Tag: new releases 2025

Handshake In Space shares new single ‘Feel This Free’ – A Powerful Tribute on National Coming Out Day

Swedish EDM artist HANDSHAKE IN SPACE returns with a strong and meaningful new single, ‘Feel This Free,’ released last Saturday, 11th October, on National Coming Out Day. In a year when LGBTQ+ rights are being challenged worldwide, HANDSHAKE IN SPACE sees it as especially important to release this song as a celebration of the power of love and freedom.

Composed by HANDSHAKE IN SPACE, with lyrics and melody by Tim Heller, ‘Feel This Free’ combines a driving kick drum with a warm heartbeat, emphasizing the theme of freedom and the strength found in loving openly and without fear. With lyrics like “All I’m ever gonna need / Is a kick drum and your heart beat” and repeated choruses urging to Feel this free, the song captures a feeling of rebellion, community, and courage.

‘Feel This Free’ is an anthem for anyone fighting to be themselves, a call to not let any rules or obstacles stop love. With an uplifting message and danceable beats, the song is equally a celebration of freedom as it is a reminder of the importance of solidarity and acceptance.

HANDSHAKE IN SPACE has become a voice in the Swedish EDM scene with previous releases, and this single strengthens messages of hope and resilience during a time when they are needed more than ever.

A tribute to love, freedom, and feeling free, ‘Feel This Free’ is on all major streaming platforms…why not check it out below…

Connect with HANDSHAKE IN SPACE via:
FB: https://www.facebook.com/handshakeinspace
IG: https://www.instagram.com/handshake_in_space
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@handshakeinspace

Source: Stefan Halling (Handshake In Space)

by Categories: new singlesTags: , , , , , , , , , , , , Leave a comment

Canadian singer-songwriter Gena Perala unveils her newest single, ‘Lucky One’.

Canadian singer-songwriter GENA PERALA unveils her latest single, ‘Lucky One’, the fourth release from her upcoming 12-track album ‘Somewhere New’.

Equal parts biting, vulnerable, and defiant, ‘Lucky One’ dives headfirst into the contradictions of being human—too much of everything, not enough of anything, and somehow still finding a way to laugh through it all. With brutally honest lyrics like, “Drink too much, smoke too much, fuck just enough, talk too much,” Perala captures that razor-thin line between self-destruction and self-awareness. It’s raw, it’s self-exposing, and it’s delivered with a dark wit that cuts deep.

The song’s cover art features a striking photograph of Perala’s mother and godmother, taken during their days on the carnival circuit in the 1970s. For Perala—who spent her own childhood traveling with her family from town to town under the lights of the carnival—this image isn’t just a nod to the past. It’s a metaphor. A reminder of what “luck” really means in a place where the games are rigged, the odds are stacked, and people still show up, coin in hand, hoping for a win.

That same tension—between hope, illusion, and survival—runs straight through ‘Lucky One.’

The chorus lands like both confession and anthem:
“I’ve never been a sad girl, turning into such a sad world / I’ve never been the lucky one, count my blessings zero to some.”

While Perala has always acknowledged her blessings, she’s not afraid to admit that optimism doesn’t come easy. In a world that so often feels tragic and unjust, holding on to any kind of hope means confronting grief, loss, and all the spaces in between. ‘Lucky One’ lives in that uneasy emotional terrain—where joy and sorrow coexist without cancelling each other out.

“I’ve never really been the lucky one,” Perala reflects. “But maybe that’s the point—there’s strength in still showing up, still playing, even when the odds are against you.”

Following the momentum of her earlier singles, ‘Lucky One’ further cements Perala’s reputation for fearless storytelling and for finding beauty in life’s hardest truths. It’s not just a song—it’s a statement. One that reminds us that sometimes, showing up is its own kind of win.

Have a listen below…

Connect with Gena Perala via:
FB: https://www.facebook.com/GenaPeralaMusic/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/genaperala
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@genaperala
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@genaperala

by Categories: new singlesTags: , , , , , , , , , , , , Leave a comment

James O’Hurley Shares Stripped-Back EP ‘A Moment Alone’

NEW LEASE MUSIC has unearthed some of the raw talent from true Troubadours of late – first with Nick Edwards, whose 2024 EP ‘Live At Yellow Arch’ currently holds the blog’s Album of the Week title over on Instagram. Then there’s Ben Reel whose single ‘I Will’, offers a rich fusion of indie rock, soul and disco, with an intimate, singer-songwriter feel.

