BANA, the boundary-pushing pop artist bridging Kurdish heritage with contemporary global sounds, rounds off her milestone year with a brand new single “Ripple Effect”, set to release 14th November 2025.
Hot on the heels of her intoxicating, dance-infused single “Air”, and subsequent remixes from a slew of electronic music’s finest—Meg Ward, Josh Parkinson, Ossie—
rising pop talent BANA returns with another electrifying release, “Ripple Effect”. The new offering pulses with crisp percussion and shimmering synths, providing a sleek, rhythmic backdrop for BANA’s effortlessly smooth vocals. With each release, the Kurdish multi-hyphenate continues to carve her place in the UK pop landscape, blending global influences with the vibrant energy of the contemporary electronic underground, solidifying her reputation as one of pop’s most exciting new voices.
Speaking on “Ripple Effect”, BANA explains: “[Ripple Effect] is probably one of my favourite songs I’ve ever released. It captures the feeling of passing down pain and hurt so accurately. Sometimes when we get hurt by someone or something we spread the pain without even realising that we do… and Ripple Effect simply talks about that.”
Rising digital pop artist Darling I Dreamt, the brainchild of genre-blurring creator Jonah Michael, returns with a bold new single, ‘What You Want’ – an exhilarating track that channels the spirit of 2000s pop while pushing into darker, glitchy terrain.
‘What You Want’ is available now on your streaming service of choice via APOLLO Distribution.
Romanie shares her triumphant new single ‘I Won’t Yell’ along with news of her upcoming album It’s Not That Funny, set for release on Feb 20 via Community Music.
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New single ‘I Won’t Yell’ arrives as a declaration of defiance. Originally stemming from a folk song Romanie had written years earlier, ‘I Won’t Yell’ was co-produced with Adam Hyde (Peking Duk, Keli Holiday) and Tom Stell (Golden Features), reworked during a 3 day co-writing session in Sydney. Speaking to the process, Romanie shares, “We turned this small acoustic song upside down into this powerful statement, keeping basically all the lyrics and giving them a new meaning.
The song is about not being heard as a woman: oftentimes we get called ‘too much’ or ‘too loud’ with the result of keeping our emotions to ourselves, or not speaking up about the things that we want to. ‘I Won’t Yell’ was a fun song to make: letting go of my constant self judgement with the nudge of Tom and Adam, who let me yell in the vocal booth.”
Chicago band This House is Creaking (THiC) have shared their new single “Something Else.” The band’s scuzzy noise pop sound gets glittering, white-hot sparks sent through it on this track. Introspection is couched within sharp, angular guitar as the track ranges from nebulous and bubbling to a splittingly intense cathartic explosion. Their inventive playfulness keeps the ear guessing and contrasts the confessional lyrics, a fittingly THiC approach to it all. This single follows last month’s release of their song “2 LAMP (lava lamp)”, which was chosen for Pitchfork Selects and Alternative Press A-Sides, and received acclaim from outlets such as Chasing Sundays and Glide Magazine.
“This is a song about accepting mediocrity in the face of failure, even when you cannot figure out why it is you’ve failed, and trying to fix things that seem to have broken without understanding how they broke in the first place,” says This House is Creaking, “It’s a funny song we made with our friends Peter Schultze and Hunter Borowick from Tuff Sudz.”
Myles Lloyd unveils I’m Still Thinking, his highly anticipated new album that cements his place as one of R&B’s most compelling new voices. The project marks a major milestone for the Montreal singer and songwriter, expanding on the emotional depth and sleek, modern production that have earned him a fast-growing global audience.
Infused with nostalgic textures, pop precision, and smooth falsetto melodies, Myles Lloyd’s music is both vulnerable and infectious. With roots in classic soul, modern R&B, and early 2000s pop, Lloyd crafts songs that speak directly to the overthinkers, the romantics, and anyone navigating the chaos of feeling too much.
With I’m Still Thinking, Lloyd turns his lens inward, diving deep into themes of anxiety, love, loss, and self-reflection. From the confident swagger of “Grapevine” to the cool introspection of “Cold,” every song feels like a late-night confession. Across 13 tracks, the album captures the restless thoughts of a young man learning to make peace with his past and himself, offering a raw, reflective, and unfiltered look into his world.
