dramaclub is the most exciting discovery of the week, and once you press play on their new single ‘love in the darkness’, you’ll see why.
This Floridian quartet craft a style of indie pop that is refreshingly original. Their productions balance experimentation with playfulness and nostalgia, resulting in sounds that are unexpected and intriguing.
‘love in the darkness’ sonically carries hints of M83 and Capital Cities, while the lyrics speak of the metaphoric ‘tug of war’ that comes with caring for someone.
The track is lifted from the group’s forthcoming ‘for every room’ LP, which is out soon. In the meantime, you can explore more of their music right here.
West Michigan’s Joe Jenneman only came across our radars earlier this week, but we’re already in love with his powerful style of sound. Now based in Nashville, this singer, songwriter and producer crafts songs that are not only sonically interesting but also lyrically captivating.
‘Throw Your Stones’ is a song that packs a punch. It has elements of ’90s Britpop blended with indie and alternative rock, resulting in a production that is immediately arresting. The lyrics use the story of a toxic relationship to serve as a metaphor for vices that do us more harm than good. Jenneman elaborates:
“On the surface ‘Throw Your Stones’ is about being in a toxic, possibly even abusive relationship. While that’s definitely one accurate interpretation, I believe the concept also applies to any sort of vice. What I’m personally singing about varies from a partner, a substance, or any other range of addictions which could be haunting me at that moment. I hope whatever the cloud a listener may have over them, that they’ll find comfort in knowing they aren’t alone in their struggles to overcome dependency.”
Jenneman is already an accomplished musician who was a finalist in the American Songwriter’s Road Ready Contest and was also hailed as one of 2025’s ‘Artists to Watch’ by iconic tastemaker EARMILK.
“My parents showed me that love is something you work at and grow within. It is steady. It is chosen. ‘Sweet Rose’ came from realising I was in something that did not feel like that. There is a moment when you look at your life from the outside,” You see the person you love, you see yourself, and something shifts. ‘Sweet Rose’ is that mirror moment. It is uncomfortable, but it is also freeing.”
We’ve long believed that Isak Danielson is one of Sweden’s best songwriting talents, and his new single, ‘Always You’, only makes us affirm this even more.
This is a classic heartbreak song that reminisces on the ‘what ifs’ of a failed relationship. It’s a deeply moving track that could relate to anyone healing from a wounded heart.
“The guy I wrote this song about was not the one I was supposed to end up with, and I’m so glad I didn’t, but it’s interesting to look back and reminisce on the what ifs. What if I had stayed with this person? Could it have turned into something amazing? Has the love of my life passed me by? And of course, I don’t feel that all, but thinking about that sort of Sliding Doors scenario got my imagination going. I remember I had taken this video of the guy dancing to ‘Bette Davis Eyes’. The sun was coming into the room and he looked so happy. It was good times. ‘Always You” reminds me of one of those romantic movies where two people who’ve broken up do come back around to find each other in the end, like The Notebook or One Day… only nobody dies.”
The song features acclaimed pianist Litens Anton Nilsson, as well as the Stockholm Studio Orchestra.
Born in Greece and based in Brooklyn, OXFLOYD is an artist who is gaining momentum with his emotionally charged style of alternative pop.
‘oxygen’ is a haunting, raw, and powerful statement that details the devastation of suffering from heartbreak. A sharp kind of pain that is so intense that simply surviving feels heavy.
The song was created alongside acclaimed executive producer Brent Kolatalo, who has also worked with the likes of Lana Del Rey and Bruno Mars. It’s rare to come across an artist so comfortable with exposing their true emotions, and we’re excited to see what comes next for OXFLOYD.
With her unique and unashamedly bold approach to electronic pop, Berlin’s FLOSS has become a name to watch. This rising talent recently gained a tonne of traction after releasing an EP called ‘ANGRY B!TCH RAVE’ and continues to build momentum with her new single, ‘Wasteland’.
The song treats us to an energising and hypnotic mix of hyperpop and techno-pop. It’s a fearless and experimental production that commands you to listen, and frankly, we’re obsessed.
FLOSS’s music has gained support from outlets as respected as Vogue and Berliner Zeitung. She’s also played the iconic stages of the Reeperbahn and Lollapalooza festivals and supported Sophie Ellis-Bextor on tour.
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.
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.
“This song is a desperate plea for answers in a world that presents itself so enigmatically. It speaks about the daily struggle to exist under capitalism, about how easy it is to look at one’s peers in disbelief that they can navigate such terrain successfully. It touches on grief, ambition, heartbreak, anxiety and depression. It is essentially a synopsis of all of the themes in the music to come this year and is for everyone asking the same question – how the f*** does everybody else manage.”
“At its core ‘2SIDED’ is about yearning and tension. It’s about being struck by a bolt of desire and building up the courage to put language to that feeling, to make it real.”
American starlet brooke continues to impress with the release of her latest masterpiece, ‘LOVE AGAIN’.
This is as ambitious as it gets for alternative pop. The track features three beat switches and three key changes, building a soundscape that is like none other. It’s cinematic and makes an instant impact and, impressively, was created by brooke entirely by herself.
“‘LOVE AGAIN’ is the centerpiece to my new project ‘CARDINAL’ [listen here]. Built around three beat switches that grow from dark harmonies with 070 Shake/Billie tension, to an exploding Igor and Brockhampton level finale. I built it alone at 2AM in my Brooklyn bedroom, stacking vocals and designing every synth.”
brooke has garnered more than 350k streams since 2024 and picked up attention from tastemakers like DMY, Fashionably Early, and Kings of A&R.
Dolder are a rising UK-based outfit consisting of identical twins Dani and Zara. We’re absolutely mesmerised with their new single, ‘The Motive’, which has just been released alongside their debut EP of the same name (listen here).
This Newcastle duo’s style of sound fuses indie and alternative pop and treats listeners to melodic songs that are easy to listen to while also being loaded with thoughtful lyrics.
Dolder have so far garnered praise from outlets as prominent as Rolling Stone, Wonderland, NME and Dork magazines. Not bad going for these two very gifted siblings!
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!
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.”
