Mona et Toi is the creative project of musicians Alison Manicourt and Shervin Hejazi. Based in Barcelona, these two artists craft a distinctive style of ‘noir rock’, which you can experience on their new single, ‘Nothing Rhymes With Myself’.
The production builds an atmospheric soundscape that is mysterious yet hypnotic, while the lyrics look at themes of insecurity and the fear of failing. The song is finessed, and almost cinematic in tone, but still has a sense of emotional rawness that is refreshingly relatable.
The track is lifted from the duo’s forthcoming album, ‘Radical Romance of Mind’, which is out in August.
Hailing from South London, Moniah is a hugely promising newcomer that we’re really excited to be sharing with you today. By blending soft pop with indie and R&B, this artist’s work hits the spot for anyone who enjoys sonically chilled yet lyrically powerful songs.
New single ‘Love You Twice’ uses water as a metaphor for love and its connection to our daily lives. Moniah elaborates:
“’Love You Twice’ is a journey into feeling safe, growing in love, and responding to it. Love is the strongest emotion of humankind, and I want anyone who hears it to find their own story and take away something uniquely theirs.”
Moniah’s music has already picked up praise from respected tastemaker outlets like CLOUT and EARMILK, as well as national outlets as prominent as BBC Radio 6 Music and 1Xtra.
If you enjoy Moniah’s work as much as we do, then make sure you check out her acclaimed 2025 EP, ‘ANYWHERE BUT HERE’, which you can stream on Spotify.
There’s no doubt that this is an artist on the rise with the potential to become one of the UK’s next big musical exports, so keep Moniah on your radars!
Alva Lys is an emerging singer and songwriter from Sweden, currently based in Copenhagen. This exciting artist caught our attention today with the release of her new single, ‘One Night in Berlin’.
Inspired by the German city’s notorious nightlife, the song blends dark pop with electronica, creating a soundscape that is both atmospheric and intriguing. The track feels sinister and tense but still maintains a playful pop sensibility.
“Driven by pulsing beats and atmospheric synth layers, the song captures the intensity of a fleeting connection on a Berlin dancefloor – the kind of night that feels endless until reality breaks through.”
You can explore more music by Alva Lys on Spotify, where she’s amassed thousands of streams from only a handful of songs.
Prague might not be the first place you think of when shoegaze comes to mind, but that’s all about to change with the introduction of Czech alt-rock outfit JOYLESS AS FVCK.
This group are gaining momentum not only in their home nation but also across Central Europe thanks to their bold, raw and immediately arresting sound. New single ‘Rivers’ addresses the social and economic pressures that we face every day in modern life.
“‘Rivers’ was written from a sense of being pulled by work, expectations and algorithms more than by personal will. Coming from a region where economic and social pressure is tangible, that tension turns physical.”
The song’s lyrics are brought to life in the music video, which is intentionally shot in a 9:16 format to replicate a phone’s interface.
“The video mirrors how contemporary life is consumed: vertically, endlessly, compulsively. Fast cuts, meme fragments and digital noise create something uncomfortably familiar rather than ironic.”
We’ve got a very promising newcomer to share with you today, going by the name of 9EN (GEN). With a flair for fusing the past with the future, this talent creates sounds that are in a lane of their own.
‘Roots’ is a perfect introduction. The track makes use of a traditional instrument called the kobyz, and layers its distinctive sound over a hypnotic electronic beat.
“This song blends the ancient and the future, centered around the kobyz, a sacred instrument once used in spiritual rituals. Lyrically, it reflects nature’s cycles – winter giving way to spring, renewal, and the flow of life.”
While we still don’t know much about this 9EN, we’re quite sure that their style of work will resonate with a huge audience. An exciting talent to keep on your radars!
We’re big champions of emerging Swedish talent, so we’re very excited to be sharing with you a newcomer who goes by the name of Phoebe Isobel.
Based in Stockholm, Phoebe is not only an aspiring pop artist, but she’s also a producer, songwriter, DJ… and classically trained opera singer.
Today is a big day for Phoebe, as she releases her debut EP ‘Bully’, from which ‘Clairvoyant’ is lifted. The sound is mysterious, distinct, and dark and offers a fresh perspective on the electro pop genre. Yet, despite its sonic character, the song’s lyrics encourage us to let go of the toxicity that surrounds us – and to aspire to better lives.
“Dreaming’s not naive, so what’s your vision?”
Make sure you check out the rest of the EP here, and if you’re based in Stockholm, then you can catch Phoebe performing at Spy Bar on the 19th of February.
“‘PLM’ is about holding love and fear in the same breath. I wrote it during pregnancy, a time rarely represented in the music I grew up with. It’s a song about becoming – not disappearing – as a woman, an artist, and a mother.”
