Naarm/Melbourne based singer-songwriter Anna Smyrk shares a poignant moment of catharsis with new single ‘This is a Drill’. The impressive indie-folk offering arrives along with news of a debut album on the way. Spectacular Denial with be out on the 20th of March via Community Music
let the magic of Sametime’s brand new single “Is This The End?” fill your heart with possibilities for the year ahead. The track, that builds-and-builds before exploding in full colour, doubles as an inspirational diary entry for when the Australian brothers’ first upsticked and travelled 11,000 miles to their new homes in Brighton, UK, recording both their anxiety and hope. The duo will be releasing their forthcoming EP “Get Out Whilst You Can” on February 13th.
TABLE—one of Europe’s most compelling new DJ-producer acts, return to the sound sphere with 02 DISC, the follow-up to last year’s acclaimed debut EP 01 DISC. Following a landmark 2025 that firmly cemented their rise, the Swedish duo step into the new year with sharpened momentum and a release that reinforces why they are becoming one of the continent’s most intriguing names in electronic music. With millions of streams already under their belt—“Hotspot” at 2.9M and “Salve” soaring past 4M—the Swedish duo continue their ascent with a five-track offering that dives deep into their signature blend of afro-infused rhythms, jazz sensibilities and hypnotic house grooves. With “MOONS” and “Heal” already garnering a huge amount of attention, plus recent collaboration with UK artist Kaesu on “Serenity”, 02 DISC expands their sonic world with two brand-new cuts, the atmospheric slow-burner “Heart”—and the vibrant lead single “House of Jazz” which brings a feeling of excitement, lightness and good housey vibes to round out the EP.
Emerging hip-hop artist and producer Just Mikel. is back with his new single, ‘Peanut Butter and Jelly’ – a playful, personality-driven track that captures the fun, genre-blending energy he’s creating. Smooth and catchy, with a laid-back hip-hop vibe, the track nods to the style of artists like Steve Lacy and Mac Miller, while remaining unmistakably Just Mikel.’s own.
‘Peanut Butter and Jelly’ is available now on your streaming service of choice via APOLLO Distribution.
Rising independent psychedelic-rock band Flavours release their new single “Alibi”, marking the first release from their anticipated 6-track debut EP. Following a year of consistent live momentum and a string of standout early singles – including the fierce, atmospheric Still Heavy, the psychedelic debut Coloured Image, and the reverb-drenched Ground Up – Alibi arrives as a fully realised statement of where Flavours are heading next. Known across the Brighton music scene for their energetic, riff-driven performances, the band has steadily built a reputation for a sound that pays homage to classic ’70s psychedelic rock while pushing it forward with modern production and immersive, texture-rich arrangements. Written by Ben Archibald and brought to life by Flavours, Alibi explores themes of denial, self-reflection and escapism, offering a mood that is both cinematic and emotionally charged. Blending jangling guitars, atmospheric psych textures, and tightly-locked rhythm work, the track signals an hook, melody driven evolution from the punchy psychedelia of Coloured Image and the dreamy, reverb-soaked palette of Ground Up. Like much of their forthcoming EP, Alibi showcases Flavours’ “uncompromising guitar riffs,” “pounding bass lines,” and vocals that “swell and distort like crackling vinyl” – qualities widely noted in press coverage of their earlier releases. The band continues to balance heaviness and melody with precision, creating soundscapes that feel both expansive and immediate. The band state “‘Alibi’ is about getting out and seeing what life has to offer, wanting to change and to break out of bad habits but still feeling them pull you back in. It came from trying to move forward while part of you is still looking for an escape, caught between the urge to grow and the patterns that keep finding a way to pull you back.” – Ben Archibal
Katie Tupper has released her new single “Safe Ground” ahead of her debut album on January 21. The final preview before Greyhound is unveiled in its totality, “Safe Ground” is an unshakeable promise to a best friend. As life grows new branches and gnarls, Tupper’s root system is firmly held within the earth. Her devotion holds true whether those roots run beneath endless plains or city skylines — Stream.
She shares, “This is my platonic love song. I wrote it to my best friend about how lucky I feel to know her. It is my promise to her to always be a safe spot for her to land.”
Often receiving comparisons to Olivia Dean and Charlotte Day Wilson, Tupper’s smoky alto voice wraps together soul, indie and alternative R&B with just a touch of folky twang on her upcoming debut. Born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Greyhound unites the prairie roots of Tupper’s past with the blended and expanded worldview of her present.
