For any forest witches looking for a new addition to their “foraging for mushrooms'' playlist, look no further than Dispirit’s new single, “Echoes.” Fans of Wolf Alice, The Last Dinner Party, London After Midnight and The Japanese House (as well as woodland-dwelling spellcasters) are sure to feel right at home with the dreamy vocals, melancholic production and shimmering harmonies, with the occasional healthy sprinkling of grunge inspired guitar riffs. 

The first song a brand-new band ever releases to the public is precarious business. It’s that major jump where you put yourself out in front of the world, and say, “We’re here”. There are no guarantees if it will make or break you.

Vulnerable, soulful and intimate: plucked from a world of fronting punk-bands, IZZY’s debut as an indie solo artist invites listeners into a dichotomy of sweet melodic cadences matched with grunge roots.

Mosaics are an indie pop band composed of five members that strive to bring a fun and energising sound with each track they’ve released, including their latest single, ‘In Your Head’ (2024). Operating out of Fife, Scotland, the group was formed in 2019 and has since released a self titled EP and five other singles with fresh new sounds that help solidify them as modern innovators in the genre.

One of those songs was Shepherd’s Carol, now released as the final single from their debut EP Twice Around the Sun that is due to be released on April 3rd. The track proceeds with the choral alt-rock sound that UGLY has quickly established for themselves, but steers it in a pastoral, almost occult, direction.

‘I feel no shame’ : the simple line is crooned repeatedly, forming the uncomplicated yet self-assured chorus of The Halves latest single, ‘Wooden Horse’. Emerging from the live music capital of Australia, Melbourne-based four-piece, The Halves, merge influences in their murky third release. 

Elijah Woods and MacKenzie Porter have released the perfect romantic duet to cosy up home alone and binge listen to. Released on 3 November this year, ‘last girl’ is the definition of candid romance intertwined with a bittersweet feeling of capturing a beautiful memory as you are living it. It is that moment of connection, and feeling utterly at one with your loved one so much so that everything else surrounding you seems to blur into fuzzy irrelevancy. 

Skyler Cocco is a songwriter, singer, producer and instrumentalist, originating from New York and now based in LA. Her latest single, ‘Anxious Attachment’ was released on November 15th. With its 80s synth pop and indie rock influences, ‘Anxious Attachment’ is a candid, catchy ode to anxiety and overthinking, drawing inspiration from bands like MUNA and HAIM. 

Yaël Dekker, Katja Kahana, Michelle Geraerts, Winnie Conradi, and Laurie Zantinge make up The Klittens- an exciting and undeniably chic new act emerging from the underground scene in Amsterdam. The quintet, just as the title of their latest track suggests, has the potential to appeal to audiences globally. ‘Universal Experience’ is the first track of their latest collection of material, released in the build-up to their upcoming UK tour with fellow Dutch band Personal Trainer. 

Still Traffico is a London based indie-pop band that takes inspiration from the post-punk and post-rock genres to make something they refer to as “Railway Pop”. Their latest single, ‘Seagull’ (2023), lives up to their inspirations by bringing an explosive sound to their fresh roster of songs as an upcoming band. 

With a rainy autumn on a doorstep, some might be looking for lyrical, romantic tunes to sink in. In this case, we have just an artist to check out. In addition to soothing tempos, this performer definitely has a deep understanding of matters of the heart.

There’s a quiet confidence if a song opens with a muted electro beat and welcomes the listener with the following words: ‘Sorry to keep you waiting/must be frustrating/Head high, and stand up, baby/Can tell you need saving’. It commands attention without having to make a loud, distracting entrance, and one that works just as well.

Scotland-based artist ASTER YVS has just dropped a mesmerizing new single that takes listeners on a journey through the realms of dream-pop, experimental pop, and electronic music. Titled "Crimson," this track delves into the depths of narrative inner self observation and personal crisis, pushing the boundaries of soundscapes. Drawing inspiration from artists like HAAi, Blood Orange, and Grouper, ASTER YVS brings a fresh perspective to the music scene.

The numerous influences of ‘This Dream of Mine + B Sides’ by Marseille present themselves from the moment the listener hits play: vocals reminiscent of Liam Gallagher; the swirling psychedelia of The Beach Boys; the production and dreamy quality of New Order, Joy Division and The Stone Roses; even the spritely guitar sound of Johnny Marr. 

Rising North-East band Vice Killer have recently followed up from their debut EP ‘The Red Sky’ in 2021 with another single titled ‘Where can I find some peace?’. Vice Killer gained momentum and headlined sold-out concerts in Sunderland and Newcastle in 2022, were highlighted on BBC Introducing, and their aforementioned EP gained significant appraisal from both industry and press, including NARC Magazine.

SckSolo is a rap artist from Las Vegas who has been creating music since 2010 and releasing music on streaming services since 2019, starting out with his debut single ‘Vulture’ which dropped on January 25th of that year. Since SckSolo has dropped the single ‘Eye For an Eye,’ the EP ‘King Soloman’ and most recently, ‘Within’.

Shoe are an indie rock group from Hobart Australia, releasing high quality and unique tracks, never failing to impress listeners with their incredible sound. The trio began releasing music in 2020, since they have been dropping a variety of enjoyable tracks and are currently working on their debut album, ‘Dooom’, set to launch on September 8th, 2023.

Released on July 28th, 2023, ‘Broken’ is the fifth single off the upcoming self-titled album by Glasgow band, Blackcats. The up-and-coming rock group have made a splash in the scenes with their punchy vocals and powerful guitar.  

‘The Oversight’ is the new single from independent artist and producer Store Brand. The young Long Island native’s single follows the release of his ‘Sewn Together EP’, and it packs an even mightier punch.  Store Brand, who writes as well as sings his lyrics, plays his own instruments and produces his own tracks, doesn’t beat around the bush with the delivery of his latest track.