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.
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.
While still only 20 years of age, US singer and songwriter avalon has already won our hearts. We can’t express how much we’ve fallen in love with this artist’s work, and her new single, ‘how to lie’, is sure to add even more hype for the talented starlet.
The track encapsulates the devastating pain that we suffer from broken relationships. The song projects intensity and rawness but also feels vulnerable and fragile. avalon explains:
“‘how to lie’ was written almost two years ago. I was talking to someone that I really liked. One day I was in a session and got a call from that person. I went to the bathroom and as the conversation went on, I began to realize I was getting dumped. When I am upset I write poetry and so during the phone call I went to my notes app and started to write these poems. I went back into the session and sang the poems I had written literally 2 minutes prior, with tears in my eyes and a runny nose. It was so real and raw.
Obviously that situation sucks but I am so happy the song was recorded in that painful moment. During the period of sadness from that situitionship ending, I would listen to the song and feel so seen and understood. It really got me through that hard time. When I tease ‘how to lie’ on social media I get comments saying ‘I can feel the emotion wow’ and it gives me goosebumps every time because I was literally crying in the take we used.
I hope this song can bring comfort to people who don’t feel enough or who don’t feel seen. The song is about giving a whole plate and constantly getting a crumb in return- it is not about a breakup, my experience just happened to be in that form. So I dedicate this song to people who love hard and love fast in any situation. It is very draining and lonely sometimes. You are not alone, I see you, I hear you and I wrote this song for you.”
avalon’s authentic approach to songwriting tells us that this is an artist who is certain to pick up momentum in 2026. This is a talent unafraid to share her truest emotions with the world, and that’s something incredibly refreshing to experience.
Manchester-based, Spanish-born artist Isabel has unveiled one of our favourite songs of the autumn, and we genuinely can’t wait to share it with you today.
‘All The Lies’ is a powerful statement piece that blends indie-pop with soulful R&B in the most finessed, finest way imaginable. The track is lifted from Isabel’s freshly released EP, ‘It Is That Deep’, of which she says:
“I’ve always been dramatic about everything, even the small things. This EP is me owning that side of myself and turning it into something honest and a little bit funny too. It’s about feeling things deeply but learning to see the light in it.”
The song, and in fact, the entire EP, is a phenomenal piece of work that deserves to be heard by everyone. Fans can watch Isabel performing at Live at Leeds on the 15th November and in Madrid’s Sala B on the 20th November. Catch her while you can; we’re certain this artist is destined for global domination.
Fans of Stevie Wonder’s 70s work will absolutely fall in love with Samm Henshaw’s latest offering, ‘Get Back’.
As we’ve come to expect from this modern master of soul, the song feels classic in its style of production, yet also presents an alternative, indie edge that adds so much character and texture.
The melody flows beautifully, while the introspective lyrics tell of pining for the moments in life we didn’t appreciate as much as we should have.
“You’re looking back at a time that you had maybe taken forgranted, and you want to get back to that place.”
The track is taken from Henshaw’s upcoming record, titled ‘It Could Be Worse’, which is out on the 21st November. The album will only be released on vinyl, and you can pre-order it here.
Nigerian star Blaqbonez has just unveiled a new collaboration with acclaimed London rapper AJ Tracey that is so perfect that we’ve had to make it our Track of the Week.
‘Consistency’ delivers a mesmerising mix of R&B and rap. The melodic sound complements lyrics that tell of self-belief and focusing on being the best version of yourself. As an anthem of empowerment and confidence, this is the kind of music that instantly uplifts.
The song is lifted from Blaqbonez’s new album, ‘No Excuses’ (out now), which also features other big talents like Pa Salieu, Leostaytrill, Olamide, and Bella Shmurda.
With more than 75 million streams to date, there’s no denying that Blaqbonez has firmly placed himself as one of Nigeria’s biggest music exports.
“‘Nostalgia’ came so out of the blue for me, I was back home in Ireland playing FIFA with my little brother when it hit…I really wanted to embrace the drama, how hard I find it to move on from someone, & I love how fluid the whole process was. I wrote it over that weekend, and we had it mixed & mastered by Friday. We really wanted to keep as much as we could from the original demo, because the feeling was just so fresh.”
