Simon Lucas-Hughes

After eight major surgeries and nearly a decade away from music, veteran rapper SKIP-DAWG is reclaiming his voice with new single ‘Lyrical Playboy’, a confident rap-R&B duet that explores identity, self-expression and the alter ego that emerges when he steps behind the microphone.

Singer-songwriter Jesabel captures the romance and spontaneity of the French capital on her latest single, ‘Men of Paris’, a dreamy slice of alternative pop inspired by three chance encounters that renewed her faith in human connection and the enduring appeal of old-fashioned romance.

Liverpool blues-rock powerhouse The Heavy North return with ‘Alive’, a soulful, emotionally charged exploration of infatuation, uncertainty and the intoxicating feeling of finding someone who makes everything else disappear.

Antwerp-based ILA return with their second album, Motherland. Simon Lucas-Hughes reviews for LTW

MSTRY shares the swelling new single ‘Not The Same’, featuring Nina Arya – the second single from their forthcoming debut EP. and offers a glimpse into the darker, heavier sound shaping his next chapter.

Experimental-pop artist Carδamo explores the power of collaboration, community and creative freedom on new mixtape ‘Tomodachi ☆ Kimitachi’, an ambitious collection that brings together commercial pop songwriting and adventurous, genre-defying production.

Joe Hearty has released his debut album, Down, a ten-track collection that finds charm and colour in the aftermath of profound personal change. Released via Slow Learner on October 16th, 2026, the record pairs dreamy production and an instinct for irresistible pop hooks with a more reflective undercurrent, tracing the complicated terrain of grief, memory and the search for direction after loss.

Italian singer-songwriter Claudio Conti has released ‘Verità’, the first single from his forthcoming fourth solo album, Kierkegaarden, due November 11, 2026. Self-released and recorded during the summer of 2025, the album marks a significant departure for Conti as his first full-length project written and recorded entirely in Italian.

New York-based pop artist, songwriter and producer Brett Badner captures the bittersweet feeling of summer slipping away on his latest single, ‘where did summer go?’, a nostalgic yet energetic pop track that reflects on fleeting moments, fading memories and the desire to hold on to something special just a little longer.

Cork indie five-piece Screaming Yoga Club are set to release their new single, ‘Its Ok Not To Be Ok’, on 23 October across all digital streaming platforms, bringing their distinctive blend of rugged guitar sounds, sharp melodies and mischievous humour to the next chapter of their musical journey.