GIHE: Albums & EPs of 2025

After sharing our Tracks Of 2025 last week, the Get In Her Ears team want to shine a light on some of the brilliant Albums & EPs that have been released during the past 12 months. These eclectic records resonated with us deeply and we hope they’ll do the same for all future listeners.

Huge thanks to all of the bands and artists who have submitted music to us this year. We appreciate how much love, determination, money and admin goes into creating your records and we feel privileged to have been able to share your art with our community.

So, in alphabetical order (and including multiple ‘Honourable Mentions’ at the end because we hate leaving people out) here are our top Albums & EPs of 2025…

 

ALBUMS

Blonde Maze – Second Sight

It wouldn’t really be an end of year round-up if I didn’t include New York artist Blonde Maze. Since immediately falling in love with her debut EP, Oceans, back in 2015, she’s consistently been my most listened to artist year on year for the last decade. I just find that their music brings such a blissful catharsis and soothing energy every time; whatever mood I’m in, however I’m feeling, it just helps me feel better. The sparkling uplifting splendour of this year’s Second Sight is no exception – it hits perfectly every time.
(Mari Lane – Managing Editor)

Blondshell – If You Asked For A Picture

Since seeing Blondshell live at Electric Brixton back in September, I think I’ve had her second album If You Asked For A Picture pretty much in constant rotation, seeking daily catharsis in the raw emotion and sparkling ‘90s-tinged musicality of each track. Offering honest and heartfelt reflections on both romantic and familial relationships, Sabrina Teitelbaum evokes a beautifully endearing vulnerability and all-too relatable insight into everyday anxieties. (ML)

Blue Loop – Cycles

Cycles is a deeply personal work from London-based electronic musician & producer Emma Hall aka Blue Loop; inspired by her experience of being diagnosed with breast cancer and undergoing chemotherapy treatment. Now in remission, Emma spoke candidly to us about the inspirations behind specific tracks when she was a guest on our Soho Radio show earlier this year. Whilst living through a life-altering diagnosis, Emma managed to create this moving, majestic record that fluctuates in mood, volume and tone in order to reflect her feelings during the different ‘cycles’ of her treatment. Whether she’s feeling rightfully resentful on shadowy single ‘The Knife’ or immersed in romanticism on ‘Luxury Chords’, Emma juxtaposes her emotions with precision and passion, reflected in her earnest lyricism and shape-shifting electronics. (Kate Crudgington – Features Editor)

Breakup Haircut – No Worries If Not!

London DIY legends Breakup Haircut formed at First Timers Fest and have been such huge favourites of ours ever since. I’ve lost count of the number of times they’ve played live for us since their first GIHE gig back in 2019. They’re just such a joy every time. Even at our gig with Strange New Places a couple of months back when Ishani was sadly unwell and couldn’t make it; Ripley, Delphine and Jordan still managed to put on an incredible show which I think perfectly epitomises their relentless DIY spirit. Their second album No Worries If Not! only came out last month, but it’s definitely in my top releases of the year. It fizzes with all the playful sardonic wit and scuzzy punk-pop energy we know and love throughout; whilst angst-driven undercurrents and fierce hooks indicate a more honed, sharper sound for Breakup Haircut. They may also win the prize for best song titles, with tracks including ‘The Algorithm’s Trying To Kill Me’ and ‘Two Spaghetti Meals’. (ML)

Daffo – Where The Earth Bends

The songwriting project of Brooklyn-based, Philly-raised Gabi Gamberg, Daffo has been a highlight of the year for me, with their debut album Where The Earth Bends pretty much on repeat since its release in September. Interweaving a scuzzy indie-pop musicality with a searing raw emotion and glistening heartfelt grace, it’s a deeply personal and beautifully resonant collection that showcases Gamberg’s unique gift for writing songs that really do feel like they reach out and gently caress how you’re feeling. The GIHE team also managed to catch Daffo live at The Great Escape in May this year, and watching such a gorgeous set alongside Hanni and Clara from ARXX and Rach from Comic Sans was a definite highlight of the weekend for me! (ML)

flinch. – misery olympian

Having played live for us twice this year – in June at The Cavendish Arms and recently at their special festive Flinchmas celebration at The Ivy House – Glasgow’s flinch. also spent 2025 releasing their second album. Building on the distinctive shimmering emo sound of 2021’s enough is enough, with misery olympian they cement themselves as complete favourites. From start to finish, the album oozes a scuzzy raw emotion and fizzing sense of honesty, with incredibly witty (and long!) song titles like ‘i wonder if colin from endoctrinology remembers me’. It’s one of my favourite albums, not just of this year, but probably from the last decade. (ML)

Floralis – Saboteur Club Anthems Vol. 1

Brighton-based artist Floralis makes dismantling fascism sound like a total BLAST on this eccentric and essential record. On the superbly titled Saboteur Club Anthems Vol. 1, the British born, Indo-Trinidadian transfeminine artist blends stomping dance-inspired rhythms and chant-worthy lyrics to create a collection of “anarchist electro punk” anthems that confront and reject capitalism, transphobia, misogyny and racism. From the bold opening beats of ‘black combat boots’ right the way through to the euphoric electronics of closing track ‘YOU’RE NOT DEAD’, Floralis is committed to sabotaging fascism in their own defiant style. She said that her “blood, sweat and tears” were poured into this record and that shines through on every track. (KC)

Jacob Alon – In Limerence

Although I was pretty late to the Jacob Alon party, from the moment I heard the Scottish artist speaking to Annie Macmanus and Nick Grimshaw on the BBC Sidetracked podcast earlier this year, I immediately felt drawn to their beautiful sensitivity. Then, on listening to their exquisite album, In Limerence, I found myself completely spellbound. I was lucky enough to catch them live at Deer Shed festival, where they delivered each of their strikingly stirring offerings with a shimmering heartfelt splendour against a poignant backdrop of the Trans Pride and Palestinian flags; filling me with a warm sense of hope that the young people in the crowd were able to absorb the uplifting sense of queer joy and subtle resistance that radiated from the stage. Both live and on record, I can feel the raw emotion of each and every word of the entirety of In Limerence, inspired by Cob’s insight and conviction. I’m excited to be charmed by more of their captivating creations next year. (ML)

jasmine.4.t – You Are The Morning

Having featured as one of my Ones To Watch for 2025, jasmine.4.t has certainly been worth watching this year. With the release of her debut album, You Are The Morning, back in January on Phoebe Bridgers’ label Saddest Factory Records, sold out tours across Europe, Australia and the US and numerous support slots with Lucy Dacus; it’s been such a fantastic year for jasmine and every success is so, so well deserved. The album has probably been my most-listened to of the year. It’s just an exceptionally beautiful reflection on trans identity and queer belonging and a truly necessary and heartfelt ode to community and solidarity. I’ve been lucky enough to catch jasmine live a few times over the last couple of years – each time has been such a wonderfully moving and empowering experience and I can’t wait to see her again at Deer Shed festival this summer. (ML)

