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Grammy Award-winning American singer-songwriter Michelle Shocked is set to return to Scotland this August with her new live show, Michelle Shocked’s Bootleg This!, at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Presented by Strawberry Jam Tours and TKD Productions, the production will run at Gilded Balloon Patter House, Downstairs, from 5 to 20 August at 8.30pm, marking Shocked’s only UK dates this year. Described as a blend of music, memoir and personal storytelling, Bootleg This! takes

Not every great music story ends with platinum records and sold-out arenas, and that is exactly what makes Andy Macleod's latest Edinburgh Festival Fringe production so refreshing. Premiering Soho Days, Camden Nights – A Failed Rockstar's Guide To Success this August, the London-based music promoter shines a spotlight on the thousands of talented musicians, managers and dreamers whose journeys rarely make the headlines but whose experiences define the industry just as much as

Lewis Knaggs’ “Forget How To Forgive” arrives with the kind of emotional weight that does not need to announce itself. Built around grief, mortality and the strange clarity that follows loss, the track finds its power in its simplicity. Rather than dwelling in sorrow, Knaggs uses absence as a catalyst, turning personal reflection into something more universal. The message is direct but never heavy-handed: life is moving, time is finite, and waiting for permission to live it i

Welcome to our bi-weekly round-up, where we spotlight the freshest releases, emerging voices, and genre-pushing music from across the globe. Whether it's a chart-shaker or an underground gem, if it moves us, it's here. Bringing you music that you should be curious about! Mya Angelique ‘Teenage Popstar’ Mya Angelique’s "Teenage Popstar" delivers the kind of pop rock energy that deserves a spot on every coming of age playlist. Packed with catchy hooks, soaring melodies, and lyr

Photo Credit: Bryan Caro Heavy Set Woman's refusal to be boxed into a single genre has become one of their defining qualities, and Girl may be the clearest expression of that philosophy yet. Swapping familiar territory for an effortless blend of pop and rap, the duo deliver a vibrant, feel-good anthem that radiates optimism without ever feeling lightweight. Bright on the surface yet quietly reflective underneath, Girl is another reminder that the best songs often emerge when

Photo Credit: Ellie Patterson Atticus Kane has always excelled at crafting introspective songs that reward close listening, but on News From Delphi, the Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter broadens both his musical and emotional horizons. Rich in atmosphere and understated beauty, the twelve-track collection finds Kane embracing collaboration for the first time, resulting in an album that feels more expansive, textured and emotionally resonant than anything he has released befor

Photo Credit: Jove Tsin Li Few artists blur the boundaries between music, cinema and conceptual art as convincingly as LAMIA. With Requiem For A Dream, the London and Berlin-based multidisciplinary artist delivers not just another single, but the opening chapter of an immersive audiovisual experience that challenges conventional ideas of what an electronic music release can be. As the first glimpse into her forthcoming visual album Nighthawks, the project cements LAMIA's repu

There is something quietly fascinating about Breathing Statue's approach to electronic music. Rather than leaning into the obvious thrills of bass culture, Finnish producer Ilari Halonen builds worlds that feel textured, reflective, and surprisingly intimate. Calm Your Mind continues that trajectory with a liquid drum & bass release that values atmosphere as much as propulsion. The concept behind the track could easily have felt like a gimmick. Integrating ASMR into drum & ba

DJ Artin's latest single, Free Summers featuring Clarsy Mae, is an uplifting slice of dance-pop that perfectly captures the carefree spirit of warm nights and unforgettable memories. Combining melodic EDM with infectious pop sensibilities, the track immediately creates an atmosphere that feels both nostalgic and refreshingly modern. The production is bright and expansive, driven by shimmering synths, punchy house rhythms and a polished arrangement that steadily builds momentu

With “Chrome Heart Jeans,” J€AN-MARC continues his ascent as one of hip-hop’s most intriguing independent voices, blending charisma, culture, and digital-era instinct into a tightly wound package. The track is sleek, confident, and designed with a clear understanding of where attention lives today. The production is crisp and infectious, built around a rhythmic bounce that feels equally suited for streaming playlists and live performance moments. There’s a sense of forward mo

With “U Ain’t The Only One,” Brazilian-born artist Riconoflow delivers a compelling blend of emotional honesty and dancefloor-ready energy. Released through Symphonic Distribution, the single transforms the familiar territory of heartbreak into something far more empowering, proving that healing can be just as exhilarating as the pain that precedes it. Rather than dwelling on loss, Riconoflow channels resilience into a track designed to move both body and mind. From its openi