Weekly blog playlist

We are back, with our weekly lookthrough artists you may have missed from the last few weeks.

Damini Bhatla releases new album ‘Gold’

Mumbai-based singer, songwriter, and composer Damini Bhatla is back with her glowing new album Gold. This album represents an unraveling of themes, including sisterhood, sensuality, heartbreak, and trauma, and is a truly mesmeric offering, loaded with South Indian classical traditionals whilst remaining a contemporary RnB project. 

AKA Shades unveils latest single Incubus

Incubus is the first outing for London-based alternative artist AKA Shades since the critically acclaimed debut album White Knuckle Ride back in 2024.

Maiorano releases new single Lesbian Love

Spearheaded by Alex Maiorano, Maiorano is a Berlin-based band rooted in soul and funk, with writing flair drawn from Italy. Their latest offering is a family-inspired single, Lesbian Love, following on from the 2025 album Café Dreams." Inspired by my sister's experiences and emotions, making the song very personal and honest. For me, it’s a mix of deep memories but also fun and energy”, Maiorano explains.

Sunday Smoke drop new single Could It Be

Carshalton-based indie-rock trio Sunday Smoke are back with a vengeance, with their prime-time riffage and snare-roll galore. Sophisticated vocals and intricate melodic lines underpin Could It Be, released a little under 8 weeks after My Guess Is No graced streaming platforms.