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Eddie Witz Releases New Single ‘Same Moon Tonight’

With 'Same Moon Tonight', Eddie Witz and Smiddy Witz (Michelle Horowitz) deliver a duet that feels like a warm, familiar embrace, the kind of song that reminds you love is both simple and extraordinary at the same time. Eddie Witz has always had a…
Eddie Witz Releases New Single ‘Same Moon Tonight’
With 'Same Moon Tonight', Eddie Witz and Smiddy Witz (Michelle Horowitz) deliver a duet that feels like a warm, familiar embrace, the kind of song that reminds you love is both simple and extraordinary at the same time. Eddie Witz has always had a gift for emotional clarity, but here, paired with Michelle’s beautifully gentle vocals, he reaches a new level of tenderness.
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November 22, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Right from the start of 'Seconds' you can tell that Hollow Star loves The Police. The jangly staccato lead guitar notes and pounding drums are soon accompanied by a surf-rock style rhythm guitar, and the result is simply superb.
Minnesota’s Hollow Star Is Calling Out To God – Any God, So Long As They Answer – In ‘Seconds’
Right from the start of 'Seconds' you can tell that Hollow Star loves The Police. The jangly staccato lead guitar notes and pounding drums are soon accompanied by a surf-rock style rhythm guitar, and the result is simply superb.
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November 21, 2025 at 11:06 AM
We first introduced readers to Grand Nathaniel back in 2020, and after a 5 year hiatus they've come back with a vengeance, with their new album, 'Lonely Wanderer', released on the 14th of November.

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We Immerse Ourselves Completely In Grand Nathaniel's New Album, 'Lonely Wanderer'
We first introduced readers to Grand Nathaniel back in 2020, and after a 5 year hiatus they've come back with a vengeance, with their new album, 'Lonely Wanderer', released on the 14th of November.
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November 20, 2025 at 11:03 AM
We first introduced readers to Grand Nathaniel back in 2020, and after a 5 year hiatus they've come back with a vengeance, with their new album, 'Lonely Wanderer', released on the 14th of November.
We Immerse Ourselves Completely In Grand Nathaniel’s New Album, ‘Lonely Wanderer’
We first introduced readers to Grand Nathaniel back in 2020, and after a 5 year hiatus they've come back with a vengeance, with their new album, 'Lonely Wanderer', released on the 14th of November.
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November 20, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Glitz and glamour done in festive style: SHAB knows how to illuminate the Christmas season in the shiniest, cosiest way. Kicking off the holiday celebrations, she delivers a glistening take on 'Santa Baby' - Eartha Kitt’s flirtatious classic.
Santa Baby: SHAB Gives Eartha Kitt’s Festive Classic An Updated Sparkle
Glitz and glamour done in festive style: SHAB knows how to illuminate the Christmas season in the shiniest, cosiest way. Kicking off the holiday celebrations, she delivers a glistening take on 'Santa Baby' - Eartha Kitt’s flirtatious classic - and colours it with her sultry-pop edge, blending sparkling beats with warm, inviting vocals. So light the fire, hang up your decorations, and get into the seasonal spirit: SHAB’s arrived with another hit to carry us through the December cold. 
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November 20, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Waves_Upon_Waves takes us through their musical process, their collaborations, and what they like most about the 1980s.
We Get ‘Dangerous’ As Waves_On_Waves Tell Us About Their Music
Waves_Upon_Waves takes us through their musical process, their collaborations, and what they like most about the 1980s.
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November 18, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Greg Hoy speaks to us about his music-making process and latest release, 'Last Quarter'.
We Spend Our ‘Last Quarter’ And Chat To Greg Hoy About His Latest Single And Video
Greg Hoy speaks to us about his music-making process and latest release, 'Last Quarter'.
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November 18, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the world of music. What once required years of training, expensive equipment, and complex technical skills can now be achieved with a few clicks using AI.
AI Making Music: Is It the Future of the Music Industry?
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the world of music. What once required years of training, expensive equipment, and complex technical skills can now be achieved with a few clicks using AI. From generating instrumentals to writing lyrics and even recreating voices, AI is pushing the boundaries of creativity and music production.
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November 18, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Essex trio Mad Morning aren’t wasting any time proving why they’re quickly becoming a staple in the UK’s new rock landscape. Their new single ‘The Circle’ arrives with a blistering video that leans into everything the band do best.

