NYC-based power-popgaze band Heaven are excited to share the second single from their upcoming third full-length album, Dream Aloud, out April 4, 2025, via Little Cloud Records. Out now, “The Fire You Know” is a fever dream of a lyrical vision, melancholy orchestral sounds anchored by hi-hats keep fated beliefs and secrets deep inside. Out now with an official music video, today’s single features Megan LaMarca on cello recorded by her husband Anthony LaMarca from The War On Drugs. Heaven’s usual choir of noisy guitars are traded in for lush string arrangements, resulting in complete sonic entracement.
The official music video for “The Fire You Know” was filmed in Upstate New York in and around an early 20th-century farmhouse in Narrowsburg, NY, aptly called the Nowhere House. Directed and shot by Jeska Sand, the excursion from NYC was an escape into the cold snowy recess of winter to find the fire and the warmth needed to conjure the vision, voluntarily stepping into the doorway of the madness that is believing.
alt-pop artist EDDY is back with her latest single Telepathic. With a rising reputation for her ethereal yet commanding sound, EDDY’s new release weaves together blissful vocals with delicate, shimmering synths elements. In doing so, she crafts a jazzy and experimental composition that draws listeners in with its intricate charm.
Singer, songwriter, and producer, Daniel Arison, has released his highly anticipated single, “Selfish,” today. This deeply personal track marks a pivotal moment in his creative journey, as it was the first song written for his upcoming album and became the thematic foundation for the entire project.
Daniel recalled the pivotal moment that inspired the song during a recent studio
session with his producer, Larzz. “I walked into the session and knew exactly what I
wanted to write,” Daniel explained. “I told Larzz the story behind the title: one day, I
had a huge blowout with one of my friends. He came to me and yelled at me for an
hour and a half, accusing me of being self-involved—never calling, never asking how
he was, never making the effort. In the moment, I felt really defensive and denied
everything he said. But a few days later, I sat with myself and thought, ‘Maybe you’re
right. Maybe I am selfish.’”
Who better than the legendary Belgian post-punk and new wave pioneers THE NAMES to release a new album titled “Encore!”? This much-anticipated album stands as a testament to their unbreakable commitment to an ever-evolving sound. Since 1977, they’ve stayed true to their unique, eclectic style, captivating fans across the globe who continuously clamor for more.
Emerging from the iconic Factory Records alongside JOY DIVISION and NEW ORDER, THE NAMES have etched their place in music history. With a cult following and a sound that remains as invigorating as ever, “Encore!” continues their journey, offering a fresh milestone in their timeless discography.
the seven-time GRAMMY®-nominee and platinum-selling R&B singer-songwriter makes his highly anticipated return with the release of his new single, “TWENTIES” (produced by Sevn Thomas, Maneesh Bidaye, Jahaan Sweet, Matthew Burnett, Jeff Gitty), and its official music video, directed by Loris Russier. “TWENTIES” marks GIVĒON’s first release as a solo artist since 2022.
Multi-platinum hip hop artist DDG keeps his 2025 hot streak going with the release of his new single and music video, “The Method.” The track was originally previewed while he was writing and recording it on a livestream with PlaqueBoyMax, DDG’s “Pink Dreads” co-conspirator. It arrives at the behest of DDG’s ravenous fanbase, which has been clamoring for its official release for several weeks.
GRAMMY-nominated multi-platinum hitmaker Coi Leray has unleashed her new single today, “Keep It,” her first new release since November 2024. The versatile artist flaunts her range with sung vocals as she describes painstaking heartbreak inspired real life experiences.
“Keep It,” produced by Taylor Hill / Tommy Brown, is available now.
avant-guarde newcomer Nora Lilith shares her exceptional single “Skeletal Aphasia.” The noir track oozes in sophistication and was produced & written by Berlin resident. File besides the likes of early BANKS releases for the magic and admire their similarities to mould beautifully thought-out introspective songwriting and production to make a perfectly contextualised track that you hear today. Nora’s next EP “Stories in Flesh” will land on March 14th.
Bristol-based chanteuse – HANNAH ROSE PLATT – makes a sweeping return in 2025 with news of a new album ‘Fragile Creatures’.
Due for release via the Xtra Mile Recordings this Spring, her vivid, intricate, and thought-provoking new work is led by the single “Curious Mixtures”, which is streaming on all services today.
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Following on from her artful, articulate ‘Deathbed Confessions’ album, Hannah returns with an emotively executed concept record to rival it.
Anatomising the complex relationship between women and medicine throughout history, ‘Fragile Creatures’ explores how centuries-old myths and misconceptions in the pursuit of science have impacted female health, while creating countless injustices and inequalities.
Opening the door to this mysterious, medicinal world is the captivating first single “Curious Mixtures“ – streaming now. Guided with her trademark siren-esque vocals, this witchy dream-pop folk song invites listeners to slink through an ancient moonlit woodland and become a silent observer to a midwife as she goes about her work in the dead of night. Listen to the song here.
Rikas, an ensemble born from the depths of profound friendship, embodies a unique blend of musical prowess and distinctive style. The Berlin-based four-piece are known for their brisk, easygoing harmonies, anthemic choruses, and egalitarian style, where each member contributes equally to songwriting and shares the spotlight both in the studio and on stage. The breezy alt-pop band have been in forward motion with each other since their earliest days starting out in their hometown of Stuttgart. Now, guitarist and keyboardist Sascha Scherer, bassist Sam Luca Baisch, drummer Ferdinand Hübner, and guitarist Chris Ronge are unveiling their riveting sophomore album, Soundtrack For A Movie That Has Not Been Written Yet.
With an underlying theme of motion and driving, the band were inspired by their travels during the creation of the album. Written across Berlin, Los Angeles and also in Amsterdam with Benny Sings, Sascha shares, “I think a lot of bands have trouble staying still. When you stop touring and moving to a new city each day, you feel lost. I feel like our new album is capturing that feeling of go, go, go.” This feeling of inertia contains layers: there’s a sense of restlessness, but also brotherhood and camaraderie—feelings Rikas aim to depict in each of the album’s videos.
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