Welcome to NEW LEASE MUSIC’s New Music Roundup, your weekly snapshot of great music from indie and unsigned artists from around the globe.
In the this lineup, there are two must-check-out acts that sit at opposite ends of the genre spectrum: indie disco-pop (or ‘space pop’) and full on, no filter blues rock with a message that almost everyone can related to. So on ahead and check them out! As always, give the releases a thumbs up in the comments section, if they tickle your fancy.
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! Have a great weekend.
MIDNIGHT MYSTERY CLUB – SIGN OF THE TIMES
MIDNIGHT MYSTERY CLUB continue their stellar run of cosmic indie-pop with the release of latest single, ‘Sign of the Times,’ out today on all major streaming platforms.
The new track marks the third of five singles to be unveiled ahead of the band’s forthcoming album, Telescope, which lands on 10 July. Blending shimmering melodies, atmospheric textures and the group’s signature “space pop” sound, ‘Sign of the Times’ offers another enticing preview of what’s to come from the highly anticipated record.
With each release, Midnight Mystery Club have continued to build momentum towards Telescope, and this latest offering further showcases the band’s knack for crafting immersive, dreamlike soundscapes wrapped around infectious songwriting.
Check out ‘Sign of the Times’ below and let us know what you think…
TREVOR FINLAY – SHUT THE HELL UP
If there’s one thing TREVOR FINLAY has mastered over 30+ years on the road, it’s this: sometimes the smartest thing you can say… is nothing at all. As he builds toward his seventh studio album, his new single, ‘Shut The Hell Up,’ leans all the way into that truth. Loud, unapologetic, and with a grin. A guitar-driven, no-filter blues-rock punch, the track captures everything Finlay does best: sharp-witted, road-tested, and delivered with classic rock swagger.
‘Shut The Hell Up,’ is out today across all music platforms. Why not check it out below…
Singer/songwriter Maryanne Dugan – aka MARYAIANNE & ME – arrives just in time for those summer days ahead with brand new single, ‘Ocean Motion’ out now across all leading platforms.
Following herprevious offering, ‘I’ll Find The Light’, an inspiring ballad which chronicles a personal battle against depression, Maryanne takes a refreshing turn with ‘Ocean Motion’. Drawing influences of classic 50s surf rock – think The Beach Boys – the track captures the carefree spirit of sun-soaked days, rolling waves, and the simple joy of escaping life’s worries, if only for a moment.
Full of nostalgic charm, ‘Ocean Motion’ serves as the perfect soundtrack for the season ahead, inviting listeners to leave their troubles behind and embrace the freedom of the moment.
Music has always been central to Maryanne’s life. From a young age, she found joy in singing in choirs and performing. However, following experiences of abuse as a child, she became increasingly reclusive. Over the past six months, she has turned to AI music tool SUNO as a creative partner, helping her bring her songs to life in a way that fully captures the depth of her emotions and intentions.
Since Maryanne met her manager, John Hewlett, she has found a pathway to share her voice with the world and is now able to publish her lyrics and express herself through the tracks she is creating, under the moniker, MaryAianne & Me.
Maryanne continues to prioritise her mental health and is engaged in ongoing counselling. Alongside this, her songwriting and the development of MaryAianne & Me have become a vital therapeutic outlet—not only for herself, but also for listeners facing similar challenges.
As part of her journey managing depression and anxiety, Maryanne plans to perform her singles to a live audience in the future. She’s currently taking singing lessons to fine tune her vocals.
‘Ocean Motion’ is out now across various music platforms.Why not check it out below…
Welcome to another riveting edition of NEW LEASE MUSIC’s New Music Roundup, your weekly snapshot of great music from indie and unsigned artists from around the globe.
If fancy a bit of alternative pop and disco, heavy metal, country, hip-hop or a little something else – we got you covered as it all in this lineup! If you like what you hear, why not give it a thumbs-up or have your say in the comment section below.
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!
INDIGO SYNDICATE – DWN4SMR
INDIGO SYNDICATE returns just in time for the summer heat with ‘dwn4smr,’ a track clearly built with the club in mind. Driven by a heavy, infectious bassline that hits immediately, the song doesn’t waste time pulling listeners onto the dance floor. Lyrically, the track leans fully into its atmosphere with lines like, “I wanna see you get down for the summer / Wanna see you strip down for the summer like / God damn, lose your class / Bass line bump gon’ move your ass / I can’t help myself.”
“This is a let loose song with a simple message about getting down for the summer. Summer is a time of year synonymous with partying and having a good time. Good beat, good vibes, a whole lotta swagger for your summer playlist.” — Indigo Syndicate
Indie disco/pop duo MIDNIGHT MYSTERY CLUB share their new single ‘Swim’, the second release from their album ‘Telescope’, slated for release on 10th July.
‘Swim’ is a dream-pop atmosphere, or as the band likes to call it, “space-pop’. The single pulls on the heart strings of the moments when a relationship starts to drift away. Those first cracks that signal the other person may have already quietly conceded and you feel the tide turning. While not directly offering a resolution, it offers honesty in confronting the reality at hand.
KIMBERLY DAWN X MEGAN BARKER X LOCKWOOD BARR – 3 GIRLS WALK IN A BAR
KIMBERLY DAWN teams up with Megan Barker and Lockwood Barr for single, ‘3 Girls Walk Into A Bar’. Inspired by the swagger and storytelling spirit of The Chicks, ‘3 Girls Walk Into A Bar’ is a fiery, fearless anthem packed with attitude, humor, and undeniable chemistry. Built around punchy guitars, conversational verses, and a singalong-ready hook, the song instantly transports listeners into a neon-lit Nashville night out!