Lōwli – Window In The Woods

A moving, introspective offering that sees her processes unsettling memories and emotions with true serenity; Window In The Woods is the beautiful debut album from Irish composer & songwriter Lowli. Released via VETA records in October, through her tender keys, crystalline vocals and atmospheric electronics, Lowli gracefully guides listeners through her magnetic musical ruminations. I’ve mentioned (multiple) times both on air and online that she is one of my favourite new music discoveries this year and my admiration only increases each time I revisit Window In The Woods. It’s a record that’s equally as laced with melancholy as it is with hope and love, which means something new is gained from every listen. (KC)

Mae Martin – I’m A TV

I’ve been such a huge fan of Mae Martin since watching Feel Good five years ago helped me discover things about myself that I don’t think I’d realised yet. And then, since last year, I’ve been completely addicted to the Handsome podcast which they host with Tig Notaro and Fortune Feimster. It’s one of the few things I’ve ever come across that literally makes me laugh out loud every time. It’s just so deeply comforting and relatable and so, so silly in the best possible way. So, when they shared that they were going to be announcing their debut album, it felt perfectly serendipitous and I was intrigued. A stirring collection of lilting alt-folk reflections on relationships and identity, with I’m A TV, Martin proves themselves to not only be a fantastic actor, screenwriter and comedian, but also an accomplished musician and beautifully reflective songwriter. (ML)

NYX – NYX

By harnessing the sublime power of the collective human voice, the NYX drone choir have crafted a unique form of “psychedelic rebellion” on their eponymous debut album. Released via their own label, the ensemble – led by New Zealand-born composer & director Sian O’Gorman and made up of multi-talented vocalists & musicians – use electronics to manipulate their vocals and create their own idiosyncratic sounds; expanding the realms of what a traditional choir is capable of. I have been fortunate enough to witness the immense musical alchemy of NYX’s live performances several times; something which they have now truly harnessed on this debut solo offering. Inspired by Sian’s holistic and deeply human approach to singing, NYX have developed a collection of sounds that enrapture, inspire and intrigue the more that you engage with them. This is a profoundly moving record, best appreciated when listened to in one full sitting with headphones on and eyes closed. Total bliss. (KC)

Pigeon Dog – Beaks

Pigeon Dog’s debut album Beaks channels ’90s grunge with raw, Brody Dalle–esque vocals that grab you from the first note. The London three-piece blend warm tones with gritty guitar riffs and playful, tongue-in-cheek lyrics; proving they know how to have fun. The band mix catchy riffs and ear-wormy vocal hooks with rich harmonies, layering in ’60s psych-inspired synths for added texture. Their songs balance grit and groove perfectly, resulting in tracks that are both sultry and irresistibly catchy. Pigeon Dog know how to craft bangers that stick in your head while keeping the spirit playful and engaging.
(Ella Patenall – Contributor)

Roller Derby – When The Night Comes

I was lucky enough to work with German dream-pop duo Roller Derby helping them to spread the word about their second album, When The Night Comes, earlier this year; a task which wasn’t hard to do, as the album is just completely exquisite and impossible not to like. Showcasing the duo’s ability to meticulously interweave the luscious celestial vocals of Meyer with glistening multi-layered soundscapes and raw textures, it offers a truly captivating listen throughout. One of my definite highlights of the year was hosting not one, but two sold out shows with Roller Derby back in May. It was such a joy to be able to facilitate them being able to share their immersive, spellbinding sounds with adoring crowds at The Lexington in London and The Rossi Bar in Brighton, with perfect support from other favourites CATBEAR. A completely dreamy weekend. (ML)

Scrounge – Almost Like You Could

The follow-up to their debut mini-album Sugar, Daddy (2022), Almost Like You Could is the first full-length offering from South London post punk duo Scrounge. Together, lead vocalist & guitarist Lucy Alexander and drummer & vocalist Luke Cartledge move through chaos and despondency towards hope and redemption on this biting, vital collection of tracks. Whether Lucy is reflecting on the never-ending process of “coming out” as an queer person on ‘UTG’, or Luke is lamenting about urban isolation on ‘Nothing Personal’, Scrounge manage to hit the right nerve every time. Released via Ba Da Bing! Records, Almost Like You Could is a potent reminder that Scrounge remain driven by the desire to create meaningful art that represents who they are, as well as the voices of the allies and DIY communities they’re part of – something that we back all the way at GIHE. (KC)

Snocaps – Snocaps

Being a huge fan of both Waxahatchee and Swearin’, I was pretty exited to hear about new supergroup Snocaps. Featuring Katie Crutchfield and her twin sister Allison, along with MJ Lenderman and Brad Cook, this collaboration really is the stuff actual dreams are made of. This debut album flows with such a gorgeous, fuzzy allure and gloriously twee folk-strewn musicality and I cannot get enough of its beautiful, lilting energy. (ML)

Strange New Places – Second Puberty

The debut record from Belfast queer punks Strange New Places, Second Puberty has definitely been one of my most listened to albums of 2025. Another band who I was lucky enough to be able to host in both London and Brighton back in October, live they brought a joyous queer energy and a really life-affirming sense of unity, whilst the album as a whole offers a fierce celebration of queerness and neurodivergence. From heartfelt odes to friendship in the form of ‘Coraline’ and ‘YATPYFL’ to ‘Sleep For Dinner’s scuzzy reflection on burnout and depression and the empowering self-love anthem ‘Full Of Myself’; it celebrates the power of community, offering a a reassuring voice of solidarity and unity at a time when we so desperately need it. (ML)

Wombo – Danger in Fives

Kentucky-based, art-rock trio Wombo blend prog, indie, experimental, and psych influences with intelligent musicianship and bold artistry. Their tracks range from accessible to delightfully challenging, with soft, airy vocals floating over unusual, wonky guitar parts and driving basslines. Nothing is straightforward or predictable, yet the band manages to keep even their most experimental moments melodic and earwormy – with the occasional touch of dissonance, keeping you on edge. Angular and gritty guitars and inventive melodies mark Wombo as a band unafraid to push boundaries while still creating music that sticks. Danger in Fives is a great portrayal of what they are capable of. (EP) 

EPs

Junk Whale – See you around, I guess?

