j dylan paul – ‘sisyphean’
Emerging artist j dylan paul (they/them) makes a striking debut with ‘sisyphean’, a haunting blend of guitar, drums, and synths that introduces their forthcoming album ‘i didnt ask to be a bird’ (out early next year). Rooted in queer collaboration and political conviction, the track reimagines the myth of Sisyphus as a meditation on struggle, longing, and finding meaning in the pursuit of the impossible.
The Open Wild – ‘Escape’
London-based ambient alternative band The Open Wild release their stunning new single ‘Escape’, a cinematic and emotionally charged piece blending piano, strings, and haunting vocals. Inspired by real experiences with mental health and the search for light amid turmoil, the track captures the band’s signature fusion of classical elegance and modern alternative depth, a poignant reminder that hope can rise even from darkness.
August Kamp – ‘Un(familia)rity’
LA-based musician and creative technologist August Kamp returns with ‘Un(familia)rity’, a hauntingly intricate follow-up to her single ‘Sugarize’. Blending organic and algorithmic textures, Kamp crafts a sound that feels both intimate and otherworldly, a shimmering exploration of humanity, technology, and emotional truth that cements her as one of experimental pop’s most forward-thinking voices.
Der Oscar Effkt – ‘Fool’
Cameroon-born, Germany-based artist Der Oscar Effekt unveils his deeply personal project ‘three stone fireside, vol. 1’, led by the heartfelt single ‘Fool’. Blending Afrofusion, Makossa, Bikutsi, African folk, and hip-hop, the project embodies warmth, storytelling, and resilience, a sonic reflection of home, connection, and emotional strength that bridges his Cameroonian roots with his life in Germany.
KYARA – ‘Bloodshot’
Sydney-based singer, songwriter, and producer KYARA unveils her most mesmerising single to date, ‘Bloodshot’, a hypnotic electro-pop track that transforms heartbreak into empowerment. Written, recorded, and produced entirely in her bedroom studio, the song fuses sultry beats and shimmering synths with KYARA’s ethereal vocals, telling a story of loss, self-discovery, and reclaiming strength.
