Polly Havelock

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‘Closer Than Your Shadow’: A New Chapter Begins For REIGNS

February 17, 2026

On 27th February, UK Soul breakout star REIGNS is set to make a cinematic return with ‘Closer Than Your Shadow’. What began years ago as a forgotten soul ballad has been reshaped and re-sung with a voice that now carries lived experience. Reimagined alongside Waives – the force behind the viral collaboration ‘Collateral Damage’ – the track blends emotional intimacy with a surging drum & bass undercurrent.

AC Scott Finds Light and Legacy on New Single, ‘Never Too Late’

February 15, 2026

AC Scott releases her brand new single, ‘Never Too Late’. There’s a moment, about halfway through her latest release where the piano seems to breathe with AC Scott. Not accompany her. Not support her. Breathe. It’s in that space you realise this feels like a life exhaling.

Pulse, Ritual and Release, Great Adamz And Manuel Riva Find Something Primal on New Single, ‘Umada’

February 12, 2026

Great Adamz and Muel Riva’s latest single ‘Umada’ is one of those records that feels like memories you haven’t made yet. The kind that sounds like warm air through open car windows, city lights blurring into sunrise, and laughter you can’t quite place but know you’ll remember.

Qymira Captivates London’s Cadogan Hall With A Theatrical Performance Supporting Collabro

February 12, 2026

A fortnight ago, I had the pleasure of witnessing the magnetic Qymira open for harmony group Collabro in the beautifully intimate setting of London’s Cadogan Hall – home to the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.

The Gleeman Finds Stardust in the Smallest Moments on ‘You’ll Land Among The Stars’

January 30, 2026

In a pop landscape obsessed with immediacy, instant hooks, instant relevance, instant reaction, ‘You’ll Land Among The Stars’ arrives at its own pace. The Gleeman’s latest mini-album doesn’t try to elbow its way into the room; it waits until you’re ready to listen. That confidence alone makes it stand out.

‘Why Should I Worry:’ Carly Ann Taylor Turns Survival Into Song

January 30, 2026

Carly Ann Taylor has one of those voices you don’t forget – powerful, emotional, and effortlessly commanding. A South-California–based soul-pop artist, her sound carries a richness that’s inseparable from her story: one marked by deep dysfunction, rejection, and ultimately redemption.

Single Premiere: Maddox Jones Releases ‘No More Ghosts’

January 29, 2026

Northampton singer-songwriter Maddox Jones returns with ‘No More Ghosts’, a reimagined release that pairs emotional clarity with a striking new visualiser. First appearing in 2020 as the closing track on his debut EP, ‘Headspace’, the song has been reworked six years later into a dance-infused synth-pop piece that reflects distance, growth, and release.

Behind SHAB’s Defiant Anthem ‘Dance Til You’re Free’

January 19, 2026

Joy arrives first in ‘Dance Til You’re Free’. A rush of rhythm, a pulse of movement, a song that invites bodies to move before revealing why they must. But beneath the brightness of SHAB’s world-pop anthem lies a more profound truth: using your voice and expressing yourself can be an act of survival.

The Year Of The Horse: Qymira Gallops In With UK Tour Supporting Collabro And Acting Debut

January 15, 2026

It’s officially the Chinese Year of the Horse, and Hong Kong-born singer Qymira is perfectly aligned with the year’s themes of renewal, perseverance, and hard-earned reward. Emerging with her first-ever film role as Celeste in Pedring Lopez’s upcoming action flick, ‘Shadow Transit’, she’s not only making her acting debut in 2026 – she’s also announced a UK Tour this February supporting popular harmony group, Collabro. Let’s dive behind the allure of the multi-hyphenate artist making serious waves.

Allegra’s ‘Red’ Era: Growth, Self-Care, and Saying It All Out Loud

January 15, 2026

An exciting new year is unfolding for Allegra – one defined by confidence, honesty, and a willingness to pull back the curtain on the glossy world of rising‑star glamour and dance‑pop ambition.

Rising Dark‑Pop Force THERA Joins Jason Derulo’s European Arena Tour

January 14, 2026

With a discography that perfectly encapsulates the Gen Z experience in its own tormented, dark-pop world, THERA is already one of the Czech Republic’s most promising new names. Fresh off a year opening for Eurovision winner Loreen and amassing over 8 million streams for her emotionally charged style, she’s now setting off on her most breathtaking live adventure yet: a dream support slot opening for global pop icon Jason Derulo – all at just 18 years of age.

Afrobeats Star Great Adamz Returns Home With Special Valentine’s Showcase ‘Hearts And Harmony’

January 8, 2026

Northampton’s own Great Adamz returns to home turf this Valentine’s Day with Hearts And Harmony, a live show offering the raw electricity of his Afrobeats sound with the full-band power of his acclaimed 99 Band. Taking place on 14th February at the St Crispin Community Centre, the event marks another milestone in a career that has surpassed chart success, festival stages, and an international fanbase.

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