Having been big fans of Oxford’s grunge-pop faves Junk Whale since first hearing their 2022 debut, the fantastically named Caught In The Act Of Looking Weird, I was super excited when they released a gorgeous new EP back in May. Since then, See you around, I guess? has been another collection I’ve found myself playing non-stop, unable to get enough of its scuzzy raw emotion and lilting indie-pop energy. Despite covering poignant themes such as grief and mental illness, the EP as a whole oozes an uplifting effervescent spirit, each track offering an instantly catchy jangly earworm (and not a repeating chorus in sight!) The band supported Strange New Places at their London gig for us and really are a true force to be reckoned with live – there was “hairography” and everything. (ML)

THE NONE – CARE

I chose Birmingham-based experimental punk supergroup THE NONE as one of my Ones To Watch for 2025 after hearing their abrasive, politically driven cacophonies in the flesh at Supersonic Festival the previous year. CARE is the follow up to their debut EP, MATTER, and it’s another ear-eroding collection of visceral vocals, hefty riffs and pulverizing percussion. Front person Kai Whyte has a formidable voice; paired with a talent for writing engaging lyrics that cut through the masterfully intense, frenetic sounds that their bandmates Gordon Moakes, Jim Beck and Chris Francombe create. From the rallying cry of opening track ‘My People’ to the relentless riffs of closer ‘On Automatic’, CARE is both an assault on the senses and a vital reminder to aggressively challenge the status quo. I urge you to go and see this band live. You will be blown away by their talent. (KC) 

Problem Patterns – Boring Songs For Boring People

Equally informed by their desire for provocation, self-deprecation and amplification; Boring Songs For Boring People is another urgent and essential offering from Belfast queer punks Problem Patterns. Released via Alcopop! Records, the EP sees the four-piece reflect on the trials and tribulations of being in a DIY band and their frustrations at the performative behaviour of industry officials and musicians in the spotlight. In true Problem Patterns style, they tackle these subjects with cathartic screams, witty lyrical refrains and relentless riffs; undermining the idea that Alanah, Beth, Bev and Ciara could ever be accused of living up to the EP’s title. Whether they’re overcoming burnout on the record’s title track or shouting back against noisy neighbours on ‘Classic Rock Has Become My Prison’, Problem Patterns transform the mundanity of everyday life into intensely catchy punk anthems that provide the necessary rage, joy and catharsis we’ve been craving. (KC) 

Sijya – Leather & Brass

An idiosyncratic blend of digital and analogue synth textures and drifting atmospheric vocals; Leather & Brass is the second EP from South Asian composer and producer Sijya. Released via One Little Independent Records, this collection of tracks is a testament to her artistic resilience and experimental energy. Across the EP, Sijya’s immersive electronics intuitively expand and contract, providing her with the much-needed emotional space she craves in her music. Her ambiguous lyrical motifs afford listeners the same catharsis, as they float seamlessly over shape-shifting soundscapes like ‘I only want to crash’ and ‘Why do you fight me’. Leather & Brass is an essential listen for anyone who is looking for escapism through eccentric, intriguing electronica. (KC)

TTSSFU – Blown

By opening her second EP with a track titled ‘Cat Piss Junkie’, Manchester-based artist Tasmin Stephens aka TTSSFU has cemented herself as a candid new icon of guitar music. Full of her lush vocals and dreamy, shoegaze-inspired sounds, Blown is an ode to Tasmin’s growing pains as both an artist and a young woman; full of her reflections on friendship, unrequited romances and messy nights out. She is adept at tackling shame, humour and vulnerability in her lyricism; underscoring this with hazy, reverb-strewn guitars and heady dream-pop melodies. From the lush sounds of ‘Forever’ and ‘Call U Back’ through to the sweet discordance of ‘Being Young’, she faithfully captures the indecisive and exciting energy of being in your 20s and navigating the uncertain world around you. She is also just really funny, which you’ll see if you read this conversation I had with her for The Line Of Best Fit earlier this year. (KC)

 

Honourable Mentions

adults – the seeds we sow are sprouting buds nonetheless
Agnes Haus – Inexorable Ascent
BACKXWASH – Only Dust Remains
Bonnie Trash – Mourning You
The Dead Zoo – Suspects
Eilis Frawley – Fall Forward
Ethel Cain – Willoughby Tucker, I’ll Always Love You
feeo – Goodness
Glixen – Quiet Pleasures
Hilary Woods – Night CRIÚ
Japanese Breakfast – for melancholy brunettes and sad women
Jessica Winter – My First Album
Julien Baker & Torres – Send A Prayer My Way
Kae Tempest – Self Titled
Kathryn Mohr – Waiting Room
Klein – Sleep With A Cane (Mixtape)
Lucy Dacus – Forever Is A Feeling
Mari Somerville – Luster
Nastazia Bazil – From Beirut To Anywhere
The New Eves – The New Eve Is Rising
Penelope Trappes – A Requiem
The Schla La Las – The Schla La Las Are Out To Have Fun
Slung – IN WAYS
Various Artists – vari/ations – Ode to Oram
WISP – If Not Winter

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LISTEN: GIHE on Soho Radio with Blue Loop (23.10.25)

Tash, Kate and Mari were all back in the Soho Radio studio together, bringing listeners their usual eclectic mix of new music tunes from some of their favourite female, non-binary and LGBTQIA+ artists. They were also joined by London-based electronic musician and producer Emma Hall aka Blue Loop to talk about her upcoming debut album, Cycles.

Set for release on 7th November, Cycles is a deeply personal work for Emma, inspired by her experiences of being diagnosed with and undergoing treatment for breast cancer – for which she is now in remission. Emma spoke candidly about the context and inspiration behind specific tracks, the people she collaborated with on the record, and shared her excitement for the listening event and Q&A session she’ll be hosting on Saturday 8th November at The Cavendish Arms in Stockwell, South London, to help celebrate the release. You can grab a ticket here.

Listen back to the show below:

 

We’ll be back on Soho Radio on Thursday 13th November from 16:00-18:00 (GMT)
 Make sure you tune in via DAB or download the new Soho Radio app!
You can also listen at www.sohoradiolondon.com

Tracklist
Planningtorock x Bronski Beat – Smalltown Boy
Kelly Lee Owens – ASCEND
Nourished by Time – Crazy People
feeo – The Hammer Strikes The Bell
better joy – steamroller
Samia – Cinder Block
Whitelands – Glance
skullcrusher – dragon
Dogviolet – Now
Hadda Be – New To The Office
F*Choir – Ceasefire (You Cannot Stop The Sun)
Beverley Glenn Copeland – La Vita
Blue Loop – All Of You
**Interview with Blue Loop**
Beth Gibbons – Whispering Love
Pien – Totally Honest
HAAi – Voices (Tash’s Track Of The Show)
Hilary Woods – Taper (Kate’s Track Of The Show)
Breakup Haircut – I’m Okay (I Lied) (Mari’s Track Of The Show)
congratulations – This Life
No Other News – Flowers
Brain Leak – Moon Eyes
Madi Diaz – Ambivalence
Ailbhe Reddy – Align
Shy Charles – Come Little Children

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PLAYLIST: October 2025

The Get In Her Ears team have put together another eclectic mix of alt-pop & indie gems, reverb-drenched guitar tunes, DIY punk bangers, electronic musings & intriguing experimental sounds for your listening pleasure. Scroll through our recommendations below!

