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Nigerian-American artist, songwriter, and producer Mannywellz announces his highly anticipated R&B/soul EP Small Chops, with a trailer and official cover art arriving June 5 via Vydia.
Entirely self-produced, the 7-track EP is inspired by the popular Nigerian appetizer assortment of the same name. Small Chops marks the last EP Mannywellz plans to release in this phase of his rollout, serving as a sonic “appetizer” for what comes next in his evolving creative world. The project blends soulful vocals, rhythmic grooves, and emotionally resonant storytelling shaped by both his Nigerian roots and American upbringing.
Alongside the announcement, Mannywellz unveils a cinematic trailer set within his signature pink aesthetic. Moving through scenes of Manny playing piano and dancing through the house, the visual is narrated by a woman speaking about sending a meaningful gift to a man she’s never met, subtly teasing Small Chops as the long-awaited offering he is preparing to share with the world. Throughout the film, Nigerian appetizers remain a central visual motif, using food as a metaphor for identity, intimacy, and cultural duality.
The announcement follows the success of his latest visual for “How It Feels” featuring Wale, which surpassed 1 million views in just two weeks. His August 2025 release “Holy Father” helped introduce the sonic world of the EP.
Rising Brighton multi-hyphenate talent Boudicca releases her explosive new EP
Boudi The Baddi – an exercise in world building that ties together all the sharp,
melodic elements that make Boudicca one of the most exciting artists in the UK
landscape.
Boudi The Baddi unfolds like a self-written character study, placing Boudicca at the
centre of a world shaped by emotional extremes, self-destruction, desire, and
reinvention. Across the project, she casts herself not as the victim or the hero, but
as the architect of her own chaos, someone fully aware of her flaws, impulses, and
contradictions.
The EP arc quickly moves through a plethora of emotional states with a coherent,
cinematic intensity. Across the trap-infused opener, “The Balance”, driving synth
lines allow Boudicca to wrestle with opposing forces within herself, moving between
recklessness and restraint, emotional volatility and calculated control. Elsewhere,
“BBG” dives headfirst into the euphoric haze of infatuation, capturing the addictive
pull of fantasy and the dangerous comfort found in emotionally consuming
connections, made all the more alluring by Boudicca’s mesmerising vocals.
Adding on to his new album Echoes of the Emerald Sands, eclectic producer, multi-instrumentalist, and visual artist Monster Rally today releases the bonus track “Cassiopeia” featuring award-winning composer and producer Jay Wadley. Monster Rally and Wadley share origins in heavier music that led to current careers making world-building, immersive soundscapes. Perhaps the album’s most danceable moment, both artists’ histories allow them to intertwine so smoothly. Wadley’s recent screen credits include I’m Thinking of Ending Things, Tell Me Lies and many more — Stream the bonus track.
Monster Rally shares, “I was really eager to work with Jay on this track knowing how impressive and versatile his work is. After I got back some of the first edits from Jay, I was blown away. His drums, bass and falsetto really transform the track into a funky, gritty disco party that you can’t help but want to dance to.”
Released in March via Flowering Jungle, Echoes of the Emerald Sands is Monster Rally’s first record that isn’t purely instrumental. He recruited a whole fleet of artists and industry friends to sing over his recordings including LEISURE, Sessa, TOLEDO, Munya, Benét, TV Girl, X-Cetra, JORDANN, Nella, Miles Michaud of Allah-Las, Mei Semones and Jordana. The album also features a rework of great American composer Henry Mancini’s instantly recognizable 1961 track “Lujon.”
San Franciscan genre-bending artist Grooblen returns today with new single “Am I Breaking Policy Or Just Having Fun?”. This latest outing finds Ellie Stokes’ Grooblen alter-ego rejoined by recent compadres Nikita Daron (drums), Spencer Lay (guitar), Alejandro Lara-Agraz (bass), Eva Alejandra (backing vocals) on a track that solidified their reputation as part Devo, part diva.
