Following her incendiary singles “There I Go” and “Good Graces” this yr, London different R&B and soul artist Lucy Park releases her sophomore EP Good Graces – a punchy, charismatic, and considerate physique of labor that can proceed the rising consideration round Lucy as one of many brightest new voices within the UK panorama.
Opener “Solely Ever” units the tone for the mission – a cultured, up-tempo monitor that introduces Lucy’s mix of energy, defiance and quiet emotion over soulful piano chords and snappy percussion. Main into the lilting, bossa nova-influenced “There I Go” – an ode to bittersweet endings and the embrace of change, it’s Lucy’s distinctly dry, London sentiment that takes centre stage. With the dreamy title monitor “Good Graces” delivering a mix of hypnotic melody and staccato drum loops, Lucy dips into retrospective musings that stay put up relationship. “Let Him Go” presents a superbly
pared-back, acoustic reflection on shifting on, her tender vocal touches dancing with the flecks of guitar to highly effective impact. “Oolong” pushes again into an earthy, jazz/ trip-hop instrumental and the ultimate flourish of “PLUMERIA” bends a deliciously funked-out bassline and woozy vocal pitch to present a heady slice of summer time haze and celebration.
Delving into the story behind the mission, Lucy tells us: “This mission is in regards to the previous yr of my life the place I moved from LA to London, went by way of a breakup, and turned twenty-five (oop now 26). It walks you thru the ups and downs of adjusting to this new chapter and the way I discover my sense of place, strengthen friendships, reconnect with household, and create a brand new sense of independence.”
Following on, Lucy provides: “Wherever you’re at in your life – whether or not it’s struggling by way of your mid-twenties together with me or when you completely have your shit collectively, I feel there might be one thing in right here for you. Hope you prefer it!”
Canadian nation artist B Fabian will launch his newest single, “Let It Slide,” on Could 16. The monitor is the latest preview of his upcoming album ENDEAVORS and marks one other step in his rising repute for uncooked, heartfelt storytelling rooted in lived expertise.
Anchored by a basic strolling bass line and a weathered guitar groove, “Let It Slide” captures the second when an individual chooses peace over pleasure. With simple appeal and a touch of grit, B Fabian paints an image of what it means to maintain your head excessive whereas letting the remaining roll off your again. Whether or not it’s a chilly goodbye, a damaged bond, or a previous that now not belongs to you, the tune nods to the quiet power it takes to maneuver ahead with out making a scene.
The monitor blends the center of conventional nation with the tone of somebody who’s been by way of it and got here out softer, not more durable. B Fabian’s relaxed but expressive vocal supply provides weight to the message: some issues simply aren’t price carrying anymore.
The monitor is grounded in a mindset of acceptance; acknowledging that issues disintegrate, folks make errors, and hearts typically break. As an alternative of getting caught within the weight of all of it, the tune leans into the quiet reduction of letting go.
DJ, producer, and sound engineer Mister Joshooa makes his debut on Carl Craig’s legendary Planet E Communications with the Settle Down EP.
Comprising 4 uncooked, psychedelic cuts, Settle Down channels the spirit of Detroit’s underground, showcasing Mister Joshooa’s lucid, far-out tackle home music. A fixture behind the decks at native establishments like TV Lounge and Lincoln Manufacturing unit, Joshooa brings deep roots and a singular perspective to the discharge—his first solo outing on Planet E, following a earlier look on Carl Craig’s Detroit Love Vol. 2 compilation.
Opening lower “Settle Down” is a rolling, rubbery jam constructed round a hypnotic bassline, vibrant dwell percussion, and warped vocals—pure late-night power. “Snake Oil” strips issues again to a tunneling groove, delivering a deep, psychedelic ground instrument that glimmers with understated energy. On the flip, “Cease Me” drifts into stranger territory with eerie melodies, oddball FX, and a woozy swing whereas “Step Up” delivers the rawest punch—crunchy drum machines, darkish synth swells, and mutant techno textures..
With Settle Down, Mister Joshooa locations himself firmly in Planet E’s vanguard of forward-thinking digital artists, honoring Detroit’s previous whereas pushing into new sonic terrain.
The Settle Down EP is out now by way of Planet E Communications.
