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With an air of ’90s nostalgia, ‘miss u’ is the euphoric new single from Cologne-born artist, producer and innovator Luna...

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In the summer, we introduced you to the otherworldly atmospherics of Bath/Bristol-based dream-pop risers Night Swimming and their sumptuous ‘Five...

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Drenched in otherworldly atmospherics, ‘Five Year Plan’ is the serene new release from Bath/Bristol-based dream-pop risers Night Swimming. Having been...

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Let us introduce you to rising Belfast-based artist Kiing Sequence. He’s at the beating heart of Ireland’s Afro-fusion scene where...

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South east London-based singer-songwriter and musician Adam Kelly spent his childhood listening to his parents’ Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye...

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Last September, we introduced you to Italian-born, London-based dark pop artist, producer and songwriter Anna Colombo, aka FHUR, with the...

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There is something undeniably infectious about ‘How Are You Doing Now’ by Malaysian-born singer-songwriter and musician Rikki Lee. From the...

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Next week sees the annual pilgrimage of the music industry's finest to Brighton for the Great Escape festival and hopefully sunny...

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Growing up under a musical spell cast equal parts by Carole King & Snoop Dogg, Daisy Hamel-Buffa has blossomed into...

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Anchored by thundering bass lines and soaring synthesisers, ‘All I Ever Wanted Was Your Love’ is the sublime new release...

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From the lush vocal to the infectious, energetic piano-melody and warm production, there is a lot to love about this...

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Enriched with hedonistic grooves and a soulful tone, ‘Down’ is the sublime new track from east London artist Chinwe. Following...

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‘Happy Out Of Love’ is the playful new single from emerging Anglo-Greek artist D3lta. Over the last couple of years,...

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Formed in a homemade tiki bar in Manchester, Isla Rico are a three-piece band that produces vibrant indie-pop. Last week...

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Bar Pandora is the stage name of UK alt-pop artist Charlie Tophill. She first caught the attention of tastemakers like...

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Upon hitting play for the very first time, we were instantly drawn to this disparate and dream-like single from experimental...

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Released today (22 September), ‘Just Another Minute’ is the shimmering new release from London-based, Irish singer-songwriter Dylan Kearns. Having honed...

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Instantly catching your attention with its haunting piano motif, lush vocals and upbeat bass hooks, ‘Carnival’ is the latest pop...

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Italian-born, London-based artist, producer and songwriter FHUR crafts moody, electronic dark pop odes tinged with industrial beats and sounds. Since...

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Just over a year ago, we introduced you to London singer-songwriter Al Costelloe and her gorgeous blend of dreamy pop and indie...

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Erin K is an American-born, London-based singer and musician who impressed us when we first heard this shimmering indie ode,...

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Influenced by Avril Lavigne, Kelly Clarkson, Pink, and early Paramore, Glasgow’s Róisín McCarney has been making a name for herself...

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London-based, Brandenburg-born artist Atka delivers a beautifully haunting and moving art pop debut in ‘Desiring Machines’. Set amidst swirling industrial,...

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‘An Ear To The Chest’ is the new leftfield indie rock number from Dutch four-piece Lewsberg. Having formed in 2016,...

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It’s been 18 months since we last featured London-based artist Saint Joshua and his soulful jammer ‘Palo Santo’. Since then,...

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With its ’80s disco shimmer and funky groove, ‘Too Hot’ is the latest release from artist Liz Cass. The song...

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With a sound rooted in the punk aesthetic of the Clash colliding with the infectious shambolic nature of the Libertines...

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Released yesterday (16 August), ‘Still Here’ is the shining and anthemic indie number from Glasgow’s Cloud House. Taken from their...

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We are seriously impressed with this gorgeous dose of laid-back R&B meets alt-pop and ’90s-inspired indie from Daisy World -...

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Blending crisp pop production with lush melodies, confessional lyrics and an infectious, folky feel, ‘Open Arms’ is the new single...

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Born and raised in north-west London, Dilan Skies is a British-Indian singer/songwriter and producer who writes and produces a blend...

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It’s just been under four years since we last featured the twitchy and acerbic post-punk sounds of Liverpool trio Eyesore...

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We are excited to once again feature artist, surfer, skater and alt-pop queen in the making, Ruby Duff. Back in...

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The Fae are an alt-rock trio from Dublin who, after the release of their debut single ‘Chloe’ earlier this year,...

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Let’s share something rather special here and give you an early heads-up on Tipperary’s Jessica Brett. The 25 year old...

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Let us introduce you to 16 year old Midland-based singer-songwriter Belle. Having grown up listening and singing along to Avril...