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Mad Morning Amplify The Chaos With Surging New Video For ‘The Circle’
Essex trio Mad Morning aren’t wasting any time proving why they’re quickly becoming a staple in the UK’s new rock landscape. Their new single ‘The Circle’ arrives with a blistering video that leans…
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November 17, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Swedish singer-songwriter Elina has never shied away from weaving ethereal melodies with introspective, thought-provoking lyrics. Her latest EP, ‘A Place I Recognise’, marks a heartfelt return to her countryside roots.
‘A Place I Recognise’: Elina Pays Homage To Healing, Courage And Homecoming 
Swedish singer-songwriter Elina has never shied away from weaving ethereal melodies with introspective, thought-provoking lyrics. Her latest EP, ‘A Place I Recognise’, marks a heartfelt return to her countryside roots - a homecoming collection that explores themes of healing, recovery, and self-discovery, all delivered with striking intimacy.
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November 14, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Coffeeshop joins forces with New York based artist, Rob Roth, on new single, 'Dark Days', an anthem for all of us who have felt the encroaching doom and gloom, and fear it may never end.
Coffeeshop X Rob Roth Examine The ‘Dark Days’ And Provide An Anthemic Release
Coffeeshop joins forces with New York based artist, Rob Roth, on new single, 'Dark Days', an anthem for all of us who have felt the encroaching doom and gloom, and fear it may never end.
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November 14, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Celeste Marie Wilson's latest single, 'Ever Wanted', tells a Cinderella story that is so perfect that it feels like it might just come true. With high energy rock and roll woven into a sparkling pop bounce, the track feels like it could have come off a coming-of-age movie soundtrack.
Celeste Marie Wilson Has All She ‘Ever Wanted’
Celeste Marie Wilson's latest single, 'Ever Wanted', tells a Cinderella story that is so perfect that it feels like it might just come true. With high energy rock and roll woven into a sparkling pop bounce, the track feels like it could have come off a coming-of-age movie soundtrack.
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November 14, 2025 at 9:57 AM
'Bag In Hand' might well be the debut single from Power Down, but it brings will it decades of musical talent and prowess, in its tale of longing, detachment, and surrender.
Power Down Give Debut Single, ‘Bag In Hand’ The Anime Treatment For Music Video
'Bag In Hand' might well be the debut single from Power Down, but it brings will it decades of musical talent and prowess, in its tale of longing, detachment, and surrender.
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November 13, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Great Adamz Scores Second #1 On Music Week Black Music Chart With ‘Body And Soul’ Featuring Maddox Jones

Great Adamz and Maddox Jones delivered the perfect mesh of Afrobeats and pop sensibility with 'Body And Soul,' a track that celebrates rhythm and connection in equal measure. Both hailing from…
Great Adamz Scores Second #1 On Music Week Black Music Chart With ‘Body And Soul’ Featuring Maddox Jones
Great Adamz and Maddox Jones delivered the perfect mesh of Afrobeats and pop sensibility with 'Body And Soul,' a track that celebrates rhythm and connection in equal measure. Both hailing from their hometown of Northampton - and recently completing UK Tour dates together - the Radikal Records artists have individually carved out a career-defining year. Now, they cap off 2025 in joint celebration, with a…
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November 12, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Nova Scotia’s own Jon Mullane returns after a two year hiatus for what promises to be the best chapter yet of his nearly 20 year career. New single, 'Remember In November', the first off his upcoming EP, which is set to drop in the spring, is touching, evoking the brighter sunlit days.
Jon Mullane Gives Us Wistful Memories With New Single, ‘Remember In November’
Nova Scotia’s own Jon Mullane returns after a two year hiatus for what promises to be the best chapter yet of his nearly 20 year career. New single, 'Remember In November', the first off his upcoming EP, which is set to drop in the spring, is touching, evoking the brighter sunlit days, while being written from the grey haze of November.
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November 11, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Milky Chance never miss with their playful, offbeat, and always deeply human music. Their latest release, 'Camouflage', sees the duo, who first met when they were at school, take a magnifying glass to the intricacies of life and explore it in intimate detail.

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Milky Chance Remind Us That It's All Going To Be Good With 'Camouflage'
Milky Chance never miss with their playful, offbeat, and always deeply human music. Their latest release, 'Camouflage', sees the duo, who first met when they were at school, takes a magnifying glass t...
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November 11, 2025 at 10:20 AM
SHAB is renowned for blending her lived personal experiences with sharp anthemic pop, a fusion that sets her apart from the crowd. Now, she raises the bar emotionally with a contemplative reimagining of 'Skin & Bones', brought to new life by producer Damon Sharpe.

