For Sonny Siminski, songwriting has never been a hobby — it’s a lifeline. “A first aid kit to life’s trials,” as he puts it. The self-taught musician has spent over half his life “noodling and doodling,” weaving emotion into melody as a way to escape the mundane and process the chaos of everyday life. After releasing two EPs in 2025 — *Giveth*, a lo-fi collection recorded at home, and *Expert Introvert*, a heavier, more collaborative effort — he’s now entering a new creati

Multi-disciplinary artist Youniss is back with “Gits Worse”, a genre-defying single that blends post-punk energy, experimental rap, and introspection. Featuring South African Noirwave pioneer Petite Noir, the track captures the whirlwind of life’s chaos while carving out moments of clarity. Ahead of his European tour supporting acts like Billy Woods and Amenra, Youniss dives into the creation of the track, his collaborative process, and how it translates to the stage. 1. “Git

Welsh duo Martyrs  are back with their Halloween Dream EP , set for release October 22nd , accompanied by the evocative first video from the collection, October Kind . Fusing indie, electronica, post-rock, and punk , the 5-track EP traverses both vintage alternative influences like REM , Wilco , and Super Furry Animals , and contemporary acts such as Geese , Parcels , and Islands . Self-producing and recording entirely from their kitchens, childhood friends Jon and Michael  c

Alt-pop artist Celeste Corsano  peels back the glossy veneer of perfection with her striking new single “XS” , out now via Magic Door Record Label . A layered play on “extra small” and “excess,” the track dives into the pressures of body image, belonging, and the endless chase for validation—set to a lush backdrop that fuses analogue bite with pop sheen , recalling icons like The Cars  and Kate Bush . Recorded at Magic Door Recording Studio  in Montclair, NJ with producer and

With her new single “Bullshit,” Nashville-born, New York-based singer-songwriter Lauren Minear  sheds her skin and steps boldly into a new chapter. The track, a fiery burst of catharsis and clarity, signals the arrival of her forthcoming album BOXING DAY  (out October 17th). Known for her raw lyricism and emotional honesty, Minear channels her dual perspective as a therapist and mother  into an anthem of authenticity and release. Written the morning after a pivotal therapy se

Manchester garage-rock quartet pyncher  drop their long-awaited debut EP, Every Town Needs A Stranger , today via crackedankles . The 8-track collection charts the band’s journey from wide-eyed newcomers to one of the city’s most beloved rising acts, packed with buzzsaw riffs, playful vocals, and raw garage-rock energy. Leading single ‘Back To The Country’  showcases their signature mix of idiosyncratic vocals and swamping riffs, a track the band says “emanates a desire for c

London’s newest summer festival is back. LIDO Festival  returns to Victoria Park in 2026, and today the first headliner drops: Maribou State  will take over Saturday 20 June . The full line-up and festival programme are still under wraps, but tickets go on sale Friday 24 October at 10am  via lidofestival.co.uk . Hertfordshire duo Chris Davids and Liam Ivory are no strangers to London stages. From their first show at Oslo to a sold-out Alexandra Palace earlier this year, Marib

Rooted in nature, textile art, and sound healing, Jaixia  is a multidisciplinary artist weaving emotion into every thread of her work. Her upcoming single, All My Love to You  — released via Mahogany Songs  on October 6th  — sees her collaborate with producer Levi Yarde  ( kwn , Stormzy ) on an ethereal soundscape that shimmers with tenderness and self-liberation. “Though at first glance it may appear as a love song, All My Love to You  is actually about letting someone go wi

I ndependent to their core, Silverbird  are a band who do it all — from songwriting and recording to production, artwork, and release. Their latest single, ‘Hold On Tight’ , is a heartfelt rock-reggae hybrid written by Otto as a marriage proposal, celebrating love, unity, and the promise of staying together forever. Blending the warmth of reggae with the drive of rock and folk influences, the song perfectly captures the group’s signature balance of sincerity and independence.

There’s a certain electricity that hums through Dublin at night — the shuffle between venues, the flash of streetlights, the laughter of strangers briefly bound by rhythm. On his new single “Hazy” , producer and composer Kormac  bottles that exact feeling — a sodium-lit memory of first nights out in the city that shaped him. Following the modular grit of Down Below , Hazy  finds Kormac turning inward, blending atmospheric house with the mechanical soul of Detroit techno to ca