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Legendary UK DJ and producer Jamie xx has returned with his long-awaited sophomore record, In Waves. Packed with unassuming dance floor bangers, thoughtful hedonism, a star-studded feature cast (Honey Dijon, Romy, John Glacier, etc), and startlingly good productions—it’s the must hear release of the day, and a triumphant comeback from the electronic savant.

Genreless and sonically gregariously polymath Metronomy has returned fresh from the release of his “Posse EP Volume 2” with a groove-laden collaboration. A merging with hotly-tipped London-based outfit Porij, “Petit Boy” is a hazy, multi-layered and gently anthemic cut that blends the two acts’ sounds dazzlingly.

One of UK indie’s brightest new wave sparks, West Midlands singer-songwriter Nieve Ella continues to build hype around her new EP, “Watch It Ache and Bleed” due 17th October, with the release of a fresh teaser single, “Ganni Top (She Gets What She Needs)”. It’s Elastica-eqsue, full of vocal charisma and well-manoeuvred distortion, and generally a wholly good time.

Having long been a trailblazer in the UK market, Maverick Sabre continues to embellish his unique and potent sound. He’s set to return with his fifth studio album, Burn The Right Things Down, next month, but for now shares a cinematic and emotionally engrossing new single, “If I Could Only Love You Again”, featuring visceral songwriting, great vocal production, and is backed by a gorgeous visual accompaniment.

A standout emerging act from London’s alternative space in the past few months, breakout trio Koteri have shared news of a debut EP due in early November, and share a latest teaser. “Marina del Ray” creates a gorgeous melodramatic timbre, progressive in its instrumentation and structuring, subtle in all the best way. Ones to watch!

Leading UK jazz’s flourishing appeal within the wider industry consensus, Alfa Mist is amongst the most interesting pianists of his generation. He has a live album on route, and shares a new sample cut from the record, “Just Dreams”, an eerie and elegant number that gently moves through the phases, backed by incredible Mancunian string quartet Amika Quartet.

Electro-clash troubadours The Hellp’s latest track “Go Somewhere” is without pretence. From mid-west emo-tinged melodic phrasing to raucous electronicisms, the cut is a strange melding, nostalgic and unsettling in coalescence. It’s certainly one of the most interesting songs you’ll hear this week, and comes accompanied by a rather disconcerting video. Don’t be fooled.

Esteemed British polymath Tom Misch continues to spread his artistic wings, sharing a third single in recent succession. “Better Days” is tender, benign, and uplifting, performed to perfection by the highly talented vocalist and guitarist. What an affable tune, thanks Tom!

On this latest single, “Yo” Cartier does some of her best, most domineering work that brings old school drill flows in abundance. The Bkay produced beat is suitably ominous and hazy too.

A truly radiant collection of cuts, Uma’s new EP “Luther” is softly intoxicating, driven by the singer-songwriter’s enchanting vocals and provoking approach to songwriting. Closer “Cowboy” is particularly poetic and piercing.

South London’s R&B starlet Jaz Karis has finally unveiled her debut album, SAFE FLIGHT, and it matches expectation. A rich, seamlessly smooth and wonderfully expressive group of tracks, the LP further cements Karis’ position as one of genre’s best in the UK.

Lord Apex’s brand new single “Raise The Price” is a moody, soulful offering, featuring a slow-paced, El Lif produced soundtrack, home to soft percussive elements and an echoing, pitched up vocal which lays the perfect foundation for AP’s innate lyricism to glide across. Coming as the second offering from AP’s upcoming EP due 27th September, entirely produced by El Lif, “Raise The Price” stands as another marker of the London talent’s unrelenting creative drive following his biggest ever UK+EU headline tour and recent standout performances at Glastonbury, Cross The Tracks (which saw him rap with Madlib across his set) and Boomtown Festival.

JEMS!, the genre-defiant duo made up of singer-songwriter and rapper Elujay and producer J.Robb, have just shared their sophomore record, GEMS IN THE CORNERSTORE II. The LP sees the duo take their signature sound to new heights, enlisting the likes of London rapper Louis Culture and Atlanta R&B star Chase Shakur for standout features.

Grammy-nominated Memphis-native Gorilla is set to release her debut album, GLORIOUS, on 11th October, and has given fans a look into the LP with “Hollon”. The rapper’s attitude-fuelled bars and dominating southern tones attack the sparse, booming soundscape with great success.

One of the most influential drill collectives in Australia right now, ONEFOUR join forces with UK’s Headie One for “GANG TIES” – a pioneering record shot in Sydney’s most infamous suburb, Mount Druitt. The potent kinetics lay groundwork for the group to trade cut-throat bars, their words depict growth, resilience and the unbreakable bonds of loyalty while raw street reflections and flashes of their success tee up Headie One to deliver one of his most poignant verses to date. With their own Netflix documentary tracing the rise of Australia’s first drill rap stars, ONEFOUR’s meteoric trajectory continues to mark their names into the international blueprint this year. Get ready to hear and see a whole lot more.

