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Hetta Falzon – Thank God It’s Mum’s (Live from London Pianos)

“I’d almost grown to love the child of divorce Christmas. It meant two trees, two Christmas dinners, two households full of joy and Michael Buble, but it also meant spending Christmas Eve in the car, decorating empty houses and a coldness in moments that are supposed to bring warmth. Last year was the first time in a very long time that I only had one Christmas, at Mum’s. It was sort of wonderful to only be surrounded by love and merriness and warmth. I felt like a kid again, in the best way, but at the same time it was a real kick in the teeth, to not be a part of Dad’s and not feel particularly missed. I recorded this song as a voice memo on Christmas Day last year, a day I spent surrounded by loved ones, which only made other absences feel stronger.”

Hetta Falzon

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Elín Hall – As The World Falls Down

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‘“As the World Falls Down” has always meant so much to me. I first discovered David Bowie when I was seven, instantly drawn to the song’s hauntingly beautiful melody. In my teens, I fell in love with the song over again for its poetic meditation on love’s fragility, heartbreak and courage to hope again. Now in my twenties I feel the lyrics began to take on an even deeper meaning as a poignant reflection of our times.

I feel it captures the collective experience of uncertainty, pain and loss in a world that often feels fragile and unstable. Whether it’s the upheaval caused by political unrest, the ongoing climate crisis, or the personal and societal toll of the pandemic, many of us find ourselves navigating a landscape marked by instability and change. To me this song offers a powerful reminder of the enduring human capacity for hope, love, and solidarity. It speaks to the beauty found in connection, the simple, profound act of standing by one another when everything else seems to be falling apart. The promise of being there for each other “as the world falls down”’.

Elín Hall

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Nik Brinkman – Heavy World (Remix)

New Zealand’s Nik Brinkman is here to banish any midweek blues with his latest release – a remix of his very own single ‘Heavy World’.

The original version is taken from Brinkman’s ‘World Within’ album, which was unveiled earlier this year, and features the talents of fellow musicians Emanuel Lundgren (on production) and Alistair Deverick (on drums).

This remix presents listeners with a soft blend of electronica and synth, resulting in a sound that is sonically energising while still maintaining some of the original version’s indie sensibilities.

Nik Brinkman

TĀLĀ – Ghosts

Consistency is key with British & Iranian artist TĀLĀ, as this talent has not once let us down with any of her releases from the last decade.

The acclaimed singer, songwriter and producer is back with a finessed new single called ‘Ghosts’. The track’s lyrics encourage us to confront our darkest moments so that we can free ourselves to become our best selves. TĀLĀ explains:

“I was in quite a dark place at the time and I remember the line ‘I’ve been chasing ghosts tonight, I’ve been running from them all my life’ struck a powerful chord with me.

The idea being that we all may have times in our lives that we are running from something, ghosts from the past, maybe in fear of something in our life but then taking the power back to say ‘I’m not running from you anymore, I’m not afraid. I’m ok with this feeling and the uncertainty’. It’s that feeling that makes you feel so alive. 

Sometimes the darkest parts are needed to access the light, the worst of times can make us feel most alive. Rather an acceptance of these ghosts and how they have made me who I am which is a beautiful thing.”

The song is lifted from TĀLĀ’s next album, which is set for release early next year. In the meantime, you can explore more of this musician’s incredible work on Spotify, where she currently commands more than 8k monthly listeners.

TĀLĀ

chemical club – Growing Pains

It’s been a minute, but Canadian outfit chemical club return today with their first independently released single since 2021, and it was worth the wait.

‘Growing Pains’ is a melancholic masterpiece that thoughtfully balances indie with rock and alt-pop. The song was written and rewritten several times, evolving with each iteration, before finally turning into the record that you hear now.

“‘Growing Pains’ is a song for when you can no longer run away. The feeling you get after a breakup when you’re thinking, ‘What the f***, so much of my life is built around running away from myself.'”

chemical club have been releasing songs as early as 2019, amassing more than three million streams on Spotify alone. Hopefully their next single won’t be another four years in the making!

chemical club

Jill Blutt – Swansea

We’ve got a lot of time for US-based artist Jill Blutt. This rising talent always impresses us with her powerful and moving songs, and her newest single is no different.

‘Swansea’ is taken from Blutt’s latest EP, ‘An Almond-Shaped Moon and Four Things I Wish I Never Knew About Myself’ (listen here), and treats listeners to a beautifully constructed fusion of breakbeat and electronic pop.

The song fits into the EP’s wider story of ‘queer love found and lost again’ and is inspired by one of Blutt’s biggest worries:

“A deep-seeded fear that without love life loses meaning, and I my identity.”

Blutt has amassed thousands of catalogue streams to date and continues to win over tastemakers as noted as DNü and HighClouds.

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Hezitator x arnii – Mushroom Cloud

Australian musicians Hezitator and arnii have just released a beautiful new collaboration called ‘Mushroom Cloud’.

The track showcases a melodic mix of dreamy pop and dance music. The sound feels pensive but also mysterious and intriguing.

The song came to life after arnii had a dream about the future of her city being underwater.

“It’s about the strangers you meet in dreams and the allure of dreams over reality.”

This isn’t the first time that these two promising artists have worked together – they’ve featured on each other’s songs from as early as 2022. And the chemistry clearly works, because this music really is quite beautiful to experience.

Hezitator | arnii

KABEAUSHÉ – WE HAVE OURSELVES A SHEKDOWN

TRACK OF THE WEEK

KABEAUSHÉ has been one artist in recent weeks that has consistently been garnering high praise from critics. And if you explore his work, you’ll understand why.

Cinematic and experimental in character, this musician’s work never fails to be breathtaking. A true creative, KABEAUSHÉ challenges audiences not only sonically but also through visuals.

