Stella Lain is quickly emerging as one of the UK’s most exciting new voices in country-pop. Fresh off a breakthrough summer and the release of her uplifting new single ‘Country Girl’ , the Norfolk-born songwriter is carving out a space that’s all her own — blending classic country textures with pop sparkle and a fearless sense of self. Drawing inspiration from icons like Dolly Parton, Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood, Lain’s music champions confidence, identity and the joy o

Northampton garage-rock firestarters Fountain  have dropped the video for their blistering new single ‘Son Of A Gun’ , a high-octane blast of punked-up chaos taken from their upcoming EP Big Bag Of New Nothings , out 13th January. Described by New Noise as “a garage rock powerhouse” and hailed by DORK for their “punchy garage rock,” Fountain’s latest offering hits like a gut punch. Clocking in at a razor-sharp 1:55 , the track fuses snarling spoken-word trade-offs with a hook

Australian rap disruptor YNG Martyr  is back with “MILKSHAKES”  (out Nov 14), a razor-sharp reimagining of Kelis’ 2000s classic that blasts nostalgia straight into the underground. With more than 350 million global streams  to his name, YNG continues to prove why he’s one of Australia’s most inventive exports — twisting the original’s sugary hook into something dark, gritty and Detroit-drum heavy. Born in Townsville and raised on SoundCloud oddities, YNG has carved out a soun

Hull-based folk collective Pavey Ark return with their stunning second album More Time, More Speed  (out 21 Nov), a widescreen alt-folk odyssey shaped by shifting seasons, analogue tape, and the strange elasticity of time. Fresh from standout sets at Glastonbury, Cambridge Folk Festival and four official showcases at SXSW 2025, the band are hitting a new creative stride. We caught up with them to dig into the album’s concept, its fractured-era themes, and the unique recording

Lucky Iris  return today with “heart 4 heart” , a sharp, shimmering burst of electro-pop that pushes their reputation for emotionally intelligent club music into thrilling new territory. It’s the latest offering from their upcoming mixtape fall in love with the dj , arriving 23rd January  via EMI North’s Launchpad+. The track lands as the Leeds duo continue their first UK tour with Master Peace , including sold-out dates across Nottingham and Southampton — a testament to thei

Electronic producer and multi-instrumentalist break_fold  has released his highly anticipated Planner EP , available now on boutique label analog horizons  and Launchpad+ / EMI North . Leading the EP is the new single ‘10+ (Big Licks)’ , a track that fuses fractured percussion, surging low-end textures, and the quirky nostalgia of teenage confusion . “ 10+ (Big Licks) ” recalls Hann’s GCSE exam days and his father’s cryptic encouragement: “Give it big licks!”  The phrase, ori

Pylon Poets and Call Yourself Karma have collided for a heavyweight alt-rock/nu-metal crossover on their new single Not to Blame  — a track born from instinct, pressure, and pure live-room energy. What started as a last-minute idea in the final week of recording Pylon Poets’ album Demise of the Divine  quickly became a full-blown collaboration, recorded live, genre-blending by design, and built on the musical chemistry between two bands who refuse to play it safe. Below, they

As INFERNO marks 10 years, the queer techno institution rallies London’s grassroots nightlife for a powerful collective statement on soaring venue closures, economic abandonment, and the corporate takeover of queer culture. Eight of London’s most influential queer nightlife collectives — INFERNO, Queer House Party, Riposte, RIOT, BUMPAH, Coven, UHAUL Dyke Rescue, and PLASTYK  — have joined forces for a landmark photoshoot and collective declaration calling out the escalating

KINORI & CASHIRO’s Shy Boy  is a blend of playful vocals, soft synths, and a hook built for repeat listens. Even though the chorus has a light pop feel, the verses switch into rap delivery, adding attitude and contrast to the song. Shy Boy  stands out with a duo dynamic: a female rapper (KINORI) and male rapper (CASHIRO) trading perspectives of the confident and teasing girl and the soft-spoken and flustered shy guy. The track arrives alongside a high-energy DJ EDEN remix tha

Yorkshire-bred, South East London–based artist Sirene  returns with Scorpio  — a haunting, cosmic slow-burner arrived on 7 November 2025 , released with intentional symbolism on her own birthday. Known for her ocean-soaked alt-folk and emotionally raw songwriting, Sirene has spent the past decade carving out a sound that merges intimacy with atmospheric depth. Her debut EP Communication Conversation  earned acclaim from BBC 6Music’s Deb Grant  and support from BBC Introducing