Lana Del Rey provides a plethora of twists and turns on her new single, Baby Keem finally makes his return with a full-length album, and Grian Chatten joins the Peaky Blinders: it’s Wonderlist!

Lana Del Rey – “White Feather Hawk Tail Deer Hunter”

Lana Del Rey’s return is deliciously Lana-coded. Written alongside her sister, her brother-in-law, and her husband, and co-produced by Jack Antonoff, “White Feather Hawk Tail Deer Hunter” is a fantastical and almost gothic ballad, deftly unique and off-kilter, and distinctly memorable.

Baby Keem – “Ca$ino”

In 2021, with the release of The Melodic Blue, Baby Keem looked set to be one of the most important figures in global rap for years to come. He’s been frustratingly quiet since. Now, though, he’s back, sounding as vital and masterful as ever. Ca$ino, his new studio album, brims with sonic diversity and thematic density, reaffirming Keem’s status among the best US rappers of the 2020s. Here’s the title track.

Grian Chatten – “Puppet” 

Certainly not adverse to musical endeavours away from his BRIT Award-winning band Fontaines D.C. – see 2023’s incredible solo debut record. Now, fresh from a contribution to War Child Records’ forthcoming album, he shares another piece of new music. “Puppet” is plucked from the soundtrack of Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, and gives us a dark, atmospheric look into the highly anticipated return of Tommy Shelby.

Jessie Ware – “Ride” 

Jessie Ware is having a hell of a “Ride”. Her new single, first unveiled at Glastonbury’s NYC Downlow nightclub after her headline performance on the West Holts stage in 2024, is a fresh taste of her new era, which’ll culminate in a new record, Superbloom, out on 10th April. The track is undeniably groovy and utterly joyous on the ear.

Genesis Owusu – “STAMPEDE”

Celebrated polymath Genesis Owusu is quietly shifting through styles with a peerless confidence and pizazz. Following big-swinging predecessors, this new one “STAMPEDE” is one of the most energetic and likeable tracks we’ve heard all year.

1000 Rabbits – “Virgin Soil”

Formerly Rabbitfoot, 1000 Rabbits are the next band on the London block. They’ve been kicking up a fuss on the live circuit, now dropping their first official single – and it’s a corker. “Virgin Soil” is colourful, arty, synth-pop meets anxious post-rock vivacity, and is quite the listening journey. Keep your eye on this lot.

Lava La Rue – “Scratches”

Off the back of announcing their latest EP “Do You Know Everything?”, Lava La Rue returns onto the scene with their latest track “Scratches”. With a rock n’ roll style guitar riff, the West London artist shows off their raw, fluid vocals as they sing about the beauty in re-opening old emotional wounds that never quite healed.

aja monet – “hollyweird”

US-based performance poet aja monet unpicks the ‘disingenuous actions, excessive vanity and intense individualism…bizarre emptiness’ in her new single “hollyweird.” It’s immediately explosive, mirroring the chaos of a Los Angeles landscape, but it is undoubtedly a powerful performance with an uptempo, punk-esque that ascends into a harmonised crescendo. The track ends with mellowing into a bluesy melody — this is aja at her finest: packing a punch and letting the stillness do the rest.

kwn “hopeless romantic” 

East London singer, songwriter, and producer kwn returns with her first release of 2026, “hopeless romantic”. The single offers an intimate and vulnerable glimpse into kwn’s world, blending candid lyricism with her signature very sharp production, this time infusing moody R&B with drum and guitar-driven instrumentation. Following a breakout 2025, including her remix of “worst behaviour” featuring Kehlani and the acclaimed EP with all due respect, kwn continues to establish herself as an authentic voice, and at the forefront of next-generation R&B.

Hearts2Hearts – “RUDE!”

K-pop rising stars Hearts2Hearts return with their fun and playful new single “RUDE!”. Built on a buoyant house groove and sparkling synths, the track captures the group’s cheeky energy, offering a brighter and much more dynamic side to their evolving sound. The whimsical music video sees the members as factory workers restoring the glow of a “Super Heart” after a fake one dims it, perfectly reflecting the song’s and the band’s fun-loving spirit.

The Scythe Presents: The Scythe ft. Denzel Curry, TiaCorine & FERG

Currently on tour opening for Deftones, it hasn’t stopped Denzel Curry from dropping a blockbuster banger with fellow collaborators TiaCorine and Ferg. This comes as a newly formed group called The SCYTHE, with core members that also include Bktherula and Key Nyata. The title track is, as expected, full of energy, with an infectious chant-fueled hook along with stellar verses from everyone involved.

Jordan Rakei ft. Tom McFarland – “Easy To Love”

Acclaimed instrumentalist, producer and singer-songwriter Jordan Rakei is giving us a collaborative EP, “Between Us”, in late April, recorded in the swansong of his time as the Artist in Residence at Abbey Road Studios. Fresh single “Easy To Love” is a feel-good spectacle of stunning vocals and naturalistic grooves, featuring Jungle’s Tom McFarland.

Naïka – “All My Life”

French-Haitian pop fusion superstar Naïka blesses us with the long-awaited release of her gorgeous, vibrant debut album, ECLESIA. Lead single “All My Life” is particularly celebratory and cascading, with shimmering instrumentation, brisk rhythmic bliss and silk-laden vocals.

