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Manchester rapper KinKai has returned with his first solo release in six years, unveiling new single Rendezvous Blues via ROOT 73 Records.Blending jazzy boom bap, neo-soul and alternative UK hip hop, the track finds KinKai reflecting on the emotional aftermath of a date that never quite lived up to expectations. Equal parts introspective and relatable, Rendezvous Blues captures the awkwardness, disappointment and quiet humour that often come with modern dating.Produced by Paya, the single pairs soulful, live feel instrumentation with KinKai’s signature conversational lyricism, marking the start of a new creative chapter for the Manchester artist.After building a reputation through…
J Hus is back with two new tracks, ‘Moonlight’ and ‘Clean Run’, marking the start of a fresh chapter for one of the UK’s most distinctive voices.Leading the release is the infectious ‘Moonlight’, co-produced by P2J and Cole YoursTruly, bringing a warm, expansive sound, while ‘Clean Run’, produced by JAE5, sees Hus return to his rap focused roots. Across both tracks, he explores ambition, loyalty and perseverance with the effortless melodies and sharp lyricism that have become his trademark.The release follows a standout run for the British Gambian artist, including last year’s collaboration with Asake on ‘Gold’ and a sold…
There’s a particular kind of grin that spreads across Stu Grayson’s face when he talks about Mystery Wrestling. It’s not just pride, though there’s plenty of that, it’s something closer to mischief. The kind of mischief that comes from knowing the audience has no ideawhat’s coming, and that’s exactly the point. Born in Gatineau, Quebec, Mystery Wrestling has steadily grown from a small, weird, passionate local project into one of the most talked-about independent promotions in North America, and now, the UK. With a debut London date set for August 29 at the Big Penny Social (and now a new…
Canadian rock icon Bif Naked marks a milestone this year as ‘Superbeautifulmonster’, the album she has called her favourite record of her entire catalogue, celebrates its 20th anniversary with a vinyl reissue arriving in 2026. Two decades on, the record stands as one of the most emotionally resonant and personally significant entries in a career defined by fearlessness, honesty, and artistic evolution. ‘Superbeautifulmonster’ arrived as Bif’s most ambitious and emotionally charged work to date. Recorded at Vancouver’s storied Mushroom Studios with producers Dave Fortman, Kevin Kadish, and Peter Karroll, the album traded the radio gloss of its predecessor for heavier…
One day before the United States’ Trump-stained 250th birthday party, Margo Price has made her own contribution to festivities with an angry, sorrowful and occasionally jubilant set of protest songs. Price has made her political opinions pretty clear in recent years, most notably at the 2025 Newport Folk Festival, where she introduced her version of Woody Guthrie’s “Deportee (Plane Wreck At Los Gatos)” with a cry of “Fuck ICE!” “Deportee (Plane Wreck At Los Gatos)” is one of nine songs she’s recorded for Days Of Unrest – five covers and four originals: “Can’t Stand Still”, which she first played in…
Truman Sinclair. Photo credit: Travis Bailey.Well that’s it from us for this week. If you’re an AUK supporter your new playlist will be with you at 5pm tonight. Don’t forget about our 25 year anniversary event in November which takes place across two stages in Liverpool at the end of November and features Chuck Prophet and Steve Wynn among others. Tickets are available from this link.We leave you in the meantime dear reader with a new song from the amazingly talented Chicago-born and LA-based singer-songwriter Truman Sinclair which probably needs no further comment other than to note it’s another three…
Credit: Nathan ChapmanIf you’re not subscribing to our monthly supporters newsletter you’ll be missing out on our exclusive supporters playlist of the best new americana we’ve heard over the last month which this month includes new tracks by Rodney Crowell, Fruit Bats, Ryan Bingham, Juana Everett and The Hanging Stars among others – as always we trawl through the best Americana we’ve heard recently so you don’t have to.For this month’s supporters giveaway we have a vinyl copy of the new album from multi-talented singer, songwriter and musician Ashley McBryde Wild.Produced by Lindeville collaborator John Osborne (Brothers Osborne) and recorded…
Jamie Webster: Small Town Life(Modern Sky)DL/StreamingOut NowJamie Webster releases Small Town Life, another taste of his fourth album, Running Round The Sun, with a video featuring some familiar faces.Small Town Life arrives a month after the track Just Begun, which accompanied the announcement of his new album. It’s a gripping cut of new music, co-written with Kieran Shudall of Circa Waves and borne of his sessions at the legendary Rockfield studios in the company of ace Manic Street Preachers producer, Dave Eringa.Both the new single and album present us with an opportunity to come back to Jamie’s story, the electrician…
Following the release of his Vestibule EP, cult favourite Galcher Lustwerk returns with a remixed rendition featuring mixes from Ricardo Villalobos, Skee Mask, Saoirse, and Yaleesa Hall, out now via StrataSonic. A New York City-based producer, Lustwerk has become one of the most prolific names in the underground, recognised for his fusion of hazy house grooves, storytelling, and hip-hop-inspired vocals. Originally dropped on February 3, the Vestibule EP is a warm-toned, three-track release, featuring rolling percussion, introspective lyrics, and subtle cosmic synths. Opening the remix EP is Chilean producer and DJ Ricardo Villalobos, known for his genre and boundary-defying productions…
Ahead of their shows with Biffy Clyro and at 2000trees, Marmozets have shared a new single, Closer To You. It’s the first single they’ve dropped since their new album Co.War.Dice arrived at the end of May and serves as a love letter from vocalist Becca Bottiomley to bandmate and husband Jack. “Closer To You started on an acoustic guitar during an improv session in the living room of Jack’s parents’ old house,” Becca says. “The chorus came out of nowhere, but looking back, it clearly came from a very real place. Early on in my relationship with Jack, I wanted…
Junior Simba returns with ‘Walter White’, a collaboration with vocalist Manz that leans into urgency, ambition and forward motion. Built around driving basslines, UKG-leaning drums and a heavy low-end, the track is direct and physical. It moves fast without feeling rushed, holding tension while letting the vocal carry a clear message about grafting, staying focused and pushing through. There’s something raw in it, but also a sense of control, like everything is pointed in the same direction. “Walter White is about making it. Hard work and grafting.” — Manz Where some of his recent releases leaned more inward, ‘Walter White’…
With his new album WHAT IF I SAY NO? arriving on 24 July, Songer is keeping the momentum going with the release of his latest single, “SOMETHING I SAID.”Built around nostalgic production from Blueboy & Dash, the track pairs Songer’s trademark sharp lyricism with an infectious summer ready sound. It’s the final preview of the 15-track album, which also features fellow UK artist KiLLOWEN and promises to explore themes of nostalgia, resilience and the realities of modern life.To celebrate both the upcoming album and the FIFA 2026 World Cup, Songer recently hosted a special fan event featuring DJ sets, a…