Hot Picks 8/4/25 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: about-faces

Release: ‘Not Been Back‘

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Hailing from Leeds, about-faces are a band that you need to know about. Their single, ‘Not Been Back‘, is an indie-pop release complete with charismatic performances, relatable lyrics and punchy production. ‘Not Been Back‘ is a single that needs to be on your new release playlist.

https://www.about-faces.co.uk/underthesun
https://on.soundcloud.com/VB6gs
https://instagram.com/aboutfacesband

Artist: New Gondoliers

Release: ‘Art Cartel‘

Release Date: OUT NOW!

New Gondoliers have released the excellent alternative rock album, ‘Art Cartel‘. It is fuelled by charismatic performances, attention-demanding lyrics and intelligent arrangements. ‘Art Cartel‘ is an album that sets New Gondoliers apart from the crowd and we can not wait to hear more.

https://www.newgondoliers.eu
https://www.facebook.com/newgondoliers
https://newgondoliers.bandcamp.com/music
https://www.youtube.com/@New_Gondoliers
https://www.instagram.com/newgondoliers

Artist: Steven Browley

Release: ‘Lily of the Nile‘

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Germany-based Steven Browley has released the magnificent rock-pop single, ‘Lily of the Nile‘. It is complete with en ever-evolving arrangement, addictive melodies and relatable lyrics. One thing is for sure, Steven Browley is an artist who is on the rise in 2025.

https://www.stevenbrowley.com
https://www.facebook.com/steven.browley.37
https://www.instagram.com/steven.browley/

Artist: Mary Strand

Release: ‘For All Of Us (Dear Taylor)‘

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Hailing from Minneapolis, musician Mary Strand has released the spellbinding single, ‘For All Of Us (Dear Taylor)‘. It is a rock release fuelled by textured instrumentation, attention-demanding lyrics and stunning performances. ‘For All Of Us (Dear Taylor)‘ is a single that will have you reaching for the repeat button.

https://www.facebook.com/marystrand1
https://x.com/mary_strand
https://marystrand.bandcamp.com
https://www.instagram.com/mary_strand

Artist: David Pilgrim

Release: ‘Hate This Love‘

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Brooklyn-based musician David Pilgrim has released the must-hear afrobeat single, ‘Hate This Love‘. We adore the textured beats, magnetic melodies and passionate performances. Your new release playlist isn’t complete without this superb release!

https://davidpilgrimislandsoul.com
https://www.facebook.com/DavidPilgrimIslandSoul
https://davidpilgrimislandsoul.bandcamp.com/
https://www.instagram.com/davepilgrim/?hl=en