Hot Picks 9/8/25 - 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: Saint Nick the Lesser

Release: ‘Growing up, growing out‘

Release Date: OUT NOW!

The brilliant Upland-based Saint Nick the Lesser is back with the must-hear acoustic-rock album, ‘Growing up, growing out‘. We adore the engaging lyrics, magnetic melodies and punchy production. ‘Growing up, growing out‘ is an album that will stand the test of time.

https://saintnickthelesser.com/
https://www.facebook.com/saintnickthelesser/
https://saintnickthelesser.bandcamp.com/community
https://instagram.com/saintnickthelesser/

Artist: Dark City Kings

Release: ‘Champions of Tomorrow’s Fun‘

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Hailing from Black Mountain, Dark City Kings have released the stunning folk-rock EP, ‘Champions of Tomorrow’s Fun‘. It is fuelled by thoughtful arrangements, charismatic performances and excellent musicianship. ‘Champions of Tomorrow’s Fun‘ is an EP that will have you reaching for the repeat button.

https://www.darkcitykings.com
https://www.facebook.com/the.dark.city.kings
https://thedarkcitykings.bandcamp.com
https://www.instagram.com/darkcitykings/

Artist: RAYmi by the Pool

Release: ‘I Invite You to Feel Good‘

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Hailing from Frankfurt, RAYmi by the Pool has released the brilliant electronic-pop single, ‘I Invite You to Feel Good‘. It is fuelled by pulsating beats, addictive melodies and rich production. ‘I Invite You to Feel Good‘ is a single that needs to be on your new release playlist.

https://www.instagram.com/raymi_by_the_pool

Artist: Broken Spaceship

Release: ‘A Part With Some Significance‘

Release Date: OUT NOW!

London-based Broken Spaceship have released the superb alternative-pop EP, ‘A Part With Some Significance‘. It is complete with relatable lyrics, passionate performances and intelligent arrangements. ‘A Part With Some Significance‘ is a powerful EP that demands a listen.

https://milkybombrecords.co.uk/
https://facebook.com/milkybombrecords
https://x.com/milkybomb
https://brokenspaceship.bandcamp.com/album/a-part-with-some-significance-1
https://instagram.com/thebrokenspaceship/

Artist: Verticoli

Release: ‘See You Around‘

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Australia-based Verticoli has released the brilliant alternative-rock single, ‘See You Around‘. It is complete with punchy beats, charming performances and excellent musicianship. ‘See You Around‘ is a single that makes Verticoli stand apart from the noise.

https://www.facebook.com/verticolitas
https://www.instagram.com/verticolitas