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Karol G continues to surf her Coachella headline high with a new single, horsegiirL sends a message on Earth Day, Kim Petras craves speed and Kehlani drops her self-titled album \u2013 it\u2019s Wonderlist<\/em>!<\/h3>\n
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Karol G ft. Greg Gonzalez \u2013 \u201cDespu\u00e9s de Ti\u201d\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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After teasing it on Coachella\u2019s Gobi Stage, during her historic performance as the first latin woman to ever headline the festival, Colombian singer-songwriter Karol G dwells in the aftermath of longing with \u201cDespu\u00e9s de Ti\u201d (After You). Her vocals softly glazing over a melancholic melody, the slow ballad channels the feeling of lingering in a solemn, sunken daze once love has reached its tether. It\u2019s about loss and grief, and all that gets tangled up within it.<\/p>\n

horsegiirL \u2013 \u201cearth is turning\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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On Earth Day, horsegiirL shared her new single \u201cearth is turning\u201d, a mantra-like track built on psychedelic trance energy and the reminder that \u201cthe Earth is turning\u2026 and love is winning every time\u201d. Framed as both message and movement, the song leans into her guiding philosophy that humans are not outside nature but part of it \u2013 only horsegiirL could give you both club energy and a grounding sense of perspective. Ride a horse and hug a tree!<\/p>\n

Lucy Dacus \u2013 \u201cPlanting Tomatoes\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Lucy Dacus is \u201cPlanting Tomatoes\u201d with her latest single. The buzzy, drum-driven melody feels like a walk on a sunny day that turns into dancing and cartwheeling in the grass. It\u2019s a gradual-building hopeful, joyous track that then suddenly grinds to a slow, somewhat blue-feeling halt, before bouncing back up again. With that witty lyricism she\u2019s loved for, and lustre vocals, this is all warmth.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Kim Petras \u2013 \u201cNeed For Speed\u201d\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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German pop princess Kim Petras returns with \u201cNeed for Speed\u201d, the fourth single from upcoming album Detour<\/em>, a self-aware, high-velocity pop cut about the industry\u2019s relentless pace. Produced by Kim alongside Margo XS, Frost Children and nightfeelings, the track explores the feeling of being trapped in a machine you helped build, racing forward while quietly wanting out. The single\u2019s video leans into that tension, showing Kim packing up a life of programmed luxury and fame as she heads towards an uncertain detour.<\/p>\n

Kehlani ft. Usher \u2013 \u201cShoulda Never\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Kehlani is really bringing back the rhythm and blues with her new self-titled album. Laced with a silent sorrow and tinged with a regret you desperately want to avoid, \u201cShoulda Never\u201d is a track you want to bounce to. She\u2019s also enlisting the greats \u2013 from Missy Elliott, Clipse, Brandy, Lil Wayne (to name a few), and now, Usher. Here, the two R&B stars go verse for verse with soulful riffs that butter over an infectious, head-bumping melody.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Suki Waterhouse \u2013 \u201cTiny Raisin\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Indie-pop songstress Suki Waterhouse drops \u201cTiny Raisin\u201d while teasing her new album Loveland<\/em>, out July 10th via Island Records. She wails, she vocally sashays, and she sings her heart out on this fuck you, love you anthem, penning a love that\u2019s disorienting, slightly dangerous, and wholly territorial \u2013 so much so that it\u2019ll have you deep in-thought in the bath feeling like\u2026well, a \u201cTiny Raisin\u201d.<\/p>\n

Trueno \u2013 \u201cTURR4ZO\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Following his spectacular feature on new Gorillaz record, The Mountain<\/em>, Argentinian rap heavyweight Trueno continues his run of form into a full-length project of his own \u2013 his fourth studio album, TURR4ZO<\/em>. Typically slick, gritty yet vibrant, the Latin Grammy winner shows impressive artistic maturity. The LP comes accompanied by a visual for the title track.<\/p>\n

Sophia Stel \u2013 \u201cBitches Talk Shit\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Vancouver\u2019s coolest export Sophia Stel returns with \u201cBitches Talk Shit,\u201d an upbeat track packed with instantly quotable lines written by the artist. Fresh off announcing she\u2019ll be opening for Lorde in Los Angeles and signing with A24 Music, things are looking promising for Stel. Paired with her signature DIY visuals, \u201cBitches Talk Shit\u201d captures the wit, confidence, and internet-native cool that\u2019s quickly making her one to watch.<\/p>\n

