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…
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…
On her haunting new single 'Medicine,' alternative artist Dela Kay explores the blurred lines between love, addiction and dependency, transforming emotional complexity into something both cinematic and deeply personal. Written from the perspective of the substance itself, the track examines the danger of becoming someone's comfort, only to lose yourself in the…
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Edinburgh based alt-pop riser Katherine Aly returns with her bold new single, ‘THIS IS NOT A DRILL [for the player]’ a sharp, cathartic anthem. Designed to “slap people off limerence and have them dance their situationship heartbreak away,” Katherine’s latest offering continues her signature exploration of modern dating dynamics. Drawing on personal…
Progressive alt-pop outfit Exploring Birdsong have released their new single ‘Spy In The House Of Love’, the latest track taken from their upcoming debut album Every House We Built, out June 26 via Long Branch Records. Speaking of the track, vocalist Lynsey Ward shares, “I came across the book ‘A Spy in…
Rising duo Big Fear announce their explosive new single ‘Anger’, as a precursor to their forthcoming EP New Hire. Produced by Charlie Andrew (alt-J, Wolf Alice, David Gilmour), the track showcases the band’s signature fusion of alt-pop dynamism, industrial-tinged synths, and visceral live instrumentation. Fronted by the asexual, and endlessly expressive Alice…
Melbourne-based alt pop-rock band Joan & The Giants are fast becoming one of Australia’s most exciting breakthrough acts this year. The band release their new single ‘Mamma Don’t Cry’ today via Xelon Digital. The four piece are queer front-woman Grace Newton-Wordsworth (who grew up on an organic farm in regional Western Australia)…
LA-based alt-pop provocateur Chloe Star returns today with her punchy new single, ‘Emergency Contact.’ Following recent singles like ‘call you back’ and ‘i didn’t wanna say goodbye,’ Chloe continues to peel back new layers of her artistry with each new release. On ‘Emergency Contact,’ Chloe flips her hurt and heartbreak into a…
Alt-pop provocateur Chloe Star unleashes her explosive new single, ‘Call You Back.’ Fueled by gritty instrumentation, rousing lyricism, and Chloe's unmistakably commanding vocals, the song is a biting, bold, and cathartic anthem. “‘Call You Back’ is about how this girl left me for a guy who literally looks like me,” Chloe shares.…
Swedish alt-pop visionary RIVER returns with her most vulnerable release to date, ‘Lost in the Ocean,’ a haunting meditation on self-sabotage, detachment, and the hollow pursuit for something more. The single is accompanied by artwork by Gabriela Danerlöv, and a striking video, conceptualised by RIVER, immersing the viewer in a surreal, submerged…
