Leading with a little bit of something lush and lovely – a guitar sound melodic and soulful, followed by an equally evocative tempo in the beat. Fonz brings fast but gentle bars and subtle melodies to the already appealing groove of Say That, and it’s a smooth and frankly cool introduction to an elusive but talented artist.
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Having kicked off his career as a touring drummer during the COVID years, DAN FROM DOWNINGTON has grown uniquely as a respected independent musician and songwriter. EN-TRO-PY adds another stunning concept album to his ever-expanding and unflinchingly authentic repertoire of powerful alternative rock music.
Something like tribal electro-funk meets Gospel at first, a catchy groove with a fiercely powerful vocal lead, and a rather intoxicating balance of delicacy and sheer intensity alongside – all later evolving spectacularly through heavy rock rhythms, riffs, and vocal refrains. Sinistra captures a whole new vibe and style, with the brilliantly genre-fusing depth and snappy world-music appeal of Symbol.
Imagining what might happen if love was an actual physical entity, Oh, Love considers what we might say to Love, after having attempted to live without its joy for many years, or after having experienced consistent heartbreak.
Categorically unlike any other hip hop track you’re likely to hear this season, Tanya B keeps things cool, calm and confident, with the inspiring story of her best friend the Warrior.
An iconic summer jam hits the scene in 2026 – an acoustic folk-pop beauty gifting acoustic guitar rhythms and gorgeously harmonised male and female vocals. A complex story of push and pull in love and lasting connection, Together is a timeless indie single, from newly collaborative artists Al Sam and Natasha Liard.
The uniquely angelic, falsetto and soulful vocals of Eli Purks return this summer with an expressive synth-pop and RnB crossover track, in the form of the evocative Feels Like Forever.
A scornful take on the people who project their insecurities on those around them, the garage punk essence of Projector is met perfectly by the unrelenting and largely therapeutic process of performing and, in turn, listening to this track at volume. It’s a bold introduction, and the band are clearly holding down the fort for this style right now – the album is must hear for the months ahead.
Charming acoustic indie pop with plenty of space and a fireside intimacy reminding us of the value of organic music. Monica Lynn sees vocal and guitar groove dance together, through the nineties-influenced folk-pop brightness and warmth of What About Us.
Evocative indie pop blending ambient, distinct layers of production, with soulful RnB vocals, and a level of introspection that’s focused and refreshing. AvDiva is an independent artist, songwriter and producer, whose single This Is Not My Story reflects with artistic nuance, upon the fact that over time, some experiences and stories no longer belong to us.
From an extensive repertoire of over 150 original songs, Hear My Prayer is a euphoric crescendo of passion and production, noting layers of dramatic alternative rock and pop beneath a low-toned, sultry and expressive leading voice.
With this imaginative EDM release, producer B Kas effectively invents a brand new genre of electronic music, blending the dirty or warped bass and beat combos of dubstep, with a colourful lightness that’s brief yet perfectly suited to the summer season.