Hot Picks 5/5/25 Part One - The Best New Releases

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Photo: Lost Velvet

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: Vanderwolf

Release: ‘Twice in a Lifetime‘

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Hailing from New York, Vanderwolf has released the excellent single, ‘Twice in a Lifetime‘. It is an indie-rock release complete with textured instrumentation, charismatic performances and punchy production. ‘Twice in a Lifetime‘ is a single that needs to be on your new release radar.

https://vanderwolfmusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/vanderwolfmusic/
https://vanderwolf1.bandcamp.com/releases
https://www.instagram.com/vanderwolfmusic/

Artist: TV FACE

Release: ‘BOOTS POCKET COFFIN‘

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Lancaster-based TV FACE have released the outstanding alternative-rock single, ‘BOOTS POCKET COFFIN‘. It is fuelled by driving rhythms, passionate performances and magnetic melodies. TV FACE are a band who are on the rise in 2025 and we can not wait to hear more.

https://www.facebook.com/tvfaceband/
https://twitter.com/tvfaceband
https://tvface.bandcamp.com/
https://www.instagram.com/tvfaceband/
https://tvface.co.uk/

Artist: Jova

Release: ‘Dial Tone Gone‘

Release Date: OUT NOW!

London-based Jova has released the must-hear alternative-pop single, ‘Dial Tone Gone‘. It is complete with engaging lyrics, a thoughtful arrangement and addictive melodies. ‘Dial Tone Gone‘ is a single that will have you reaching for the repeat button this May.

https://www.instagram.com/jova.songs

Artist: Darren Pickering Small Worlds

Release: ‘Three‘

Release Date: OUT NOW!

New Zealand-based Darren Pickering Small Worlds have released the phenomenal electronic-album, ‘Three‘. We adore the intelligent arrangements, passionate performances and warm production. In addition, ‘Green Blinking Light’ is a compelling, standout track and we can not wait to hear what will come next.

https://www.darrenpickeringmusic.com
https://darrenpickeringsmallworlds.bandcamp.com/album/three
https://www.instagram.com/darrenpickeringmusic/

Artist: Lost Velvet

Release: ‘Endless‘

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Hailing from Reading, UK, Lost Velvet are a band that you need to know about. Their debut single ‘Endless‘, is an alternative-rock release complete with engaging melodies, charismatic performances and thought-provoking lyrics. ‘Endless‘ is a single that needs to be on your new release radar this May.

https://lostvelvet.com/
https://www.facebook.com/lostvelvet
https://www.instagram.com/lostvelvetofficial/