I’m so happy to have discovered Melodi Ghazal and every single she’s released has been absolutely stellar. Her new track, ‘Higher’, continues that streak and has me completely hooked. On the single, Ghazal shares: “This is a song I personally needed, perhaps as a form of manifestation. I sing about…

Molina is back with her new single ‘Golden Brown Sugar’, and it feels like a really natural step forward. She’s hitting that sweet spot of alternative pop coming out of Denmark right now, sitting comfortably alongside artists like ML Buch and Astrid Sonne, while still sounding unmistakably like…

Let me put you onto a really nice discovery: Lala Hayden. The London/Barcelona-based artist just dropped ‘PLM’, a banging electro-pop song that I can’t get enough of. There’s a clear synth-pop influence running through the song that reminds me of acts like Goldfrapp, but it’s pushed into more…

I’ve been a fan of Art School Girlfriend from day one, and it really feels like she’s delivering some of her best work yet. With every release, Polly Mackey sounds more confident, more curious and more willing to push herself into new spaces, and it’s paying off in such a beautiful way. Her new…

South London duo PUNCHBAG are back with their new single and the announcement of their second EP, ‘I Am Obsessed‘, out 10th April via Mute. The new track hits hard from the start. Clara’s vocals are incredible, full of urgency, and that chorus? Absolutely killer! It takes me straight back to the…

Let me put you onto PPJ, because this duo really deserves way more attention. They’ve just returned with a double single, ‘Tem Carnaval’ and ‘Me Pega’, and it’s another reminder of how exciting and forward-thinking their project is. PPJ have a real talent for blending styles without it ever feeling…

Let me introduce you to Mirror River, a new German duo who’ve just released their debut single ‘All I Wanted’. It’s a smooth and hazy slice of dream pop that I can’t get enough of. The track glides on soft synths and a gentle groove, feeling warm and slightly nostalgic. The production wouldn’t…

Lukas Oscar has just shared his second album ‘Everything’s Built To Last’, and it really feels like a big step forward for him. From the first listen, I was struck by how rich and thoughtful the soundscape is. He moves through different sounds and genres with ease, yet everything blends together so…

Wibes are back with ‘Life Outside’, and it feels like the kind of song that makes you pause for a moment and just drift off into your own thoughts. It’s gentle, spacious and quietly absorbing. It’s the perfect soundtrack for staring out the window, taking a walk or doing absolutely nothing for a…

I’m really glad to hear new music from FINE. again. After a bunch of great singles a few years back, The Hamburg-based artist returns with ‘Fight or Flight’ and it feels like a confident new chapter. The song sits right in that uncomfortable space where things aren’t working anymore, but you’re not…

Sam Quealy is back with her new single ‘Girls Night’, the final taste of her upcoming album ‘JAWBREAKER,’ out tomorrow. The new album also features the previous singles ‘Londontown‘, ‘Lasso’ and ‘By My Side’ featuring Marlon Magnée from La Femme. I’ve already had the chance to hear the album in…

Portuguese singler MARO has just released her new album ‘SO MUCH HAS CHANGED’, with the title track standing out as a beautiful introduction to this new chapter. It’s calm, warm and reflective, built around subtle production and her instantly recognisable and gorgeous voice. ‘SO MUCH HAS CHANGED’…

Rising indie-pop talent Malaika returns with her new single ‘Pretty Pretty Thing’, and it’s pure feel-good energy from start to finish. The Dorset-born, London-based artist sounds completely at ease here, leaning into a playful and confident side that suits her perfectly. Built around a breezy…

Softmax is back! Her new single ‘No ID’ marks her first release in a little while, and it sounds like a confident step forward while still feeling instantly familiar. From the first listen, it brought me straight back to the early 2010s, with that understated, soulful pop edge that artists like…

Belgian artist Pyo returns with his new single ‘Dog & Bone’, offering a first taste of his upcoming debut album, due later this year. Built around a dreamy coldwave sound with clear post-punk influences, ‘Dog & Bone’ feels perfectly timed for these dark and cold days. Moody, icy synths set the…

Danish artist Siri Neel is back with her new single ‘I Think I Said Something’, marking her first new music since her debut album ‘Drawn Like a Magnet’ from 2024. This is my first time coming across her music and I’m instantly a fan! The song touches on not fitting in and pushing back against […]

Belgian artist Fay Bby continues to make her mark with the release of the music video for her latest single ‘Heartrob’. A promising new name to keep an eye on, Fay Bby delivers a sweet bubblegum pop sound, while adding a unique, playful touch that feels entirely her own. ‘Heartrob’ is a flirty,…

