British-Ghanaian artist and producer Ako is stepping into a more confident chapter with ‘Love Sick’, the latest release from his ongoing Introducing Ako series. Rather than getting caught up in the complications of romance, ‘Love Sick’ is all about the pull of someone who knows exactly who they are. Built around attraction, energy and connection, the track captures that magnetic feeling of being drawn to someone without needing to define what comes next. It’s another side of

Stephen Day is putting his name on the line — literally. The Nashville songwriter returns today with Stephen Day, his fourth full-length and most personal record yet, a 13-track portrait of the artist behind the songs. Released via Riser House, the album finds Day moving effortlessly between soul, R&B, rock’n’roll and pop, blending timeless songwriting with a distinctly modern edge. At the heart of the record is “Cry Baby”, a groove-heavy breakup song about two people who sti

Phoenix Laoutaris is stepping into a new era with “Here We Go” — a funk-laced R&B cut that sees the British soulstress trade self-doubt for clarity, confidence and a sharper sense of self. Opening with the striking admission, “Talkin’ to myself again / Cause I lost all my friends since you came around,” Phoenix’s honeyed vocals glide over a slick, groove-heavy production before giving way to a swaggering, rap-leaning edge. The result is soulful, gritty and effortlessly cool,

Meet Frog Pocket — a Manchester five-piece serving up soul, funk, jazz, disco and pop with one simple aim: to get you moving. Fronted by Holli Gamewell and backed by George Howle, Will Waldron, Jake Dillon and Jack Watterson, the band are quickly building a reputation for infectious grooves, big energy and a live sound that refuses to sit still. Their debut single, Fruitful Feeling, captures exactly that spirit — colourful, euphoric and impossible not to dance to. Driven by a