THE DROP: ELLA MORE
“SWEET ROSE”
Ella More returns with “Sweet Rose” a clean, honest take on love shifting in real time.
Produced by multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated Jake Gosling (Ed Sheeran, One Direction, Paloma Faith), the track sits in that space between feeling good and knowing something isn’t quite right. It’s about that moment where you step back, look at what you’re in, and realise you’ve outgrown it.
interview: tim duzit
THE DROP: LOST GIRL – “ROMEO”
Lost Girl returns with a heavy hitting new single, “Romeo”, the fourth and final release ahead of her forthcoming project EGO, arriving mid April.
THE DROP: MAVERICK SABRE
“8 STAGES”
Maverick Sabre returns with his first release of 2026, the reflective new single 8 Stages, co produced with Ben McKone and released via FAMM.
Opening with a spoken sequence of thoughts from Mav, the track immediately sets a contemplative tone. Over a delicate guitar lead, he reflects on fading memories of people who were once close, revisiting brighter days while quietly acknowledging the distance that time can bring. “8 Stages” captures the feeling of drifting away from people we never quite made amends with, carrying a message that tomorrow is never guaranteed and that the present moment matters more than we realise.
THE DROP: IIIBEREALZ
“faiiith”
iiiBEREALZ unpacks the weight of life, the people around him, his own choices and the moments that shape perspective. There is grit in the writing, but also hope. FAiiiTH lives in that space between pressure and perseverance, turning struggle into poetry and pain into sharp, lyrical clarity.
The Drop: scorcher
“roads”
Grime heavyweight Scorcher returns with fresh energy on “Roads”, linking up with Liverpool’s rising voice Kasst8 for a track rooted firmly in grime’s raw foundations.
The Drop: truman
“public house”
East London’s own Truman keeps the momentum building with “Public House”, the third cut lifted from his forthcoming debut album Kid Raise Kid, landing March 27.
The Drop: sipho
“cold weather”
Birmingham’s SIPHO. returns with COLD WEATHER. Released just after Valentine’s Day, the track plays out like a late night check in. When the dinners are done, the flowers are dying and the love high begins to dip, COLD WEATHER asks the harder question: are you still down when things stop feeling easy?
THE DROP: MOLIY x Bees&Honey
A collaboration with Berlin London collective bees & honey, the minds behind WizTheMC’s “Show Me Love”, PARTYGYAL lands as a polished dancefloor release that moves between afro pop and afro house with ease. It’s confident, playful and rooted in self possession, with MOLIY embracing both the main character and the muse in equal measure.
THE DROP: aBY COULIBALY - LOVE IS ENOUGH
Dublin singer-songwriter Aby Coulibaly returns with her new single, “Love Is
Enough”, a song that explores heartbreak in the wake of grief, while shifting perspective
toward the simple truth that sometimes all you can do is keep loving that person.
THE DROP: HUTCH - COASTING
On his latest single “Coasting”, Hutch opens up about the patterns we swear we’ve outgrown and the moments that pull us back in.
THE DROP: IZCO ANNOUNCES DEBUT ALBUM ‘POWERSCROFT’ (1 MAY)
FIRST SINGLE ‘STRIKE A POSE’ FT. CAMILLE MUNN
PLUS ANNOUNCES UK TOUR
VIA BROWNSWOOD RECORDINGS
THE DROP: Mr Eazi & King Promise Flip Millennial Pop Nostalgia on ‘That Way’
Two of Afropop’s most consistent hitmakers are back in sync. Mr Eazi and King Promise reunite on ‘That Way’, a smooth, warm-hearted new single that reimagines millennial pop nostalgia through a modern Afrobeats lens.
THE DROP: Theodora - ‘DES MYTHOS’
Five time French Grammy nominated visionary Theodora is back, releases her brand new track ‘DES MYTHOS’
THE DROP: SALLE - LOVE FROM THE 90’S
rising Nigerian singer-songwriter Salle steps into a new chapter with her latest single, Love From the 90s. Following the success of her debut EP Only Sad People SmilE, which has surpassed 2M streams and earned her Apple Music’s Rising Artist in September.
Salle continues to affirm her status as one of the most exciting young voices coming out of Africa.
After a stellar year of touring, dropping a viral hit that had the world talking, and releasing his new album Juvie, Joshua Baraka is taking the world by storm. From Helsinki to Berlin to London, Joshua has charmed crowds with stripped-back serenades, party anthems, and his signature sense of humour — all while proudly spotlighting his roots in Uganda. Here, he opens up about the making of Juvie, life on tour, and everything that’s fueled his rise as one of music’s most exciting new voices.
