New Lease Music’s New Music Roundup – 21/11/25

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.

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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 BRAKMIGHTY 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:

OUT TODAY: Stefanie Michaela says ‘Anything Is Possible’ in new single.

Singer-songwriter Stefanie Michaela drops her new single and music video, ‘Anything Is Possible,’ a fearless statement about risk, heart, and self-belief. Co-written with legendary hitmakers Steve Dorff (Songwriters Hall of Fame; three-time Grammy and six-time Emmy nominee) and Michael Jay (sold over 75 million records worldwide; co-wrote and produced Martika’s worldwide #1 hit Toy Soldiers; and penned Declaration of Love for Celine Dion’s Grammy-winning Falling Into You), and produced by Grammy-winning Keith Thomas (Selena, Amy Grant, Vanessa Williams), the track, featured on Stefanie’s upcoming EP Turning Pages, pushes listeners to chase dreams, take bold chances, and believe in their own power to shape their future. The true complexity of the song lies in its simplicity, the purity of its message mirrored by the elegant, heartfelt writing and the music video’s understated yet deep

From the very first note, ‘Anything Is Possible’ captures the heart with its uplifting melody and heartfelt lyrics. Stefanie’s vocals carry a rare warmth and clarity that draws listeners in, inviting them to connect with their own dreams and aspirations. The song is both intimate and expansive, a reflection of the universal courage it celebrates. “Working with Steve Dorff has been an incredible honor,” Stefanie says. “His ability to blend emotion and melody is something I deeply admire as both a songwriter and an artist. Collaborating with Michael Jay feels effortless; he knows exactly how to shape a song so it connects deeply while still sounding fresh and timeless.”

“No matter where you are in life, you can always write the next chapter,” Stefanie says. “Believe to achieve—that’s where the magic begins.” The song encourages listeners to embrace uncertainty, pursue their passions, and trust themselves enough to try. She adds, “The real magic is knowing you have the power to turn a thought into a destiny. Believing in yourself is the first spark.”

The lyrics of ‘Anything Is Possible’ reflect this message: “Every day can be a brand new chapter / Just keep turning the pages / You’ll find what your heart’s been after / You gotta take the risk and face it… Don’t be afraid to fall / When you open your wings / Let your heart sing / You’ll find ANYTHING… IS POSSIBLE.” Stefanie’s words remind listeners that pursuing dreams, taking risks, and embracing the unknown are all part of the journey to fulfilment.

The music video brings this message to life through a warm, storybook lens. Stefanie flips through an old scrapbook and discovers a photograph of her younger self with a ballerina music box. As she gazes at the photo, it magically transforms into a living scene: the ballerina, bound by the shackles of life’s limitations, begins to break free. The little girl’s desire and passion to bring the ballerina to life finally take flight, filling the room as delicate fairy wings appear. Dressed in a glittering gown and adorned with soft, shimmering wings, the little girl embodies the pure wonder and magic of childhood.

As the video progresses, Stefanie herself appears, dressed in a flowing floor-length gown with opalescent wings and a delicate crown, stepping seamlessly into the story she has carried from her youth. “Magic isn’t fantasy—it’s focus, heart, and belief. Anything is possible when you trust yourself enough to try,” Stefanie explains. By the final chorus, she delivers her performance with the same wonder and determination, showing viewers that belief in oneself is the spark that starts every dream.

Stefanie recently partnered with City Winery Nashville on her latest single, ‘Better With Time,’ to curate her own hand-selected wines for fans, offering a chance to win exclusive packages. She has also performed live at renowned venues including The Hotel Cafe and The Mint LA, bringing her live performances to audiences across the country.

‘Anything Is Possible’ is out today (21st November) across all leading platforms. Why not check out the video below…

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Source: Dead Horse Branding PR

Song of the Day: Lucky Escape – MaryAianne and Me

‘Lucky Escape’, the second single from MARYAIANNE & ME, captures Me’s raw experience of enduring a painful breakup. With delicate guitar plucks and Me’s gently wailing vocals tinged with a warm country twang, this emotive ballad transforms heartbreak into resilience. The song offers comfort and empowerment to anyone who’s faced similar pain, ultimately realising that a bullet has been dodged — a lucky escape from deeper hurt and humiliation.

Following their debut single ‘Heart of Stone,’ ‘Lucky Escape’ is part of a string of releases from the duo via their label ITZAFUNI. Since its release, MaryAianne & Me have continued with new singles including ‘Halloween Dessert Menu,’ ‘Hotel Troublesome Blues,’ and ‘Benched.’

MaryAianne & Me is the creative collaboration between Me — a young artist from Newport now based in Kingston upon Thames — and John Hewlett. The two met through volunteer work with the Kingston-based charity Save The World Club.

Using the alias Me due to ongoing stalking concerns, she writes all original lyrics, arranges melodies, and directs AI tools to help realize her musical vision, including instrumental and vocal production. Together, the duo plan to release one new song every week for a year, building a diverse catalogue of emotionally rich and stylistically varied work. At the end of this period, Me intends to perform a selection of her songs live with her own band, Mad Mary and Psychiatric Ward.

John Hewlett — whose storied career in music management and production dates back to the late 1960s, with collaborations spanning The Beatles, T. Rex, Sparks, and more — has found fresh inspiration in Me’s creativity and drive. Together, the duo present MaryAianne & Me as both a musical partnership and a bold creative experiment, laying the foundation for a broader artistic movement rooted in authenticity, innovation, and emotional truth.

‘Lucky Escape’ is now available across all major music streaming platforms. Why not listen below…

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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…

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EMILI Returns with Ethereal New Single ‘Izabela’ — A Personal Tribute to Her Sister

After making her entry on the blog, scooping the Song of the Day spot with single ‘House Wife’, singer/songwriter EMILI returns with a stunningly ethereal single, ‘Izabela’, released last Friday (19th September), across all leading platforms.

The single is arguably Emili’s most personal work to date as it was written for her sister. While it touches on heavy themes of domestic violence, ‘Izabela’ serves as a love letter and a comforting hug to her sister, wishing her a safer, happier, more magical life.

‘Izabela’ is the second glimpse into Emili’s upcoming album, slated for release in early 2026, and follows the release of the project’s first single, ‘Just Chill’.

Have a listen to ‘Izabela’ below…

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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@emilimilosevska