In order to best support the female, LGBTQIA+ and non-binary artists that we love here at GIHE, we are moving away from using Spotify as our main playlisting platform. We have now set up an account on TIDAL, so feel free to follow us on there! We’ve also included YouTube/bandcamp links for all of the tracks below, so there’s plenty of ways for you to get your new music fix.

You can still access our GIHE profile on Spotify (which we do not have a paid subscription for) but we urge you to use TIDAL, bandcamp or YouTube instead. Happy listening!

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN ON TIDAL

 

ARXX – ‘W.I.P’
GIHE are always excited when total faves ARXX share a new tune and the latest offering from the Brighton duo feels particularly special. With a gloriously catchy, country-inspired energy, ‘Work In Progress’ (WIP) offers a rousing, empowering anthem; a comforting acknowledgement that we still have a way to go, a subtle reassurance that it’s ok to have imperfections: “It’s about trying. It’s about getting it wrong and getting it right but finding the beauty in the process.”

Another instant earworm from Hanni and Clara, the release coincides with the band being featured on the soundtrack to the new Sally Wainwright drama Riot Women. It’s certainly an exciting time to be an ARXX fan and they truly deserve every bit of success that comes their way. They’re one of the hardest-working, and most lovely bands in the world.
(Mari Lane – Managing Editor)

Beauty Sleep – ‘You (You’re All I Wanted)’
Following the release of their glistening debut album, The Whole Damn Cake, Northern Irish radical alt-pop duo Beauty Sleep have shared a wonderfully euphoric new single. Shimmering with all the lo-fi hooks and scuzzy uplifting energy you could ever desire, ‘You (You’re All I Wanted)’ is “a love letter to failing and not giving up” – a perfect example of the empowering queer spirit of the band. Watch the wonderfully wacky video below and make sure you nab tickets to catch Beauty Sleep headlining for us at The Cavendish Arms on 27th November! With support from glitch-pop faves Dream Phone and pioneering songwriter Lein Sangster, it promises to be a pretty dreamy night. Tickets on DICE now and are always cheaper in advance. (ML)

congratulations – ‘This Life’
Full of chaotic tempo shifts, cathartic beats and relatable lyrics, ‘This Life’ by Brighton-based four-piece congratulations is a much needed distraction from the monotonous nature of the everyday routine. It’s taken from their debut album, Join Hands, which is due on 13th February 2026 via Bella Union. The band describe it as “a bombastic ode to first world problems and that feeling of losing at life before you’ve ever gotten out of bed.”
(Kate Crudgington – Features Editor)

Lala Lala – ‘Does This Go Faster?’
Having just signed to legendary label Sub-Pop, Lillie West aka Lala Lala has now shared a sparkling, synth-driven new single. Drenched in West’s rich, syrupy vocals and twinkling hooks, ‘Does This Go Faster?’ is steeped in a raw, stripped-back emotion as it flows with beautifully existential meanderings. (ML)

Marina Yozora – ‘Touché’
I was so pleased to discover this tender dream-pop tune by Japanese-born, London-based songwriter Marina Yozora in my GIHE inbox earlier this month. She describes ‘Touché’ as a “love letter” to her friends and fans, which she softly communicates through her delicate vocals, emotive lyrics and atmospheric guitar tones. I’m really excited to hear more new music from her in the future. (KC)

Jouska – ‘California’
Another graceful, shape-shifting offering from Norwegian songwriter and producer Jouska here, lifted from her recent album, How Did I Wind Up Here? ‘California’ is a hazy reflection on her first visit to Los Angeles and “finding calm in unexpected places”, which she explores through her lilting melodies, soft vocals and bittersweet lyrics. “I have a complicated relationship with the U.S.A, especially now,” Jouska elaborates. “There’s so much about it that I find difficult and a lot I still don’t fully understand. But that first visit stayed with me. It gave me space when I had nothing left to give, a strange kind of calm in the middle of everything falling apart.” (KC)

skullcrusher – ‘dragon’
Another disarming, wistful release from American indie artist skullcrusher here. Taken from her new album, And Your Song Is Like A Circle, ‘dragon’ is a song about disassociation and how, as skullcrusher so eloquently explains: “It is a heavy thing to feel the weight of living and pull yourself back to earth.” (KC)

Dogviolet – ‘Now’
The latest single from long time GIHE faves Dogviolet, who were one of the eight bands who played our 10th Birthday all-dayer at The Cavendish Arms last month. The dreamiest of days! Talking of dreamy, this new single showcases the band’s ability to create utterly dreamy soundscapes as its swirling dark majesty caresses the ears with a soaring, gritty splendour. Of the track, Naz from the band explains: “This song is about feeling so consumed by thoughts of the past and the future that you’re unable to move forward with your life, mentally trapped in a cycle of regret and nostalgia.” (ML)

Talking Violet – ‘Destroy’
Having been big fans of Talking Violet since first coming across their immersive “dreamo” sound back in 2018, the Ontario band have since been making waves and garnering acclaim for two sonically expansive albums, and it’s lovely to have another gorgeous track of theirs back in our ears. Rippling with a swirling, shoegaze-tinged allure and shimmering haze, ‘Destroy’ offers an stirring reflection on loss and acceptance. Of the track, songwriter and vocalist Jillian Goyeau explains: “(it’s) about closing a chapter in my life…before moving on I kinda needed to say goodbye…It’s me finally accepting that people can both love you and hurt you at the same time and vice versa.” (ML)

Red Ivory – ‘Crashing Down’
South London four-piece Red Ivory are new to team GIHE, but we’re already big fans of their brooding, distorted sound. Band members Eiliyah, Berry, Frida and Ivy began playing together in 2021 aged fourteen in their secondary school music rooms. Since then, they’ve been honing their skills and developing their songwriting, which has resulted in their upcoming EP, Please Leave, I Need To Wake Up Now, due on 28th November. ‘Crashing Down’ is the opening track on the record and it’s a dizzying reflection on the heightened state of anxiety that can arise when you’re under the influence. (KC)

THE NONE – ‘Pigs Need Feeding’
On one of our recent Soho Radio shows, I declared that punk-inspired four piece THE NONE were one of “the best live bands I’ve ever seen” and I stand by that statement. Kai Whyte is a formidable front person, backed by the cacophonous, momentous sounds of their talented bandmates Gordon Moakes, Jim Beck and Chris Francombe.

