London-based, Australian-born artist Samsara has released her new EP Swordfight on 4 September 2026, marking a new chapter for the 22-year-old artist as she continues to carve out her own corner of electronic pop. Raised in Hong Kong, Samsara blends emotional songwriting with maximalist electronic production and theatrical visuals. Across Swordfight, she explores identity, sexuality, transformation, vulnerability, and power for…
Eliya Grace has released her debut EP Message to Myself, a three-track project issued on 6 August 2026. Written and composed by Grace, also known as Chen Eliya Nahmias, the release combines acoustic instrumentation, indie-folk songwriting and alternative-rock textures across a total running time of just over twelve minutes. The EP is structured around personal reflection, recovery and self-discovery. Its…
This past weekend KATSEYE released the music video for ‘Hootie Frutti’ in tandem with their third EP WILD, which arrived August 14 through HYBE x Geffen. Assembled via Dream Academy, the lineup of Daniela Avanzini, Lara Raj, Megan Skiendiel, Sophia Laforteza and Yoonchae Jeung has moved quickly from debut EP SIS (Soft Is Strong) to 2025’s BEAUTIFUL CHAOS, a Billboard…
Plain Mister Smith makes a vibrant return with ‘Dream Gigantic’, released through Amelia and Symphonic Records, offering an enticing preview of his forthcoming album, Bric-a-Brac Attack, set to arrive later this summer. Known first as the guitarist for the influential darkwave band Moev, the Canadian musician also infuses his work with the refined touch of a Vancouver Philharmonic Orchestra cellist.…
Australian pop newcomer Ollie Hunt continues his steady rise with ‘STAY COLD‘, a vibrant dance-pop single that combines emotional maturity with polished mainstream production. Released following the success of recent singles and produced by internationally respected hitmaker Leah Haywood, the track marks another confident evolution in Hunt’s rapidly developing catalogue. Musically, ‘STAY COLD‘ embraces clean electronic production, uplifting synth arrangements…
Pop music has always reflected and supported the LGBT community, giving people a way to express themselves and come together. From disco’s early days, which welcomed queer audiences, to today’s pop songs that celebrate identity, the genre has created spaces for joy and resistance. Stories of love, strength, and self-discovery become anthems that echo through Pride celebrations. As Pride Month…
KURA K arrives with ‘Tra Milano e il Mare’, a debut single that sits in the fragile space between electronic intimacy and alternative confession. Released via the community-driven label Fankee, the track introduces a Swiss artist interested in emotion as texture: not clean, not perfectly resolved, but alive with tension. The song moves with a hypnotic pull. Dark, contemporary production…
Acclaimed record label Cheerful Music, which is invested in and backed by technology giant Tencent Music, is set to host a discussion on June 11 at the 2026 London AI Summit titled “Can AI Make Human Music More Valuable?“. Founded by industry thought leader and professional singer-songwriter turned music entrepreneur Snow Jiang, who is recognised for her exceptional vision in…
Dark synthwave producer Das Mörtal returned with the double single ‘PARASITE & GHOST‘, this past weekend via Lisbon Lux Records. With over 31 million Spotify streams, Das Mörtal has built a substantial catalog of EPs and albums, earning international media and radio support. He has appeared at major festivals including Osheaga, Transmusicales de Rennes, FME, and Meg Festival, and has…
(See How / Image Credit: Noel Cullen) UK electronic producer See How unveils his latest single, ‘Kick It‘, released today, June 5, alongside the announcement of his debut album, Amusing Ourselves To Death, arriving September 18. The nine-track project explores the complexities of modern existence, technology, and the persistent distractions of daily life. Following acclaim from outlets including Undrtone, Wonderland,…