No Music For Genocide has today issued a landmark open letter, calling for Israel to be banned from the Eurovision Song Contest, set to be held for in Vienna this May.
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In these current times of troubles and hardship, we need to fight against the urge to dwell on it, and instead, take the advice of Jaysin Voxx, and 'Keep It Real', with a disco pop dance sound.
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Jaysin Voxx Reminds Us To ‘Keep It Real’ With New Pop Earworm
In these current times of troubles and hardship, we need to fight against the urge to dwell on it, and instead, take the advice of Jaysin Voxx, and 'Keep It Real', with a disco pop dance sound. Lifelong optimist Jaysin Voxx believes we…
Nicko Rebel is back in the No Change Needed Bodega, and he's offering everyone some sweet sweet 'Orange Soda'.
Nicko Rebel brings the late nights and bright lights with the energetic track, 'Yummy'. Right now he's in his No Change Needed Bodega era, and with 'Yummy', he blends exactly the right amount of confidence, culture, and feel-good motion.
Following on from our review of 'Animal', we bring another track from Vanessa Carlton's brand new album, 'Veils'. 'Great House' sees Carlton call on the powerful senses of memory and permanence.
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The first of two songs we will review today, 'Animal' sees Vanessa Carlton examining the untamed side that she, like all of us, hides inside her. The protagonist of the song knows she's being hunted, yet she also knows she's an animal too.
AC Scott’s ‘Highlands’ is the kind of song that stops you in your tracks without ever raising its voice.
Forget the 9-5: Janet Devlin Unveils Sharp Visualiser for ‘Working For The Man’
Tapping nails on a desk, twirling a phone, making calls, and staring at an endless stream of spreadsheets - all while glued to your chair until 5pm - the 9-5 grind can be exhausting. That’s exactly what Janet Devlin’s…
Celebrating 45 years of recording and touring 80s pop icon Mari Wilson - the Neasden Queen of Soul and one of British music’s most enduring and versatile artists, returns with her joyful new single, 'Good News'. The track is the first release from her upcoming album, 'Girl About Town'.
The National Film and Television School (NFTS) one of the world’s leading training grounds for film, television and games education, today announces the launch of The Bleeding Fingers Scholarship, a new funding initiative supporting students to join its prestigious Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Compo
Like those artists before them, Porter Block often aim to capture the defining spirit and mood of particular moments in time with their projects. Their nostalgic-tinged guitar pop songs call to mind the golden age of classic rock, and new single, 'Gift Or A Curse', is no different in this respect.
Houston's J.a.y. Young has been crafting raw and sincere hip hop tracks since 2010, bringing in his words the compelling desire for connection that unites us all as humans. In his latest release, 'Love.hate', he tackles what follows when you grow apart from someone who you had always loved.
It’s easy to think of independent music and gambling as worlds apart. But when you scroll through your favorite social platform or open a streaming app, both can show up side by side in the same feed.
Released on the 27th of March, 'Thaw' is the new single from Milwaukee trio, Bicentennial Drug Lord. Comprising three longtime friends, John Daniels, Rick Donner, and Alan Weatherhead, BDL bring a much needed warmth to these early spring days.
Released on the 24th of March, 'Say My Name' is the new single from High Desert based duo, LANDROID. The track comes ahead of their album, 'Constellation', set for release on the 12th of June, via Mojave Beach Records.
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Janet Devlin rides back into the spotlight with ‘Working For The Man’, a riotous country-rock takedown of the rat race that perfectly captures the mood of the moment. Recorded in the heart of Nashville, this long-time live favourite arrives as a universal anthem against an unforgiving system.
Legendary British singer Alison Limerick is returning to London for a special show at Islington Assembly Hall on May 8th.
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Multi-talented artist Qymira continues to raise the bar – in her own alluring way.
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Maddox Jones is proving he knows exactly how to find the back of the net. His reimagined single ‘No More Ghosts’ recently sound-tracked coverage of the Scottish Cup Quarter-Finals on BBC Scotland.
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New Jersey artist Kelly Reynolds talks to us about her new single, 'Live A Little', from her debut album, 'Unbound'.
Robert Kuhn, the mastermind behind GALVEZTON and new single,'Roll To G-Town', takes us on a trip through his music and inspirations.
Robert Kuhn's identity has become so intertwined with his hometown of Galveston, Texas, that he's adopted the city's original Spanish name as his musical project, GALVEZTON. Additionally, he pays homage with his new single, 'Roll To G-Town'.
Following on from our review of 'Cold Country', from Rob Bellamy and The Rebel Hearts, we spoke with Rob himself.
JHelix recently spoke with us, and gave us some much-needed life advice, while speaking about his latest single, 'Upon The Earth'.
With 'Upon The Earth', JHelix makes the case for returning to the grit and weight of a pre-internet age, and all the raw power that came with it.
UK Afrobeats star Great Adamz is heading into the mainstream – from chart-topping hits to viral Twitter moments over an iconic fashion choice on the star-studded red carpet at the MOBO Awards 2026.
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