THE DROP: blanco - paradise on a lifeboat
Blanco is firmly stepping into a new era. Following a standout COLORS performance of “Sombrero / This System” from his acclaimed album Gilberto’s Son.
the South West London rapper continues to prove himself as one of the UK’s most exciting and experimental voices. Fresh from major festival appearances at Glastonbury, Boomtown and Reading & Leeds and with fashion collaborations and campaigns for brands like Nike Air Jordan
Blanco is expanding his influence across music, culture and style.
From buzzing underground clubs of London to the global stage, Larizzle has spent nearly two decades shaping and championing the sounds of afrobeats and African electronic music. His journey, marked by personal loss and unwavering passion, has led to the creation of Larah Records a label centered around love, legacy, and community. Fresh off the release of the label’s heartfelt debut album, Love Always Resides Around Here (L.A.R.A.H.), and an electrifying performance at the GUAP Gala, we caught up with Larizzle to reflect on his journey so far, his vision, and the music that moves him.
THE DROP: kah-lo - somersaults
Embarking on the next chapter of her career, Nigeria-born and London based musical innovator Kah-Lo returns with her new single “Somersaults.”
Leaning into a disco-inspired sound, she crafts an instantly addictive earworm, almost a decade since she first emerged on the global stage.
THE DROP: HUTCH - NEVER LIKE THE FIRST TIME
Tirade World presents Hutch, a 24-year-old British singer, songwriter and pianist whose debut single “Never Like The First Time”, released on Deep End Recordings, signals the arrival of a bold and compelling new voice in contemporary music.
THE DROP: sudan archives - the bpm
Sudan Archives has never played by rules, her third album, THE BPM, is somewhere between machine and human chaos thats where she finds herself in the tempo.
THE DROP: daire patel “what means the world to you?”
Irish alt-R&B artist Daire Patel opens a new chapter with his long-awaited debut album What Means The World To You?, a deeply personal collection that captures the turbulence of early adulthood.
The record explores moments of self-doubt, fractured friendships, and the slow, necessary work of self-acceptance.
The drop: Planet Giza – The Sky Is Recording Me: 100 Years Later, Vol. 3
Montreal trio Planet Giza close out their EP trilogy with The Sky Is Recording Me: 100 Years Later, Vol. 3 — their most personal project yet.
Across eight tracks, the group glide through effortless and grounded storytelling, their sound somewhere between hip-hop, soul, and jazz-fuelled futurism.
THE DROP: portia - "Need"
Written, produced and mixed entirely by PORTIA across bedrooms in Sydney and London, NEED traces the messy beauty of self-discovery, unpacking love, identity, and explores the uncomfortable spaces…..which we all know all too well.
With early co-signs from Col3trane, JayO, Meron T, and Oscar #Worldpeace, NEED doesn’t disappoint.
PORTIA delivers something both cosmic and exposed, what she calls “R&B from outer space”
THE DROP: Lord Apex – Smoke Sessions Volume 4
The final chapter of Lord Apex’s decade-long Smoke Sessions series, marking a milestone moment for one of UK rap’s most unique voices.
On Smoke Sessions Volume 4, Apex refines his flow and expands his creativity, weaving reflection, lyricism, and masterful production into something refreshingly new.
THE DROP: EGO ELLA MAY - "We’re not free"
Award-winning British-Nigerian singer-songwriter and musician Ego Ella May shares her latest single “We’re Not Free”, the second release from her forthcoming and highly anticipated sophomore album,
THE DROP: DON WEST
“NEVER LOVE”
Don West returns with his latest single “Never Love,” delivering a track that feels intimate and undeniably sexy. With a voice that makes you want to press play over and over again.
THE DROP: BLK ODYSSY – “HEARTBREAK”
Texas-born BLK ODYSSY returns with ‘HEARTBREAK’, a bold release that sits at the crossroads of soul, rock, and indie-pop. Following the moody textures of ‘WAVES’
THE DROP: JAYAHADADREAM FT. FRISCO
“HIDEOUT”
With her debut mixtape Happiness From Agony fast approaching on October 24th, Cambridge MC JayaHadADream returns with Her new single ‘Hideout’, featuring Frisco and produced by grime veteran Footsie, lands with a cold classic grime cut.
THE DROP: JOSHUA BARAKA FT. JAE5
“DIVE IN”
Uganda’s golden boy is back, Joshua Baraka continues his relentless ascent with ‘Dive In’, his latest collaboration with Afro-Swing architect and Grammy-winning producer JAE5.
THE DROP: EGO ELLA MAY - "WHAT WE DO" (EMMAVIE REMIX)
Award-winning British-Nigerian singer-songwriter Ego Ella May returns with a reimagining of “What We Do”, remixed by producer, singer, and DJ Emmavie.
Originally co-produced with South London visionary Wu-Lu, the track becomes something new in Emmavie’s hands, a soulful reconstruction, rich with warmth, groove, and shared history.
