Hot Picks 5/11/26 – 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 listening pleasure! This coverage is created via #sustainablecurator

Artist: Prem Byrne

Release: ‘Good Friend’

Release Date: OUT NOW!

The excellent U.S-based artist Prem Byrne is back with the outstanding single, ‘Good Friend’. We adore the gorgeous string arrangement, engaging songwriting and charming performances. ‘Good Friend’ is a single that stays with the listener long after the music has ended.

https://prembyrne.com
https://facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568179055610
https://instagram.com/prembyrnemusic/

Artist: roar taylor

Release: ‘all that matters(ode to)’

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Chicago-based roar taylor has released the must-hear hip-hop single, ‘all that matters(ode to)’. It is complete with passionate performances, thought-provoking lyrics and driving beats. ‘all that matters(ode to)’ is a single that is leading the genre forward into 2027.

https://www.roartaylor.com
https://www.facebook.com/share/1Jx6sw1WHr/?mibextid=wwXIfr
https://x.com/roar_taylor
https://www.instagram.com/roar_taylor

Artist: jeorjeo54

Release: ‘Plaything’ (feat. Jasmine Soto)

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Hailing from Australia, jeorjeo54 has released the stunning pop single, ‘Plaything’ (feat. Jasmine Soto). It is fuelled by addictive melodies, charismatic performances and punchy production. ‘Plaything’ (feat. Jasmine Soto) is a single that belongs on your new release playlist!

https://music.jeorjeo54.com
https://www.facebook.com/jeorjeo54
https://jeorjeo54.bandcamp.com
https://www.instagram.com/jeorjeo54

Artist: Joe Wheldon

Release: ‘Burn’

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Hailing from Cheltenham, Joe Wheldon has released the phenomenal acoustic-rock single, ‘Burn’. It is complete with excellent songwriting, an intelligent arrangement and charismatic performances. ‘Burn’ is a single that establishes Joe Wheldon as a troubadour who is on the rise.

https://www.facebook.com/joewheldon
https://www.instagram.com/joewheldonmusic

Artist: Exzenya

Release: ‘Forgiven For The Last Time’

Release Date: OUT NOW!

U.S-based Exzenya has released the emotive indie-rock single, ‘Forgiven For The Last Time’. It is fuelled by dynamic performances, engaging lyrics and rich production. ‘Forgiven For The Last Time’ is a single that sets Exzenya apart from the noise.

https://www.exzenya.com
https://www.facebook.com/exzenyaproductions/
https://x.com/exzenya
https://exzenya.bandcamp.com

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

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