The rising Lincolnshire outfit Stone Cold Sweethearts (SCS)  are kicking down the door of the UK indie scene with “Doghouse”  — a snarling, heartfelt track that blends working-class defiance with emotional grit. It’s everything great British rock should be: loud, honest, and impossible to ignore . From Small-Town Fire to Big-Stage Fury Stone Cold Sweethearts , affectionately shortened to SCS , are a UK indie/alt-rock band  that refuse to blend into the crowd. Led by dual voca

Sydney’s indie rockers Highline  return with “I Can See” , a shimmering, heartfelt anthem that captures the turbulence and tenderness of becoming who you are — one chorus at a time. From Schoolyard Jams to Stadium Ambitions Formed by a group of high school friends in Sydney, Highline  turned lunchtime DMA’s covers into a full-blown creative journey. Since their early EPs, they’ve become known for blending brit-pop energy  with emotive Australian indie storytelling , crafting

L.A.’s industrial titans HEALTH  return with “THOUGHT LEADER” , a searing collision of digital dissonance and existential dread  — a track that cements their reputation as the most fearless architects of modern noise-pop. It’s brutal, hypnotic, and deeply human — the sound of a world coming apart, set to a perfect rhythm. From the L.A. Underground to Global Cult Icons Formed in the chaotic sprawl of downtown Los Angeles’ noise scene , HEALTH  — Jake Duzsik (vocals, guitar), J

Tom A. Smith  is a singer, songwriter, and producer from Sunderland, rapidly emerging as one of the UK’s most exciting young talents. Backed by glowing praise from Sir Elton John , who declared, “I think he is going to be a big star,”  Smith’s rise has been nothing short of remarkable. His music blends heartfelt lyricism with infectious indie-pop energy, capturing the intensity of youth, ambition, and self-discovery. Beyond his solo work, Tom has collaborated with notable art

Kissmet  are a British trio making a dazzling entrance onto the pop scene with a sound that’s as timeless as it is fresh. Though newcomers, the band already display a striking understanding of what makes great pop tick — catchy melodies, emotional clarity, and effortless charm. Their music feels universal: simple but not shallow, designed to connect across generations. “ Darling Don’t You Know Me”  marks Kissmet’s debut single — a radiant slice of pop perfection built on smoo

Nadedja  is a Brazil-born, UK-based artist whose music fuses Western and Brazilian influences into an evocative, genre-defying sound. Backed by the PRS Foundation’s Women Make Music Award , she introduces a powerful new chapter with her debut album Daughter Of The Equator Sky  — a deeply personal journey of self-acceptance and resilience. Recorded and co-produced with Bob Mackenzie , the album explores her experience of moving to the UK for love, the joy and heartbreak of bui

Mel Denisse  is a Nashville-based artist and producer whose music thrives in duality. She blurs the lines between alt-rock, left-field pop, and cinematic sound design — pairing delicate, spectral vocals with jagged guitars and distorted textures. Constantly walking the tightrope between vulnerability and volatility, Denisse builds worlds that feel both intimate and otherworldly. Her past releases have earned spins on BBC Radio 1’s Alternative Show , placements on Spotify’s Al

Dead Pioneers  emerged as a bold extension of vocalist and performance artist Gregg Deal’s  creative vision — a project that fuses music with critical cultural commentary. Rooted in themes of identity, resistance, and reclamation, the band’s sound channels the raw intensity of punk and alternative rock into a visceral statement of Indigenous experience. Completed by Josh Rivera  and Abe Brennan  on guitars, Lee Tesche  ( Algiers ) on bass, and Shane Zweygardt  on drums, Dead

Home Counties  is a sharp, witty UK band whose second album, Humdrum , marks a significant, dance-driven evolution in their sound, cementing their reputation as one of the UK’s most inventive new acts. Home Counties is known for their highly kinetic and politically-charged approach to post-punk music. On their second album, they make a deliberate shift by trading prominent guitars for restless grooves and twitchy synthesizers . The band features the dual vocal attack of Will

Party Dozen is a Sydney-based noise-rock duo composed of saxophonist Kirsty Tickle  and percussionist/sampler Jonathan Boulet . Their sound is an explosive, abrasive fusion of industrial, no-wave, and post-punk , built upon live improvisation and intense sonic experimentation. Tickle's saxophone is heavily processed through effects pedals, often sounding more like a snarling electric guitar than a typical horn, while Boulet provides a powerful, often tribal drum foundation la