Speaking on her upcoming record, Tupper said, “Greyhounds that race on tracks are given these parameters and rabbit decoys to chase that are unreachable. If the front/fastest dog gets close to the decoy it just speeds up to make them run faster. The dogs think they are chasing something reachable but by design it will always be slightly ahead of them. It made me think about my relationships and how I act in the world. I am often both the Greyhound and the decoy — chasing something unreachable and being the thing that cannot be caught.”
Brooklyn’s Endearments announce their debut album, An Always Open Door, along with the release of its first single, “Real Deal.” After recently sharing the news of their signing to Trash Casual, the trio of vocalist/bassist Kevin Marksson, guitarist Anjali Nair, and drummer Will Haywood Smith have been plotting their first full-length body of work — nine tracks of emotionally dense and instrumentally lush synth-backed indie rock. The upcoming album will be released on March 6 and furthers the band’s fruitful collaboration with producer Abe Seiferth (Nation of Language, Car Seat Headrest) — Pre-order the album.
“Real Deal,” the album’s first single, is an exploration of a slowly decaying relationship. Its central drama unfolds in a melancholic, saturated tapestry of layered guitars and climactic white-knuckle drive — one that culminates in a naked refrain that reflects the sudden and painful realization of being just an accessory to someone else’s desires — Stream.
As their highly anticipated fifth album ‘DAGGER’ rears into view, IST IST have shared its final pre-emptive single “Obligations”.
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With its pulsating bassline, driving beats, and synth throbs, “Obligations” is the enlivening new track from Manchester’s finest. Embodying the metamorphosis of IST IST as they gear-up for the next stage in their evolution, this latest cut is fittingly all about transformation and sacrifices that can come with it.
As vocalist Adam Houghton says:
“With “Obligations,” I wanted to capture the feeling of being bound to someone who represents both your salvation and your undoing. It’s about how love can feel like duty — something you can’t walk away from even when it hurts. I wanted to explore memory as something that both comforts and strangles, showing how the past can shape who we become. By the end, the narrator isn’t whole anymore, but they’ve accepted that pain and change are part of survival. It’s about transformation through loss — the quiet resilience of being altered by love.”
Houston, TX four-piece Trembler is excited to join the Rite Field Records family with the announcement of their new EP, Total Sorry, available everywhere on January 29, 2026. The first preview of the band’s shift in sound, “Wilt,” arrives today with delicate precision; soft guitars and vocals reflecting on loss. The song wades through despair to find the other side of grief, a hope-filled reminder to push through.
“‘Wilt’ deals with what it sounds like–watching something beautiful in my life die,” bandleader Luke Gonzales explains. “Losing my closest friends, having my view of something that consumed so much of my life splinter and leave, and wondering whether it was hollow all along. Generally, a good representation of the central feeling I was trying to capture on this EP. It’s sad, but in my opinion, sober in its acceptance that how things were are over now, in an attempt to move on.”
Eileen Carey is an award-winning country-pop singer-songwriter based in Altadena, California. Known for her infectious optimism and genre-blending sound, Carey has become a standout figure in the independent music scene, earning accolades such as the New Music Awards’ AC/Hot AC Breakthrough Artist of 2025 and the Independent Music Network’s Entertainer of the Year in 2025.
Her music, described as “West Coast Pop-Country”, is upbeat, accessible, and emotionally resonant. Carey’s singles like “Land with You” and “Good Bad Girl” have topped radio charts and earned praise for their empowering messages and danceable melodies1.
A dynamic live performer, Carey has shared stages with legends including Don McLean, Rita Coolidge, Jefferson Starship, and The Motels, captivating audiences with her “Gretchen Wilson-meets-Miranda Lambert” stage presence. Her shows are known for turning passive listeners into active participants, with line dancing, singalongs, and standing ovations.
Eileen Carey’s single “This Is Where” is a reflective, uplifting breakup song about two people who outgrew each other but carried the courage, love, and lessons forward—realizing the end of their story is actually the beginning of who they’re becoming.
Beyond music, Carey is a beauty ambassador for Joe Blasco Cosmetics, reflecting her commitment to self-expression and empowerment. She’s also the founder of The Music Mom blog, where she shares insights on motherhood, wellness, and creativity.
With over 25 career awards, performances at nearly 80 notable venues and a growing international fanbase, Eileen Carey continues to light up the music industry with her authenticity, positivity, and undeniable talent.
Indie-pop project GOODTWIN returns with its newest track, “Soak It Up.” Through sultry saxophone, smooth vocals, dreamy guitar, and a thumping bassline, the jazz-forward single delivers an intimate yet quietly expansive soundscape that lingers like an afterglow. “Soak It Up” is now available on all streaming platforms.
