Hot Picks 15/5/25 Part One - The Best New Releases

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Photo: Gareth Dunlop

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: Lena Younes

Release: ‘Ways of the Dreamer‘

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Hailing from Lisbon, musician Lena Younes has released the outstanding folk-pop album, ‘Ways of the Dreamer‘. It is fuelled by intelligent songwriting, emotive performances and warm production. ‘Ways of the Dreamer‘ is an album that will stand the test of time.

https://www.lenayounes.com/
https://www.facebook.com/lenayounesmusic
https://www.instagram.com/lena.breath.song.yoga/

Artist: Coolonaut

Release: ‘Dark Energy‘

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Australia-based Coolonaut has released the excellent power-pop album, ‘Dark Energy‘. We adore the thought-provoking lyrics, addictive melodies and textured instrumentation. ‘Dark Energy‘ is an album that needs to be heard this Spring!

Artist: The All’s Eye

Release: ‘Say What You Wanna Say‘

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Hailing from New England, The All’s Eye are back with the must-hear power-pop single, ‘Say What You Wanna Say‘. We adore the exquisite performances, thoughtful arrangements and funky grooves. Also, we are excited to hear ‘Blurry Face’ featuring Ari Joshua, John Medeski, & Billy Martin is out now, and a new track from that line up featuring Bassist Jason Fraticelli is coming May 23rd called ‘Reversible Submersible’. We can not wait!

https://theallseye.com/
https://www.facebook.com/theallseyetrio
https://x.com/theallseye
https://musicfactoryrecords.bandcamp.com/
https://www.instagram.com/theallseyetrio

Artist: Crooked Cranes

Release: ‘This is Only a Test‘

Release Date: OUT NOW!

United States-based Crooked Cranes have released the alternative-rock EP, ‘This is Only a Test‘. It is complete with vibrant arrangements, magnetic melodies and driving riffs. ‘This is Only a Test‘ is a powerful EP that demands a listen this Spring.

https://www.bandlab.com/crookedcranes
https://crookedcranes.bandcamp.com/

Artist: Gareth Dunlop

Release: ‘Live From The House Of I Don’t Know‘

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Belfast-based artist Gareth Dunlop has released the stunning EP, ‘Live From The House Of I Don’t Know‘. It is fuelled by dynamic melodies, vibrant instrumentation and charismatic performances. ‘Live From The House Of I Don’t Know‘ is an EP that needs to be on your new release radar.

https://www.garethdunlop.com/
https://www.facebook.com/garethdunlop
https://twitter.com/GarethDunlop
https://www.instagram.com/garethdunlop