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Hot Picks 8/6/26 Part Two – 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: Ïgor

Release: ‘Lisboa Na Cabeça’

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Hailing from London, Ïgor has released the must-hear EP, ‘Lisboa Na Cabeça’. It is fuelled by catchy melodies, energetic instrumentation and charismatic performances. ‘Lisboa Na Cabeça’ is an EP that sets Ïgor above the noise this June.

https://www.instagram.com/princeig0r.v

Artist: SYLL

Release: ‘Bring Me to Life’

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Manchester-based SYLL has released the exciting hip-hop single, ‘Bring Me to Life’. It is fuelled by heartfelt lyrics, driving beats and charismatic performances. ‘Bring Me to Life’ is a single that is leading the genre forward into 2026.

https://www.facebook.com/Syllbeats
https://twitter.com/syllbeats
https://www.instagram.com/syllbeats/

Artist: Arn-Identified Flying Objects and Alien Friends

Release: ‘The Sparrow’

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Hailing from Stockholm, Arn-Identified Flying Objects and Alien Friends have released the phenomenal single, ‘The Sparrow’. It is an indie-rock release fuelled by punchy instrumentation, charming vocal performances and thought-provoking lyrics. ‘The Sparrow’ is a single that needs to be on your new release radar.

https://www.instagram.com/andalienfriends/
https://www.facebook.com/arne.floryd

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Artist: Wake of Ashes

Release: ‘Shatter Me’

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Tucson-based Wake of Ashes have released the superb alternative-rock single ‘Shatter Me’. It is complete with engaging lyrics, passionate performances and a thoughtful arrangement. ‘Shatter Me’ is a powerful single that demands a listen.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1ILSLCgZsO9pKUn959o74Q

Artist: Andy Fearnley

Release: ‘My Friend’

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Hailing from Keswick, Andy Fearnley has released the folk-pop single, ‘My Friend’. It is fuelled by skilful guitar work, emotive vocal performances and intelligent songwriting. ‘My Friend’ is a single that sets Andy Fearnley as a troubadour who is on the rise.