Lola Young’s spine-tingling return, Stormzy and Odeal link up, and Olivia Rodrigo’s medicinal album teaser: it’s Wonderlist!

Lola Young – “From Down Here”

The return of Grammy and BRIT-winning now superstar Lola Young has been hotly anticipated, and does not disappoint. “From Down Here” is as heartfelt and emotionally stripped-back as we’ve ever heard from the South Londoner. Working with the savant of sadness himself, James Blake, ought to have helped in that respect.

Stormzy x Odeal – “24 Hours”

It’s the first official single return from one of UK rap’s biggest names – and it’s a contender for song of the bank holiday weekend. Stormzy is back, finally, with the upbeat vibrance and anthemic sincerity of “24 Hours”. Collaborating with one of R&B’s biggest breakouts of the decade in Odeal, the tune is undeniable in its bounce and colour.

Olivia Rodrigo – “the cure”

Olivia Rodrigo is searching for “the cure” on her latest single from her 12th June-set third album, you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love. The perfect karaoke ballad if you’re down bad, which you often are when heartbroken. Here, pop’s princess lyrically and physically trudges through the sterile cool of a makeshift hospital, her eerie vocals sauntering over quiet, riveting guitar melodies before swirling into an angst and heartbreak-fused storm.

kwn – “touch myself”

Sultry and emotionally exposed in equal measure, kwn leans into the intricacies of modern love with her latest single, “touch myself”. It’s a slow-burning, seductive ballad soaked in classic R&B sensibilities, with the singer’s velvety vocals carrying every note of yearning. 

JPEGMAFIA – “$ (Money)”

JPEGMAFIA’s new album, aptly named EXPERIMENTAL RAP, is the most JPEGMAFIA album of all JPEGMAFIA albums. Disruptive, challenging, evocative, the 25-track masterwork is a symphony of chaos, with violent beats, spiky flows, and complex lyrical ideas. He’s the Godfather of what is now coined left-field hip-hop, and he’s not going to let us forget that anytime soon. “$ (Money)” is a fitting focus single.

Eli – “F** the DJ”

Fresh off the buzz surrounding her collaboration with Zara Larsson, Eli is turning the spotlight onto her new Y2K-inspired track “F** the DJ” and shares her deluxe album Stage Girl (Not A Dream Anymore). The drop follows recent single “Feel Your Rain”, which has picked up early support from the main pop girls: SZA, Addison Rae and Audrey Hobert. 

Moriah Mensah – “Hero”

There’s something electric about Moriah Mensah’s debut single “Hero”. It’s off-kilter, obscure, but emblematic of the direction of UK rap right now. She sounds like a pioneer, an innovator, rather than a newcomer. Tackling the chasing of fame and success over strange, glitchy sonic textures, this is one of the tracks of the week, and Mensah is one to watch. 

Chip ft. Aitch. -“GTTB”

Fresh off a MOBO win for Best Grime Act, Chip enlists Aitch to drop off a summer anthem full of bars in “GTTB”. Released under Idris Elba’s 7Wallace label, it’s a hustler soundtrack all about chasing that paper, with Manchester’s finest giving us his signature playful and nonchalant cadence. 

Balming Tiger – “Keep On”

Alt K-pop collective Balming Tiger return with their ambitious second studio album Gongbu, alongside “Keep On”, their new single. Their new body of work blends psychedelic live-band textures with distinctly Korean and East Asian influences to create the group’s most immersive sonic world yet, with the single exploring the subconscious and the Omega Sapien’s experience of traversing a dream.

Jordan Patterson – “Just My Friend”

Is this Fiona Apple? No, it’s LA-based singer-songwriter and producer Jordan Patterson. Announcing a project is due on 19th June, her first under the Secret Canadian imprint, “Songs From A Valley Girl”, the soaring talent shares an incredible new single, “Just My Friend”, alongside a gorgeous live rendition. Breathtakingly good.

mary in the junkyard – “New Muscles”

A catchy beat, playful lyrics, and poked veg, mary in the junkyard return with “New Muscles”. Leaning into a brighter, more buoyant sound, amped up by pacey percussion and a hook that infectiously creeps up on you, the London trio seem prepped for sonic combat.

Blondshell – “Heart Has To Work So Hard”

The “Heart Has To Work So Hard” when dealing with matters of friendship and betrayal. Out now via Blondshell Records, Blondshell ferociously festers through the pain of girlhood friendship with gritty drum melodies and droning guitar strums. Here, she captures the angst, annoyance, and ultimately, endurance.

Lido Pimienta – “Tóxica”

GRAMMY-nominated multidisciplinary artist Lido Pimienta returns with the announcement of her new album Caribenya, and its fiery lead single “Tóxica”. The track transforms a takedown of toxic friendship into a pulsing cumbia anthem, blending Afro-Indigenous rhythms with ethereal harp melodies, viola arrangements and electronic textures. Often compared to artists like Björk and Natalia Lafourcade, Pimienta continues to carve out a lane of her own, exploring themes of political urgency, freedom and escape.

French The Kid – “Therapy”

Essex artist French The Kid has always approached UK rap from a slightly different angle, and with this latest run of singles – as he builds up to a new record this summer – have seen him elevate his game tenfold. “Therapy” is a stone-cold anthem; atmospheric, teeth-clenching, with hard-hitting bars and booming instrumental backdrop alike.

Gurriers – “Nobody’s Coming To Save You”

After announcing their highly anticipated second album, Dublin-bred band Gurriers serves us an aperitivo of what we can expect with the title track “Nobody’s Coming To Save You”. It’s a call-to-action type of song, with pounding rhythms and jagged guitars that pair perfectly with the frustrated yet determined vocals. 