“‘I’m Still Thinking’ is the space between holding on and letting go,” Lloyd shares. “It’s where all the memories live not in pain, but in reflection. Making this album was like talking to myself out loud. I thought I was done processing everything, but these songs proved I wasn’t. It’s messy, honest, and really just me working through what I’m still feeling. Ultimately, it’s about understanding why we hold on, even when we know it’s time to let go.“
Coming from three continents, fluent in four languages, and being raised between vastly different worlds, Tanis is the definition of a global artist. Her upbringing took place across island coastlines, bustling cities and historic streets. With every note, Tanis asserts a truth she’s always lived – that identity isn’t inherited, it’s created. She was constantly surrounded by shifting landscapes and ever-changing expectations. Despite the kaleidoscope of cultures around her, Tanis carved her own path – choosing to not define herself by where she was, but who she wanted to be. Her music mirrors the same independence: no boundaries, unstuck to set genres or traditions, and unapologetically her own.
Building on the momentum of her breakout singles – ‘Priority’, ‘Kid’, and ‘Turn Off The News’ – she continues her evolution with the release of her debut EP ‘Just Some Stories’. The record showcases her distinctive voice and fearless songwriting, weaving together personal reflection, raw emotion, and the bold energy that has defined her journey so far.
The project also introduces two brand new tracks – ‘Child In The Empty Forest’ and ‘Not A Choice’ – which push her sound into fresh territory while staying true to the honesty and energy that first caught her listeners’ attention. Together, these tracks complete a body of work that feels both cohesive and forward-looking, marking a confident new chapter in Tanis’ artistry.
Speaking on the EP as a whole, Tanis said: “They say having a full life is living one filled with all sorts of experiences. I often get asked what my songs are about and ultimately they are “just some stories” that I’ve lived through and I’m sharing through music.”
Rising R&B singer-songwriter Owen Saward (pronounced saywood) releases brand new single ‘Without You’ via 0207 Def Jam and co-produced by R&B legends Angel and prgrshn. Listen here.
Blending the nostalgic magic of Nelly & Kelly Rowland’s 2002 smash ‘Dilemma’ with his own signature style, Saward joined by rising R&B vocalist Essii turns ‘Without You’ into an infectious, can’t-get-out-of-your-head song. Together, they deliver a new take on an iconic moment in R&B. The track marks the beginning of Owen’s next project, following the launch of his debut EP Chapter 1: Belief earlier this year in April.
Owen Saward comments, “sampling a classic is always risky but to see the reaction my take it on it has been getting is insane. Taking this year to write new music and find my sound ,that I’m so proud of ,has been amazing.”
The campaign has also fueled standout growth across Owen’s social channels. The song’s teasers have garnered Owen over 30,000 new followers, while TikTok clips have surged to 9 million combined views and 40,000 shares.
Owen Saward is a British R&B singer-songwriter from Hertfordshire. He has quickly risen to the attention of R&B fans far and wide – amassing over 200,000 followers over the last 12 months – through a blend of 2000s R&B influences with his soulful sound. Owen is building a reputation for his ability to craft tracks that resonate deeply with listeners; since last year’s breakthrough single “I Know”, he has counted over 10 million streams across his catalogue.
emerging pop sensation AJ Vitanza released his emotionally charged single, “WRITING ON THE WALL” out now via Handmade Records.
Following a string of successful releases including “2 MUCH 2 SAY,” “ONLY MY HANDS,” and “SLOW IT DOWN,” “WRITING ON THE WALL” brings AJ’s momentous year to a close with one of his strongest songs yet. With an immediately infectious hook, lyrical honesty and emotional clarity, it’s a true testament to AJ’s craft.
On the story behind the single, he shares, “It’s about finally seeing the truth for what it is – realizing I was only the call you made when the night felt empty, and learning not to fall for that again.”
Emerging singer-songwriter and producer Liv Bloore (she/they) steps confidently into the spotlight with the release of her debut single, ‘The Darling Song’– a hauntingly beautiful introduction to an artist set to make waves in the indie-folk world. Laced with tenderness, yearning, and emotion, ‘The Darling Song’ captures the quiet ache of falling in love from a distance.
‘The Darling Song’ is available now on your streaming service of choice via APOLLO Distribution.
