21 Jan 2026

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WHO SHOT SCOTT
Problems In My Head

self release

‘Problems In My Head’ is a stark, emotionally exposed new single from Auckland-based artist WHO SHOT SCOTT. Built on warped synths, punchy drums, and an unfiltered vocal, the track traces his earliest experiences with panic attacks and therapy. With hints...

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21 Jan 2026 | Press release

Audiotool Launches Multiplayer Cloud DAW and Debuts Nexus, an Industry-First Platform for Building Music Production Tools

Audiotool, the browser-based music production platform with more than 300,000 monthly active users, today announced the open beta launch of its redesigned Audiotool Studio, featuring NEXUS, an open developer platform and API that empowers creators and partners to build custom...more

21 Jan 2026 | Press release

Universal Music Greater China launches Def Jam Recordings China in Chengdu, the capital of Chinese hiphop

Together With Migu, A Leading Digital Content Platform Under China Mobile, UMG Opens Global Pathways for Chinese Hip-Hop Rooted in Local Culture Universal Music Greater China (UMGC), a division of Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, today announced...more

21 Jan 2026 | Press release

The FAC and University of Hertfordshire expand their Propeller Sessions project to London’s Jazz Cafe

  Recent Nettwerk signing Olive Jones, a former awardee from the FAC’s Step Up Fund,  is among the latest artists to benefit from free, high-quality video performance footage after recording a Propeller Session To date, more than 20 FAC PRO Members have...more

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RIVER - Infected mind

RIVER
Infected mind

Wife

Filled with ghostly dream-pop textures, swirling guitars, and shadowy synths, ‘Infected mind’ is the fearless new single from Swedish alt-pop...

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20 Jan 2026
Reem Mitten - Celebrations

Reem Mitten
Celebrations

self release

Last year, we were seriously impressed by north-west London’s Reem Mitten with the striking releases ‘Back To The Start Of...

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19 Jan 2026
Les Imprimés - You & I

Les Imprimés
You & I

Big Crown

We do love a soulful, laid-back tune here at RotD, and ‘You & I’ more than delivers. The solo project...

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16 Jan 2026
Konradsen - Efficiency

Konradsen
Efficiency

777 Music

Northern Norwegian duo Konradsen return with the beautiful new single ‘Efficiency’. Written while the duo were composing for a short...

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15 Jan 2026
The Deadmans - Nice Kid

The Deadmans
Nice Kid

self release

It may be early days, but we’re already taken by the debut release from London-based, international alt-pop newcomers The Deadmans....

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14 Jan 2026
Alexander Wolfe - Everythinglessness

Alexander Wolfe
Everythinglessness

Dharma Records

'Everythinglessness' is the stark, soul-piercing title-track of London-born artist Alexander Wolfe's forthcoming new album, out on Friday (16 January). Built around a...

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13 Jan 2026
Denon Reed - Thinkin 'bout you more

Denon Reed
Thinkin 'bout you more

Relentless

Our final Ones To Watch 2026 is Birmingham-based bassline DJ/producer Denon Reed. It’s been a standout year for the 23-year-old, who...

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12 Jan 2026
Home Counties - Humdrum

Home Counties
Humdrum

Submarine Cat Records

Our last Ones To Watch 2026 for the week is rising London via Buckinghamshire six-piece Home Counties. Pulling inspiration from a wide...

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09 Jan 2026

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