Man\/Woman\/Chainsaw \u2013 \u201cNosedive\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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One of the most exciting left-field bands coming out of the UK right now, unpredictable and mercurial six-piece Man\/Woman\/Chainsaw announce a long-awaited full-length debut, Cannonball<\/em>, is coming 7th August via Fiction Records. \u201cNosedive\u201d is our new look at the LP, a sincere, sophisticated and intricate piece of subtle art rock.<\/p>\n

Jigitz ft. Charlotte Plank \u201cCar Crash\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Carving out his own lane in the American UKG scene, dance producer Jigitz opens his account for summer anthems with his latest track \u201cCar Crash\u201d featuring Charlotte Plank. With the latter\u2019s trance-y vocals, you\u2019ll instantly feel Jigitz\u2019s undeniable infectious energy with sparkling production and bass-bumping lows.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Sofie Royer \u2013 \u201cCowboy Mouth\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Austrian singer-songwriter is talking with a \u201cCowboy Mouth\u201d on her new single. Written in sunny Los Angeles during some downtime from touring, the punk-esque track is packed with charm and grit as it reimagines characters from Patti Smith and Sam Shepard\u2019s play of the same title. Here, her velvety tones simmer as she stories two people finding themselves hung in a dialogue where their tongues are tied.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

GENER8ION ft. Yung Lean \u2013 \u201cSTORM\u201d\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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GENER8ION, the superstar multidisciplinary duo consisting of French producer Surkin and acclaimed filmmaker Romain Gavras, finally return with their latest cinematic cut \u201cSTORM,\u201d featuring cult icon Yung Lean as lead vocalist and protagonist across two incendiary music videos. Sharp, militant, and impulsive, the anarchy builds through Yung Lean\u2019s raucous and unruly energy before breaking into a beautifully orchestrated moment of controlled chaos.\u00a0<\/p>\n

XO \u2013 \u201cHotline\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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No need to call your ex, five-piece pop girl group XO have opened up their \u201cHotline\u201d. On this catchy, hip-popping track, they bounce back and forth over an uptempo beat, as they reimagine an advice centre for the girls. With harmonious hums and that cheeky Gen-Z humour, these ladies are caught firmly between fun and feist. \u201cBring on the hotgirl Hotline!\u201d<\/p>\n

PARTYOF2 \u2013 \u201c2 NIGHTS IN LA\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Reflecting on their meteoric rise from last year with the release of their debut album AMERIKA\u2019S NEXT TOP PARTY<\/em>, PARTYOF2 drops their introspective single \u201c2 NIGHTS IN LA\u201d. The duo of Jadagrace and SWIM effortlessly talk about their highs and lows from this past year, atop rock-fuelled production and cutting-edge vocals.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Lolo Zoua\u00ef\u00a0 \u2013 <\/strong>Reverie<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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Lolo Zoua\u00ef unveils Reverie<\/em>, her latest album. Following two years of silence, grief and rebirth, the new body of work captures a period of reinvention and reconnection, as she explores her French roots for the first time across nine tracks. Each song represents a journey through her wounds, memories and dreams, moving between alternative R&B, hip-hop, pop and Arabic influences \u2013 sometimes in French, sometimes in English.<\/p>\n

Alewya \u2013 \u201cSelah\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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On this club-ready, infectious bassline, Aleywa is chasing \u201cSelah\u201d. Against the afro-infused track\u2019s bumping beat, with her alluring vocals oscillating over echoing synths and pulsing instrumentation, it\u2019s clear that this came from the Ethiopian-Egyptian singer-songwriter\u2019s \u201cplayful instinct\u201d. The dancefloor becomes both her playground and safe ground.<\/p>\n

DC ft. Bawo \u2013 \u201cMisunderstood\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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South London native DC marks his third release of the year with \u201cMisunderstood\u201d, with help from Nigeria-hailing West Londoner Bawo. We get a further sample of DC\u2019s signature, observational storytelling and introspective lyricism with a nonchalant performance that oozes swagger. Bawo adds his own touches too, with his soft vocals offering a contrast to give the track another layer of depth.\u00a0<\/p>\n

ratbag \u2013 \u201chalftime oranges\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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ratbag, the mixed-media artist hailing from New Zealand, is cutting her \u201chalftime oranges\u201d with this new single. Fusing an indie-pop bounce with a jagged dance-punk edge, it\u2019s further proof of her ever-evolving sonic and visual world, topped with beautiful vocals that swirl and hover over the punchy melody.<\/p>\n

