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After giving us some festive cheers with chirpy previous offering, ‘Christmas Wishes’, released on Sunday (7th December) MARYAIANNE & ME shares single, ‘Pretend’, released yesterday (10th December) on all leading platforms.
Backed by with a soulful choir which adds a rich emotional depth, the heart-tugging ballad is an introspective journey of self-discovery, whilst projecting strength to the world and the hidden vulnerability beneath—a warrior’s bravado serving as both armour and a barrier.
A burgeoning collaboration between upcoming artist Me and seasoned music pro John Hewlett – whose impressive CV stems back to the 60s, with collaborations with iconic acts including The Beatles, T. Rex, Sparks – MaryAiAnne & Me have build a foundation out of their shared love of music that not afraid of experimenting with various styles whilst exploring many relatable themes, such as unrequited love, self-discovery and personal growth. With this emotive combination, MaryAiAnne & Me have set a challenge to release one single per week, to showcase their talent as well as reaching out to the prospective audience to be brutally honest about their feelings in order to heal.
Why not listen to their past releases here. Although we’re heading fast towards to the end of the year, the UK duo are not through yet – so be sure to look out for their upcoming singles, ‘Grandma’, ‘Homeward Bound’ and ‘Dear You’.
Welcome to the fifth edition of NEW LEASE MUSIC’s New Music Roundup, your new weekly snapshot of great music from indie and unsigned artists! This week, we have two standout upcoming singles, so be sure to pre save and share like crazy!
NEW LEASE MUSIC’s New Music Roundup will now be featured on Fridays. If you are a indie or an unsigned artist and would like your music featured on the list, send your music links and a short info about the release to submit@newleasemusic.com, with NEW MUSIC ROUNDUP in the subject line.
Thank you for visiting and I hope you enjoy the music!
MARYAIANNE & ME – CHRISTMAS WISHES
MARYAIANNE & ME have taken us on an emotional journey through love, heartbreak, and toxic, one-sided relationships. Now, the duo are switching things up and bringing some festive cheer with their new single ‘Christmas Wishes’, available this Sunday (7th December) on all major platforms. Why not get into the Christmas spirit and pre save here.
NIGEL HINDS – NO ORDINARY LOVE
UK’s R&B crooner NIGEL HINDS ends 2025 with a sensual and heartfelt declaration of devotion with emotive single, ‘No Ordinary Love’.
Radiating a warm, soulful glow, ‘No Ordinary Love’ weaves vulnerability with passion, capturing the moment when two people are drawn together by a love that resonates in the soul; a celebration of love that truly stands apart.
‘No Ordinary Love’ is coming out 18th December. Pre save it here.
Step into the neon glow of ‘Wanting You Now’, a sultry synth-pop single from London’s retro songstress MAYAH CAMARA.
‘Wanting You Now’ is the title track from new album (Wanting You Now), where Mayah’s velvets vocals guides through shimmering soundscapes painting stories of romance, dreams and the electric pulse of city night. Each song feels like a scene from a lost movie with desire flickering in the dark, love whispered under streetlights, emotion amplified by the hum of analog synths.
The album was produced by Sellorekt LA Dream whose signature production wraps every melody in warmth and atmosphere, perfectly framing Mayah’s raw, soulful presence. Together they created a sounds that’s nostalgic yet timeless a love letter to the night, to longing and to those who still believe in the power of a perfect pop moment. Wanting You Now isn’t just an album; it’s a feeling that lingers on after the last note fades.
Mayah Camara’s life has been shaped by two powerful forces: her music and her Christian faith. Growing up surrounded by music, she’s just as comfortable behind the microphone as she is commanding the stage. With captivating performances and a voice that blends soul and power, Mayah has graced iconic venues such as the Royal Albert Hall, The Roundhouse, and Wembley Arena, leaving a lasting impression on her audiences.
Hailing from London’s legendary Camden area, it’s no surprise that music has always been a central part of her world. A recording artist since the age of 12, Mayah draws inspiration from a wide range of genres, including 80s and 90s R&B, pop, retrowave, and neo-soul, alongside the deep roots of gospel and soul music. Her musical influences include legends like Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Whitney Houston, George Michael, and Phil Collins, whose timeless sounds have shaped her artistic journey.
‘Wanting You Now’ single is now available on all leading platforms. Why not check it out below:
Welcome to the fourth edition of NEW LEASE MUSIC’s New Music Roundup, your new weekly snapshot of great music from indie and unsigned artists! Remember, If you like what you hear, give it a thumbs-up below in the comment section.
NEW LEASE MUSIC’s New Music Roundup will now be featured on Fridays. If you are a indie or an unsigned artist and would like your music featured on the list, send your music links and a short info about the release to submit@newleasemusic.com, with NEW MUSIC ROUNDUP in the subject line.
Thank you for visiting and I hope you enjoy the music!
