13 Jun 2025

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Lei Hope
Little Sign

Heist or Hit

Framed by soft, woozy guitars and a minimalist groove, ‘Little Sign’ is the new release from Zimbabwe-born, Leeds-raised, and Manchester-based artist Lei Hope. Reflecting on the emotional distance between siblings, the track leans into the more introspective corners of alternative...

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13 Jun 2025 | Press release

dBs Institute of Sound & Digital Technologies announces Educator discount for music production postgraduate degrees

dBs Institute is offering a £1,000 discount on postgraduate degree programmes for educators who want to invest in their development. dBs Institute is pleased to announce that it is now offering a £1,000 discount to any currently practising music or music...more

13 Jun 2025 | Press release

Bandzoogle launches Merch Table Lite: a customizable commission-free online merch storefront for musicians

Musicians can now effortlessly set up a customized, commission-free online storefront using Bandzoogle’s new Merch Table Lite plan—without building a full website. Bandzoogle, the leading all-in-one website platform for musicians, is proud to announce the launch of Merch Table Lite—a new entry-level...more

13 Jun 2025 | Press release

Universal Music Group and WTSL Launch Joint Venture to Accelerate Commercial Opportunities for Artist-Led IP

Partnership led by Patrick Whitesell will develop new commercial pathways for UMG’s peerless roster and iconic catalog.   Universal Music Group (UMG), the world’s leading music-based entertainment company, and WTSL, the Silver Lake-backed investment firm founded by longtime entertainment leader Patrick Whitesell,...more

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La Nouvelle Musique - Time Ticks Slowly

La Nouvelle Musique
Time Ticks Slowly

Fruits De Mer

Emerging from the hazy dreamworld where psych-folk meets cinematic noir, London-based duo La Nouvelle Musique are set to play three...

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12 Jun 2025
Fia Moon - Dancing with a Stranger

Fia Moon
Dancing with a Stranger

Too Lost

Irish singer-songwriter Fia Moon draws her beautiful debut EP ‘Dear Loved’ to a poignant close with ‘Dancing With a Stranger’—a...

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11 Jun 2025
Matt Ryder - Animal

Matt Ryder
Animal

EC30

We’re seriously impressed with this expansive and cinematic release from 21 year old artist Matt Ryder. 'Animal’ is a gorgeously...

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10 Jun 2025
Electric Litany - Diamonds

Electric Litany
Diamonds

Flying Hearts

London-based quartet Electric Litany have dropped ‘Diamonds’, a slow-burning post-punk gem blending DIY synths, Peter Hook-style basslines and the spectral...

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09 Jun 2025
IMVN - Host

IMVN
Host

independent

London-based artist, violinist and producer IMVN returns with ‘Host’, a striking new single from her upcoming project ‘Syren’ (out September...

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06 Jun 2025
Gabi Goldman - Nostalgia

Gabi Goldman
Nostalgia

Redvolution Music & Entertainment AB

It’s been just over a year since we featured Swedish pop and R&B artist Gabi Goldman and her sensual R&B pop anthem...

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05 Jun 2025
The Altered Hours - Lay There With You

The Altered Hours
Lay There With You

Pizza Pizza Records

Irish alt-rock and shoegaze band The Altered Hours return with ‘Lay There With You’, a slow-burning, cinematic duet that sets...

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04 Jun 2025
IVY - Let My Hair Down

IVY
Let My Hair Down

self-release

Blending moody pop with club-ready energy and an infectious guitar lick, ‘Let My Hair Down’ is the bold and addictive...

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03 Jun 2025

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