UK artist Kimani is no stranger to these pages; we first came across this talent’s work back in 2020. To this day, he continues to impress us with his distinctive style of alternative R&B, which is proving to be some of the best to emerge from the UK scene in recent years.
New single ‘Feels Like’ treats us to a joyful yet mellow piece of music. The production is texturally fuzzy, adding an indie edge to the sound which makes it a really interesting experience to listen to.
Even after all of this time, Kimani is somewhat of an enigma to us… but with songs this good, we’re still big fans.
Julia Calvin only came across our radars this week, but we’re already in love. The Costa Rican and American singer-songwriter creates a very sincere pop sound which is instantly captivating.
‘is it?’ is an introspective song that is relatable to anyone who has a habit of putting other people ahead of themselves. The track marks the moment when Calvin finally decides that enough is enough – and to not be swayed just for the benefit of others.
“As a recovering people-pleaser, I have a tendency to overly seek reassurance. This song was born during a time when I was in a long-distance relationship and I wasn’t getting the reassurance I felt I needed that things were okay. It was an admission that, while I was bringing old subjects back up, I also needed to be met in the middle – ‘it’s really not much to meet me halfway, is it?’ I’m an older sister (if you know you know), and I have a tendency to over-extend myself and put my needs aside for others. This song was the beginning of standing my ground, and realizing that ‘I don’t wanna be a nice girl if nobody ever listens.’ I took the idea to the last writing session I did in LA before moving to NYC a year ago, and we finished it so quickly and effortlessly. Favorite kind of writing session!”
Calvin’s music first gained recognition in 2019, when she won the BMI Foundation’s Peermusic Latin Scholarship Award that year. Since then she’s released two EP’s – ‘Boxes’ in 2022 and ‘Everything to Gain’ in 2024. You can listen to both records here.
It’s been a while since we last featured talent from Norway, so we’re really excited to be sharing with you newcomer Linn-Katrin Lune.
‘Sunset Hill Road’ is Lune’s second release to date and treats listeners to a melodic fusion of indie-folk and acoustic pop. The minimal production allows the vocals to shine through beautifully, and overall, this is quite an easy song to fall in love with.
Lune cites Taylor Swift, Coldplay, and Melissa Horn as some of her inspirations, and we can certainly hear elements of that on ‘Sunset Hill Road’. We’re looking forward to hearing what comes next!
Musicians Alex Bonyata and Bella Rose have collaborated on a new single, and it’s so catchy that we had to share it with you.
‘I Should Feel Better’ looks at the pressures that we put on ourselves to be happy. Alongside the memorable melody, the song’s lyrics are refreshingly honest and easy to form a connection with.
“The song explores unexplained depression, pressure to be okay, and the question: why don’t I feel better when I’m supposed to?”
Bonyata and Rose are songwriters who met at the Grammy Foundation’s Grammy Museum Music Revolution Project, and have been working on songs together from as early as 2015. Collectively they are known as The Young Something and have performed with the likes of Ringo Starr and Foreigner.
American indie artist Leo Perl returns with his second single of the year, called ‘Another Day’. There’s a playful irony in how this track’s frantic and high-energy production contrasts with lyrics that speak of procrastination.
The production showcases a sound that fuses alternative pop with indie and rap, and continues to highlight Perl’s ever-evolving style of working. This is a musician who is comfortable playing around with a variety of genres, which makes his work refreshingly unexpected with each release.
British and Thai singer, songwriter and actress Danie Groves is a very special newcomer who has won us over with her sleek R&B sound.
‘Embers’ is out today and was inspired by the age-old dilemma of falling in love with the right person at the wrong time – and having to let them go. The lyrics are honest, vulnerable and sincere, drawing listeners into Danie’s innermost thoughts. She explains:
“I wrote ‘Embers’ years ago about someone who changed my perspective on what it means to pursue love with integrity. I still have a lot of admiration for that person, but the experience taught me how much timing and honesty matters. It helped me understand what I truly value in a relationship. At its heart, the song is about gratitude: for the memories, the lessons, and the clarity that came afterwards.”
Groves has had an interesting childhood split between the UK, Hong Kong and Thailand. Alongside her music career, Danie is also a qualified barrister and based in London.
Minnesota music project Vansire return today with a charming new song that we think you might love quite a lot.
‘For the Moment’ is a subtly playful-sounding track that weaves dreamy pop with indie. The production feels nostalgic in tone, while the lyrics speak of the connections that we have with music as we grow older.
