Hot Picks 10/9/25 Part One – The Best New Releases

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Photo: JB Elwood

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: Tim 

Release: ‘Solo’

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Hailing from Los Angeles, Tim has released the must-hear EP, ‘Solo’. It is an R&B-pop release fuelled by thought-provoking lyrics, intelligent arrangements and passionate performances. ‘Solo’ is an EP that stays with the listener long after the music has ended.

https://www.instagram.com/youngmonk20

Artist: Irada

Release: ‘Sari Gelin’

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Hailing from Azerbaijan, Irada has released the formidable single, ‘Sari Gelin’. It is fuelled by driving beats, a thoughtful arrangement and magnetic melodies. One thing is for sure, ‘Sari Gelin’ is an afrobeats single that needs to be on your new release radar!

https://www.facebook.com/irada.mikayilova.9/about
https://www.instagram.com/irada.ofc/

Artist: Kate Kristine

Release: ‘Call me, drunk’

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Eureka Springs-based artist Kate Kristine has released the outstanding alt-folk single, ‘Call me, drunk’. It is fuelled by relatable lyrics, engaging instrumentation and an authentic vibe. ‘Call me, drunk’ is a single that sets Kate Kristine as a troubadour who is on the rise.

https://katekristine.com/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php
https://www.instagram.com/katekristine_

Artist: Red Mercury

Release: ‘I Still Remain’

Release Date: OUT NOW!

London-based Red Mercury has released the excellent electronic-pop single, ‘I Still Remain’. It is complete with textured instrumentation, charismatic performances and inviting production. ‘I Still Remain’ is a single that you do not want to miss this September.

https://redmercurymusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/RedMercuryMusicLondon/
https://twitter.com/red_mercuryldn
https://www.instagram.com/redmercurylondon/

Artist: JB Elwood

Release: ‘Back Someday’

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Hailing from Austin, JB Elwood has released the formidable single, ‘Back Someday’. It is fuelled by compelling storytelling, emotive performances and rich production. ‘Back Someday’ is an Americana release that is leading the genre forward into 2025.

https://linktr.ee/jbelwoodmusic
https://Facebook.com/jbelwoodmusic
https://Twitter.com/jbelwoodmusic
https://Instagram.com/jbelwoodmusic

FVMusicBlog September 2025

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

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