Copenhagen-based artist Elliot returns with his new single ‘hot but depressive’. Following last year’s ‘affegato’ EP, the rising new talent continues to shape a dreamy indie-pop sound that’s vulnerable and emotionally direct. ‘hot but depressive’ dives into feelings of self-doubt, loneliness and…

Copenhagen-based alt-pop duo miaw kick off the new year with their new single ‘moving in’, marking their first new release since last year’s brilliant EP ‘My Petswan’. Written between bedrooms in Berlin and Copenhagen, the track feels like a natural evolution of the world they’ve already started to…

Swiss indie trio East Sister share their lush new single ‘Mixtape’, following last year’s single ‘RMB’ While it feels like a tender love song, ‘Mixtape’ is actually a love letter to music itself. The song gently shifts and changes as it goes, moving from a moody, lo-fi pop and R&B sound into…

Belgian artist, composer and multi-instrumentalist Tsar B returns with her new single ‘I wanna love you’, taken from her upcoming album ‘The Writer’, out next week on January 30. She’s honestly one of my favourite acts out there right now and with every new release my excitement for the album just…

Berlin-based artist Nalan returns with her new single ‘I Like You’, taken from her upcoming album ‘2009’, out April 24, 2026 via Mansions and Millions. It follows her late-2025 release ‘Stars’ and offers another glimpse into the nostalgic and emotionally rich world she’s building. Clocking in at…

Oklahoma-based duo Sports return with their new single ‘Drama King’, the latest taste of their upcoming self-titled album ‘Sports’, out February 20, 2026 via ONErpm. What I really love about ‘Drama King’ is how light and playful it sounds, even while touching on things like jealousy and self-doubt.…

Australian singer-songwriter Sidney returns with ‘long haul’, the final preview ahead of her upcoming EP ‘what if it ends?’, out February 27th via Nettwerk. I fell in love with Sidney’s sound and vocals on her previous single ‘sliding doors’, and her new one is another perfect slice of mid-tempo…

Australian duo 2charm return with their new single ‘invisible wings’. The new single follows ‘boyfriend‘ and ‘paris (to get you out my head) which are all taken from their upcoming debut album ‘star scum city‘, out February 27. 2charm is a new project from Tim and Sam of cub sport (one of my faves)…

Arlo Parks has announced her new album ‘Ambiguous Desire’, out April 3rd, and shared the first single ‘2SIDED’. It marks a new chapter for the London artist, following her Mercury Prize–winning debut ‘Collapsed In Sunbeams’ and the equally beuatiful ‘My Soft Machine’. ‘Ambiguous Desire’ finds Arlo…

New York duo Fcukers have announced their highly anticipated debut album ‘Ö’, out March 27th via Ninja Tune, and shared a new single to go with it: ‘L.U.C.K.Y’. Comprised of Shanny Wise and Jackson Walker Lewis, the duo are easily one of the hottest acts out there right now and have been steadily…

German artist Molly Mogul shares their new single ‘Run’, the first taste of new music since their self-titled debut EP released in 2023. The new music is shaped by years of living in different countries and cities. Sung in both German and English, ‘Run’ beautifully blurs the lines between pop and…

London-based singer-songwriter Alice Costelloe shares her new single ‘How Can I’, the final preview of her debut album ‘Move On With The Year’, out February 6th, 2026 via Moshi Moshi Records. It follows earlier singles ‘Anywhere Else’, ‘Move On With The Year’ and ‘Damned If You Do’. ‘How Can I’…

Danish artist Hannah Schneider returns with her new single ‘In This Room’, the title track of her upcoming album (out February 27, 2026). It’s a beautiful introduction to a record shaped by presence and intuition created during a residency at Thorvaldsens Museum in Copenhagen. I really love the…

Eurosonic Noorderslag (ESNS) is just around the corner, bringing some of the most exciting new artists from across Europe to Groningen, The Netherlands. Last year, I discovered a few of my now-favourite acts live at ESNS, including Night Tapes, Naomi Sharon, Amie Blu, Zimmer90 and Judeline. This…

Hey everyone! It’s that time again and here’s a look back at all the songs that defined my year. I had such a hard time making a top 50 so this year I’ve decided to just create a top 80 instead! This list highlights the releases that stayed with me in 2025. They’re not ranked, […]

Hey everyone! It’s that time again and here’s a look back at the albums and EPs that defined my year. I have the feeling I’ve been listening to more new music than ever this year, which makes choosing favourites even harder but here we are. This list highlights the releases that stayed with me in…

viko & penglord have shared the music video for ‘Aquarium’, the title track from their new album, and it feels like opening a portal back to the late ‘90s/early 00s. The record has that beautiful early-00s glow and the production shines throughout with touches of electronica and trip-hop. It’s a…

