Hot Picks 2/5/26 Part One – The Best New Releases

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Photo: LEV 

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: Michellar

Release: ‘Do we love us’

Release Date: OUT NOW!

The wonderful artist Michellar is back with the phenomenal synth-pop single, ‘Do we love us’. We adore Michellar‘s instantly recognisable style, authentic delivery and punchy production. Michellar is an artist you do not want to miss this May!

https://www.michellar.com
https://www.bandcamp.com/michellebond
https://www.instagram.com/michellebond5077
https://www.facebook.com/thumbellinag

Artist: art pop

Release: ‘housecAt’

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Austin-based art pop has released the must-hear album, ‘housecAt’. It is an alternative-rock release complete with charismatic performances, vibrant melodies and rich production. ‘housecAt’ is an album that will stand the test of time. Enjoy our full review here!

https://www.facebook.com/ArtPopBand/
https://soundcloud.com/art-pop-music
https://artpop.bandcamp.com/

Artist: Froshdada

Release: ‘GAGA’

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Hailing from Nigeria, Froshdada has released the stunning afrobeats single, ‘GAGA’. It is fuelled by charming performances, addictive melodies and rich production. ‘GAGA’ is a single that needs to be on your new release playlist this weekend.

https://www.froshdada.hearnow.com
https://www.instagram.com/froshdada

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Artist: Rupert Träxler

Release: ‘Fear Factory’

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Austria-based Rupert Träxler has released the exciting metal-rock single, ‘Fear Factory’. It is complete with an intelligent arrangement, exquisite performances and hard-hitting melodies. ‘Fear Factory’ is a powerful single that demands a listen this May.

https://www.ruperttraexler.com/
https://www.facebook.com/rupert.traexler
https://www.instagram.com/ruperttraexler

Artist: LEV

Release: ‘That shit like me’

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Hailing from Santiago, LEV has released the stunning tech-house single, ‘That shit like me’. It is fuelled by driving beats, an engaging arrangement and vibrant instrumentation. ‘That shit like me’ is a single that stands apart from the noise, and we can not wait to hear more!

https://www.instagram.com/itslevmusic

FVMusicBlog May 2026

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

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