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Jay Moussa-Mann’s “Mediocre Men” is a sharp, quirky slice of alternative pop from Middlesbrough, England…. apunchy, synth-driven pop earworm with sharp hooks and confident songwriting energy.It is one of those tracks that does not waste any time, with the vocals coming in within the first five seconds. It is very synth-rich, with thick bass lines that are sure to become an earworm for new listeners. There is also a strong balance of acoustic guitars throughout, paired with Jay’s contemporary pop vocal hooks.The sound of this honestly reminded me of some of the biggest female singer-songwriters out there, such as Taylor…
Wotts delivers a hazy, melodic closer with “ALOHA!”, a dreamy indie pop cut emerging from Ottawa, Canada. The act known as Wotts was originally a duo and has now become a solo project, which feels a touch more intimate than before, but is still very much welcome…. adreamy, psychedelic indie closer that balances intimacy and groove with effortless replay value.It is a soft, psychedelically leaning indie pop track that has all the hallmarks of something that could go viral, with soothing backing vocals, an infectious beat, and a very “Tame Impala”-inspired bridge after the chorus, which certainly stands out.The single…
Sparky’s Magic Piano return with “Orange Juice”. The striking new indie rock tune is actually the second track on the double A-side single “Chaos/Orange Juice”…. a raw andstripped-back, nostalgic indie rocker that captures the raw charm of mid-2000s garage revival energy.It has a nostalgic, breezy feel, with guitars that act like a time capsule, taking you back to mid-2000s UK indie. With light, airy vocals layered on top, it delivers an almost sun-soaked, guitar-driven soundscape.It is a very organically built track with only a few layers, which actually works in its favour by showcasing the band in their purest form.…
With just over a month to go, the team behind Leicester’s Uprising have added the final piece of the puzzle to an already stacked bill. This year sees the festival celebrate a massive tenth anniversary, promising an action-packed day of rock and metal at the O2 Academy on Saturday, 23rd May 2026.Completing the Uprising 9 line-up are The Sun’s Journey Through The Night. The intense creation of a masked frontman known only as “No One,” the project has spent four years honing a signature style of chaotic and cathartic black metal. With three albums already under their belt, the band…
Alexxis Falcon is the current Progress Wrestling Women’s World Champion and is set to defend her title against the winner of the Super Strong Style 16 Tournament. Soundsphere sat down with Alexxis Falcon to discuss her time as champion, her journey to becoming a professional wrestler, and her pride in representing the city of Hull each time she walks to the ring. Image credit: Progress Wrestling Soundsphere: Where did your wrestling journey begin as a fan and then as a performer? Alexxis Falcon: I started watching it with my late granddad when I was young, and when the Hardys were…
Thea Gilmore is one of the most remarkable voices in contemporary British songwriting. Her work is often experimental, thrillingly so at times, and she moves effortlessly between genres without ever being defined by them. Elements of pop, indie and folk run through her music, though much of it resists easy categorisation. What remains constant is her unique blend of brilliant voice and incisive, authentic, deeply personal songwriting.Given her prolific output, more than twenty albums across nearly three decades, it is surprising that Gilmore is not more widely recognised. Her catalogue is rich, varied and often uncompromising, rooted in intimate storytelling…
Emerging Georgia singer/songwriter Clover County, whose debut album, Finer Things, was released in September 2025 via her own label Undercover Lover Records in partnership with Thirty Tigers, has announced a short series of tour dates in the UK and Ireland.Produced by Carrie K (Noah Kahan, Maggie Antone, Koe Wetzel), Finer Things is a coming-of-age soundtrack that explores romantic, familial and platonic love with a winking charm and an observing eye. Clover County shared: “Finer Things is the shoebox I keep under my bed full of old love letters and trinkets I can’t quite let go of. It’s polaroids, bottle caps,…
In this new entry in our ‘Diamonds In The Rough’ category, we would like to introduce you to upcoming artist Soon and his brand new album titled Neptun Blues. Emerging artist Soon has officially released his highly anticipated new album Neptun Blues, out now and already making waves as one of his most personal and musically ambitious projects to date. Released on November 20th, 2025, the album is a powerful statement of growth, pain, rebirth, and purpose; a genre-bending body of work that blends Trap and R&B with a vibrant global sound. More than just an album, Neptun Blues is…
Electric Mode had the pleasure of reviewing The Prodigy at Utilita Arena in Birmingham on 18th April, where the adored band delivered a high-intensity live performance that demonstrated their continued strength as a headline act. Carl Cox was the perfect opener of the night, treating the arena to a two-hour, three-deck vinyl masterclass that showcased why he remains one of the most respected figures in electronic music, blending technical skill with deep selection and flawless pacing, steadily building the atmosphere inside the arena and setting a focused, high-energy tone for the evening ahead. From the opening moment of The Prodigy’s…
Imprinted is an upcoming horror game by Cobalt Lane where players enter the mind of Vince, an audio engineer sitting down for a day’s work, when things start to take a hauntingly creepy turn. The game presents like an OS simulator, and players learn about Vince, his profession, his personal entanglements and his struggles by interacting with his computer, but as him. Soon, a chilling tale begins to emerge, one that touches on identity, obsession, music – and the unquiet dead. Soundsphere interviewed the game’s creator, Filippo Beck Peccoz, to learn what inspired him to tell this story and present…
Elsewhere, there’s a cameo from Machine Head’s Robb Flynn, on the brawling Revenger. From an artistic perspective, Andy finds the idea of such things “for the sake of numbers to be pretty hollow”, even if he gets the maths on it. But in this case, there’s a deeper connection. “Robb was one of the first people in a respected metal band to go, ‘Hey, this band’s fucking awesome, and you guys are wrong about them,’” says Andy. “That was really revelatory for us, because all of a sudden we started getting kind of shit on in the U.S. press, and…
El Tony Mate’s Selected Sessions series just came to Basel for a special show at the famous fondue bar Hafechäs. The invite-only event on April 9 brought together only 75 carefully chosen guests for a night of cutting-edge electronic music in a small space. Sofia Kourtesis, a Peruvian house and techno artist who was recently on the cover of Mixmag and announced as a DJ-Kicks artist for March 2026, led the session. Swiss selector Sebastian Konrad joined her, which gave the small Basel showcase a strong local presence. The event itself was only for a small group of people, but…