Underlowe step away from the screen on ‘No Pictures’
Underlowe take a clear, uncomplicated idea and give it enough weight to carry ‘No Pictures’: the value of being present without feeling the need to document every moment. The Cardiff band frame that message through a mix of pop-punk familiarity and heavier contemporary production. The opening is relatively restrained beforeContinue Reading
Lola Wild shines on her captivating new single ‘Bonnie & Clyde’
East London artist Lola Wild dives spectacularly into vintage Americana on ‘Bonnie & Clyde’, a thrilling alt-rock single that transforms doomed romance into her most cinematic release yet. Spaghetti Western guitars worthy of Ennio Morricone collide with driving Motown rhythms, psychedelic textures and Wild’s retro-styled vocals, creating a world that feels simultaneously rooted in theContinue Reading
Reubencmg captures fleeting romance on ‘Summer Here and Gone’
UK underground rapper and producer Reubencmg turns fading memories into something hypnotic on ‘Summer Here and Gone’, the introspective new single preceding his latest tape awontirim. Working alongside producer Bhriz, Reuben Agilinko dives into the shifting emotions of summer love, pairing sample-heavy production with a loose, stream-of-consciousness delivery. Inspired by Earl Sweatshirt, the track carries aContinue Reading
Moon Construction Kit strike power-pop gold with ‘Right Across The USA’
Moon Construction Kit come racing back with ‘Right Across The USA’, an irresistible burst of power-pop that ranks among the project’s biggest and most immediately infectious releases yet. From its opening earworm, the new single feels built for volume. Olivier Cornu’s signature stacked harmonies soar above driving instrumentation, while a punchy mix from Guy Britton givesContinue Reading
Broken Colours come roaring back with euphoric new anthem ‘Now or Never’
Broken Colours make an exhilarating return with ‘Now or Never’, a huge, feel-good indie-rock anthem fuelled by ambition, optimism and the thrill of throwing yourself headfirst into an opportunity. The High Wycombe four-piece waste little time making an impact. Bright guitars and an infectious rhythmic drive give the track an immediate senseContinue Reading
Envi Jordan brings pure dancefloor escapism to ‘WooHoo’
Envi Jordan swaps romantic longing for reckless summer fun on ‘WooHoo’, an electrifying new dance-pop single packed with pounding beats, enormous synths and infectious energy. The Seattle-based artist’s latest release deliberately flips the mood of previous single ‘Somebody To Love’. Where that track explored loneliness and the desire for connection, ‘WooHoo’ isContinue Reading
Tom McQ turns troubadour spirit into something huge on ‘Lonely Revolution’
London singer-songwriter Tom McQ takes a thrilling step forward with new album Lonely Revolution, expanding his troubadour roots into a sweeping collision of indie-folk, acoustic rock ’n’ roll and full-band grandeur. The record retains the storytelling instincts behind comparisons with Bob Dylan, John Lennon and Paul Simon, but dramatically widens the canvas. Bass, drums,Continue Reading
Delta Fire find power in vulnerability on ‘The Worst of Everything’
Delta Fire slow the pace without losing any of their weight on fourth single ‘The Worst of Everything’. The Glasgow four-piece lean into something closer to a ballad this time around, using a tightly wound rhythm section and increasingly raw emotion to show a more vulnerable side of their alt-rockContinue Reading
CAPYAC turn flirtation into pure funk on ‘Big CrUsh En3rgY’
CAPYAC have always been at their best when things feel just a little out of control, and ‘Big CrUsh En3rgY’ leans gleefully into that instinct. Funky, flirtatious and packed with movement, it finds the Berlin and LA-based trio turning fleeting attraction into something loose, colourful and irresistibly physical. The trackContinue Reading
Body makes the everyday feel uncanny on ‘Building A Building’
Body’s ‘Building A Building’ takes one of the least romantic settings imaginable, the car park, and somehow turns it into something strange, hazy and emotionally charged. The Kelowna-based project, led by former Hot Hot Heat member Paul Hawley, has built a reputation around skewed synths, odd textures and left-field atmospheres,Continue Reading