Tinashe’s eighth studio album ‘Popstar’ sees her push further into techno, house and hyperpop without losing the R&B core of her sound.
It feels like the moment she fully embraces every side of her artistry.
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Josh Baker’s ‘Souvenir’ has finally landed after more than six months of road-testing across his sets.
Built with rhys from the sticks, the track pulls Madchester, punk and post-punk influence into Josh’s house sound.
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Chicken Shop Date is preparing to end after 12 years. From Dave to Kurupt FM, these are the ten dates that made Amelia Dimoldenberg’s awkward, chaotic interview series impossible to ignore.
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Ten years after Konnichiwa, Skepta’s influence is still being worn by another generation. Corteiz’s anniversary collection makes that weight impossible to miss.
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BexBlu and Paul Stephan return to a partnership with history on “Never Relax”, picking up a creative thread that already runs deeper than one track.
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Joy Crookes finds the funny side of a destructive relationship on “Painkiller”, with Denzel Curry stepping into a track already carrying plenty of hip-hop in its bones.
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dexter in the newsagent turns losing money into a playful daydream of millionaire life on “Fantasy”, her first single of 2026.
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After years spent helping shape Cloud X, dabieh turns inward on “blunted axe. (on friendship)” — a bruised reflection on memory, hurt and the end of a friendship.
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Jamie T turns pre-show nerves, imposter syndrome and a deeply personal Leif Vollebekk sample into “Tallahassee”, the closing track of his forthcoming sixth album.
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SKEETE moves between R&B, dancehall and Afrobeats on VIRGO, a concise project built around intimacy, desire and heartbreak.
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Aki Oke is pulling indie, dance, rap and electronic music into the same frame, with lifewillneverbethesameagain. pushing the project further.
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Marnz Malone and J Hus link again on ‘Unorthodox’ as I Wish I Could Sing moves closer.
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Arthur Hill turns orange wine, dating stereotypes and the fear of not being as unique as you thought into one of his most playful releases.
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Julia Wolf has returned with her new single 'Deep End'. The release arrives ahead of her upcoming Deep End World Tour and follows a huge year for the New York artist, whose Gold-certified hit 'In My Room' continues to build momentum.
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"Back then I was nameless."
Songer and KiLLOWEN have spent the last few years building their moment. 'PLACES + FACES' feels like the payoff. The chemistry is undeniable and neither artist feels like they're carrying the other.
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Conducta is looking beyond UK garage on new EP 'SOUNDBOY JOHNNY'. Rolling breaks, wobbly basslines and plenty of jungle influence run throughout the project, but the signature Conducta touch remains firmly intact.
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The New Consistent's (@tnewconsistent) best project yet?
'Party Tricks' turns love, attachment and emotional chaos into a cohesive, spoken word-led project packed with personality.
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JGrrey's return feels worth the wait. 'Take My Hand' sees her link up with Bel Cobain for a warm, intimate collaboration built on curiosity, connection and two voices that genuinely bring the best out of each other.
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'Shotgun' was a moment; 'Mind The Gap' feels like the payoff.
Reuben Aziz (@reubenazizzz) has found his sound, found his confidence and delivered his strongest project to date.
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Stresshead, Ancona and Eddie Caine deliver ‘Grab Me Water’, a raw, pulse-driven track shaped by late nights and early mornings, holding onto its edge rather than smoothing it out.
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