If you’re in need of a tonic to soothe your midweek blues, then we have the perfect song for you, courtesy of US-based singer and songwriter Celina Savage.
As a student at the iconic Berklee College of Music, we could safely assume that this 19-year-old talent already has a bright future ahead of her, especially if we consider her new single, ‘Baby Names’.
This is a charming indie-folk song that carries its beauty in its simplicity. Listeners can enjoy sincere storytelling, soft vocals, and a comforting style of sound. On the track, Celina explains:
“‘Baby Names’ is a hopeful song about growing old and simultaneously closer with someone. An idealized future image I’ve held since I was young. I’ve had a dream baby name for as long as I can remember. This song was written when I met someone of that same name and couldn’t help but imagine what my future could have in store for me.”
The song is lifted from Celina’s debut album of the same name, which you can stream here.
Villő is a type of artist that we rarely have the pleasure of discovering, so we’re very excited to be sharing her work with you today. Cited as the ‘Aurora of Hungary’, this promising 23-year-old singer and songwriter is already receiving acclaim in both her home nation and across Europe.
‘Léleklények’, which translates to ‘Soul Beings’, is a sublime piece of music that showcases some of the finest dream-pop that we’ve heard so far this year. The sound is ethereal in character and elevates the listener to an almost transcendent state. Lyrically, the track centres around the idea that as humans, we simply exist as spiritual beings, encased in a body of flesh.
The song is lifted from Villő’s forthcoming debut LP, ‘Madárlány’, which is scheduled for release on the 13th March 2026. In the meantime, you can listen to more of this artist’s work right here.
US outfit Crab are rapidly gaining traction across their home state of New York, thanks to their refreshing blend of alt-rock and post-punk.
New single ‘Unlimited’ is a collaboration with Vitruvian Sound’s Stephen Kurpis and instantly gets your heart rate racing. It’s a loud and atmospheric song that fuses post-rock with elements of art rock and shoegaze.
As you might gauge from their sound, Crab’s work is likely best experienced live. You can catch them performing at Main Drag’s Winter Madness on the 13th February.
Dallas Murrae is an emerging multi-genre talent based in Nashville who has been building some solid momentum lately, particularly over social media. His sound is distinct but still feels accessible and relatable.
New single ‘I Don’t Smoke’ blends hip hop with melodic pop and is inspired by the difficulty of moving on from certain situations, like the aftermath of a break-up.
Dallas has already amassed more than 770k career streams to date across digital platforms and had a viral moment on Instagram last year with hisMark Battles ‘Shasta‘ collaboration.
UK artist Iris King might not be a name known to many (yet), but this self-described ‘big time yearner’ is a musician who has already achieved over 440k Spotify streams from the release of a previous song called ‘Veins’.
King looks set to grow her momentum even more with the new single ‘Somewhere In The Middle’. The track showcases a blend of lo-fi indie and alternative pop, resulting in a sound that is raw but also commanding and confident.
“This song is about a push and pull relationship that’s ultimately quite toxic. I feel it’s relatable for a lot of people, and sometimes hard to walk away. It’s the second single from my EP, recorded in LA in 2025 with Blonder (Ryn Weaver/Anna Shoemaker), who also produced it. We recorded the 4 track EP in 4 days, very chaotic but wonderful results.”
King’s music has been picked up by outlets like The Line of Best Fit and Noisey. We’re excited to see how the year shapes up for this very unique musician.
Dom Quincey is without a doubt one of the UK’s most exciting indie-pop newcomers. If songs by Phoebe Bridgers and Tom Odell frequent your playlists, then chances are high that you’ll also love Quincey’s work.
Melancholic new single ‘Through The Door’ was created alongside Evil Genius, and presents listeners with a stripped-down production that allows the artist’s heartfelt lyrics to shine through. Speaking on the song’s influence. Quincey says:
“It’s about losing someone suddenly and being left with so much unfinished business. There’s a specific kind of yearning that comes from that. I wrote it from a place of bargaining where you’d do anything for them to just come back, even though you know they won’t.”
Quincey’s music has received high praise from respected tastemakers like CLASH and Notion magazines while also landing placements on prominent playlists like Spotify’s Fresh Finds UK.
It’s been a while since we’ve seen a track go viral as quickly as ‘Fabulous’ by MEEK. The song is winning a huge legion of listeners, and we’re not surprised; it’s bold, brash, arresting, a little bit bonkers, a little bit naughty… and absolutely infectious.
A three-track EP is already out, which you can listen to right here.
With her distinctive take on British hip hop, DAYSH might become one of the UK’s next big rising stars. This London-based alternative artist has been gaining some solid momentum lately, thanks to her style of work, which blends underground club beats with rap with soul.