The drop: Larizzle - Love Always Resides Around Here (L.A.R.A.H.)
British-Ghanaian DJ and producer Larizzle channels loss into light on his debut EP Love Always Resides Around Here (L.A.R.A.H.) — a five-track tribute to his late daughter.
THE DROP: LEAH CLEAVER - PUSHING UP FLOWERS
East London’s own Leah Cleaver has arrived with a fearless first statement via PACE. Across six tracks, Leah embraces womanhood, friendship, and self-determination with a sound that sways between big beat alt-pop, Prince-inspired grooves
The drop: Planet Giza “The Fall”
As summer fades, Montreal’s rap-jazz trio Planet Giza resurface with The Fall, the first drop from their upcoming EP The Sky Is Recording Me: 100 Years Later, Vol. 3 (out end of October via Quiet Note).
The drop: ADY SULEIMAN - “Never Meant To Hurt You”
Nottingham singer-songwriter Ady Suleiman continues his long-awaited return with the release of “Never Meant To Hurt You”, a deeply personal collaboration with Birmingham rapper Kofi Stone.
The drop: ADY SULEIMAN - “MIRACLE”
After seven years of silence, Nottingham’s own Ady Suleiman returns with “Miracle”, a deeply personal yet universally resonant single marking the start of a bold new chapter
The drop: Leah Cleaver
Leah Cleaver follows up debut single with confessional new track ‘Have You Ever’
Blending Soul, Jazz, Hip-Hop, and Middle Eastern influences, Yamina’s debut EP Yasmina, Like the Flower is a raw, heartfelt journey into identity, emotion, and growth. Backed by the UK’s underground scene and support from Youth Music, she opens up like never before—reclaiming her name, her sound, and her story. We caught up with her to dive into the music, the meaning, and what’s next.
The drop: NOXZ — “STUCK” FT. PHEELZ & DANILEIGH
Lizzie Berchie on ‘NIGHT SHIFT’, Stepping into Her Power, and Why She Eats Ice Cream with a Hot Water Bottle
If Lizzie Berchie’s voice doesn’t melt you, her honesty just might. The South London singer-songwriter has quietly become one of the UK’s most soulful storytellers. Her latest EP, NIGHT SHIFT, captures the tension between dreams and reality, the hustle of the 9-to-5 and the passion of the 5-to-9.
In this interview, Lizzie opens up about taking the leap into full-time artistry, navigating self-doubt, and what it really takes to thrive in today’s music industry. From headlining sold-out shows to performing at SXSW, she’s proving that R&B has a powerful place in the UK and she’s not afraid to advocate for the infrastructure it needs to grow.
We also get a peek behind the curtain: the anime obsession, the creative friendships, and her unique ritual of pairing ice cream with a hot water bottle. It’s all Lizzie — grounded, radiant, and refreshingly real.
The drop: BRYANT BARNES
RISING ALTERNATIVE R&B SINGER AND SONGWRITER
RELEASES NEW SINGLE
“PRICELESS”
The drop: SUDAN ARCHIVES - 'MY TYPE' / 'YEA YEA YEA'
June Freedom makes music that feels like sunlight on your skin - warm, golden, and deeply soothing. Raised in Cape Verde and now based between Los Angeles and Lisbon, the singer-songwriter has carved a lane that is both rooted, and borderless. His sound has resonated with audiences worldwide, amassing over 300 million streams and selling out shows across Europe and the U.S.
We caught up with him in London; fresh from studio sessions and connecting with the community, to talk about the emotional core of Casa Mira Mar, the power of the diaspora, and why, no matter how global his sound gets, it always starts and ends with home.
Introduce your brand
'breathe' ft. Kobie Dee
- THE NEW SINGLE FROM SACHÉM
+ DEBUT ALBUM
easier said than done
OUT 17 OCTOBER
Zimbabwean newcomer M.I.L.E makes an unforgettable debut on World Go Round with ‘Sunday’
LONDON-BASED DJ RICKINZI IS A RISING FORCE IN THE ELECTRONIC MUSIC SCENE, KNOWN FOR HIS GNRE-BLENDING SETS THAT EFFORTLESSLY FUSE HOUSE, TECHNO, AND UK GARAGE. WITH AN EAR FOR DEEP GROOVES AND INFECTIOUS RHYTHMS, RICKINZI HAS QUICKLY GAINED A REPUTATION FOR LIGHTING UP DANCE FLOORS ACROSS THE CITY’S UNDERGROUND VENUES AND CLUB NIGHTS. HIS UNIQUE SOUND REFLECTS THE DIVERSE MUSICAL LANDSCAPE OF LONDON, BRINGING BOTH RAW ENERGY AND REFINED TASTE TO EVERY PERFORMANCE. WHETHER SPINNING IN INTIMATE BASEMENTS OR COMMANDING FESTIVAL STAGES, RICKINZI DELIVERS AN EXPERIENCE THAT KEEPS AUDIENCES MOVING AND CRAVING MORE.
nATE SMITH - "Magic Dance" ft. LIONEL LOUEKE & MICHAEL LEAGUE
The drop: Discover Leah Cleaver’s Seductive, Shape-Shifting Debut ‘Last Time’
the drop: MR. DUTCH IS BACK — AND HE’S NOT ASKING FOR SPACE. HE’S TAKING IT.