The band recently pressed their first two EPs, MATTER AND CARE, to vinyl and released them through Zennor Records. ‘Pigs Need Feeding’ is one of my favourite tracks, full of Kai’s raging reflections on their conflicting feelings about self-intoxication. “I was feeling some sort of shame about my vices, but it was juxtaposed with the knowledge that actual killers don’t feel any,” Kai explains. “I like a drink, but there are certain powerful people and organisations literally arming terror states that kill kids. Maybe I’m not the scumbag.” (KC)

Pinkshift – ‘Authority Problem’
Following gritty recent single ‘Vacant’ back in July, Maryland punk-rockers Pinkshift are back with the fierce, raging energy of ‘Authority Problem’. Propelled by an immense seething power and the raw searing force of front-person Ashrita Kumar’s vocals, it’s a perfect anti-establishment anthem: “”Fuck ICE, fuck the left and the right, fuck the false decorum of rules and laws and executive orders just created to make people feel small and helpless. Only I know who I am, and if you disrespect me then I don’t care, you’ll feel my wrath,” (ML)

Hadda Be – ‘New To The Office’
A gloriously scuzzy new single from south London band Hadda Be, ‘New To The Office’ offers an all-too relatable reflection on the anxious hallucinations of a Sunday night fever dream. It was recorded by Andy Ramsay of Stereolab and offers a gritty taste of what to expect from their upcoming second album. (ML)

Gravey – ‘Blessed With’
Following a five year hiatus, South London duo Soraya Fernandez and Nick White aka Gravey have now joined forces with bassist Myles Morgan and drummer Jonny Jurassic for an epic return to form. Reflecting on the complications and unpredictability of love, ‘Blessed With’ combines a dark, immersive groove with a raw punk-tinged passion. (ML)

Breakup Haircut – ‘I’m Okay (I Lied)’
Having been big faves since they formed at First Timers Fest many years ago, Breakup Haircut played for us at New River Studios recently supporting Strange New Places and – despite being a person down, as Ishani had hurt their ear the day before – Ripley, Delphine & Jordan still managed to put on an absolutely fantastic show! Their brand new single ‘I’m Okay (I Lied)’ is a perfectly catchy slice of punk-pop that comes ahead of their upcoming second album, No Worries If Not, out on 28th November via INH Records. (ML)

No Other News – ‘Flowers’
I was pleased to find a lovely email from Laura, vocalist & bassist of Italian indie-pop trio No Other News, in my GIHE inbox earlier this month. Based in Milan, the band – whose name is a reference to a line from the acclaimed film, The Banshees of Inisherin – write songs that are inspired by “universal themes like insomnia, awkward tenderness, and using someone else’s toothbrush to clean the kitchen sink.” I love the juxtaposition of bittersweet lyrics and playful indie melodies on this single ‘Flowers’. (KC)

 

Wax Jaw – ‘Creepshow’
Philadelphia five-piece Wax Jaw create emotionally charged guitar tunes that purge suffering and express joy simultaneously, and this track ‘Creepshow’ is the epitome of that ethos. It’s taken from their debut album, It Takes Guts!, which the band released via Born Loser Records earlier this month. The band revel in the duplicitous nature of life, love, politics and sexuality, playfully reminding listeners that “the horrors persist, but so do we!” (KC)

CHERYM ft. Uninvited – ‘Sofa Bed’
A cute, queer collaboration between Derry stars CHERYM and new upcoming band Univited, ‘Sofa Bed’ offers a fizzing reflection on coming to realise you may have romantic feelings for someone you consider a close friend; a catchy sapphic anthem, interweaving sugar-sweet vocals and a fresh, punk-pop energy.

Of the collaboration, CHERYM share: “We’re both not ashamed to admit losing hours of our lives sat in front of the TV watching Kerrang! in the early 2000s. It’s safe to say we knew quite early on the exact type of collaboration we wanted to make and saw it as an opportunity to create something that would make our younger selves feel seen and valued. It’s McBusted but more homoerotic and way better looking.” (ML)

Charley Stone – ‘I’ve Gotta Know’
The first of three new songs recorded with The Actual Band, ‘I’ve Gotta Know’ showcases the endearing vulnerability and playful lilting energy of Charley Stone. Taking the listener on a journey through the emotional states of a hopeless romantic caught up in a situationship, it’s another example of Stone’s ability to craft a perfectly catchy indie-pop ditty. (ML)

Rival Queens – ‘Time Goes By’
Following grunge-tinged singles ‘Not Your Enemy’ and ‘Right Now’ earlier this year, London based artist Sally-Anne Hickman aka Rival Queens is back with a reflective new single to celebrate the release of her debut solo EP, Crown and Conquer. A stirring rumination on moments we can never reclaim, it slows with a haunting melancholy with scuzzy shades of the likes of Dum Dum Girls. (ML)

Francis Of Delirium – ‘Little Black Dress’
Luxembourg songwriter Jana Bahrich aka Francis of Delirium is back with this infectious new single, ‘Little Black Dress’, released to coincide with the end of her EU tour supporting Blondshell. Inspired by the feeling of not having your expectations match your reality, the track is an angst-ridden offering that Jana wrote in the hopes that the urgency would translate when she’s on stage; giving her fans a chance to indulge in the messy, chaotic realm of desperation and disappointment with her. (KC)

The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart – ‘Kurt Cobain’s Cardigan’
Not only does this song have one of the best titles ever, it’s just super beautiful. As beautiful as one of Kurt’s cardies, in fact. Oozing a fuzzy, nostalgic energy, it encompasses the whirring stripped-back emotion that shines through whatever The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart create. They explain: “We probably would have never gotten into the things we love if it wasn’t for Kurt telling all his 13 year old fans to ‘go check out The Vaselines, Beat Happening, and Teenage Fanclub’ – bands that have a pretty different sound to Nirvana, but shared a similar spirit.” (ML)

PINS – ‘I’ll Be Yours’
Manchester post-punk outfit PINS have returned with ‘I’ll Be Yours’, a gritty new offering inspired by the early emotions of falling in love and the expectations placed on women’s roles within romantic relationships. Vocalist Faith Vern considers ‘I’ll Be Yours’ to be one of the most “tender” tracks she’s written for PINS to date, but it still smoulders with the band’s trademark shadowy post-punk sensibilities. (KC)