Why not check out ‘3 Girls Walk Into A Bar’ below…
RAYNE STORM FT DRAKE – COME REAL
RAYNE STORM gets ready for the summer with an explosive new banger, ‘Come Real’ featuring, from none other than Drake!
The track also includes a blazing verse from indie rap star Kony Brooks while Drake brings out his melodic side for the chorus. As with their previous collaborations on ‘Revenge’ and ‘Uptown Getdown’, Rayne and Kony slide effortlessly over production by Anno Domini Nation.
‘Come Real’ is out now across all leading music platforms…why not check it out below…
Welcome to the first NEW LEASE MUSIC’s New Music Round-up of 2026, where you can discover your next favourite track at a flick of an eye!
If you do happen to find a new favourite, why not let us know in the comments below!
NEW LEASE MUSIC’s New Music Roundup is 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.
INDIGO SYNDICATE– DND
Nashville-based trio INDIGO SYNDICATE steps into 2026 with ‘DND’ (Do Not Distrub), a sleek, R&B-leaning departure that trades their usual alt edge for something darker and late-night ready. Built on a pulsing groove and moody production, the track moves through mixed signals and emotional stalemates, anchored by the hook: “You haven’t heard a thing I said / I’ve been getting left on read / I’m stressing, now you’re messing with my head, I’ll come around so wait on me.” The repetition of “wait on me” becomes the heartbeat of the song — a phrase that feels equal parts defensive and desperate, capturing the toxic push-and-pull at its core.
Comprising of Preston Pospisil, Samantha Sanford, and Jharyss Granger, Indigo Syndicate became quickly known for their genre-fluid blend of alternative, pop, indie and soul. The band continues to carve out a distinct space within the modern alternative music landscape.
Their rapid rise includes multiple placements across Apple Music’s New in Alternative and New in Indie, along with several singles featured on Live Nation’s Ones to Watch playlist.
Why not check out ‘DND’ below…
XO SOUNDTRACK – TALK ABOUT ME
Nashville-based pop-rock/alternative outfit XO SOUNDTRACK‘s latest single, ‘Talk About Me’ sits in that familiar grey area where feelings linger longer than commitment. XO Soundtrack keeps things grounded sonically, with production that echoes glimmers of Walk the Moon, The 1975, and other indie rock darlings, pairing a clean synth line with a subtle pop-rock edge that lets the emotion while keeping intentional polish.
“Talk About Me” is inspired by the all too common “situationship.” The song tells the story of a couple who have been seeing each other off and on, and when the breakup happens, one person keeps talking about the other, even though THEY were the one to end it. I think everyone can relate to a “what are we?” kind of situation, and this song describes the emotions that come from it all.” – XOS
Renowned for high-energy, emotionally immersive live performances, XO Soundtrack – comprising of drummer Kai Clark, guitarist Austin Henderson, and vocalist Rock- has captivated audiences at notable Nashville venues including The End and The Basement. With a clear vision and a modern, emotionally driven sound, the band continues to carve out its place in the pop-rock/alternative landscape.
Check out ‘Talk About Me’ below…
BEKRATIVE – LET IT BREATHE
New Orleans–born artist BEKREATIVE returns with his new single, ‘Let It Breathe,’ a slick R&B offering that reflects a period in which he stepped away from the music scene to spend more time with his family.
With over 11 million streams across all music platforms, the Houston-based artist has built an extensive music career, writing more than 300 songs and releasing five albums to date.
Now back on the scene, BeKreative plans to release a new single every week, so be sure to keep an eye on his latest work…and why not start by checking out ‘Let It Breathe below…
CLARITY LIAO – LIKE I DO
Written as an English assignment before evolving into a fully realised studio release, ‘Like I Do’ captures the ache of unrequited love through the vivid metaphor of wandering endlessly through a desert. Stripped back and intimate, the track places Clarity’s delicate yet commanding vocal performance at the forefront, allowing her lyrical maturity and emotional nuance to shine.
“‘Like I Do’ was a song written just as homework given from my English tutor at first. The song really brought out my emotions from the current situation I was in at the time, also exploring a genre I’ve been liking but never really got to pursue, so I decided to take it to the studio. This song has so far been one of my favourite tracks to sing and listen to, also being one of the best expressed in my lyrics.” – Clarity Liao.
San Francisco-based singer-songwriter CLARITY LIAO continues to establish herself as one of pop’s most promising young voices with the release of her latest single, ‘Like I Do’. The mesmerising piano-led ballad follows the poignant alt-pop debut “Hurt My Heart” and further cements Clarity’s transition from award-winning band songwriter to compelling solo artist.
Listen to ‘Like I Do’ below…
BELLA WOOD – DIRTY CHERRY
Rising pop artist BELLA WOOD returns with her most defining release yet in the intoxicating new single ‘Dirty Cherry’, a lust-fuelled, sharp-edged alt-pop statement that announces her arrival as one of 2026’s most compelling emerging voices.
Bella learned early that “home” isn’t always a safe word. At just thirteen, she was forced to leave behind instability and move in with her grandparents in Kelowna, trading chaos for quiet nights and the hum of crickets. But even in the stillness, music never stopped playing in her mind. By seventeen, determined to carve out her own future, Bella packed a duffel bag and moved to Vancouver with one goal: make it in music.
“I wrote this song at a time when the gap between who I was and who people said I was felt like a really big jump,” Bella explains. “Instead of internalising my frustration, I write – it’s kind of like keeping a diary for me. Songwriting is the only way I really know how to process my emotions. Me and my producer Nic Charuk explored several iterations before landing on the final version.” – Bella Wood
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…
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