{"id":1758478,"date":"2026-02-06T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T21:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1758478"},"modified":"2026-02-06T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T21:00:00","slug":"wonderland-21","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1758478","title":{"rendered":"Wonderland"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Maisie Peters gets her famous friends to help with her latest video, J. Cole is as retrospective as ever on his new album, and EsDeeKid shakes off the Timmy C comparisons with a biting new single: it\u2019s Wonderlist!<\/h3>\n
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Maisie Peters \u2013 \u201cMy Regards\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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What happens when you put Maisie Peters, Benito Skinner and Amelia Dimoldenberg in a marketing meeting? \u201cMy Regards\u201d seems to be the answer. The latest single plucked from pop sensation Peters\u2019s forthcoming third full-length \u2013 Florescence<\/em>, due 15th May, the new single is a colourful but moody country pop jam, augmented by a brilliant video starring the overcompensator and from the same mind as Chicken Shop Date. Sold? Us too.<\/p>\n

J. Cole \u2013\u00a0 \u201cWHO TF IZ U\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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There\u2019s a hell of a lot to unpack from The Fall-Off<\/em>, the latest (and if rumours are true, final) from J. Cole. Across 24 tracks and over an hour and 40 minutes of runtime, the US rap heavyweight delivers personal, potent diary entries atop a coterie of hip hop sub-strands. How effective (and if it\u2019s just too late) the work is is hard to say at the moment, less than 24 hours after release. There is certainly some fire tracks though \u2013 \u201cWHO TF IZ U\u201d proving an early standout.<\/p>\n

EsDeeKid \u2013 \u201cOmens\u201d\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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After his flirtations with Hollywood at the back end of 2025, EsDeeKid is back on his mischievous business on a new drop, \u201cOmens\u201d. Atop an ominous and abrasive trap instrumental, the scouse underground hero is a towering and turbulent presence.\u00a0<\/p>\n

sombr \u2013 \u201cHomewrecker\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Breakout star and Best New Artist GRAMMY-nominee sombr takes a trip to the wild west for his latest groove pop jam, \u201cHomewrecker\u201d. It\u2019s an undeniable hit, bolstered by the Gus Black directed video, which is a lot of fun and stars Quenlin Blackwell and Milo Manheim.<\/p>\n

Ecca Vandal \u2013 \u201cBLEACH\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Ecca Vandal is already looking like a certified breakout star for 2026. The Melbourne-based polymath is an emblem of the DIY movement, and this latest effort, \u201cBLEACH\u201d is a shining example of such. She wrote, styled, edited and directed the video, while putting the work in on the track too \u2013 a glorious entangling of punky rap and electro soul.<\/p>\n

Theodora \u2013 \u201cDes Mythos\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Utilising her recognisable high-energy bouyon influences and avant-garde pop, \u201cDes Mythos\u201d introduces an intimate part of Theodora\u2019s story through expressive and catchy lyrics. Shaped by a global upbringing and a sound fusing hip-hop, Caribbean bouyon, hyperpop, Afrobeat and DnB, Theodora continues to captivate millions as a symbol of the new wave of French music.<\/p>\n

Sasha Keable \u2013 \u201cheal something\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Some internet buzz, emotional angst, and strategic silence, UK R&B soulstress Sasha Keable is taking a firm step into ACT II<\/em>, the deluxe project of her recent album act right<\/em>. \u201cheal something\u201d is the focus single \u2013 no doubt in response to fan pleas for her to \u201cRELEASE THIS SASHA\u201d on TikTok. Well, she delivered. Her signature expression of deep yearning is conveyed through buttery vocals and glittery restraint, all blended into a soulful melody. This one\u2019s for the lovers.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Gia Margaret \u2013 \u201cEveryone Around Me Dancing\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Quietly devastating and deeply affecting, the return of Gia Margaret walks the line between delicate warmth and icy emotionality. The first look at Singing<\/em>, her new album via Jagjaguwar, set for release on 24th April, \u201cEveryone Around Me Dancing\u201d is a subtle and intricate ballad of isolation and social malaise.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Charlotte Day Wilson \u2013 \u201cPatchwork\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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One of Canadian music\u2019s most impressive artists to emerge in the last decade, a day when Toronto\u2019s finest Charlotte Day Wilson<\/a> releases is always a good one. New EP \u201cPatchwork\u201d holds production credits from Saya Gray, Ace G, and Braden Sauder, and is some of her most experimental and progressive music to date. The title track is the pick of the newly released bunch.<\/p>\n

Puma Blue \u2013 \u201cMister Lost\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Nocturnal, avant-garde, often beautiful, Croak Dream<\/em>, the return album from one of contemporary music\u2019s most underrated players, Puma Blue, is a visceral and vivid listen. \u201cMister Lost\u201d is a standout single from the work, and sonically is unlike anything we\u2019ve ever heard from Puma \u2013 spoken word, muddy, atmospheric electronic textures, and sparse percussion. Excellent stuff.<\/p>\n

