Gentle Warrior – YOSKI
Spiritual musician and method actor YOSKI started off 2025 with the release of his eclectic single Gentle Warrior, which amalgamates Indian santoor, Japanese koto, and electronic textures. The vocals carry this soaring tune with ease, whilst the invigorating production keeps us energised.
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I Don’t Know – Salma Swing
A soulful jazz intro and rich vocals introduce us to French-Moroccan singer Salma Swing and her latest single I Don’t Know. In a world of disco-pop and indie rock, jazz is often overlooked. But the way Salma Swing interweaves the genre with soul – through lush instrumental arrangements and fantastically executed shifts in the melody – is fresh and exciting.
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Slow Burn – Jenna May
Boston-area indie pop singer-songwriter Jenna May puts her emotive, angelic vocals to a dreamy melody named Slow Burn. There are semantic ideas of romance and success, and either can be applied to various situations with relation to the song’s message that wherever you are in your journey, you’ll get where you’re going. The gentle piano notes and tender acoustics enhance this stunning, meditative atmosphere.
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Set the Sails – Andrea Schmider
Folk-pop artist Andrea Schmider tells a visual story via her new single Set the Sails, where a sailing boat’s anchor suddenly no longer holds, foreshadowing the risk of disaster. The vocals and instrumental work together stunningly to fluently tell this story, and the melody has this empowering air about it throughout.
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Psalm of the Winds – Basil Babychan
Psalm of the Winds, released this month by Indian-Dutch artist Basil Babychan, is an entrancing instrumental track incorporating both classical and electronic elements. There’s often this connection between instrumental music and nature, which Babychan has embodied in his melody through the suggested sentiments of hope, desire and becoming, as the composition encourages the listener to work the universe into their energetic outlet.
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Just Because – Matilda Mann
Just Because by British indie folk musician Matilda Mann is the sixth single to be released from her upcoming album Roxwell. It has this addictive dreaminess in the instrumental, and irresistible catchiness melodically. The overall sound is a stunning classic and modern blend, which in turn creates a timeless ambience.
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Sugar in the Tank – Julien Baker, TORRES
Set to release an album together in April of this year, Julien Baker and TORRES have released the music video for their single Sugar in the Tank – a charming country melody with heartfelt lyricism, expressing a motif of this powerful, stabilising kind of love. Their second single Sylvia was released this week also, showcasing mellow tones and soothing vocals.
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I’ve found home – sophia ashby
There’s something beautifully emotional about the atmosphere from the intro of I’ve found home by London-based singer-songwriter sophia ashby. The acoustics tug at the heartstrings, and the vocals entice with their soft yet strong undertones. It’s easy to become immersed in this melody.
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Sleazy Jet – Foreign Shapes
London-based three-piece rock band Foreign Shapes have released their single Sleazy Jet; an experimental alt-rock tune that stems from a diverse range of influences, which in turn gives the song an authentic complexion. The vocals are crucial in the hook of the melody as they soak up the richness of the instrumental, bringing out a great feeling and passionate nature in the soundscape.
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Unsung – Karl Jannuska
Canadian-born, Paris-based drummer, composer and producer Karl Jannuska maximises minimalism to carve a sophisticated melody. The vocals work lavishly alongside the instrumental and augment the underlying classical charm it carries. Melodically, the song builds subtly, the vocal intonation and instrumental techniques rising with it.
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January – Ryan Perdz
22-year-old singer-songwriter Ryan Perdz captures feelings of loneliness, struggle and the weight of time on his single January. Featuring grunge and folk-rock elements, the instrumental unites with Perdz’ deep and powerful vocal range to shape the catchy melody into something even more addictive.
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Dajan – Hildá Länsman, Tuomas Norvio
From Sámi artist Hilda Lansman and Finnish sound designer Tuomas Norvio’s new album of the same name, new single Dajan brags an electro-hyperpop sound with moments of electro-rap. Being the perfect song for clubs and strutting the runway, this melody is sleek and futuristic in style.
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