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11.16.25

LISTEN TO THIS WEEK'S SHOW! GOOD NEIGHBOURS – “People Need People” (Polydor Records, U.K.) THE TULLAMARINES – “Gimme Luv” (Broken 8 Records, Australia) TAMPLE – “Visions” (Yotanka Records, France) CAMBER – “What Would You Do?” (Fierce Panda Records, U.K.) SHOBSY – “Smalltown Boy” (Pangea Int’l Music, Ireland) BENNY MORRELL – “Where Did The Time Go” (Kumo Records, Australia) DEAF HAVANA – “Carousel” (SO Recordings, U.K.) GORDON’S GRANDSON – “Sunlight” (Anti-Dismal, Australia) NEWDAD – “Misery” (Atlantic Records, U.K.) ADAM REESE – “Loser” (Unsigned, U.S.) RED RUM CLUB – “American Nights & English Mornings” (Modern Sky, U.K.) ALICE MERTON – “Ignorance Is Bliss” (Paper Plane Records, Canada) CIRCA WAVES – “Old Balloons” ([PIAS], U.K.) KARIN ANN – “All My Money” (3AM Records, Slovakia) NONĒ SUNSHINE – “Nobody, Nobody” (Unsigned, U.S.) RHETT REPKO – “Home Is Where Her Heart Is” (Unsigned, U.S.) SKAAR – “Missing Out” (RMV Grammofon/Universal, Norway) KIDS RETURN – “Time To Time” (Hamburger Records, France) MIA WRAY & GABRIELLE ALPIN – “Ghost In My Machine” (Mushroom Music, Australia) ST. LUNDI – “Mercury” (Good Taste, U.K.) THE ROYSTON CLUB – “Glued To The Bed” (Modern Sky, U.K.) VELLA – “Settle Down” (Universal Music, Sweden) ALEX SPENCER – “Where Do We Go From Here?” (Unsigned, U.K.) ANNA OF THE NORTH – “Waiting For Love” ([PIAS], Norway) GLASS CITIES – “Issues” (Unsigned, U.S.) YONAKA – “Problems” (Distiller Records, U.K.) INHALER – “X-Ray” (Polydor, U.K.) HARD LIFE – “Y3llow Bike” (Island Records, U.K.) FLORENCE ROAD – “Break The Girl” (Warner Records, U.K.) GRANDSON – “Self-Immolation” (XX Records, N. America) CAT SERRANO – “Sculpture” (Unsigned, U.S.) THE AMAZONS – “Night After Night” (Fiction Records, U.K.) LENNY – “Told Ya.” (Unsigned, Czech Republic)

ADAM REESE

Chicago genre-shifter Adam Reese brings bold reinvention and emotional depth to his new EP Lowdown Heights, a cinematic fusion of rock, pop, electronic, and hip-hop influences that proves him one of the most inventive new voices in alternative music. A self-producing singer, songwriter, and poet, Reese turns introspection into art, blending infectious rhythm with vivid storytelling. His reinterpretation of Beck‘s cult classic “Loser” is a standout, transforming the 1990s slacker anthem into something sleek, rhythm-driven, and emotionally charged. Reese captures the song’s outsider spirit but reshapes it through his own lens of resilience and self-discovery, giving it new relevance for a modern audience. Originally rooted in visual art, Reese discovered music as his true calling at 15 and never looked back. With Lowdown Heights, Adam Reese doesn’t just bend genres, he builds bridges between them, creating a sound that’s cinematic, fearless, and unmistakably his own.

LINK: www.instagram.com/adamree5e LISTEN: "Loser"

