CURIOUS FOR MUSIC: FRESH HITS (15.05.26)
- May 15
- 3 min read
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!
Colm Warren ‘Without You’
‘Without You’ success is due to Colm Warren’s emotional storytelling through his lyrics; it further proves his credibility as a songwriter. The pairing of the lyrics with the soft instrumentation gives the track a very personal feel. It leaves a lasting emotional impression on the listener.
Revived Echoes ‘Let’s Do It Now’
Revived Echoes is back and clearly not here to overthink things—“Let’s Do It Now” is all about diving headfirst into the moment, consequences and all. With a slick electrodance groove and a hook that sticks faster than your last situationship, the track bottles that all-too-familiar feeling of knowing something’s a bad idea… and doing it anyway. It’s energetic, a little reckless, and honestly kind of addictive.
Gianni Ferraro ‘The Emperor's New Clothes’
Gianni Ferraro is no stranger to releasing music as he has vowed to release one single per month this year, so ‘The Emperor’s New Clothes’ is May’s release and it is a release that leaves you wanting more. The single fuses together rock and pop, in an indie fashion, and sounds completely authentic to Ferraro. The track feels immersive and energetic at the same time, definitely one worthy of a repeat listen.
Irem Bekter ‘Miscommunication (Lost In Translation)’
‘Miscommunication (Lost In Translation)’ presents an interesting element, not seen before in many songs. Hailing from Istanbul, Irem Bekter blends Turkish folk music together with a rap (by Akawui) in Spanish. It may be a completely new and unique element to listeners, offering a refreshing twist on the song.
Mary Milton ‘On My Shoulder’
‘On My Shoulder’ is an incredibly warm and inviting song, Mary Milton has combined soothing melodies with expressive vocals to discuss the theme of grief. It’s a track that feels both vulnerable and nostalgic at the same time. The exploration of grief is something that everyone will feel, it is a way for Milton to connect with her listeners and assure them they’re not alone.
Rudi Burke ‘Red, dead Ladybugs’
There’s a deliciously understated melancholy running through “Red, dead Ladybugs,” like someone whispering philosophy at you while making tea. Burke takes a tiny winter snapshot and stretches it into something surprisingly expansive, balancing fragility and warmth in a way that feels oddly comforting rather than bleak. The arrangement never gets ahead of itself—it kind of tiptoes along, adding texture like it’s afraid to disturb the mood—and that restraint ends up making the whole thing feel even more emotionally loaded. It’s introspective, but not in a “lock yourself in a dark room” way more in a “stare out the bus window and suddenly understand everything and nothing” way.
Luchino ‘My Whole Life’
If late-night drives, overthinking texts, and cinematic love stories had a pop anthem, Luchino’s My Whole Life would probably be it. The rising artist blends soulful vocals with sleek modern production to create a track that feels both deeply personal and ridiculously replayable. There’s an easy charm to the song that makes it impossible not to get swept up in its warmth, especially once that infectious chorus kicks in.