Rightfully considered one of British music’s brightest sparks, Gambia-to-Coventry rapper Pa Salieu makes his long-awaited return with “Belly”. It’s a triumphant comeback, a celebration and the first serene brushstroke on a fresh palette for the dazzling talent. Provoking and potent as ever, Salieu is here to trail-blaze UK rap’s next epoch.

Irish-Malaysian producer, singer and songwriter yuné pinku is back with another illustration of her artistic breadth. Continuing to explore her songwriting in a way previously unseen from the London-based polymath, “Half Alive” is immersive and articulate in its ideas, boasting a knock-out vocal performance from pinku.

The second double single from the forthcoming LP1 25th anniversary remasters and cavers record from American Footballl and friends is a corker. Taking on the sprawling “For Sure”. Ethel Cain’s beautiful, ghostly rendition is a stunning addition to the sonic cohort, whilst the remaster itself is sharper and warm than the classic original.

New York’s enigmatic party starter The Dare has shared his long-awaited debut album. A breakout star of 2024 whose stock is bound to rise tenfold after this impressive piece of work, the suited and booted crooner offers plenty of indie sleeve and off-kilter charisma across the record.

Laced with sleek, swirling strings and glossy vocal layers flirting in perfect harmony, “Take It Higher” asserts another spellbinding record from Ashley Henry on his dominant return this year. Emerging with stylish silhouettes rolling atop syncopated jazz percussion, Ashley quickly commands the smooth beat with high-octane piano acrobatics, delivering free-form vibrations with distinctive flair before he chants “Let’s get away” – a liberating call back as the rising talent blossoms in a renowned sense of serenity and self-assurance. Taken from his hotly anticipated studio album Who We Are dropping in October, the South Londoner continues to set levels as one of the city’s most exciting musicians on the rise.

Following tours with Sam Smith and Tems, British artist Konoyikeh returns with a rousing and introspective new single,”Sit Down”. Showing her artistic progression from last year’s head-turning debut EP, the singer-songwriter brings emotional brevity and powerful vocals to the standout new single.

A scintillating melting pot of sub-sounds from the British popular music canon, highly impressive duo The Heavy Heavy have unveiled a striking debut full-length. The Brightonian’s find their flow across the guitar-driven and fearless record that is anthemic to the core.

Online favourite re6ce has been carving a corner of the internet with their genre-elusive and forward-thinking sonic goodness. They return with “ZOMBIE”, a raw and rowdy punky poppy power ballad.

Aussie’s swiftly seminal crooners Royel Otis further augment their fantastic debut album PRATTS & PAIN with a gorgeous additional cut. “Til The Morning” is gentle and pursuing, emotive and endoscopic, the type of song that belongs in a montage scene of an A24 coming-of-age further classic.

London label and collective Eastern Margins have announced a second compilation album and shared a single, this time courtesy of HYPER J-POP outfit PAS TASTA. “BULLDOZER” is a glitchy, sentiment amalgamation of sounds and styles that’s unconventional, endearing and oddly crowd-pleasing.

Multidisciplinary enigma MEYY is back with a dreamy new cut, “12334”, which enlists Korean singer-songwriter Moon Sujin. The new cut sees the Hackney-based, Korean-Belgium singer, producer and dancer bringing her cutesy charm and ethereal vocals atop a hyper pop inspired backdrop.

Jungle is back and better than ever. Following the massive success of their fourth studio album Volcano, launched last summer, the British electronic band kicks off their next chapter today with the release of their new single, “Let’s Go Back.” The track is infectious and poised to top the charts. True to Jungle’s style, it’s accompanied by mesmerising visuals, created and directed by the band’s J Lloyd and filmmaker Charlie Di Placid, with choreography from “Back On 74” collaborators Shay Latukolan and Will West. This release also marks their first offering since long-time collaborator Lydia Kitto officially joined the band — a perfect warm-up for their sold-out concert at London’s The O2 later this month.

Following the major success of “Alibi,” featuring Pabllo Vittar and Yseult, Iranian-Dutch singer-songwriter Sevdaliza now teams up with Brazilian pop icon Anitta for the release of “Alibi Pt. 2.” This remix blends Sevdaliza’s ethereal sound with Anitta’s fiery, unapologetic energy, reinforcing the original track’s message of sisterhood and divine feminine energy. “I was super happy when Sevdaliza invited me to participate in ‘Alibi Pt. 2.’ I love the first version of the track. This song is a big celebration of sisterhood, and I love that!” says Anitta on the collaboration.

Fourteen years into his career, British DJ and producer Midland is finally ready to release his debut album. “Fragments of Us is, at its core, my homage to and celebration of the gift of otherness and the spaces and voices that have helped along the way,” he explains. The 13-track record is set to hit shelves (in vinyl and CD formats!) and streaming services in October, but today he released the project’s first single, “Never Enough.” Filtered through heavy vocoder patches, the track slowly builds into a deeply affecting late-night ballad sung by Midland himself, taking listeners on a reflective journey through the process of untangling roots to forge new paths forward.

