Category: Music

New Music: Hana Bushara

Bermudian singer and songwriter Hana Bushara only appeared on our radars earlier this week, and we’re so excited to be sharing her work with you.

‘5 Year Plan’ is a delightfully eccentric alt-pop song that showcases not only Bushara’s distinctive vocals but also her very distinct style of songwriting. The track was inspired by the artist’s recent move to London and encourages listeners to welcome the unpredictable nature of life.

“It’s a playful take on what it means to follow your dreams, have a plan (and not), and go for it anyway.”

Despite only releasing a handful of singles to date, we’re already impressed with Bushara’s artistry. You can explore more of her work over on Spotify.

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Bryan Chase – Kill The Night

South Korean talent Bryan Chase teams up with acclaimed producer Chaz Jackson (Tory Lanez and Prince Royce) on his latest offering, ‘Kill The Night’.

This is a beautifully crafted track that effortlessly fuses alternative hip hop with R&B and rock, resulting in a sound that feels deeply emotive, sincere, and heartfelt.

The song follows on from Chase’s well-received ‘GRANTED’ EP (listen here) and sets the tone for the artist’s next chapter in his creative work. We’re looking forward to seeing what the next year looks like!

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Brando – When You Stay

Eight years on, and Brando’s voice is still one of the most recognisable in dance-pop, thanks to his part on Loud Luxury’s monster 2017 hit ‘Body‘ (which has been streamed more than 1.5 billion – yes, billion – times).

He’s back this week with a new single called ‘When You Stay’ which showcases not only his vocals but also his natural flair for songwriting. Speaking on the track, Brando says:

“I’ve been the voice behind one of the most streamed dance songs of the last decade – but ‘When You Stay’ is the first time I feel like I’m showing who I really am.”

With its simple pop production and catchy melody, we’re quite certain this track will win over a new legion of fans for this hugely gifted musician.

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Carol Ades – Merry Go Round

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We’ve all been through moments in relationships when we feel like things are changing for the worse and yet can’t let go because the fear of loss is too strong. Carol Ades’s new single ‘Merry Go Round’ is all about that.

The track looks at the struggles between wanting to move forward while also being held back by fear, up until the moment when you decide to break the cycle.

“I wrote this song on a day where I was honestly just so over it all. I think I was starting to realize that if I wanted something to change I had to change it otherwise I’d be spinning in the same place forever.”

Ades has enjoyed tonnes of success recently, with more than 12 million career streams to date. Alongside her records, she’s also a seasoned performer who’s played at this year’s iconic Lollapalooza and also toured alongside the likes of Lizzy McAlpine, Holly Humberstone, and Suki Waterhouse.

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Silent Child – Get Well Soon

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LA-based artist and producer Silent Child returns with an impressive EP, ‘Voices In The Dark’ (listen here), and along with it an energising new single called ‘Get Well Soon’.

The perfect anthem to start the week with, this reflective bop looks at the feelings of accomplishment that come after a period of struggles. It’s a reminder to keep our heads held high and stay focused on our goals.

With its bold fusion of alternative pop and rock, the whole EP treats listeners to unexpected and refreshingly original sounds, while its central message of finding your own truth amidst a chaotic world is sure to resonate with all of us.

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New Music: ALBA

TRACK OF THE WEEK

ALBA is the new musical project from Stockholm-based singer and songwriter Amanda Kongshaug.

Inspired by genres as diverse as electronica, alternative pop and indie, this musician crafts productions that feel unique in character while still maintaining a sense of sonic familiarity.

‘Runrunrunrun’ is a taster to the artist’s upcoming debut album and presents listeners with a melodic fusion of downtempo and dreamy pop. Speaking on the song’s lyrics, ALBA explains:

“The song is reflecting on commitment in relationships and the desire to feel free yet struggling with the guilt to not live up to expectations. It’s reflecting on the often times hard part of dating where people want to make sense out of things that are still very new and long before it’s yet ready to be put into a box. It’s written as a self reflective conversation to the other person admitting one’s own flaws while also asking for understanding that this might just be for the better.”

