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Nia Archives and Jorja Smith are emotional junglists, Role Model brings us joy, and Joe James drops the most important UK rap album of the year so far: it\u2019s Wonderlist.<\/h3>\n
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Nia Archives ft. Jorja Smith \u2013 \u201cGet Me Down\u201d\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Nia Archives and Jorja Smith are truly a match made in UK music heaven. Ahead of them both taking over Victoria Park for All Points East next month, the magnetic pair deliver the immersive and ethereal \u201cGet Me Down\u201d. The track is plucked from Nia\u2019s forthcoming record, emotional junglist, set for release next Friday.<\/p>\n

Joe James ft. Dave \u2013 \u201cSame Emotions\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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One of the UK rap\u2019s most respected yet underrated players, Joe James has long been an essential voice in the British scene. His biggest moment to date has arrived with his flawless debut album, The Ends, Never Ends<\/em>. If in doubt of his impact and reach, just look at the project\u2019s features \u2013 from Loyle Carner to Hak Baker and Dave. The latter features on \u201cSame Emotions\u201d, among the dense, intellectual LP\u2019s breezier and lighter moments.<\/p>\n

Role Model \u2013 \u201cJoy\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Tucker Pilsbury, aka ROLE MODEL, chases \u201cJoy\u201d on his latest sun-soaked pop anthem. Finding beauty in the search for happiness, even when it feels just out of reach, he balances heartfelt lyricism with breezy melodies and an irresistibly uplifting chorus. It\u2019s a track that captures the bittersweet optimism that\u2019s somewhat become his signature. Serving as a gentle reminder that brighter days have a habit of returning, we\u2019ll catch you on the flip side.<\/p>\n

Confidence Man \u2013 \u201cYoung London\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Maximalist, unfiltered and very fun, London\u2019s favourite Aussie contingent, Confidence Man, continue to be the <\/em>party starters in the UK capital. They return with \u201cYoung London\u201d, an absolute melter fit for these balmy conditions. Get on your feet and feel the beat.<\/p>\n

LIA LIA \u2013 \u201cAudacity\u201d\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The immensely impressive LIA LIA is stepping into the next era of her artistry, and this one feels like a breakthrough. The German-Chinese creative delivers an emotionally articulate and sonically soaring new single in \u201cAudacity\u201d, a sure-fire anthem and a clear sign of the goods to come.<\/p>\n

Suki Waterhouse \u2013 \u201cNotting Hill\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Suki Waterhouse\u2019s new album, Loveland,<\/em> is here, and the boho-chic queen of west London is giving it one final push with a video for \u201cNotting Hill\u201d. Filmed, of course, in the area, the nostalgic track serves as a love letter to the London flat where Waterhouse spent most of her twenties.<\/p>\n

Little Grandad \u2013 \u201cBabe, We\u2019ve Run Out Of Time\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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As hotly tipped as any rising UK band right now, Little Grandad delivers another excellent single in \u201cBabe, We\u2019ve Run Out Of Time\u201d. Nostalgic, musically progressive, with a rousing lead vocal performance in tow, it\u2019s the work of a confident, charismatic outfit who are only going to get better.<\/p>\n

Nate Sib \u2013 \u201cFace Card\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Fresh from supporting 2hollis across Europe, Nate Sib has released his debut album, Reborn<\/em>, alongside a new video for \u201cFace Card\u201d, directed by none other than Morgan Maher. Drawing influences from everyone from Justin Bieber to Skrillex, Sib is carving out his own lane at the intersection of pop, EDM, hyperpop and trap.<\/p>\n

LIM KIM ft. Bree Runway \u2013 \u201cINSA\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The lead single that came out on 9th July offers a taste of what we can expect from LIM KIM\u2019s upcoming album, Exit to Nowhere<\/em>, out 22nd July via Universal Music Korea. Collaborating with Bree Runway, of whom she was already a fan, KIM kicks off a new chapter with a song that explores the dichotomies of being a performer.<\/p>\n

Nippa ft. BLXST \u2013 \u201cHomegrown\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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On Nippa\u2019s \u201cHomegrown\u201d, it\u2019s coming home. As he celebrates the home he came from, he links up with LA\u2019s Blxst on a soulful track that bridges two cities through stories of community, ambition and staying true to your roots. Built on hazy production and effortless harmonies, the track\u2019s message resonated long before its release, soundtracking Tottenham Hotspur\u2019s 2026\/27 Home & Away kit campaign in a fitting tribute to the North London neighbourhood that Nippa calls home.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Portraits of Tracy \u2013 \u201cThis Song May Or May Not Be About An Alt-Right Influencer\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Louisiana artist Portraits of Tracy returns with \u201cThis Song May Or May Not Be About An Alt-Right Influencer\u201d written after discovering that a neo-Nazi influencer was a fan of her music. The provocatively titled single is taken from her forthcoming project, Q: From Where Do Our Primal Instincts Originate? A: MTV!<\/em>.<\/p>\n


<\/strong>Ceebo \u2013 \u201cRevolut\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Rising London rapper Ceebo is in untouchable form on his latest sonic steamroller, \u201cRevolut\u201d. Revamping the swirling ambience and booming percussion that the UK underground movement has made its own, the MC is dominant and playful, undoubtedly one of the finest tradesman in his sonic lane.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Ruti \u2013 \u201cFLOWERS\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Ruti lets her voice do the heavy lifting on \u201cFlowers\u201d, an emotionally charged anthem that blossoms from hushed vulnerability into a soaring, cathartic release. Co-written with Theo Hutchcraft, produced by Will Bloomfield, the track pairs deeply personal songwriting with cinematic, expansive production, giving every lyric room to land. It\u2019s another striking showcase of the singer-songwriter\u2019s gift for making heartbreak feel beautifully human.<\/p>\n