11.9.25

LISTEN TO THIS WEEK'S SHOW! GOOD NEIGHBOURS – “People Need People” (Polydor Records, U.K.) THE TULLAMARINES – “Gimme Luv” (Broken 8 Records, Australia) SHOBSY – “Smalltown Boy” (Pangea Int’l Music, Ireland) CIRCA WAVES – “Cherry Bomb” ([PIAS], U.K.) GORDON’S GRANDSON – “Sunlight” (Anti-Dismal, Australia) FLORENCE ROAD – “Break The Girl” (Warner Records, U.K.) ALICE MERTON – “Ignorance Is Bliss” (Paper Plane Records, Canada) ROYEL OTIS – “Car” (Ourness/Capitol, Australia) DEAF HAVANA – “Carousel” (SO Recordings, U.K.) VELLA – “Settle Down” (Universal Music, Sweden) NEWDAD – “Misery” (Atlantic Records, U.K.) KIDS RETURN – “Time To Time” (Hamburger Records, France) RED RUM CLUB – “Wild” (Modern Sky, U.K.) HORROR DISCO – “Asteroid Fields of Regret” (Neon Genesis Records, Denmark) NONĒ SUNSHINE – “Nobody, Nobody” (Unsigned, U.S.) RHETT REPKO – “Home Is Where Her Heart Is” (Unsigned, U.S.) SKAAR – “Missing Out” (RMV Grammofon/Universal, Norway) THE ROYSTON CLUB – “Glued To The Bed” (Modern Sky, U.K.) MIA WRAY & GABRIELLE ALPIN – “Ghost In My Machine” (Mushroom Music, Australia) ST. LUNDI – “Mercury” (Good Taste, U.K.) INHALER – “X-Ray” (Polydor, U.K.) NECKBREAKERS – “Don’t Leave Me Hangin’” (Unsigned, U.K.) ANNA OF THE NORTH – “Waiting For Love” ([PIAS], Norway) ADAM REESE – “Loser” (Unsigned, U.S.) GLASS CITIES – “Issues” (Unsigned, U.S.) ALEX SPENCER – “Where Do We Go From Here?” (Unsigned, U.K.) HARD LIFE – “Y3llow Bike” (Island Records, U.K.) GRANDSON – “Self-Immolation” (XX Records, N. America) KARIN ANN – “I Was Never Yours” (Unsigned, Slovakia) THE MOLOTOVS – “Today’s Gonna Be Our Day” (Marshall Records, U.K.) LENNY – “Told Ya.” (Unsigned, Czech Republic) THE AMAZONS – “Night After Night” (Fiction Records, U.K.) CAT SERRANO – “Sculpture” (Unsigned, U.S.)

LENNY

Armed with raw vocal fire and undeniable emotional gravity, Czech Republic powerhouse LENNY is stepping confidently onto the global stage with her electrifying new single “Told Ya.” Blending pop immediacy, with an alt-leaning edge, the track is cinematic yet deeply personal, a gripping portrait of love, regret, and fallout that solidifies LENNY as one of Europe’s most exciting breakout voices. A seven-time Anděl Award winner and chart-topping force in her native Czech Republic, LENNY’s rise has been anything but ordinary. She’s shared stages with Imagine Dragons, LP, Mike Shinoda, and Emeli Sandé, while earning praise from Vanity FairItalyand a spot on Forbes30 Under 30. With “Told Ya,” LENNY channels that same fearless ambition into a sound built to resonate far beyond borders. Her global impact is already underway, with radio support spanning the U.S., U.K., Australia, South America, India, and beyond. Most recently, LENNY was invited to join the Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce podcast, whose guest list includes Taylor Swift, Ciara, and Jennifer Hudson, further proving that the world is finally tuning in. With commanding vocals, emotional honesty, and an instinct for bold, genre-defying pop, LENNY’s single “Told Ya” is not just a new track – it’s a statement from an artist ready to conquer the world on her own terms.

LISTEN: "Told Ya"