Ezra Furman – ‘One Hand Free’
Taken from the same studio sessions as Goodbye Small Head, Ezra Furman’s acclaimed tenth album released earlier this year, ‘One Hand Free’ is her new standalone single. Flowing with twinkling keys and the distinctive raw emotion of Furman’s vocals, it offers a deceptively jaunty reflection on “feeling so bad you’re not sure what species you even belong to anymore.” A self-described slice of “loser-core kill-shot”, it showcases all the quirky spirit and strangely uplifting grace we know and love from the innovative artist. (ML)

Coral – ‘Garden’
Swedish songwriter Miranda Engholm aka Coral has returned with this bittersweet track inspired by feelings of disappointment and loneliness. ‘Garden’ is the first taste of what her upcoming new album will sound like, which is set for release in the Spring of 2026. Through her gentle indie-pop melodies and earnest lyrics, Coral gently dismantles her feelings and tries to make peace with the idea of “playing in the garden but without all of your friends.” (KC)

Ailbhe Reddy – ‘Align’
I’m so pleased that Dublin-born songwriter Ailbhe Reddy is back with new music! ‘Align’ is the first single from her forthcoming album, which is due in early 2026 on her new label Don Giovanni Records. I loved her previous albums, Personal History and Endless Affair, so I’m looking forward to hearing more from her in the near future. For now though, I’m content to listen to ‘Align’ on a loop. It’s a lilting, compassionate reflection on a big breakup, tentatively tracing how memories and emotions shift and soften over time. (KC)

feeo – ‘The Hammer Strikes The Bell’
Lifted from her debut album, Goodness, released via AD 93 earlier this month, I’m transfixed by this track from London experimental artist feeo. She describes her album as “an exploration of simultaneous yet opposing states of being; darkness and lightness, obscurity and visibility and most fundamentally, solitude and togetherness” – something which is epitomised on ‘The Hammer Strikes The Bell’. Her calm, meditative voice and mixture of ambient & experimental sounds is strangely soothing here. (KC)

Hannah Schneider – ‘Lighthouse’
One half of acclaimed electronic duo AyOwA, Copenhagen-based artist Hannah Schneider is now set to release an innovative solo album early next year. Rejecting the use of AI in music, she recorded the record together with other musicians at a residency at the historical Thorvaldsens Museum. The first taste of the new album, ‘Lighthouse’ offers a glitchy soundscape, interweaving sparkling layers of sound alongside Schneider’s beautifully rich Beth Gibbons-reminiscent vocals. (ML)

Hilary Woods – ‘Taper’
An airy, shape-shifting soundscape that stirs the senses, ‘Taper’ beautifully showcases the versatile songwriting of Irish artist & composer Hilary Woods. Lifted from her upcoming new album, Night CRIÚ, which is set for release on 31st October via Sacred Bones (one of my favourite record labels), Hilary says ‘Taper’ is “a song that honours a presence to one that is absent. A love song that only a children’s choir could express fully.” Retaining her experimental spirit, but also seeing her return to a more song-based structure, Night CRIÚ is centered around Hilary’s vocals, which act as threads of connection to the past and the present. (KC)

Penelope Trappes – ‘The Mercy of The Hagetisse’
This slow-burning, haunting lament from the marvellous Penelope Trappes is the perfect soundtrack for a gloomy Halloween night. After sharing her poignant album, A Requiem, earlier this year, the Brighton-based Australian artist is set to share a companion piece, titled Æternum, on 31st October via One Little Independent Records. ‘The Mercy of The Hagetisse’ features on Penelope’s new record, which she summoned from a place of grief and intense emotional vulnerability. Throughout the track, Penelope explores the compassion and the cruelty of Hagetisse – a witch, seer, or hag in Old Dutch folklore – through her melancholic vocals, un-nerving electronic textures and steady, somber beats. (KC)

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PLAYLIST: September 2025

The Get In Her Ears team have put together another eclectic mix of indie and alt-folk gems, reverb-drenched guitar tunes, electronic musings & intriguing experimental sounds for your listening pleasure. Take some time to scroll through our recommendations below!

In order to best support the female, LGBTQIA+ and non-binary artists that we love here at GIHE, we are moving away from using Spotify as our main playlisting platform, so we have included YouTube and/or bandcamp links for all of the tracks on this playlist. You can still access our GIHE profile on Spotify (which we do not have a paid subscription for) but we are in the process of choosing a different platform to share new music with you.

As always, we encourage you to follow the artists below on their social media, sign up to their mailing lists, go to their gigs and buy their records from bandcamp if you can!

Queen Of Nothing – ‘Hell Is A Lonely Place’
Despite its gloomy namesake, this track from London-based musician Abi Crisp aka Queen Of Nothing is actually an “anthem for queer joy.” It’s the first single from her upcoming EP, All the Love That’s Left, and it’s full of her yearning vocals, reverb-heavy guitar and emotive lyricism. “I wanted to write a song that felt both hopeful and defiant for anyone who might relate to it,” Abi comments about the context of ‘Hell Is A Lonely Place’. “Even in those moments of joy and self-acceptance, it can be so hard to let go of the negative emotions we grow used to.” This tenacity is reflected in the track’s striking volume shifts and gritty-but-buoyant guitar riffs. (Kate Crudgington – Features Editor)

TTSSFU – ‘forever’
Taken from her recent EP, Blown, this is the latest single from Manchester-based artist Tasmin Stephens aka TTSSFU. ‘forever’ is a nostalgic reflection on a lifelong friendship, full of her lush vocals and dreamy, shoegaze-inspired guitar sounds. (KC)

Whitelands – ‘Glance’
GIHE favourites Whitelands are back with new music and the the announcement of their second album! Sunlight Echoes is set for release on 30th January 2026 via Sonic Cathedral, and ‘Glance’ is the first offering from the new record. It shimmers with the shoegaze band’s trademark sensitivity, but also showcases a refreshing new dynamic to their songwriting. ‘Glance’ was written after vocalist and guitarist Etienne overcame a period of writers block. “I wasn’t really catching my stride with songs and I called up Neil Halstead [of Slowdive] for advice,” he explains. “When I next saw him he asked if I had solved it and I told him yes, as I’d had my heart broken. He laughed and was like, ‘Yeah, that’ll do it’.” This experience is mirrored in the accompanying video for ‘Glance’ which features British film stars David Jonsson (The Long Walk, Alien: Romulus, Rye Lane, Industry) and Honor Swinton Byrne (The Souvenir, I Am Love) – as well as Estella from Big Joanie! (KC)

