Hot Picks 2/2/26 – The Best New Releases

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Photo: Seema Farswani

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: Leonie sherif

Release: ‘SUNBURN’

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Hailing from Dagenham, Leonie sherif has released the stunning contemporary R&B single, ‘SUNBURN’. It is fuelled by heartfelt lyrics, emotive performances and magnetic melodies. ‘SUNBURN’ is a single that will have you reaching for the repeat button this February.

https://www.facebook.com/leonie.sherif
https://twitter.com/LeonieSherif
https://www.instagram.com/leoniesherif/
https://linktr.ee/Leoniesherifmusic

Artist: Beat The Drum

Release: ‘Black Sunset’

Release Date: OUT NOW!

London-based Beat The Drum has released the excellent alternative-pop single, ‘Black Sunset’. It is complete with driving beats, engaging instrumentation and punchy production. ‘Black Sunset’ is a single that stays with the listener long after the music has ended.

https://www.beatthedrum.co.uk
https://www.facebook.com/beatthedrumlondon
https://beatthedrum1.bandcamp.com/releases
https://www.instagram.com/beatthedrumlondon/

Artist: TONEai

Release: ‘Americans’

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Hailing from Minneapolis, TONEai has released the brilliant single, ‘Americans’. It is a rock release complete with an intelligent arrangement, charismatic performances and engaging lyrics. ‘Americans’ is a powerful release that demands a listen this Winter.

Artist: CHRIS OLEDUDE

Release: ‘WHITE LIE: CAROLYN’S STORY’

Release Date: OUT NOW!

The magnificent New York-based artist CHRIS OLEDUDE is back with the hard-hitting single, ‘WHITE LIE: CAROLYN’S STORY’. It is fuelled by passionate performances, attention-demanding lyrics and warm production. ‘WHITE LIE: CAROLYN’S STORY’ is a single that stays with the listener long after the music has ended.

https://www.oledude.rocks/
https://www.facebook.com/ChrisOledude/
https://www.instagram.com/oledude.world/

Artist: Seema Farswani

Release: ‘Sketches On The Walls’ (Reimagined) 

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Singapore-based Seema Farswani is back with the outstanding single, ‘Sketches On The Walls’ (Reimagined). We adore the emotive performances, addictive melodies and intelligent arrangements. Seema Farswani is an artist who goes from strength to strength and we can not wait to hear more!

https://www.instagram.com/seemafarswani_gotmymojo
https://www.facebook.com/seemagandhifarswani

FVMusicBlog February 2026

If you would like to submit your music for a playlist or review consideration, please submit here.

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

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