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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 listing pleasure! This coverage is created via #sustainablecurator

Artist: Lemon

Release: “Love Thing“

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Hailing from Amsterdam, Lemon has released the must-hear single “Love Thing.” Fuelled by driving instrumentation, intelligent arrangement, and magnetic melodies, the track marks the final release in Lemon’s #lemon12 project. Each release is paired with AI-generated Delft Blue plates by visual technologist Rodger Werkhoven, now crafted into real ceramics. From 30 Jan–2 Feb in central Amsterdam, visitors can view all 12 plates, see artwork studies, hear the songs, enjoy live performances, and attend talks on AI. Listen to “Love Thing” below.

http://www.lemon.amsterdam
https://www.facebook.com/Lemon.Amsterdam
https://lemon-amsterdam.bandcamp.com/
https://www.instagram.com/lemonamsterdam/

Artist: Strutter

Release: ‘Modern Life’

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Hailing from Ireland, Strutter has released the must-hear alternative-rock single, ‘Modern Life’. It is fuelled by punchy instrumentation, charismatic performances and rich production. ‘Modern Life’ is a powerful single that stays with the listener long after the music has ended.

https://www.breakingtunes.com/strutter
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069216592711
https://www.instagram.com/strutter_official/

Artist: Grace Palmer

Release: ‘Kiss Me In The Dark’

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Birmingham-based Grace Palmer has released the standout single, ‘Kiss Me In The Dark’. It is fuelled by engaging lyrics, magnetic melodies and powerful performances. ‘Kiss Me In The Dark’ is a single that sets Grace Palmer apart from the noise.

https://www.gracepalmer.uk
https://www.facebook.com/gracepalmeruk
https://gracepalmeruk.bandcamp.com/
https://instagram.co.uk/gracepalmeruk
https://ffm.to/kissmeinthedark

Artist: 5 Neat Guys

Release: ‘Unwrap You At Christmas’

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Hailing from Toronto, 5 Neat Guys have released the excellent single, ‘Unwrap You At Christmas’. It is a festive release complete with engaging melodies, relatable lyrics and performances. ‘Unwrap You At Christmas’ is a single that stays with the listener long after the music has ended.

https://5neatguys.com/
https://www.instagram.com/5neatguys_band

Artist: cooper mae

Release: ‘ho-ho-nope’

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Washington-based artist cooper mae has released the excellent EP, ‘ho-ho-nope’. It is fuelled by punchy instrumentation, emotive melodies and exquisite performances. ‘ho-ho-nope’ is a release that sets cooper mae as an artist who is on the rise in 2026.

https://substack.com/@coopermae?
https://www.facebook.com/coopermaemusic
https://x.com/coopermaemusic
https://coopermae.bandcamp.com
https://www.instagram.com/coopermaemusic/

FVMusicBlog December 2025

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