“A kind of metamodern tribute to people who listen to us and those who occupy a similar age range to us, taking solace in the community and expression that music can afford us, reflecting on the way our lives have changed through forces outside our control, but celebrating the ties that music can provide us.” – Josh Augustin, Vansire
The song is lifted from the duo’s next LP, ‘Taking Solace’, which is out on the 5th June 2026. Vansire consists of musicians Josh Augustin and Sam Winemiller, who have been writing and recording their music for over a decade.
“It’s about the pain of feeling discarded, or feeling like the oldest hurt that you carry around like a stone is a burden not just to you but to everyone around you – the worst fear. It’s about numbness and fight, flight or freeze. But it’s also about trying to (slowly but surely) want better for yourself and realise that you are loveable as a whole.”
Upcoming album ‘Ambiguous Desire’ is out 3rd April 2026. Pre-order here.
“My new album – PHYSICS UNIVERSAL LOVE LANGUAGE (PULL) – out May 29th, 2026. I went hunting dark matter and instead I found brilliance, light, and potential. The cultivation & vision of this universe, a 16 yr gestation, only possible thru mutual admiration & respect, growth, self awareness & pure dedication by each of these members below-to be & do the most-& for that I am a greater artist because of how you honored my vision & leadership, so I sincerely thank you.You let my visions permeate you & put yourselves in it, allowed for something even greater to emerge. That whole journey was the point & the album is the by product. As u each know, our journey together is the energetic imprint within this universe & I treasure it. May it now start to be useful to the world.” – via Instagram
Pre-order ‘PHYSICS UNIVERSAL LOVE LANGUAGE (PULL)’here.
Without a doubt, MANNA is an artist who has absolutely blown us away. This Estonian newcomer creates a style of electronic pop that immediately commands attention.
‘I’m Just A Girl’ is a bold and upfront song that addresses gender politics and the unbalanced dynamics that can exist within the music industry. The production fuses dark pop with raw, abrasive electronic beats, complimenting MANNA’s sharp and confident vocal delivery.
This is a musician who is unafraid to challenge life’s conventions, and speaks their mind in clever and creative ways. We’re very excited to see what MANNA delivers next.
LA-based singer and songwriter britta raci is quickly gaining momentum, already amassing more than a million streams on Spotify alone from just a handful of songs.
Known for her rock sound, raci returns today with something a little different: an electronic bop called ‘the feeling never goes away’. If you love PinkPantheress, then you most definitely will also love this release.
The song showcases a drum & bass production, infused with UK-garage beats. The track has a distinctively British club feel to it, which is relevant when you learn that the song was inspired by a moment when racie faced heartbreak in London. She explains:
“I was dating a DJ/ music producer who invited me to come meet him halfway through his tour in London, but when I got to London he had already moved on and decided to end things with me. It was extremely painful because I realized I had never given myself enough time to truly move on or process any of my previous relationships, which is why the feeling of heartbreak has never ever gone away. I think the very last lyric that ends the song is so dramatic, and although I don’t relate to the lyric anymore, I really wanted to keep it the same as when I wrote it because I wanted the track to still embody the amount of pain I was in while I wrote it.”
The song was created alongside fellow musicians Adam Rochelle on keyboards and Beverly Hell on cello. We’re loving this new sonic direction, so we’re excited to see what comes next from this talented artist!
MONIKA is a brand-new outfit from Germany who have won us over with their very distinctive sound.
The musical project of composer Malte Beckenbach and jazz artist Philine Senf-Beckenbach, MONIKA create songs that are inspired by everyday life.
New single ‘Gold’ flirts between the melancholic and the whimsical. The production blends nostalgic pop tones with elements of indie, folk, and soft rock.
“In reminiscence of a time that seems lost, but is not.”
Even if you don’t speak German (we can’t either…), there’s a warm charm to this song which wins you over, regardless of what language you understand.
It’s a big day for British newcomers The Danphes, as they release their debut single and introduce their fantastic music to the world.
This group of friends have joined forces to become one of Norwich’s newest musical outfits, creating an invigorating indie sound that epitomises the essence of rebellious youth. If you love The Smiths or Teenage Fanclub, then the chances are high that you’ll also enjoy these chaps’ music.
‘Heartbreak High’ was recorded at the famous Sick Room Studios, and speaks of a love between two people. The track feels playful and hopeful, while also capturing that youthful and unwavering ambition to run away and be free from the world.
“This song is about two people planning a quiet escape together – late night drives, headlights in the rear view and that feeling of being completely in sync with someone. It blends atmospheric indie guitars with nostalgic, cinematic mood inspired by wanting to run away and never look back.”