10.26.25

LISTEN TO THIS WEEK'S SHOW! THE TULLAMARINES – “Idiot” (Broken 8 Records, Australia) GOOD NEIGHBOURS – “People Need People” (Polydor Records, U.K.) FLORENCE ROAD – “Break The Girl” (Warner Records, U.K.) CIRCA WAVES – “Cherry Bomb” ([PIAS], U.K.) VELLA – “Settle Down” (Universal Music, Sweden) ROYEL OTIS – “Car” (Ourness/Capitol, Australia) A THOUSAND MAD THINGS – “Local Guys” (Nettwerk, U.K.) SKAAR – “Missing Out” (RMV Grammofon/Universal, Norway) DEAF HAVANA – “Carousel” (SO Recordings, U.K.) BENEE – “Cinnamon” (Universal Music, New Zealand) NEWDAD – “Everything I Wanted” (Atlantic Records, U.K.) ADAM REESE – “Tattooed Soul” (Unsigned, U.S.) CAMBER – “What Would You Do?” (Fierce Panda Records, U.K.) SHOBSY – “Smalltown Boy” (Pangea Int’l Music, Ireland) NONĒ SUNSHINE – “Nobody, Nobody” (Unsigned, U.S.) CARISSA SUMMER ROSE – “Teleport” (Unsigned, U.S.) ST. LUNDI – “Mercury” (Good Taste, U.K.) GLASS CITIES – “Issues” (Unsigned, U.S.) BLOW – “Her World” (DDM, France) THE ROYSTON CLUB – “Glued To The Bed” (Modern Sky, U.K.) GORDON’S GRANDSON – “Kissing” (Anti-Dismal, Australia) NECKBREAKERS – “Don’t Leave Me Hangin’” (Unsigned, U.K.) KIDS RETURN – “Teenage Dreams” (Hamburger Records, France) DANI MARCHIO – “Safe Place” (Unsigned, Australia) INHALER – “X-Ray” (Polydor, U.K.) KARIN ANN – “I Was Never Yours” (Unsigned, Slovakia) ALEX SPENCER – “Where Do We Go From Here?” (Unsigned, U.K.) HARD LIFE – “Y3llow Bike” (Island Records, U.K.) GRANDSON – “Self-Immolation” (XX Records, N. America) CAT SERRANO – “Sculpture” (Unsigned, U.S.) THE MOLOTOVS – “Today’s Gonna Be Our Day” (Marshall Records, U.K.) LENNY – “Told Ya.” (Unsigned, Czech Republic) RHETT REPKO – “Don’t Delay” (Unsigned, U.S.)

OCEAN TISDALL

Irish alt-pop artist Ocean Tisdall delivers another deeply affecting moment with his new single “Making It Easy.” The track marks the second chapter in his intimate acoustic series, a masterclass in heartbreak and letting go, told through raw emotion, soulful vocals, and striking simplicity. Following comparisons to artists like Lewis Capaldi, Cian Ducrot, and Tom Odell, Tisdall continues to carve a distinct lane of his own, balancing poetic storytelling with unfiltered honesty. “Making It Easy” captures the quiet ache of love lost without blame or bitterness. “No kicking or screaming, just a sudden goodbye / I’m making it easy for you to leave me,” he sings, a line that distills the bittersweet power of acceptance. Written at home with longtime collaborator Nina after a conversation with his mother, the song was later brought to life in Edinburgh with producer Prentice. What emerged is one of Tisdall’s most personal and affecting works to date, heartbreak without theatrics, just truth, grace, and resilience. With new live dates set for later this year, Ocean Tisdall continues to affirm himself as one of alt-pop’s most exciting and emotionally resonant new voices.

LINK: www.tiktok.com/@oceantisdall LISTEN: "Making It Easy"

