Hot Picks 13/1/26 – The Best New Releases

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Photo: The Vildes

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: Levi Sap Nei Thang 

Release: ‘Childhood Memories’

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Hailing from Nashville, Levi Sap Nei Thang has released the stunning album, ‘Childhood Memories’. We adore the engaging songwriting, charismatic performances and thoughtful arrangements. ‘Childhood Memories’ is an album that stands apart from the noise this January.

https://www.LeviSapNeiThang.com
https://www.facebook.com/levisapneithang.net
https://x.com/levi_sn_thang
https://www.instagram.com/levi_sap_nei_thang

Artist: Grey & Purple Songbook

Release: ‘The Radio Host’

Release Date: OUT NOW!

The brilliant Norway-based Grey & Purple Songbook is back with the phenomenal single, ‘The Radio Host’. We adore the vibrant melodies, exquisite musicianship and warm production. ‘The Radio Host’ is a single that will stand the test of time.

Artist: Alasdair James Dodds

Release: ‘Disillusionment’

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Hailing from Witham, Alasdair James Dodds has released the stunning classical single, ‘Disillusionment’.  A year in the making, this solo piano piece is a deeply reflective journey shaped through meticulous attention to resonance, timing, and touch, revealing intimacy and emotional depth with every note. It explores disillusionment and clarity—moving through uncertainty toward balance and beauty—paired with an elegant visual score that invites both contemplation and performance. Enjoy the video below.

https://www.musicufeel.com/
https://www.instagram.com/alasdair_james_dodds

Artist: Ski Trax

Release: ‘I’m Just Here For The Après’ – ‘Off-Piste’ Club Mix

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Solihull-based Ski Trax has released the outstanding single, ‘I’m Just Here For The Après’ – ‘Off-Piste’ Club Mix. It is fuelled by driving beats, addictive melodies and rich, inviting production. ‘I’m Just Here For The Après’ – ‘Off-Piste’ Club Mix is a single that is leading the genre forward into 2026. Enjoy below.

https://imjustherefortheapres.com
https://www.instagram.com/ski.trax/

Artist: The Vildes

Release: ‘Manicure for the Strangers’

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Hailing from Norway, The Vildes have released the must-hear electronic-pop single, ‘Manicure for the Strangers’. It is complete with punchy melodies, attitude fuelled performances and warm production. ‘Manicure for the Strangers’ is a single that needs to be on your new release playlist this week.

https://www.instagram.com/thevildesmusic

FVMusicBlog January 2026

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

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