Copenhagen-based artist Zoumer (Yasmina Derradj) returns with ‘to the end’, the latest preview of her upcoming album ‘e.a.l.’, set for release in March 2026 on Big Oil. The new single follows her earlier single ‘euro trash girl‘ and it marks her first new music since her debut album ‘Green World‘.…

I came across Australian artist Sidney for the first time and immediately fell for her vocals and the world she’s building. She has just released her new single ‘sliding doors’ which is a beautiful alternative pop track. It’s taken from her upcoming EP ‘what if it ends‘, out in February 2026. The…

Vitesse X is back and she honestly never misses. After the release of last year’s album ‘This Infinite‘, she returns today with ‘Memori’, a track that instantly reminds me why she’s one of the most consistently exciting producers around. Vitesse X always delivers, and this new single is no…

I only recently discovered Norwegian alt-pop artist Iris Caltwait, and her debut album ‘Again, for the first time’ has quickly become one of my favourites this winter. One of the instant highlights for me was ‘Alchemy (Living Is Not For The Heart)’, so I’m really happy to see it get the video…

US newcomer Jill Blutt has shared the focus track ‘Swansea’, the standout moment from her debut EP ‘An Almond-Shaped Moon and Four Things I Wish I Never Knew About Myself‘. Alongside earlier singles ‘Nice2MeetU’, ‘Salt’, and ‘When I Grace Yr Mantelpiece’, the EP also features one more new track,…

British newcomer TTSSFU has been on a roll this year, quickly carving out her place with the release of her first EP Blown and a run of consistently great singles. I’ve genuinely been loving everything she’s put out so far, and with her new track ‘Upstairs’, she slows things down in the best…

London’s Ray Laurél is back with ‘Sinner’, a brooding, distorted slice of indie-leaning pop that dives straight into obsession, chaos and wanting someone a little too much. The new song follows recent drops like ‘I Wantchu’, ‘Freak’ and ‘Honey, Undress Me’, this new one leans into crunchier guitars…

Master Peace is back, and honestly, at this point I don’t know how he keeps doing it — hit after hit after hit. He’s easily one of my favourite new acts out there, and ‘Good Times’ is another one of those instantly addictive, windows-down bangers he seems to churn out without ever missing. Produced…

Los Angeles artist Andrew Aged (one half of inc. / inc.no) surprises with his debut solo EP ‘Crown’, a three-track release that explores dreamy and nostalgic alt-pop landscapes. I’ve always loved his work with his brother, especially their underrated classic with FKA twigs and I’m so happy Andrew…

London trio Ebbb return with their stunning new single ‘Book That You Like’, following the previously shared singles ‘Manners‘ and ‘Eyes‘. The new single definitely shows a softer, more reflective side to their sound, blending celestial synths, beautiful layered vocals and classical edged guitars…

Oslo-based artist Sassy 009 continues to impress with every release leading up to her debut album ‘Dreamer+’ — out January 16. Following ‘Tell Me’ and ‘Butterfly‘, the new single ‘Enemy’ lands as another exciting twist in her sonic universe. What I love about this project is how each track sounds…

Brooklyn-born, LA-based artist Grace Ives makes a confident return with her new ‘singles’ EP, featuring three fresh tracks: ‘Avalanche’, ‘Dance With Me’ and ‘My Mans’.  It’s a small but powerful collection that reintroduces Ives’ inventive approach to alternative pop. It’s playful, emotional and…

Spanish–Moroccan musician Fahd returns with his first release in four years, the beautifully atmospheric ‘promises’, which marks the start of a new chapter for the Berlin-based multidisciplinary artist. Written during summer yet deeply autumn-coded, the track leans into reflection and storytelling…

Liverpool five-piece Girl Group are back with ‘She Goes’, and I’m so here for it! Easily one of my favourite new acts, they’ve been on repeat for me ever since their debut EP ‘Think They’re Looking, Let’s Perform’ earlier this year, including a great remix edition. Their sound hits that nostalgic…

UK artist Ruti returns with their new EP ‘Maybe I Got It Wrong’, including the focus single ‘Monster‘. The EP also includes the stunning previous singles ‘If I Could Choose It Would Be You’ and the title track ‘Maybe I Got It Wrong’ I’m genuinely loving this body of work. Ruti’s voice is out of […]

Filipino-Japanese artist ena mori returns with ‘La Loba’, which marks her first new music since she shared her EP ‘rOe’earlier this year. I’ve been hooked since her last EP, and this new release feels like a natural step forward. It’s bold, playful, and a little Kate Bush-coded. ‘La Loba’ is…