10.19.25

LISTEN TO THIS WEEK'S SHOW! ROYEL OTIS – “Car” (Ourness/Capitol, Australia) DEAF HAVANA – “Carousel” (SO Recordings, U.K.) ST. LUNDI – “Mercury” (Good Taste, U.K.) SKAAR – “Missing Out” (RMV Grammofon/Universal, Norway) GOOD NEIGHBOURS – “People Need People” (Polydor Records, U.K.) A THOUSAND MAD THINGS – “Local Guys” (Nettwerk, U.K.) THE TULLAMARINES – “Idiot” (Broken 8 Records, Australia) ADAM REESE – “Tattooed Soul” (Unsigned, U.S.) CIRCA WAVES – “Cherry Bomb” ([PIAS], U.K.) BENEE – “Cinnamon” (Universal Music, New Zealand) SALARYMEN – “We Could Be Together” (Unsigned, Australia) VERONICA FUSARO – “Gold Rush” (Deepdive, Switzerland) SHAME – “Spartak” (Dead Oceans, U.K.) RHETT REPKO – “Don’t Delay” (Unsigned, U.S.) KINGFISHR – “Next To Me” (B-Unique Records, Ireland) NONĒ SUNSHINE – “Nobody, Nobody” (Unsigned, U.S.) CARISSA SUMMER ROSE – “Teleport” (Unsigned, U.S.) BLOW – “Her World” (DDM, France) GLASS CITIES – “Issues” (Unsigned, U.S.) THE ROYSTON CLUB – “Glued To The Bed” (Modern Sky, U.K.) GORDON’S GRANDSON – “Kissing” (Anti-Dismal, Australia) OCEAN TISDALL – “Making It Easy” (Unsigned, Ireland) KIDS RETURN – “Teenage Dreams” (Hamburger Records, France) DANI MARCHIO – “Safe Place” (Unsigned, Australia) INHALER – “X-Ray” (Polydor, U.K.) KARIN ANN – “I Was Never Yours” (Unsigned, Slovakia) ALEX SPENCER – “Where Do We Go From Here?” (Unsigned, U.K.) DANI MARCHIO – “Safe Place” (Unsigned, Australia) SHOBSY – “Smalltown Boy” (Pangea Int’l Music, Ireland) HARD LIFE – “Y3llow Bike” (Island Records, U.K.) CAT SERRANO – “Sculpture” (Unsigned, U.S.) THE AMAZONS – “Night After Night” (Fiction Records, U.K.) CALUM BOWIE – “The World Outside” (Polydor, U.K.) LENNY – “Told Ya.” (Unsigned, Czech Republic)

DEAF HAVANA

British alt-rock mainstays Deaf Havana return with their powerful new single “Carousel,” taken from the seventh album We’re Never Getting Out released via SO Recordings/Silva Screen Records. Across the record, frontman James Veck-Gilodi confronts cycles of self-doubt, acceptance, and transformation, finding strength in laying bare the realities of addiction, relationships, and rebirth. On “Carousel,” Veck-Gilodi wrestles with destructive repetition and the feeling of being trapped in a downward spiral. The result is a raw, hard-hitting anthem that packages hopelessness and catharsis into a soaring, full-throttle rock track. We’re Never Getting Out capturing this spirit of reckoning with unflinching honesty. Produced by George Glew and featuring Ross MacDonald of The 1975 on bass and Freddie Sheed (Lewis Capaldi, Take That) on drums, the record reframes Deaf Havana’s trademark, emotional grit, with daring new textures and modern pop sensibility. From the timeless storytelling of Springsteen to the intimate vulnerability of Bon Iver, the album’s influences expand their sound while sharpening its impact. With “Carousel,” Deaf Havana prove once again why they remain one of the most compelling voices in British rock, spinning pain into power, and repetition into renewal.

LINK: www.deafhavana.com LISTEN: "Carousel"

10.12.25

LISTEN TO THIS WEEK'S SHOW! ROYEL OTIS – “Car” (Ourness/Capitol, Australia) DEAF HAVANA – “Lawn Tennis” (SO Recordings, U.K.) ST. LUNDI – “Mercury” (Good Taste, U.K.) SKAAR – “Missing Out” (RMV Grammofon/Universal, Norway) GOOD NEIGHBOURS – “Suburbs” (Polydor Records, U.K.) A THOUSAND MAD THINGS – “Local Guys” (Nettwerk, U.K.) THE TULLAMARINES – “Idiot” (Broken 8 Records, Australia) ADAM REESE – “Tattooed Soul” (Unsigned, U.S.) CIRCA WAVES – “Cherry Bomb” ([PIAS], U.K.) BLOW – “Her World” (DDM, France) SEA FEVER – “Able Eyes” (Kartel Music Group, U.K.) SALARYMEN – “We Could Be Together” (Unsigned, Australia) VERONICA FUSARO – “Gold Rush” (Deepdive, Switzerland) NONĒ SUNSHINE – “Nobody, Nobody” (Unsigned, U.S.) LENNY – “Told Ya.” (Unsigned, Czech Republic) RHETT REPKO – “Don’t Delay” (Unsigned, U.S.) SEAFRET – “Five More Seconds” (Featuring KT Tunstall) (Nettwerk, U.K.) GLASS CITIES – “Issues” (Unsigned, U.S.) KINGFISHR – “Next To Me” (B-Unique Records, Ireland) THE ROYSTON CLUB – “Glued To The Bed” (Modern Sky, U.K.) GORDON’S GRANDSON – “Kissing” (Anti-Dismal, Australia) LAWN CHAIR – “War Machine” (Unsigned, Germany) KIDS RETURN – “Teenage Dreams” (Hamburger Records, France) CALUM BOWIE – “The World Outside” (Polydor, U.K.) INHALER – “X-Ray” (Polydor, U.K.) KARIN ANN – “I Was Never Yours” (Unsigned, Slovakia) ALEX SPENCER – “Where Do We Go From Here?” (Unsigned, U.K.) THE AMAZONS – “Night After Night” (Fiction Records, U.K.) SHOBSY – “Not Another Love Song” (Pangea Int’l Music, Ireland) HARD LIFE – “Y3llow Bike” (Island Records, U.K.) CAT SERRANO – “Sculpture” (Unsigned, U.S.) FOOL NELSON – “Bad Dreams” (Unsigned, Australia) CARISSA SUMMER ROSE – “Teleport” (Unsigned, U.S.) THE MOVING STILLS – “Can’t Be Like This Forever” (Unsigned, Australia)