Aside from her solo work, Kongshaug has also written songs for the likes of Zara Larsson, Afrojack, Icona Pop andRudimental, so we’re very excited to see how 2026 shapes up for her ALBA project!

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chloe moriondo – teeth

It’s always a good day when we come across a new chloe moriondo single, so we’re quite pleased to be sharing ‘teeth’ with you today.

As we’ve come to expect from this talent, the track is a masterclass in pop. It’s perfected and finessed and carries a melody that’ll stick with you all afternoon.

The song celebrates the release of moriondo’s deluxe version of her third album, ‘(my world is an) oyster’ (listen here), of which she says:

“i’m very excited for oyster deluxe to be out in the world. It’s got some features and different versions i’m very proud of. the ‘girls with gills’ alice edit is such a dream to me… hearing alice’s freaky little self sing gay mermaid lyrics to my song was a peak moment. she’s a legend.”

moriondo’s momentum has exploded in recent years, with the artist now amassing more than 250 million streams on Spotify.

Fans in NYC can catch moriondo on DJ duty tonight at Night Club 101 – you can RSVP for tickets here.

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Henry Grace – California Rain

UK singer and songwriter Henry Grace is back today with a gorgeous new single called ‘California Rain’.

The heartfelt track was inspired by Grace’s time in LA when he was in his 20s and serves as a taster to his next album, ‘Things Are Moving All Around Me’ (out 23rd January).

“It offers a sense of yearning, and a restlessness, that runs like a thread through all the singles on the album.”

Interestingly, the song was performed and recorded live at Middle Farm Studios and was co-produced by Blaine Harrison from the Mystery Jets.

Grace’s music has so far amassed more than two million career streams on Spotify alone. You can catch the artist performing at London’s iconic Bush Hall on the 30th January 2026 – grab your tickets here.

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New Music: LIV AVA

Hailing from Switzerland, LIL AVA is an interesting newcomer that recently crossed our radars who we’re quite excited to be sharing with you.

‘Yer Blues’ follows on from LIL AVA’s debut single, ‘Lonely Again’, which picked up tonnes of traction as well as radio airplay and placements on playlists like Spotify’s Fresh Finds GSA.

With his bold and energising approach to pop, we’re quite sure that this talent’s momentum will continue throughout 2026, and we’re excited to see what they come up with next!

LIV AVA

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Nathav – Over You

Danish artist Nathav has just unveiled one of the sweetest songs of the week, called ‘Over You’.

Blending dreamy pop with jazz and mellow synth tones, this track really stands out for its originality. It’s emotional and heartfelt while also being experimental and slightly avant-garde.

Lyrically, this is a beautifully written heartbreak song that offers comfort to anyone who’s healing from a ruined romance.

“The song is dedicated to all the brave hearts who try to hold it together when heartache has shattered them into pieces.”

Nathav is already an established fixture within the Danish music scene, performing as a member of the bands Lovebites, Blake, and Umatic across the years. If you’re now a fan, then be sure to check out her positively received 2024 EP ‘Moon River’ here.

Nathav

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New Music: Paige Kei

If romantic indie-pop is your kind of music, then you might have a new artist to fall in love with, going by the name of Paige Kei.

This 21-year-old Japanese/Chinese American musician is not only a singer but also a songwriter, who, as you’ll see from her new single ‘lake’, has a natural flair for writing emotive pop sounds that are fragile in tone but also deliver a raw edge.

Kei released her debut EP earlier in the summer, called ‘the comedown’ (listen here), which garnered more than 30k streams in its first month. This is a promising artist, so be sure to keep her on your radars!

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BABY B – If We Could

UK-based musician BABY B has unveiled her new single,‘If We Could’, and it’s a slice of nostalgic pop that we’re quite sure you’ll love.

Beautifully melancholic and pensive in tone, the track tells of the artist’s thoughts on isolation and vulnerability and is sonically inspired by the likes of The Beatles and Men I Trust.

Already a hugely successful and established songwriter, BABY B now looks set to take over the pop world as a solo artist under her own name. And we’re really excited to see it… Manchester’s got a new star!

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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!

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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.

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