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ELIZA returns with Pleasure Boy, a smooth new single taken from her latest album The Darkening Green. After four years between full releases, The Darkening Green marks a considered return. Pleasure Boy is the first step into that world.  oculate.uk/archives/eliza…

Amelie Lens marked ten years since Exhale with “Falling Into Acid Dreams," a lean, acid-driven cut that proves refinement, not reinvention, has defined her decade at the forefront of techno. oculate.uk/archives/ameli…

Jael steps forward with “Prisoner Of Love,” a stripped-back R&B debut that lets her voice do the heavy lifting. In a loud era, she chooses restraint, and it pays off. oculate.uk/archives/jael-…

With “Love Letter,” Mulaa Joans delivers a stripped, emotionally grounded performance that positions her firmly as a young artist to watch. oculate.uk/archives/mulaa…

Irish alt-rap riser Khakikid returns with “Favela,” his first single of the year, alongside news of a new five-track EP, Girl Bites Dog, landing on 17th April. oculate.uk/archives/dubli…

East London’s Bel Cobain returns with “Fucking City,” the latest glimpse of her new EP 'Kizzy,' arriving 24 April. oculate.uk/archives/bel-c…

With “Out Of My Mind,” Omar+ leans fully into the groove, pairing his signature vocal style with Ben Sterling’s angular production. Another strong statement from one of UK dance’s fastest-rising names. oculate.uk/archives/omar-…

NOTION (@notiondj) just rebooted Redlight’s “Get Out My Head” and it’s built for chaos. Classic hook, heavier bass, full reload energy. oculate.uk/archives/notio…

Genesis Owusu is not whispering right now. He is demanding movement. His new single “STAMPEDE” lands like a warning siren, a rally cry and a dancefloor detonation all at once. oculate.uk/archives/stamp…

Absolutely levels up on 'Paracosm.' Bigger ideas, tighter writing, stronger vocals. This is refinement, not reinvention, and it works. oculate.uk/archives/revie…

Pa Salieu links with joki and Daecolm for “Never Never," a Lagos-to-London link-up packed with Afro bounce, slick production and smooth hooks. oculate.uk/archives/pa-sa…

Bristol's NOTION (@notiondj) returns with 'FITNESS FIRST', a high-intensity collaboration with rising UK rapper Slew that captures the pressure and pace of club culture colliding with rap. oculate.uk/archives/notio…

Mulaa Joans explores desire and emotional strain, marking the first step toward her upcoming third EP, with the release of 'Phone Sex'  oculate.uk/archives/mulaa…

Barry Can’t Swim marks the return of one of music’s most trusted series, as Late Night Tales comes back after five years to launch its 25th anniversary. Out on 27th February 2026, the compilation isn’t built for peak moments, it’s for the hours after. oculate.uk/archives/barry…

'Head In Your Hands' marks Sabina’s return with a track that moves gently and doesn’t rush the moment. It’s minimalist indie pop at its most relaxed, built on space, patience and a calm sense of release. oculate.uk/archives/sabin…

Crybby Blue lands as Charlotte Plank’s first move of the year, and it’s all about feeling over flash. The single strips things back, leaning into nostalgia, softness and the kind of honesty that doesn’t need dressing up. oculate.uk/archives/charl…

After months of club and festival plays, Josh Baker (@joshbaker__) has finally released 'Feel This Way,' a new collaboration with Silva Bumpa and Paige Cavell. oculate.uk/archives/josh-…

Love Saves The Day returns to Ashton Court for May Bank Holiday 2026 and the first wave is stacked. Sub Focus, Sammy Virji, Rizzle Kicks, Eve, Confidence Man DJs and Hedex lead the line-up, with plenty more to come. oculate.uk/archives/love-…

Wretch 32 and Avelino are back with 'More Fire, More Flamez' flipping More Fire Crew’s 'Oi' into a sharp new link-up ahead of the 10-year anniversary reissue of 'Young Fire, Old Flame.'  oculate.uk/archives/wretc…

KeepVibesNear (@keepvibesnear) is unbound - simple as that. We recently caught up with him for a chat around his creative process, the evolution of his sound with ‘Show & Prove’ and ‘Glad To Be With You’, and the importance of collaboration as an artist. f.mtr.cool/iifryealsk