“Am I Breaking Policy Or Just Having Fun?” is Grooblen dialing in some of their punkiest riot girl influences on a track that was born in an awkward moment when Stokes was aggressively questioned “why are you in a band?!” in a formal moment. The result is a snark-loaded playful outing that provides an answer through a gritted teeth smile.
Grooblen celebrate this release by heading to the east coast for a weekender with art punk band Tea Eater. This short tour consists of a stop in Tea Eater’s hometown of New York City as well as Grooblen’s first ever shows in Philadelphia, New Jersey, and Maryland. Tickets and further info here.
New York band Joudy releases the next single from their upcoming album, “Three Dollar Bill.” With distorted drop-tuned guitars, a heavy-handed bassline, powerful drums, and a clean yet raspy vocal delivery, the new offering is a blistering cycle of contradictions. “Three Dollar Bill” is raw, riff-driven alt-rock charged with aggressive energy that hits heavy from the jump — Stream.
The band shared, “‘3 Dollar Bill’ is an explosive, chant-ready anthem that balances abrasion with melody while digging into the uneasy cycle of wanting what will ultimately undo you. ‘We are in perfect danger’ and ‘you could never leave, I would never stay’ lock into a spiraling exchange that feels both confrontational and resigned, capturing the push-pull of connection at its most volatile and inevitable phase, framing a connection that survives only through imbalance and contradiction.”
Building on the momentum of his debut single, “Chances,” emerging pop artist Eric Reinhart returns with “Keep It Simple,” a sleek, edgy, and self-assured new single that channels frustration into clarity. Built around a tough, no-nonsense mindset, the track captures the moment of choosing to cut through drama, trust your instincts, and move forward without overthinking.
“I found myself in a really frustrating situation,” Eric shares. “Someone did something I just couldn’t believe, and I had to deal with it. I hate drama, but I had no choice. So I just told myself: keep it simple, don’t overthink it, move forward. That mindset became this song.”
After more than a decade spent shaping the sound of modern British R&B, Angel’s list of international collaborators underlines his truly unique position in the landscape as one of UK R&B’s most gifted and complete musical talents: from Cleo Sol to Giggs, to Scorcher, Burna Boy, Wizkid, and Davido, the multi-instrumentalist, producer, and vocalist emerged combining street charisma with innate, generational musical talent, moving seamlessly within the worlds of UK Rap, Grime, and Afrobeats, penning numerous top-ten records and albums and perhaps most critically-defining, the breakthrough UK #1 for then-underground Grime crew Roll Deep with “Green Light.”
Now returning to the ether with “Call Me,” Angel steps back into the spotlight with renewed purpose and intent. Equal parts nostalgic and forward-thinking, the release captures the raw emotion and timeless songwriting that has made Angel such a totemic and celebrated figure in UK culture.
Los-Angeles duo Fake Dad releases their mania-fueled new single “Third Degree.” Writing and refining the song from the road, they perfected it against the grindstone of their audience’s energy, night after night. “Third Degree” became an easy fan favorite — a crossbreed of Fake Dad’s saturated electropop roots and the gritty, punk energy of their live show. Casting their own world of avant-garde characters through their music, Fake Dad’s latest offering is simply desperate for your love — Stream.
Singer Andrea de Varona shared, “We really wanted to make a 2000s-inspired club jam that still had the angsty, Riot Grrrl-esque energy that has been at the forefront of Fake Dad’s performance and writing style over the past couple of years. This time, though, rather than going for all angst, all yell we wanted the crux of the song to circle back to something really vulnerable. So yes, I’m this anti-establishment, ‘calling out the man’ baddie, but also I want to be seen, and I want to be loved for all the parts of me. And the realization that maybe the nuance of my inner world makes me kind of messy and insane. Like I want to be untouchable but also really want to let my guard down and be accepted. And at the end of the day, who doesn’t feel a little crazy when it comes to love and relationships?”