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Drenched in soulful tones and lush symphonic elements, Cats Cradle is the gorgeous new tune from Leicester-born and bred singer-songwriter...

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It’s time to turn the speakers up to the max and bask in the gravity and exuberances of Amy Montgomery’s...

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Inspired by the Japanese light novel Haruhi Suzumiya, IRL is the vibrant new single from genre-bending French band Tapeworms. Originally...

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You may be familiar with the vocals of London-based singer-songwriter Al Costelloe. She was previously one-half of shoegaze two-piece Big...

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Released earlier this month, Fallen Friend is the sublimely gentle offering from Los Angeles-based indie-folk and visual artist Mal. Produced...

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It’s been nearly a year since we featured the neo-soul tinged grooves and hazy vibes of Italian outfit Palmaria. The...

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Blending UK garage sounds with electronic pop and a touch of indie vibes are Hackney-based production duo 0171, aka Joe...

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Bringing a sun-kissed and positive disco vibe on their latest single Good Life, are Essex band Rayowa. Formed by three brothers...

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Hotly tipped as NME’s ‘Big 10’ ones to watch for 2021, London-based singer-songwriter Marie Naffah is back with this feelgood,...

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Premiered on BBC Introducing show with Gemma Bradley last weekend, No Label is the new single from Northampton-born and London-based...

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This sassy two minute electronic-post-punk assault is the debut release from Shelf Lives. The duo consist of singer Sabrina and guitarist/producer Jonny,...

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Drenched in classic ’90s and ’00s R&B vibes, Queen is the confident and soulful new single from Irish singer, songwriter...

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Swt Valli Hi (Sweet Valley High) is a multi-disciplined Nigerian-American artist who’s picking up her fair share of attention with...

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Full of dreamy and groove-led melodies, Morning Light is the latest single from Stockport four-piece Fuzzy Sun. Having wooed the...

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Irish/Trindadian singer-songwriter Misty River’s music is steeped in the rich sounds of Americana and Roots delivered with an unmistakably-modern twist...

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Last year, we highlighted emerging North East artist Jodie Nicholson in our Compass column and as a RotD with the...

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When we first heard this hazy and joyous bop from Italian outfit Palmaria, we instantly fell in love with the...

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Yellow Fingers is the churning psyche-rock track from London-based Attawalpa’s forthcoming EP, Patterns. Atmospheric synths brush against glistening guitar lines...

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Packed full of emotion amidst sweeping post-rock soundscapes, Am I Asleep? marks the return of Irish alt-rock duo Greywind. Formed...

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Laden with drifting atmospherics reminiscent of Deerhunter and the sun-kissed, layered harmonies of Fleet Foxes, Kazbeg is the latest track...

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This exceptionally gorgeous and dreamy psychedelic indie number is from Brighton-based SAD FUNERAL and is the alias of Adam Kane,...

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The beautifully acoustically strummed Gold Dust, is taken from singer-songwriter Chris Simmons’ new double A-sided release with Deepest Wound. Lyrically,...

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Leicester's Mark Elliott is an emerging singer-songwriter with a keen ear for an instantly likeable melody. His debut EP China...

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If you’re attending Eurosonic over the next few days, Soffía Björg is a noteworthy artist that you must seek out....

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The Nordic influence on pop around the world in 2016 can never be underestimated, particularly that of Sweden. We feature...

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With a debut EP set for early 2017, Reykjavik Kids formed 1,000 miles away from the Icelandic capital, despite the...

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Now here’s a corker of a track. FloodHounds got in touch with us recently after reading a piece we wrote...

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Sometimes, you're instantly drawn to a track but you simply can’t pigeonhole what genre tag to give it. That’s exactly...

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Lee Eller is a young singer and songwriter who was born and raised in New York. Growing up as an...

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Brooklyn-based Ben & Katie Marshall are brother-sister duo Paperwhite and this great track comes just over a year since their...

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A rather sublime, atmospheric slice of Americana, this The Honey Ants track has elements of Chris Isaak and Mazzy Star coursing through...

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We’re seriously impressed with this delicious debut from Emmi. It’s a slice of minimalist electro-tinged soul from Emily Green who...

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Teenage singer-songwriter Jerry Williams is likely to be one of the biggest buzz acts at The Great Escape this weekend...

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We last featured Antix back last August with his rather excellent track Breathless. Now he returns in a more reflective...

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Just 19 years old and hailing from Brighton, Fable has notched up 90,000 Soundcloud plays in a month for this track, as...

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Think back to all those great funk-influenced acts that you've loved from the past. Remember how the songs they made...