Slow Pulp \u2013 \u201cNot For Nothing\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Chicago\u2019s indie-rock band Slow Pulp unveil \u201cNot for Nothing\u201d, the latest single and video from their forthcoming third album, Melodie<\/em>, due for release next year. This piano ballad was written by Henry Stoehr in the wake of a series of heartbreaks.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Sarah Meth \u2013 \u201cHorses\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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London\u2019s Sarah Meth returns with \u201cHorses\u201d, a tender yet witty meditation on letting people go. Using a horse as its central metaphor, the track reflects on the impossibility of truly taming something wild at heart. Written largely in her bedroom, it showcases Meth\u2019s intimate songwriting.<\/p>\n

Olympia Vitalis ft. Maverick Sabre \u2013 \u201cBaby Blues\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Rising British soulstress Olympia Vitalis is playing a winning hand on \u201cLady Luck\u201d, her most fully realised project to date. Reflecting on the delicate balance between ambition, timing and self-belief on the EP, she pairs introspective lyricism with producer Charlie Perry\u2019s rich, soulful production. Of the standouts, \u201cDon\u2019t Cry\u201d, featuring Irish music maverick Maverick Sabre, offers one of the EP\u2019s most affecting moments, unpacking men\u2019s mental health through the lens of both masculine and feminine perspectives.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Grace Carter \u2013 \u201cBittersweet Escape\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u201cBittersweet Escape,\u201d shared via Numen Records, is the second single from Grace Carter\u2019s upcoming album When Saturn Returns, <\/em>and sounds like your prefrontal cortex maturing. Carter brings lightness when dealing with the complexity of growing up and figuring things out through light vocals and string musical backdrop.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Pamela \u2013 \u201cPandemonium\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Pamela is making the most of their \u201cPandemonium\u201d, making a vibrant first impression on her debut EP, \u201cIT\u2019S NICE TO SEE YOU HERE\u201d.\u00a0 It\u2019s a sun-drenched indie-pop record with effortless charm and shimmering melodies. On this carefree single, the duo\u2019s knack for crafting hooks becomes central focus, lingering long after the final chorus. Bright, breezy and made for summer soundtracks, meet one of Australia\u2019s most exciting new indie acts.<\/p>\n

Cutscene \u2013 \u201cImperium\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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In Manchester-born Cutscene\u2019s \u201cImperium\u201d, things get explosive. A brooding collision of distortion, tension and controlled chaos, the final preview from the quartet\u2019s upcoming EP, \u201cA Piece of Life\u201d builds from flickering sparks of noise into a full-blown sonic wildfire, unpacking power, manipulation and masculinity.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Catch ft. Young Adz \u2013 \u201cTarget\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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South-East London-hailing rapper Catch and rhyme spitter fellow Young Adz are \u201cTarget\u201d-ing Lewisham on Catch\u2019s forthcoming mixtape, \u201cThe Elephant In The Room\u201d. On this gritty South London link-up, they reflect on life, struggle and survival on the road. Set against a smooth yet hard-hitting backdrop, the pair trade sharp, punch-packed verses and effortless flows, capturing the weight of their experiences while unlocking a powerful new chapter for Catch.\u00a0<\/p>\n

MANSO\u0336U\u0336R\u0336 ft. prettyboyface<\/strong> \u2013 \u201cITHINKTHEYLIKEME\u201d\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Parisian DJ and producer\u00a0MANSO\u0336U\u0336R\u0336 returns with his brand-new heater\u00a0\u201cITHINKTHEYLIKEME\u201d,\u00a0tapping UK rap talent\u00a0prettyboyface\u00a0who quickly\u00a0commands the soundscape with the bravado of a boxer\u2019s ring walk. The seismic sub bass rumbling beneath his punchy, polished delivery, the rising vocalist celebrates his ambition and Midas touch.<\/p>\n

Charlie Jeer ft. Simone Ashley \u2013 \u201cSO GOOD\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Charlie Jeer and Simone Ashley have teamed up to bring us an upbeat song of the summer. It\u2019s impossible to listen to \u201cSO GOOD,\u201d out today via Capitol Records UK, without getting up to dance \u2013 undeniable bliss.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Alex Amor \u2013 \u201cAquamarine\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Alex Amor teases her upcoming debut album, Heavenly Bodies, <\/em>out 21st August via VERO Music, with her newest single \u201cAquamarine.\u201d Inspiration struck after an impromptu encounter with a tarot card reader who told her she\u2019d \u201cfind answers near a body of water.\u201d The music video is the epitome of midsummer, and when Amor asks, \u201cdon\u2019t you want to go for a swim?\u201d the answer is always yes.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Burgundy \u2013 \u201cSunbleach\u201d\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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With warm, velvety R&B and alt-pop sensibilities, \u201cSunbleach\u201d firmly establishes Burgundy as a significant new prospect on the rise.\u00a0Navigating the push and pull between lingering love and the spark of something new, his tenderness and shadowed confidence shine front and centre, confessing his affinities in a voice that sounds ever sweeter even in the face of unfamiliar love and the confusing yet exciting emotions that follow suit.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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