Mins is the musical project of Dutch artist Minne Bussemaker. Currently based in Liverpool, this promising talent crafts a unique style of bedroom pop that infuses elements from other genres, like folk, into the mix.
New single ‘MHSFH’ stands for ‘My Homie Straight From Hell’ and presents listeners with a stripped-back yet enticing lo-fi production. Speaking on the song’s inspiration, Mins explains:
“A pretty superficial song to be honest, however very relatable. In the past I’ve found myself chasing lyrical obscurity at all times, but sometimes telling a situation how it is can be just as creative. This is a song about someone who you’re friendly with, that’s throwing away a good thing with someone else just to be with you, while you aren’t ready for that at all. Many such cases across many lives, let’s be real. While, to some, the song may lack gravitas, it does not lack a fun, relatable, and laid-back character that we can all use a dose off every now and then.”
An EP is scheduled for release later this year. In the meantime, you can check out the artist’s previous record, ‘SkinDeep’,here.
Germany-based MUANH is back today with a sensational new single that has really blown us away.
‘u wanna have it’ is a beautifully finessed indie-pop song. Minimal in production, the melody and lyrics stand out and invite listeners into the artist’s innermost thoughts, which tell of tensions within a relationship.
“I wrote this song while thinking back on a past relationship, a moment when resentment and desire started to exist side by side, and tenderness quietly turned into tension.”
The contrast between the mellow sound and punchy lyrics is striking, mirroring the contradicting feelings that MUANH sings about. This track deserves to be on everyone’s weekend playlists – a superb piece of soft pop.
Beth Elsden is a promising newcomer emerging from New Zealand. A singer and songwriter, this artist’s approach to pop has taken five years of refining before being debuted.
‘Losing You Slow’ was written when Beth was only 21, and now, at age 26, it’s finally being unveiled to the world. Dreamy pop tones create a soundscape that plays host to heartbreaking lyrics that tell of a love lost.
“Produced independently and solely by women, ‘Losing You Slow’ denotes the endless, slow motion-like loop you get into when you’re blindsided by a breakup.”
Beth is inspired by musical theatre, which might explain the sincerity that comes from the lyrics in the song. This is a fantastic new talent and we’re excited to see what comes next!
American singer and songwriter Lila Holler returns with a powerful new single today called ‘Monster’.
As we’ve come to expect from this rising starlet, the song features brutally honest and beautifully expressive lyrics. The song speaks of the importance of valuing and respecting ourselves, as Holler elaborates:
“This song came to me at a point in my life where I felt very shamefully reliant on male validation to dictate my self worth. I felt as though I was stuck using sexuality as a way to preform – to emulate someone that I am not in an attempt to feel desirable or sexy as a woman. That performance bred jealousy, and it brought me to a dark headspace for quite some time.”
Sonically, the track showcases a production that fuses alternative pop with indie rock in a way that feels raw and intense but is also easy to listen along to. Holler currently splits her time between the prestigious LIPA in Liverpool and the US.
Missouri’s Whit. returns with a brilliant new bedroom-pop song today; one inspired by the highly relatable sensations of being broken-hearted.
‘manic!’ looks at the thoughts and feelings that we go through after a break-up, when things feel chaotic and unpredictable. He explains:
“This song is about my feelings weeks after a major breakup and feeling crazy in my everyday life trying to act like everything was okay. Afraid of falling into addiction but also afraid of sitting with the pain alone ‘manic!’ is about driving myself mad.”
In the few years that Whit. has been making music, he has amassed more than 300k cumulative streams, with songs ‘Like that.‘ and ‘Pick Me Up.‘ being notable fan favourites. You can explore more of his work here.
We’ve made no secret in the past of our love for London artist Temm. This hugely talented singer and songwriter is winning fans globally with her finessed pop sound and rich vocal tones.
New single ‘Code Red’ continues to prove why this musician is one to watch. Described as ‘a song about sinking’, this track’s melancholic style of production showcases a side to Temm’s work that is more emotionally charged and pensive.
This is the second single to be released by Temm in 2026 – earlier this year she also unveiled ‘Surrender‘ to critical acclaim.
“‘WEIGHT’ is about being lost together, the strain a relationship carries, and the choice to stay anyway. It’s two people holding the heaviness side by side. The song lives in that tension between exhaustion and devotion.”
Rising American starlet Lucy Frost is back with a powerful new single today, called ‘Lines’.
The production showcases a style of indie pop that we rarely come across – one that is bravely distinctive, and puts emotion at the centre.
