“Love & Desire” - James Harries
There’s something almost old-fashioned about the honesty that runs through James Harries’ new album, Love & Desire. Not old-fashioned in style — though there are echoes of classic folk and soul here — but in spirit. In an age of overproduction and algorithmic perfection, Harries dares to sound human.
“Oceans of Kansas” - Lily Vakili
Lily Vakili’s Oceans of Kansas feels less like an album and more like a pilgrimage — a journey through time, memory, and the endless interior landscape of a woman reckoning with her own depths. It’s bold, poetic, and unafraid to get messy — the kind of record that doesn’t chase perfection, but truth.
“It's OK” - Chandra
Bristol’s Chandra have always had a knack for turning vulnerability into something anthemic — and with “It’s OK”, they hit that sweet spot where catharsis meets pure pop-rock joy. It’s three minutes of melodic adrenaline that manages to sound both stadium-sized and deeply personal, like a pep talk shouted through a megaphone.
“Great Pretender” - Fore Fader
There are albums that play like a soundtrack to your life — and then there are albums that feel like a séance. Great Pretender, the debut full-length from Los Angeles duo Fore Fader (Stephanie Carlin and Carey Clayton), belongs firmly in the latter category. It’s not just a collection of songs; it’s a spiritual excavation — a raw, shimmering encounter with mortality, self-deception, and the divine.
“I'll Be Near” - Lemon
Lemon are taking a breather — and, in doing so, they’ve landed one of their most tender and affecting releases to date. “I’ll Be Near,” the tenth entry in their year-long #lemon12 singles project, finds the usually groove-obsessed band trading in dancefloor swagger for emotional sincerity. This is Lemon with their guard down — reflective, raw, and quietly powerful.
“All You Need Is Lust” - Elise Trouw
Elise Trouw has never exactly played by the rules — but with “All You Need Is Lust,” she’s not just breaking them, she’s gleefully setting them on fire. The multi-instrumentalist, producer, and visual artist has built a career out of effortless musical precision — looping drums, bass, piano, and vocals into pop-jazz symphonies that made her a viral sensation.
“All in all - Live” - Eyal Erlich
There’s something undeniably magnetic about Eyal Erlich — a performer who doesn’t just sing his songs, but seems to live inside them. His latest release, “All in All – Live,” captures that rare spark artists chase their whole careers — the unfiltered, in-the-moment electricity of a true storyteller connecting with an audience.
“Space Cadet / The Count” - KOYOT
With “Space Cadet / The Count,” KOYOT delivers a sprawling two-part odyssey that’s as atmospheric as it is electrifying. A seamless fusion of psychedelic rock grandeur, punk grit, and cosmic introspection.
“Ecstatic Lightsongs” - Aarktica
Across his 25-year journey as Aarktica, Jon DeRosa has always been an explorer of sound and feeling — chasing the delicate intersection between melancholy and transcendence. With his 10th studio album, Ecstatic Lightsongs, he’s built something both intimate and expansive.
“Shiver” - Tidal Rave
With their latest single “Shiver,” London-based pop-rock powerhouse Tidal Rave crash back into the scene with a song that feels like falling headfirst into a technicolor rush of emotion. Equal parts cinematic and chaotic, Shiver is the sound of pure adrenaline.
“Stay Inside” - trainboy
London’s lo-fi dreamers trainboy arrive with their debut EP Stay Inside — a shimmering, understated collection of guitar-driven indie gems that capture the hazy melancholy of city life and the strange comfort of solitude.
WAIN: Producer Extraodinaire
Currently preparing to relocate to Los Angeles in November 2025, music producer WAIN is carving out a distinctive path defined by versatility, precision, and emotional depth. With a passion for crafting music that connects on a human level, WAIN approaches every project as both an artist and a collaborator.