Swiss singer-songwriter NEMO shares their eagerly anticipated debut album Arthouse via Island EMI – listen HERE.
With hundreds of millions of streams of floor-filling anthems, NEMO has given a taste of their personal identity, establishing themselves as one of the most exciting and courageous artists on the global pop scene. On their debut album Arthouse, the Swiss superstar now invites listeners to celebrate beauty, positivity, and diversity together.
Arthouse represents a utopian mindset and a place of longing, a safe space, a think tank, and a blasting house party; a space for encounters and exchange, but also plenty of room for self-discovery, challenging genre boundaries and conventions to create their very own idea of contemporary pop music.
“I don’t want to hide or pretend. For me, it’s all about self-definition without limitations or compromising, but just being me,” NEMO comments unapologetically. “This album presents the complete NEMO sound for the first time, showing who I really am.”
In collaboration with renowned musicians and songwriters Jez Ashurst (Little Mix, Leona Lewis, Maisie Peters), Maegan Cottone (Britney Spears, Kylie Minogue, Post Malone), Sacha Rudy, Mia Gladstone, Liam Maye, and PomPom (John Legend, Noah Cyrus, Suki Waterhouse), Arthouse is an expertly crafted blend of glam-pop, electro, and art pop, with funky opener ‘Ride My Baby’ sending listeners straight to the dancefloor, then lead into the rhythmic beats of ‘God’s A Raver’, with its exuberant piano hook and heavenly strings.
Embracing grand gestures and indulging in drama and ecstasy, NEMO draws their inspiration from icons such as Prince, Michael Jackson, David Bowie, and Björk; artists that celebrate creative freedom and non-conformity. This is evident in the passionate ‘Casanova’ and the driving ‘Eurostar’, bridging both London and Paris, two significant cities where the album was created.
“On the one hand, the songs were inspired by many English artists and British history, on the other hand, you can also clearly sense the special Parisian attitude to life. A sophisticated light-heartedness and ease you don’t feel in any other city. ‘Eurostar’ was one of the first songs for this album, and looking back, it was a kind of signpost for my journey so far.”
GRAMMY® Award-winning multi-platinum artist, creator, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and one of the most influential music producers of all-time Timbaland and groundbreaking AI-native pop artist TaTa proudly present the music video for her debut new single “Glitch X Pulse” out now. Highly sought-after director Mike Ho [Karol G, Cardi B] notably helmed the blockbuster visual, building a world without comparison on-screen.
Australian singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Eddie Benjamin releases “HOME,” a deeply intimate and gorgeously spare collaboration with his friend, collaborator, and current tour headliner Shawn Mendes. Out now via Epic Records, the single arrives with an atmospheric video and serves as one of the centerpiece songs of Eddie’s anticipated forthcoming debut album. Listen to “HOME” with Shawn Mendes HERE and watch the video HERE.
Performed by Eddie and Shawn on acoustic guitar — and produced by Eddie with co-production by Alex Salibian (Harry Styles) — “HOME” is an intricately strummed folk ballad about the exquisite ache of letting someone important go. “I wanna fall into your collar, it makes the world a little smaller,” Eddie begins. “I wanna feel it for a moment, but can we leave the door cracked open?” That push-and-pull of craving both connection and freedom also shapes Shawn’s tender verse. “I have this recurring dream, you build a life with someone else,” he coos. “I swear I want you to be happy / Hell, I want that for myself.”
Rising pop singer Jae Stephens returns with her latest single ‘Boyfriend Forever” out now via RAEDIO / Def Jam Recordings. The new track drips with a nostalgic early-2000s pop radio sound and cheeky confidence where Jae channels her inner pop princess while exploring the thrill of moving on to a new beau.
‘Boyfriend Forever’ follows the release of her most recent SELLOUT II EP — with both the EP and singles like ‘Afterbody’ praised by Billboard, Wonderland Magazine, Clash Magazine, Rolling Stone, NPR, NOTION, Rated R&Band more for its inventive pop-R&B fusion and bold personality. SELLOUT II is the worthy follow-up to the acclaimed 2024 effort SELLOUT, home to ‘WET’ recognized by ELLE as one of the Best Songs of April 2024 and fan-favourite ‘Body Favors’ which has 1.5 million streams on Spotify. “SELLOUT” turned heads across the industry, leading to a recent stint opening for FLO on their “AAA Tour.”
Jae recently launched The Sellout Podcast with Jae Stephens where she interviews fellow artists who are unique innovators in their respective lanes with recent guests including the likes of Aaliyah’s Interlude, Jenson McCrae, MNEK – among others to premiere soon. She is also set to take the stage at her sold out show on November 24th at The Lower Third in London with new music on the horizon marking the start of her next era as she continues her mission to carve space for a new generation of unapologetic Black pop stars.
With their sophomore album fast approaching, synthpop outfit Magnetic Skies announce the expansive new single ‘Everything’s Alright’, out 17th October.
On 7th November, Magnetic Skies will release their new album Fragments, building further on the epic soundscapes of their 2023 debut. Prior to its arrival however will be the final single ‘Everything’s Alright’, with thundering bass powering the verses, an explosion of synths in the chorus, and band co-founder Jo Womar contributing ghostly vocals towards the song’s end. While previous singles ‘Back to Life’ and ‘A Place on Earth’ explore the chaotic and fractured nature of our world, the upcoming new single goes one step further…
Simon Kent (frontman): “This is the most hopeful, positive track on the album, conveying a feeling of being present, of love, and reclaiming joy. It captures a euphoric, possibly nostalgic moment where life feels whole again, and looks hopefully towards a moment when we regain focus – ‘this is where we take control’.”
