RAYE returns with a love-stuck anthem, Lola Young shares her best work to date, and Thundercat is back! It’s that time of the week again.
Lola Young – “Post Sex Clarity”
Lola Young has really outdone herself with new album, I’m Only F**king Myself. Raw, foul mouthed, unfiltered, often searingly beautiful, it’s her best work by some distance, cementing her name within pop’s upper echleons, but also steering her further into her own lane, away from her pristine contemporaries – she’s messy, after all. “Post Sex Clarity” is a stand out.
Raye – “WHERE IS MY HUSBAND!”
Global superstar, festival headliner and awards darling Raye is so back. After a huge summer including showstopping sets at Glastonbury and All Points East, we’ve been blessed with the first taste of the first taste of her next era, with an album for next year. “WHERE IS MY HUSBAND!” is a theatrical, infectious and anthemic plea for better luck in love.
Thundercat ft. Remi Wolf – “Children of the Baked Potato”
It’s always a good day when Thundercat drops music. It’s been a while since the bass guitar virtuoso, vocalist, lyricist, producer and all-around good guy has dropped solo material, but he slots back into our listening habits with ease with two new tracks. One of which, “Children of the Baked Potato”, is a fabulous, jazzy collaboration with Remi Wolf.
Mick Jenkins & EMIL ft. ENNY – “words i should’ve said”
Teasing their forthcoming project, ‘A Murder of Crows’, acclaimed Chicago rapper Mick Jenkins and rising London producer EMIL unleash their intimate new cut “words i should’ve said”. The pair tap in one of the UK’s most formidable female lyricists, ENNY, to underline the rare talent levels and ambition operating around their debut joint project.
Kojey Radical – “Don’t Look Down”
One of UK rap’s most intelligent artists, Kojey Radical hits artistic heights every time he returns. This new album is conceptual, emotionally piercing, honest and brimming with sublime collaborators. The accompanying 12-minute short film is suitably profound.
mary in the junkyard – “midori”
We love a new band at Wonderland, and few come more exciting than mary in the junkyard. Currently on tour supporting cover stars Wet Leg, “midori”, the latest from the hotly tipped three-piece, is beautifully complex and compellingly tender.
Nia Archives & CLIPZ – “Maia Maia”
Has there been a more fun video? Difficult to think of. Kudos LAUZZA. Nia Archives continues to lead the way in the UK dance revolution with a jungle banger alongside CLIPZ, released via her flourishing Up Ya Archives label.
es.cher – “the party !”
Glitchy and beautiful, compulsive and delicate, London-based multi-faceted enigma es.cher’s latest single is an absolute treat. Blending stripped acoustic guitar with haunting synths, it’s an oddly divine and rousing cut well worth a spin.
tendai – “Explain”
Boundary-pushing talent tendai is back with his first new music since “the rain”, an excellent debut project last year. Moving into singer-songwriter territory, the artist keeps it simple to great avail, with some gorgeous lyrical sentiment and a cultured vocal performance.
Madison Beer – “yes baby”
Internet favourite Madison Beer is taking a page out of the current pop zeitgeist’s book with “yes baby”. It’s one of the singer’s most cinematic and striking releases to date, with slick, maximalist production and a great vocal performance.
Etta Marcus – “Teenage Messiah”
Etta Marcus teases us once again with the unveiling of “Teenage Mesiah”, her new single and second track to be released from the “Devour” EP releasing on 31st October. The fiery track channels raw angst and political frustration, giving voice to a generation burdened with cleaning up the mess left behind.
Niko B – “Beginner’s Luck”
UK rap’s cheekiest customer Niko B returns, announcing a 14-track mixtape due 3rd October, as well as a massive UK tour this autumn. First single “Beginner’s Luck” is produced by the underground heavyweight Evilgiane, and sees Niko sharper and more focused than his earlier tongue-in-cheek antics.
PVA – “boyface”
Somewhere between ambient trip hop and downbeat post-punk, the hypnotic new single from London three-piece “boyface” is full of texture and thematic depth. The enigmatic group will be sharing a new sophoomore record early in 2026.
