22 Apr 2025

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Chicken Banana

B1 Recordings

If, like us, you’ve been vibing to the insidiously infectious ‘Chicken Banana’ over the last two months on TikTok and YouTube, then you are already part of the club. But if you have somehow missed the latest and biggest viral...

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22 Apr 2025 | Press release

Merlin and IMPALA Launch Weidenmuller Sustainability Fund to Support Independent Music Sector's Transition

  This Earth Day, Merlin is proud to support the launch of the Weidenmüller Sustainability Fund. The fund is a new, multi-year joint initiative between Merlin and IMPALA, designed to accelerate the independent music community’s transition toward a more sustainable future.   The...more

18 Apr 2025 | Press release

Reservoir launches new Mumbai-based subsidiary Popindia

This launch marks Reservoir’s seventh global officePopIndia announces first signing singer, songwriter, and rapper Yohani Reservoir Media, Inc. (NASDAQ: RSVR), an award-winning independent music company, today announced the launch of a new subsidiary, PopIndia, based in Mumbai, India. As a full-service...more

18 Apr 2025 | Press release

Co-op Live Crowned 'New Concert Venue of the Year' at prestigious Pollstar Awards 2025

Co-op Live, the UK’s premiere purpose-built music-first arena, is proud to announce it has been named ‘New Concert Venue of the Year (International)’ at the prestigious 36th annual Pollstar Awards 2025, the leading celebration across the global live entertainment industry.  The global accolade recognises...more

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TAMIW  - We Are Not Friends (ft. SOMAOTA)

TAMIW
We Are Not Friends (ft. SOMAOTA)

Niwer Records

Released yesterday (16 April), ‘We Are Not Friends’ is the genre-bending new single from Osaka’s leftfield/alternative group TAMIW. Featuring guest...

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17 Apr 2025
Reem Mitten - Back to the Start of it

Reem Mitten
Back to the Start of it

self-release

Premiered earlier this week on BBC Introducing London by BBC Radio 1’s Jess Iszatt, ‘Back To The Start Of It’...

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16 Apr 2025
Mya K - Private Show

Mya K
Private Show

independent

‘Private Show’ is the bold, intimate and seductive new single from British-Nigerian singer Mya K. Exploring the magnetic pull of...

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15 Apr 2025
Lala Hayden - beast

Lala Hayden
beast

self release

Back in January, we featured the intoxicating disco-tinged dance pop single ‘rush of love’ by London/Barcelona-based alt-pop songwriter Lala Hayden....

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14 Apr 2025
Pendulum & Armin van Buuren & Rob Swire - Sound of You

Pendulum & Armin van Buuren & Rob Swire
Sound of You

Armada Music

Ready for a high-octane collaboration from two electronic music heavyweights? Hit play on ‘Sound of You’, the mammoth tune by...

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11 Apr 2025
SI EVOL - Hello

SI EVOL
Hello

self release

SI EVOL are a Stockholm-based duo crafting timeless, heartfelt music that celebrates love, freedom and emotional authenticity. Formed in early...

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10 Apr 2025
SNAYX - Strut

SNAYX
Strut

self release

SNAYX return with a seriously addictive burst of bass-driven chaos on their latest single ‘Strut’. Clocking in at just over two minutes,...

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09 Apr 2025
Pit Pony - This Love Of Mine

Pit Pony
This Love Of Mine

Clue Records

With its ethereal textures, fuzzy guitars and soaring vocals, ‘This Love Of Mine’ is the latest release from Newcastle-based Pit...

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08 Apr 2025

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