Nick Cain is preparing to release his first country album 'Singled Out' on June 12th, marking a transition into music after years spent building a career outside the industry. Unlike many debut artists, Cain’s entry into music follows a different path. Growing up in rural Washington, his early life focused on work rather than pursuing a record deal. That background carries through into the album’s songwriting, which centres on lived experiences and practical perspectives. The

Martin Luther McCoy has released 'Peace of Mind', the first single from his upcoming album 'Welcome Back Love', marking his return to a full-length release after more than a decade. The track introduces the tone of the project, focusing on themes of stability and perspective without relying on overly dramatic framing. It reflects the artist’s measured approach to songwriting, offering a grounded entry point into the wider record. 'Welcome Back Love' has developed over an exte

After a 15-year album silence, Hard-Fi snap back into focus with 'Looking For Fun', a punchy, guitar-led statement taken from their upcoming record 'Sweating Someone Else’s Fever'. It’s a track that feels wired into the current moment, laced with the band’s trademark social bite. Frontman Richard Archer channels frustration into propulsion, chasing flashes of joy in a world that feels increasingly stacked against you. The result lands somewhere between classic indie urgency a

Massive Attack have shared their powerful new single 'Boots on the Ground', a striking collaboration with Tom Waits that arrives as one of their most politically charged releases to date. Marking Massive Attack’s first new material since 2020, and Waits’s first recording since his 2011 album 'Bad As Me', the track confronts themes of conflict, control and societal unrest. Drawing on the sentiment of Bob Dylan’s 'Masters of War', the song captures a sense of urgency, reflectin

Germany’s Cris Cap has released his debut album ‘Night Sky’ as he looks to explore soulful sonics and propel himself as a unique creative craftsman. On the new album, Cap undertakes a journey through youth, emotion, and nostalgia, arriving at a musical crossroads of classic rock, contemporary pop, and R&B. Rippling across the airwaves, the album features previously released singles ‘Bring It Back’ and ‘Young Gun’, the new album sees Cap add an extra dimension to his rich crea

US rock trio Alabama Shakes have made their long-awaited return with new single 'American Dream', signalling the start of a new era and teasing their upcoming third studio album, set to be their first full-length release for Island Records. Led by a brooding riff and a commanding vocal from Brittany Howard, the track reflects on modern life with stark honesty. Slow-burning drums and vintage-inspired harmonies build into a cathartic chorus, capturing a sense of frustration and