Alfitude has featured SHY Martin so many times that we should just call ourselves her biggest fans at this point. With that in mind, it won’t come as a surprise to know that our Track of the Week comes from this hugely acclaimed Swedish artist and songwriter.
‘l.o.v.e’ weaves elements of alt-pop with indie and adds a touch of shoegaze into the mix, creating a sound that feels raw and organic, while the melody evolves from understated verses to anthemic choruses.
SHY’s next full-length record is due for release next year. Oh, and fun fact: to date, SHY’s work as a songwriter has amassed her more than six billion streams. Beat that.
We’re going to be really honest with you… The first few seconds of this song didn’t connect with us at all.
But we also couldn’t stop listening… and well… we found ourselves completely mesmerised by the end, to the point where this is now our Track of the Week.
‘Y&I’ by DeepFaith (aka Byron Spencer and Danial Stricker) is just an utter delight to experience. Its surreal and experimental production, courtesy of Matias Téllez, bounces between genres as diverse as electronica, pop, synth – and even choral – all the while sounding like a cohesive piece of work.
Alongside the release of the song also comes a music video, which was created by DeepFaith’s closest friends, chosen acquaintances and family:
‘It’s community. It’s the world. It’s finding your people even when things feel or are shit in the church of the night.”
While we tend to focus on future-forward sounds on this site, sometimes we can’t resist premium, top-grade classic soul. For those unfamiliar with Gaby K, this rising UK talent is, in our opinion, one of the UK’s most exciting prospects.
‘Momma Told Me’ is the singer-songwriter’s latest release, and it’s a gorgeous slice of soulful pop that is sure to win any listener’s heart. The song looks at coping with loneliness and reminds us to love ourselves first and foremost.
“I wrote ‘Momma Told Me’ on the stage in life where you are single; it’s about managing ‘loneliness’, receiving advice from friends and family about dating and just trying to navigate the single life. Being single is such an important part of your life, learning to love yourself, growing alone and being able to enjoy your own company. I think we sometimes forget that it’s a time we should embrace and enjoy and not look for the next partner.”
We’ve loved Gaby K’s work for quite some time, and we really can’t wait to see what she comes out with next.
Fright Years are undoubtedly one of Scotland’s most promising emerging indie-rock outfits. The recent release of their debut EP, ‘Still Life’, brought the Edinburgh-based group to prominence across the indie world, and that momentum isn’t slowing down anytime soon.
New single ‘Wait For Nothing’ is an incredibly powerful song, not only sonically but also lyrically. The track confronts our fears of death and encourages us to embrace life to its fullest, while the production is bold and confident in tone.
“Wait for Nothing is about finding comfort in mortality, It’s a realisation that life is short, and a call to devote yourself to your passion despite fear. Writing the lyrics felt like a personal pep talk: focus on what matters make the changes you need, and pour your energy into the things you love.” – ” Kelly, Fright Years
With praise from the likes of BBC Radio 1 and CLASH already under their belts, we’re very sure that Fright Years will break into the global market very soon.
“I wrote it about moving to LA and feeling a little bit lost in the chaos, like everything was falling apart. It felt like nothing was working. The chorus is quite ethereal and a nice let go for me. I thought, ‘Well even if everything around me has turned to shit, I’m going to stay sweet, still be kind, and attract the right kind of people.’ I got my friend Sora to play the cello in the bridge, which I LOVE. I cry sometimes when I listen to that part. And it’s such a fun song to perform live!”
UK singer and songwriter Alexander Wolfe has been on our radar from as early as 2019, and we’re still very much in love with his work.
The artist returns today with a beautiful new single called ‘Talk’, and its message is a serious one:
“‘Talk’ is a song I wrote in response to the statistic that young men are more likely to die from suicide than anything else. How am I meant to accept the fact that the thing most likely to kill me in this world is me? The song is a call to action for lads to talk about their shit. To each other, to therapists, to the old lady on the bus, whoever it is, just talk. We have to break the shame. We need to stop seeing vulnerability as weakness.”
Mental health amongst men is something rarely touched upon in indie music, and it’s so reassuring to see artists like Wolfe releasing songs like this to the world. Hopefully this track, and its lyrics, will encourage some listeners to seek any help and guidance that they might need right now.