The track instantly hits you with a sense of frantic urgency. It’s intense and chaotic and takes listeners to a situation that we all dread… that of seeing an ex with someone new. Speaking on the song, Lucy says:
“‘Lines’ sonically captures the chaotic spiral of someone who just witnessed their ex with someone new for the first time. That gnawing need to tell the next person about them, the intrusive thoughts that control us in the moment, the impulsive actions we take that we immediately regret the next day. It’s paranoia while also being neurotic, until we’re forced to face the question: who have I become?”
The song was created alongside Charlotte Reed, Mosaic (Dean Maola), and Graham Maola.
OFF MIC is a new Swedish project that we don’t yet know much about, but we’re very excited about what we’ve heard so far.
‘Unseen’ is inspired by themes of ’emotional distance and slowly fading presence’ and presents listeners with a bold and arresting mix of indie and dark pop.
Despite the minimal approach to its production, this song is deeply intense. It evolves as you continue listening, culminating in an emotionally charged and sonically abrasive climax.
It’s a brave style of sound and one that we’re absolutely hooked on.
Some of the most interesting music projects start with the most unexpected encounters. For producer Night Wolf and singer-songwriter Lois Powell, that encounter was at a Bedford open mic night.
Fast forward to 2026, and the duo have just unveiled their next collaboration and, in our view, their most ambitious work yet.
Sonically brave and cinematic, ‘Unstoppable’ sets a haunting tone from the first note, gradually unfolding into a mesmerising blend of trip-hop and alt-pop. This is a song that feels bold and refined, saving its most powerful moments until the end.
Powell’s vocals carry a sense of vulnerability that has seen her championed by the likes of BBC Introducing, while Night Wolf provides a production that is nothing short of epic in scale. It’s a sound that feels second nature to him – a testament to his reputation as a producer whose work is a regular fixture on outlets like Netflix and the NFL.
We’re excited to share our conversation with this talented duo as they continue to carve out one of the most interesting artistic partnerships to emerge from the East of England.
Since that first meeting at a Bedford open mic, you’ve collaborated on four tracks together. How has your creative relationship and synergy evolved between that first encounter and the making of ‘Unstoppable’?
Lois Powell (L.P): From strangers to getting texts everyday about interviews to answer. It’s strange the journey we have gone on. Making music together I think we got to know each other’s vibes pretty quickly as music is a big expression of someone’s underworld. And overtime things just became normal like he’s always been in my life.
Night Wolf (N.W): We have grown to understand how we both operate when in creation mode, the first two songs were already nearly worked out with lyrics, the second of our songs ‘Death Of Wolf’ was co written by Lois for lyrics but ‘Unstoppable’ is Lois really being allowed to take the reigns and sing about how this song made her feel while I produced around her in an afternoon together at my studio. We have become friends I would say now and I enjoy supporting her in anything I can in the music world. I know who I would want to work on specific projects now and know that our best work is yet to come.
The song is described as having positive lyrics seen through a broken lens. How did you both work together to balance that gritty, honest edge in the lyrics with a soundscape that captures a sense of resilience?
L.P: I suppose Night Wolf took what he heard and made something with it within the context that he had, and so did I. And intuitively we came up with something that worked.
N.W: I really let Lois let loose on this song, I followed her and the mood that she was giving whilst singing, we built around her building the vocals so it really was very in the moment and based on feelings alone, we did not discuss what we were even doing before just doing it, I liked a guitar riff Lois had played on a voice recording she sent me and asked her to preform it so I could record, everything fell into place after this and it also felt right to keep it a slow burn and have a climax at the end, it also follows how we recorded the song as each take we would push for more volume and no longer being tame. I enjoy Lois’s lyrics and writing and feel it goes well with the type of music I enjoy making.
Did you intentionally lean into cinematic, ‘sync-ready’ undertones during the writing process, or did the song’s dramatic arc evolve naturally?
L.P: I think me and Night Wolf both love drama by nature. When I’m thinking about what I was doing there wasn’t much thoughtful intention put into it – the only intent was delivering the lyrics how I felt them in my body, regarding my emotions.
N.W: I never create a piece of music to fit something specifically or even have other then what starts to create itself in my mind before recording, so just always base the music I am making on how I feel that day, how the lyrics make me feel or even the mood of the other person I’m working with. I do have very far back in my mind whilst creating thinking what scene this could fit but I do not let it dictate how I make a song. I just honestly enjoy using orchestral VST’s and enjoy making a style that could be good for visual storytelling as well. We are actually planning on starting to film for our music videos for each of our songs so we can continue to push the story telling elements of our music. Going back to your question, it was just a very natural build and made sense in my head anyway, for it to be reserved but have this climax where it all comes together following Lois’s vocal takes. You can find more of my works with a cinematic touch and other collaborations on my website too – nightwolfuk.com
‘Unstoppable’ is a classic slow burn that saves its climax for the very end. From both a vocal and production standpoint, what was the reasoning behind holding back that energy until the near end?
