Editors' Picks

Pop newcomer Kiara Nelson is back with her second offering since her debut single “Adore You” captivated us all and earned over 1.5 million streams on Spotify. Her new single, “Kisses For Breakfast” is as sweet as it is catchy. It is a track that feels destined to fill dancefloors everywhere, a delicious fusion of pop, soul and R&B. Truly, the ultimate part crowd pleasing combination.

Australian four-piece Spacey Jane have been winning fans in their homeland and beyond over the last couple of years with their own brand of raucous but deeply melodic sounds and a swiftly growing reputation for breathless live shows and knockout festival performances.

Phoebe Bridgers has the world at her feet. With her highly accomplished and lauded debut album Stranger in the Alps already under her belt, and blossoming projects with darlings of the indie world Julien Baker and Lucy Dacus (Boygenius), and Conor Oberst (Better Oblivion Community Center) gathering steam and winning fans, it’s easy to forget that Bridgers is just 25 years old.

Country artist Jason Aldean has warmed our hearts with a beautiful new video for his latest single “Got What I Got.” Giving us a sneak peek into his life behind the music, Aldean shares some very personal moments with his family.

It’s more than 15 years since Ray LaMontagne was catapulted to international fame with his debut album Trouble, a folk rock smash hit that sold more than half a million copies worldwide and made the Nashua-born singer-songwriter a household name, despite his often publicised desire to stay firmly out of the limelight.

Raised in London, with Irish and Egyptian heritage, Shaefri’s music is as worldly and eclectic as you might expect. Her vocals, meanwhile, have a hypnotic, almost otherworldly quality to them, which combine to give her a sound that is truly her own. She has written with a number of artists and producers in the last few years, including Major Lazer, Christine and the Queens, and Daft Punk.

Evanescence are a staple when it comes to early 2000’s emo/rock anthems. Fans of the genre and casual listeners alike all around the world could easily come together in harmony and belt the chorus for the band’s 2003 opus, Bring Me to Life. Everyone knows that song.

David Gilmour is an industry titan. He has a career spanning well over sixty years now, being a part of Pink Floyd and highly regarded as one of the greatest guitar players to ever exist.

Another Sky’s newest single, Fell In Love With The City, is a musical journey.

Jacob Collier is back with his third single for his upcoming multi-album project, Djesse Vol. 3. In the same vein as the previous tracks released from the album, Time Alone With You and In My Bones, this song pulses in electric beauty, which is very jarring when you compared it to his other work from last year’s Djesse Vol 2, such as Feel and It Don’t Matter.

Charlie Puth’s latest single ‘Girlfriend’ is the funky pop earworm his fans have been absolutely itching for. It’s smooth, it’s suave, it’s got a killer bassline reminiscent of Puth’s earlier works — the slow but striking notes on the synth will immediately beguile you from the get-go.

Chloe x Halle’s second venture ‘Ungodly Hour’ will cement them as one of the most stunning acts in R&B at the moment.

Technically, this German metal band are not strictly metalcore, nor are they newcomers. Formed back in 2012 in Ingolstadt, their style has defied simple classification.

Premiered today, Katie Melua returns with her latest track ‘A Love Like That’. The song and video gives a James Bond-esque feel, evoking a strong image and mood backed by an impressive orchestral arrangement.

UK singer songwriter Tom Walker has released a beautiful new single entitled “Wait for You,” written and recorded during COVID-19 lockdowns. As an added bonus, he has also graced us with a stunning video to accompany the track, filmed separately by dancers from all over the world. The song and video together creates a visually stunning and emotive experience, feeling incredibly apt for the current times. 

American country music trio Runaway June have released an upbeat new single, “We Were Rich,” the first with their newest band member, Natalie Stovall.

American metal titans Lamb of God have finally unleashed their first studio album in five years and there is no doubt it has been worth the wait.

American singer songwriter Dylan Scott has warmed hearts and caused huge smiles everywhere with his beautiful new single and the sweet video that came with it. “Nobody” is a deeply personal and touching tribute of love and devotion. As an added bonus, the song is catchy, fun and you cannot help but sing along to the gorgeous lyrics that speak of the immense love he holds for his wife, Blair Robinson.

UK indie rock soloist James Parkinson AKA One Cure for Man has released his most stirring track yet, “The Haunted.” Following the death of his friend, Parkinson was inspired to write this stunning tribute to a poet, teacher, and passionate music follower. But when listening to this track, you will find more than just a loving homage to his dear friend. You will also find a cautionary tale. The song provides a critique of social media, warning us that what we perceive is not always the truth. It serves as a stark reminder that we may sometimes envy the portrayed lives of others based on what they choose to show us on social media, but that perhaps we should not. 

20-year-old UK singer, musician and songwriter Andrew Cushin has followed up his stunning debut release of “It’s Gonna Get Better” with another compelling and beautiful track.

Ella Henderson’s latest single “Take Care Of You” is a euphoric ode to solidarity and selflessness during tough times.

Aussie pop rock legend Daryl Braithwaite has released his first single in over seven years, the sweetly titled “Love Songs.”

UK country singer Vic Allen has brought some wonderful news to fans of her live shows. The track “I Can” has become hugely popular among her loyal devotees and the song will now receive an official release as a single on June 12.

While most artists are waiting for the ideal time to drop their albums amidst the coronavirus pandemic, Lawson is here to charm you with their latest single ‘Animals’.

Disco has made a serious resurgence this year and Lady Gaga’s ‘Chromatica’ might just be the peak of this nostalgic trend. And it looks like it’s the perfect remedy to take us into the heat of summer.

Jake Bugg’s Rabbit Hole’ is a grimy, salacious, grunge-infused number that’s up to no good. Right from the get-go, the sharp chords on the electric guitar will make you feel like there’s trouble in the air.

Australian-based UK singer Mali-Koa has gifted us with a beautiful new single, “Some Things,” the second from her impending debut album.

Australian death metal veterans Cauldron Black Ram have blessed us with their first new studio album in six years, “Slaver.” Despite having been around for 25 years, the group has only released four full-length EPs, so when they drop this kind of gold upon us, you had better stand up and take notice. It is a rare treat in the music world to receive this kind of gift. And after you listen to it, you will immediately discover that six years was a short time to wait for this masterpiece.

Australian band Caligula’s Horse have dropped their fifth studio album and promptly blown us all away by demonstrating exactly what progressive metal should be. Their earlier albums were incredible, there is no denying that, but their latest offering, “Rise Radiant,” has done the unthinkable; gone that one step further and outshone all their previous work.

US metal newcomers Tetrarch have stormed back into our ears with their new release “I’m Not Right.” It’s been three years since their 2017 debut album “Freak” dropped and alerted us to these incredibly talented metal fledglings.

Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande’s new single ‘Rain On Me’ will hit a sweet spot for all disco lovers aficionados.

American groove metal band DevilDriver have dropped the first single for their ninth studio album. “Keep Away from Me” is an emotive masterpiece, thematically stunning with harsh and uncompromising lyrics.

Greek power metal band Firewind have unleashed their latest album upon us, a self-titled offering showcasing the band’s new evolution.

Kygo and OneRepublic are pop perfection in their latest collaboration ‘Lose Somebody’. For starters, Kygo’s production is kept simplistic but driven, and the rest is taken care of by OneRepublic’s frontman Ryan Tedder.

The Jonas Brothers’ continue their streak of romance-filled hits in their latest song ‘Five More Minutes’. The brothers have always been maestros when it comes to crooning about heartbreak, lovesickness, and juvenile infatuation, yet there is something about that territory of sound that continues to endear them to their massive legion of fans.