Madrid-based indie duo Hinds—aka Carlotta Cosials and Ana Perrote—release their highly anticipated and utterly triumphant new album VIVA HINDS today via Lucky Number. Recorded in rural France, the album is vibrant, witty, and brimming with personality. It includes the band’s first tracks sung in Spanish and features collaborations with Beck and Fontaines D.C.’s Grian Chatten.

Irish singer-songwriter-producer and industry giant Maverick Sabre is releasing his first solo single of the year today. “Roses Ether” is an introspective journey, inviting listeners into a sonic dialogue as he calls out to himself and anyone who will listen, offering an urgent reminder to keep the inner fire burning—or to reignite it if the flame has faded.

South London’s Afro-R&B trailblazer, singer, and producer Maleek Berry drops his new single, “Lately,” from his highly anticipated debut album, If Only Love Was Enough, which is set for release on 27th September. On “Lately,” Maleek teams up with Nigerian Afro-fusion sensation Ruger, delivering a powerful collaboration that blends their signature vocals with Maleek’s
top-tier production.

India’s favourite DJ duo MadStarBase, aka the remix kings of India, have returned to the sound sphere, reimagining BC Azad’s standout track “Aayega Kal” with a fresh twist, blending the original’s experimental hip-hop vibe with club-ready beats. This remix was first unleashed during DJ MoCity’s Boiler Room set, bringing a new energy to the original track. The original track, crafted by BC Azad and National Animal, offers a poetic narrative that low-rides through Kolkata, mixing Hindi and English storytelling over a slow-burning, genre-defying beat. The MadStarBase remix adds a new dimension, ensuring this track will keep the dance floors moving and the speakers thumping. With plenty more releases on the horizon, MadStarBase’s expertise marks them as a versatile and multi-disciplinary talent. Continuing to evolve in sound and vision, 2024 looks to be another milestone year for the Delhi-based pair.

Kurdish pop star BANA has arrived with her brand new anthem “Bag Of Hearts”, which fuses musical elements of her roots with a maximalist pop sheen. Frontrunning the hub of surging talent from her hometown, Bana’s sound is guaranteed to leave you feeling empowered, as her distinctive brand of unapologetic lyrics and punchy production demands attention from the get-go.

Rising singer-rapper Rio Rainz is back with latest single ‘mutual butterflies’. The track takes us on a sonic journey following a bad experience that was later turned around into a good experience through sheer determination. Overall it’s a deeply emotional and intimate track that captures the spark and growth of young love.

Announcing that his new album, PEACE 2 DA WORLD, is set in stone for October 25th, maverick rapper Rejjie Snow shares a teaser cut “Karen”. Atop an off-kilter, zany production from Rahki, Snow rides the beat with an idiosyncratic charisma, unleashing quotable bars and a laid back flow.

London’s freshest rapper SamRecks returns to the soundsphere with his highly-anticipated sophomore EP, “BALANCE”. A masterclass in contemporary UK rap from start to finish, with singles such as “BACK BONE”, “HIT or MISS”, “Embellishments” and “GOT ME LIKE” already in the sound sphere, and racking up hundreds of thousands of streams, the EP flexes three unheard tracks including EP opener “Everything”, the immaculately crafted “BUBBLE GUM” and lead single “Better Days” featuring Japanese rapper JUMADIBA. An incredibly talented artist mastering all components of his artistry, from production to artwork to producing, directing and editing his videos himself, Sam is set to guarantee a huge amount of attention with this project and continues to prove himself as one of the most creative musicians emanating from these shores right now.

Hot on the heels of South-American-infused heater “Ponzi Scheme”, which he freestyled on Shooters Only, Kennington’s multi-hyphenate, Blanco, drops off a new sleek offering with Mojam-produced “Soda Lime”. Choppy percussive elements and intoxicating synth-lines provide the perfect pockets for Blanco’s colourful lyricism to skip between. Expanding his artistic influences and repertoire, Blanco continues to dip into an array of international sonic influences, flexing his bars to remind us why he is heralded as one of the UK’s most exciting and experimental lyricists emanating from these shores right now with over 2.4M dedicated monthly Spotify listeners. Fresh from huge performances at Glastonbury Festival and All Points East, and his recent collaboration with garage and bassline DJ Interplanetary Criminal for “Races” (performing the track live at a recent Warehouse Project), Blanco continues to tear up the rulebook, a recent trip to Brasil seeing him meet with some of the hottest rappers and producers in the territory incl. El Lif and LEALL as he taps into the South American ties of his Angolan heritage.

Neo-psychedelic French creatives La Femme are back with their latest offering “Clover Paradise” the second single taken from their highly anticipated full-length album “Rock Machine” written entirely in English. Following on from their last release “Ciao Paris!”, “Clover Paradise” proves to be another reminder as to why La Femme are revered as one of the most exciting and refreshing groups emanating from Europe right now. Syncopated percussion lays the perfect foundation for trippy synths intertwined with smooth and nonchalant vocals, whilst powerful guitar solos remind us of the band’s true musicality.