Kay Iris – ‘The Other Side’
UK Americana-rock band Kay Iris close out 2025 with ‘The Other Side’, a fiery blues-driven anthem of resilience and rebellion. Blending country grit with soulful slide guitar and sharp social commentary, the track embodies the band’s fearless spirit of championing the working class while celebrating the determination to rise above the odds.
THE ROOP – ‘Just Think About It’
Lithuanian pop innovators THE ROOP return with ‘Just Think About It’, a hypnotic and introspective synth-pop track exploring humanity’s place in an increasingly digital world. Written in a self-built forest studio, the single marks a darker, more reflective chapter for the band following their 2024 stadium tour with Ed Sheeran.
Soul de Vienne – ‘Stop Being Blind’
Austrian collective Soul de Vienne return with ‘Stop Being Blind’, a soulful and cinematic fusion of jazz, funk, R&B, and pop exploring themes of love, betrayal, and self-respect. Led by composer Roman Schleischitz, the track’s blazing brass, grooving rhythms, and heartfelt vocals turn its message into a powerful, cathartic anthem of clarity and strength.
Actress – ‘Chances’
Seattle-based Mexican chamber rock band Actress unveil ‘Chances’, the striking new single from their independently produced debut EP ‘Summer’s Daughter’. Recorded in a barn with their own gear, the track captures the band’s signature balance of intimacy and intensity; a cathartic reflection on longing, change, and the fragile hope that keeps love alive.
Frankie 5Ø3 – ‘P0C0 A P0C0’
Virginia-born artist and poet Frankie 5Ø3 celebrates his Salvadoran heritage with ‘P0C0 A P0C0’, a bilingual, sun-drenched single that beautifully balances joy and melancholy. Blending English and Spanish lyrics over lush guitars and shimmering synths, the track captures the bittersweet feeling of missing someone while dancing through brighter days; a reflection of Frankie’s signature mix of heart and hope.
