Natalie McCool Coming Of Age Video Brings Alt-Pop Joy With A Beating Heart
Natalie McCool’s Coming of Age finds lift, kindness and self-acceptance in the messy business of growing up.
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Bea Elmy Martin deepens her emotional world on Under The Yew (Vol. 2)
London artist Bea Elmy Martin returns with Under The Yew (Vol. 2), a six-track release led by ‘High’ and shaped…
Maddie Grace finds empathy beneath the social tension of ‘Amelie’
Maddie Grace watches the room from the outside on ‘Amelie’, finding something tender beneath charm, cruelty and social power.
Put the record on: why physical music still feels magical
Physical releases turn listening into something more deliberate: a sleeve on a shelf, a memory in your hands, and a…
Liya Shapiro’s ‘Another Woman’ turns unrequited love into chamber-lit pop confession
The London singer-songwriter gathers years of longing, self-questioning and release into a debut EP that feels intimate without losing scale.
Yasmina Cherelle turns self-trust into motion on ‘Liberate Me’
The Irish singer, songwriter and actress brings rhythm and renewal to a song about moving back into confidence.
Dea Doyle returns with grief, grace and quiet strength on ‘Marina’
West London singer-songwriter Dea Doyle opens a new chapter with ‘Marina’, a tender return single that turns loss, love and…
StubHub Fine Shows Ticket Resale Has Failed Fans
The StubHub UK fine is more than a refund story. It is another sign that ticket resale still asks fans…
Iris Di Napoli makes escape and self-sabotage feel cinematic on Starring Iris Di Napoli
Based between Paris and London, Iris Di Napoli brings cinematic writing, restless emotion and sharp character detail to her debut…
Quiet Houses turn love, friendship and modern dating into a bright indie-pop debut
Edinburgh-raised, London-based duo Quiet Houses arrive with we're all in love, an endearing debut album that turns romance, friendship and…
Resa Saffa Park turns creative heartbreak into noir-pop on ‘Love Is a Lonely Feeling’
Oslo-based Resa Saffa Park turns artistic self-doubt into something intimate and atmospheric, blending picked guitar, jazzy keys and noir-pop tension.
Ryan Redwood finds open-road hope on ‘Look Up To The Sky’
Bright guitars and an anthemic chorus carry a candid coming-of-age song about self-doubt, pressure and trying to grow up without…
Trashcan Sinatras find creative resolve in ‘Games For The ZX Spectrum’
The Scotpop favourites look to retro game makers for a song about creativity, endurance and trusting your own route.
Klaudia finds clarity in the chaos on Renovations
London pop artist Klaudia shares Renovations, a six-track debut EP blending dreamy indie shimmer, polished pop production and emotionally open…
Rob Prince revisits young love on ‘Sunshine’
Built from a song first recorded at 17 during the height of Britpop, Rob Prince’s ‘Sunshine’ turns teenage hope, distance…
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…
Laura Jayne talks Front Row Festival, North East music and finding her own voice
Laura Jayne has become one of those people who makes independent music feel more connected. Ahead of Front Row Festival,…
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.
Daniel Maple looks back to move forward on Little Me
North East songwriter Daniel Maple shares Little Me, a debut album of short-form songs that reconnect with youth, place and…
Mabes leans into restless hope on ‘Ready To Go’
Atmospheric, moving and carried by a gorgeous vocal performance, Mabes’ new single ‘Ready To Go’ turns modern restlessness into something…
Alicia Witt announces David Lynch-inspired album Between Heaven and Earth
Singer-songwriter and actor Alicia Witt returns with Between Heaven and Earth, a new album inspired by David Lynch and introduced…
fiig turns queer longing into dream-lit indie folk on ‘Mother’
A tender new chapter from fiig, where layered violin, dreamy vocals and queer longing turn heartbreak into something quietly luminous.
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…
annie on the run releases futuristic pride anthem ‘Space Ibiza’.
Built around the fantasy of Ibiza on another planet, ‘Space Ibiza’ turns queer freedom, loneliness and self-discovery into bright, danceable…
Bronnie welcomes a new chapter on ‘Sedona Sunrise’
With ‘Sedona Sunrise’, Bronnie leans into growth, patience and presence, turning a season of change into something warm, reflective and…
Jess Stewart gets swept up in the rush on ‘Heartbeat’
Cambridgeshire pop artist Jess Stewart leans into catchy hooks, playful lyrics and a bright rush of emotion on ‘Heartbeat’, a…
Poesie steps into indie-rock revolt on ‘Curious Eve’
London-based artist Poesie follows her earlier releases with ‘Curious Eve’, a crunchy, theatrical and confidently rebellious new single that pushes…
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…
Skye Newman Builds Her Story On SE9 Part 2
The South London singer-songwriter expands the autobiographical world of SE9 with a new project and a focused review of its…
George Bone releases cinematic new single ‘Floating Away’
The Essex-based artist follows early BBC Introducing support with an indie pop single shaped by distance and breakup clarity.