CAMBER

With the release of their debut single “What Would You Do?” in July, teenage alt-rock trio Camber quickly marked themselves as one of the U.K.’s most exciting new discoveries. Now the Kent-born band return with “Somebody’s Orders,” the second single from their forthcoming EP What Would You Do? due Friday on Fierce Panda Records. Written by lead singer Elliot Graham, “Somebody’s Orders” captures the restless energy of youth and the unease of mistrust, its lyrics exploring the rejection of help during tough times out of suspicion and self-doubt. The track sharpens Camber’s signature mix of frenetic drive and melodic depth, delivering alt-rock, with a maturity far beyond their teenage years. Formed in 2023, while still at school, Graham, bassist Joe Payne, and drummer Patrick Horan bonded over shared heroes from Big Thief to Bruce Springsteen, channeling those influences into songs that pulse with raw honesty and dynamic edge. Their early promise has already drawn heavyweight collaborators including producer Sebastian Sternberg (Goldfrapp, Imelda May) and Grammy-winner Matt Lawrence (Mumford & Sons, Adele, Beyoncé), shaping a debut EP that is equal parts storm and subtlety.

LINK: www.instagram.com/camberbandofficial LISTEN: "Somebody’s Orders"

10.5.25

LISTEN TO THIS WEEK'S SHOW! ST. LUNDI – “Mercury” (Good Taste, U.K.) DEAF HAVANA – “Lawn Tennis” (SO Recordings, U.K.) SKAAR – “Missing Out” (RMV Grammofon/Universal, Norway) GOOD NEIGHBOURS – “Suburbs” (Polydor Records, U.K.) SALARYMEN – “We Could Be Together” (Unsigned, Australia) A THOUSAND MAD THINGS – “Local Guys” (Nettwerk, U.K.) THE ROYSTON CLUB – “Glued To The Bed” (Modern Sky, U.K.) GLASS CITIES – “Issues” (Unsigned, U.S.) CIRCA WAVES – “Cherry Bomb” ([PIAS], U.K.) BLOW – “Her World” (DDM, France) SEA FEVER – “Able Eyes” (Kartel Music Group, U.K.) VERONICA FUSARO – “Gold Rush” (Deepdive, Switzerland) HARD LIFE – “Y3llow Bike” (Island Records, U.K.) NONĒ SUNSHINE – “Nobody, Nobody” (Unsigned, U.S.) SHOBSY – “Own The Night” (Pangea Int’l Music, Ireland) ADAM REESE – “Tattooed Soul” (Unsigned, U.S.) SEAFRET – “Five More Seconds” (Featuring KT Tunstall) (Nettwerk, U.K.) KINGFISHR – “Next To Me” (B-Unique Records, Ireland) BLACK HONEY – “Shallow” (Foxfive Records, U.K.) GORDON’S GRANDSON – “Kissing” (Anti-Dismal, Australia) ROYEL OTIS – “Car” (Ourness/Capitol, Australia) LAWN CHAIR – “War Machine” (Unsigned, Germany) KIDS RETURN – “Teenage Dreams” (Hamburger Records, France) CALUM BOWIE – “The World Outside” (Polydor, U.K.) INHALER – “X-Ray” (Polydor, U.K.) KARIN ANN – “I Was Never Yours” (Unsigned, Slovakia) ALEX SPENCER – “Where Do We Go From Here?” (Unsigned, U.K.) RHETT REPKO – “Don’t Delay” (Unsigned, U.S.) THE AMAZONS – “Night After Night” (Fiction Records, U.K.) SPACEY JANE – “Estimated Delivery” (AWAL, Australia) CAT SERRANO – “Sculpture” (Unsigned, U.S.) FOOL NELSON – “Bad Dreams” (Unsigned, Australia) CARISSA SUMMER ROSE – “Teleport” (Unsigned, U.S.) THE MOVING STILLS – “Can’t Be Like This Forever” (Unsigned, Australia)

