Hot Picks 1/5/26 Part Two - The Best New Releases

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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 listening pleasure! This coverage is created via #sustainablecurator

Artist: Tamer Sağcan

Release: ‘Home: Universes’

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Hailing from Turkey, Tamer Sağcan has released the brilliant cinematic album, ‘Home: Universes’. It is fuelled by exquisite musicianship, intelligent arrangements and warm production. ‘Home: Universes’ is a moving release that will have you reaching for the repeat button this Spring.

https://www.tamersagcan.com
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https://www.instagram.com/tsagcan/

Artist: Ekelle

Release: ‘(Turn Me) Loose’

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Hailing from Toronto, Ekelle has released the must-hear pop single, ‘(Turn Me) Loose’. It is complete with driving instrumentation, charismatic performances and vibrant melodies. ‘(Turn Me) Loose’ is a standout single that needs to be heard this May.

https://officialekelle.com/
https://www.facebook.com/officialekelle/
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https://www.instagram.com/officialekelle/

Artist: Apollo1

Release: ‘RELEASE’

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Hailing from Durham, Apollo1 has released the outstanding hip-hop album, ‘RELEASE’. It is fuelled by engaging lyrics, intelligent arrangements and driving backing instrumentation. ‘RELEASE’ is an album that makes Apollo1 stand apart from the noise this May.

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Artist: ether.UNLIMITED

Release: ‘Bussa Move’

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Hailing from Tampa, ether.UNLIMITED has released the excellent single, ‘Bussa Move’. We adore the vibrant melodies, charming performances and memorable lyrics. ‘Bussa Move’ is a single that needs to be heard this weekend. Enjoy below!

https://etherunlimited.net
https://etherunlimited.bandcamp.com/album/wabi-sabi-flo
https://www.instagram.com/ether.unlimited

Artist: Vela Jones

Release: ‘Static Air’

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Epsom-based Vela Jones has released the magnificent dream-pop single, ‘Static Air’. We adore the ever-evolving arrangement, charming performances and addictive melodies. ‘Static Air’ is a single you need to add to your new-release radar.

https://rickcassman.com/vela-jones
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