PinkPantheress enlists literally everyone for her remix album, Oklou and FKA twigs sound magical in unison, and Maisie Peters is back! It’s Wonderlist.
PinkPantheress ft. Kylie Minogue – “Stateside”
It’s been the biggest year yet for future pop’s champion PinkPantheress, with her triumphant Glastonbury performance and Mercury Prize-shortlisted mixtape “Fancy That”. The project has now been augmented by “Fancy Some More?”, a re-imagining of the work, featuring a who’s who of genre benders and cultural titans – from Anitta to JADE, SEVENTEEN to Kaytranada, Nia Archives to JT. Oh, and Kylie Mingonue of course, who steals the show on “Stateside”
Oklou ft. FKA twigs – “viscus”
One of the most exciting breakthrough artists of the year, French enigma Oklou stunned the pop sphere with her experimental effervescence on her debut album choke enough earlier this year. She’s sharing a deluxe edition at the end of this month, which we’ve now received a teaser cut from. “viscus” is a mind-boggling, beautiful piece of electronic pop, featuring fellow avant-garde auteur FKA twigs.
Maisie Peters – “You You You”
Two years on from becoming the youngest solo British album in almost 10 years to secure a UK No.1 album with The Good Witch – with a Wembley Arena headline and Taylor Swift support stint in between – British singer-songwriter Maisie Peters returns to kick off a new era and rumoured third album with a double-sided single. “You You You”, is particularly affecting with a winningly melancholic hook and romantically reflective tone.
Celeste – “Time Will Tell”
A voice of a generation, Celeste is finally sharing her sophomore studio album, Woman Of Faces, in mid-November via Polydor Records. The final teaser is a show-stopping slice of subtlety, “Time Will Tell”, a stripped-down ballad that will make you positively gush with emotion.
Fcukers – “I Like It Like That”
Fcukers and Kenny Beats collaborating wasn’t on the bingo card, but my God it’s working. “I Like It Like That” is the second cut from the NYC duo that Kenneth has coloured with his unique ear, following “Play Me”, and this new one is among their headiest, catchiest and most creative tracks to date. More, please.
Rose Gray – “Lotus”
Yet another artist who is augmenting their acclaimed debut album with a deluxe edition, London’s Rose Gray is asking, A Little Louder, Please. The new work with drop on 24th October, but for now we’ve got a second teaser, “Lotus”, a glorious, ethereal dance pop jam with translucent vocals.
HAIM ft. Bon Iver – “Tie you down”
Ugh, HAIM. Their fourth album, I quit, shared this summer, was an effortlessly triumphant work. Now, we’re getting a deluxe edition (yes, that’s right, ANOTHER artist sharing a deluxe), with the band sharing a piece of new music, “Tie you down”, featuring the peerless Bon Iver. It’s a giving, gorgeous country pop gem.
Tara Lily x King Krule – “Tropical Storm”
As collaborators go, King Krule takes the biscuit. It takes a special artist for Archy Marshall to leave his own nocturnal utopia – but that’s just what Tara Lily is. The two Peckhamites are collaborating on a new EP, “Quiet Nights ( Early Takes), due in November, but for now treat us with a trippy joint number, “Tropical Storm”.
PS Hitsquad ft. Skengdo x AM – 123
Drill might have in large lost its way in 2025, but PS Hitsquad knows exactly where he’s going. Collaborating with Brixton titans of the genre, Skengdo x AM, the Zone 2 hitter drops “123”, a heavyweight drill collaboration that is bound to transport you back to the scene’s glory days.
Sienna Spiro – “Die On This Hill”
One of the most confident and compelling new voices in UK soul pop, Sienna Spiro is back with a new ballad. After finishing up a UK and EU headline tour last month, the singer-songwriter gets straight back to business with “Die On This Hill”, a dazzling single of swooning instrumentation and jaw-dropping vocals.
Westside Cowboy – “Don’t Throw Rocks”
The future of British rock? Undoubtedly. Westside Cowboy have signed to Island Records imprint Adventure Recordings, and are set to share a second EP, produced by Cameron Winter producer Loren Humphreys and entitled “So Much Country ‘Till We Get There’”. First teaser “Don’t Throw Rocks” is a live favourite, and, as ever with this wonderful four-piece, utterly compelling.
Saint Jude ft. Taxi for Kaye – “Hopeful”
South London mystery man Saint Jude is continuing to impress with his immersive new era. Collaborating with fellow riser Taxi for Kaye, new cut “Hopeful” is straight out of the Mk.gee playbook, with consuming production, off-kilter rhythms and dreamy vocals.
dexter in the newsagent – “i told ya”
South London artist dexter in the newsagent is on an excellent run of late, following last month’s rousing “Eighteen” and her memorable turn of Jim Legxacy’s “Black British Music” tape. Latest gem “i told ya” is full of grooves and vibrance, with dexter sounding as charismatic as ever vocally.
ODUMODUBLVCK ft. Anti World Gangstars & Skepta – “ADENUGA”
After becoming one of Africa’s most important musical voices across the last few years, Nigerian rap powerhouse ODUMODUBLVCK shares his long-awaited debut album, INDUSTRY MACHINE. The album boasts a plethora of global features, from Wizkid to Stormzy, Pa Salieu to Davido, Zlatan to Skepta. The latter of which stars on record standout, “ADENUGA”.
Blawan – “SlickElixir”
Long considered one of UK electronic music’s key players, this new work from producer/DJ Blawan is bold, bohemian and at points technically mesmerising. “SlickElixir”, the title track and closer, feels like stepping onto a game of Pac-Man on a tab and a half of LSD.
Lianne La Havas – “Disarray”
It’s an exciting time for Lianne La Havas fans. The Ivor Novello Award-winner has, after a long, strenuous five-year wait, returned with some original music. The cut in question is “Disarray”, a subtle, soulful jazz ballad that features some wonderful guitar composition, heartbreaking lyricism, and gracious performance.
JID ft. Ciara & Earthgang – “Sk8”
Ahead of his global headline tour this month, JID delivers another high-grade visual with “Sk8”. Tapping fellow Atlanta stars Ciara and Earthgang, the video embodies the throwback spirit and energy of Atlanta’s roller-skating culture, celebrating the city’s creative scene and the people that define it.
dust – “In Reverie”
Australian post-punk troubadours dust have shared a long-awaited debut album Sky Is Falling. It’s a downbeat, melancholic and cinematic album, with some moments of punkish colour and others of deathening dread. “In Reverie”, closer and standout, sits somewhere in the middle.
Still Blank – “Same Sun”
Alongside supporting Royel Otis on tour this autumn, transaltantic two-piece Still Blank will release their self-titled debut album on 21st November. Latest teaser “Same Sun” is one of their heaviest releases to date, with a grungy guitar chops and shadowed vocals.
Say Now – “Supermarket”
Rising girl group trio, fresh off the back of a support slot with Omar Rudberg, drop a slick new single, “Supermarket”, written by lyrical titan herself RAYE. It’s a track that draws back to a pop sound of the past, whilst putting a modern twist on it.
Grace Inspace – “Unrivaled”
LA-born and London-bred singer-songwriter looks set to be a real force in dreamy indie pop. “Unrivaled” is a tender and kaleidoscopic offering, with stellar vocals and songwriting.
Empara Mi – Monsters & Masochists
Empara Mi reveals her highly anticipated album Monsters & Masochists, a project that carefully carves chapters of a deep narrative, taking listeners on a journey through sadness, anger, self-destruction, acceptance and everything in between.