Lola Blue \u2013 \u201cI Don\u2019t Know How to Leave\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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LA-based singer-songwriter Lola Blue looks poised to be the next indie star flying the flag for the sad girls. With a debut EP, \u201cPinky Promise\u201d, due 15th May, the 23-year-old reveals the latest teaser, \u201cI Don\u2019t Know How to Leave\u201d, an angst-fuelled anthem with floating, ethereal vocals and confessional lyricism.<\/p>\n

Alien Chicks \u2013 \u201c5\/4\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Off the back of signing with Alcopop! Records, post-punk power trio Alien Chicks christened their label signing with their new single \u201c5\/4\u201d for their upcoming EP \u201cToys Taken At Birth\u201d. Their fearless approach is easy to hear, with a self-assured sound that bleeds through in the emotionally-charged vocals and genre-pushing instrumental.\u00a0<\/p>\n

8485 \u2013 \u201cI Feel Fantastic\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Building out her digital elysium and challenging sonic norms, 8485 merges the avant-gard\u00e9 with a core pop prowess on her latest cut. \u201cI Feel Fantastic\u201d takes the bubblegum timbre and glitchy euphoria of hyper pop and places it in the context of a crumbling world, with visceral, vivacious results.<\/p>\n

Francis of Delirium \u2013 \u201cRequiem For A Dying Day\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Jana Bahrich (aka Francis of Delirium) returns with a \u201cRequiem For A Dying Day\u201d. Known for her haunting but inviting vocals, they are in full bloom on this slow-burning track, coming to life with an instrumental crescendo. On this emotionally heavy song, she simmers in the space between endings and acceptance, quiet collapse and an almost-release. She brings this to life in her DIY world with a thumbprint-stamped, gripping claymation video, directed by Jana.<\/p>\n

Niko Rubio \u2013 \u201cPink Starburst\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Mexican\/Salvadoran-American singer-songwriter Niko Rubio shares her new EP Sunday Girl<\/em>, a six-track project she describes as her \u201csingle girl manifesto\u201d. Her new track \u201cPink Starburst\u201d, leans into cheeky diaristic songwriting pulled straight from her journal, balancing wit with vulnerability. Arriving alongside a headline run of shows, Sunday Girl<\/em> positions Rubio as a relatable, self-aware new voice blending alt-pop, her Latin roots and candid storytelling.<\/p>\n

Bonnie Kemplay \u2013 \u201cDandelions\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Cotton clouds against dark mahogany wood halo singer-songwriter Bonnie Kemplay as she escapes into her own dreamspace on \u201cDandelions\u201d. This emotionally vulnerable and gentle song leans firmly into the diaristic. As her twinkling vocals bubble over a finger-picked guitar melody, the track drifts between past and present; a story of nostalgia and memory unravelling through the tension of the quiet disorientation of adulthood. It\u2019s an \u2018ouch\u2019 but \u2018ooo\u2019 moment.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Ivy Knight \u2013 \u201cRed Rock\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Singer-songwriter Ivy Knight is going after \u201cRed Rock\u201d. On this track, she gently stories a fantasy where echoing guitars meet the jingle of percussion \u2014 where vast desert plains meet the chaos of the inner city. Built around an arpeggiated guitar riff, Ivy creates a swirling evocation that borders on luring and hypnotic, undercutting her knack for brewing something mesmerising from the simplest of melodies.<\/p>\n

Show Me The Body \u2013 \u201cDance In The USA\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Having been hinting at a follow-up album to their 2022 project Trouble The Water<\/em>, New York\u2019s Show Me The Body is getting into the groove with their new song \u201cDance In The USA\u201d. It\u2019s a track that embraces the struggles of life and the dance that we do to get through them, with hardcore production and an addictive guitar riff that\u2019ll definitely get you coming back for more.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Elysia Biro \u2013 \u201cRunning From Nothing\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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In the vanguard of Canada\u2019s jazz pop golden period, Elysia Biro makes a mark with her lusciously performed and emotionally complex debut EP, \u201cRunning From Nothing\u201d. There\u2019s odes to jazz\u2019s peerless lineage and looks to the genre\u2019s exciting future, with the project\u2019s title-track lead single proving a paragon of this potent paradox.<\/p>\n

Saskia \u2013 \u201cIf I\u2019m Alive\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Devon-born, London-based Saskia gifts us an electronic soul and left-leaning R&B offering with \u2018If I\u2019m Alive\u2019. A seamless fuse of rich chords, textural drum programming and meditative atmospheres welcomes us into a new musical phase.<\/p>\n

Ella Clayton \u2013 \u201cAs You Are\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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