Platinum-selling artist Lil Mosey is back with his new single, “Soulja,” out now via Cinq Music, GoDigital Music, and Love U Forever, and available on all major streaming platforms.
On the heels of his EP, Fall City, which has garnered over 2.4 million streams on Spotify since its release, “Soulja” is the newest addition to Mosey’s growing catalogue of hits. With over 5 million monthly Spotify listeners, the young lyricist has amassed over 1 billion Spotify streams for his viral hit “Blueberry Faygo”, surpassed 670,000 YouTube views for fan favorite single, “Margiela Pink”, and shows no signs of slowing down with this latest release.
On “Soulja,” Mosey’s lyrics effortlessly flow over an ethereal melody infused with infectious beats, perfectly capturing the carefree vibe he embraced while creating the hit. “I fell in love with this song while driving and replaying it over and over,” says Lil Mosey. “It’s about just having fun with it and not thinking too hard about how the song will be portrayed. When I’m making these songs, I’m just letting go and letting the vibe take me wherever it goes.“
Garrett Anthony Rice’s single release, “Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder” and surprise single “As Magic as the Snow,” captures two distinct but intertwined shades of reflection. Both pieces explore how loss and memory leave their shadow long after loved ones have left us.
“Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder” is quiet in a nearly holy way. The newest song from his upcoming double album, Equinox, reveals itself with the consideration of coming to terms with the past. Built on a melody that unfurls like a gentle guitar accented with soft flourishes of piano, you might think of the song less as a performance and more as a moment of memory. The writing feels like it is coming from those quiet corners of emotion, the moments when absence isn’t sharp, but simply part of the landscape. The spirit of the song is not to reconcile what has been lost. Instead, it captures the elegiac form of what once was. Whether the absence comes in the way of death, estrangement, or time doing what time does, the way Rice approaches distance is full of grace and tenderness that feels earned.
Emerging alt-pop artist Ula unveils her striking new project ‘Boysulk’, a 5-track EP that introduces her as one of the UK’s most intriguing new voices. Combining cinematic sonics with razor-sharp lyricism, the project showcases Ula’s evolution as a fully-fledged artist, producer, and recording engineer.
Rising star Medium Build, a.k.a. critically acclaimed singer/songwriter Nick Carpenter, is expanding his takeaways EP to encompass an entire ongoing playlist of new music with four brand new songs, out now via slowplay/Island Records UK.
Of the track ‘Balance’, Carpenter notes, “I wrote this song with my buddy James Glaves. We’ve both struggled for years with sobriety. Failed attempts at moderation. Manic swings between wellness and party lifestyles. My whole life sometimes feels like this huge pendulum swing. Never centered and balanced. This is a snapshot of trying to find that stillness in the chaos.”
The project also includes the new track ‘Ben Affleck’, which Carpenter says, “Y’all know that picture of Ben Affleck having the cigarette? I know you do. And I know you know the feeling of helpless abandon you can see in his face and body. This is a song about that feeling. It’s a song about wanting to die and wanting to know if you have any real friends. It’s a song about feeling fake as fuck. It’s a song about my good buddy Ben Affleck.”
The expanded playlist includes the re-released tracks ‘Stick Around’ from Carpenter’s Country LP and ‘John & Lydia’ from Carpenter’s Marietta EP, alongside the newly released tracks ‘Balance’ and ‘Ben Affleck’. Originally released earlier this year, the first three takeawaystracksreimagine songs from the early chapters of Carpenter’s career, featuring one reworked track each from his self-released albums softboy, roughboy and Wild.
Earlier this month, Carpenter teamed up with Nashville-based singer/songwriter Sydney Rose for a cover of Charli XCX’s hit song “Sympathy is a Knife” for the All Things Go 10th Anniversary Benefit Compilation. Medium Build also saw extensive praise over the summer for the new singles ‘Last Time‘ and ‘Drug Dealer’.
The addition of new takeaways tracks continues a busy 2025 for Medium Build which saw him tour throughout the summer, joining Alex Warren, Tyler Childers and Rainbow Kitten Surprise, as well as an intimate underplay show at Camden Assembly. Earlier this year, Carpenter supported Role Model on his sold-out No Place Like Tour for five dates in Australia. He also headlined shows across New Zealand and Ireland, with the international dates featured in installments of the mini docuseries “DIRT IN YOUR LUNGS.” Watch the official videos HERE.
