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Matya heads to Paris for scintillating new track and video

Los Angeles, USA-based artist Matya has featured a few times before on our blog. In September 2023, she burst onto our radar through her counterculture track and video, Nobody’s Home, and we’ve followed that up with two more shares of her music. Continue reading Matya heads to Paris for scintillating new track and video

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Myah turns to 2010s synthpop and classic cinema for varied new EP

Based in Los Angeles, USA, myah is an artist who’s face is becoming very familiar on this blog. We’ve been covering her music since May 2024, and shared four tracks by her last year. Continue reading Myah turns to 2010s synthpop and classic cinema for varied new EP

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Le Days shows us true artistry with deeply personal new album

We’ve been covering the music of Varberg, Sweden-based experimental artist Le Days, real name Daniel Hedin, since the start of 2022 when I shared his vulnerable track, Red Little Hands (Only You Know.) Continue reading Le Days shows us true artistry with deeply personal new album

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Messy Eater whets our appetite with bold debut EP

York’s own Messy Eater arrived on our blog in October 2024 through his debut track, Feels Good. Continue reading Messy Eater whets our appetite with bold debut EP

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Discovery: Lurcher say what needs to be said with debut single

There’s something going on up in Hartlepool; we’ve had the pleasure of sharing some great acts from just north of the moors recently. The latest of which are Lurcher. Continue reading Discovery: Lurcher say what needs to be said with debut single

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Jane N' The Jungle flip the script with curiously-titled new single

Phoenix, USA-based rockers Jane N’ The Jungle are one of the acts who have appeared on these pages the most. We always snap up the chance to share their music. Continue reading Jane N’ The Jungle flip the script with curiously-titled new single

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Discovery: Hidden Youth show their pedigree through emo-tinged new single

Hidden Youth are a Leeds-based band who combine ’90s and ’00s emo and punk rock to create a distinct sound. They’re new to our blog through their latest single, Vignette. Continue reading Discovery: Hidden Youth show their pedigree through emo-tinged new single

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Eleri Ward offers surrender in dreamy new single

New York, USA-based singer songwriter Eleri Ward is fast becoming a regular feature on this blog. Her music has been appearing on these pages since 2021. Continue reading Eleri Ward offers surrender in dreamy new single

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Pien learns to love again in Americana-infused new single

Pien first came to our attention in December 2024 through her acoustic cover of the U2 track, Song for Someone. Now she’s back with an original. Continue reading Pien learns to love again in Americana-infused new single

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Discovery: Jethro Pickett says hello with Dolly-inspired track and video

Australian artist Jethro Pickett hits our radar with a famously-named track that’s not a cover. It’s called Jolene. Continue reading Discovery: Jethro Pickett says hello with Dolly-inspired track and video

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Luna Keller seeks balance in intimate new single

Fans of the blog will know I’m partial to the music of Luna Keller. The Spanish-German singer songwriter has been appearing on these pages since 2021 and always brings something fresh with each new release. Continue reading Luna Keller seeks balance in intimate new single

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Discovery: The Dialtones release incomparable new single ahead of new EP

Monk is the latest track from Austin, USA-based alternative rock outfit The Dialtones, and it’s an experimental wonder. Continue reading Discovery: The Dialtones release incomparable new single ahead of new EP

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Discovery: JusMaccinn catches our attention with unstoppable new track

A British grime and hip-hop artist, JusMaccinn is new to our blog through his throwback new single, TTAP. Continue reading Discovery: JusMaccinn catches our attention with unstoppable new track

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Oliver Pinder releases anthemic single ahead of headline show

Based in Wakefield, Oliver Pinder has been appearing on our blog since July 2024, first through his tale of a toxic relationship, never ever, then through the relatable indie rock of lonely together. Continue reading Oliver Pinder releases anthemic single ahead of headline show

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Discovery: Bonfire Tide take a plunge in immersive new single

Based up here in the North, Bonfire Tide are a six-piece folk and indietronica band who have just caught my ear through their latest single, Submarine. Continue reading Discovery: Bonfire Tide take a plunge in immersive new single

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Chloe Moriondo deals with envy in bouncing indie pop single

Our coverage of American singer songwriter Chloe Moriondo goes back to 2020 when I shared her team up with Tessa Violet, Words Ain’t Enough. Then, in 2022, we were fortunate enough to catch her live at Leeds Festival, playing a set of laid-back rock. Continue reading Chloe Moriondo deals with envy in bouncing indie pop single

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Discovery: Friedrich$ album Demo(n)s gives us well-read, poetic trap

Perhaps it’s my age, but I’ve never really got into trap music. It’s a huge and ever-growing genre, yet I’ve mostly missed the boat. Thanks to Friedrich$ and his new album, Demo(n)s, that might be all about to change. Continue reading Discovery: Friedrich$ album Demo(n)s gives us well-read, poetic trap