JPEGMAFIA has unveiled his highly anticipated new album EXPERIMENTAL RAP, an era-defining 25-track project he wrote, produced and mixed in its entirety. It’s a definitive statement and masterclass in left-field innovation blending rap, punk, rock, industrial and gospel into a fearless sonic landscape. From one of music’s most uncompromising creators, EXPERIMENTAL RAP challenges the boundaries of hip-hop while reinforcing JPEGMAFIA’s reputation for sharp, provocative lyricism and boundary-pushing creativity.
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Japanese band SiM is excited to announce their highly new album HOOMAN AFTER ALL, set to be released September 2 via UNFD. Additionally, they have shared a brand new collaboration with Yukina of HANABIE. Stream “BLiNDEYES feat. Yukina from HANABIE.” now here, and pre-save/pre-order HOOMAN AFTER ALL here.
“We are so pumped to announce that our new album “HOOMAN AFTER ALL” drops September 2!” shares frontman MAH. “This album is our full on tribute to the prime era of rock from the late ’90s to early 2000s. It feels fresh, but at the same time, there’s this weird nostalgia running through it. We’re taking this album all over the world, so get ready. See you in the pit!”
At first glance, transient might appear a readymade title for the solo record of a percussionist, but its secondary meaning—the poetic dimension of the term, and its inward, psychological power—rings markedly true here: in their first solo record, Lesley Mok shares an assemblage of sonic vignettes suffused with introversion, poignancy, nostalgia, and contemplative observation.
In fall 2023, Mok decided that a solo record would be the appropriate way to distill several years of exploring sound-making beyond the physical drum kit. Sculpted as a combination of digital electronics, live improvisation, and studio manipulation, Mok describes the music as a passage through affective zones—like a slow deliberate walk through a museum where its unknown sensorium unfolds itself to you—exploring rhythm, timbre, texture, weight, pulse, and the ways that the confluence ofthese elements can help unfurl and sonify our emotional landscapes. Feelings of being outside oneself, meditations on interiority, observations of self and surrounding—all distantly shimmer in the colloidal fog of this music, within which diegetic film scoring, the presence of composers like Autechre, Robert Hood, and Ryuichi Sakamoto, the exploratory abstraction of contemporary improvisation, the propulsion of Cuban Rumba drumming, and the figurative language of acousmatic sound all coexist.
Mok’s turn to electronics for this release unfolds in the generative exploration of melody, cadence, resonance, and decay exploded into a physical sound world. The record expands on the sensibilities of Mok’s work in their debut record The Living Collection, in which each musician’s artistry is heard in an organically attuned and responsive totality. Mok embodies the large ensemble as a soloist—organizing elements in a way that explores interaction, conversation, and the balance of individual parts into a unified whole.
Ottawa-based singer-songwriter Heliara shares Everything’s a Love Song, a deeply intimate and emotionally rich EP that explores love in all its forms. Blending pop, rock, indie, and genre-spanning influences, the six-song collection unfolds as both a personal reflection and a universal meditation on connection, vulnerability, and what it means to love and be loved.
Originally conceived under the working title Eclectic Love Songs, the project evolved organically as its deeper thread revealed itself. “I wanted to explore different types of love and different musical genres,” Heliara explains. “When I realized each song reflected a different form of love, the title Everything’s a Love Song just made sense.”
The EP culminates in its most personal moment: “Confessions to my Daughter,” a heartwarming and vulnerable closing track that captures the depth of motherhood and unconditional love.
Electronic music powerhouse, Jonas Blue, is back with his latest anthem, “Girl.” Fresh and irresistibly euphoric, the track tailor-made for summertime listening –effortlessly vibrant and fun with a magnetic pull, “Girl” officially arrives on May 29, 2026 on Defected Records.
Anchored by a free flowing rhythm, infectious beat and infectious vocals, Jonas Blue elevates the track’s frequency with every drop as he leans into nostalgia from house music’s iconic Y2K era. Harnessing the playful energy of summer, “Girl” is a freefall of uninhibited joy that’s built for the dancefloor – quintessential Jonas Blue.
