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Emerging indie 5-piece Isla Rico announce their highly anticipated new single, ‘Smell The Roses’ (Nov 7th), set for release this Autumn via Regent Street Records. The track marks the start of a bold new chapter for the band, blending 90s-inspired anthemic energy with heartfelt, modern storytelling to create an evocative, yet catchy indie sound. Born out of late-night writing sessions in Brighton university flats, Isla Rico is the creative project of Callum Richards and Jasper Whitehead – two friends united by their shared love for big stadium instrumentals, raw emotion, and the timeless spirit of 90s music. What began as…

Following the January 2026 release of “Let Me Go,” Montreal singer-songwriter Libby Ember returns with “News at the Party,” an energetic yet emotionally heavy indie-pop single that captures the dissonance of heartbreak unfolding in real time. Upbeat and instrumentally vibrant while lyrically raw, the track explores the quiet isolation of receiving life-changing news in a room full of people. Inspired by a real experience, “News at the Party” reflects on the moment Ember learned that someone she cared about had begun seeing someone else and the emotional performance that followed. “For the rest of the night, I just had to pretend to be okay with that and act like I never…

Ari Hicks – Tilt: Emerging alt-pop artist Ari Hicks is undergoing a powerful transformation, entering a phase she calls her Ego Death—the beginning of the end. Earlier this year, she released “Innocent,” a track that hinted at the unraveling of illusions and the realization that not everything is as it appears. Now, she returns with a vengeance in her hard-hitting new single, “TILT,” a song fueled by rage and defiance. The release is paired with a dizzying, Alice in Borderland-inspired video, directed by Sterling Larose, that visually amplifies the track’s intensity. Also check out: ‘In The Making’ By Aisha Badru…

Fave – Controlla: Nigerian singer-songwriter Fave has delighted her fans with the release of her highly anticipated extended play, Dutty Love. This seven-track project delves deep into the themes of love, heartbreak, and emotional resilience, capturing the many facets of romance through Fave’s unique lens. Following the success of her recent single No Games, Dutty Love marks an evolution in her sound and storytelling, offering a more personal and evocative narrative of love’s highs, lows, and everything in between. DOWNLOAD MP3 Off the extended play is this impressive track title, “controlla”.The EP is a testament to her growth as an…

Today, alt-pop powerhouse Maggie Andrew reveals her new EP, HOW TO SING FOR MONEY. The project features buzzworthy singles such as “Fall Like A Feather,” “How To Sing For Money,” and “Emotional Touchdown,” which broke through on US pop radio this week with a top 60 debut. With HOW TO SING FOR MONEY, Andrew cements herself as a rising phenom, fully in command of her expansive pop vision. Through glowing ’80s synthscapes, arena-rocking existential dilemmas, and moments of intimate reflection, she delivers melodies that oscillate between sweet and striking. Her lyricism balances sharp wordplay with unflinching vulnerability, underscoring what sets her apart as a songwriter. The…