Hot Picks 1/2/26 Part One – The Best New Releases

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Photo: Barney Goodall

Today we bring to you our hottest finds of the week. We have curated a list of the best releases from our musical travels this week and are putting them all in one place for your listing pleasure! This coverage is created via #sustainablecurator

Artist: Dog Years

Release: ‘Play Nice’

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Hailing from Newcastle upon Tyne, Dog Years have released the must-hear indie-rock single, ‘Play Nice’. We adore the exquisite musicianship, charismatic performances and engaging lyrics. ‘Play Nice’ is a single that sets Dog Years above the noise this February.

https://dogyearsmusic.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/dogyearsmusic
https://dogyearsmusic.bandcamp.com/
https://www.instagram.com/dogyearsmusic/

Artist: Boneyard Rebels

Release: ‘Raincoat’

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Montreal-based Boneyard Rebels, have released the brilliant alternative-rock single, ‘Raincoat’. It is fuelled by driving instrumentation, addictive melodies and punchy production. ‘Raincoat’ is a single that needs to be on your new release playlist.

https://www.facebook.com/share/1BFenmWuYG/
https://www.instagram.com/boneyard_rebels/

Artist: NOAPOLOGY

Release: ‘Pull Me In’

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Hailing from Poland, NOAPOLOGY has released the magnificent melodic-metal single, ‘Pull Me In’. It is fuelled by driving instrumentation, emotive performances and an intelligent arrangement. ‘Pull Me In’ is a powerful single that demands a listen this Winter.

Http://noapologyband.com
Http://sershenzaritskaya.bandcamp.com
Http://instagram.com/noapology_official

Artist: Dr. Evangelos Viazis

Release: ‘Kapodistrias A Nation Betrayed’

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Hailing from Greece, Dr. Evangelos Viazis has released the outstanding art-rock single, ‘Kapodistrias A Nation Betrayed’. It is fuelled by charismatic performances, engaging lyrics and magnetic melodies. ‘Kapodistrias A Nation Betrayed’ is a single that stays with the listener long after the music has ended.

https://facebook.com/viazis
https://twitter.com/viazisevangelos
https://www.instagram.com/dr.viazisevangelos

Artist: Barney Goodall

Release: ‘City Wanderings’

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Liverpool-based Barney Goodall has released the phenomenal acoustic-rock single, ‘City Wanderings’. It is complete with moving melodies, charming performances and rich production. ‘City Wanderings’ is a single that will have you reaching for the repeat button this week.

https://www.barneygoodall.com
https://www.facebook.com/barneygoodall.music/
https://barneythegoodall.bandcamp.com/
https://www.instagram.com/barney.goodall

FVMusicBlog January 2026

If you would like to submit your music for a playlist or review consideration, please submit here.

Also! Check out the awesome other artists on the ‘Discovered This Week’ Playlist!

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