Australian singer-songwriter Ruel returns with his new single “Debbie Don’t Cry,” available now via Giant Music – listen HERE. The release is accompanied by an official visualizer – watch HERE. The song marks the latest preview of Kicking My Feet & Screaming – Part Two of his sophomore double-album, arriving June 12, and follows recent singles from part two “Hate Myself” and “Don’t Say That”.
Built around glossy ’80s-inspired synths, warm guitars and Ruel’s unmistakable vocal delivery, “Debbie Don’t Cry” balances emotional vulnerability with an undeniable sense of momentum. The track unfolds as a slow-burning pop anthem, weaving together themes of guilt, devotion and nostalgia, anchored by the instantly memorable refrain, “You set me on fire, I’m never leaving.”
Ruel shares: “I’ve been dropping hints about the track for ages and now Debbie is finally here! Making this song started off as a kinda joke on a writing trip. Me and the other writers got back to the house pretty late at night (maybe a little buzzed) and started messing around. Skip to the next day and Debbie was finished. It became an instant favourite of that writing trip, plus I played the guitar solo at the end which felt really good as I think I’m a pretty average guitarist, so I surprised myself!”
Platinum-selling powerhouse rock band The Pretty Reckless have released title track “Dear God” from their upcoming fifth studio album, arriving June 26th via Fearless Records – listen HERE and pre-order DEAR GOD HERE.
With “Dear God,” The Pretty Reckless lean into a haunting and emotionally driven sound, led by frontwoman Taylor Momsen’s commanding vocals as she pleads in the chorus, “Dear God, can you lift me up, can you take me higher / Dear God, can you lift me up, keep me from a fire.” The track steadily builds toward an electrifying guitar solo that gives the instrumentation room to fully shine, underscoring the song and album’s themes of wanting to escape “hell” for something greater.
Taylor Momsen says of the song, “‘Dear God’ is desperation set to music. When life gets that physical, that brutal, you leave your body and start begging something bigger than yourself to pull you out. That space between heaven and hell isn’t a metaphor. It’s somewhere you actually live.”
Multi-platinum, GRAMMY-nominated artist Tyga has returned with his new single “2POPS” out now via EMPIRE – listen HERE.
Produced by Nic Nac, Count Bassy and Jacob Olofsson, the track arrives just in time for summer with a catchy, upbeat energy. Pulling from classic hip-hop influences while keeping a modern feel, “2POPS” taps into Tyga’s signature style with a memorable hook and fun production. Built for late nights, loud speakers, and nonstop replay, “2POPS” is poised to soundtrack the season.
The release follows last month’s announcement that Tyga will expand his creative footprint into feature filmmaking with Baby, You’re A Star, a coming-of-age musical drama currently in production in Portland. The project marks Tyga’s feature film debut in a starring role, with him also serving as co-writer and producer.
St. Catherine’s Child is the project of Ilana Zsigmond, a transatlantic singer-songwriter rising in the Indie Folk/Americana scene. Born in England and raised in New Haven, Connecticut, Ilana’s music is shaped by both continents, blending the poetic storytelling of Americana with the dry wit of her British Sensibilities.
She recently signed to TRO Essex Music and its label arm Shamus Records, further enriching an iconic catalogue including Woody Guthrie, David Bowie, T. Rex, Pink Floyd, Black Sabbath, along with breakthrough artists such as Jaden Evans and Flamy Grant. Named after the patron saint of eloquent women, her vocal strength and enchanting songwriting lie at the heart of St. Catherine’s Child. Her 2025 album, This Might Affect You captures Ilana writing at its most honest and raw yet.
Her latest release, a double single covers project features her own irresistible and modern renditions of the classic tracks, “Cosmic Dancer” by T. Rex and “Fly Me To The Moon” by Bart Howard.
New York–based singer-songwriter and musician ROREY transforms raw confession into art that unsettles as much as it heals.
