Hot Picks 21/8/25 - 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: No Drinks For Jimmy

Release: ‘Year of Me (The Brunswick Song)‘

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Hailing from Columbia, No Drinks For Jimmy have released the excellent pop-punk single, ‘Year of Me (The Brunswick Song)‘. It is fuelled by driving instrumentation, passionate performances and punchy production. ‘Year of Me (The Brunswick Song)‘ is a single that needs to be on your new release radar!

https://www.nodrinksforjimmy.com
https://www.facebook.com/NoDrinksforJimmy
https://twitter.com/NoDrinks4Jimmy
https://www.instagram.com/nodrinksforjimmy/

Artist: ALRIS

Release: ‘Hold Me Down‘

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Hailing from Struer, ALRIS has released the stunning EDM single, ‘Hold Me Down‘. We adore the intelligent arrangement, driving instrumentation and rich production. ‘Hold Me Down‘ is a single that sets ALRIS apart from the noise this August.

https://alrismusic.com/
https://www.instagram.com/alrismusic/

Artist: Gürschach

Release: ‘Dawn of a New‘

Release Date: OUT NOW!

San Francisco-based Gürschach has released the phenomenal single, ‘Dawn of a New‘. It is a heavy-metal release complete with exquisite musicianship, a thoughtful arrangement and charismatic performances. ‘Dawn of a New‘ is a single that will have you reaching for the repeat button.

https://www.gurschach.com
https://www.facebook.com/gurschach
https://x.com/gurschach
https://gurschach.bandcamp.com/
https://instagram.com/gurschach

Artist: Colston

Release: ‘Helene‘

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Hailing from Asheville NC, Colston has released the formidable rap-rock single, ‘Helene‘. We adore the standout arrangements, thought-provoking lyrics and warm production. ‘Helene‘ is a powerful release that demands a listen this August. Enjoy from the player below!

https://Bryancolston.com
https://www.facebook.com/share/1DZYfRbzi5/?mibextid=wwXIfr
https://www.instagram.com/bryan_colston

Artist: Sam Burchfield

Release: ‘Holiday‘

Release Date: OUT NOW!

U.S-based artist Sam Burchfield has released the must-hear folk-pop single, ‘Holiday‘. It is a brilliant release fuelled by an innovative vibe, relatable lyrics and addictive melodies. ‘Holiday‘ is a single that is leading the genre forward into 2025.

https://www.samburchfield.com/
https://www.facebook.com/samburchfieldmusic
https://www.instagram.com/samburchfield/