‘WE HAVE OURSELVES A SHEKDOWN’ locks you in from the moment you press play with its curious yet hypnotic production, paired perfectly with a music video inspired by early German cinema.

Upcoming album ‘KABEAUSHÉ PRESENTS: IGGY SWAGGERING UNGRATEFUL INCESSANT LITTLE PEEEAAAAAAA’ is out on the 27th February 2026.

KABEAUSHÉ

Bishu – WHAT YOU RUNNING FROM

Canadian music producer and wildly popular streamer Bishu has given us this weekend’s banger, and it’s a good one…

‘WHAT ARE YOU RUNNING FROM’ is nothing short of epic. It’s a dramatic, bold and energising anthem that sounds unlike most electro songs we’ve come across this week.

Bishu’s self-described status as a ‘microcelebrity’ might be on the humble side. His music has amassed more than 20 million career streams to date, while his social media presence has him commanding hundreds of thousands of subscribers across YouTube and Twitch.

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Kristo – Spinning Around

Fans of Jordan Rakei and Tom Misch will absolutely love Belgian artist Kristo’s latest release, ‘Spinning Around’.

This is some of the best neo-soul we’ve come across all month. The track effortlessly blends retro funk with alternative R&B and pop, resulting in a sound that feels nostalgic yet also refreshingly current.

Kristo has had a great year, performing at notable events like Brussels Jazz Weekend, as well as collaborating on works with other creatives like Isabelle Beernaert’s new dance piece, Amor Fati.

Kristo

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B.Miles – +1

We can’t seem to get enough of B.Miles’s work, but then again, when you listen to songs like ‘+1’, can you blame us?

The track serves as a taster to the New Yorker’s latest album, ‘Time Doesn’t Heal. It Hides’ (listen here), and presents us with a finessed blend of indie and lo-fi pop.

Lyrically, the song speaks of the need for us to feel loved and wanted, even when we know that we could face a heavy loneliness in the aftermath.

“You don’t expect love. But you hope being wanted feels close enough. For a little while, you let yourself believe it is.”

With a decade’s worth of acclaimed music and more than 30 million career streams to date, B.Miles has established herself as one of NY’s most beloved indie artists. We’re excited to see what comes next!

B.Miles

Maya Randle – say my name

Rising UK talent Maya Randle has just unveiled her newest EP, ‘redemption pt.2’ (listen here), and along with it a new track called ‘say my name’.

The song, as well as the wider EP itself, showcases some of the most interesting pop to emerge from the country, finely balancing experimental productions with classic beats inspired by the sounds of the 90s.

Despite being only 24 years old, Randle has already picked up significant momentum online, amassing more than 10 million streams on Spotify while also commanding more than 68k monthly listeners on the platform.

Maya has also received support from outlets as prominent as BBC Radio 1, Wonderland Magazine, and DJ Mag.

Maya Randle

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Odeal – Addicted

Acclaimed London star Odeal has long been on our radars, and for good reason. This hugely talented musician has achieved global success thanks to his distinctive and highly polished Afro-R&B productions.

‘Addicted’ is one of the artist’s latest offerings and is as perfected as you would expect. The song fits within a wider collection of songs called ‘The Fall That Saved Us’ (out now), which draws on themes of trust and betrayal.

Odeal has amassed more than 200m streams and currently commands over 5m monthly listeners on Spotify, making him, without a doubt, one of London’s hottest musical exports in recent years.

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Angelica Garcia – BUTTERFLY

It’s a big weekend for Los Angeles singer and songwriter Angélica Garcia, as she unveils her very first independent release, the impressive ‘BUTTERFLY’.

Created in collaboration with Dave Sitek and Ciel, the song treats listeners to a bold and punchy electronic production that is instantly captivating. The track was inspired by Angélica’s experience working in one of New York’s most iconic queer venues, ‘House of Yes’.

The song epitomises the essence of nightclub life and the importance of its culture, not only to those who go partying but also to those who are within the communities they foster.

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SELL EVERYTHING – Star Girl (feat. Patricia Lalor)

TRACK OF THE WEEK

SELL EVERYTHING are well on their way to becoming one of Ireland’s next big indie exports. The group just released a new single, in collaboration with Patricia Lalor, called ‘Star Girl’, and it’s everything we love to hear.

The track fuses fuzzy indie rock with groovy synths, resulting in a sound that is both nostalgic yet also refreshingly future-forward. It’s unlike anything we’ve come across this week, and we’re already excited to see what these kids come up with next.

SELL EVERYTHING are an emerging outfit from Dublin who are steadily building traction, thanks to their eccentric, genre-bending style of sound. With more than half a million catalogue streams on Spotify already, we’re quite sure that we’ll be seeing a lot more from this band over the next twelve months.

SELL EVERYTHING | Patricia Lalor

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Tainy – Única (feat. Karol G)


“Being part of this song with Tainy is an immense honor. I’ve always admired the way he has paved new paths in the genre and how he continues to evolve and take risks without fear. This song gave me the chance to know him on a more personal level, to understand how he thinks and to share my own perspective with him as well. There’s a musical chemistry between us that I didn’t know existed and discovering it was truly special.” – Karol G

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Oddly Godly – SERENITY

We don’t feature trap music as much as we’d like to, so we’re excited to be sharing with you an outstanding new single from rising US producer Oddly Godly.

‘SERENITY’ makes an impact from the moment you press play. This is a bold sound that is rich in sonic textures, locking you in and keeping you intrigued the whole way through.

Oddly Godly’s work has received recognition from the likes of RL Grimes, Alison Wonderland and Slumberjack. His songs have amassed more than 500k cumulative streams to date, while also commanding more than 33k monthly Spotify listeners.

Oddly Godly

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