‘INSANE’ is DAYSH’s latest single, and is lyrically inspired by the pressures that come with internal growth. We always strive to become better, but we often forget the pain that comes with evolving. The track is refreshingly honest and invites the listener into the artist’s most vulnerable thoughts.
Despite being a newcomer, DAYSH has already amassed more than 150k streams on Spotify from a handful of songs, and has also collaborated with the likes of Red Bull Music and the JBL Music Academy.
“I have been trying for some years now to extricate my relationship with my body from the smug power of patriarchal beauty standards. The belief runs so deep it feels almost biblical: that to be skinny is to be loved, to look young is to be happy, to be shaved is to be sexy; that fighting every natural impulse of your body means you have your life together. Underpinning all of this is the most urgent message of all – that the male gaze is the utmost, desperately important thing to be achieved.
It makes me want to kick, scream, writhe, and distort in agony that this culture does not treat women’s bodies as what they are: mammals, animals, human beings. ‘Good Girl’ articulates that kicking and screaming – the refusal of the idea that my body is for consumption or ornamentation. My body is my vehicle through the world. Good Girl is the aching, drudging, daily battle not to fold under the pressure to commit violence against my body: by starving, injecting, constraining, stripping, or going under the knife to reach some new level of social approval that I can mistake for unlocked confidence, or, God forbid – feminist empowerment. There is no end to it, no ceiling to be reached.
‘Good Girl’ is about the violent feeling that rises in me when a man believes my existence is a performance for him. Comments about my shape, my body hair, my teeth, my legs, my face – from catcalls to internet comments, from sexual harassment to insults that strike when I am simply existing. The song is my defiance in the face of men who cannot grasp the fact that I do not give a fuck about their attraction, their approval, or whether they are looking at me. I am looking at them.”
Hailing from Bolton in northern England are Florentenes – a hugely exciting teenage rock outfit who are already well on their way to hitting the mainstream.
‘Madeline’ is a bold, confident, and anthemic indie bop that showcases this band’s full potential. It’s a classic British rock sound with a rebellious and playful edge, and is almost impossible not to be charmed by.
“‘Madeline’ is about those moments of chance, connection and letting yourself be swept up in life, the highs, the heartbreaks, and the energy that comes from just living in the moment.” – William Train Smith, Florentenes
Florentenes have gained support from the likes of BBC Radio 6 Music’s Chris Hawkins and amassed more than 500k career streams to date on Spotify. It feels like these kids are an unstoppable force, so be sure to keep them on your radars.
The Bay Area has long been known as the home of some of America’s most interesting hip hop outfits (think Hieroglyphics, 415, and Luniz). This rich heritage still continues to this day with newcomers like southpaw, who recently came across our radars.
This artist creates lo-fi hip hop that, despite sounding mellow and stripped-back, still carries a tonne of impact. New single ‘? Myself’ is a refreshingly original collaboration with fellow emerging talent Era 51 and shows us the finest of what the area’s underground scene has to offer right now.
southpaw is currently working on a new record, but in the meantime you can explore more of their music (including the 2024 EP ‘Pugilists Anonymous’) right here.
Originally from Barcelona, ARNAU is a promising newcomer who recently caught our attention with his impressive songwriting skills. Currently based in London, this talent crafts thoughtful pop songs that are both melodically and lyrically engaging.
‘How Can You Love Me?’ is a song that addresses the disconnect between what society perceives love to be, versus the reality of being in a relationship. The message is all the more pertinent in this age of dating apps, when we are sold an idea of love that is often too simplistic.
“Its central message revolves around the illusion of idealised love and the inevitable disappointment that comes from chasing a perfect, film-like version of romance that doesn’t exist. It explores how people can fall in love with fantasies (especially in a world shaped by dating apps) loving the idea of someone more than who they truly are. The song reflects on the fragility of these instant connections, the emotional turbulence that arises when reality replaces fantasy, and the realisation that a love built on projection and idealisation is ultimately unsustainable.”
More singles are scheduled for release this year, but in the meantime be sure to explore more of ARNAU’s work here.
We’re starting the week with a soulful slice of French R&B from Parisian musician Jena Teba.
Crafted in collaboration with the equally talented Nigerian artist Tucee,‘Sur ma peau’ delights listeners with a minimal yet sultry production that oozes finesse. What’s even more impressive is that the track incorporates elements of Afro-soul for some added sonic texture, resulting in quite the mesmerising sound.
“‘Sur ma peau’ is about capturing the feeling that words can’t express – the intimacy, desire, and emotion that linger between two people. Every note, every nuance is meant to be felt as much as heard.” – Jena Teba
Despite the song being produced across two different nations: France and Nigeria, it feels cohesive and flows with a natural flair. While Teba is still a fresh talent with only two singles on Spotify to date, we think she has tonnes of potential to hit her country’s mainstream very soon!