The song marks Wolfe’s next chapter in his music career, and we’re looking forward to seeing what comes next from this hugely gifted musician.
Acclaimed Swiss singer and songwriter Kings Elliot returns with a powerful and deeply emotive song today, titled ‘What If This World’.
The track’s lyrics are some of the most beautiful and thought-provoking that we’ve listened to in quite some time.
These are raw and sincere words that tell of some of the artist’s perspectives of the world around us, and are sure to tap into any listener’s heart and mind.
Barefeet on this earth Watchin’ it burn, smoke in our lungs They’ll eat all their words Then we’ll be heard bitin’ our tongues I know that it hurts But it’s worse dyin’ young It’s hard watchin’ it turn What if this world isn’t for us?
The song serves as a taster to the artist’s next album, ‘Born Blue’, which is scheduled for release on the 26th September 2025.
UK-based outfit Korder has unleashed one of the most impressive releases of the week, and we’re really excited to include it on these pages.
‘end of an eternity,’ mastered by the acclaimed John Webber, is a euphoric piece of music that is not only refreshingly unique sonically but also incredibly moving. The track seamlessly presents listeners with a fusion of genres—from dreamy pop and shoegaze to pure, raw rock.
And it seems like we’re not the only ones who are impressed by Korder—they’ve already been featured by BBC Introducing, showing that they’re ones to watch for in the coming months.
“It was important for the new era of Lucky Iris to start with an exploration into what first got us into electronic pop music. As soon as I was old enough to even try and get into a club, all I wanted to do was go out dancing. It was my first taste of freedom which was so special to me – the first time, the music that got me there, and the rush of going out has always stayed with me.” – Maeve, Lucky Iris
Acclaimed Irish artist EDEN is back this week with our track of the week, and honestly, it’s one of the best releases we’ve come across in quite some time.
‘Ghost in the Shell’ is a refreshingly experimental electronic pop song that carries with it essences of both melancholy and joy in a thoughtful and balanced way. The sound is unexpected and intriguing but also sincere and emotional.
“‘Ghost in the Shell’ was written on my tour bus in 2023. i remember having this crushing feeling of wanting something so badly that could never happen. i was overwhelmed. we all love things that cant/don’t love us back.“
EDEN is currently readying the release of his next album, ‘Dark,’ which is scheduled for release later this year. EDEN’s work has recently garnered praise from the likes of Fault and Hotpress, showing that this talent is still as highly regarded and loved as ever.
Words can’t really describe how much we’re blown away by bat zoo’s heady new single, ‘Lemon.’
This song treats listeners to a smoky blend of alternative R&B and soul. The sound is mysterious and intriguing, while also maintaining an emotive essence.
Impressively, ‘Lemon’ was created by bat zoo himself in its entirety, showcasing his skills as a singer, songwriter, and producer. With praise from the likes of Atwood and c-heads magazine, it’s clear this Berlin-based artist has a very bright future ahead of him.
We’ve not come across an artist who excites us as much as alternative artist Max Baby has in quite some time.
This emerging Parisian singer, songwriter, and producer crafts a style of sound that is so refreshingly distinct and unexpected, yet also so emotionally charged that it really does leave you feeling like you’ve experienced music in a new way.
‘I Can Do Anything’ was driven by a breakup – but it also looks at the inner struggles that haunt us when we try to overcome our pain and bring ourselves back from the abyss. The track is sonically raw and lyrically introspective and feels like a song we can all relate to.
“’I Can Do Anything’ is a push-pull between shadow and light, a raw song about the inability to let go, masked by a defiant but hollow sense of empowerment. I was going through the toughest breakup of my life when I wrote it. But it’s not just a breakup song, it also questions the relationship I have with myself. The chorus came first, like an empowering mantra I was repeating to try and lift this weight off my chest. But the more I tried to move on, the more I wondered: can you ever truly get rid of something like that? Or do you just learn to live with it?”
Absolutely first teased ‘I Just Don’t Know You Yet’ earlier this month on a recent North American tour with BANKS.
The song quickly spread across social media after footage of her performing the then-unreleased track in Arizona caught traction on TikTok, resulting in today’s official release.
