Hot Picks 18/5/26 - The Best New Releases

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Photo: The Fods + Night Wolf

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: Joey Rival

Release: ‘Creative Destruction’

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Hailing from Riverside, Joey Rival has released the must-hear EP, ‘Creative Destruction’. It is a stunning heavy-metal release, complete with exquisite musicianship, an intelligent arrangement, and passionate performances. ‘Creative Destruction’ is an EP that makes Joey Rival stand above the noise.

https://www.joeyrival.com/
https://www.facebook.com/joeyrival88
https://twitter.com/JoeyRival
https://joeyrival.bandcamp.com/track/rooted-in-blood
https://www.instagram.com/joey_rival/

Artist: Melancholic Punk

Release: ‘Million Ways’

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Bucharest-based Melancholic Punk has released the outstanding acoustic single, ‘Million Ways’. It is fuelled by atmospheric instrumentation, emotive performances and magnetic melodies. ‘Million Ways’ is a single that needs to be on your new release radar.

https://melancholicpunk.com
https://melancholicpunk.bandcamp.com
https://www.instagram.com/melancholicpunk/

Artist: Silver Dawn

Release: ‘One And Only (Just For Now)’

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Hailing from London, Silver Dawn has released the exciting alternative-pop single, ‘One And Only (Just For Now)’. We adore the authentic vibe, textured instrumentation and punchy production. ‘One And Only (Just For Now)’ is a powerful single that demands a listen this Spring.

https://www.silverdawnmusicmaking.com/
https://www.facebook.com/silverdawnmusicmaking
https://x.com/SILVERDAWN27
https://www.instagram.com/silverdawnmusicmaking/

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Artist: Introsoul

Release: ‘Teleology’

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Hailing from Helsinki, Introsoul has released the magnificent album, ‘Teleology’. It is an indie-pop release complete with charming performances, magnetic melodies and rich arrangements. ‘Teleology’ is an album that will stand the test of time. Enjoy below!

https://introsoulmusic.com
https://www.instagram.com/introsoulmusic/

Artist: The Fods + Night Wolf

Release: ‘Kickback’

Release Date: OUT NOW!

UK-based The Fods + Night Wolf have released the phenomenal alternative-pop single, ‘Kickback’. It is fuelled by punchy instrumentation, charismatic performances and thought-provoking lyrics. ‘Kickback’ is a single that is leading the genre forward into 2026.

https://www.nightwolfuk.com/
https://www.facebook.com/nightwolfuk
https://www.x.com/nightwolfuk
https://nightwolfuk.bandcamp.com/
https://www.instagram.com/nightwolfuk