Simon Lucas-Hughes

After more than a decade marked by growth, setbacks, and self-discovery, Ryan John Clary has released his highly anticipated debut album, LIFE, LOVE & YOU. This album is more than just a collection of songs, it’s a testament to Clary’s resilience, his journey through personal and creative struggles, and his ultimate reconnection with music. For Clary, LIFE, LOVE & YOU represents a hard-won victory of perseverance, creativity, and recovery.

Katie London is back, and she’s louder, prouder, and more daring than ever. Following the success of her summer EP, Feelings N Stuff, the pop-rocker has unleashed her electrifying new single, 12th Of Never. A bold track signals a thrilling evolution in London’s sound, marking a shift from heartfelt pop anthems to darker, rock-infused soundscapes. With its swagger-filled delivery and irresistible melodic hooks, 12th Of Never provides a track which would fir right in among the UK top 40.

Returning from a four-year hiatus, Alina Ly shares the new video of ‘Keep Me Warm’ performed live, a beautifully intimate performance which enforces the emotive nature of the songwriting.

LION is on a mission to shatter societal norms with their electrifying hyperpop track, Break the Binary. Featuring punchy drums, hyperpop aesthetics, and sassy vocal lines, the song captures the boundlessness of identity. With a danceable four-to-the-floor beat, it exudes confidence and celebrates standing in one’s power, encouraging listeners to embrace the infinite possibilities of existence.

Following a series of captivating teaser singles throughout 2024, Sarah Hickey takes a bold step forward with the release of her debut album, Fastener. A captivating blend of folk, indie and country undertones, the album is close, heartfelt and warming. Comparable to the likes of Phoebe Bridgers, The Staves, Bon Iver and even singer-songwriter legends like James Taylor and Joni Mitchel, the album brings a wonderful collection of tracks which are raw, beautifully warming and emotional.

Helsinki-based singer-songwriter Carla Aakre shares the warming melancholic sweller ‘through’.

Renowned spoken word artist and musician Joshua Idehen shares the brilliant new EP, Mum Does The Washing. The four-track project, a collaboration with producer and instrumentalist Ludvig Parment, is a masterful blend of poetry, experimental ideas and modern club sounds that offers commentary, emotional resonance and a sense of dancefloor energy.

Glasgow-based post-punk six-piece San Jose have unveiled their sprawling new single, Dirty Linen. Building a reputation for their boundary-pushing live performances and avant-garde approach to writing and musicality, the band’s latest offering captures the essence of their live shows and showcases them as one of Scotland’s most innovative new acts.

Brighton quartet Winter Gardens unveil the beguiling and beautiful new single Search Party, taken from the upcoming EP

French artist and producer WØLZT has carved a distinct niche with Tapes From The Maze, a mesmerizing three-track instrumental EP that fuses ambient soundscapes, post-rock textures, and cinematic grandeur to create soundscapes which are at once soothing and unsettling.