Dolder – “Sleeping Pills”

Newcastle-based twins Dani and Zara of Dolder find solace in “Sleeping Pills” on this light, airy ballad. A wistful indie-pop track decorated with entrancing harmonies, folk-leaning riffs and jingles and warm and intimate storytelling, this feels like a blanket of daisies on a summer’s day, dampened by a quick rain spell. Ahead of the release of their sophomore EP, “This Is How You See Me Now”, this record balances the deliriously enchanting with a gritty, confronting edge.

Kat Duma – “Cruising”

Serbian-Canadian music producer Kat Duma is “Cruising” on her second studio album, Lullaby. Exploring the emotional murkiness that has become central to her work, she oscillates between reverie, dream state and repetition. Sonically and evocatively, it becomes slightly distorting that it’s enticing. Contrasting dub-like rhythms and celestial pop melodies, Kat shimmers on this record.

Blaqbonez ft. Asake – “Chanel”

It’s a Nigerian affair for Blaqbonez’s latest single, collaborating with his country’s counterpart and two-time Grammy-nominated singer Asake on “Chanel”. It’s a confident, summer bop with a playful energy and addictive drums that will be sure to make any dancefloor play this. 

Aby Coulibaly – “Control”

After supporting Coldplay and Olivia Dean on tour, Dublin singer-songwriter Aby Coulibaly returns with “Control”, a single written during a period of intense sleeplessness that transforms late-night anxiety into something rhythmic, blending soul, R&B, pop and experimental influences. 

Taylor Bleu – “Mad House”

Pay a visit to South London singer-songwriter Taylor Bleu’s “Mad House” on this haunt-tinged debut single. At first, it startles you with the beginnings of a 999 call, before he prowls through a piano-laden, alt-R&B track. He cuts through with stirring harmonies, penning his resilience with cutting lyrical truth and vulnerability, ending the record with the echoes of his mum’s cries. It’s a brave, daring first step into a whirling pool that’s beckoning him in.

PS Hitsquad – “Coulda, woulda, shoulda”

Peckham-born rapper PS Hitsquad has reached “Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda” levels. Over a head-bopping drill beat, he spits street-smart quips and lyricisms. Biting with that South London edge, and infectious swirling synths, it’s wickedly nostalgic — the perfect step forward ahead of the announcement of his upcoming debut album, Life on Licence.

SIPHO. – “COCOA BUTTER & CIGARETTES”

Birmingham artist SIPHO. closes out his EP “YEARN” with “COCO BUTTER & CIGARETTES”, a stripped-back, late-night reflection that leans into intimacy and emotional clarity. Gently built around drums and sun-faded guitar textures, the minimal track lets his voice carry the weight of longing and story telling.

RM47 – “CYBER [REBOOT]“

Raw, disruptive, and instantly transporting us into familiar rave settings, RM47 – comprised of singer-songwriter and DJ MAAD and producer, songwriter, and sound engineer Raleigh – expand their genre-bending universe with the incendiary deluxe edition of their sophomore album. Delivering four more high-octane cuts, from “HONESTLY” and “SEX” to the “KNOCK KNOCK” remix featuring Virginia’s own Farrah Fawx, the LA-based duo is solidifying their rare, expansive sonic and visual artistry to bring back the essence of rave culture – a rising creative powerhouse with a melodic arsenal primed and ready for the main stage.

Reuben Aziz ft. Tracy & SKIIFUEGO – “ego death”

‘ego death’ blends Reuben Aziz’s signature alternative R&B and hip-hop sound, arriving just days before his second full-length project, mind the gap, drops next week. He enlists Dublin rappers Travy and SKIIFUEGO for his final collaboration before the project lands.

Fool Nelson – “Keepsake”

Western Australian trio Fool Nelson return with their latest single “Keepsake”, a heartfelt, guitar-driven reflection on love, grounding and life’s most ordinary moments. The indie-rock single opens with Tom Broadbent’s tender, introspective vocal over rustic guitar chords, and it works perfectly both for festival stages and late night solo listens.

Suki Waterhouse – “Tiny Raisin | Live From Vevo Studios“

You’ve heard Suki Waterhouse’s “Tiny Raisin”, but you’ve yet to see it unfold like this. Going Live from VEVO Studios, she takes to its intimate stage, serenading you under the glow of its sultry lights. We’re reminded that for the indie-pop starlet, the best is yet to come. 

Øneheart – “find yourself”

Electronic wünderkind Øneheart emerges back into the soundscape with his brand new six-track EP “find yourself”. Fresh from working alongside Ledbyher on an exclusive remix of “UP TO MY NECK IN U”—which she played at her sold-out London headline show—the young artist’s latest body of work, comes as a defining statement of mood and transition following two standout singles “, sleepaway” and “fixing myself” earlier this year. 

Konyikeh – “Jealous”

Konyikeh is rising from the ashes with the release of her “Cinere” EP — and with it, the music video for “Jealous”. On this seven-track tape, this single comes powerfully to the forefront. The British musician’s deep, leathery vocals butter up a jazz-soul fused rhythm, as she interrogates the kind of love she has yet to experience. 

Preston Pablo – “Dive”

A Canadian pop artist is ready to “Dive” and just in time for summer. Starting off instrumentally stripped back before it crescendos into something fuller, he embraces those initial flutters of love — or romance — feeling like a burst of sun. 

Alfreda – “Patsy”

Days after glittering on The Great Escape stage, pop prima Alfreda introduces “Patsy”. On this track, recruiting none other than the legendary Oliver Sim of The xx, her alluring vocals lather a synth-laden melody. Sauntering between the theatrical and the contemporary, she stands firm as a whispy-eyelashed  scapegoat, “so committed to keeping the peace she quietly seizes to control the room.”