Hot Picks 20/2/26 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: Our Geology Club

Release: ‘Staircase Requiem’

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Hailing from Swansea, Our Geology Club have released the must-hear alternative-pop single, ‘Staircase Requiem’. It is complete with passionate performances, thought-provoking lyrics and textured instrumentation. ‘Staircase Requiem’ is a single that needs to be on your new release playlist.

https://ourgeologyclub.org/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566264243400
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAtsDvEKek427DVTTF3nJNA

Artist: Daren Burns

Release: ‘Fragmentation’

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Hailing from Pasadena, Daren Burns has released the must-hear album, ‘Fragmentation’. It is fuelled by exquisite musicianship, passionate performances and rich production. ‘Fragmentation’ is a jazz release that will stand the test of time. Enjoy below!

https://www.darenburns.com
https://www.facebook.com/daren.burns
https://urbannerds.bandcamp.com/
https://www.instagram.com/urbannerds1

Artist: Housework

Release: ‘The Strawberry Tapes’

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Housework have released the excellent album, ‘The Strawberry Tapes’. It is an alternative-rock release complete with driving instrumentation, charming performances and magnetic melodies. Check out the singles, ‘Am I the Lucky One’ and ‘Triple Denim’. ‘The Strawberry Tapes’ is an album that sets Housework above the noise.

https://house-work.bandcamp.com/album/the-strawberry-tapes
https://www.instagram.com/housew0rk/

Artist: FREZYA

Release: ‘FREZYA’ feat. LPSV – FURTIVA

Release Date: OUT NOW!

FREZYA feat. LPSV have released the stunning ‘FURTIVA’, a 7:14 cinematic, heist-inspired track that unfolds in evolving stages rather than following a traditional radio format, blending dark mariachi-style brass, distorted 808s, Brazilian phonk percussion, and amapiano rhythms with a deep female lead and baritone hook. The release is issued under a creator-focused royalty-free commercial license, with certification provided and no Content ID or DMCA claims for compliant use. We adore the intelligent arrangement, dramatic melodies and rich production. Enjoy below!

https://frezya.ai
https://www.instagram.com/frezya.exe
https://x.com/frezya_exe

Artist: Ava Fyre

Release: ‘Feels Like Forever’

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Sydney-based artist Ava Fyre has released the excellent electronic-pop single, ‘Feels Like Forever’. We adore the engaging arrangement, magnetic melodies and vibrant production. ‘Feels Like Forever’ is a single that will have you reaching for the repeat button.

https://hoo.be/avafyre
https://www.instagram.com/avafyremusic