If you’re based in Norwich then you can catch The Danphes performing live at The Holloway on the 30th of March – get your tickets here, and catch them before they become huge!
West Michigan’s Joe Jenneman only came across our radars earlier this week, but we’re already in love with his powerful style of sound. Now based in Nashville, this singer, songwriter and producer crafts songs that are not only sonically interesting but also lyrically captivating.
‘Throw Your Stones’ is a song that packs a punch. It has elements of ’90s Britpop blended with indie and alternative rock, resulting in a production that is immediately arresting. The lyrics use the story of a toxic relationship to serve as a metaphor for vices that do us more harm than good. Jenneman elaborates:
“On the surface ‘Throw Your Stones’ is about being in a toxic, possibly even abusive relationship. While that’s definitely one accurate interpretation, I believe the concept also applies to any sort of vice. What I’m personally singing about varies from a partner, a substance, or any other range of addictions which could be haunting me at that moment. I hope whatever the cloud a listener may have over them, that they’ll find comfort in knowing they aren’t alone in their struggles to overcome dependency.”
Jenneman is already an accomplished musician who was a finalist in the American Songwriter’s Road Ready Contest and was also hailed as one of 2025’s ‘Artists to Watch’ by iconic tastemaker EARMILK.
Following on from his massive hit ‘breathe‘ (which has amassed more than three million streams so far), acclaimed artist Evan Fong returns with another impressive song, called ‘Pesos’.
The first thing that catches your attention is the rawness of this track. The sound is unashamedly bold and punchy, with its blend of grunge-inspired rock and alt-pop. Lyrically, the song looks at themes of ambition and success, mirroring the artist’s own hunger to reach the top.
It’s clear that the world is connecting to Fong’s new work in a very special way. In a sign of his ever-growing popularity, Evan’s music currently draws in almost 500k monthly listeners on Spotify alone.
“For me, ‘prom queen’ is about that in-between space where it already feels like a relationship… but no one’s saying it out loud!! it’s fun and messy, a little bit delusional, but also innocent and flirty at the same time.”
REYA is one of those pop newcomers who instantly command your attention. The London-based musician and producer releases a new single today, called ‘supersize’, and it is indeed larger than life.
A dark pop production at its core, this song is simply epic. Flamenco guitars are blended with pulsating, hypnotic beats, while REYA’s vocals flow with lyrics that effortlessly flirt between English and Spanish.
“I’ve been blessed enough to travel for work and gotten to know so many wonderful people over the past year. I’ve opened up my own label Pink Studios, which aims to give women and minorities a platform to bloom and own their masters while getting their bag. And I’m currently producing albums and EPs for stunning artists inside and out (you guys inspire me beyond words). All of this to say, I’ve learned A LOT, a lot about what I want and what I need from myself and life. And as much as I love creating with and for others, you can’t pour from an empty bucket.”
Impressively, REYA always writes and produces her own music. There’s no doubt in our minds that we’ll be hearing a lot more from this artist in the coming months… one to watch!
It’s been six years since we last heard from Swedish outfit Anwai, so we’re delighted to see their return today with a beautiful new single, called ‘SOMETHING NEW’.
This melodic track is part of the double-single feature titled ‘4ever HD’ (listen here) and showcases an interesting fusion of indie, electronica and dreamy pop. The sound is distinctive and original but also immersive and emotionally sincere.
Over the years, Anwai have never failed to surprise us with their innovative pop productions, and this new single is no exception. So, welcome back… we’re happy to hear from you again.
The most eccentric and unexpected song of the week comes courtesy of Plain Mister Smith and his new collaboration with Tyson Motsenbocker, titled ‘Lucian & Francis’.
This song is really quite a challenge to describe. It gives us an essence of ’60s lounge pop while also carrying with it some folk and rock undertones. The mix of genres makes this track truly something unique, which feels quite appropriate when you learn that the song is written as an ode to the famously bold painters.
In case you’re wondering, Plain Mister Smith is the musical project of noted Canadian artist Mark Jowett, who is also known for his work with Moev and Cinderpop.
They say good things come to those who wait, and that’s certainly been the case when it comes to the London duo fika. They’re back today with their first release in almost three years, and it’s definitely been worth the wait.
Featuring the talents of Birmingham artist Eddy Luna, ‘Mercy’ is a masterclass in British neo-soul, showcasing a refined style of sound that is both mellow and atmospheric in character.
fika have long solidified their status as one of London’s leading R&B-soul outfits, amassing more than 16 million career streams to date on Spotify alone. Check out their full catalogue of releases here.
