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Brighton-based indie-pop and folk artist frances mistry unveils her brand new EP leave myself behind, arriving alongside its final single, ‘whydoitry?’. Closing out the four-track project, the song sees frances turn her attention to the frustrations of being a young artist trying to find her place in an industry that can often leave you questioning your own worth.
leave myself behind is out now on your streaming service of choice, via APOLLO Distribution.
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Hoodtrophy Bino delivers a multi-dimensional body of work balancing raw street authenticity with West Coast bounce and introspective vulnerability across 16 tracks. The project navigates mental health struggles, street paranoia, and emotional burnout on reflective cuts like “DRAMA KID” and “Lost It,” while effortlessly shifting into breezy California anthems like “Where U From” featuring RJMrLA and “Blind Somebody” featuring Spank Nitti James. Relentless street energy and heavy-bass production drive high-impact collaborations like “Beretta” featuring Tadoe, “Distraught” featuring Joe Moses, and “Bout That” featuring Philthy Rich.
Bino turns up the momentum for the night scene on bouncy, club-ready tracks like “Fell 4 It” featuring Baby Money, “Drip Drop” featuring Heaven Marina, “Pretty Bitches” featuring Stiff Barbie, and “Bad Bitch Party” featuring Luh Kel. KeyKinya lends a soaring hook to the resilient “White Flag,” while Rustah Jay and Xxtra join on the explicit late-night anthem “F*ck Me.” The project anchors itself in deep emotional weight toward the finish, confronting toxic relationship strain and personal loss on “Let You Know” and “Leave Me Alone” featuring Joe Moses, before closing on the melancholic, piano-driven “Tired of the Hurt” featuring Heembeezy.
Hoodtrophy Bino has a stacked lineup on the horizon, kicking off with a performance alongside Bravo the Bagchaser in Pomona on September 11th. From there, he joins Chief Keef on tour before hitting the road again in December with Luh Kel. HoodTrophy Bino has generated over 70 million combined views across platforms, anchored by viral hits like “Proud of You” featuring Chrisean Rock and over 80,000 active Shazamsdriven by “I Want Her” playing at LA Rams and LA Clippers home games. Beyond his chart traction, Bino holds 121 total film festival awards for his documentary “Breaking the Generational Curse” and “The Real” music video. He also stars on the reality TV series “Coming Up in Miami.”
Zack Gibson is a 17‑year‑old Scottish singer‑songwriter and multi‑instrumentalist from Broughty Ferry, Dundee, quickly emerging as one of the most promising young artists in Scotland’s new wave of acoustic pop talent. Writing on both guitar and piano, Zack blends heartfelt storytelling with clean, melodic songwriting, crafting songs that feel both intimate and instantly memorable. He releases his vibey debut single “Figure It Out” on 4th September 2026.
A multi‑instrumentalist on guitar and piano, Zack writes with a maturity far beyond his years – drawing on real experiences, youthful vulnerability and a natural storyteller’s touch. His sound sits comfortably in the lineage of Lewis Capaldi and Gerry Cinnamon, yet carries a fresh, modern edge that is unmistakably his own.
Zack’s journey began early – taking piano lessons at five, later teaching himself guitar, and writing songs with a simplicity and emotional clarity that immediately stood out. His breakthrough came at an under‑18s songwriting camp, where his talent caught the attention of Kyle Falconer, frontman of The View. Falconer described him as an “unreal talent” after Zack’s performance earned a standing ovation – an early moment of recognition that led to the pair writing and recording together at Falconer’s home studio in Spain to work with producer Andy Gannon (Robbie Williams, The Courteeners).
Zack went on to secure support slots on Falconer’s Scottish tours, gaining valuable early live experience. He has also supported Cammy Barnes, taking to the stage in Aberdeen and proving he could hold his own alongside one of Scotland’s rising folk‑pop voices.
Chicago-born producer and DJ Azzecca today releases her new single ‘dissolve’ on her own Cosimea imprint.
‘dissolve’ is a record defined by persistence. The demo followed Azzecca through years of studio sessions, taking on different forms as she continued returning to the idea and searching for the version that felt complete. That patience ultimately shaped one of her most dimensional productions to date. Buoyant and full-bodied, ‘dissolve’ moves fluidly between Azzecca’s heady house and kaleidoscopic techno, layering hypnotic textures over an insistent groove that pulls the track deeper into the dancefloor.
“‘Ddissolve’ has been worked and reworked into so many different tracks over the past couple of years. I knew it had potential and found myself coming back to it in every studio session. The wait was worth it and I am so happy with the final result.” – Azzecca.
Emerging indie-pop artist Sophie Price returns with ‘Wasted’, a haunting new single that captures the strange limbo between adolescence and adulthood. Written from an honest, reflective place, the track sits with the uncomfortable realisation that growing up rarely looks the way you imagined it would.
