Hot Picks 22/10/25 Part One - The Best New Releases

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Photo: Peter Haeder

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: Jake Kotschy

Release: ‘Wage Cuck’

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Jake Kotschy has released the stunning hard-rock single, ‘Wage Cuck’. It is fuelled by textured instrumentation, charismatic performances and thought-provoking lyrics. ‘Wage Cuck’ is a single that you do not want to miss this October. Enjoy below!

http://jakekotschy.bandcamp.com/
http://www.instagram.com/jakekotschy

Artist: Black Diamond

Release: ‘Still Life’

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Hailing from Firenze, Black Diamond have released the must-hear metal album, ‘Still Life’. We adore the intelligent arrangements, affecting melodies and exquisite musicianship. ‘Still Life’ is an album that is leading the genre forward into 2025.

https://fabiofrau.website3.me
https://blackdiamond9.bandcamp.com
https://www.instagram.com/blackdiamondrites/

Artist: AliveTeen

Release: ‘STOP TELLING’

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Hailing from Canada, AliveTeen have released the phenomenal alternative-rock single, ‘STOP TELLING’. It is fuelled by passionate performances, engaging lyrics and inviting production. ‘STOP TELLING’ is a single that needs to be on your new release radar this October.

https://www.instagram.com/aliveteen_music

Artist: The Trusted

Release: ‘Levitate’

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Hailing from Southend on Sea, The Trusted are a band that you need to know about. Their single, ‘Levitate’, is an alternative-rock release complete with magnetic melodies, punchy performances and inviting production. Enjoy our full review here, we can not wait to hear what will come next.

https://www.thetrusted.co.uk
https://www.facebook.com/thetrusted
https://twitter.com/thetrustedband
https://www.instagram.com/thetrusted_/

Artist: Peter Haeder

Release: ‘Don’t Call Me back’

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Hailing from Auckland, Peter Haeder has released the excellent electronic-pop single, ‘Don’t Call Me back’. It is complete with addictive melodies, driving instrumentation and rich production. ‘Don’t Call Me back’ is a single that sets Peter Haeder apart from the noise.

https://www.facebook.com/peterhaederart/
https://x.com/HaederArt
https://peterhaeder.bandcamp.com
https://www.instagram.com/peterhaeder/