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Category: On Our Radar This Week

Paul Kelly Owns His Legendary Status With New Album ‘SEVENTY’

November 5, 2025

The word legendary gets bandied about a lot, but in the case of Australian singer-songwriter, Paul Kelly, it’s well-earned. To commemorate turning 70 – nope, we couldn’t believe it either – he’s released an album that shows there’s plenty of bite in the old fella yet. ‘SEVENTY’ is out this Friday, the 7th of November.

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Beyond The Rubicon Electrify With New EP, ‘Awakening 1’ 

July 14, 2025

Formerly known as The Rubicon, duo Beyond The Rubicon kick off a three song EP, ‘Awakening 1’, the first of a trilogy of EPs, with more to come in August and October. Combining a bold blend of pop, Americana, and rock, ‘Awakening 1’ is a statement of resilience, brimful with infectious melodies and raw emotion.

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Scottish Singer-Songwriter Jake Sowerby Releases Infectious Debut Pop Anthem, ‘All Night Long’ 

August 12, 2024

Released on June 28, ‘All Night Long’ is the debut single from Scottish singer-songwriter, Jake Sowerby. Taking his inspiration from the likes of Ed Sheeran, and compatriot Lewis Capaldi, ‘All Night Long’, produced alongside US artist Matty Beats, marks Sowerby’s entry into the pop scene.

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‘Are You Lost’, The Debut Single From NIKKI Is The Perfect Pop Anthem For Any Day Of The Week

May 12, 2023

Released on May 5, ‘Are You Lost’ is the fresh single from NIKKI. The sleekly immersive track is the first from this artist who hails from Melbourne, Australia, and it examines themes of past relationships, exploring the memories and experiences created with someone who was once a very special person.

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Maxim Edward’s New Single, ‘Know I Know’ Is A Radio Friendly Track With A Heart-Break Theme

March 30, 2023

Keeping up with the heart-break theme of previous single, ‘Love Me Anymore’, Maxim Edward returns with his new single, ‘Know I Know’. Released on March 16, the upbeat track tells the story of being betrayed by someone you have put your whole life into – and the kicker is that they don’t even know he knows she’s cheating.

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John Dredge & The Balcony Shirts Band Release Their Debut Single ‘Double Agent Working Alone’ Today And It’s A (Code) Cracker!

March 24, 2023

At just over two minutes long, ‘Double Agent Working Alone’, from John Dredge & The Balcony Shirts Band, is an absolute corker of a song. A guitar pop homage to the spy thrillers of the 1960s, it’s catchy, quirky, and a whole lot of fun.

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Dean Ford Releases New Single And Video ‘CRZMKR’, And We Talk To Him About His Life, Music, And What He’d Do If There Was No Longer Any Music

March 22, 2023

Released on March 10, ‘CRZMKR’ is the new single from Dean Ford, off his forthcoming EP, ‘Dream Fever’.

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Nolen Sellwood Doesn’t Think He’s Worthy ‘To Be Saved’ But We Disagree

January 23, 2023

‘To Be Saved’ is the new single from Nolen Sellwood, from his upcoming debut album, ‘Otherwise’. The artist, from Prior Lake, Minnesota, might still be in high school but age is clearly no barrier to talent.

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The Academic Share Latest Single, ‘My Very Best’, Ahead Of New Album, ‘Sitting Pretty’ Out February 10

January 19, 2023

Irish 4-piece The Academic are proud to share ‘My Very Best’, the final single to be lifted from their forthcoming album and EMI debut, ‘Sitting Pretty’.

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Maxim Edward Is Hanging Onto Goodbye With Heartfelt Song About Lost Love, ‘Love Me Anymore’

January 11, 2023

‘Love Me Anymore’, by Maxim Edward, cuts us deep.

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We Premiere NYA’s New Single ‘Side Effects’ And Once Again Marvel At Her Magnificent Voice

October 21, 2022

Anthemic from the very start, Nya’s new single ‘Side Effects’ serves as a showcase for her incredible vocals.

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DARK CABARET – New York’s London Plane Land Goth-Tinged Sophomore Album ‘Bright Black’

June 30, 2022

Dark passions, personal grief and the rise of right-wing populism provide the fuel for Black Bright, the new release by goth/post-punk rockers London Plane….

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