L.P: I guess it took time to get into it, first the scene must be set – I’m waiting for spring, I’m inspired, I’m working. And through all these states the message that rings clearest and loudest is the breath, remaining in the present and carrying you forward.
N.W: We just went with the flow, each time Lois recorded we pushed for more and it came out this way in the final song as well, I think personally it would have lost its impact and emotion if I had repeated this section earlier in the song, I enjoy that it can be used as a pivotal moment in visual storytelling, like when the main character realises they don’t have to run away from their problems anymore and are turning around to face it head on storm and all. It was really built around Lois and then Lois built in turn around what I was doing, this song was recorded in an afternoon and finished the next day or so.
The track blends trip-hop, alt-pop, and cinematic strings. Where does this specific sound sit within your collaborative work, and how does it represent the current direction of your partnership?
L.P: I am not sure. All the songs have a hip kind of feel with drums etc. but they also carry this layered orchestral vibe.
N.W: I think this is very much my input as I am bringing Lois into my world or my head! I really enjoy making this sort of music it feels personal and like it is really us trying to convey so many emotions into our music and just make what feels right in the moment, I have also been quite stuck in a mindset of treating music like a piece of art where once its done and the last brush stroke is laid down, you don’t keep coming back to it, in fact I actually went against this logic this time and went back to remaster the tracks before release, I then actually added the wrong file to the submission and only noticed a week or so before release when listened back to the submission, so…. Yer I am a little annoyed its not the version I wanted the world to hear but its something I can live with hence not pulling it! I feel Lois and I create music that should be used for James Bond films or such as the like. We also have another song called ‘The Laws Of Life’ being released on EscaVolt Records coming on 21st March 2026 and this will be our fourth collaboration together. We hope you enjoy our next song too and plenty more to come in the near future! Thank you very much for listening and taking the time to read about us, please follow me on my socials @NightWolfUK
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Antoin Gibson is a London-based independent artist, musician, and record label founder who is intentionally hard to define creatively. Gibson puts the message and story of their art before everything else, resulting in songs that vary in genres and production styles.
“My work is built on full creative autonomy, cinematic sound design, and authored sonic world-building. Each release is conceived as a complete system – sound, narrative, and identity operating in alignment.”
Haunting new single ‘Venom-Laced Tears’ is the artist’s latest release and presents listeners with a bold and richly textured dark pop sound that is really quite epic and intense. This isn’t just a song; it’s a message about waking up to your awareness and turning it into a source of power.
“The title itself suggests a paradoxical state where vulnerability becomes armour, and emotional poison becomes the catalyst for autonomy.”
Gibson’s work has been featured by outlets like Fame and LOCK magazines, as well as The Indie Grid. The artist has released two EPs to date, both of which came out last year. You can listen to ‘Diss Topia’ and ‘Serene Despair’ here.
“My first release has indeed been a long time coming. ‘Long Time Coming’ is about getting to that stage where you’ve been so put off by men that you can’t even entertain one anymore. It’s the realisation that you’ve taken way too much shit, followed by the slightly haunting or peaceful thought that you might never actually fancy one again.”
Two big artists collaborate to create one of the most powerful songs of the week. Dutch-South African singer-songwriter Joya Mooi and Pan-African multi-hyphenate Lady Donli’s ‘Only Water’ was inspired by noted Olympic diver Greg Louganis, who found solace in the water while suffering from the social stigma of HIV in the 80s and 90s.
Sonically, the production presents listeners with a hypnotic fusion of alternative R&B and neo-soul, building a soundscape that immerses you in the story of the song, just as a diver immerses themselves in a deep pool.
Mooi’s music has picked up praise from the likes of NPO, KEXP, and Billboard Africa, while Lady Donli currently draws more than 140k monthly listeners on Spotify.
UK singer, songwriter, and producer WØLFFE is an artist whose music is instantly recognisable.
This rising starlet crafts a sound that is unashamedly unique, working within genres as diverse as alternative rock and dark pop to make dramatic songs that tell stories through honest and heartfelt lyrics.
New single ‘Holiday From My Mind’ came to life after the artist took medicinal mushrooms and lyrically speaks of a strong desire for escapism.
“One summer’s Saturday, feeling itchy and depressed, my housemates and I decided to indulge in some medicinal mushrooms. Lying in our English garden I wrote all of the lyrics to ‘Holiday From My Mind’. Six months later, I turned the poem into a song and produced this entirely myself from my bedroom. The song tales life as a newly single 30 year old hellbent on escapism and validation.”