Marking a sonic evolution for GOODTWIN, the warm single pairs a swooning saxophone from Michael Dibs with the punchy, grounding bass work of composer Cameron Mehrabian. The result is a rich, soulful atmosphere fit for early-morning light and smoky corners of the night. This is music for green spaces, soft blue moments, and hushed, orange-tinted rooms. “Soak It Up” is a rumination on time and attention. GOODTWIN’s lead vocalist and creative force, Gus Alexander, wrote the lyrics in response to the pressures that make us “desperate to be accepted, useful, attractive – while so often we’re distracted.” As Gus puts it: “We lose sight of the why: why it matters, what it’s for. Riding the edge, but disconnected from the core.” The song becomes a quiet mantra for returning to that core. It’s a plea to soak up life as fully as possible. “Soak It Up” was recorded and mixed by Carly Bond and Germaine Dunes of Sound and Hearing at Altamira Sound and mastered by Jack Doutt.
ABBIE CALLAHAN
“Simon Says (Fine, Here You Go: Stripped)”
• With over 7M TikTok impressions, Abbie Callahan’s viral hit “Simon Says” has transformed heartbreak into a clever Americana standout. “Simon Says (Fine, Here You Go: Stripped)” answers fan demand with an acoustic, pared-back version that brings the emotional fallout of an all-too-familiar situationship into sharp focus, laced with the playful honesty fans of Kacey Musgraves love.
• Released on January 2nd, the stripped version arrived as a direct gift to fans who had been asking for an acoustic take since the song’s inception, spotlighting Abbie’s songwriting and raw vocal delivery.
• A companion performance video, “Simon Says (Live from Studio Eleven43),” was released alongside the track, with more new music from Abbie Callahan due in 2026.
TJ MINOR
“Promise To Problems”
• TJ Minor shares “Promise To Problems,” a pop-rock track about infatuation and fallout. Co-written and produced by Hush (Bring Me The Horizon), the song captures how quickly a connection can blur into complication.
• “When you first meet somebody, you’re only worried about making them laugh or making them like you. It feels like everything you’ve ever wanted, but if you don’t pace yourself, all those promises turn to problems quicker than you can say I love you.” – TJ Minor
• An official lyric video shot and edited by Ryan Lietzke will accompany the release, mirroring the song’s sense of emotional uncertainty. Shortly after the release, TJ will be making a surprise appearance at EDC Thailand during BOTCASH’s set on the main stage on January 18th.
Brooklyn via South Carolina DIY cross-genre musician Sanford: announces his third record Big Tent Revival due out January 30 available for pre-save now. Alongside the announcement, the artist shares the first taste with “Hooked on a Dream“–listen now.
The forthcoming LP, Big Tent Revival, picks up where the second album, Extinguished Dreams, ends–down to the guitar notes. Written, arranged, recorded and performed entirely by Sanford: (aside from “Just Waiting” which features Jay Rattman on assorted woodwinds), the new project sheds light the modern music industry, fleeting love, the passage of time, religion and more on through a mix of jazz, country, Americana, folk, prog-rock and more.
Expanding on the story of the album, Sanford: says, “Thanks to a hard drive failure it almost didn’t happen, and due to some recovery services being more like extortion, I was almost ready to just let the songs and album be forgotten. Luckily, I found someone that was much more reasonable so the album continued. There’s a mix of very personal views on some songs, personal experiences, commentary on scenes and current events, music industry, AI and long mostly fictional epics.” Previous releases off of the album include singles “CONTENT,” “We’ll Leave The Light On For Ya” and “Wasn’t Born Yesterday.”
Today’s release, “Hooked on a Dream,” brings the listener to Manhattan’s Avenue A in 2008 as the musician takes a moment to meaningfully reflect on the past. With sounds that pull from 80s and 90s alt-rock, Sanford: calls it “A college alt-rock tune about a past that is no longer there.” It’s an acceptance that things end.
Complete with blink and you’ll miss it musical tribute to David Lynch, Sanford: adds, “It takes the mid-late 2000’s East Village, where I spent a lot of time after moving into the city, and uses it as a setting, or person, or time, nostalgia, all up for interpretation to the listener.”
Emerging R&B artist Liso Tee opens the year with her new single ‘Is This Real?’, a smooth, sensual release that highlights her growing confidence as an artist. Slick yet understated, the track carries the ease of someone comfortable in the studio, which is impressive considering this is only her second release to date.
‘Is This Real?’ is available now on your streaming service of choice via APOLLO Distribution.
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