Papillon de Nuit, the fluid and boundary-pushing project led by Stephen Kennedy, returns with their latest single The Pilgrim’s Arc , accompanied by a striking visual experience. Known for fusing gothic, classical, ambient, opera, spoken word, and symphonic textures, Kennedy’s work defies rules, blending the theatrical and the cinematic into immersive soundscapes. With contributions from Steve Whitfield, The Exceptional Mr Hyde, and a roster of talented collaborators, The Pil

For fans of Blonde Redhead, Warpaint, and Pixies, London art-rock outfit Cherry i  return with their latest single Mistake , recorded with acclaimed producer Ali Chant (PJ Harvey, Youth Lagoon, Soccer Mommy). The track delves into what singer Nikol calls “a relationship with defeat,” capturing the tension of not being able to control what you create. Mistake  moves from hushed reflection — “I know who I am / I know what I lack” — into something beautifully unrestrained, with

Motel Sundown return with their third single from the upcoming EP, What Do I Know , a track that blends reflective warmth with a subtle sense of liberation. Building on the emotional landscapes of earlier singles Echoes  and Colours in the Rain , the band captures those fleeting moments of absolute peace — instances when everything feels just right. Recorded at Coastal Sound Studio in Liverpool and mixed by Sean Reid, the track showcases the band’s evolving sound, bridging cl

Margate’s unstoppable alt duo debdepan  have unveiled “Ghost” , the final single from their forthcoming sophomore EP Lovers & Others  — out November 28th via Silent Kid Records . Following the intense, cyclical “Habit”  and the snarling “The Girl” , “Ghost”  finds Chelsea and Grace venturing into new emotional territory. Opening with a glimmer of vulnerability and a Florence-esque sense of grandeur, the track soon detonates into the dark, gritty pulse that’s become their sign

Northampton collective Litesleeper  make music that moves somewhere between club euphoria and live-band intimacy  — a space where pulsing electronics and raw instrumentation collide. Formed by Gabriel Halford  and Dave Crawford  in 2023, and later joined by Connor Webb  on vocals and guitar, the trio have quickly carved out a sound that’s immersive, rhythmic, and emotionally charged. Their debut single “Hertz”  landed as BBC Introducing’s On Repeat Track of the Week  in 2024,

Next spring’s Tallinn Music Week (TMW)  is already breaking records. Nearly 2,200 artists from 134 countries  have applied to perform at the Baltic-Nordic region’s leading new music showcase, marking the festival’s biggest international response to date. The 18th edition  of TMW will take place in the Estonian capital from 9–12 April 2026 , bringing together a handpicked lineup of around 175 emerging acts selected from the global pool of applicants. Leading the submissions ar

Ireland’s live powerhouse The Scratch  are back with news of their third album, Pull Like A Dog , set for release on 13 March 2026  via Music For Nations / Sony Ireland . Alongside the announcement, the band share the title track , a raw, genre-defying slice of acoustic/electric trad-metal fusion. Written in Hellfire Studio, Dublin , with engineer Thomas Donoghue and producer John ‘Spud’ Murphy (Lankum, Black Midi, caroline), the album marks a new chapter for the band. Vocali

Rising Bradford-born rap talent kenzo jae  has announced his signing to EMI North Records’ label partner Launchpad+  and unveiled his latest single, ‘softly’ . The release follows a standout 2025, including a performance at Bradford’s opening ceremony  and an appearance at the BBC Contains Strong Language  festival. Forged from Persian, Kittician, and British heritage, kenzo’s music fuses northern grit with imaginative storytelling. ‘softly’  is a meditation on betrayal and p

Bath dream-pop outfit Night Swimming  have announced their signing to Venn Records  and unveiled their new single ‘Submarine’ , out now. Produced by Peter Miles (TORRES, Orla Gartland) and mastered by Simon Scott of Slowdive , the track arrives ahead of the band’s UK headline tour this month, followed by select support dates with Miki Berenyi  of Lush. ‘Submarine’ unfolds like a cinematic dive into memory and emotion, with layered guitars, hypnotic rhythms, and Meg Jones’ eth

Out November 20 on Kindergarten Records , No One Moves Alone  marks the first collaboration between Bristol’s percussive futurist Hodge  and New York’s cosmic club innovator Ma Sha . Born from a spontaneous Montreal studio session following their debut live sets at MUTEK 2025 , the four-track EP fuses UK bass-driven grit with experimental, otherworldly rhythms. The project captures the spark of their first back-to-back performance at Piknic Électronik , described by Ma Sha as