WØLFFE’s catalogue of releases has so far amassed almost two million streams to date. You can explore more of her work right here.
Michael Isaak is back today with a stunning piece of ‘Arabesque Folk’ music that deserves your attention.
Fusing the traditional Oud instrument with indie and folk, this song brings a perfect harmony between Arabian and Western sounds. The production is calmly ethereal, building a soundscape that feels traditional and timeless but also current.
The song came to life while Isaak began learning more about himself and his heritage, immersing himself in his family’s history originating in Egypt’s Port Said. He explains:
“I wanted to do justice to the stories of family members who were displaced by occupation, and those who continue to be displaced today. The key is a symbol of hope, a way of carrying our homeland with us.”
If you love Isaak’s work, then be sure to check out his acclaimed 2024 EP, ‘Forever is a Scary Word’, which you can stream here.
Australian singer-songwriter and producer Solomon France has unveiled his latest collaboration with Joshua Luke, titled ‘Only The Good Die Young’.
For anyone unfamiliar with Solomon’s work, this track is a great introduction. A beautiful and harmonious blend of dreamy indie, surf pop, and drum & bass all come together into a style of music that is unlike any other.
This isn’t the first time that these two artists have worked together; their 2021 song ‘Let It Out’ (listen here) grew to become a hit globally, and we’re quite sure the same will happen with this new release as well.
American artist Emily Rose Burnett is a new talent who caught our attention just this week with her brilliant new single, ‘thank u’.
The beauty in this song is its simplicity. A balanced yet stripped-down blend of soul and jazz sets a sonic backdrop for Emily’s heartfelt and self-affirming lyrics to shine through. Talking about the track’s inspiration, she says:
“It’s a rejection of toxic relationship dynamics in favor of choosing yourself, while simultaneously being grateful for the experience you’ve gained from a past love, even if it hurt.”
This song has a sense of quiet confidence that we’re absolutely charmed by. It brings a new perspective to the classic breakup songs that we’re used to, which is a refreshing welcome!
Briana Piedra returns today with a deliciously dark new single called ‘Bad Habits’, and we’re excited to share it with you.
Ambient yet cinematic in character, the track’s production is one of contrasts. The sound is tense and dark, while Briana’s captivating vocals invite listeners into her innermost thoughts, where she sings about self-awareness after a long period of denial in her life. She elaborates:
“It’s the moment where denial turns into awareness, when you realize you’re staying somewhere you don’t belong because it feels easier than leaving. I wrote this from a place of seduction and self-awareness, knowing I wasn’t chasing love, just something familiar enough to hold onto.”
The song shows a new side to the LA-based artist’s work, and serves as an introduction to the next stage of her musical journey. We’re looking forward to see what’s next!
Chicago-born-and-raised Justin Sconza is an accomplished singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, noted for being an artist who single-handedly creates all of his songs – from the writing to the performing and recording.
Today is a special day for this hugely talented musician, as he marks the release of his sixth album, ‘Fantasy’. This new project features a collection of songs, each of which carries its own distinct narrative.
“‘Fantasy’ centers on the idea that while everyone lives in reality, they also live inside their own thoughts – imagining things they wish they had said, experiences they hope to have one day, or alternate versions of moments that never quite happened. The album exists in that parallel space between the inner world and the real one.”
‘Native Birds of Guam’ is the album’s first single and treats listeners to a melodic and energising Ramones-esque production. The lyrics, inspired by the lack of native birds in Guam (a fact neither Justin nor we knew!), centre around the theme of immediacy.
Over the years, Sconza’s music has won a loyal fanbase globally, resulting in over a quarter of a million career streams to date on Spotify.
theophilia is a promising new artist emerging from Sweden, who has just released a captivating new single called ‘Together Through Life’.
Blending a nostalgic synth sound with elements of indie and electronica, the song instantly hooks listeners with its pulsating beat structure and intriguing vocal delivery. The track is taken from the artist’s freshly released ‘Big Bang’ album (listen here), of which he says:
“I found myself far out in a no-man’s-land of the human psyche, but eventually made it back home again, and that journey is what the record reflects.”
The record is in fact theophilia’s debut, but it took an incredible 15 years to come to full fruition:
”’Big Bang’ has passed through five different studios in 50 different incarnations, but that was what it took to find its core. Twisting and turning, overworking things and then going back, that’s my way of understanding a song’s identity.”
theophilia plays Stockholm’s Debaser Nova tonight (6th March), so if you’re in town, be sure to grab a ticket here.