The drop: miller blue
‘US’
the drop: DA CAPO ENLISTS FELLOW STAR ELAINE FOR LATEST SINGLE “MY CONFESSION”
interview:nardean
LIVE: HORNET
‘LIVE AT SXSW LDN’
The drop: mandolin
‘MAD’
the drop: Olamide x Wizkid 'Kai!'
The drop: isong casamigos
‘CASAMIGOS’
the drop: KJ SPIO X OXLADE
The drop: LAMS LUANI
‘ABONIKI’
the drop: love me no more - Sammy Angelo
The drop: New era. New energy. Same Morgan. ‘My My My’
The drop: jite
‘OMW’
The drop: tHEODORA DROPS FIERY NEW SINGLE ‘PAY!’ FEATURING GUY2BEZBAR
The drop: Trim
‘SMOKE’
The drop: SHREEA KAUL REVEALS SINGLE
‘KHALI WALI’
The drop: Ruff Sqwad Returns with Flee FM 2
THE DROP: SIMI MARKS WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH WITH INSPIRATIONAL MUSIC VIDEO ‘WOMAN TO WOMAN’
A call for solidarity, ‘Woman To Woman’ celebrates the strength, resilience and confidence of the women in her life and across the world. Taken from Simi’s album ‘Lost & Found’.
The drop: LAGOS IN PARIS
WEST AFRICAN ALTERNATIVE ELECTRONIC MUSIC TRIO LAGOS IN PARIS UNVEIL EXQUISITE GENRE-DEFYING DEBUT SINGLE AND VIDEO ‘MALI SPIRIT’
WE we sat down with Morgan munroe to discuss her recent experiences, the inspiration behind new release “Fresh Start,” her journey as an independent artist, and the exciting projects she has lined up for the future!
WE SAT DOWN WITH INDIE ROCK TRIO, MOOD BORED, ABOUT THE RELEASE OF THEIR LATEST EP, TOO MUCH?
WE ATTENDED BINA.’S HEADLINE SHOW AT ST. PANCRAS OLD CHURCH. READ ON FOR OUR THOUGHTS.
MEET BAMBY
GET TO KNOW: YOUNG JONN
MAINA DOE
WTRGRL
INTERVIEW:SAMM HENSHAW
INTERVIEW: LOLA YOUNG
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INTERVIEW:
BNXN
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INTERVIEW:
BELLA SHMURDA
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INTRODUCING: LADY DONLI
SHOW DEM CAMP
INTRODUCING: WOHDEE
INTERVIEW: SOPHIE FAITH
INTRODUCING: CARINA
INTERVIEW: MAYORKUN
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INTERVIEW: BOJ
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INTRODUCING: STEEZ MALASE
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INTERVIEW: RINI
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INTRODUCING: AKOSIA
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INTERVIEW: CAMIDOH
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INTERVIEW: SASHA KEABLE
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INTERVIEW: TWOSET VIOLIN
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INTRODUCING: WIIGZ
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INTERVIEW: DARIN
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INTRODUCING: ERIK SANDERS
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INTERVIEW: YEMI ALADE
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OLIVIA LUNNY
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INTRODUCING: TESH BATKINS
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TAI VERDES:
INTERVIEW
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KEI LEEZA
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JOYCE/
FLOWEROVLOVE
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TIA GOSTELOW
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MAY-A
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INTRODUCING: CREED THA KID
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TOBi: INTERVIEW
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INTRODUCING: TEBI REX
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INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY - ABISHA
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INTRODUCING:
ANAIIS
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‘DIAMOND MINING’
BABY PRINCE
INTERVIEW & PERFROMANCE
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TIRADE RE-LIVED:
WRETCH 32
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HOODZY
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ELLISE - ‘CHAOTIC’
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YIIGAA: UP CLOSE & PERSONAL - INNER DAWN
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INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY - JOSIE MAN
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INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY - SHAE UNIVERSE
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INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY - TOMI AGAPE
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INTRODUCING:
GRACE DAVIES
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‘BE THE ONE’ INTERVIEW:
MORGAN & TIKE
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INTRODUCING: PIERS JAMES
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RICH VALENTINE —
L’AVENIR C’EST NOUS
TIRADE WORLD PREMIERE
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CELEBRATING DBF:
DABEATFREAKZ
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