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Nigerian singer songwriter Fola is stepping into a defining new chapter with the release of his latest single, fine ting (fine $hit). Fresh from the momentum of a sold out show at Indigo at The O2 and a successful UK tour, the rising star continues to prove why he’s one of the most exciting names to watch.Blending Afrobeats, soul and R&B with ease, Fola delivers a sound that feels both personal and globally appealing. fine ting (fine $hit) captures that perfectly, a smooth, emotionally layered track exploring attraction, vulnerability and the intensity of real connection. It’s subtle, stylish and instantly…
Based in Brighton, FATECRIMES deliver a soaring emotional impact with “Metamorphosis”. It is emotional from the get-go, opening with a smooth, mellow guitar line that is sure to draw out plenty of feeling….raw, soulful indie track that builds emotional depth into a powerful, genre-blending crescendo.It is very jazzy and carries a strong groove, even though the track leans into a darker tone. There is also a soulful underpinning, mixed with indie rock sensibilities often associated with many Brighton bands in recent years.It is simplistic in arrangement, with not many layers, keeping everything raw and upfront. The chorus in particular showcases…
Intimate, personal songs, recorded live and elevated by expressive fiddle playing.Adam Klein’s Live at Leesta Vall Sound Recordings originates from a raw, intimate 2019 in‑studio session with violinist Adam Poulin, recorded at Leesta Vall in Brooklyn, whilst Klein was on tour. The entire session was recorded straight to lathe-cut vinyl, using modified antique equipment from the 1950s, with each song preserved on its own one-of-a-kind 7-inch record, prefaced by Klein’s greeting and dedication to a specific person. In December 2024, the studio ceased operating, and Klein sought permission from the label to release the recordings digitally. Following their approval, Georgia-based…
Metalcore veterans August Burns Red have shared their latest single, “Sonic Salvation”, featuring a guest appearance from Jamie Hails of Polaris. The track is the newest taste of their upcoming album, Season of Surrender, which is set to arrive on 5th June 2026 via Fearless Records.The new single leans into the band’s hardcore influences while creating space for frontman Jake Luhrs’ vocals. Guitarist JB Brubaker noted that Hails’ contribution takes the song “over the top,” while Luhrs described the track as an anthem for finding strength in music and the wider metal scene. The accompanying music video features clips of…
Violet Grohl has released a brand-new single, Cool Buzz. Taken from next month’s debut album Be Sweet To Me – which is due out on May 29 via Auroura Records / Republic Records / Island EMI Label Group – the track is about “poking fun at moral inconsistencies in punk guys who preach progressive politics, but then in their own musical spaces won’t let women have a chance”. Recently speaking to K! about her artistic fearlessness in going it alone, Violet explained, “I was brought up in an environment where I was allowed to experiment – where I was allowed…
This article originally appeared in Uncut Take 339 [June 2025] A pro ’til the very end, Jim Keltner still talks about his home neighbourhood of Los Feliz in terms of its proximity to his place of work for the last six decades. “It’s basically three or four minutes to any of the studios in Hollywood. Well, it used to be,” he adds, with reference to LA’s increasingly hellish traffic. “Now you’re lucky if you can get there in 25.” The recent wildfires have meant that sessions for “several really fun artists” have been put on hold, but “it looks like…
Box office numbers lie. Not always. Not about everything. But the opening weekend gross of a film tells you almost nothing about whether it will still matter when you’re old. Some of the most beloved films in cinema history were disasters. Walked out of theaters in two weeks. Written off by studios as expensive mistakes and filed away as cautionary tales. Then something shifted. VHS. Cable television. DVD rental stores. Later, streaming algorithms that surfaced forgotten films to people who had no idea they were watching something that had been declared dead thirty years earlier. Fifteen films that failed commercially.…
“The first album I ever remember hearing was Michael Jackson’s HIStory, and I listened to it on my cassette player. He’s the first artist that I ever became obsessed with. The sense of rhythm and drama, the perfection that himself and his music brings with it is something that I felt long before I understood what artistry really meant. His song Rock With You especially stuck with me, it’s the one I enjoy the most, I love it. It’s just so smooth. Whenever MJ’s playing I have to sing along.”The Eminem Show is the first CD I ever bought. I…
The box office had been waiting for a wake-up call, and this weekend Michael delivered it with the force of a moonwalk across a stadium stage. Antoine Fuqua’s Michael Jackson biopic opened to a staggering $97 million domestic and $217.4 million globally, instantly becoming the biggest music biopic launch in cinema history and the second-largest worldwide debut of 2026 — only behind The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’s $372.5 million bow earlier this month. This isn’t just a hit. This is a phenomenon. And the box office tells us why. The Records Don’t Lie The previous high-water mark for a music…
Evenson is entering a bold new era with the release of his latest single, Trading Places, the first preview of his forthcoming debut album, set to arrive later this year via VERO Music.More intimate and emotionally transparent than previous releases, the track pairs confessional songwriting with elegant melodies, layered instrumentation, shimmering glockenspiel, and grand piano. It’s a song rooted in vulnerability, but delivered with confidence.For Evenson, Trading Places marks a deeply personal turning point. Centered on accountability, healing, and rediscovering love, the single reflects an artist reconnecting with both himself and those around him. He describes the song as being…
After a fair bit of waiting and a couple of lead singles, Undercroft have finally unleashed their new studio record, The Killer Sword. Released through NB Extreme Recordings, this is a massive moment for the band as it marks the return of original vocalist Tito Melín to the full-length format—the first time we’ve seen him on a proper studio album since 1997’s Bonebreaker.The album was recorded between Chile and Germany, with founding guitarist Claudio Illanes leading the charge on the technical and compositional side. It’s been given a proper professional polish, too, with Rafael Dobbs on production duties and mixing…
Based in Los Angeles, Reina Mora delivers heartfelt emotional pop on “Bad Decision”. From the very start of the song, within the first 10 seconds, you are greeted by atmospheric guitar and her stunning vocals…. a shimmering, emotionally rich pop track that blends intimacy, nostalgia, and uplifting radio-ready energy.Before the percussion even comes in, it carries a soft mid-2000s feel that recalls some of the best indie music from the UK during that era. It is very upbeat, with bouncy guitar lines, but once the sweeping percussion and soothing backing vocals arrive, the track takes on a new life. It…