London-based alt-pop artist MADISON has built her sound on the collision of big pop hooks and cinematic scale, earning comparisons to the likes of Lady Gaga, Faouzia and Zara Larsson. Originally from Australia, she’s since established an international creative network, working with Swedish producer Oliver Lundström and lending her voice to sync projects for Tencent and World Expo 2025 Osaka. INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | X | TIKTOK | WEBSITE | THREADS Her new single ‘Your Girl’, ma

Some pop songs arrive with a very clear sense of what they want to be. ‘Cover Boy’ is one of them. Matilda Grace’s latest single has the kind of bright, polished energy that immediately puts you in its world, combining sparkling synths, big melodies and a playful sense of ambition without overcomplicating the formula. The appeal is in the confidence. Grace takes the glamour and theatricality associated with classic pop and makes it feel approachable rather than overly polishe

Emerging singer-songwriter Clarity Liao has shared her latest single, ‘Have You’, offering another glimpse into the deeply personal world of her forthcoming seven-track EP, Dear…. Blending bedroom pop intimacy with warm indie-pop production, ‘Have You’ explores the familiar but painful experience of falling for someone without ever finding the courage to tell them. Written as the love letter Liao never sent, the track captures the emotional limbo between friendship, longing a

Following the release of her new single ‘This Is It’, Kent singer-songwriter Lily Madison shares the artists who’ve shaped her sound From the soft rock icons of the 90s to the newer names carrying that spirit forward today, these are the picks behind the atmosphere of ‘This Is It’, and a preview of the influences running through her upcoming EP. FOLLOW: INSTAGRAM | WEBSITE | TIKTOK | SPOTIFY My 5 favourite albums ever is suchhhh a hard question because I listen to such a wide

Following the release of her pop-punk anthem ‘About You’, we asked Huddersfield rising star Iris Danbury to talk us through five tracks that mean something to her right now… INSTAGRAM | WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TIKTOK | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE The 13-year-old, whose own sound nods to Olivia Rodrigo, Paramore, Avril Lavigne and Busted, has been performing since she was five years old, building a following through competitions, busking, youth theatre and open mics, as well as appearances

A high-energy hip-hop anthem from Brazil, "Essential" celebrates self-worth, authentic love, freedom, and the things that truly matter. SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO (August 21, 2026) - Puerto Rico based Brazilian artist Riconoflow releases his new single "Essential," a feel-good, emotionally driven hip-hop track that explores what truly matters when everything else falls away. Blending uplifting electronic energy with confident lyricism and a reflective message, "Essential" is a cel

Sunny Rae Keller has returned with “Carry You On”, a new song inspired by three generations of women in her family. The track was written while Keller was staying at Château Orquevaux in France with her mother. Their conversations about family history prompted her to reflect on her mother’s years caring for a parent with Alzheimer’s, as well as the wider ways love and responsibility are passed between generations. The recording pairs her voice with delicate acoustic guitar an

Fate Envoy’s debut album The Tower is an ambitious introduction to a Hudson Valley band with a clear sense of identity and a story worth following. Across nine tracks, the quartet blends alternative rock, indie-rock urgency, atmospheric textures and heavier guitar-driven moments with a concept inspired by the Major Arcana of the Tarot. But beneath the symbolism is something much more universal: a record about uncertainty, collapse, transformation, healing and the difficult bu

Elizabeth Perran’s February is a debut that rewards curiosity. Across nine tracks, Perran creates an intimate yet expansive world where British folk songwriting meets art rock, experimental textures and cinematic arrangement. The album moves through loneliness, ageing, memory and survival without ever becoming predictable, using vivid characters and atmospheric sound to create something that feels both literary and deeply human. If you are looking for a record that reveals mo

Atticus Kane’s “Love Me Not” is the kind of song that rewards listeners who want more from indie rock than a catchy chorus. Fast-paced, melodic and politically charged without becoming heavy-handed, the latest single from News From Delphi transforms a deeply personal experience of immigration and belonging into something much wider. Kane brings together sharp songwriting, restless energy and emotional contradiction, creating a track that feels immediate while leaving plenty t

Before we get into Nanseera’s picks, a quick introduction… The Nashville-via-London-via-Uganda-via-Ethiopia singer-songwriter released ‘Poison Rain’ on 24th July, a gothic Americana track written in response to the Supreme Court’s weakening of the Voting Rights Act, complete with an accompanying visualiser. With influences ranging from Tracy Chapman to Sheryl Crow woven through her own sound, we thought there was no better person to ask about the music shaping her right now.

