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…
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 this lineup, there are three great artists who aren’t afraid to go beyond the traditional boundaries of Country, Pop, Rock and Grunge, so if this is your thing, it’s definitely worth checking them out! If you like what you hear, give it a thumbs-up below in the comment section.
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!
NEWTON’S FIRST LAW – MADDIE LENHART
MADDIE LENHART‘s latest single ‘Newton’s First Law’ transforms emotional burnout into something immersive and deeply resonant, capturing the feeling of using movement as a survival tactic. Centered around the aching chorus — “I stay in motion / Keep it all going / And run till my lungs give out” — the song explores the exhausting cycle of staying busy just to avoid confronting heartbreak head-on.Blending atmospheric country textures with emotionally driven songwriting, the single pulls influence from Fleetwood Mac and The Chicks while carving out a sound entirely its own.
Newton’s First Law sets the tone for Maddie’s upcoming EP rollout with a sound that feels expansive, emotional, and strikingly self-aware. Check it out below…
BAILEY MARIE – ROCK A BYE BABY
BAILEY MARIE‘s new single,‘Rock A Bye Baby’ is a bold, cinematic country revenge anthem from Bailey Marie that flips familiar nursery rhymes into a darkly playful story of betrayal, retaliation, and emotional release, channeling the storytelling edge of Carrie Underwood and Miranda Lambert.
The song opens with Verse 1, setting the narrative in motion: “Mary had a little man / Married for ten, made life plans / Little did she know on Friday nights / He was sleepin’ around with the neighbor’s wife / She had enough of his shit / Lyin’ and cheatin’, promised he’d quit / Mary said this was the last time / And sang him this nursery rhyme.” It immediately establishes heartbreak turning into resolve, as Mary reaches her breaking point.
That leads into the chorus, which transforms a classic nursery rhyme into a sharp breakup statement: “It’s rainin’, it’s pourin’ / The old man is snorin’ / She packed her bags and left / Had enough of his bedtime stories / Rock a bye baby she said pullin’ away / Her ass was gone when he woke the next day / She said see ya later hope you have a good life / Hope the neighbor makes a better wife.” The hook reframes childhood nostalgia into a moment of finality, independence, and revenge-fueled clarity.
‘Rock A Bye Baby’ is out now across all leading music platforms. Check it out below:
KERRIGAN BARRY – THE WORST
KERRIGAN BARRY wastes no time setting the scene with ‘The Worst,’ dropping listeners directly into a chaotic house party: music blasting, energy high, and probably a bathroom sign that reads “don’t do coke.” It’s vivid, a little reckless, and instantly cinematic, pairing perfectly with the track’s punchy pop-rock production and sharp lyrical edge.
“I wrote this song after a guy told my boyfriend I was the worst thing that ever happened to him. This aged well, we are happily engaged to be married this year.”
‘The Worst’ is out now for your pleasure. Why not check it out below…
Welcome to NEW LEASE MUSIC’s New Music Roundup, your weekly snapshot of great music from indie and unsigned artists! In this addition you’ll hear cross rhythms of genres – from alt-pop, country/folk and R&B/soul. If you like what you hear, give it a thumbs-up below in the comment section.
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!
MAXX NIES – GIVE ME A REASON
New York-based alt-pop artist MAXX NIES continues to carve out a compelling space in the modern pop landscape with the release of her deeply personal new single, ‘Give Me A Reason’. At just 25, Nies has already forged a musical path rooted in vulnerability, resilience, and emotional honesty, using songwriting as both a creative outlet and a means of healing. Inspired to write her first song at the age of seven following the passing of her great grandmother, Maxx discovered early on the transformative power of music to process complex feelings and personal experiences.
‘Give Me A Reason’ is out now across all leading platforms. Listen below…
NATALIE DUNCAN – BLACK MOON
Nottingham-raised and London-based singer-songwriter and keys player NATALIE DUNCAN returns with her highly anticipated third studio album, ‘Black Moon’, out now for your pleasure across all leading platforms. The album, produced and mixed in-house with her trio, Alan Mian (bass) and Dave ‘Big D’ Browning (drums), marks a bold, expansive statement from one of the UK’s most compelling jazz, soul, and R&B artists. Leading the record is the stirring first single, ‘Crashing Into The Dark’, a track that perfectly captures the depth, soul, and vigour of the new collection. Have a listen below…
STARSPIRE – UNCLAIMED BAGGAGE
London-based creative strategist and Managing Director Ranj George steps fully into his artist identity with the release of his debut album under his multi-genre project, STARSPIRE. Titled ‘What Is Meant For You’, the record is an ambitious and emotionally resonant body of work spanning 13 genres, from hip-hop to country, pop to indie, unified not by sound, but by storytelling.
The album’s lead single, ‘Unclaimed Baggage’, is a sharply observed country-pop reflection on modern male loneliness, following a mid-40s divorced man navigating dating apps, emotional fatigue and the quiet pressure to stay confident while feeling overlooked. Warm but unresolved, the track carries a lived-in quality, with intimate husky vocals and stripped back acoustic textures that mirror its bittersweet honesty. Have a listen to below…
DANI IVORY – NO OTHER WAY
DANI IVORY is back with her four-song EP ‘No Other Way’, a raw, unfiltered exploration of love, loss, and devotion. The project is a collective of soul, R&B, rock, country, and folk-pop, blending organic instrumentation with emotionally rich storytelling.Opening with ‘Looney Bin’ Ivory sets the tone immediately — messy, self-aware, and emotionally charged. Bright on the surface but layered with heartbreak underneath, the track blends organ, twangy guitars, and soulful textures that evoke Maggie Rose and Marcus King while staying rooted in Ivory’s signature sound: “I’ve been beating down every single door / I got no good shoes left to throw I’m looking for some more / I just can’t wrap my head tight around the thought / You’ve had enough of my love, don’t want me no more.”
