Hot Picks 21/1/25 Part Two - 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: The Sea At Midnight

Release: ‘Our Brilliant Destruction‘

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Hailing from Los Angeles, The Sea At Midnight have released the excellent indie-rock single, ‘Our Brilliant Destruction‘. It is fuelled with driving instrumentation, magnetic melodies and thought-provoking lyrics. In addition, all proceeds from this song will be donated to support LA fire victims. Buy from the Bandcamp page today!

https://linktr.ee/theseaatmidnight
https://www.facebook.com/theseaatmidnight
https://theseaatmidnight.bandcamp.com
https://www.instagram.com/theseaatmidnight/
https://twitter.com/theseaatmidnig1

Artist: Strange & the Familiars

Release: ‘Pretty Red Dress‘

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Hailing from Portland, OR, Strange & the Familiars have released the stunning single, ‘Pretty Red Dress‘. We adore the textured instrumentation, engaging performances and addictive melodies. ‘Pretty Red Dress‘ is a single that stays with the listener long after the music has ended.

https://www.strangeandthefamiliars.com
https://www.facebook.com/strangeandthefamiliars
https://strangeandthefamiliars.bandcamp.com
https://www.instagram/strangeandthefamiliars

Artist: Olive Dares the Darkness

Release: ‘In the Club’ (The Welcoming Banned From the Club Mix)

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Olive Dares the Darkness have collaborated with The Welcoming to release the stunning single, ‘In the Club’ (The Welcoming Banned From the Club Mix). Fuelled by punchy instrumentation, exquisite performances and vibrant production, ‘In the Club’ (The Welcoming Banned From the Club Mix) is a single that needs to be on your new release radar.

https://darethedarkness.com
https://facebook.com/olivedaresthedarkness
https://x.com/olivedaresthed1
https://olivedaresthedarkness.bandcamp.com
https://instagram.com/olivedaresthedarkness

Artist: Steve Warner

Release: ‘Son‘

Release Date: OUT NOW!

UK-based musician Steve Warner has released the excellent folk-pop single, ‘Son‘. It is fuelled by relatable lyrics, magnetic melodies and superb musicianship. One thing is for sure, Steve Warner is a troubadour who is on the rise in 2025. We can not wait to hear more!

https://www.stevewarnerfolk.com/
https://www.facebook.com/steve.warner.3597/

Artist: Seishin Takeno

Release: ‘Echoes‘

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Hailing from Kanagawa, Seishin Takeno has released the brilliant album, ‘Echoes‘. It is an ambient release complete with charismatic melodies, engaging arrangements and warm production. Seishin Takeno is an exciting artist and one who is destined for big things this year.

https://lit.link/seishintakeno
https://www.instagram.com/seishin_takeno