{"id":1887600,"date":"2026-04-17T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T21:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1887600"},"modified":"2026-04-17T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T21:00:00","slug":"wonderland-136","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1887600","title":{"rendered":"Wonderland"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Tyla and Zara Larsson did it again, Olivia Rodrigo gives us a glimpse at her sad girl paradise, and ROSAL\u00cdA closes LUX<\/em>\u2018s chapter: it\u2019s Wonderlist!<\/h3>\n
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Tyla ft. Zara Larsson \u2013 \u201cSHE DID IT AGAIN\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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South African queen of summer Tyla is back with \u201cSHE DID IT AGAIN\u201d, and this time, she\u2019s enlisted the help of Summer fellow Zara Larsson. After getting fans excited with their collaborative strut at this year\u2019s MTV VMAs and teasing fans for weeks with tiger-striped makeup looks, the girls finally got together. On this amapiano-fused beat, the girls go bar for bar, blending the pop-bounce of Zara\u2019s Midnight Sun<\/em> with Tyla\u2019s rhythm and bass.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Olivia Rodrigo \u2013 \u201cdrop dead\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u201cdrop dead\u201d, the first look at Olivia Rodrigo\u2019s 12th-set third studio album, you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love, offers The Cure references, euphoric instrumental crescendos, and a karaoke-primed hook. Business as usual for the superstar, then.<\/p>\n

ROSAL\u00cdA \u2013 \u201cJeanne\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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ROSAL\u00cdA\u2019s fourth studio album, LUX<\/a><\/em>, was many people\u2019s albums of the year for 2025. As she tours Europe\u2019s biggest stadiums this spring, she blesses fans with a deluxe edition of the record \u2013 calling it the Complete Works \u2013\u00a0 that further builds out the LUXsphere with class, craft and electrifying vision.\u00a0\u201cJeanne\u201d is particularly understated and affecting.<\/p>\n

JT \u2013 \u201cNumb\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Continuing to be one of the boldest names in US rap, JT drops another slick and unapologetic anthem in \u201cNumb\u201d. With modern, experimental production setting an off-kilter backdrop, the Miami maverick sounds as adventurous and risk-laden as ever. A big year for her ahead, it feels.<\/p>\n

sombr \u2013 \u201cPotential\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The tallest heartthrob in contemporary pop is back with another arena-filling banger. Teased at Coachella\u2019s first weekend, the 20-year-old\u2019s latest \u201cPotential\u201d is edging enough to stay interesting and easy enough to draw in the masses. It\u2019s a world-beating amalgamation.<\/p>\n

Sofia Isella \u2013 \u201cThe Chicken is Naked and Afraid\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Yes, that is a chicken clucking you hear \u2014 and what else would you expect from Sofia Isella on her new single, \u201cThe Chicken is Naked and Afraid.\u201d Dark and demanding, she leans into the absurd with this drum-heavy detailing the complexities of womanhood against a sinister backdrop. From whispers to wails, she showcases the expanse of her vocal vastness across \u201cSomething is a shell .\u201d<\/p>\n

HEYOON ft. Lou Garcia \u2013 \u201cSwipe\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Korean pop star Heyoon opens her account for 2026 with a brand new EP \u201cseriously unserious\u201d that also includes the single \u201cSwipe\u201d. Featuring Brazilian artist Lou Garcia, we get a track that\u2019s tailor-made for the dance floor and one that intends to dominate the club scene in Garcia\u2019s homeland. Considering it\u2019s one of Heyoon\u2019s biggest markets, it comes as no surprise that the collaboration works so well. She knows what her fans want, for sure.\u00a0<\/p>\n

K-Trap x Headie One \u2013 \u201cMystery Box\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Their 2023 joint mixtape, \u201cSTRENGTH TO STRENGTH\u201d, is considered one of the best UK rap projects of the 2020s. And now K-Trap and Headie One \u2013 two of drill\u2019s pioneering forces- are back with another collaboration. \u201cMystery Box\u201d is murky and ominous, stark and striking, a snapshot back in time to when the controversial musical movement ruled the roost.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Yves ft. Lolo Zoua\u00ef \u2013 \u201cNAIL\u201d\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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One of the most interesting and bohemian artists coming out of Korean right now, Yves shares a stunning new five-track EP, \u201cNail\u201d. The lead single and stand out cut is the title track; with surprising and intricate electro production, Yves and the track\u2019s feature Lola Zoua\u00ef are vocally exquisite.\u00a0<\/p>\n