Needy Pet – ‘Mental Health’
Self described Irish ‘glam-punk’ band Needy Pet have been building a reputation over the last few months for their high-energy live shows, and are now ready to blast into your ears with their stomping debut single. A raging reflection on the state of Irish mental health services, ‘Mental Health’ showcases Needy Pet’s ability to create catchy ‘70s inspired anthems with a fresh, socially conscious drive. (Mari Lane – Managing Editor)

LOBSTERBOMB – ‘Falling’
Another month, another banger from Berlin−based post−punk outfit LOBSTERBOMB. The band say that this track ‘Falling’ is “about looking instead of running away, about accepting instead of holding on; and about welcoming the new version of yourself, even if it hurts at first.” (KC)

Maria Iskariot – ‘Witte Rook’
First catching our attention earlier this year with seething single ‘Leugenaar’, Dutch band Maria Iskariot have now announced that their debut album will be out in the world next month. And, ahead of the album’s release, they have shared another slice of raw, no-frills punk in new single ‘Witte Rook’ (white smoke). Fizzing with a wonky, distorted allure as the immense gritty passion of front person Helena Cazaerck’s vocals rage throughout, the band describe the track as “…a victory for losers, an attempt at forgiveness, swallowing, biting in your own lip and saliva that tastes like iron.” Wereldwaan, the upcoming debut album from Maria Iskariot, is set for release on 31st October. (ML)

Softcult – ‘16/25’
I was so excited to hear the news that Ontario sibling duo Softcult have finished their debut album! When A Flower Doesn’t Grow is set for release on 30th January 2026 via Easy Life Records, and ’16/25′ is the first offering from the LP. The track offers a scathing commentary on the predatory behaviour of older men who groom younger women, which the band deliver through spiralling riffs, piston-like percussion and haunting vocals. As vocalist and guitarist Mercedes Arn-Horn explained to me when I interviewed her back in 2024, this new album will mark another evolution in Softcult’s sound, something which is immediate and obvious on this new track. (KC)

Mannequin Flowers – ‘Six Words’
Cascading with fuzzy hooks and lush crystalline vocals, ‘Six Words’ is the latest single from upcoming London band Mannequin Flowers. A dreamy soundscape powered by raw emotion and gritty energy, it offers a soaring insight into what this new band are able to create; of the track, the band explain that “it captures the ache of loving a vision that can never be real”. Shimmering with shades of Cocteau Twins, it marks Mannequin Flowers out as definite ones to keep your ears and eyes peeled for over the next few months. (ML)

Better Joy – ‘Steamroller’
A defiant anthem about reclaiming strength in the face of loss, ‘Steamroller’ is the new single from Manchester-based Bria Keely, aka Better Joy. Whirring with fuzzy hooks as Keely’s sugar-sweet vocals flow with a sparkling emotion, it offers a catchy taste of her upcoming new EP, at dusk, set for release on 31st October. (ML)

Larlin – ‘Limbo’
‘Limbo’ is the third single from alt-rock Brighton trio Larlin. Fronted by Maryann, the band create cathartic, driving anthems influenced by the sounds of Wolf Alice and Nieve Ella. This track is about the frustration of being stuck inside a doomed relationship that you’re not quite ready to let go of, which is reflected through brooding riffs and Maryann’s yearning vocals. (KC)

Lusa Morena – ‘You Don’t Keep Away’
Having previously been blown away by the swirling immersive energy of Portuguese, London-based band Lusa Morena when they played for us live a couple of years back, I was excited to hear of their revived iteration as a theatrical rock duo. With debut single ‘You Don’t Keep Away’, they reflect on the all-too-common experiences of being made to feel uncomfortable by men with a fiery impassioned spirit and playful tongue-in-cheek wit. (ML)

Read The Room – ‘Phoenix’
A fierce collision of different musical influences delivered with a fresh, rousing energy, ‘Phoenix’ is the high-octane new single from Norwich rockers Read The Room. It offers an impassioned reflection on our ability to overcome trauma and rise, ‘like a phoenix’, from the ashes. (ML)

Mia Joan – ‘Us’
The latest single from London-based artist Mia Joan, ‘Us’ offers a poignant reflection on love, an earnest dedication to “the one person who loves every part of you, even when you feel you’re being held back by all of your past selves.” Flowing with lilting melodies alongside the deep resonant emotion of Joan’s vocal, I just love its shimmering heartfelt grace. (ML)

Marine Store Dealer – ‘Speed Back To Me’
Originally from Nottingham and Istanbul respectively, London-based Marine Store Dealer create shimmering folk-tinged soundscapes, interweaving dreamy layers of instrumentation. Set to release their second album, When We Swim Outside In The Floods In The Streets, later this Autumn, their new single ‘Speed Back To Me’ is out now. (ML)

Automatic – ‘Black Box’
The latest single from dark-pop trio Automatic, ‘Black Box’ oozes a sweeping majestic groove as fuzzy beats propel the track forwards. As sultry hypnotic vocals flow throughout, it offers an infectious synth-driven anthem. Of the track, the band explain: “It’s a pretty straightforward critique of people that have sold out on a large scale, specifically within creative industries…” Is It Now?, the new album from Automatic, is out now. (ML)

Tusks – ‘Cold Storm’ (TAAHLIAH Remix)
Tash and I have been loving the remixes that London-based electronic songwriter and producer Tusks has been sharing recently, and this collaboration with Scotland-based artist & DJ TAAHLIAH is no exception! It’s lifted from her new EP, Gold – The Remixes, which is out tomorrow (1st October) via One Little Independent Records. (KC)

Noé Solange – ‘Home’
This atmospheric, soothing soundscape comes from London-based, Dutch-Indonesian producer Noé Solange. ‘Home’ is the second single from her upcoming EP, Moments, set for release on 13th October via Anjunachill. “It captures the complexities of holding onto the past, searching for a sense of belonging and letting go,” Noé explains about the tracks that form her new record; all reflected in her blend of ambient synths, gentle vocals and lilting beats. (KC)

Donna Thompson – ‘What Is It?’
Set to release a new EP in November, London-based Donna Thompson fuses together elements of hip-hop, folk and indie with a soulful impassioned grace. Of new single ‘What Is It?’, she explains: “I’ve been thinking about the deconstruction of traditional ideas on how my role as a female in a cis relationship has predefined expectations that often don’t align with what loving someone feels like. I can still love you if I don’t wanna wash your underwear.” What In The World, the new EP from Donna Thompson, is out on 21st November via Prah Recordings. (ML)

