Hot Picks 28/4/26 Part One – The Best New Releases

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Photo: Brother Dolly

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 listening pleasure! This coverage is created via #sustainablecurator

Artist: der Mist

Release: ‘Northern Lights’

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Hailing from Glasgow, der Mist has released the excellent alternative-rock album, ‘Northern Lights’. It is complete with engaging riffs, charismatic performances and magnetic melodies. ‘Northern Lights’ is an album that needs to be on your new release playlist.

https://www.facebook.com/der.mist.music/
https://www.instagram.com/der.mist/

Artist: GlassJack

Release: ‘hold on.’

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Hailing from BunnyHop, GlassJack has released the brilliant EDM single, ‘hold on.’ We adore the driving instrumentation, thoughtful arrangement and charismatic performances. Alongside the April 28 release, GlassJack is working with NAMI San Francisco for Mental Health Awareness Month, fundraising and participating in their annual awareness walk – link included below!

https://www.namiwalks.org/participants/697487
https://www.facebook.com/glass.jack/
https://x.com/GlassJackrabbit
https://Instagram.com/glassjackrabbit
https://theglassjackrabbit.com

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Artist: C’batch

Release: ‘Trapped (I’m Doing Fine)’

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Hailing from New York, C’batch has released the outstanding rock-pop single, ‘Trapped (I’m Doing Fine)’. It is complete with exquisite songwriting, emotive vocal performances and rich production. ‘Trapped (I’m Doing Fine)’ is a single that stays with the listener long after the music has ended.

https://stevettemusic.org
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561940360392

Artist: Don’t Look Now

Release: ‘Second Time Around’

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Windsor-based Don’t Look Now has released the indie-pop single, ‘Second Time Around’. It is fuelled by charismatic performances, engaging lyrics and memorable melodies. ‘Second Time Around’ is a heartfelt single that you do not want to miss this Spring.

https://www.dontlooknowband.co.uk/
https://www.facebook.com/dontlooknowband/
https://www.instagram.com/dontlooknowband/
https://x.com/martindmontague

Artist: Brother Dolly

Release: ‘As I Fall I Feel Alive’

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Hailing from Ilkley, Brother Dolly has released the excellent alternative-pop single, ‘As I Fall I Feel Alive’. It is complete with addictive melodies, vibrant instrumentation and charming performances. ‘As I Fall I Feel Alive’ is a powerful single that demands a listen this Spring.

https://www.instagram.com/brother_dolly

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Also! Check out the awesome other artists on the ‘Discovered This Week’ Playlist!

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