Rising pop artist Laura Pieri returns right this moment with “Sea of Tragedy (On The Dancefloor),” a dance-driven reimagining of the emotionally uncooked fan favourite from her 2024 Frankie EP. The monitor arrives scorching on the heels of her current launch, “Flown Away,” and can seem on Frankie On The Dancefloor, the forthcoming expanded version of Frankie, set for launch this summer time.
Produced by Skyler Cocco and YXSH, this remix leans into Pieri’s love of pulsing rhythms, shimmering synths, and cathartic pop hooks—reworking melancholy into motion. “‘Sea of Tragedy’ is a kind of songs that began in whole heartbreak and disillusion,” Pieri shares. “However on this model, she’s received glitter on her cheeks. She should still be crying, however she’s crying within the membership now—and that’s form of the magic of pop music to me.”
“Sea of Tragedy (On The Dancefloor)” captures the emotional whiplash of post-breakup nights out. Pieri provides, “If Flown Away was the montage of a breakup, this one’s the chaotic evening out proper after. It’s unhappy, sparkly, and form of unhinged, however in one of the simplest ways. Principally? She’s tragedy… however make it scorching.”
rising Belgian alt-pop artist RAPHA steps boldly into the highlight with the discharge of her extremely anticipated debut EP, Circus – a uncooked and intimate journey into the feelings we regularly conceal behind a smile.
Circus is out there now in your streaming service of alternative by way of APOLLO Distribution.
Take heed to Circus beneath:
https://apollodistro.lnk.to/RAPHA-Circus
“Circus is what the clowns of the group by no means say out loud” RAPHA explains. Throughout 8 deeply private tracks, she lifts the masks to disclose the vulnerability, self-doubt, and therapeutic that lie beneath. The result’s a strikingly sincere and cinematic listening expertise, formed by RAPHA’s ethereal harmonies and emotionally charged vocals.
Rooted in pop with an alternate edge, Circus echoes the storytelling aptitude of icons like Olivia Rodrigo and Rachel Chinouriri, whereas carving out a sound that’s uniquely her personal. From hovering anthems to haunting ballads, every monitor unveils one other layer of the artist.
Montreal-based multi-hyphenate TDJ unveils her first single of the yr, a soft-focus, serotonin-tinged collaboration with Clara Kimera. “On and On (You Lie)” is out now by way of Assortment Disques Durs/All Evening Lengthy.
The monitor carries TDJ’s unmistakable mix of trance-pop nostalgia and emotional readability—mild, however pushed by simply sufficient dancefloor propulsion to make you need to throw your palms within the air. It’s a glimmering prelude to what’s subsequent from an artist who continues to succeed in for one thing greater, brighter, and unfiltered.
A singer, lyricist, and producer in her personal proper, Clara Kimera brings vulnerability to the monitor. Her lyrics—“I waste my life for us / You lie / Don’t wake me”—really feel suspended between dream and disillusionment. Collectively, TDJ and Kimera craft one thing intimate but expansive: a fragile anthem for anybody who’s ever longed to remain inside an exquisite phantasm just a bit longer. The accompanying video builds on that feeling, starring each artists in a hazy, magic-hour odyssey with Sailor Moon power and the emotional core of a coming-of-age fantasy. Smooth lighting and surreal prospers make the video really feel like a reminiscence simply out of attain, equal components pleasure and melancholy.
After an extended hiatus,Toronto-based pop-funk artist Siggimusic (previously referred to as Siggi) is again along with his electrifying new single and video ‘DOIT!’ out now on all digital streaming platforms. Pay attention right here.
‘DOIT!’ is the primary single from Siggimusic‘s forthcoming 5-song EP set for launch in early 2026. Drawing from his numerous musical influences, ‘DOIT!’ is a testomony to Siggimusic‘s potential to fuse basic funk parts with fashionable pop sensibilities, leading to a monitor that’s each nostalgic and contemporary. Lyrically, ‘DOIT!’ exudes confidence and motivation, a reminder of the enjoyment in motion, connection, and uncooked self-expression. Set in a dull occasion, the video brings that message to life, as Siggimusic reignites the room with an unstated power that attracts folks again to the rhythm.
“‘DOIT!’ is in regards to the primal urge to really feel, transfer, and really let go,” says Siggimusic. “It’s your reminder to cease overthinking and begin shifting!”