‘Wasted’ is available now on your streaming service of choice via APOLLO Distribution.
Brighton-based queer alt-pop duo COWZ return with their new single ‘je ne sais quoi (STAR)’, a glitchy, gutsy cut that brings together the duo’s love of maximalist pop, electronic production and the joys of the queer experience. Explosive, playful and full of attitude, it’s a track about the excitement of being attracted to all genders, and the freedom that comes with embracing that.
‘je ne sais quoi (STAR)’ is available now on your streaming service of choice via APOLLO Distribution.
Blessed are those who happen to uncover the soulful sound of i.am.afiya, which offers a mesmerising blend of dreamy and moody psychedelia, captivating audiences on a transcendent journey. And now, she is back and better than ever with her breathtaking new single ‘reflective’, now available on your streaming service of choice via APOLLO Distribution.
Count yourself lucky for stumbling upon Reuben Medlin, a rising UK singer, songwriter, and producer who prides himself on ‘keeping summer alive in the colder months’. Releasing music since 2022, Reuben shows no signs of stopping, and his newest release ‘Thinking About Love’ is now available on your streaming service of choice via APOLLO Distribution.
‘Thinking About Love’ is about being with someone for a while and realising you’ve started to take the relationship for granted. It’s about wanting to relight the spark together and rediscover the feeling you had when you first met. I made the song over video calls with a producer in the USA called Laith, who I connected with through another artist.
His sun-drenched vocals feel liberating, giving the listener a chance to taste freedom as they listen to the infectiously golden melodies he creates – it is the ultimate windows-down-on-the-highway song. There is a sense of euphoria created with every strum of guitar or beat of a dream that makes any listener feel as though they are on Cloud 9.
Turkish-Italian producer, DJ, and multi-instrumentalist Carlita has announced her sophomore album, Telepathy, arriving November 6 via Ninja Tune. The announcement is accompanied by the new single “One More Dance” with Stevie Appleton (one half of duo Collect 200), offering the latest glimpse into a record that widens the scope of Carlita’s club-rooted sound through songwriting, production, and an ambitious cast of collaborators.
Telepathy, as Carlita describes it, is “thinking about somebody or something with no attempt at possessing that thing, only for it to come into your life anyway.” The album is about the kinds of communication that never get spoken: the invisible thread running between a person and their past, between lovers, between someone and the world around them. The record is feminine, driving and groovy, with a dance-pop subtlety as the throughline across the tracks.
Carlita’s records work like perfume: they return to you later, attached to a person or a memory. Telepathy moves a room but stays with you long after, sitting somewhere between a pop record and a night spent dancing in a smoky basement without compromising either side. The album features contributions from SOFI TUKKER, Justine Skye, Malive, Stevie Appleton, Paige Cavell and Cleo Simone.
Global hitmaking DJ and producer Mau P today released his highly anticipated new single“Just A Little Bit More” – listen HERE via Interscope Records. One of the summer’s most sought-after singles, the track has been tearing up dancefloors and festival stages around the world for months, fueling massive anticipation for its official release.
“Just A Little Bit More” captures Mau P at his most instinctive: hypnotic and unapologetically built for the dancefloor. Anchored by an infectious vocal and relentless groove, the track has steadily taken on a life of its own as clips from Mau’s sets have circulated online and fans around the world have waited for the track to finally drop. The release marks the latest step in a pivotal new chapter for Mau P as he prepares to release more new music soon.
“Just A Little Bit More” follows “neck,” Mau’s first release of 2026, and builds on a defining 2025 that saw him headline the iconic Sahara Tent at Coachella across both weekends. He also delivered back-to-back No. 1 records with “The Less I Know the Better” topping the Billboard Dance chart and “Like I Like It” reaching No. 1 on Beatport, where it was named the platform’s Best-Selling Track of the Year. Add to that high-profile collabs with Mike Dean “On Again,” Diplo and Gunna “Receipts,” and a reimagined spin on Ini Kamoze’s “World A Music” with “Merther,” and Mau’s rise shows no signs of slowing.
That momentum has also extended beyond the dancefloor. Mau was recently recognized on the Forbes Europe 30 Under 30 list for his impact on the genre and landed a Billboard print cover exploring his forthcoming album and broader creative ambitions.
rising folk and blues prodigy Muireann Bradley shares her latest original track, ‘Dancing On My Grave’ – listen here. Heavily inspired by the murder ballads of the 1920s and 30s, the track pairs Muireann’s intricate fingerpicking with a haunting vocal and an unmistakable bluesy groove.
Blending open-to-interpretation storytelling with personal experience, Muireann says: “‘Dancing On My Grave’ was really fun to record. It grew from a guitar part I’d come up with before going into the studio. Finishing the song was a real collaboration with producer Declan Gaffney and Ella Walker, and the lyrics were inspired by the story of the death of Delta blues legend Robert Johnson in Mississippi in 1938.”
