Read more about the article Cristale balances defiance and reflection on ‘No Harm’
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Cristale balances defiance and reflection on ‘No Harm’

MOBO Award-nominated South London rapper Cristale returns with 'No Harm,' a sharp, introspective new single that explores the pressures of success, self-preservation and learning to protect your own peace. While the track reflects on isolation and expectation, it never loses its sense of confidence, with Cristale remaining firmly in control of her…

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Read more about the article Void Queen announce debut EP with explosive new single ‘Power Sip’
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Void Queen announce debut EP with explosive new single ‘Power Sip’

Berlin newcomers Void Queen announce their debut EP I WANNA KNOW, arriving August 21, with the release of 'Power Sip' – a punchy, hard-hitting rock track that pairs emotional vulnerability with unapologetic attitude. Exploring the search for meaning in an increasingly empty world, the single wrestles with self-confrontation, isolation and the danger…

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Read more about the article Portraits of Tracy embraces retro-futurist fun on ‘Caught In A Jam’
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Portraits of Tracy embraces retro-futurist fun on ‘Caught In A Jam’

Portraits of Tracy announces her forthcoming EP Q: From Where Do Our Primal Instincts Originate A: MTV! with the release of 'Caught In A Jam', a wonderfully eccentric slice of retro-futurist pop that feels like stepping into a technicolour world all of its own. Drawing inspiration from everything from late-'70s new wave…

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Growing Pains capture the romance of the open road on ‘Drive’

Portland quartet Growing Pains have announced their debut album Daniel Loves Mandy Forever, arriving October 9, alongside the release of new single 'Drive.' Inspired by the simple act of crossing town to see someone you love, the track explores the way romantic feelings can transform even the most ordinary journeys into something…

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Read more about the article Cherise Michelle blends soul and subtle fury on new single ‘heartbeat.’
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Cherise Michelle blends soul and subtle fury on new single ‘heartbeat.’

Indiana-born, LA-based artist Cherise Michelle returns with 'heartbeat.', a soulful new single that explores the complicated dynamics of a toxic relationship. Drawing on rich 90s R&B and soul influences, the track examines the emotional push and pull between two people caught in a cycle neither seems willing to break. Built around a…

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YAOUNDÉBOXINGCLUB soundtracks the nights you never want to end on ‘NEVERWANNAGOHOME’

London-based French-Cameroonian artist and producer YAOUNDÉBOXINGCLUB returns with 'NEVERWANNAGOHOME,' her third single of the year. Co-produced alongside longtime collaborator Song Higginson, the track sees her embrace a brighter, more upbeat sound inspired by friendship, belonging and the nights that feel too good to end. Driven by energetic guitars and an infectious indie-dance…

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Read more about the article Lord Jane return with expansive new single ‘Think of Something Nice’
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Lord Jane return with expansive new single ‘Think of Something Nice’

Belfast five-piece Lord Jane return with 'Think of Something Nice,' their first release since 2025's The Lifting of the Fog EP. Released as part of the Oh Yeah Music Centre's Scratch My Progress programme, the track continues the band's exploration of weighty subject matter while further showcasing their distinctive blend of experimental…

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