MJ Cole x John Glacier \u2013 \u201cMove Time\u201d\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Legendary producer MJ Cole is breaking new sonic ground with each passing drop right now. On new single \u201cMove Time\u201d, Cole enlists experimental rap maverick John Glacier for a lush and unpredictable merging of the two artists\u2019 distinctive and daring styles.<\/p>\n

KIBO \u2013 \u201cRED STARZ\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Freestyle OG Kibo continues to make his mark on the UK rap scene with yet another sharp and impactful single. \u201cRED STARZ\u201d is a deeper and more introspective cut that we\u2019re used to from the playful barrer, with the Harrow general typically flawless over grime-infused off-kilter instrumentation.<\/p>\n

BNYX<\/strong>\u00ae\ufe0fft. Quavo \u2013 \u201cHunchO Step\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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With his debut album GENESIS:FM<\/em> on the horizon for a drop in May, BNYX\u00ae\ufe0fcomes through swinging with a brand new track with Migos rapper Quavo. With undertones of dance music influence that the American producer\u2019s been tapping into, especially with this project, the Atlanta rapper still bobs and weaves seamlessly on the beat, bringing his signature triplet flow and bragadocious swagger.<\/p>\n

BINA. \u2013 \u201cZombies\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Beware BINA.\u2019s \u201cZombies\u201d. Sharp and witty, the South London singer-songwriter pens her frustrations with capitalism on this percussion-layered, upbeat melody. As she lets her honesty unravel lyrically, the heavy instrumentation grows alongside \u2014 grittier and more assured as her soft, alto-esque vocals cut through the sonic distortions, becoming emblematic of the moral contradictions at hand.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Kat Duma \u2013 \u201cMirrored Water\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Toronto-based experimental pop artist Kat Duma haunts on \u201cMirrored Water\u201d Inspired by her time in Kyoto\u2019s Sagano, it\u2019s a dub-tinged reflection on the delicate tension between surface serenity and what lies beneath it. As she drifts through story and song, her vocals airy and alluring, the track feels hazy but hypnotic.<\/p>\n

Sabodi \u2013 \u201cEver Know\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Across his debut cut,\u00a0Bristol-born\u00a0rapper and creative Sabodi flourishes in pursuit of an intoxicating new love. Paired with an equally enchanting, DIY visual moving through his city, the young vocalist flexes his ability to capture\u00a0intimate moments\u00a0and the\u00a0vignettes of youth culture,\u00a0establishing a serious new storyteller emerging in the landscape.<\/p>\n

Dermot Henry \u2013 \u201cMy Favourite Book Is One I\u2019ve Read A Bunch\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Folk is thriving. Dove Ellis, Jacob Alon<\/a>, jasmine 4.t, and now fresh face Dermot Henry. Announced to support Alon at their Roundhouse show, signed to Adventure Recordings \/ Island Records UK, there\u2019s a debut EP from the riser coming on 15th May. Teasing single, \u201cMy Favourite Book Is One I\u2019ve Read A Bunch\u201d, is rousing, refined, and rather beautiful.<\/p>\n

Pain Gain \u2013 \u201cTurning Point\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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A new collaborative project of Chloe Kaul (Kllo), Hamish Lefevre (SWIM), and Samuel Cooke (CRUSH3d), new progressive electronic trio Pain Gain make an immediate mark with the serene and melancholic offering, \u201cTurning Point\u201d. Bursting with emotional resonance, the building of the sonic backdrop is harboured by Kaul\u2019s intimate and engaging vocal presence.<\/p>\n

Eliza Rose \u2013 \u201cPingers\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The latest in a growing list of electronic music savants \u2013 from Overmono to Goldie and Four Tet \u2013 to be gifted the selective opportunity, Eliza Rose announces FABRICLIVE. Presents Eliza Rose<\/em>, and shares a first glimpse into it. \u201cPingers\u201d is classic Rose \u2013 gloriously gritty, soaringly hedonistic, devastatingly fun.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Lonnie Gunn \u2013 \u201cGood Girls Go To Heaven\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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For New Jersey-born, Brighton-based singer Lonnie Gunn, all \u201cGood Girls Go To Heaven.\u201d On this slightly haunting grunge pop track, Lonnie\u2019s stirring vocals glaze over pulsating guitar synths and slow, hard-hitting drums, she details the \u201cpainful realities of forcing yourself to be a stranger to someone you once knew intimately and being unable to let go.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

THEATRE \u2013 \u201cThe Fall\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Rough Trade backed Limerick band THEATRE have already supported the English Teacher, Westside Cowboy and shame, and now their debut single shows that the hype is easily translatable from live to streamers. \u201cThe Fall\u201d is emotionally complex, musically encompassing, and masterfully put together.<\/p>\n