Fresh off the release of her new EP iight bet!, Lola Brooke drops the visualizer for one of the project’s smooth R&B standouts, “Invest,” featuring N3WYRKLA. Watch HERE.
iight bet! is Lola Brooke in full control, sharp, emotional, and locked in. The seven-track project shows her switching gears with ease, bouncing between raw New York grit and melodic, vulnerable pockets without losing an ounce of her power. BET praised the EP, writing, “Lola Brooke is waking everyone up once again with her EP iight bet!. She’s already released two of the seven tracks, and they sound fire, so this project just might be promising.” Essence deemed iight bet! one of the Best New Music releases of the week, while VIBE called it a release you need on your playlist. Okay Player added, “The Brooklyn starlet’s journey continues and she now grapples with fame and success. She rides the whirlwind like she rides the beat. This is a call-to-action and a handbook, a reminder to get up, own your narrative, and redefine your own lane.”
For Jake Fields, all it took was $70 and a thrift store visit to change the trajectory of his life. While he originally had aspirations to be in professional baseball, the chance decision of buying a cheap electric guitar and amp was all it took for him to dedicate his life to music. What began as a hobby quickly evolved into live gigs at iconic venues such as Los Angeles’ Whisky a Go Go, Hotel Cafe, and The Troubadour—ultimately leading to a full-time career in professional music. After falling deeply in love with songwriting and performing, Jake released his first artfully written solo EP, Someday You’ll Be Mine, before releasing his No One Wants To See The Grand Canyon Alone EP under his new moniker, with songs spanning the themes of love, loss, culture, and family.
Now under the name Fields of Jake, he’s excited to share his upcoming 8-song album, mostly recorded at the studio Lucy’s Meat Market in Los Angeles. For this anticipated pop-rock record, Fields of Jake once again teamed with famed producer Jim McGorman (Goo Goo Dolls, Marc Broussard). Drawing inspiration from legendary songwriters such as Jackson Browne and Paul Simon, Fields of Jake blends storytelling and melody in a style alluding to The Kinks and Dawes. With classic influences and a modern perspective, Fields of Jake is building organic momentum while carving his space in the music world, laying the foundation for his future projects. Visit him online at JakeFieldsMusic.com.
fast rising future-pop artist Maria Domark will be releasing the darker, house-inspired VIP Mix of her recent single “is this what you wanted?”. Following the recent release of the vulnerable original, the beat-forward reimagining was produced in collaboration with Canadian DJ and producer Crimson Child. Where the original introduced the most intimate and emotionally raw side of Maria yet, the VIP Mix taps into the bolder, more industrial side of her sound. Fueled by heavy basslines and futuristic synths, the track pushes her further into the edgy, experimental world she continues to explore.
Emerging synth-pop artist Paris WYA has just released her rendition of Ariana Grande’s “Santa Tell Me” just in time for the holiday season. With stirring instrumentals and a refined, synth-pop approach, Paris WYA demonstrates her phenomenal ability to transform seasoned classics into lively cinematic variations. The release also includes a bonus acoustic version of the cover. “Santa Tell Me” is now available to stream on all digital platforms worldwide.
In crafting her version of “Santa Tell Me,” the sophisticated pop artist teamed up with producer Tony Calabro (Netflix’s The Witcher) and co-producer Drew Thurlow (Lea Michele, John Legend, The Jonas Brothers)—who also contributed guitar and synth on both iterations—to capture the nostalgic warmth and joyful spirit of the festive season. Both of Paris WYA’s renditions, mastered expertly by Vault Mastering (Twenty One Pilots, John Mayer, The Fray), feature similar falsetto runs and stylistic approaches to Grande, but the enlivened musician takes her orchestration one step further by adopting a whimsical, almost effervescent instrumentation for her cover. Paris WYA reinvents the original song, replacing its contemporary R&B and dance-pop influences with glimmering synths and ethereal notes. The result is a timeless rendition that interprets Grande’s iconic fills with a vivid twist. Discussing her decision to cover Grande’s iconic Christmas anthem, the adventurous singer-songwriter said, “‘Santa Tell Me’ was one of my favorite ‘new’ Christmas songs growing up: it came out when I was eleven, and it instantly became part of my holiday soundtrack. When my team and I started talking about creating a holiday track, this was the first song that came to mind.” In reworking Grande’s modern classic, Paris WYA didn’t seek to simply reiterate the track, but to create a version that’s adjacent to her current sonic ecosystem, mirroring the growth of her artistry leading up to her MANNEQUIN EP. “The goal was to make a version that could stand on its own apart from my EP, but still live in the same world I’m building sonically,” she added. “It’s my take on a modern classic — a reminder of the joy and comfort that music brings during the holidays.”
