REVIEWS | New Music Discoveries 014

New Music Discoveries 014 is for the restless, the reflective, and anyone navigating life’s sharp edges. This week’s selections pulse with raw honesty and emotional depth, spanning indie anthems, alt-country warmth, and high-energy pop-punk. From Olivia Booth’s tense and cathartic “Mind” to Ratfink!’s heartfelt and intimate “Gay Song,” each track captures vulnerability with power and clarity. Whether it’s Danny Addison’s cinematic introspection or NVM, ILY’s urgent love-on-the-edge anthem, Volume 014 is a snapshot of human emotion, unfiltered, unflinching, and unforgettable.

"Mind" by Olivia Booth

Manchester’s Olivia Booth makes a strong return with "Mind", an indie anthem that captures the restless cycle of overthinking. Written during a stretch of sleepless nights, the track feels tense and immediate, pairing dark guitar lines and driving drums with Booth’s striking vocal performance. It’s both vulnerable and bold, turning inner turmoil into something cathartic, and further proving why Booth is a rising voice in indie music.

"Before You Leave" by NVM, ILY

Pop-punk band NVM, ILY come out swinging with their latest single "Before You Leave", featuring emo-rap artist Danny Goo. The song hits hard with rapid-fire guitars, pounding drums, and a hook that sticks on first listen. Frontman Gerald Cerda’s urgent delivery meshes perfectly with Goo’s smoother, more emotional tone, giving the track both grit and tenderness. The result is a high-energy anthem that captures the panic of love on the edge of collapse — and shows why NVM, ILY are a band to watch.

"Keep My Fire Lit" by Billy Howler

Billy Howler’s debut single "Keep My Fire Lit" introduces him as a songwriter with both vision and depth. Blending folk, alt-country, and earthy percussion, the track builds around soulful guitar work and a vocal delivery that feels personal yet expansive. There’s a sense of healing woven through the song’s storytelling, as it balances traditional roots with modern textures. It’s an impressive first step that positions Howler as an artist ready for a global audience.

"Tribe" by Danny Addison

Danny Addison’s new single "Tribe", re-recorded for his forthcoming debut album "Porcelain", is a striking mix of intimacy and grandeur. Strings and layered guitars carry his emotive vocals, creating a sound that’s both cinematic and unsettling. Lyrically, Addison reflects on conviction, loyalty, and the dangers of echo chambers, giving the track a sharp, reflective edge. Thoughtful and poetic, "Tribe" strengthens his reputation as one of the UK’s most intriguing emerging artists.

"Gay Song" by Ratfink!

Melbourne duo Ratfink! share a deeply personal story with "Gay Song", the second single from their upcoming album "WHEN U WERE MINE". Recorded in their Brunswick share house, the track is raw and heartfelt, tracing the challenges of coming out against a conservative backdrop. With stripped-back instrumentation and an indie-folk glow softened by dream-pop textures, the song offers an honest window into identity and acceptance. It’s vulnerable, beautiful, and one of the duo’s most moving releases yet.

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