Kitty Ca$h ft. Aaliyah interlude – “Fly Girl”
Kitty Cash is as unapologetic as ever in her new single “Fly Gurl”. Featuring Aliyah’s Interlude and OGMarlynMonRollUp, the track is an eclectic house anthem that fuses Brooklyn grit with unrestrained energy. More than a song, Fly Gurl is a mantra, a celebration of confidence, freedom and self-expression that’s as infectious as it is unstoppable.
XO – “Lovesick”
2025 is shaping up to be the year of the girl band, and the newest force to crash the scene? Emmy, Reanna, Shali, Summer and Zoe, otherwise known as XO. The five-piece UK group makes their arrival with “Lovesick”, an electrifying collaboration with Willow Kayne, GRACEY, and produced by Gil Lewis. The track is a pulsating electropop anthem that captures the fleeting chaos of catching unexpected feelings on a big night out. It’s XO’s unapologetic take on modern girl power, and it lands with impact.
Fiona-Lee – “Victim”
We’ve all been victims of a friendship breakup and the feelings that follow. The guilt, the hurt, the confusion. Fiona Lee’s new single “Victim” unpacks all of it with raw honesty, before landing on the cathartic realisation that none of it was your fault. It’s her first release since her debut EP Nothing Compares to Nineteen earlier this year.
Spiritual Cramp – “Automatic”
San Francisco punk rockers Spiritual Cramp bring grit and sing-along virtue to their latest album, teasing single. “Automatic”, plucked from 24th October-set RUDE, is full of bite, distortion, and boasts a hell of a hook.
Spawner – “Jeans”
Copenhagen band Spawner will share their debut album, Air Is Getting Stranger, on 9th October. It promises to be a standout affair – latest single “Jeans” is Neutral Milk Hotel-esque in sound, playfully depicting the unfortunate incident of falling asleep in denim.
Nandos – “Mix It Up Vol.4”
Nandos enlist a star-studded line up for their latest compliation tape, “Mix It Up Vol.4”. Grime OG Ghetts, drill riser Chy Cartier, Nigerian singer-songwriter FAVE are the featured artists, whilst amapiano mainstay Uncle Waffles boasts an executive producer credit.
Kidwild ft. Blanco – “Remontada”
With co-signs from Skepta and Nemzzz, East London rapper Kidwild is continuing to show himself to be one of the brightest young talents in the scene. New drop “Remontada” features fellow Londoner Blanco, and is a zippy, motivational and astutely performed joint.
djank – “robbing 5 points”
Exploring the crevices of alt-pop, hotly-tipped outfit djank share a visceral new EP in “POOSHKA”. Lead track “robbing 5 points” is among the project’s most raw and unfiltered efforts.
woody – “out of my mind”
Rising singer-songwriter and producer woody is one of the best new artists when it comes to forward-thinking bedroom pop. The South London based talent drops “out of my mind”, a song that you is effortless to resonate with and gorgeous to the ear.
Northside Benji – “Chasing a High”
Canadian artist NorthsideBenji is a master at blending trap and R&B, culminating on this excellent new 17-pronged album. Stand out single “Chasing a High” is atmospheric, refreshingly vulnerable and polished in its sonic identity.
Halima – “eleven eleven”
Halima’s new debut album is a thrilling, encompassing amalgamation of colourful Afro R&B and a club-infused decadence. “eleven eleven” is a particularly potent, encompassing lead single.
Holysseus Fly – “Arms Unfolding”
Vocalist and songwriter with Bristol collective Ishmael Ensemble Holysseus Fly has returned with her second solo EP, “A Red Sea”. It’s a gorgeous, rewarding work, with single “Arms Unfolding” an emblem of the EP’s glistening appeal.
TABLE – “MOONS”
Hot on the heels of their debut EP DISC 01, in-demand Swedish duo TABLE resurface with an intoxicating new track titled “MOONS”. Crafted around glowing piano notes and gliding saxophone melodies, “MOONS” radiates warmth and groove, equally at home on packed dancefloors or late-night drives. With each release, TABLE continue to prove why they’re hailed as one of the freshest and most exciting house acts breaking through right now.
Doe Paoro – “Living Through Collapse”
Singer, songwriter and sound healer Doe Paoro has released her highly anticipated new album ‘Living Through Collapse’. The transformative project aims to catalyse collective healing and travels through sonics of rich percussion and effervescent textures, creating a project set to awaken and unify.
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