Lolo Zoua\u00ef \u2013 \u201cHolding On\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Lolo Zoua\u00ef reconnects with who she is after two years of silence, grief and rebirth, announcing Reverie<\/em>, her new album due 24th April. Exploring her French roots across nine tracks, the album blends vulnerability with self-assertion through hybrid productions moving between alternative R&B, hip-hop, pop and Arabic influences. This teaser single, \u201cHolding On\u201d, illustrates the tension between holding on to the past and the desire to move forward, shaped by loss, pause and rediscovery. Raw emotion, floating melodies and dark, sensual textures place her voice at the heart of an introspective journey.<\/p>\n

Zayn \u2013 \u201cDie For Me\u201d\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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ZAYN leans fully into emotional precision on \u201cDie For Me\u201d, a slow-burning confession wrapped in glossy, late-night R&B. His voice does what it does best here \u2013 restrained, aching, and devastating without ever raising itself. It\u2019s a song about loyalty pushed to the edge, where devotion feels equal parts romantic and reckless. This is a teaser for the yearners before the release of his fifth studio album, KONNAKOL <\/em>\u2013 his most culturally inspired yet.<\/em><\/p>\n

Friko \u2013 \u201cSeven Degrees\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Friko\u2019s \u201cSeven Degrees\u201d bears a heightened urgency, capturing something very raw while balancing sonically extravagant moments with emotionally searing impact. \u201cSeven Degrees\u201d tilts towards the ecstatic, a sing-along-ready anthem born from a linguistic misunderstanding, exploring connection and trying to stay close to the people you care about. Embracing a bolder sense of abandon, Friko locate a balance between wide-eyed idealism and lived experience.<\/p>\n

Witch Post \u2013 \u201cWorry Angel\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u201c<\/strong>Worry Angel\u201d floats in that hazy space between comfort and unease, where Witch Post turns anxiety into something strangely beautiful. The track drifts on soft synths and gentle vocals, but there\u2019s a heavy and grounded pulse that undercurrents the track \u2013 like a tussle you\u2019re stuck in. It feels (and is) coming-of-age in its storytelling, dabbling in the intimate without being fragile, offering a wobbly reassurance while admitting the fear never fully leaves.<\/p>\n

Eilish Constance \u2013 \u201c1 plus 1\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Pairing featherlight vocals with intimate songwriting, Eilish Constance unveils \u201c1 plus 1\u201d, a lo-fi daydream set to lightly droning analogue synth, tape sounds and chiming mallets. Placing her delicate yet distinctive vocal at the centre, the track floats between imagination and physical sensation, bringing the listener into their own body. Weaving evocative atmospheres with a minimalist yet highly creative indie-pop soundscape, \u201c1 plus 1\u201d is another example of Constance\u2019s quietly ambitious sonic vision, rejecting the conventional to disarm and charm in equal measure.<\/p>\n

Dua Saleh ft. Bon Iver\u00a0\u2013\u00a0\u201cGlow\u201d\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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With their album Of Earth & Wires <\/em>dropping on 15th May, the shape-shifting, multi-talented Dua Saleh is back with a teaser of what\u2019s to come with two tracks, \u201cFlood\u201d and \u201cGlow\u201d, featuring the legendary Bon Iver. \u201cGlow\u201d is the standout \u2013 a soulful single with R&B sensibilities, with both artists working off each other impeccably atop an enticing, endearing instrumental palette.<\/p>\n

Gwen Bunn \u2013 \u201cExtra Mile\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Earning her first GRAMMY Award this year \u2013 contributing across Leon Thomas\u2019s \u2018Mutt\u2019 \u2013 Gwen Bunn returns with her first solo release since 2022 in \u201cExtra Mile.\u201d Marking a significant shift in her artistry, with co-signs and collaborations from the likes of Kendrick Lamar, H.E.R., Steve Lacy, SZA, Donald Glover, ScHoolboy Q, and many more, the LA-based singer-songwriter and producer\u00a0explores an electronic edge as her latest flex, breaking new ground sonically with warped textures and melodic intimacy.<\/p>\n

Shelailai \u2013 \u201cPickup\u201d\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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LA\u2019s very own Shelailai inaugurates 2026 with her latest drop \u201cPickup\u201d, showing off her range in both flow and vocal inflexions. It\u2019s a high-energy rap anthem that\u2019ll be sure to get you out of your seat, with bouncy 808s and an addictive sample that\u2019s all about the hype. We\u2019re hoping to hear more of her signature style on her upcoming EP, \u201cLittle Miss Crazy Bitch\u201d,<\/em> which is scheduled to land on 3rd March.\u00a0<\/p>\n