ALT R&B RISER INDIA SHAWN RELEASES NEW SINGLE ‘GONE’ – WATCH HERE
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“She blends sultry vocals with vulnerable songwriting…a masterclass in emotional clarity.” – NPR
“India Shawn has a voice that flows like honey and lyrics that cut to the heart.” – The Fader
“India has long been an artist’s artist—respected, studied, and celebrated by those in the know” – CLASH
“Shawn’s voice soars” – Wonderland
LA-born alt-R&B artist India Shawn has released her new single and video for “Gone” – watch here. Written with D’Mile, Bianca “Blush” Atterbery and Jean Baptiste Kouame, ‘Gone’ continues Shawn’s self-empowering and relatable style of penning memorable and instantly catchy storytelling. The production is loaded with unexpected gems – surf guitars, whistling, clapping, and culminates with a piano solo that embodies a feeling of freedom when you regain your sense of self. The video was directed by David Maxwell and gives a neo-Western cinematic scope to the Soul/Pop anthem, and highlights Shawn’s liberating and empowering vocals.
India says, “‘Gone’ isn’t just about someone leaving, it’s about what I gain in their absence. Peace. Clarity. Strength. This song is about being more than okay alone—it’s about finally feeling powerful in it.‘Gone’ is about releasing what doesn’t serve you—not in bitterness, but in clarity. It’s me learning that being alone isn’t lonely when you’re finally honest about what you deserve. I wrote it from that moment where you stop fighting to fix something that keeps breaking you, and instead, you choose yourself.Sonically, I wanted to break out of my own box with this song. D’Mile and I kept pushing until it felt bigger than just a pretty track—it had to feel like an anthem for finally walking away and not looking back.”
Turning the page on what promises to be a legendary era, trend-setting and chart-topping multiplatinum artist, rapper, singer, storyteller, visionary, and entrepreneur Rod Wave returns with an emotionally charged new single and music video entitled “Leavin” out now via Alamo Records.
Listen HERE. Watch the music video HERE.
Across the track, an infectious soul sample echoes through sparse percussion and icy piano. This naked soundscape only draws a spotlight to Rod’s powerhouse performance. His high register trembles with raw emotion as he nearly breaks down and wonders, “How I stay afloat with a hole in my boat?” Lines like “Pain deep inside me, I should’ve kept running” barely contain his feelings. Finally, he attempts to escape during the refrain, “I’m leaving again, but this time don’t wait on me.”
Ultimately, “Leavin” cuts just as deep as his most popular material does—perhaps even deeper.
Minnesota trio Heart To Gold are back with new song “Double Vision” and upcoming U.S. tour dates supporting Harrison Gordon. Produced by Grammy-nominated producer Will Yip (Title Fight, Turnstile) at Studio 4, the track is an anthemic crash course on self-reflection, a punk ripper that turned into one of their most emotionally-charged moments yet. Fueled by a restless sort of introspection, “Double Vision” is paranoia meets pressure with massive hooks, as melodic as it is menacing.
Vocalist/guitarist Grant Whiteoak says: “In a world full of terribly dark dates, I just had the itch to make something that sounded more upbeat. I can be very paranoid and afraid about my role in the band, people’s perception of my life and the leadership I’m forced to maintain. I can even kinda feel lost, always being so in my head, especially when I see myself in the mirror. Those ideas inspired the lyrical direction.”
acclaimed pop singer, songwriter and producer elijah woods releases his highly anticipated debut album, Can We Talk?. With more than 1 billion streams, sold-out headline tours across Canada and Asia, performances at major international festivals, and a coveted opening slot for Niall Horan, elijah woods has established himself as a global pop phenomenon.
Having already built a worldwide following entirely as an independent artist, he now delivers a record that captures both the emotional intimacy and magnetic pop craftsmanship that have defined his meteoric rise. Across the 11 songs, Can We Talk? blends raw vulnerability with irresistible hooks, affirming elijah as an artist who thrives in the space where honesty and undeniable pop energy meet.
“‘Can We Talk?’ is the most personal project I’ve ever made,” says elijah. “It’s a collection of late night thoughts and real conversations—things I’ve said, things I wish I’d said, and things I’ll probably never say out loud. For me, it’s about the messy, beautiful parts of trying to connect with people and how easy it is to get lost in miscommunication. At the same time, I was chasing a sense of sonic maturity—finding comfort in letting songs breathe emotionally while still pulling listeners in with production that feels big, bold, and alive. This album feels like finally letting people sit in the room with me while I figure it all out.”
Empara Mi is stepping into the finale of her album, ‘Monsters & Masochists’. A body of work that is more than just an album, it is carefully carved chapters of a much deeper narrative – a journey through a path of sadness, anger, self-destruction, acceptance and everything in between. The visionary artist sees music not just as sound, but as an all-encompassing sensory experience. And her new conceptual album is exactly that. Shifting effortlessly between styles, from soul-stirring ballads to electrifyingly raw compositions, she exhibits her musical and narrative voice as one of the most unique of her generation.
As much a visual artist as a musician, ‘Monsters & Masochists’ has unfolded in tidal waves, with ‘I Can’t’ amassing over 1 Million YouTube views and over 1.1 million TikTok views in its first month and ‘Masochist’ succeeding it with over 500k YouTube views in its first two weeks. And along with honours from music video awards in Berlin, LA and London, ‘I Can’t’ was the Best Music Video winner at the Cannes World Film Festival. The single also debuted at #64 on the UK iTunes Chart, and was named BBC Introducing Track of the Week. And, overall, Empara Mi has earned 12M TikTok views, 7.2K videos using her tracks, and 5.63M views on Youtube.
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