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Taylor Roche proves that there are other people out there for you in his new single, ‘Similar Feeling’

With a breath of synth-pop fresh air and a tale of new love to hand, this New Zealand based artist delves deep into the feeling of lover's deja vu. Growing from a breeze to a gale of sound, each reflection blows gently on your eardrum. Tantalising your senses through a dreamy harmony of synths and percussion, he brings his unique blend of pop and R&B to life.

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Indie-Pop rising artist smythy transports us through a moment of nostalgia with the new single “Turn Back The Time”.

Irish musician smythy set off to Galway in the hopes of developing his musical career. After releasing his first single, ‘When it Happens’ in 2020, the city that sits where the River Corrib meets the Atlantic Ocean seemed the right place to reestablish his musical horizons and develop a series of indie-pop tunes. ‘Turn Back the Time’ is the first single of this series to come to light.

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Victor Perry hits hard for his first solo single of the year, ‘Punching Bag’.

With a new label under his belt and renewed fire in his soul, this American signer ignites the past. Setting fire to frustrating emotional ties. Sparking your soul through its embers of synth and infamous falsetto. Burning through its smokey verses only to explode in each chorus, Perry is yet again coming into his own.

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Join WUKASA for a drive through the blinding lights of Hollywood in their new single, ‘Nic Cage’.

Blissfully silencing the sound of the world by the wind of electro-pop, this Scottish four-piece speed through hairpins of sound. Hurtling through verses into euphoric choruses with the help of ebbing pulsations of synth and unending lyrics, they channel their inner Glass Animals. Finding their own version of alternative pop that burns just as bright

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Charming your senses with Faux Real's delectable manipulation of pop in ‘United Snakes of America’.

As distinctive as it is captivating, this politically charges earworm sees the duo return from a year-long hiatus with their tightest single to date. Standing out from all that came before through their irresistible vibrations of self-belief they harness the soul of Duran Duran. Taking the 80s band's flair for new wave pop and transcending it into the modern era.

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Tilly Louise hits the ground running for her first single of the year, ‘Baggy T-Shirt’.

Engulfing your soul in a fuzzy blanket of indie, this unforgettable single from Liverpool's answer to Orla Garland energises you to find a comfortable love. Fuelled by the friction between the track's smashing drums and euphoric guitars, Tilly calms the chaos through her pure lyricism.

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Delve deep into the crystallised waters of insecurity with the help of Finches’ latest single, ‘Ooooo’.

With a name more elusive to the hazy soundscape of the track than its meaning, this sophomore single builds on the lo-fi legacy of his debut, 'Simp Song'. Lyrically auctioning off his features to become whatever the listener desires, he gives this track his all. Finding his sense of self amongst breathy layers of vocals and synth.

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The future of pop-punk is calling in Darro's new single 'Phoning In'.

Blasting through the airwaves with unimaginably punch riffs, the Brooklyn-based artist joins forces with Michael Meaney to stoke your synapses back to life. Bringing together the holy trinity of rock, pop and RnB the duo create a fizzing concoction of sound that joins the lyrics to singe the last embers of love.

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Londoners Modern Guilt are back on track with infectious single ‘Joy Control’

Swinging between the sounds of Motown and the New Wave scene of the 70s New York City, 'Joy Control' charmingly showcases how modern synths can be added to bluesy rock n' roll sonorities. It presents the perfect soundtrack of a summer car trip where your worries were left behind, and all you can think of is enjoying your life to the fullest.

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Paddy Keyes basks in the last breeze of solitude for this new single, ‘Tomorrow’

A ballad of pure-hearted indie, this Irish singer counts down to reuniting with loved ones by reminiscing on the past. Skimming the stones of soft guitar through a sea of euphoric vocals, keys and, at times, excitable percussion, he draws inspiration from Circa Waves’ 2019 ‘The Way We Say Goodbye’ to create something beautifully unique.

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Temples of Youth swirl your mind into an androgynous world of psych-grunge in their next single ‘Susan Gets Confused’.

With vocals that feel genderless as they trespass through the land of wobbling falsetto, the track is built out with headstrong guitar and a hidden rhythm section. Inspired by Katherine Hepburn, and in particular her character Susan Vance from the 1938 comedy Bringing Up Baby, they distil the self-belief into bold sonic waves of sound.

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Answering the call for more anthemic indie pop, Dame are blowing up your phone with their new single, ‘Be There’.

Standing toe to toe with the likes of Fickle Friends and Pale Waves, this Birmingham-based trio tease out the unexpected. Moving from the dance floor into an underwater world of synth and bass for a submerged chorus, they jump from texture to texture to grab your attention.

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Get the serotonin boost you've been craving with Depression, Mom’s new single, ‘Like A Drug’.

A fizzing shot of energy sparked to life by the track's first sample of laughter, the trio blends their headstrong lyrics, ticking guitar and smashing drums to etch a smile onto your face. Bringing you with them for a sigh of relief as they depart from an unhealthy love through choruses of repetition.

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Morrisse Monty concocts food for your eardrums with his new single, ‘Lightweight’.

A track brewed from a blend of caffeinated falsetto, late-night synths and soaring bass, this third single from the Belgian artist’s debut album is the ultimate blend of alternative indie. Combining the soundscapes of Jack Garrett and Westerman with ease, he lyrically awaits his first child. Contemplating the arrival of the next stage of his life with stunning intricacy.

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Frogi sinks into her soul with her new single, ‘Stupid Heart’.GI - Stupid Heart

Heady and bright, the residual endorphins of love run deep through the LA-based artist and producer’s soundscape. Mixing concaving heartbeats of drums with honey-soaked vocals from both Frogi and a full choir, the track reverberates through your body like no other. Encasing your body with the soft wanting for a bigger heart.

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