Hot Picks 20/10/25 Part One – The Best New Releases

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Photo: Ruud Voesten

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: Echomatica

Release: ‘Month of Sundays’

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Hailing from Auckland, Echomatica have released the must-hear single, ‘Month of Sundays’. It is an alternative-rock release complete with intelligent chordal progressions, driving instrumentation and magnetic melodies. ‘Month of Sundays’ is a single that you do not want to miss this Autumn.

https://www.echomaticamusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/echomatica/
https://echomatica.bandcamp.com/
https://www.instagram.com/echomatica_band

Artist: Joseph Schwartz

Release: ‘Ready for Doom’

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Chicago-based Joseph Schwartz has released the superb acoustic-rock EP, ‘Ready for Doom’. It is complete with compelling storytelling, charismatic performances and stunning musicianship. ‘Ready for Doom’ is an EP that will stand the test of time, enjoy below!

Https://joespi.carrd.co
https://www.facebook.com/share/1QFVBGQEMB/
https://joespi314.bandcamp.com/
https://www.instagram.com/joespi/

Artist: Ed Boxall

Release: ‘The High Far Fields Of Home’

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Hailing from Hastings, Ed Boxall has released the brilliant indie-pop single, ‘The High Far Fields Of Home’. It is fuelled by relatable lyrics, magnetic melodies and a thoughtful arrangement. Managed by Kelly Munro at End Of The Trail Creative Management Mentoring, ‘The High Far Fields Of Home’ is a single that sets Ed Boxall above the noise this October.

https://edboxall.co.uk/
https://www.instagram.com/ed_boxall

Artist: Moon and Aries

Release: ‘Closer to You’

Release Date: OUT NOW!

The excellent band Moon and Aries are back with the vibrant single, ‘Closer to You’. We adore the authentic vibe, emotive performances and rich production. Moon and Aries are a band who go from strength to strength. Enjoy our full review here.

https://www.moonandaries.com/
https://www.instagram.com/moonandaries
https://www.facebook.com/moonandaries/
https://mobile.twitter.com/moon_and_aries

Artist: Ruud Voesten

Release: ‘Raw Beans’

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Rotterdam-based Ruud Voesten has released the phenomenal single, ‘Raw Beans’. It is fuelled by exquisite musicianship, intelligent arrangement and engaging melodies. ‘Raw Beans’ is a single that needs to be on your new release playlist this week!

https://www.ruudvoesten.nl
https://www.facebook.com/ruud.voesten/
https://twitter.com/ruudvoesten
https://ruudvoesten.bandcamp.com
https://www.instagram.com/ruudvoesten/

FVMusicBlog October 2025

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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