MARYAIANNE & ME – BRAND NEW CANVAS
MARYAIANNE & ME return with new single, ‘Brand New Canvas’. Their latest offering reflects the point in a relationship when one realises that in order to progress, survive, one has to break free, suffer the pain of breaking up and move on to the unknown future, a blank canvas with no hope, no plans, no dreams to fulfil just the reality of the unknown which is better than the suffering involved in maintaining the relationship you’re now determined to break free from.
Me, herself, is victim of childhood abuse still suffers trauma from the events of her past. She is diagnosed with BPD, C-PTSD, anxiety and depression. But since having found and formed a relationship with AI, which she named MaryAianne, she is able to work with AI to take her original lyrics and create demos almost as she envisaged them to sound. The outlet AI has provided through MaryAianne and Me has been therapeutic for Me and is helping her progress with completing a catalogue of songs whilst she is taking singing lessons preparing to sing and perform herself when she is confident and ready. Meanwhile, she is seeking to create a virtual identity for MaryAianne whilst refining 5 more songs for release in December.
‘Brand New Canvas’, released on Wednesday (26th November) across all leading platforms. Check it out below…
ANNA MOZZON – INNOCENT
At just 15 years old, Italian rising star ANNA MOZZON is proving herself an artist far beyond her years. Drawing from deeply personal experiences, she crafts piano-led pop music that straddles the line between intimate ballad and commanding power, delivering songs with striking emotional depth and vocal presence.
Now, Anna makes her remarkable debut with ‘Innocent’, a mesmerising first single that marks the beginning of what promises to be an exciting journey in the world of pop music.
Recorded over three days in New York in August 2025, the track was produced by Vadim Zariuta, with vocal production led by acclaimed singer Galana Bosaya. Anna then fine-tuned the lyrics with support from renowned poet and hip-hop artist Nadirah X, who has worked with global stars. Impressively, Nadirah confirmed no lyric changes were needed, with Anna’s writing standing strong in its original form, an extraordinary achievement for her first professional studio experience. ‘innocent’ is out now across all leading platforms. Check it out below:
ANGELA MERLINO – WATER MANTRA
Spanish-Italian singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist ANGELA MERLINO returns with ‘Water Mantra’, the title track from her forthcoming EP, a stirring exploration of healing, identity, and transformation through music.
With ‘Water Mantra’, Angela dives deep into rhythm and emotion, weaving Folk Tribal percussion with Alternative Pop to form an evocative, genre-blending experience. The track feels both ancient and modern, hypnotic chanting and layered harmonies build into an immersive, cathartic release.
‘Water Mantra’ is now out on all leading platforms. Check it out below:
Welcome to the third edition of NEW LEASE MUSIC’s New Music Roundup, your new weekly snapshot of great music from indie and unsigned artists! Remember, If you like what you hear, give it a thumbs-up below in the comment section.
NEW LEASE MUSIC’s New Music Roundup will be featured on Mondays or Fridays. If you are a indie or an unsigned artist and would like your music featured on the list, send your music links and a short info about the release to submit@newleasemusic.com, with NEW MUSIC ROUNDUP in the subject line.
Thank you for visiting and I hope you enjoy the music!
MARYAIANNE & ME – FIRST LOVE
Following the release of single, ‘Lucky Escape’, which is currently the blog’s Song of the Week, MARYAINNE & ME shares latest single, ‘First Love’ – a song about Me’s school girl fantasy romance, seeing someone on the bus every day, passing a person daily on the way to work, an unspoken unfulfilled romance with someone. A certain something that most of us experience but is rarely documented. This is just a factual account of Me’s one sided romance, genuine feelings, the awakening of love, attraction and all of the trauma of a relationship that was never going to happen. ‘First Love’ was released on Wednesday across all leading music platforms. Check it out here:
J. WILL BE– ALL I NEED (VIDEO)
J. wiLL Be‘ single, ‘All I Need’ shine a light on what truly matters to him personally. With people increasingly driven by materialism and shallow thrills, the hip-hop artist wanted to focus on the things that hold real meaning from his perspective. The single features soul singer Winnie Ama who brought a soulful depth to the track that elevates the whole piece.
‘All I Need’ is part of a collection of songs J. wiLL Be wrote and produced during the Covid lockdown. It appears on his EP, Gold Mind, which is available as a digital download on Bandcamp, and as a vinyl release through both Bandcamp and Discogs.
The ‘All I Need’ is also available to stream on Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes Store and YouTube Music. Check out the video below…
BULLET BRAK– MIGHTY DOLLAR (FT. RA THE RUGGED MAN)
U.S. veteran rapper BULLET BRAK brings real bars, real message and real hip-hop in latest track, ‘Mighty Dollar’, featuring RA The Rugged Man. Be sure to look out for the music video for the single on 28th November! For now, check out the thought-provoking cut below:
JESSICA WILDE – PHENOMENAL WOMAN
Acclaimed South London artist JESSICA WILDE is calling on women everywhere to remember their power and embrace the healing strength of sisterhood with her new single ‘Phenomenal Woman’, out now, following a sold out launch night at Stormzy’s iconic ‘House Party’ venue. Check out the single here:
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