Welcome to our monthly roundup, where we bring you a curated selection of the hottest releases, featuring both rising talents and established artists. Get ready to explore, discover, and immerse yourself in the melodies that define the month. Weekly updated.
IDER - Girl
IDER are finally back! "Girl" is a joyful celebration of femininity's many sides. From soft to fierce, gentle to powerful, the song embraces them all. It embodies the freedom found in the company of loved ones, disregarding outside opinions.
Camens - Sleep Patterns Repeating
Camens' latest single combines catchy choruses and infectious guitar licks. With its powerful lyricism and signature rock sound, "Sleep Patterns Repeating" serves as an anthem for those facing sleepless nights.
The Trusted - Self Destruct
"Self Destruct" by The Trusted is a dynamic anthem of self-sabotage, blending catchy rhythms and punchy punk rock vibes with a pop twist.
Northern Captives - Living In-Between
"Living In-Between" is a dynamic alt-rock song characterized by pulsating drums, which creatively veers into indie rock, pop, and emo territories, resulting in a composition that reaches its climax with an anthemic chorus.
FIVER - I Ain't With You
FIVER's new single 'I Ain't With You' offers a defiant yet melancholic take on fractured relationships, featuring reverb-heavy guitars and upfront lyrics reminiscent of post-punk.
Pales - 1518
The Strasbourg quintet Pales create an exciting mix of noise rock and techno and are back with their latest single "1518". We learned that the title echoes the dance fever that broke out in Strasbourg in July 1518 and now we spent half a day researching history while listening to Pales in the background and trying not to dance the rest of the day away.
The Rolling People - Before It's Gone
The Rolling People, a band from Stockport, UK, blend classic rock with indie and 90s alternative influences, crafting emotionally-charged songs like their latest single "Before It's Gone," praised for its infectious energy and soaring guitars, setting the stage for their upcoming EP and UK tour dates.
Hazlett - Bones Shake
Hazlett, an Australian-born folk artist now based in Sweden, captivates audiences with his heartfelt music that balances nostalgia with raw emotion, offering rare live performances and storytelling that invite listeners to join him on a journey of longing and hope.
Kynsy - Money
Dublin's indie sensation, Kynsy, renowned for her genre-blending anthems and authentic charm, has joined the esteemed label Nice Swan Records. Her latest track "Money" continues to showcase her talent for crafting disarming indie music, drawing praise from NME for its gritty yet glamorous sound.
Acid Tongue - Hollywood Ending
Acid Tongue, an American garage band heavily influenced by classic soul, punk and psychedelic rock, are back with a very personal song. "Hollywood Ending" delves into the disillusionment of romanticized expectations and the harsh reality of shattered dreams, especially as one faces the challenges of aging and loss.
Prisma - Something To Respond To
PRISMA's album "Something To Respond To" is a vibrant reflection of the chaos of modern times, with sisters Sirid and Frida Møl Kristensen delivering 11 tracks that explore themes of identity and hope amidst uncertainty. Their unique blend of multicolored noise pop and angelic harmonies creates an immersive sonic experience.
Wild Horse - Keep On Moving Up
Wild Horse released their latest single "Keep On Moving Up", a jazzy funk pop epic explores the daily grind of the career-driven.
PostLast - Connect 4
While one part of our beloved HAVVK is venturing into the electronica scene (see below), the other one is turning to indie pop. Irish duo PostLast release their debut single "Connect 4" which is about the joy and fragility of making friends as a grown up.
Birthday Problem - Daylight (feat. Runah)
Birthday Problem is a collaborative electronica project from Matt Harris (HAVVK) and Rocky O’Reilly (ASIWYFA) and their latest single "Daylight" features Irish singer-songwriter Runah. It's such a chill and captivating track and we can't wait to see who they'll have next on the vocals and hope this also means Runah will return with her own music soon.
Tusks - Gold
To celebrate the release of the new album 'Gold', Tusks will be playing some intimate gigs in the UK from tomorrow, which seems fitting given the album's personal reflection on transition and growth.
STONE - My Thoughts Go
Liverpool quartet STONE release new track "My Thoughts Go" and announce their debut album "Fear Life For A Lifetime" for July 12th. And while we were desperately waiting for a tour, they announced that they'll only be playing 4 in-store gigs this summer.
The Mysterines - Sink Ya Teeth
British alt-rock band The Mysterines released another track from their upcoming album "Afraid of Tomorrow" and singer Lia says "Sink Ya Teeth is a testament to the brutality of real love". And we can't wait to hear these songs live when they'll be touring the UK & EU in October and November.
Corella - Lady Messiah
Manchester's Corella blend gorgeously tropical indie-pop tones with emotive lyricism and their live shows are supposed to be stunning. So count us in!
Chloe Hawes - Remains/Reminders
Chloe Hawes’ unique, transatlantic, sound combines modern British folk with the cinematic sentimentality of classic Americana and a punk rock outlook. The album spans break-ups, a mental health crisis, a terrible year in Berlin, queer love and the anti-sexualisation and anti-commodification of queer people. And above all, it's super catchy.
Sakawa Boys - Out of the Dark
Cape Town-based quartet Sakawa Boys return after 8 years with the very fitting title "Out of the Dark". A mix of post-punk, indie, shoegaze and pop that makes us long for a tour announcement.
Annie Taylor - Perfect Pretender
Busy bees Annie Taylor return with another single that hits hard! And the video for "Perfect Pretender" was shot by Sven Probst while he was on tour with the band in the US during SXSW this year.
Cameron Ferguson - Card Machine
With lush synth sounds and cutting vocals, "Card Machine" by Cameron Ferguson is a song for freedom and against that soul-sucking 9-5 life.
Francesca Everly - Flight Risk
"Flight Risk" by Francesca Everly is a catchy folk pop song that narrates the unwanted 9am alarms and 12pm therapy sessions.
The Exhales - kick the chair
"kick the chair" by The Exhales, an alternative rock band hailing from Scotland, captivated us with its catchy melodic hooks, harrowing lyrics, and aggressive drum beats.
Sofia Portanet - Chasing Dreams
Sometimes all you need to brighten your mood is to listen to a multi-lingual and pure pop album, right? Berlin-based songstress Sofia Portanet releases her sophomore album "Chasing Dreams" and tours Germany end of the month!