The track "The Good Life" is a collaboration featuring the English post-punk/electronic duo Sleaford Mods , actress Gwendoline Christie  (known for roles like Brienne of Tarth in Game of Thrones  and Lucifer in The Sandman ), and the post-punk band Big Special . Sleaford Mods is an influential British musical duo consisting of vocalist Jason Williamson  and musician Andrew Fearn . They are known for their minimalist, yet abrasive, electronic backing tracks paired with Willia

Chalk is a three-piece electronic/post-punk project based in belfast, northern ireland , formed in 2019 by irish musicians and filmmakers ross cullen  (vocals), benedict goddard  (guitar/synth), and luke niblock  (drums). their sound is a compelling hybrid of genres, often described as "trauma techno"  or "industrial punk,"  blending the loud, noisy traditions of post-punk with the pulsating, rapturous rhythms of belfast's huge dance and techno scene. Their cinematic approac

Softcult i s a canadian grunge duo composed of twin siblings mercedes arn-horn  (vocals/guitar) and phoenix arn-horn  (vocals/drums/production). they are a central force in a modern, digital-age riot grrrl  movement, known for blending grunge, shoegaze, and alternative rock  with a fiercely activist and diy ethos. softcult's music is explicitly political and social, addressing endemic issues like misogyny, sexual assault, and mental health. phoenix handles the production and

Eartheater  is a Queens-based artist, composer, and producer celebrated for her fearless fusion of electronic experimentation and organic soundscapes. Constantly shapeshifting between avant-garde innovation and emotional intimacy, she explores themes of erosion, transformation, and rebirth — crafting sound worlds where chaos and beauty coexist. Her work inhabits the intersection of performance art, pop, and experimental music, earning her a reputation as one of the most visio

Cardinals  are a rising indie rock six-piece based in Cork, Ireland, known for blending textured guitars, rich melodies, and literary lyricism rooted in their home city’s spirit. Their sound draws from atmospheric post-punk and dreamy indie rock, set apart by their “The Burning of Cork”  takes its name from the infamous December 1920 event during the Irish War of Independence — a rare moment where history, place and memory collide in raw musical form. The track is described b

The Rooks are an anthemic, high-energy rock band hailing from south lanarkshire, scotland . They have rapidly established themselves as one of britain's most promising acts, drawing comparisons to fellow scottish giants like gerry cinnamon  and the snuts . Their rise has been noted by major figures including lewis capaldi  and fontaines d.c. frontman grian chatten . Despite operating completely independently, the rooks have achieved significant live music milestones. They so

Soapbox is the raw, uncompromising voice of Glasgow's underground punk scene . The fiercely independent four-piece, featuring Tom Rowan, Angus Husbands, Aidan Bowskill, and Jenna Nimmo , has risen quickly since forming in 2022. Known for their electrifying, riotous live shows and unapologetically political anthems, they fuse the classic energy of bands like The Damned  with the contemporary snarl of acts like Soft Play  and Amyl and The Sniffers . Their sound is designed to

Sick Joy is a post-grunge/alternative rock powerhouse originally from Newcastle and based in Brighton, UK. They describe their high-energy sound as 'heavy pop'  or 'noise pop,'  drawing frequent comparisons to '90s icons like Nirvana and Pixies. The band's identity is wrapped up in the concept of their name, which frontman Mykl Barton defines as "when you really love something but it kills you as well," a perfect metaphor for the duality and turmoil channeled in their music.

Mercy Girl  is a Glasgow-based electronic outfit formed in 2024  by members Daisy Miles, Davey Purdie, Craig Harkness, and Kylie MacNaughton . Their music is described as both "sensory euphoria and contemplation,"  reflecting a dual focus on intense sonic experience and deep thematic exploration. The band's sound is heavily influenced by genres such as EBM (Electronic Body Music), Darkwave, and Electro-Pop . Mercy Girl's lyrical themes dive into the core uncertainty of the hu

Cameron Hayes  is a London-based pop and alt-pop artist from the United Kingdom. Known for her distinctive fusion of catchy pop melodies, indie sensibility, and a unique rock-infused alt-pop sound, she is a powerful vocalist and compelling songwriter. Hayes burst onto the scene in 2020 with the haunting debut "Chemical Love" and gained significant attention through viral alt/rock covers on TikTok and YouTube during the pandemic. Her music is characterized by honest, poignant