HAWXX have never been a band to hold back. Fusing progressive metal, punk energy and uncompromising political commentary, the London-based four-piece have carved out a space where rage, resistance and community collide, creating music that is as thought-provoking as it is ferocious. Their second album, The World Splits Open, arrives at a…
London-based singer-songwriter Roxanne de Bastion steps confidently into a bold new era with 'Simple Pleasures,' a gloriously infectious electro-rock anthem that pairs sharp social commentary with irresistible hooks. Exploring consumerism, automation and an increasingly AI-driven world, the track proves thought-provoking songs can still be brilliantly fun. As de Bastion explains, "'Simple Pleasures'…
Australian singer-songwriter Asha Jefferies returns with 'Cool Guy', a beautifully understated single taken from her forthcoming album Desire Is An Angel. Exploring the quiet ache of unrequited love, the track gently unfolds from an intimate acoustic beginning into an emotionally satisfying finale. As Jefferies explains, "It's a classic story of unrequited love...…
Singer-songwriter jo from school strips everything back on 'Weight', the closing track from her forthcoming debut EP Grace, Flair & Distance. Built around nothing more than an acoustic guitar and Jo's beautifully understated vocal, the song proves just how powerful simplicity can be. As Jo explains, "It's a soft and heavy song,…
Brighton-based Swedish songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Nina Winder-Lind shares another captivating preview of her forthcoming debut solo album Wild Love with 'Headfirst', a slow-burning art-rock anthem that steadily transforms from restrained groove into an exhilarating emotional release. As Winder-Lind explains, the track is "a declaration of existence and an ode to movement and…
Alternative R&B singer-songwriter ZADA returns with 'They'll Never Find Us,' a warm and quietly uplifting single that celebrates hope, belonging and finding sanctuary in one another. Built around themes of acceptance and resilience, the track offers a welcome reminder that there's strength to be found in community, no matter how uncertain the…
Today, Lee Emi (Emilee Petersmark of The Crane Wives), announced her debut solo album DESTROY EVERYTHING, set for release on October 2. Leaning into the sharp bite of her dark indie-pop-rock sound, the project is less an act of demolition than reinvention – a collection of songs that confronts uncertainty head-on and…
London-based singer-songwriter and multimedia artist Jazmin Bean offers another glimpse into their evolving sound with 'Silvering Blade'. While the single introduces a softer, more melodic side to their music, it never loses the dark edge and uncompromising spirit that have become hallmarks of Jazmin's artistry, making it an exciting taste of what's…
Kareen Lomax, the Atlanta-raised and LA-based alternative R&B artist, has announced her debut album, NAJI, due September 18 via Music is Fun (a division of Seeker Music). Now, Lomax has shared the project's first single, ‘OFFLINE.’ The forthcoming LP is Lomax's first opportunity to tell her own story after years of lending…
Chinese-German artist LIA LIA marks the beginning of a bold new chapter with 'Audacity,' a powerful alternative-pop single that sees her leaning further into a band-driven sound. Serving as a farewell to her self-described "babypunk" era, the track blends infectious melodies with a heavier edge, hinting at an exciting new direction for…
Industrial rock duo Empires in Orbit continue to push genre boundaries with 'Cat Eyes,' the latest single from their forthcoming album Audiodrome. Blending industrial textures with trap-inspired production, the bilingual German-English track draws listeners into a dark, cinematic world that feels equal parts unsettling and irresistibly stylish. As the band explain, the…
