Hot Picks 18/7/25 Part One – The Best New Releases

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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: DrewJam

Release: ‘Holding Fast

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Baldock-based DrewJam has released the excellent rock single, ‘Holding Fast‘. We adore the magnetic melodies, emotive performances and warm production. ‘Holding Fast‘ is a single that needs to be on your new release playlist.

https://www.drewjam.com
https://www.facebook.com/drewjammusic
https://www.twitter.com/drewjammusic
https://www.drewjam.bandcamp.com
https://www.instagram.com/drewjammusic

Artist: Stray Blue

Release: ‘Wake Up & Smile’ – Acoustic Version

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Hailing from Greece, Stray Blue has released the excellent acoustic-rock EP, ‘Wake Up & Smile’. It is fuelled by thought-provoking lyrics, addictive melodies and charismatic performances. ‘Wake Up & Smile’ is a release that stays with the listener long after the music has ended. Enjoy today!

https://strayblue.com
https://www.facebook.com/Strayblue/
https://twitter.com/strayblue
https://strayblue.bandcamp.com/album/wake-up-smile
https://www.instagram.com/strayblue/

Artist: Dexterity

Release: ‘Raise The Dead

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Hailing from Dublin, Dexterity have released the must-hear alternative-rock single, ‘Raise The Dead‘. It is fuelled by punchy melodies, an intelligent arrangement and dynamic performances. ‘Raise The Dead‘ is a single that sets Dexterity apart from the crowd.

https://www.instagram.com/music.dexterity

Artist: Larry Karpenko

Release: ‘Believe the Promise

Release Date: OUT NOW!

The excellent U.S-based artist Larry Karpenko is back with the brilliant pop single, ‘Believe the Promise‘. It is a powerful release complete with thought-provoking lyrics, emotive melodies and stunning musicianship. ‘Believe the Promise‘ is a single that needs to be heard.

https://www.larrykarpenko.com/
https://www.facebook.com/larrykarpenkomusic/
https://twitter.com/larrykarpenko
https://larrykarpenko.bandcamp.com/
https://www.instagram.com/thegivingoptimist/

Artist: Exzenya

Release: ‘Scansion

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Scansion‘ is the must hear single from U.S-based artist Exzenya. It is fuelled by punchy beats, charming performances and memorable melodies. Exzenya is an innovative artist who is leading the soul-rock genre forward with this unmissable release.

https://www.exzenya.com
https://www.facebook.com/exzenyaproductions/
https://x.com/exzenya
https://www.instagram.com/exzenya1/

FVMusicBlog July 2025

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

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