The song captures the exhaustion, disbelief, and chaos of realising the love you’re giving isn’t wanted, with a chorus that makes the unraveling fully visible: “I turn into a wreck, a nasty mess / Mascara dripping, big hair flippin’ party bitch / I drink too much wine, I stay up all night / I’m a different woman when you’re roaming / Yeah I’m losing my mind to the looney bin.” Listen to ‘Looney Bin’ below…
VIANNA ROSE – I’M A GOOD WOMAN
Taken her new EP, ‘Echoes of Time’, available now on all streaming and download sites, VIANNA ROSE unveils focus track, ‘I’m A Good Woman.’ Channeling the bold attitude of Barbara Lynn’s original, pairing Southern soul grit with a warm R&B groove, ‘I’m A Good Woman.’ hooks listeners early with its turning-point lyric, “Now I know what I’m going to do… I’m gonna leave you,” before landing its emotional payoff through a striking, repeated outro refrain.
Check out the video for ‘I’m A Good Woman’ below…
SHEYNA GEE – TWO WEEKS
Traditional country artist SHEYNA GEE releases her highly anticipated new EP, ‘Two Weeks’, out now. Entirely written and produced by Sheyna herself, the project serves as a bold artistic statement—one that captures lightning in a bottle while showcasing her undeniable depth as both a songwriter and producer.
The EP’s title, ‘Two Weeks’, reflects the intense and deeply personal creative sprint during which Sheyna brought each track to life. The result is a cohesive, emotionally rich body of work that moves seamlessly between raw vulnerability, soaring resilience, and even a playful, tongue-in-cheek drinking anthem
‘Two Weeks’ was released last Friday (31st March) across all leading platforms. Why not check it out below…
Welcome to NEW LEASE MUSIC’s first ever New Music Roundup!
You can now discover great music from indie and unsigned artists at a quick glimpse! If a release catches your ear, don’t be shy – share your thoughts below in the comment box!
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 featured!
Lavendine – Deep Blue
Sister duo LAVENDINE, share their album, ‘Deep Blue’, out today (7th November) across all leading platforms. Produced by Mark Needham of The Killers and Fleetwood Mac, the album is a raw, powerful exploration of faith, perseverance, and hope in the face of life’s toughest challenges. Why not check it out here: https://ffm.to/lavendinedeepblue
samuel evanson – christmas bells
Welsh singer-songwriter SAMUEL EVANSON rounds off 2025 with a gift for listeners everywhere, his brand-new festive single, ‘Christmas Bells’, out today (7th November). Known for his spellbinding blend of introspection and pop brilliance, Evanson offers a modern twist on the classic Christmas anthem, channelling his love for 1980s synth-pop while embracing the warmth and wonder that define the season. Check it out here:
sebastian horton – stay (when the light does down)
At just 19 years old, UK-based artist SEBASTIAN HORTON emerges as a vibrant new voice with debut single, ‘Stay (When The Light Goes Down)’, a dance-pop and R&B-pop number, fusing infectious rhythms, soulful emotion, and a story of resilience. ‘Stay (When The Light Goes Down)’ was released 31st October. Check it out here:
rena angel – beauty when i bleed
Brooklyn-born singer-songwriter RENA ANGEL returns with her most evocative release yet, the hauntingly beautiful new single, ‘Beauty When I Bleed’. Blending the intimacy of indie pop with the cinematic textures of alt-leaning soundscapes, Rena’s music feels like a confession whispered at a party; soft, emotional, and impossible to forget. Check it out here:
Rising acoustic and indie pop singer-songwriter SOFIA LILY follows up her stunning debut single ‘All We Have Is Now’ with her deeply moving new track, ‘Montana’. Known for her raw lyricism, stripped-back melodies, and a voice that lingers long after the last note fades, Sofia once again delivers music that feels like a personal conversation with the soul.
Blending the tenderness of country storytelling with a pop sensibility made for heartfelt singalongs, Montana captures the bittersweet emotions of losing a friendship — a kind of heartbreak rarely spoken about but universally felt.
Drawing comparisons to Kacey Musgraves, Gracie Abrams, and even touches of Miley Cyrus, Sofia Lily’s ethereal yet grounded vocals glide over delicate acoustic guitar and layered melodies, building into a chorus that feels both intimate and anthemic. With just her second release, she continues to showcase limitless potential, cementing her place as an emerging artist to watch not only in the U.S. but globally.
She shares; ‘“‘Montana’ is about the kind of heartbreak no one prepares you for—when a friendship ends. It’s about learning the truth, letting go, and realizing that not everyone who walks with you is meant to stay.”
With ‘Montana’, Sofia Lily continues to carve out a unique space in today’s indie pop scene. Her ability to transform deeply personal experiences into universally relatable music has already begun to resonate with listeners worldwide. The single showcases her growth as both a songwriter and performer, proving that even early in her career, she possesses a rare emotional depth and authenticity that few artists manage to capture.
Sofia Lily has this effortless ease to craft emotional landscapes. ‘Montana’ is a testament to her gift for storytelling, pulling listeners in and refusing to let go until long after the note ends. Have a listen below…
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