artist and producer Austel (Annie Rew Shaw) shares her divine new single ‘The Beach in December’ ahead of her upcoming live show at The Waiting Room on the 4th of December with Arthur Squawks – get your tickets here.
The new single arrives alongside a gorgeously nostalgic music video shot with her brother Louie on Brighton beach on an old camcorder. Sharing more, Austel said: This song has a very specific sense of place for me, but it’s also about reflection and looking back. So it felt fitting to retrace the steps of the journey within the video.’
Rich, soothing instrumental and meticulous lyricism reflect on the lasting impact that childhood has on our adult relationships. Beautifully cinematic, Austel wrote the track after a fleeting summer romance in Brighton ended amicably but sadly. Sharing more, she said: ‘I returned to the beach during the winter months (Bon Iver season) and reflected on how our childhood experiences impact how we move through the world. I decided to record the entire journey from Brighton beach to the train station, then the train back to London, on a Zoom recorder. I wanted to create a memory for people to get lost in for a few minutes – travelling with the song along the beach, on the train. It still evokes a lot of memory – it’s a bit of a time capsule, which I think is the work of the field recordings.’
LA-based indie pop artist Dani Felt is bringing a fresh twist to a holiday classic with her new single, “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” released November 22nd. Produced by Ernest Lee and mixed by Dallas Jack, the track re-imagines the timeless favorite with a cinematic, moody edge that blends modern pop sensibilities with heartfelt nostalgia.
Originally created for a film pitch, the piece resonated so deeply with Dani that she chose to release it as an artist project in its own right. Featuring soulful vocals, lush production, and an immersive, atmospheric tone, her rendition beautifully reflects the warmth and bittersweet emotion of the holiday season.
“I wanted to put out something magical for the end of the year to reach everyone’s hearts for the holidays,” says Dani.
Marti Perramon shares his new EP Boy From Barcelona, Baby via Polydor Label Group. The five-track project features previously released singles ‘All My Life’, ‘Sugar (Honey Ice Tea),‘Peace Sign’, as well as two new tracks ‘Cellotape’, which explores being a hopeless romantic even against the impossibility of someone living on the other side of the world, and ‘Mutual’, a slow-jam about closure that collides a rap verse with an anthemic, upbeat chorus.
Marti says about the project, “It’s the highs and the lows of me as a human, but an accurate representation of how I view and react to the world around me. I moved to the UK when I was 9 years old from Barcelona. I have always felt like an outsider in some sense and it was music that was my saving grace and my confidence in times where I didn’t even know the language. This project means a lot to me because it helped me finally gain ownership of who I am, in a world I felt I always sat outside of.”
French electronic and afro house artist Moojo returns with ‘Mimisiku’, a new single that effortlessly bridges emotion, spirituality, and dancefloor energy. Rich with world-inspired beats and uplifting electronic textures, the track captures the vibrancy, soul, and cultural curiosity that have become synonymous with Moojo’s sound.
K’Alexi Shelby, a foundational figure in Chicago house music with a career spanning more than 40 years, makes his debut on Carl Craig’s Planet E Communications today with “Ancestral Rhythm” featuring Tony Loveless. The 12″ & digital EP also features the previously released C2 Edit from Carl Craig.
The nine-minute track is a hypnotic journey through old-school house and forward-thinking electronics, blending the raw pulse of machine-driven rhythms with organic percussion and soaring, escalating textures. The Klassik Mix finds Shelby and Loveless tapping into their most uncompromising rhythmic instincts, bridging the legacy of Chicago and Detroit’s intertwined musical DNA.
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