‘Dancing On My Grave’ is the latest offering from Muireann’s upcoming Blackwood Pew EP, due 23rd October via Fontana Records/Verve Forecast. Previously released tracks include her gorgeous take on Daniel Johnston’s seminal ‘True Love Will Find You In The End’ and her original single ‘Not Going Back’. Today Muireann also announces a run of dates in UK record shops to celebrate the physical release of the Rose Dogs & Blackwood Pew EP, which pairs the new collection with all five tracks from Muireann’s acclaimed 2025 EP, Rose Dogs. Preorder here, and see the full in-store tour routing below, including a show at Rough Trade East on Sunday 25th October.
While her acclaimed debut album I Kept These Old Blues introduced Muireann as a remarkable interpreter of the songs that shaped her, Blackwood Pew marks a new chapter: the arrival of Muireann Bradley as a songwriter in her own right. Across the EP, her original material sits alongside the country blues and folk traditions that first inspired her, revealing an artist whose songwriting feels just as timeless, emotionally resonant and deeply considered.
Vancouver indie-pop singer-songwriter Emily Pegram continues to introduce herself with her new single, “Paper Town,” accompanied by a new music video. The track marks the emerging artist’s second official single, following her debut, “Kingdom,” released in July.
Written, produced, recorded, and mastered entirely by Pegram, “Paper Town” showcases her deeply personal approach to songwriting, pairing lyrical transparency with a clear-eyed look at the complicated space between perception and reality.
“‘Paper Town’ is about how painful it can be to lose something even if it never really existed in the first place,” says Pegram. “Sometimes no amount of care can force something to be real if it just doesn’t exist, and no amount of pretending can stop the illusion from falling apart.”
Dirtybird today unveils D-Hauz Lab, the 12-track compilation born from the label’s 2025 Flight Week Brazil writing camp in Belo Horizonte.
Bringing together a new class of artists into the Dirtybird flock, D-Hauz Lab captures the spontaneous collaborations, unexpected pairings, and fast-paced creative exchange that defined the week-long sessions. Flight Week Brazil marked the first international edition of Dirtybird’s writing camp series, expanding the concept beyond its San Francisco hometown with collaborative studio sessions in Belo Horizonte and a multi-city tour throughout Brazil.
More than a dozen artists contribute across D-Hauz Lab, with BadComppany and Belami making multiple appearances alongside DJ Glen, Breaking Beattz, Sudden Heat, Pitros, Ishimaru, Ribguga, João Pastor, LINTZ, and Breno Miranda. The project touches on the many flavors of Brazilian house and techno, from the overzealous synthwork of ‘No C’ and rambunctious rhythms of ‘Maracatecno’ to the soft melodies of ‘Lose Me’ and rolling deep tech of ‘All Day Long.’ In typical Dirtybird fashion, D-Hauz Lab maintains a shared pulse, with flirtation, groove, and playful club energy creating a cohesive thread across tracks like ‘Say My Name,’ ‘Booty Bang,’ and ‘Tease Me.’
DAN ALLEY
Keepin’ On
• Renowned songwriter Dan Alley releases his debut album, Keepin’ On, a project highlighting his romantic songwriting dedicated to his family.
• Alley teams up with Grammy-recognized singer-songwriter Mae Estes (Ashland Craft, Vince Gill) for the focus track, “Whole ‘Nother High.” Produced by Lukas Scott (Hudson Westbrook), the track leaves fleeting rushes behind for the deep, safe, lasting high of committed love.
• Alley has earned cuts with Luke Combs, Lainey Wilson, Jon Pardi, Drake Milligan, and more, and has co-written two No. 1s at country radio.
Chicano producer Juos makes his official debut as a newly signed Helix Records artist with ‘Tequila Bounce,’ a new collaborative single with Canadian house producer No Thanks and LA-based vocal project NEVVE, out now.
Driven by deep tech basslines, rolling house rhythms, and a saucy Latin flair, ‘Tequila Bounce’ turns tequila-fueled flirtation into a full-on dancefloor rush. Juos and No Thanks layer crisp percussion and heavy low-end beneath NEVVE’s irresistible vocal, giving the track a playful swagger from start to finish.
Now signed to Helix Records, Juos is entering his next chapter following a breakout run that has steadily expanded his presence across the dance music circuit. Earlier this year, he sold out his biggest headline show to date with a special 360 set at Exchange LA, and performed at EDC Las Vegas, Day Trip in the Park, and will take the stage at Nocturnal Wonderland later this month. ‘Tequila Bounce’ follows his previous Helix release ‘Dame Más (Gasolina)’ with Andruss.
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