House of Pharaohs member and rising UK rapper Blaze YL is back with “Instantly”. Auto-tuned vocals work well with his tone and flow—a technique we’ve not often heard from him—whilst the hook is ear-worm and the music video is disorientating.

Dublin-based indie crooner Annie-Dog release a magnetic new single, further bolstering her neatly curated discography. Her first music since last year’s acclaimed debut EP, the new track “Has I Been Living?” is full of bubblegum moments, pop-tinged and emotionally provoking.

Well-crafted pop is Tom Grennan’s MO, and with “Higher” he continues to sharpen such a status. With unassuming groove and smooth instrumental backing, Grennan’s briskly tones fit the funk-adjacent sonic palette exceedingly well.

London artist Charles has shared a new single “Hearts On The Run”, plucked from a forthcoming EP. Brimming with gorgeous harmony and sentimental tones, it’s a dreamy and picturesque opus.

One of the most refreshing new voices emerging from Paris, Zoe’s Shanghai delivers intimate stories across their new EP “Undergrowth”. With vivid expressions of love, heartbreak and growth, the rising outfit explores otherworldly connections and the complexities of finding self-enlightenment – a rigorous limbo that transforms vulnerable affirmations into something inspired and universal. Steadily manoeuvring through midnight, hazy sessions across the stunning lead video “At Night”, where Zoe’s intimate temptations playfully flirt with warped synths and rolling jazz percussion, the six-track EP instantly provides groundwork for the band’s endless chase for creative and ethereal growth, seeking solace within the chaos of our existence.

Continuing his unique blend of sonic innovation and thoughtful, original lyricism that has cemented the Hackney native as one of the most recognisable UK names over the past few years, multi-faceted aritst B Young adds to his widely acclaimed catalogue with a brand full-length project titled ESC, set to release later this month. Coming as the second single, “NO SCRUB” showcases a more energetic side to B Young, laying down his effortlessly smooth lyricism atop groove-ridden acoustic riffs and choppy percussive elements, making for a nostalgic summer banger. Highlighting the young artist’s versatility, “NO SCRUB” continues to underline B Young’s creative fluency and his stature as one of the most innovative musicians in the UK right now.  

Legendary UK DJ and producer Jamie xx has returned with his long-awaited sophomore record, In Waves. Packed with unassuming dance floor bangers, thoughtful hedonism, a star-studded feature cast (Honey Dijon, Romy, John Glacier, etc), and startlingly good productions—it’s the must hear release of the day, and a triumphant comeback from the electronic savant.

Genreless and sonically gregariously polymath Metronomy has returned fresh from the release of his “Posse EP Volume 2” with a groove-laden collaboration. A merging with hotly-tipped London-based outfit Porij, “Petit Boy” is a hazy, multi-layered and gently anthemic cut that blends the two acts’ sounds dazzlingly.

One of UK indie’s brightest new wave sparks, West Midlands singer-songwriter Nieve Ella continues to build hype around her new EP, “Watch It Ache and Bleed” due 17th October, with the release of a fresh teaser single, “Ganni Top (She Gets What She Needs)”. It’s Elastica-eqsue, full of vocal charisma and well-manoeuvred distortion, and generally a wholly good time.

Having long been a trailblazer in the UK market, Maverick Sabre continues to embellish his unique and potent sound. He’s set to return with his fifth studio album, Burn The Right Things Down, next month, but for now shares a cinematic and emotionally engrossing new single, “If I Could Only Love You Again”, featuring visceral songwriting, great vocal production, and is backed by a gorgeous visual accompaniment.

A standout emerging act from London’s alternative space in the past few months, breakout trio Koteri have shared news of a debut EP due in early November, and share a latest teaser. “Marina del Ray” creates a gorgeous melodramatic timbre, progressive in its instrumentation and structuring, subtle in all the best way. Ones to watch!

Leading UK jazz’s flourishing appeal within the wider industry consensus, Alfa Mist is amongst the most interesting pianists of his generation. He has a live album on route, and shares a new sample cut from the record, “Just Dreams”, an eerie and elegant number that gently moves through the phases, backed by incredible Mancunian string quartet Amika Quartet.

Electro-clash troubadours The Hellp’s latest track “Go Somewhere” is without pretence. From mid-west emo-tinged melodic phrasing to raucous electronicisms, the cut is a strange melding, nostalgic and unsettling in coalescence. It’s certainly one of the most interesting songs you’ll hear this week, and comes accompanied by a rather disconcerting video. Don’t be fooled.

