Technology plays a central role in “Left Right”, the latest release from Madison producer and artist Disco Proof. The single was independently arranged, mixed and mastered after being created in Ableton, but its production also incorporates audio software developed by Disco Proof. Custom plugin Proof Dust was used to add texture and movement, while Proof Prism helped control the low end with club sound systems in mind. Those technical details support a deliberately straightfo

FUET!’s latest single is part of a wider visual story that links directly to their earlier track “Roll With It”. The Madrid five-piece have released “It’s All A Show”, accompanied by a short-film concept created by Pace&Baltasar, the filmmaking partnership of vocalist Rubén and bassist Bob. The film follows Rubén adopting a series of different personas while trying to suppress his own identity. In doing so, it reframes the previously released “Roll With It” video, revealing t

There’s a fine line between writing about darkness and glamorising it, and eranine walks it carefully on “Bear Witness”. The Florida artist’s latest single deals with trauma and lost innocence, but the darkness isn’t the point. It’s the raw material. What eranine is after is truth told without romance, something heavy turned into something another person might recognise themselves in. That takes a lot out of them. “I’ll gut myself from the inside out and end just to begin aga

“Companions of Time” turns the sun and the moon into something to be afraid of. When did you start seeing them that way, and did writing the song change how you feel about time Passing? The sun and moon began to symbolize a race against time for me the past year, as I began to see a lot of my friends moving on to bigger and better things. While I of course was happy for them, and still wish them all the best, the feeling that my life wasn´t really going anywhere began to sett

Mali Mae has returned with “Making Me Cry”, a new song about the emotional weight of trying to meet the expectations of the people you love. The London singer-songwriter describes the track as a reflection on guilt, loneliness and the fear of being seen as a burden, with the writing focused on feelings that are often difficult to say directly. Musically, the song brings together piano, bass and layered guitars, allowing the arrangement to grow alongside the tension in the lyr

Colour theory provides the conceptual starting point for the latest release from Lahore producer MALIK. Created with independent label Silent Roar, ‘IRIDESCENCE’ is a six-track electronic EP that examines how listeners experience sound through both physical sensation and visual association. The record moves rapidly between styles, incorporating UK garage, jungle, dubstep, hardgroove and drum & bass without settling permanently into any single form. MALIK. has described moveme

Penni Layne finds a sweet spot between jazz tradition and contemporary soul on everyday i fall in love, an album built around intimacy, instinct and the chemistry of a close-knit ensemble. Working alongside her husband and longtime collaborator Larry Jackson, the Boston-based vocalist and songwriter brings original material and reimagined standards together in a collection that feels timeless without getting caught in the past. Recorded live at New York’s Sear Sound, the albu

The final preview of vincethealien’s next EP has arrived. “Elongated Time” completes a four-single campaign leading into the Los Angeles artist’s forthcoming project, which is expected in the new year with further unreleased material. The latest song takes a more introspective direction, focusing on the persistence of old relationships and smaller forms of grief that can remain present for longer than expected. vincethealien worked with creative partner MOTTRON on the track,

With his debut album, 'Ex Libris Wayne Banks', landing this November, we asked Banks to talk us through five picks that shaped his softer side. FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE If 'World We Share' introduced you to Wayne Banks the community-minded songwriter, 'Cold River', his second single, shows you a different side entirely: quieter, more personal, built around one relationship rather than a whole crowd. It's an acoustic rock ballad shaped by a collaboration with J

Ask Sara Leanne who shaped her as a songwriter and you'll get an unlikely mix… From Carole King and Joni Mitchell for the craft, to Tedeschi Trucks Band and Bros. Landreth for the grit. It's an odd combination on paper, but spend ten minutes with her debut EP, Uprooted - out now and built around family, love, friendship and music - and it makes total sense. WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | SPOTIFY Ahead of the release, Sara picks five tracks that map out exactly where her sou

'I was missing making music.' That plain line from Alimba's artist statement explains the last twelve months better than any press summary could. Spiros Aliprantis, the Greek-born producer now living in Bedfordshire, took a break from music after releasing '4 Stages of a Journey' on Bandcamp in 2018. By 2025 the gap had become hard to ignore, and he wanted back in. His first move was 'Liminal Keys', an anthology of special versions of songs across ambient, acoustic and piano

Following the release of Jake Pattinson's third single 'Part of Me', we got to chat his top music picks of all time... INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | YOUTUBE Jumping Jack Flash - The Rolling Stones This might sound dramatic but it’s true - this song changed my life. I was 17 and washing dishes in Pizza Hut in Harrogate before they fired me for not knowing how to make a pizza and someone put this on full blast on the Bluetooth speaker. Obviously I’d heard the song before and I’d heard