JAMES VICKERY

South London, England-based R&B talent James Vickery unveils his boldest statement yet with JAMES., his new self-titled album on Red Bull Records. Following a run of acclaimed singles including “All In,” “Right Side,” “Butter,” and “Hotel Lobby,” the new record sees Vickery join forces with JD Reid, Larrance Dopson, and Jonah Christian to craft a sound that fuses classic R&B, ’70s funk, and early-2000s pop into something wholly his own. At the heart of the album is “Fall in Your Arms,” a stripped-back piano ballad that highlights the raw intensity of his voice. Vulnerable and cinematic, it closes the record on a note that’s both intimate and unforgettable. Vickery’s journey is as remarkable as his music. Deaf in one ear since childhood, he turned a potential silence into a soaring career, from A COLORS SHOW performance with nearly 40 million views to collaborations with Musiq Soulchild, EARTHGANG, and SG Lewis. Now, with JAMES., he fully embraces his truth: authentic, fearless, and impossible to ignore. This fall, he takes the album worldwide with a headline tour across North America, the U.K., and Europe.

LINK: www.instagram.com/jamesvickery LISTEN: "Fall In Your Arms"

9.28.25

LISTEN TO THIS WEEK'S SHOW! ST. LUNDI – “Mercury” (Good Taste, U.K.) DEAF HAVANA – “Lawn Tennis” (SO Recordings, U.K.) SKAAR – “Missing Out” (RMV Grammofon/Universal, Norway) GLASS CITIES – “Issues” (Unsigned, U.S.) GOOD NEIGHBOURS – “Suburbs” (Polydor Records, U.K.) A THOUSAND MAD THINGS – “Local Guys” (Nettwerk, U.K.) THE ROYSTON CLUB – “Glued To The Bed” (Modern Sky, U.K.) GORDON’S GRANDSON – “Kissing” (Anti-Dismal, Australia) CIRCA WAVES – “Cherry Bomb” ([PIAS], U.K.) BLOW – “Her World” (DDM, France) SEA FEVER – “Able Eyes” (Kartel Music Group, U.K.) VERONICA FUSARO – “Gold Rush” (Deepdive, Switzerland) HARD LIFE – “Y3llow Bike” (Island Records, U.K.) NONĒ SUNSHINE – “Nobody, Nobody” (Unsigned, U.S.) ADAM REESE – “Tattooed Soul” (Unsigned, U.S.) SEAFRET – “Five More Seconds” (Featuring KT Tunstall) (Nettwerk, U.K.) SHOBSY – “Own The Night” (Pangea Int’l Music, Ireland) KINGFISHR – “Next To Me” (B-Unique Records, Ireland) VLADS – “Waste It On Me” (Unsigned, Australia) KARIN ANN – “I Was Never Yours” (Unsigned, Slovakia) ROYEL OTIS – “Say Something” (Ourness/Capitol, Australia) LAWN CHAIR – “War Machine” (Unsigned, Germany) BLACK HONEY – “Shallow” (Foxfive Records, U.K.) KIDS RETURN – “Teenage Dreams” (Hamburger Records, France) CALUM BOWIE – “The World Outside” (Polydor, U.K.) INHALER – “X-Ray” (Polydor, U.K.) ALEX SPENCER – “Where Do We Go From Here?” (Unsigned, U.K.) SPACEY JANE – “Estimated Delivery” (AWAL, Australia) THE AMAZONS – “Night After Night” (Fiction Records, U.K.) RHETT REPKO – “Don’t Delay” (Unsigned, U.S.) THE MOVING STILLS – “Can’t Be Like This Forever” (Unsigned, Australia) CAT SERRANO – “Sculpture” (Unsigned, U.S.) FOOL NELSON – “Bad Dreams” (Unsigned, Australia) CARISSA SUMMER ROSE – “Teleport” (Unsigned, U.S.)