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Skin & Bones: SHAB Rebirths Her Anthem Of Survival With Damon Sharpe Remix
World-pop artist SHAB is renowned for blending her lived personal experiences with sharp, anthemic pop - a fusion that sets her apart from the crowd. Now, she raises the bar emotionally with a contemp...
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November 11, 2025 at 9:45 AM
There’s a certain kind of magic that happens when an artist channels their vulnerabilities into art, not to seek sympathy, but to reach others who might be feeling the same. With her new single 'Good', out November 7th, London-based singer-songwriter Casey McQuillen does exactly that.
Casey McQuillen’s ‘Good’ Glows with Honest Emotion
There’s a certain kind of magic that happens when an artist channels their vulnerabilities into art, not to seek sympathy, but to reach others who might be feeling the same. With her new single 'Good', out November 7th, London-based singer-songwriter Casey McQuillen does exactly that, releasing a gentle, bittersweet track for anyone who’s ever felt invisible in a crowded room.
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November 7, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Writing a great original Christmas song is no walk in the park - you’re up against timeless classics and a fleeting seasonal spotlight. But with 'I’m In Love For Christmas', veteran rocker and singer-songwriter Sean Griffin delivers a festive gem that feels both timeless and intimate.
‘I’m In Love For Christmas’: Seán Griffin’s Charming Tribute to the Christmas That Changed Everything
Writing a great original Christmas song is no walk in the park - you’re up against timeless classics and a fleeting seasonal spotlight. But with 'I’m In Love For Christmas', veteran rocker and singer-songwriter Sean Griffin delivers a festive gem that feels both timeless and intimate. This jaunty yet tender track - a fiddle-tinged love letter to his first Christmas with his wife - captures the full spectrum of the holiday season: its joyful chaos, cozy intimacy, and irresistible sense of wonder.
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November 7, 2025 at 12:30 PM
No one does Christmas quite like LeAnn Rimes. Wrapped in shimmering renditions of timeless classics, her own festive flair and a set of glowing originals from her upcoming seasonal musical, '32 Hooves', this December treat - 'Greatest Hits Christmas' - also glitters with all-star collaborations.
LeAnn Rimes Delivers A Future Holiday Staple With ‘Greatest Hits Christmas’
No one does Christmas quite like LeAnn Rimes. Wrapped in shimmering renditions of timeless classics, her own festive flair and a set of glowing originals from her upcoming seasonal musical, '32 Hooves', this December treat - 'Greatest Hits Christmas' - also glitters with all-star collaborations, including Hollywood star Luke Evans, soul hit-maker Aloe Blacc and Gavin DeGraw. 
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November 7, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Released on the 1st of November, 'International Spy' is the new single from trio, The Bouquet Sessions, and evokes the very best of 80s Brit-pop, despite the band being from Buenos Aires, and very much from today.
The Bouquet Sessions Unveil A Synth-Pop Thriller With ‘International Spy’
Released on the 1st of November, 'International Spy' is the new single from trio, The Bouquet Sessions, and evokes the very best of 80s Brit-pop, despite the band being from Buenos Aires, and very much from today.
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November 7, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Anthony Ruptak's new album, 'Tourist', is out today, the 7th of November, Dropping ahead of the album, the Colorado artist has released his new single, 'Phantasmagoria', accompanied by an epic music video.
Anthony Ruptak’s ‘Phantasmagoria’ Is An Apocalyptic Anthem, Ahead Of New Album, ‘Tourist’
Anthony Ruptak's new album, 'Tourist', is out today, the 7th of November, Dropping ahead of the album, the Colorado artist has released his new single, 'Phantasmagoria', accompanied by an epic music video.
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November 7, 2025 at 9:50 AM
With 'Not My First Emotional Rodeo', Janet Devlin returns to the dusty trail she carved last year with 'Emotional Rodeo', and this time, she’s brought extra swagger, a few more tears, and a truckload of attitude.

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Janet Devlin Releases Deluxe Album, 'Not My First Emotional Rodeo': Still in the Saddle, Still Breaking Hearts
There are some artists who reinvent themselves every album, and then there’s Janet Devlin, who somehow reinvents the genre around her. With 'Not My First Emotional Rodeo', the Irish songstress returns...
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November 6, 2025 at 9:45 AM
To commemorate turning 70 Paul Kelly has released an album that shows there's plenty of bite in the old fella yet. 'SEVENTY' is out this Friday, the 7th of November.
Paul Kelly Owns His Legendary Status With New Album ‘SEVENTY’
The word legendary gets bandied about a lot, but in the case of Australian singer-songwriter, Paul Kelly, it's well-earned. To commemorate turning 70 - nope, we couldn't believe it either - he's released an album that shows there's plenty of bite in the old fella yet. 'SEVENTY' is out this Friday, the 7th of November.
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November 5, 2025 at 12:20 PM
An Essentially Pop favourite, Nya returns after a year's absence with her new single, 'My Tears Grew Roses'.
Nya Releases A Declaration To Her Star Power With New Single, ‘My Tears Grew Roses’
An Essentially Pop favourite, Nya returns after a year's absence with her new single, 'My Tears Grew Roses'.
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November 4, 2025 at 10:50 AM