Esteemed British polymath Tom Misch continues to spread his artistic wings, sharing a third single in recent succession. “Better Days” is tender, benign, and uplifting, performed to perfection by the highly talented vocalist and guitarist. What an affable tune, thanks Tom!

On this latest single, “Yo” Cartier does some of her best, most domineering work that brings old school drill flows in abundance. The Bkay produced beat is suitably ominous and hazy too.

A truly radiant collection of cuts, Uma’s new EP “Luther” is softly intoxicating, driven by the singer-songwriter’s enchanting vocals and provoking approach to songwriting. Closer “Cowboy” is particularly poetic and piercing.

South London’s R&B starlet Jaz Karis has finally unveiled her debut album, SAFE FLIGHT, and it matches expectation. A rich, seamlessly smooth and wonderfully expressive group of tracks, the LP further cements Karis’ position as one of genre’s best in the UK.

Lord Apex’s brand new single “Raise The Price” is a moody, soulful offering, featuring a slow-paced, El Lif produced soundtrack, home to soft percussive elements and an echoing, pitched up vocal which lays the perfect foundation for AP’s innate lyricism to glide across. Coming as the second offering from AP’s upcoming EP due 27th September, entirely produced by El Lif, “Raise The Price” stands as another marker of the London talent’s unrelenting creative drive following his biggest ever UK+EU headline tour and recent standout performances at Glastonbury, Cross The Tracks (which saw him rap with Madlib across his set) and Boomtown Festival.

JEMS!, the genre-defiant duo made up of singer-songwriter and rapper Elujay and producer J.Robb, have just shared their sophomore record, GEMS IN THE CORNERSTORE II. The LP sees the duo take their signature sound to new heights, enlisting the likes of London rapper Louis Culture and Atlanta R&B star Chase Shakur for standout features.

Grammy-nominated Memphis-native Gorilla is set to release her debut album, GLORIOUS, on 11th October, and has given fans a look into the LP with “Hollon”. The rapper’s attitude-fuelled bars and dominating southern tones attack the sparse, booming soundscape with great success.

One of the most influential drill collectives in Australia right now, ONEFOUR join forces with UK’s Headie One for “GANG TIES” – a pioneering record shot in Sydney’s most infamous suburb, Mount Druitt. The potent kinetics lay groundwork for the group to trade cut-throat bars, their words depict growth, resilience and the unbreakable bonds of loyalty while raw street reflections and flashes of their success tee up Headie One to deliver one of his most poignant verses to date. With their own Netflix documentary tracing the rise of Australia’s first drill rap stars, ONEFOUR’s meteoric trajectory continues to mark their names into the international blueprint this year. Get ready to hear and see a whole lot more.

House of Pharaohs member and rising UK rapper Blaze YL is back with “Instantly”. Auto-tuned vocals work well with his tone and flow—a technique we’ve not often heard from him—whilst the hook is ear-worm and the music video is disorientating.

Dublin-based indie crooner Annie-Dog release a magnetic new single, further bolstering her neatly curated discography. Her first music since last year’s acclaimed debut EP, the new track “Has I Been Living?” is full of bubblegum moments, pop-tinged and emotionally provoking.

Well-crafted pop is Tom Grennan’s MO, and with “Higher” he continues to sharpen such a status. With unassuming groove and smooth instrumental backing, Grennan’s briskly tones fit the funk-adjacent sonic palette exceedingly well.

London artist Charles has shared a new single “Hearts On The Run”, plucked from a forthcoming EP. Brimming with gorgeous harmony and sentimental tones, it’s a dreamy and picturesque opus.

One of the most refreshing new voices emerging from Paris, Zoe’s Shanghai delivers intimate stories across their new EP “Undergrowth”. With vivid expressions of love, heartbreak and growth, the rising outfit explores otherworldly connections and the complexities of finding self-enlightenment – a rigorous limbo that transforms vulnerable affirmations into something inspired and universal. Steadily manoeuvring through midnight, hazy sessions across the stunning lead video “At Night”, where Zoe’s intimate temptations playfully flirt with warped synths and rolling jazz percussion, the six-track EP instantly provides groundwork for the band’s endless chase for creative and ethereal growth, seeking solace within the chaos of our existence.

Continuing his unique blend of sonic innovation and thoughtful, original lyricism that has cemented the Hackney native as one of the most recognisable UK names over the past few years, multi-faceted aritst B Young adds to his widely acclaimed catalogue with a brand full-length project titled ESC, set to release later this month. Coming as the second single, “NO SCRUB” showcases a more energetic side to B Young, laying down his effortlessly smooth lyricism atop groove-ridden acoustic riffs and choppy percussive elements, making for a nostalgic summer banger. Highlighting the young artist’s versatility, “NO SCRUB” continues to underline B Young’s creative fluency and his stature as one of the most innovative musicians in the UK right now.