A covers record can preserve familiar songs or challenge their assumptions. Lisa B chooses the second path throughout ’60s Magic Now!: The Y-Verse, a full-album reconsideration of music associated with the cultural upheaval of the 1960s. The collection arrives digitally today, August 21, ahead of its September 25 physical release. Nearly every song dates to 1967, a year often reduced to a handful of images and slogans. Lisa looks beyond that shorthand. She draws attention to

Photo credit: Rick Horn A serious bicycle accident interrupted Scott Holiday’s life just as the music that would become TOPOLOGY was taking shape. Struck by a car only minutes from home, the Rival Sons guitarist suffered six broken ribs, a shoulder injury and a head injury. He retained no memory of the collision and faced months of recovery, but the unfinished compositions continued developing while physical work remained impossible. Several pieces had initially seemed destin

Careers in music rarely follow the sequence the industry assumes. The standard arc runs from a debut single outward toward bigger rooms. Kristina Aglinz has done it the other way around, filling concert halls, jazz clubs, television studios and orchestral stages first, and only now issuing original recorded work. That first release is “Heaven Is Shining Bright”, available on streaming platforms now, and it opens the campaign toward a debut album she plans to release in early

There is no dramatic intervention in Eric Hirshberg’s “The Grand Elsewhere.” The proposed remedy is much smaller: raise a head, notice the room, and return to the person already there. That modest scale is one of the single’s strengths. Songs about digital distraction can quickly drift into scolding, particularly when they treat modern behavior as evidence of cultural collapse. Hirshberg takes a more observant route, describing the habit and leaving space for listeners to rec

A good song can give you something to enjoy on the first listen while revealing more about itself as you spend time with it. Dysmusia’s “In your eyes”, out now via Now Listen, has that balance, combining acoustic guitars, indie-rock energy and a relationship story that gives the lyrics plenty to explore. Here are five reasons it deserves your attention. 1. The guitar arrangement stands out Two guitars form the musical backbone of the track, with one in dropped tuning and anot

Photo Credit: Bryan Caro Heavy Set Woman refuse to stay in one lane on ‘Girl’, an infectious new single that sees the genre-defying duo step into pop-rap territory without sacrificing the playful creativity and emotional sincerity that have defined their work. Bright, rhythmic and unapologetically optimistic, the track is an energetic reminder that sometimes the best way forward is simply to keep moving. At its core, ‘Girl’ is a song about finding happiness in unexpected plac

Some songs make their point quickly. montana chanel’s “ride or die” is one of them, but there is more to this new alternative pop gem than first meets the ear. Here are 5 reasons it deserves a place in your next music listening session. 1. The chorus gets stuck fast “Are you my ride or die?” is repeated throughout the song, giving it a hook that is hard to miss. It is the kind of chorus that stays with you after the track ends. 2. The lyrics are refreshingly honest chanel doe

Four foundations. That's how Sara Leanne describes her debut EP, Uprooted: family, love, friendship and music, each one shaken up and rebuilt over the course of a single, transformative year. WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | SPOTIFY It's a neat framework, but nothing about the record feels tidy or overworked. Sara studied classical music and spent time working as an artist manager in that world before crossing over to the other side of the stage, drawn in by projects like Blu

Okay, so this one's got attitude… 'Dance Alone', the new single from Daniela, opens with Spanish verses and slides into an English hook, all wrapped in production that leans on Middle Eastern instrumentation for texture. It's an unexpected combination on paper, but it works, giving the track a sharpness that a straightforward pop anthem wouldn't have. SPOTIFY | INSTAGRAM | YOUTUBE What really sells it is the mood. This isn't a sad song dressed up as an empowerment anthem. Dan

Cat Ryan’s Top 5 Albums: A Masterclass in Having Good Taste Ask Cat Ryan’s Mary-Anne Murphy about their favourite records and you get a list that tells you a lot about how they think about music - and why ‘Free From This’ sounds the way it does. There is no lazy genre allegiance here, no safe answer designed to impress. Instead, what emerges is a genuinely considered set of albums that span decades, styles and moods, connected not by genre but by a shared commitment to craft:

Ana Schurmann has returned with “Peacemakers”, a new single built around ideas of cooperation, compassion and responsibility toward others. Out now, the track was written, performed and produced by Schurmann herself, with ten instruments used across the recording. Among them is the Neck Lyre, a piece she designed to function simultaneously as wearable jewellery and a playable musical instrument. The song is also connected to her humanitarian work, with the project intended to

If you are looking for a song that combines atmosphere, imagination and genuine emotional depth, Max Macready’s ‘The Hunt’ is well worth your attention. The UK duo bring together synthwave, darkwave, electronic and post-punk influences to create a sound that feels like a transmission from a lost science fiction future. Here are five reasons to give the track a listen. 1. It creates an incredible retro-futurist atmosphere ‘The Hunt’ feels like it belongs in a neon-lit science

There is a real sense of momentum behind Tristan Roberson right now, and 'Down For The Ride' makes it easy to understand why. The Texas-born singer-songwriter’s sophomore album finds him building on the traditional country foundations that have shaped his sound while giving them a fresh, contemporary edge. Across 14 tracks, Roberson and producer Tre Nagella deliver a confident collection that feels rooted in the Texas country scene while carrying enough polish and ambition to