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News: Honey Motel Shine On New EP ‘Motel FM’

Liverpool quartet Honey Motel release their anticipated new EP Motel FM on February 20th, unveiling a six-track collection that captures a band locking into their identity with clarity and conviction. Marking their debut release…

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News: London’s Birds Flying Backwards Shine On New Single ‘If I Ever Needed Someone’ Ahead Of Upcoming Debut Album

London-based six-piece Birds Flying Backwards have released ‘If I Ever Needed Someone’, the fourth and final single from their upcoming debut album Lovebirds, which is set to arrive on March 11th…

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Album Reviews

EP Review: Margaux Regan – After Thought

Singer-songwriter Margaux Regan shares the intimate and emotive new EP After Thought. What began as a series of intimate singles has now crystallised into a four-track collection that introduces Margaux…

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Track: Brighton’s Girl Apocrypha Makes Radiant Debut With ‘Dealer’

Brighton’s rising force Girl Apocrypha is set to introduce herself in uncompromising fashion with her debut single, ‘Dealer’. Formerly the principal songwriter for Brighton outfit Faeser, she has already built a reputation…

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News: Ally Bakst Returns with ‘Pretty Little Ghost,’ a Dark-Pop Masterpiece

NYC-born, LA-based singer, songwriter, and producer Ally Bakst returns with ‘Pretty Little Ghost,’ an epic, dark-pop statement that blurs the line between control and surrender, dream and nightmare. Fierce, cinematic,…

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News: j dylan paul Releases ‘i didn’t ask to be a bird’

The new album from j dylan paul ‘i didn’t ask to be a bird’ is a study in contrasts, balancing explosive rock energy with intimate, tender moments. The first half features driving…

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Track: From Abruzzo to the Power Station – Leonardo Cococcia on Crafting His Favourite Track, ‘a thousand times again’

Hailing from Abruzzo, producer, audio engineer and guitarist Leonardo Cococcia is fast emerging as one to watch in 2026. Coccia has steadily built a transatlantic career that bridges meticulous studio…

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News: Nashville’s Jenna Kay Releases Sophomore EP, Smartsass

Alt-Pop solo artist Jenna Kay releases the emphatic sophomore EP, Smartsass, marking her first creative outing since 2025’s if i can’t. With rocked-up backbeats and stand-out, pop-laden choruses, the rising artist is…

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News: All The Villains Share New Single ‘Get Me To The Sea’

London alternative outfit All The Villains have returned with their first release of the year, unveiling the new single ‘Get Me To The Sea’. The release marks the latest step…

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News: Powwow Step Pioneer Shub Shares New Single ‘Legacy’ Featuring DJ Paul and Nova Rx

The artist widely known as the “Godfather of powwow step,” Shub, makes a commanding return with his new single ‘Legacy (Feat. DJ Paul & Nova RX),’ out today via SHUB MUSIC. Formerly…

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