KhakiKid ft. Joe Butler \u2013 \u201cShoes Up\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Irish champ KhakiKid has shared his latest and greatest EP \u201cGirl Bites Dog\u201d, a collection of cuts which boasts contributions from the likes of Kojaque, Bricknasty<\/a> and Joe Butler. The latter features on the celebratory anthem and lead single \u201cShoes Up\u201d. This kid\u2019s going to the top.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Crystal Murray \u2013 \u201cNumb Enough\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Crystal Murray\u2019s new EP, \u201cAnatomy of a Cry\u201d, is gorgeous. The Parisian enters a new era of work, a first released independently, collaborating with Sega Bodega and Billy Lemos, and tackling a tapestry of difficult topics with a lightness and introspection. \u201cNumb Enough\u201d is a real standout moment.\u00a0<\/p>\n

NO11 \u2013 \u201cToo Hot\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Following the success of his breakout track \u201cHOW FAR\u201d, Texas-born NO11 brings in his Nigerian roots into his new afrohouse-infused track \u201cTOO HOT\u201d. There\u2019s a clear refinement in his sound with every release, staying true to his signature delivery whilst implementing afrobeats textures for a polished performance \u2013 putting his hat in the ring for summer anthems.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Martyn \u2013 \u201cHeavy Sound\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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After announcing the release of his upcoming album Music For Existing<\/em>, Martyn continues his ongoing love for jazz with new drop \u201cHeavy Sound\u201d. With a busy sonic soundscape that feels spacey yet dark and mysterious, we still get elements of what the Dutch DJ does best with heavy bass, futuristic sounds and melancholic energy.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Mr Eazi & King Promise \u2013 \u201cNo.1 Fan\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Afrofusion heavyweights Mr Eazi and King Promise go verse for verse on \u201cNo. 1 Fan,\u201d a smooth Afrofunk cut that feels equal parts devotion and desire. This is love in motion \u2014 whether confessed or on the brink \u2014 carried by a sticky chorus and those swirling \u201cMmmm\u201ds. Made for side-steps and slow sips, it\u2019s yearning you can dance to.<\/p>\n

Chrissi \u2013 \u201cHEARTLESS DARLIN\u2019!\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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London\u2019s Chrissi is feeling extra \u201cHEARTLESS DARLIN\u201d. Reflecting on her personal growth and emotional clarity, this bouncy, classic-pop track captures the freedom of letting go of romantic expectations, reframing \u2014 and reclaiming \u2014 love by her own definition. It\u2019s a street-skipping, sunshine-lit single that balances the singer-songwriter\u2019s lyrical wit and warm, husky tone.<\/p>\n

Marie Dahlstrom ft. Jords \u2013 \u201cAlive\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Roskilde-born singer-songwriter Marie Dahlstrom comes \u201cAlive\u201d on her new single featuring one of London\u2019s rappers, Jords. Produced by Yogic, Marie\u2019s vocals butter smoothly over this simmering, loose guitars and soft keys on this R&B beat that\u2019s packed with swing and groove. On this track, she sings about erasing doubt within love and reaffirming it for herself, and with the help of Jords, they do just that.<\/p>\n

Ruby Roberts \u2013 \u201cCrush\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Have you seen Ruby\u2019s \u201cCrush\u201d? Well, she\u2019s searching for this jingle, which bounces between disco and funk. The rising alt-pop artist charmingly captures the chaos of showing up for one person who might never arrive, soundtracking obsession with shimmering indie-electronic textures.<\/p>\n

Precious Pepala \u2013 \u201cRosey\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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For Sheffield-hailing artist Precious Pepala, love isn\u2019t always so \u201cRosey\u201d. On this track, it\u2019s explosive and cinematic, something for the silver screen and equally for the diary you never want anyone to find. Her vocals grit and swirl over a thematic, drum-driven pop-punk melody. Here, she\u2019s thrown away the rose-tinted glasses. Precious has \u201cseen the end\u201d, and she\u2019s not turning back.<\/p>\n

SunnyBoyFitz \u2013 \u201cWhat I Want\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Peckham-born, Lagos-raised boundary-pushing creative force SunnyBoyFitz resurfaces with a scintillating self-produced cut titled \u201cWhat I Want\u201d showcasing his raw energy, drawing inspiration from the unfiltered energy of the early 2000s. The track offers a first taste of Sunny\u2019s forthcoming project\u2014one that promises to dive into the DNA of UK culture and strip back the over-polished, commercial gloss of today.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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