SKAAR

Born on Norway’s wild western coast, SKAAR is a force of nature, an artist whose music reflects the raw beauty of her surroundings: expansive, haunting, and impossible to ignore. With a voice that commands attention and lyrics that cut straight to the core, she crafts songs that are both deeply vulnerable and undeniably powerful. It’s this rare blend of strength and sensitivity that earned her the title of Songwriter of the Year at the Norwegian Grammys. Following the cinematic intensity of her Mad Woman era, SKAAR opens a new chapter with “Missing Out.” Warmer, unfiltered, and vividly alive, the single marks a rebirth, both playful and personal, yet rooted in her uncompromising honesty. Written with Fanny Hultman and Kerstin Ljungström at a secluded cabin in Värmdö, “Missing Out” channels a hard-earned liberation. SKAAR explains: “I realized I had wasted so much time being ashamed of who I was, trying to change myself to fit in. Writing this song felt like reclaiming that power, a declaration that the ones holding me back, or my inner critic, were the ones missing out.”

LINK: www.instagram.com/skaarofficial LISTEN: "Missing Out"

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9.21.25

LISTEN TO THIS WEEK'S SHOW! SKAAR – “Missing Out” (RMV Grammofon/Universal, Norway) GLASS CITIES – “Issues” (Unsigned, U.S.) GOOD NEIGHBOURS – “Suburbs” (Polydor Records, U.K.) DEAF HAVANA – “Lawn Tennis” (SO Recordings, U.K.) GORDON’S GRANDSON – “Kissing” (Anti-Dismal, Australia) CIRCA WAVES – “Cherry Bomb” ([PIAS], U.K.) BLOW – “Her World” (DDM, France) ROYEL OTIS – “Say Something” (Ourness/Capitol, Australia) LAWN CHAIR – “War Machine” (Unsigned, Germany) THE ROYSTON CLUB – “Glued To The Bed” (Modern Sky, U.K.) SEA FEVER – “Able Eyes” (Kartel Music Group, U.K.) HARD LIFE – “Y3llow Bike” (Island Records, U.K.) KARIN ANN – “I Was Never Yours” (Unsigned, Slovakia) ADAM REESE – “Tattooed Soul” (Unsigned, U.S.) NONĒ SUNSHINE – “Nobody, Nobody” (Unsigned, U.S.) WAITING FOR SMITH – “I Got That Smiling” (Four One Seven Records, U.K.) THE VANNS – “Accomplice” (123 Music/Sony Music, Australia) KINGFISHR – “Next To Me” (B-Unique Records, Ireland) VLADS – “Waste It On Me” (Unsigned, Australia) FOOL NELSON – “Bad Dreams” (Unsigned, Australia) KIDS RETURN – “Teenage Dreams” (Hamburger Records, France) SHOBSY – “Not Another Love Song” (Pangea Int’l Music, Ireland) INHALER – “X-Ray” (Polydor, U.K.) ALEX SPENCER – “Where Do We Go From Here?” (Unsigned, U.K.) NEWDAD – “Roobosh” (Atlantic Records, Ireland) KAI BOSCH – “Summer Of Love” (LAB Records, U.K.) CALUM BOWIE – “The World Outside” (Polydor, U.K.) SPACEY JANE – “Estimated Delivery” (AWAL, Australia) THE AMAZONS – “Night After Night” (Fiction Records, U.K.) RHETT REPKO – “Don’t Delay” (Unsigned, U.S.) THE MOLOTOVS – “Today’s Gonna Be Our Day” (Marshall Records, U.K.) CAT SERRANO – “Sculpture” (Unsigned, U.S.) THE MOVING STILLS – “Can’t Be Like This Forever” (Unsigned, Australia) CARISSA SUMMER ROSE – “Teleport” (Unsigned, U.S.)

