Paul Archer’s Five Favourite Songs We sat down with Paul Archer following the release of ‘No Fear’ and his acclaimed debut solo album Art, to ask him to share five songs that shaped him. The list tells you everything you need to know. By ‘Art’ on vinyl at: www.paularcherofficial.com PHOTO BY DAN DONOVAN ‘Come In Alone’ - My Bloody Valentine Archer describes lying head between speakers as a teenager while a parent walked in asking what on earth was wrong with the tape. “It was

Georgie Najar has confirmed details of her upcoming EP Need to Know, alongside the release of new single “Whatever.” The song centres on a moment of frustration evolving into acceptance, delivered through a restrained and controlled performance. Najar avoids overstatement, instead allowing the track’s theme to unfold gradually. Across the four tracks, she explores themes of connection and emotional boundaries. Her writing draws from personal experience, continuing the approac

Following the momentum of their standout pop-rock debut ‘Bad Habits’, The Songs of Butler & Cupples return with a more expansive and thought-provoking second release, ‘What Use Is Peace Without Freedom’. Continuing to carve out their identity as a songwriting-led project, the duo double down on their core ethos: substance over spectacle, and craft over curated image. Rather than operating as a conventional band, The Songs of Butler & Cupples function more like a creative spac

Nick Cain will release his debut album Singled Out on June 12, bringing a perspective shaped by years outside the traditional music industry. Before focusing on songwriting, he built a career in areas including real estate and hospitality. That experience informs the tone of the album, which leans into everyday moments and personal observations rather than broader narratives. The lead single "Stuck on You” offers a clear example of this approach. The track reimagines the fami

After years of working across different creative fields, Martin Luther McCoy is set to release Welcome Back Love, his first album in 14 years. The project arrives following a long development period, during which McCoy continued to create outside of traditional industry timelines. This approach has influenced both the structure and delivery of the album, which prioritises cohesion over immediacy. The single “Peace of Mind” highlights this direction. The song explores the idea

Photo Credit: Sophia Medina Rising blues-rock artist Alex Kilroy unveils his powerful new single “Break My Chains,” marking a defining moment in a journey that stretches from Transylvania to the heart of the American blues tradition. The track also serves as the title cut from his debut album, out May 15th, introducing a guitarist and songwriter whose story is as compelling as his sound. Blending smoky blues, psychedelic textures, and desert-rock undertones, “Break My Chains”

Your new single is called Pretty Enough — without giving too much away, what's one word you'd use to describe how it feels to listen to it?  Comforting. You write all your own songs. Do you come up with the words first, or the melody — and has that ever surprised you?  Usually I come up with the melody and then the lyrics although when I have ideas for lyrics, I write them down and save them for the next time I'm at the piano. Piano or guitar — if you could only play one for

Lula Gold returns with “Wrong Lane”, a tightly built, emotionally aware track that turns a simple idea into a pop gem you'll want to come back to again and again. Originally written in her early teens and now reworked with years of experience behind it, the single shows an artist actively shaping her sound rather than repeating it. If you are deciding whether to press play, here are five reasons it deserves your time. 1. It turns a familiar feeling into something immediate “W

Italian-born, London-based artist Gionatan Scali returns with ‘Best Self’, a grunge-tinged indie anthem that distils a decade of artistic evolution, displacement, and self-reinvention into one cathartic statement. The track also serves as the title piece of his third studio album, marking ten years since his relocation to London and the creative rebirth that followed. Built on punchy, hook-driven guitars and layered with deliberate distortion, ‘Best Self’ strikes a careful ba

You've scored HBO documentaries and performed at the Centre Pompidou. Was there a moment writing "Frozen Spiderwebs" where you thought, wait, can I actually just do this?  I had to take breaks while recording Frozen Spiderwebs because I was laughing at my own lyrics, and just having so much fun with it. I mean, I was alone in my room recording little spider screams and yawns, and the story ends with spiders falling into a cake batter that a tree was making. It’s ridiculous. S

Katie Dauson’s “Go Go Go” arrives as a bright, genre-blending burst of energy that pulls from 1960s garage rock while weaving in hints of soul, R&B, folk, and country. It’s the kind of track that feels both nostalgic and freshly unboxed—built on raw guitar tones, lively rhythm, and a sense of playful momentum that makes it hard to sit still. If you’re wondering whether to press play, here are five solid reasons this one deserves a spot on your playlist. 1. It’s built for inst

Miles Jeppson’s Green  isn’t just another alt-pop debut—it’s a carefully built emotional ecosystem that blends nostalgia, modern production, and a strong visual identity into something that feels unusually cohesive for a first full statement. Across eight tracks, the project moves like a guided experience rather than a loose collection of songs, inviting listeners into an aesthetic and emotional world that is as intentional as it is immersive. If you’re wondering whether it’s