Her sophomore EP, Dysphoria, released August 15th, 2025 is a fearless plunge into the contradictions of mental illness, where haunting melodies and ethereal vocals merge with hypnotic, swirling instrumentals. Co-written and produced in 2021 with longtime collaborator Scott Effman, the project captures the chaos, beauty, and disorientation of a young artist clawing her way toward meaning in the midst of a manic episode.
ROREY’s 2026 single release “Temporary Tragedy” is powerful, raw and poignant. She confides, “The song is about the cost of self abandonment when you grip intimacy and what it means to choose yourself.” The track was accompanied by a cinematic music video chronicling the rumination and spiraling that can follow the end of a relationship. “The video is rooted in my first queer relationship, its message is universal: sometimes love isn’t enough to bridge the gap between hope and reality, when the other person can’t meet you there,” she shares.
Her single “Dying Fire” is cathartic dream pop with bittersweet melodies and lush arrangements. ROREY explains, ” ‘Dying Fire’ sits in this space between love and impossibility. The song doesn’t blame or excuse it simply states with radical acceptance that what once was can never be again. Similar to ‘Temporary Tragedy’ love can only go so far when one person is left carrying it alone”
Her latest release “Sudden Death” is an enveloping musical embrace complete with grit-laced guitars, emotive vocals and enthralling sonics. Rorey confides,” ‘S
udden Death’ admits defeat before the game ever begins because I already knew I lost to my feelings for this person. It’s also an innuendo for intense desire that goes far beyond yearning into borderline obsessive memories that held me hostage in the past I projected onto the present.”
Italian duo Mind Enterprises release their new album Negroni Love, out now. The release follows standout performances at Coachella and arrives amid a sprawling international tour.
Negroni Love expands the playful universe that has made Mind Enterprises one of the internet’s most beloved projects. The album leans into themes of late-night escapism, Mediterranean nostalgia, and the duo’s distinctive vignettes of cigarettes, Negronis, football commentary, and endless European summer nights. The aesthetic extends into a dedicated merch collection including vinyl and CD editions, sticker packs, T-shirts, a Negroni Love glass, and more. The vinyl run has already sold out online.
The sound of Negroni Love broadens Mind Enterprises’ signature Italo-disco palette, incorporating a wider range of sounds and references throughout the record. While tracks like “Da Sola,” “Tacchini,” and the title track lean fully into the duo’s sun-drenched aesthetic, other moments push into more unexpected territory. “Another World” pulls from trance influences, “Aria sulla 4a Corda” reinterprets Bach through an electronic lens, and “Burn It!” incorporates baroque-inspired harmonies, showcasing the duo’s ability to balance playfulness with more ambitious musical arrangements.
Aja Maria is the kind of artist who doesn’t just sing, she transmits. Born in Baltimore and raised on the sounds of Anita Baker, Sade, and Tank, her music blends R&B and soul with heavy emotion and an unapologetic sense of truth. From a childhood spent performing in musicals to a Broadway debut at the mere age of 12, Aja’s journey has always been rooted in purpose. Her voice, smooth yet aching, carries stories of heartbreak, healing, and raw self-worth.
Aja’s breakout single “Brand New” is a powerful and resonant release that marks both a personal and artistic rebirth. The record signals a bold new era, setting the tone for her debut album produced by King Midas, a vulnerable, soul-drenched body of work that refuses to play by industry rules. Her second single “Congratulations” is a sultry, late-night groove centered around a love that continues to find its way back.
More than just a vibe, Aja is a force. She doesn’t chase trends, she builds sanctuaries with sound. Her work is deeply intentional, echoing themes of love, loss, sensuality, and spiritual growth. Whether it’s a lyric, a look, or a moment on stage, everything she touches is rooted in impact. Her mission? Shift culture. Move people. And create art that hits deeper than the charts for the people who need it most.
ssolana shares her brilliant, debut EP ‘Flow Over Fire.’ The record comprises of 5 tracks that provide a snapshot of a vulnerable project reflecting on her teenage years, discovering who she is and how the world sees her. Each song follows the journey of impactful lessons learnt in her adolescence that have stayed with her and shaped who she is today. ‘Flow
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