Flock Of Dimes – ‘Defeat’
A beautiful reflection on personal growth, ‘Defeat’ is the latest single from Flock Of Dimes, the new project of Jenn Wasner (Wye Oak, Bon Iver). Combining rippling hooks with a sweeping shimmering emotion, it offers a heartfelt first taste of her upcoming album, The Life You Save, out on 10th October via Sub Pop. Of the track, she explains: “It represents a moment of total surrender. It’s about the moment I finally allowed myself to accept my own powerlessness…” (ML)

Stella Donnelly – ‘Feel It Change’
This is the latest single from Australian songwriter Stella Donnelly, inspired by her ruminations on an inevitably doomed relationship. It’s lifted from her upcoming new album, Love and Fortune, which is set for release on 7th November via Brace Yourself Records (UK & Europe) and Dot Dash Recordings (globally). Stella’s new record is a reflection on a time of profound change and growth, which shines through in her considered instrumentation and candid-yet-poetic lyricism. (KC)

Josienne Clarke – ‘In The Dark Of The Night’
Described as “a hug in song form, a held hand through an anxious night,” this tender offering from songwriter and guitarist Josienne Clarke is exactly that. Lifted from her upcoming album, Far From Nowhere, which she will release via her own label (Corduroy Punk) on 17th October, ‘In The Dark Of The Night’ is a dreamy offering designed to lull listeners into reassurance, which Josienne achieves through her acoustic guitar and soothing vocals. Her upcoming album will be accompanied by a short film titled Deluded, directed by Alec Bowman Clarke, which offers a behind-the-scenes peek into the album’s creation. Currently screening at festivals, the film will be shown throughout Josienne’s UK tour this October. (KC)

Brain Leak – ‘Moon Eyes’
Following the gloriously hazy allure of debut ‘Trying’, Manchester based Brain Leak are back with their “Lana moment’ in the form of sparkling single ‘Moon Eyes’. As the delicate celestial vocals of Tara-Gabriella Engelhardt (Adjustments) ripple with a stripped-back emotion alongside glistening keys, it showcases a more vulnerable side to the songwriter; a beautifully introspective ode to personal growth. Tara-Gabriella explains more: “Sometimes relationships evolve in completely unforeseen ways, and that can be scary if you’re a sensitive person like I am who struggles with change. This song is me coming to terms with that change.” Brain Leak also features Sidonie Hand-Halford (The Orielles), Jess Branney (Peaness, BC Camplight) and Giulia Bonometti (Working Men’s Club). (ML)

Snakeskin – ‘October Sun’
Beirut-based duo Fadi Tabbal and Julia Sabra aka Snakeskin are new to me, but I’m captivated by their haunting electronica. This track ‘October Sun’ is taken from their upcoming third album, We live in sand, which is due on 10th October as a co-release between Ruptured and Beacon Sound. Penned as the war in Gaza spread to Lebanon, the LP has been described as their “starkest and most immediate work to date,” blending industrial and ambient elements to reflect the unpredictable and harsh realities of the world around them. (KC)

Jouska – ‘Season Of Dread’
Norwegian artist Jouska said she penned this track when she felt like she was “stuck inside a winter that wouldn’t end – both emotionally and physically.” It’s taken from her upcoming album, How Did I Wind Up Here?, set for release on 17th October. I admire the way Jouska moves through heavy emotions with impressive grace here. (KC)

Lōwli – What’s It All For?
I’ve mentioned (multiple) times before that Irish musician and composer Lōwli is one of my favourite new music discoveries this year, and I’m really looking forward to hearing her debut album, Window In The Woods, in full – which is due on 24th October via VETA Records. This latest single ‘What’s it all for?’ is laced with her trademark melancholic keys, yearning vocals and poetic lyrics. (KC)

Blue Loop – ‘Luxury Chords’
London-based electronic producer Emma Hall aka Blue Loop describes ’Luxury Chords’ as “a woozy, love-soaked ballad” that she wrote for her partner during the bleakest days of her own chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer, which she is now in remission from. It’s lifted from her upcoming album, Cycles, which is set for release on 7th November. The track is inspired by the simultaneous coexistence of love, grief and suffering; a poignant sentiment that I think lots of people will be able to relate to. (KC)

Klein – ‘rich dad poor dad’
I’m so glad I unearthed this experimental gem from UK rapper Klein in my GIHE inbox. ‘rich dad poor dad’ is taken from her upcoming record, sleep with a cane, due on 1st October, which is described as a UK rap record “in the form of an ambient folklore mixtape.” I really love her hypnotic layering of sounds and I’m looking forward to listening to the record in full. ‘rich dad poor dad’ is also accompanied by a self-directed music video, which features Klein in different locations in South London, including the iconic Windrush Square in Brixton. (KC)

Hilary Woods – ‘Endgames’
I’ve been a fan of Irish artist Hilary Woods for some time, so I was pleased to see that she’ll be releasing her new album, Night CRIÚ, on 31st October via Sacred Bones (one of my favourite record labels.) Retaining her experimental spirit, but also seeing her return to a more song-based structure, the album is centered around Hilary’s vocals which act as threads of connection to the past and the present. This track ‘Endgames’ is the first hint at what’s to come; a dynamic, shape-shifting soundscape that stirs the senses. (KC)

Jessica Moss – ‘until all are free’
As a core member of the Montréal chapter of Musicians For Palestine, violinist and composer Jessica Moss felt compelled to write her new solo record to keep people’s eyes and ears fixed on the ongoing genocide in Gaza. Her meditative LP, Unfolding, due on 24th October via Constellation, is divided into four parts titled; “no one / no where / no one is free / until all are free” and this track ‘until all are free’ is the poignant closing composition. Unfolding is dedicated to “a free Palestine in our lifetime.” (KC)

Agnes Haus – ‘Persona’
Described as “a hallucinatory polyphonic study of external perceptions of what it means to live in a perpetual liminal state,” I am deeply intrigued by Brighton-based non-binary artist Agnes Haus’ new work. This track ‘Persona’ is lifted from their upcoming album, Inexorable Ascent, set for release on 7th November via Nite Hive, and forms part of a collection of drone-based modular synthesiser sounds composed solely between the hours of midnight and 4am. Agnes locked themselves in their attic studio every night for two weeks in order to work in this way. “I watched granular Bergman and Tarkovsky films in the background while I crudely experimented on my small modular synthesiser,” they explain. “I had been feeling like a pariah at the time by shunning binary systems on all levels, from politics to everyday life, which had become suffocating in the online world. I kind of anaesthetised myself in the late-night hours, focusing on the subtleties of the quiet particulars of sound – the details of the infinite intonations in between.” Watch the self-directed video for ‘Persona’ below. (KC)

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