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Hot Picks 7/2/25 Part One – 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: Jake Major

Release: ‘The Amsterdam Tapes, Vol. 1‘

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Hailing from Newcastle upon Tyne, musician Jake Major has released the excellent EDM EP, ‘The Amsterdam Tapes, Vol. 1‘. It is fuelled by driving rhythms, thought-provoking lyrics and textured production. ‘The Amsterdam Tapes, Vol. 1‘ is an EP that stands apart from the crowd.

https://linktr.ee/JakeMajorMusic
https://en-gb.facebook.com/jake.major.7982
https://twitter.com/jakemajor000
https://jakemajor.bandcamp.com
https://www.instagram.com/jakemajor1/

Artist: Augmented Hearts

Release: ‘Wicked Game‘

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Hailing from St. Louis, Augmented Hearts have released the stunning single, ‘Wicked Game‘. It is an alternative-rock release complete with textured instrumentation, driving melodies and passionate performances. ‘Wicked Game‘ is a single that needs to be on your new release radar.

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php
https://www.instagram.com/augmentedhearts/

Artist: Freya Arde

Release: ‘E C H O‘

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Hailing from Berlin, Freya Arde has released the magnificent album, ‘E C H O‘. It is fuelled by intelligent arrangements, excellent musicianship and engaging melodies. ‘E C H O‘ is an album that will stand the test of time and we can not wait to hear what Freya Arde will do next!

https://www.freyaarde.com
https://www.facebook.com/freyaarde
https://freyaarde.bandcamp.com/
https://www.instagram.com/freyaarde

Artist: Andy Smythe

Release: ‘The Drought is Coming‘

Release Date: OUT NOW!

London-based Andy Smythe has released the excellent indie-folk single, ‘The Drought is Coming‘. We adore the thoughtful arrangement, compelling lyrics and emotive performances. One thing is for sure, Andy Smythe is a troubadour who needs to be heard this Winter.

https://www.andysmythe.com
https://m.facebook.com/andysmythesolo/?locale=en_GB
https://twitter.com/andysmytheband
https://andysmythe.bandcamp.com
https://www.instagram.com/smytheandyrnroll/

Artist: David Buchs

Release: ‘Letting Go‘

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Brooklyn-based musician David Buchs has released the exquisite ambient EP, ‘Letting Go‘. It is a stunning release fuelled by intelligent arrangements, emotive performances and magnetic melodies. ‘Letting Go‘ is an EP that stays with the listener long after the music has ended.

https://sleepwithmusic.com
https://facebook.com/davidbuchsmusic
https://x.com/davidbuchsmusic
https://sleepwithmusic.bandcamp.com
https://instagram.com/davidbuchsmusic