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…
Black Bordello return with 'Fugue', the first glimpse of forthcoming EP Midheaven Tempest, and it's a thrillingly theatrical statement that feels unlike almost anything else around at the moment. Blending art rock, psychedelic flourishes and vintage grandeur, the South East London outfit continue to carve out a world entirely of their own.…
Legendary independent New York-based rock label Equal Vision Records and Slothrust are excited to announce the September 18 release of What They Grow in the Garden, the brand new studio album from the acclaimed LA-based alt-rock veterans. Produced by the band and Jordan Witzigreuter (The Ready Set), What They Grow in the…
This feature spotlights artists who have submitted their tracks/videos to us. If you would like to be featured here then please send an e-mail to helen@shemakesmusic.co.uk. We look forward to hearing from you! This week features Annie & The Make Believe, ruth gitau, Isabella Chiarini, TASHA TARUSOVA, Amelia Oliver, Grace Spidell...
Chloe Slater returns with 'Mother Nature's Killing Spree', one of her most ambitious and cinematic releases to date. Set against the backdrop of environmental collapse, the single imagines a bittersweet apocalypse where love becomes the last constant in a world quietly falling apart. Rich with vivid storytelling and buoyant indie guitars, it's…
Nobody tells you that growing up isn't a finish line. It happens in loops. In false starts. In moments where you think you've finally figured yourself out, only to realise you're beginning again. It's a feeling that sits at the heart of Nieve Ella's anticipated debut album, How Long Will It Take?,…
UCHE YARA returns with 'hello hello', another captivating preview of her forthcoming debut album BODYSCANNER. Tackling themes of collective numbness and the search for empathy, the Austrian-born, Berlin-based artist transforms social frustration into an urgent, deeply absorbing piece of alternative music that lingers long after its final note. Like previous single 'BODYSCANNER',…
CHINCHILLA returns with 'Dog Eat Dog', a fearless pop anthem that once again showcases why she's one of the UK's most exciting and distinctive artists. Blending theatrical flair with emotional honesty, the track explores the strange discomfort of feeling unsettled even when life appears stable, wrapping existential thoughts inside an irresistibly upbeat…
London-based artist and producer YAOUNDÉBOXINGCLUB returns with 'Crying in the Car', a warm and reflective indie pop offering that explores loneliness, belonging and change without ever losing its uplifting spirit. While its themes carry emotional weight, the song feels remarkably light on its feet, pairing introspection with an effortless sense of optimism.…
South London songwriter and producer Alice Barlow returns with 'Behind,' a hypnotic indie track that quietly captures the disorientating feeling of trying to outrun your own thoughts. Exploring the impulse to escape difficult emotions, the single wraps its introspective themes in a hazy, immersive soundscape that feels both calming and quietly unsettling.…
Swedish singer-songwriter Juli von Lou makes an unforgettable first impression with 'Desert Hills Motel', a breathtaking debut single that transforms heartbreak into a beautifully realised cinematic world. Blending vintage Americana with contemporary indie pop, the track feels less like a song and more like the opening scene of a forgotten road movie,…