Green Flag – “Mud”

Jacob Bugden releases his debut single “Mud” as Green Flag, marking a defining step forward for the project. Written and recorded in Los Angeles, the track captures a moment of creative urgency and emotional clarity, channelling nervous energy into forward motion, and reflects a period of personal change, letting go of the past, trusting instinct, and committing to the unknown.

Duckwrth – “I Wanna Be Your Dog Again”

Following his first-ever GRAMMY nomination, Duckwrth returns and flips the script on “I Wanna Be Your Dog Again.” Paired with a striking visual, boasting high-grade cosmetics, the LA star embodies emotional submission over warped, elastic grooves – attentive, devoted, and uncomfortably self-aware. 

horsegiirL – “only the best”

horsegiirL opens the year of the Horse with “only the best”, a club anthem that announces a bold new chapter in her world. Known for blending euphoric house, high-octane energy, and for her playfulness, horsegiirL, the half-horse, half-human DJ, singer-songwriter, and producer, channels her charisma into a track that teases out questions of desire, devotion, and what it really means to give someone your all. Now we can finally say that the year of the Horse has officially begun.

gianna – “Shadow of a Bird”

gianna is setting the tone for her debut EP “Behind The Wings”, arriving 20th March, with its second single, “Shadow of a Bird.” The track serves as the project’s emotional catalyst, pairing airy, weightless vocals and celestial harmonies with driving percussion and fluttering, early noughties-inspired guitar lines. Written after a fleeting encounter with a hummingbird while visiting her motherland of Kosovo — where her parents grew up — the song captures a split-second moment that reshaped her perspective. What first felt ominous became powerful and symbolic — and she welcomes us into that revelation.

Tunde – “Built Different”

Having won Best Newcomer in 2024 for his breakout year, Tunde is already coming in strong for 2026 with his latest single “Built Different”. Over a pretty menacing HollywoodSix beat, the Mancunian tells us about his redemption arc as he comes out of an unexpected hiatus.

Julia Cumming – “My Life”

Julia Cumming, frontwoman of Sunflower Bean since her teen years, shares her debut solo single, “My Life,” the first taste of her forthcoming album Julia. A warm, piano-led statement of agency and liberation, the track finds the artist striking spare chords while declaring: “I sing these words for me/ To hear the sound/ To let them ring/ To drown you out.” Those lyrics mark the start of her solo chapter, which Julia frames as a joyous space for misfits and those seeking freedom from expectation.

Siickbrain – “PALO SANTO”

Experimental pop artist Siiickbrain gives us a little preview of what we can expect this year with her new single “PALO SANTO”. It’s everything and more that you’d expect from the North Carolina-hailing artist with her signature genre-bending, head-bopping sound that’ll definitely be getting plays at all the coolest raves coming up.

Parsa Sabet – “valary”

Parsa Sabet’s latest single, “valary,” is a decadent slice of avant-garde pop and alternative R&B, oscillating between acceptance and self-definition, and the lingering desire to exist beyond imposed roles and preconceived notions. Part song, part poem, part fictional narrative, the track centres on a character Parsa created to embody a rejection of rigid systems and the refusal to fit neatly into a pre-defined box. 

Leigh-Anne – “Goodbye Goodmorning”

Breaking free from expectation and firmly in control, Leigh-Anne steps into her solo era with a bold, unapologetic debut album rooted in freedom and self-definition. My Ego Told Me To, the 15-track record, draws on her rich Caribbean heritage, blending her infectious knack for pop with R&B, dancehall and reggae, marrying them into a confident celebration of identity. Unfiltered and uncompromising, it’s a statement of artistic autonomy.

Leroy Clampitt – “I’m Going to Die”

New Zealand-born, LA-based singer-songwriter and producer Leroy Clampitt is in the business of making interesting declarations with “I’m Going To Die,” the first release from his forthcoming solo project. Opening with bright piano and rolling drums, the track pairs existential reflection with disarming simplicity, built around the striking refrain: “I’m going to die…someday.” 

flowerovlove – “Casual Lady”

Ahead of her Coachella debut, flowerovlove returns with “Casual Lady,” the infectious single capturing a fiercely independent woman who prides herself on being emotionally untouchable — until she ‘unexpectedly’ catches real feelings (duh). With a playful, nostalgic energy, the track swings a tongue-in-cheek line between empowerment and embarrassment, opening with a tone-setting intro from none other than the Internet’s finest ‘Casual Lady’ Madeline Argy.

Reuben Aziz – “Circles”

UK riser Reuben Aziz is back with another immersive single, “Circles”. The slick cut re-introduces Reuben Aziz as a standout voice in modern R&B in the UK, blending pitched vocals with cinematic production.

Ego Ella May – “Don’t Take My Lover Away”

British-Nigerian singer-songwriter and musician Ego Ella May will be releasing her sophomore album on 20th March. New teaser single “Don’t Take My Lover Away” is a gorgeous blend of R&B vibrancy, neo-soul richness and jazz intricacy. 

Nicole Blakk – “Money (On My Mind)”

Having made her name with a gut-wrenching contribution to Dave’s seminal album The Boy Who Played The Harp, Nicole Blakk continues to make her name with this new single. “Money (On My Mind)” bursts with energy and charisma. 

Monroe – “Golden Years”

Independent artist Monroe questions the “Golden Years” with his first single of the year. An ode to the lovers — whether in love or in mourning — his raspy vocals butter over a twinkling melody fuelled by electric guitar riffs. There’s rage, angst, but ultimately, yearning. This is a track destined for a Los Angeles highway, or an evening city drive as the skyline glitters (or blurs) in the distance.