Cardinal Black’s next UK and Ireland headline run will finish with consecutive nights at London’s KOKO and Cardiff’s Great Hall. Those April 2027 shows conclude the band’s biggest tour of the region to date, following a third studio album shaped by the experience of performing together. The record, Second Sign of Life, arrives January 29, 2027 through Thirty Tigers. Lead single “Saving Grace” is out now, pairing Chris Buck’s muscular guitar work with Tom Hollister’s soulful v

Attention is often discussed as something to attract, retain or measure. On his new album, Eric Hirshberg approaches it as a limited part of a person’s life, with consequences attached to where it goes. The question running through More Is Not The Answer concerns what deserves that attention in the first place. Released October 16, the ten-song album considers the relationship between digital habits and human priorities. Hirshberg’s perspective comes partly from years spent w

Photo credit: Bee Gutierriez Three-time Grammy-nominated artist and founding member of legendary hip-hop group The Pharcyde, Bootie Brown, returns with his latest solo single, ‘2 Get 2 U’, as he prepares to join Gorillaz for the US leg of their tour. Blending laid-back production with Brown’s unmistakable delivery, the new release explores attraction, seduction and the often elaborate lengths people will go to capture someone’s attention. Playful and character-driven, ‘2 Get

Robert Hinrichs is all about moving forward on ‘The Road’, a synth-pop release that turns personal change into something bright, infectious and full of possibility. Blending funk grooves, electronic textures and big pop melodies, the track has a theatrical edge that brings to mind the colourful energy of Scissor Sisters and the euphoric hooks of Mika, while still leaving plenty of room for Hinrichs’ own creative quirks. There’s a nice shift in mood as the track unfolds, start

If you're building a list of jazz records that reward close, repeated listening this year, put Grégory Privat's Darling near the top of it. Facebook | Instagram | X | YouTube The Martinique-born pianist's third solo album finds him playing every instrument himself, and the title track is where that commitment is most exposed, no collaborators to lean on, just Privat and the space he creates. You'll want to know the backstory too. Privat has spent over fifteen years developing

The title of Ali Handal’s new album carries the weight of experience. Released October 9, Slow Burn reflects a career that has unfolded across decades rather than according to the music industry’s preferred timetable, and its newest video makes that philosophy unexpectedly entertaining. “High Road” pairs Handal with Marc Maron inside a boxing ring, where the two musicians settle their differences with guitar solos. It is a funny visual conceit, but the song underneath it is c

Looking for something a little different for your next playlist? Desire Machines have just the thing. The international dream-pop and art-rock collective bring together psychedelic sounds, literary references and a healthy dose of imagination on “Searching for the Soul of Marianne Moore”, out now via Now Listen. Here are 5 reasons the single deserves your attention right now. 1. The lyrics take some unexpected turns Stolen gin, Andy Warhol in 1974 and a giant eagle with laser

Kendow has turned his enthusiasm for women’s football into a new release with “Lionesses Of England.” The Slough songwriter created the track after being inspired by the dedication of the England women’s national team and the broader excitement surrounding their performances. Rather than taking a complicated lyrical approach, the song is designed as a straightforward celebration of the players and the passion they bring to football. Its dance-pop arrangement is built from pro

Tobias Bergson brings together melodic depth and dancefloor sophistication on Promise, a new EP released 9 October via PLAYY. Records. Drawing on deep house, progressive and Afro House influences, the Austrian producer delivers a measured, atmospheric sound that balances introspection with club-ready momentum. The title track, ‘Promise’, establishes the EP’s identity through a restrained synth pulse and understated vocal textures before opening into an Afro House-inspired rhy

Sanjay Michael leans into the unapologetic spirit of rock ’n’ roll on ‘Baby Baby’, a blues-infused single driven by gritty guitar work, infectious hooks and a confident sense of swagger. Drawing on the influence of Jimi Hendrix, AC/DC and Guns N’ Roses, the Singapore-based singer-songwriter channels classic rock energy into a sound that feels immediate and instinctive. There’s a looseness to the track that works in its favour, with Sanjay’s conversational vocals adding charac

Junior Wright has taken a deliberately minimal approach on his latest single. The LA-based singer-songwriter released “Away”, pairing his lead vocal with piano and cello for a song focused on bereavement and emotional adjustment. The limited instrumentation allows Wright’s performance to carry much of the recording, including subtle changes in tone and falsetto passages as the track becomes progressively darker. Its arrangement developed in an unusual order. Wright first crea

Rather than chasing a signature sound, Fox De La Rose builds Nothing Is Written In Stone around the freedom to follow an idea wherever it leads. Across nine tracks, pop, rock, Britpop and cinematic production sit side by side, giving the album an unpredictable quality that reflects its central theme: life rarely follows a single, predetermined path. The result is a project that values variety as a creative strength, with each song taking a different approach to its storytelli