KiLLOWEN \u2013\u00a0\u201cNaughties\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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We fly through a tale of love told via KiLLOWEN\u2019\u2019s trademark blend of nostalgic sampling and nods to the early 2000s. His signature sample-led production sees him flip the iconic \u201cAcceptable in the 80\u2019s\u201d by Calvin Harris which we\u2019re loving!<\/p>\n

SA\u00dcD ft. Kojey Radical and Rapsody \u2013 \u201cBIG\u201d\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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SA\u00dcD makes a confident splash with \u201cBIG\u201d, a polished hip-hop cut that taps into old-school cool without sounding stuck in the past. Anchored by a crisp and catchy, head-nodding beat, the track balances an effortless charm with ego-style intention, giving London-heads Kojey Radical and Rapsody space to bring their distinct minds and sounds into the track. Recorded across London and North Carolina, there\u2019s a global energy running through \u201cBIG\u201d, making it feel like a link-up. \u201cBIG\u201d feels both current and timeless, living up to its name.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Mancunian alt-rockers are back with a new single, \u201cGreat Dane\u201d via indie favourite label Heist or Hit. Fuzzy and atmospheric while biting and crunchy, it\u2019s a progressive and well-crafted guitar jam suggesting plenty more to come from the rising band.<\/p>\n

PUNCHBAG \u2013 \u201cI Am Obsessed\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Opening on off-kilter piano stabs, the song quickly reveals something far darker beneath their restless left-field pop, framing obsession as disordered and overwhelming. Turning up the contrast on everyday life and pushing their sonic world into a grander landscape, their new EP sharpens the extremes that define PUNCHBAG, distilling the most intense, concentrated version of who they are as artists.<\/p>\n

Eaves Wilder \u2013 \u201cHurricane Girl\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u201c<\/strong>Hurricane Girl\u201d is a brilliantly bold statement from singer-songwriter Eaves Wilder. From the twinkle of her soprano vocals down to the shimmer from her sequin-striped top and brown suede, shearling-rimmed jacket, the track captures the restless spirit that comes with sometimes being a mess. Bursting with personality and bite, the track blends classic rock grandeur with sharp modern indie flair, pairing observational lyricism with a sense of playful chaos.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Ariel J. \u2013 \u201cWe Still Dance\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Following an incendiary guest verse across Shae Universe\u2019s recent offering \u201cJourney To The Sun,\u201d Atlanta-based, multi-disciplinary musician and poet Ariel J. sparks reflection and empowerment across \u201cWe Still Dance\u201d ft. GRAMMY-winning producer and DJ Miss Milan (Doechii). Shaped during a period of deep social unease and turmoil, the track serves as an act of unity, where music and connection collide as a statement of intent to momentarily lift us above the noise.<\/p>\n

Barbro \u2013 \u201cRewind\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Rising singer-songwriter Barbro has shared a gorgeous, meditative new album, Crossfade. The closing track \u201cRewind\u201d is particularly affecting, with its soaring vocals and rich, resplendent instrumentation.<\/p>\n

Dionne \u2013 \u201cOut Of My Mind\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Dionne\u2019s debut single, \u201cOut Of My Mind\u201d from her forthcoming EP, feels like a turning point for the Birmingham-born singer-songwriter \u2013 a fresh start. Pairing emotional depth with a newfound sonic confidence, the track, built on evocative guitar lines, sits in that uneasy tension between vulnerability and resolve, capturing moments of inner turmoil while still reaching toward hopefulness.\u00a0<\/p>\n

TRUMAN \u2013 \u201cBEER KNIGHTS\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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East London poet, artist and musician Truman is back with another track to kick off his momentum into this year. \u201cBEER KNIGHTS\u201d is a menacing single, with a shadowy, dark violin dominating the instrumental as the artist gets really honest with us through his politically-charged lyrics. Make sure you keep a lookout for his upcoming project, Kid Raise Kid, <\/em>coming in March.\u00a0<\/p>\n

n\u00e9omi \u2013 \u201cDidn\u2019t I\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Coming back off the emotional \u201cAnother Year Will Pass\u201d EP from last year, the Dutch-Surinamese artist returns with \u201cDidn\u2019t I\u201d. Highlighting N\u00e9om\u00ed\u2019s ethereal folk and pop minimalist sound, she gets introspective about heartbreak as she lets go of guilt to reclaim her one perspective and fully step into her own light.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Carrie Baxter \u2013 \u201cChange\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Carrie Baxter returns with \u201cChange\u201d, her most powerful release yet,\u00a0a deeply moving, gospel-tinted track that captures her at her most honest and self-aware. Blending dreamlike verses, spoken-word reflections and a soaring melodic chorus, \u201cChange\u201d explores guilt, growth and the quiet work of becoming who you\u2019re meant to be. It is the latest single to be taken from her forthcoming debut album Seven<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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