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EMERGING ARTISTS: Lipstains – EQ Music

Here is a duo that popped up on my radar recently. And once discovered, it was hard to shake their intoxicating pull. Milan-based electroclash duo Lipstains have made a striking first impression with their debut releases “Poison” and “Vicious”. Two exhilarating tracks that ooze underground attitude and raw club energy. There isn’t much […]

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Listen to “Double Edged Sword” by Sistra

With a highly anticipated festival appearance booked for The Great Escape this May, SISTRA continue their steady ascent by sharing more new music. The sibling duo first caught my attention back in November 2025 with the release of “Things I Really Mean,” a shimmering and emotionally charged slice of alt-pop that showcased both […]

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Listen to “I Believe” by Erin LeCount

It’s always a thrill when a new alternative pop artist truly cuts through, and Erin LeCount has done exactly that. First encountering her via the arresting single “808 Hymn,” it was immediately clear this was an artist worth following closely. Since that first, glorious listen, the desire for more of her captivating work has only […]

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Watch “Magnetic” by Zee Machine

After a period of relative radio silence throughout 2025, Zee Machine makes a powerful return. Thus signalling a bold new chapter for the Los Angeles–based pop/rock/electronic artist. The pause now feels purposeful, a moment of recalibration before launching headfirst into what is clearly shaping up to be Zee Machine’s most exciting era yet. Kicking off […]

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Listen to “How Can I” by Micah McLaurin

Since branching into electro-pop in 2023, Micah McLaurin’s artistic evolution has been marked by clarity, confidence and most importantly, consistency. That steady momentum truly paid off throughout a momentous 2025, with successes arriving thick and fast. From scooping Spotify Wrapped’s Best of Fresh Finds: Pop 2025 to seeing club-ready remixes climb the Music Week Pop […]

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Watch “Dance the Pain Away” by Haute & Freddy

Such an exhilarating way to kick off the year for L.A.-based alt-pop duo Haute & Freddy. They return with the gloriously escapist new single “Dance the Pain Away,” alongside the long-awaited reveal of their debut album “Big Disgrace”, due out March 13, and the announcement of their signing with Atlantic Records. Truly wondrous news for […]

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Listen to “Sexistential” and “Talk To Me” by Robyn

After teasing the track “Dopamine” back in November 2025, Robyn can contain her excitement no longer. The Swedish pop icon has officially announced her ninth studio album, subsequently sending the pop world into an immediate frenzy. “Sexistential“, set for release on 27 March via Young. After teasing the album during the “Dopamine” premiere, Robyn kicks […]

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Listen to “Funeral” by Ella Red

Notably, album releases are to feature prominently this month, with several artists previously spotlighted on the blog ushering in 2026 with new bodies of work. Among them, Ella Red may well be the most under-the-radar name of the bunch, yet momentum is unmistakably building. With a striking run of singles ahead of her debut album […]

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Listen to “Wake Up” by Agnes

“Wake Up” – it’s January 2026, and Agnes is ensuring nobody sleeps on her new music. The Swedish pop icon is kicking off the year with intention as “Beautiful Madness”, her brand-new studio album, arrives later this month. Also, wasting no time building momentum, Agnes delivers “Wake Up,” the latest teaser single and a timely […]

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Listen to “Oops Oh Well” by DEV

DEV has built a reputation for unleashing fierce, high-energy dance bangers designed to dominate club floors and festival stages alike. However, every now and then, the pop provocateur reminds us that there’s another side to her artistry. One that leans into sweetness, sincerity, and effortless charm. Following a year packed with bombastic floor-fillers, DEV surprises […]