A simple piano part, familiar and warm, with stunning vocals injecting a catch progression from folk-pop to big-ballad. Skittish deliver a seductively soulful performance and song, with the timelessly divine Mother Nature.
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Queensland contemplative pop singer and songwriter Shar gets introspective and confronting, with the lo-fi indie-rock single misery.
Taking AI music creation to the next level – an impressively ambient, immersive and strangely soulful alternative approach – producer Yaniv AI leads with a powerful sense of audience awareness, across the likes of his 2025 album Feathers.
In honour of the children needlessly suffering around the world in warzones, specifically dedicated to Imran Khair in Aleppo, Syria, Lillia Kysil gifts powerful and impassioned vocals, to a heartfelt EDM track with a boldly euphoric energy.
Six years strong and a fine testament to their unwavering passion for and increasing presence within the alternative rock realm. UK five-piece The Straights highlight the very best of their poetic songwriting, gritty and relatable vocals, and fiercely rising instrumental intensity, with the compelling scenery, sounds and ideas of Remedy.
Tech House with a twist, a creative revisioning of the electronic dance realm – a brilliantly intense beat, distorted bass and riffs at the forefront, and a classic hip hop vocal and groove interwoven alongside. Shawn Matthew crafts a catchy anthem of a modern house track, with the genre-fusing addictive energy of Work To The Beat.
LE BRUIT present a brilliantly original, engaging and interesting alt-folk style, both immersive and satisfying, whilst maintaining a clear edge of unpredictable artistry – as the passion rises and the melodies tumble down their own rabbit hole of wonder.
Summertime vibes with a seamless blending of nostalgia and originality – rising artist and renowned performer Campana collaborates with Dave Shanaé and Dave B, for the soul-funk RnB single ROPE.
Globally renowned DJ, producer, and one half of the iconic 2000s duo Astro&Glyde – James Bem reignites the energy and escapism of a simpler era, with the rejuvenation of his immense nineties house repertoire – not least of all, the party-favourite Motivation.
Quite possibly the most interesting and enchanting original single to grace the space around me this month – Mimi’s Revenge deliver a stunning introduction to their creative depth and performative ability, with the superb new single Dire.
Glaswegian indie duo The Sundown Social Club let emotional depth and melodic warmth guide the way, as their nostalgic yet vocally fresh storyteller of a single Everybody Needs a Dodge softly pierces through the noise of the scene.
Genre-fusion and quirky storytelling, a hearty dose of intention and some stylish free-playing – an eclectic album, inspired by all things jazz, rock, country. Paul Cann’s latest album feels like an uninhibited ode to creative freedom, and celebrates the joy of that from start to finish.