Now the blog introduces the remarkably robustly raw talent of South London’s singer-songwriter JAMES O’HURLEY. His rich authentic fusion of folk, blues, rock and country roots, which echoes some of his idols, Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, Jimi Hendrix and The Rolling Stones has earned him over 50K streams on Spotify alone with single ‘Red’.

To keep the fiery glow going, James O’Hurley shares his live EP, ‘A Moment Alone’. Recorded at The Factory Studios, the latest collection includes stripped-back and compelling versions of some of James’ favourite singles from his well-received debut album ‘A Certain Stranger’. From the very beginning, you’re greeted with the warm grit of guitar plucks, which serves as a perfect platform to really home in and take in James’ soul-drenched vocals – reminiscent of a more rugged Michael Hutchence of INXS. No embellishments are needed here; the simple pairing of voice and guitar hits that rare balance of vulnerability and strength.

It’s hard to believe that, after extensively touring and performing in various different bands and working in the live events industry, James was ready to hung up his guitar and turn his back on music for good. Burnt out and creatively stagnant, he hit a personal low. But at that breaking point, he found something deeper—his true voice.

‘A Moment Alone’ is now available on all leading platforms. Why not have a listen below…

Must Listens: Four Long Days, Lighthouse, Wolves, Red.

Connect with James O’Hurley via:
FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559155961934
IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamesohurley/

by Categories: New AlbumsTags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Leave a comment

LUCKY IRIS Shares New Single, ‘play me like a speaker’ Ahead Of ‘fall in love with the dj’ Mixtape

Leeds-based hyper-pop duo LUCKY IRIS have announced their upcoming mixtape, ‘fall in love with the dj’, set for release on 23rd January through EMI North in partnership with Launchpad+. The six-track project includes explosive new single ‘play me like a speaker’, released yesterday (30th September), across all leading streaming platforms.

Building on the momentum of their acclaimed ‘day to night’ EP—praised by Rolling Stone UK, DIY, and BBC Introducing—this new release marks a bold sonic evolution for the duo. Described as a “full-throttle surge of club-ready energy,” lead single ‘play me like a speaker’ pairs sharp-edged synths with chopped vocals to reflect a year of fearless experimentation. The track is so intense, it reportedly blew the duo’s car speakers on first playback.

“We’re so tired of holding back, so really ‘play me like a speaker’ was used as an exploration into seeing what we can create and very literally leaning into that,” tells Maeve. “We wrote almost every track on the mixtape on the South West coast of Ireland, using only a laptop, a mic, and a twenty-five key mini keyboard with a wireless speaker. ‘play me like a speaker’ was one of the first tracks we created for this mixtape – maybe that’s ironic – but we were having fun, creating new sounds and making music we wanted to hear.”

With earlier mixtape teaser ‘i just want to dance’ already earning praise from Wonderland, NME, BBC 6 Music, and placements on key Spotify editorial playlists, fall in love with the dj is shaping up to be a major statement in the UK pop landscape.

To celebrate, Lucky Iris will embark on their first UK tour, supporting Master Peace with shows across Nottingham, Cardiff, Southampton, Margate, and Norwich.

Why not listen to ‘play me like a speaker’ below…

Connect with Lucky Iris via:
FB: https://www.facebook.com/luckyirisband
IG: https://www.instagram.com/luckyirisband
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@luckyirisband?
X: https://x.com/luckyirisband

by Categories: new singlesTags: , , , , , , , , , , , , Leave a comment

Natty Boi Zoe drops animated video for track, ‘Complicated (Interlude)

NATTY BOI ZOE makes a quick spin back to the blog’s spotlight and drops his video for track, ‘It’s Complicated (Interlude)’. The thought-provoking track forms part of his latest album, ‘Black Renaissance’, which recently claimed the blog’s Album of the Week title for two consecutive weeks.

Why not check out the video below…

Follow Natty Boi Zoe via:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/nattyboizoe/
X: https://x.com/KingRob25th

by Categories: New VideosTags: , , , , , , , , , , , Leave a comment