George Collins is kicking the door wide open into 2026. The Prague-based singer-songwriter, who famously swapped a high-powered finance career for a second act in music, returns with “What Living Is For,” a fist-in-the-air Americana rocker. Known for his classic rock grit with soulful hooks, Collins has always written about…

Guildford-based singer-songwriter Zachary Mason kicks off 2026 with “Sweetheart,” his eleventh single and arguably one of his most emotionally charged yet. At just 28, Mason has already built a prolific catalogue, with hundreds of demos, multiple indie chart appearances, sync placements, and coverage from major outlets, so he’s no stranger…

From Utrecht, Netherlands, Fons & the Chargers arrive with a single, out since 06th February 2026, “In Our Yard Stands An Apple Tree” is an original track rooted in personal loss, written by Fons after he and his wife lost their unborn child nearly two years ago. The child, he…

From Amherst, NY, award-winning producer, engineer, and artist Anthony Casuccio returns with his latest single, “Can You See Me,” released on January 30, 2026. With over three decades in the industry, three Grammy nominations, gold-status projects, Billboard Dance chart toppers, and remastering credits for icons like Johnny Cash, Tony Bennett,…

British alt-folk mainstay Andy Smythe returns with “Life of a Man,” the lead single from his forthcoming eighth studio album Quiet Revolution, due March 13, 2026. Never one to shy away from big themes, Smythe turns his pen toward the mounting disillusionment facing under-25s in the UK—sky-high university fees, impossible…

Out of Montreal’s frostbitten underbelly comes Boneyard Rebels, a band of literal gravediggers who swap shovels for guitars once the cemetery gates clang shut. Led by Eric Dumoulin on guitar and vocals, with Ezra Sheppard on guitar and backing vox, Richard Germain on bass, Billy Tsekeris on synth, and Diego…

The Lars Pagelsen Trio is gonna make you lean in closer with this one. Formed in early 2025 after meeting at Dr. Hoch’s Conservatory in Frankfurt, pianist and composer Lars Pagelsen, bassist Alisa Pou Montz, and drummer Felix Lothwesen have shaped what they call “mindfuljazz”: not a genre, but a…

Alasdair James Dodds has a rare knack for making silence feel alive, and “Disillusionment” is a powerful reminder of just how much emotional weight a single piano can carry. Released on October 11, 2025, this instrumental piece feels like the distilled essence of Dodds’ long, winding creative journey—one shaped by…

Hidden Shores’ Fractal Heart is a revelation unfolding in digital slow motion. The Belgian project, created by an elementary school teacher who trades chalkboards for synths after dark, lives right at the crossroads of vulnerability and electronic wonder. You can feel the deep respect for traditional songwriting here, but also…

Detroit-based project Valaura comes swinging with “Hallowed Ground,” a single that feels like a line drawn in the sand and dared to be crossed. Released on January 31, 2026, the track signals a bolder, heavier turn for the group, blending groove-heavy alt rock with confrontational fire. Built by Valaura alongside…

Leeds-based composer Lostbird steps into the spotlight with “Drift,” an evocative piano piece that feels less like a song and more like a memory gently resurfacing. Released on January 25, 2026, this atmospheric instrumental leans into nostalgia without romanticising it too hard, instead letting small, sensory details do the talking.…

Emerging from Lehi, Utah, Valiancy—helmed by Kyle Harris—drops a heavy emotional weight with “Voices,” a self-written, self-produced single released on January 29, 2026. Drawing from the introspective depths of artists like Peter Gabriel and James Blake, the track leans into vulnerability headfirst, tackling mental health, depression, and the exhausting battle…

Singer Muratti closes his musical chapter with “We Made It,” a bittersweet synthpop farewell, like a time capsule gently cracked open. Released on January 29, 2026, the track reads like a love letter to those who grew up in the 80s and 90s, the last generation to remember a world…

Remon Nakanishi has built a reputation for treating Japanese folk tradition not as a museum piece but as something alive, social, and a little unruly, and “Yattokose” pushes that philosophy smugly. Released on January 30, 2026, the track reimagines a Bon song from Sado Island and flips it into a…

Allie Ascentia’s Crossroads is like one of those late-night conversations with yourself that accidentally turns profound. This is a fully solo project—every lyric, melody, instrument, vocal layer, and production choice comes straight from Ascentia’s own hands—and you can hear that level of control in how personal and intentional the album…

Josh Hicks’ “Talk Too Much” lands confidently, owning the room very casually. The 25-year-old Welsh singer has been quietly sharpening his craft for years, and here it shows, not just in his silky vocal control, but in how comfortably he balances charm, vulnerability, and bite. Raised on a heady mix…

“Memories” finds Chris Bull stepping into a more reflective lane, trading the punchy indie-rock energy of his past for something tender and lived-in. Now releasing music under the name Every Other Weekend, Bull shows that he’s been through the wringer and come out with a clearer sense of what actually…

Marianne Joyce arrives with “Inventing Something” sounding remarkably assured for a debut, like an artist who’s been honing her voice long before hitting record. Rooted in indie folk but stretching toward something anthemic, the song feels intimate and expansive, carrying the weight of history while staying firmly grounded in the…

“LoveRise” is that exact moment when the sun hits your face a little too perfectly and you suddenly believe in fresh starts again. Jimi C & The Waves, the Venice Beach–based project of producer and multi-instrumentalist Jimi Cracovaner, kicks things off with a debut that leans hard into optimism. It’s…

Plans to Sand take a familiar ache and stretch it until it really hurts—in the best way—with their cover of “The District Sleeps Alone Tonight.” Based out of Philadelphia, the band had already carved out their own lane through originals, including the well-received So What, before deciding to touch a…

“New Car” finds Vé/Zé—aka Hungarian songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Zoltan Varga—leaning into classic songwriting instincts while keeping his gaze firmly forward. Coming out of Mogyoród, Hungary, Vé/Zé channels the emotional clarity and craft of ’90s AOR. You can hear the honesty coming from writing, playing, and producing everything yourself. Featuring…

Seema Farswani is a singer-songwriter, composer, and producer whose music bridges worlds. Blending the grit of blues, the pulse of pop-rock, and the soul of Middle Eastern melodies, her sound is as emotionally raw as it is globally resonant. Her debut EP Got My Mojo (May 2024) introduced a fearless,…

Teenage prodigies throwing down modern metal that actually hits? Yeah, Black Seraphim are doing exactly that, and they’re doing it loud. Formed in late 2023 across Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Little Rock, this genre-blurring outfit has been turning heads since their earliest shows on the Sunset Strip. Their latest original…

Alice Okada’s debut full-length chapter one: the beach episode, released on January 30, 2026, opens a window to a very specific headspace. This headspace is private, exploratory, and brave. Based in Portland, OR, Okada steps into Jungle and DnB territory with curiosity, pulling inspiration from genre pillars like Shy FX,…