THE TULLAMARINES

Adelaide, Australia indie-rock four-piece The Tullamarinesare back with “Idiot,” a stirring new single that captures the quiet heartbreak of friendships fading with time and distance. “It’s about the guilt of unanswered messages and missed milestones, and the bittersweet reality of losing touch, not through conflict, but through the tunnel vision of trying to get your life together in your 20s,” the band shares. Raw yet relatable, it’s a song for anyone who’s ever looked back and wished they’d done better for the people who mattered most. Known for their warm storytelling, distinct four-voice blend, and magnetic live shows, The Tullamarines have quickly become one of Australia’s most exciting rising acts. Their recent run of singles, including “Running On Empty,” which hit No.1 most-played on triple J, has earned them full triple J rotation, viral traction on TikTok, and placements across top editorial playlists such as Spotify‘s New Music Friday AU & NZ and Apple Music‘s New in Alternative. With festival appearances at Laneway, Spin Off, and NYE On The Hill, plus supports for The Vaccines, Ball Park Music, and Dear Seattle, the band has proven their sound resonates both on stage and on record. As fans compare their sound to Ball Park Music, Spacey Jane, and Middle Kids, The Tullamarines carve out their own lane with heartfelt lyrics and melodies that feel like catching up with an old friend.

LINK: www.instagram.com/thetullamarines LISTEN: "Idiot"

9.14.25

LISTEN TO THIS WEEK'S SHOW! GOOD NEIGHBOURS – “Suburbs” (Polydor Records, U.K.) GLASS CITIES – “Issues” (Unsigned, U.S.) KINGFISHR – “Next To Me” (B-Unique Records, Ireland) DEAF HAVANA – “Lawn Tennis” (SO Recordings, U.K.) BLOW – “Her World” (DDM, France) CIRCA WAVES – “Cherry Bomb” ([PIAS], U.K.) LAWN CHAIR – “War Machine” (Unsigned, Germany) VLADS – “Waste It On Me” (Unsigned, Australia) THE ROYSTON CLUB – “Glued To The Bed” (Modern Sky, U.K.) SEAFRET – “Five More Seconds” (Featuring KT Tunstall) (Nettwerk, U.K.) GORDON’S GRANDSON – “Kissing” (Anti-Dismal, Australia) KARIN ANN – “I Was Never Yours” (Unsigned, Slovakia) HARD LIFE – “Y3llow Bike” (Island Records, U.K.) ADAM REESE – “Tattooed Soul” (Unsigned, U.S.) NONĒ SUNSHINE – “Nobody, Nobody” (Unsigned, U.S.) WAITING FOR SMITH – “I Got That Smiling” (Four One Seven Records, U.K.) THE MOVING STILLS – “Can’t Be Like This Forever” (Unsigned, Australia) NEWDAD – “Roobosh” (Atlantic Records, Ireland) KAI BOSCH – “Summer Of Love” (LAB Records, U.K.) KIDS RETURN – “Teenage Dreams” (Hamburger Records, France) THE VANNS – “Accomplice” (123 Music/Sony Music, Australia) CHEST – “Machine” (Unsigned, U.K.) INHALER – “X-Ray” (Polydor, U.K.) ALEX SPENCER – “Where Do We Go From Here?” (Unsigned, U.K.) VELLA – “Freedom” (Universal Music, Sweden) THE MOLOTOVS – “Today’s Gonna Be Our Day” (Marshall Records, U.K.) CALUM BOWIE – “The World Outside” (Polydor, U.K.) RHETT REPKO – “Don’t Delay” (Unsigned, U.S.) THE AMAZONS – “Night After Night” (Fiction Records, U.K.) SHOBSY – “Not Another Love Song” (Pangea Int’l Music, Ireland) UNPEOPLE – “The Garden” (SharpTone Records, U.K.) CARISSA SUMMER ROSE – “Teleport” (Unsigned, U.S.) THE DESTRUCTION OF THE CULT OF THE SUN – “Crystal Kites” (10K Projects, U.S.) CAT SERRANO – “Sculpture” (Unsigned, U.S.)

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