The starting point for Ute Lemper's MOTHERS is smaller than its 17-language scale might suggest. Before the project reaches questions of war, political division, rights or equality, it begins with a parent worrying about a child. That intimacy gives the project a clear center. Released September 21 for the International Day of Peace, MOTHERS considers what mothers across national, religious and cultural boundaries may share even when the political systems surrounding them dif

Photo credit: Shervin Lainez Some cover songs begin with admiration. TRIPI’s “Can’t Keep a Good Man Down For Long” begins with gratitude. The Danny Brooks composition reached musician and songwriter Tony Tripi during one of the darkest periods of his life, offering a message of resilience when he was struggling to find his way forward. Released alongside an official lyric video, the recording is the final single from TRIPI’s upcoming album, Close to Fire: Roman’s Anthology Re

Ria Timkin turns ambition, uncertainty and the sheer thrill of chasing something bigger into glorious widescreen pop on new EP 'Favourite Child'. The five-track collection is her boldest statement yet, pairing hypnotic vocals with enormous synths, theatrical flourishes and moments of pure pop euphoria. Recorded and co-produced with Tom Wilding at Wildingsounds in Bristol, it carries echoes of CHVRCHES, AURORA and Florence + The Machine while carving out a wonderfully dramatic

Limerick pop-soul artist Edwina van Kuyk embraces uncertainty on ‘Floating’, a beautifully serene new single that makes slowing down sound utterly irresistible. Following the gospel-infused power of ‘Here To Stay’, she strips things back considerably. Warm electric piano provides the foundation while her rich, jazz-tinged vocals glide effortlessly above, creating a wonderfully spacious sound with shades of Olivia Dean and Sam Fender. Co-written with Chris O'Shea and Herman Fr

Tom McQ has unveiled his new full-length release, 'Lonely Revolution', that takes the direct songwriting style of his street performances and builds it into a broader studio sound. The London artist remains rooted in acoustic guitar and narrative songwriting, but 'Lonely Revolution' adds orchestral strings, keyboards, electric guitars and a full rhythm section to the mix. McQ has become a familiar presence within the capital’s grassroots scene through busking residencies and

Mali turns the pressure of always being somebody's hero into pure pop gold on ‘Saviour Complex’, an irresistibly bright new single accompanied by a playful new video. Inspired by personal experiences of wanting to escape the role of the rescuer, ‘Saviour Complex’ finds the Mumbai singer-songwriter firing on every cylinder. Grooving synth-bass, sparkling melodies and glorious ad-libs provide the foundation, while Mali's effortlessly charismatic vocals turn its complicated emot