Why the under-16 social media ban could close doors for young musicians
Teenage musicians use TikTok, Instagram and YouTube to share songs, learn, collaborate and find audiences. A ban risks closing that…
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Natalie McCool Announces New Album Good For The Soul And A Huge New Pop Chapter
Liverpool strings, bold guest spots and self-produced pop details point toward Natalie’s biggest album chapter yet.
Austel turns inward on Mirror To Mine
Devon-born artist and producer Austel shares Mirror To Mine, a reflective second album built from nylon-string guitar, field recordings and…
Freya Ridings Mother of Pearl Review: A Voice That Still Floors Me
The Freya Ridings album I have been waiting for since Blood Orange, full of huge vocals, fresh colour and a…
Night Swimming open the floodgates on Melting, Sometimes Bleeding
Night Swimming have released their second EP Melting, Sometimes Bleeding, and it feels like the...
Etaoin breaks your heart beautifully on ‘What Did You Want From Me?’
Irish-British songwriter Etaoin delivers a bruised, intimate and beautifully written new single in ‘What Did You Want From Me?’, capturing…
Alex Amor announces debut album Heavenly Bodies with new single ‘Icarus’
Scottish singer-songwriter Alex Amor shares new single ‘Icarus’ and unveils details of her debut album Heavenly Bodies, a 12-track release…
Gabriella Cilmi begins a new chapter with ‘Pure Love’
The ‘Sweet About Me’ hitmaker steps into a fresh era with ‘Pure Love’, a grounded, soulful return shaped by self-possession,…
Georgia Alexandra shares the heartbreak and honesty of new single ‘Wreck Me’
A stripped-back piano ballad with a close vocal and direct writing puts heartbreak at the centre of Georgia Alexandra’s next…
Freya Ridings announces new album Mother of Pearl
Freya Ridings reveals details of her new album Mother of Pearl, created across four years of writing and reflection.
Tidal’s Ethical Promise Collapses as Block Cuts Thousands and Hands the Future to AI
A platform once framed as artist-first now faces hard questions about profit, automation and what gets lost when people are…
God I Think I’ve Grown Out Of It, God I Think I’ve Grown Up captures Georgia Alexandra at her most open
A stripped back indie pop ballad where Georgia Alexandra faces growth, distance, and emotional honesty with no filter.
Freya Ridings releases ‘Wild Horse’, her first new music of 2026
A charged and confident return that captures momentum, belief, and emotional release.
Taynee Lord confronts heartbreak head-on with ‘Insane’
A quietly intimate new release from Taynee Lord that lets heartbreak speak with honesty and control.
Hen Hoose Collective come together with warmth, trust, and joy on The Twelve
A generous and confident album shaped by shared space, close collaboration, and musicians enjoying the process together.
Sofia Gobbi Bigger Man review: bold pop-rock, soft edges, and total personality
Ten tracks, zero filler energy, and a voice that sounds like it’s telling the truth on purpose.
Gia Lily returns with ‘hi’ and commits to a full year of singles in 2026
Opening a full year of music, ‘hi’ introduces a quieter, more reflective chapter from Gia Lily.
Georgia Alexandra sets a new tone for debut album with new single ‘Somebody Like You’
Georgia Alexandra leans into smooth R&B grooves and pop confidence as she opens a new chapter with ‘Somebody Like You’.
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Emily Volt’s TV Stopped Working is an unforgettable debut EP
A flirty, high-energy rock debut with zero skips and a voice you will think about all week.
A Practical UK Guide for Independent Musicians: Promotion, Press, Merch and Mental Health
Essential advice for independent musicians in the UK, including promotion timelines, press outreach, fan-building, merch costs, PRS, PPL and support…
Florence Jack readies debut EP Love Heist
Love Heist delivers six bold, confident pop tracks that show an artist already performing at the top of her game.
Sofia Gobbi shines through heartbreak on new single ‘With Gold’
‘With Gold’ transforms vulnerability into quiet strength, pairing natural production and honest storytelling in a graceful return.
Cat Burns opens up on How To Be Human
Cat Burns delivers a record that feels like a conversation you were always meant to...
Bailey Tomkinson & The Locals share new EP Witching Hour
Bailey Tomkinson & The Locals deliver Witching Hour, a heartfelt EP that captures growing up, longing, and transformation through melodic…
Dorothy Ella embraces freedom and transformation with debut EP Feeling So Free
A bold debut that celebrates rediscovery, growth, and the joy of finding freedom through honest songwriting and soulful pop energy.
Gabrielle Aplin to reissue English Rain with new bonus tracks
Gabrielle Aplin is set to reissue English Rain with two bonus tracks, revisiting the honesty and craftsmanship that first defined…
Rianne Downey shows quiet power on The Consequence of Love
Rianne Downey’s debut album The Consequence of Love builds its strength from stillness, proving that subtle songwriting can carry as…