Siggimusic is an unbiased artist, mixing innovation and artistry throughout a number of mediums. Beginning as a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, he’s grown right into a full-fledged producer and sound engineer, now crafting his whole catalog below his personal self-titled file label. His genre-defying sound merges forward-thinking manufacturing with a deep appreciation for musical and trend types from the previous and current, creating one thing really distinctive. Taking his inventive journey additional, he’s collaborating on the launch of trend model FunkyLines, the place customized native handmade items mirror a imaginative and prescient and keenness for individuality.
‘DOIT!’ is out there now on Spotify, Apple Music/iTunes, and different digital retailers and streaming companies worldwide. For extra data, please go to siggimusic.com.
HAYDEL
“She Retains on Breaking My Coronary heart”
• Louisiana native HAYDEL is broadening the Nashville soundscape along with his unique model. Right this moment, he releases his new unique single “She Retains on Breaking My Coronary heart,” an uptempo heartbreak anthem that HAYDEL wrote with Kylie Sackley (Sam Hunt, Keith City) and Kyle Schlienger (Brett Younger, Hint Adkins).
• “It’s a couple of lady who isn’t doing something improper and is shifting on and doing her personal factor, however that shifting on retains hurting you and continues to eat you up. I needed this to really feel like an anthem for folks to sing alongside to.” — HAYDEL
• Keep tuned for a stripped-down efficiency video. HAYDEL’s subsequent launch, the emotional ballad “I Shouldn’t Be Right here,” might be out June twentieth.
Connecting Paris and New York, French-Moroccan artist Soane returns from hiatus together with her extremely anticipated single “Bluer Skies” – dropping independently on Could sixteenth.
Delicately crafted instrumentation gives groundwork for Soane’s clean vocals and fascinating tone on “Bluer Skies”. Recognised for her distinct sound rooted in melancholic minimalism, sensuality, and poetic introspection, the rising expertise sings “You recognize the place to seek out me, you already know the place I conceal,” unfolding a story of longing and fantasy. Laced with advanced melody strains and luscious backing vocals, “Bluer Skies” – recorded in Paris and produced by GRAMMY-nominated producer The twenty fifth Hour – emerges as a honest and refreshing addition to Soane’s glossy discography.
Speaking on the monitor, Soane tells us: “Bluer Skies feels just like the eager for a connection that lives throughout the creativeness. It’s the strain between operating towards one thing persistence is asking for.”
An introduction to Soane’s inventive universe, her debut EP First Style in 2019 featured the standout monitor “Educate Me The right way to Contact Me,” which shortly garnered over 300K streams and earned a strong remix from US based mostly dance producer KC Gilmore. The remix shortly acquired world recognition, surpassing 4M streams and attracting a contemporary, numerous viewers to Soane’s quickly increasing fanbase. Capitalising on this momentum, Soane additional solidified her trajectory with the discharge of singles “Xx” and “La Peine” (2023) – highlighting her rising artistry and profound emotional depth.
With the discharge of “Bluer Skies” at our fingertips and additional releases promised for this yr, Soane continues to overtly and superbly specific her feelings, creating music that’s each inspiring and unforgettable, firmly establishing herself as an artist to observe in 2025.
multi-platinum pop singer/songwriter John Ok releases his new single “River,” a shiny ballad that finds optimism in one of many hardest details of human existence: our impermanence. The shifting tune is the most recent single taken from John Ok’s upcoming album and follows the announcement of his SALT + LIGHT Tour: Half 1. Get “River” by way of Epic Information in any respect DSPs HERE.
“River” begins intimately — with John Ok’s voice coming in shut over softly plucked guitar — and builds to an arena-sized sound match to attain a cinematic sundown. Equally, the lyrics join the private to the common. In a single verse, the Orlando-based artist considers how miraculous it’s that he and his associate are alive on the similar time. In one other, he zooms out to the larger image: “Would we get excited a couple of first kiss if there wasn’t a final one? / Would we all know a great day if we by no means received by way of a nasty one?”
“I wrote this after a dialog with my spouse that cracked one thing open in me. It’s about how nothing lasts, however that’s truly what makes life so heartbreakingly stunning,” says John Ok. “Maintain the folks you like shut, forgive somebody sooner, have grace, and be current as a result of it doesn’t final ceaselessly. You possibly can paddle your hardest to get by way of it, or you may put the paddle in your lap, calm down, and benefit from the trip.”
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