Laura Beckwith delivers a country-pop put-down on ‘Pipe Down’
‘Pipe Down’ finds Laura Beckwith done with dropping polite hints, turning one final warning into bright, confident country-pop.
Discover the Best New UK Music
TuneFountain brings together the best new UK music from independent artists, rising talent and established names. From debut singles and new EPs to ambitious albums, this page highlights British releases worth hearing now.
Our selections cover pop, indie, rock, folk, country, soul, electronic music and the spaces between them. Every release featured here has been chosen by our writers, rather than pulled automatically from a general release calendar.
The page is updated regularly with new reviews and recommendations from artists across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Whether you are searching for an unsigned songwriter, an emerging band or your next favourite British release, this is a place to discover music before it reaches a wider audience.
The best new UK music right now
These are the latest British releases standing out to the TuneFountain team, including music already available and selected releases arriving over the next few days. Follow each recommendation for our full review and more from the artist.
Anna Leanne dances through heartbreak on ‘set my heart on fire’
Written during her first songwriting session, ‘set my heart on fire’ turns lingering hurt into polished pop with a sharp dance edge.
Angel Wong gives social posturing a pop-funk smirk on ‘North of the River’
Angel Wong turns north-versus-south posturing into bright, witty pop-funk, with an infectious vocal and a hook that knows exactly when to land.
Roxanne de Bastion kicks open a louder new chapter on ‘Simple Pleasures’
Roxanne de Bastion steps back into solo mode with ‘Simple Pleasures’, a distorted, hook-heavy burst of electro-rock that feels like release in motion.
Natalie McCool bottles the rush before real life catches up on ‘We’re The Ones’
On ‘We’re The Ones’, Natalie McCool turns youthful optimism into something bright, restless and knowingly temporary.
Lauren Mikki is impossible not to fall for on ‘In Between’
A gorgeous vintage-soul groove draws you into ‘In Between’, but Lauren Mikki’s extraordinary vocals are what make falling for her feel inevitable.
New British artists to discover
TuneFountain covers artists at every stage, from unsigned musicians releasing their first songs to established performers finding new directions. These are some of the British singers, songwriters, bands and producers currently making music worth following.
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Malka
Glasgow
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Etaoin
London
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Mabes
London
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Roxanne de Bastion
London
Explore new UK music by genre
New UK music does not fit neatly into one sound. TuneFountain covers everything from polished pop and guitar-led indie to country, folk, soul, electronic music and artists working between genres.
Explore recent releases and British artists through the genres that interest you most.
How TuneFountain chooses what to feature
TuneFountain does not aim to reproduce every release added to streaming services. Our writers select music for its songwriting, performances, production, personality and ability to offer something distinctive.
Coverage includes unsigned musicians, independent releases and established artists moving in new directions. Every recommendation is chosen by one of our writers to help readers find music they may otherwise miss.
Keep discovering new music
There is always more new music to discover. Browse the full TuneFountain artist directory, read our latest reviews, explore interviews and profiles, or submit music for possible coverage.