Hot Picks 25/2/26 - 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: I.D.K.

Release: ‘Nark 5’

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Hailing from Cliffside Park, I.D.K. have released the exciting single, ‘Nark 5’. It is a punk release complete with hard-hitting performances, textured instrumentation and punchy production. ‘Nark 5’ is a single that stays with the listener long after the music has ended.

https://idkpunk.com
https://www.facebook.com/IDKNJ
https://x.com/IDKNJPUNK
https://idknj.bandcamp.com/music
https://www.instagram.com/idk_nj_punk/

Artist: Tia Lamb

Release: ‘The Forest’

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Birmingham-based Tia Lamb has released the phenomenal single, ‘The Forest’. It is an indie-folk release complete with heartfelt performances, relatable lyrics and engaging melodies. ‘The Forest’ is a single that needs to be on your new release radar this week.

https://www.instagram.com/tia_lamb_music

Artist: Mourning Dove

Release: ‘REQUIEM’

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Hailing from Italy, Mourning Dove has released the superb single, ‘REQUIEM’. It is a new age release complete with an ever-evolving arrangement, exquisite musicianship and passionate performances. ‘REQUIEM’ is a single that sets Mourning Dove apart from the noise.

Artist: Beat The Drum

Release: ‘Into Your Heart’

Release Date: OUT NOW!

London-based Beat The Drum has released the brilliant ambient single, ‘Into Your Heart’. It is fuelled by innovative performances, an intelligent arrangement and driving melodies. ‘Into Your Heart’ is a release that stays with the listener long after the music has ended.

https://www.beatthedrum.co.uk
https://www.facebook.com/beatthedrumlondon
https://beatthedrum1.bandcamp.com/releases
https://www.instagram.com/beatthedrumlondon/

Artist: Simonne Draper

Release: ‘Finesca II’

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Hailing from West Malling, Simonne Draper and producer Jon Kennedy have released the magnificent single, ‘Finesca II’. It is complete with thoughtful arrangements, magnetic melodies and textured instrumentation. ‘Finesca II’ is a standout release that sets Simonne Draper as an artist who is on the rise.

https://simonne.info
https://www.facebook.com/simonne.draper.music/
https://www.instagram.com/simonne_music/