Tag: Singer-songwriter

New Lease Music’s New Music Roundup – 04/05/2026

Welcome to another exciting addition of NEW LEASE MUSIC’s New Music Roundup, your weekly snapshot of great music from indie and unsigned artists from around the globe. As always, we source an assortment of styles for your pleasure, so if you’re ready to discover something new, dive right in and check 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!

ANNA MOZZON – FOR YOU

Following the success of her debut single ‘Innocent’ in 2025, sixteen-year-old Italian singer-songwriter ANNA MOZZON returns with ‘for you,’ a track that further cements her as a rising voice to watch. Her vocal performance is both tender and commanding, gliding effortlessly through nuanced melodies while maintaining a striking emotional core. As the song unfolds, subtle modern production elements emerge, minimal synth layers and a restrained trap-influenced beat, adding depth and dimension while signalling a bold evolution in her sonic direction.

‘for you’ is out now for your pleasure. Listen below…

AVNAH – I FEEL YOUR LOVE IN ME

American singer AVNAH makes a striking introduction to the global music scene with the release of her debut single, ‘I Feel Your Love In Me’, a richly textured blend of soul, jazz, and contemporary pop that reflects a deeply personal and culturally layered artistic journey. Built on smooth guitar lines, warm percussion, and layered harmonies, the track offers an intimate yet expansive listening experience.

‘I Feel Your Love In Love’ is out now for your pleasure. Have a listen below…

MCMILLIN – FEEL

MCMILLIN’s new single ‘FEEL’ captures something a lot of people are wrestling with right now: the desire to feel, the instinct to put up walls, and the uncertainty of how to process it all. He leans into that tension with vulnerability, delivering it in a way that feels both honest and refreshingly new.

​The track opens with the sound of a tape clicking on, a subtle touch of nostalgia that contrasts beautifully with the polished, modern production. Blending pop synths with a live drum feel, the sound mirrors the emotional push and pull at the heart of the song.

‘FEEL was released on Friday, 1st May across all leading platform. Listen below…

JULIE EDDY – BUMMIN’ CIGARETTES FT. JAKE MATTHEW

JULIE EDDY is back with a song that truly stops you in your tracks. ‘Bummin’ Cigarettes/ pulls you in from the very first note, setting the scene with ease. It carries that classic country feel, layered with nostalgic, smoky undertones that linger throughout.

Featuring Jake Matthew, his raspy voice slips in early, hinting at a past chemistry between the two. As he sings, “Been a while since I’ve been back here / Only gonna stay ’til the end of this beer… You were comin’ back up from fallin’ too hard / I was livin’ it up with a locked down heart / We both know we could take it too far / ’Cause we’ve been there before,” you can feel the weight of their shared history.

Julie’s voice enters on the pre-chorus, and from there, the two blend effortlessly into a catchy, memorable chorus: “I offer you a drag / You bummed a light / We got to talkin’ all night / Then one led to another / Seein’ nothing but each other… / Ain’t no flame to put out when it ends / It’s just bummin’ cigarettes.”

​The songwriting is sharp and witty, adding depth to an already compelling story. By the time Julie takes the spotlight in the second verse, you’re fully immersed in the rekindling of their connection.

​Paired with crisp, radio-ready production, ‘Bummin’ Cigarettes’ stands out as a strong single for Eddy. It’s the kind of song that feels both timeless and current, and one that showcases exactly why Eddy is an artist to watch right now.

‘Bummin’ Cigarettes’ was released on Friday, 1st May via all leading music platforms. Listen below…

BEKREATIVE – LYRIC’S CURSIVE

Following his Country/Hip-Hop album, ‘Probably Asleep Probably Awake’ BEKREATIVE makes a quick return with another album ‘Lyric’s Cursive’, a must have collection for die-hard hip-hop heads.

‘Lyric’s Cursive’ was released Tuesday, 28th April across all leading music platforms. Why not listen below…

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New Lease Music’s New Music Roundup – 27/04/2026

Welcome to another exciting addition of NEW LEASE MUSIC’s New Music Roundup, your weekly snapshot of great music from indie and unsigned artists from around the globe. As always, there are an assortment of styles that’ll sure tickle your fancy. So, if you’re ready to discover something new, dive right in and check 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!

JENNA DEVRIES – FLAT EARTH

Nashville-based singer-songwriter JENNA DEVRIES‘ new single ‘Flat Earth’ isn’t flirting with conspiracy theories — it leans into them, using them like a funhouse mirror to show how heartbreak twists reality. The “flat earth” isn’t just a wild idea — it’s a metaphor for doubt, for the way your mind stretches to make sense of something you thought was solid but wasn’t.

The verses — “Maybe there was no man on the moon / Maybe birds are too good to be true / Powers that be aren’t what they seem / And you never really loved me” and “Maybe aliens built the pyramids / And Atlantis is where they all hid / In the depths so nobody believes / And you never really loved me” — float through impossible scenarios, almost playful, before folding back into that one quiet sting.

The conspiracies aren’t literal — they’re the emotional logic of someone trying to explain love that never existed. When the thing you trusted most turns out to be false, suddenly even the strangest ideas start to feel possible.

‘Flat Earth’ was released last Friday (24th April) across all leading music platforms. Have a listen below…

DAVE LENAHAN – FIRST

DAVE LENAHAN‘s new single ‘First’ is a heartfelt country ballad that explores love through the lens of vulnerability—the quiet fear of losing the person who means everything. Rooted in a traditional country sound, Dave’s emotional delivery shines throughout, especially in lines like “Hand in hand together till the end of time / But we can’t live forever, life is so unfair,” and the striking chorus confession, “I don’t wanna live a day without you on this Earth / I wanna go first.” The track also features Taylin Rae, whose harmonies add a beautiful emotional counterpoint.

‘First’ was released last Thursday (23rd April) via all leading music platforms. Have a listen below…

DANIEL LEYES – HA HA WEED IS LEGAL + STONER MATING CALL

DANIEL LEYES shares two singles – ‘Ha Ha Weed Is Legal’ and Stoner Mating Call’ – for your pleasure!

‘Ha Ha Weed Is Legal’ is a celebratory anthem about cannabis legalization and cultural change. Inspired by New Jersey’s legalization and shaped by humor and social commentary, the track embraces freedom and challenges outdated prohibition with playful defiance.

‘Stoner Mating Call’ is a soulful, lighthearted love song built around a simple opening line: “Mama – if you wanna smoke some marijuana, honey I’m the man for you.” It blends humor and warmth into a relaxed, character-driven track.

Why not brighten up your day and check them out below…

XO SOUNDTRACK – CLOSE

XO SOUNDTRACK is back with another instantly addictive release, ‘Close,’ a track that pulses with emotion just beneath its glossy surface. From the first few seconds, it locks into a nostalgic groove, blending shimmering synth pop textures with an alt pop edge that feels straight out of early The 1975, but still distinctly its own.

‘Close’ was released last Thursday (23rd April) via all leading music platforms. Listen below:

BULLET BRAK – TAPPED IN

BULLET BRAK has dropped his newest project, ‘Tapped In,’ and it’s already making noise—debuting at #43 on the iTunes Global Hip-Hop charts within 24 hours.

This release delivers raw energy, sharp lyricism, and a fully locked-in sound that reflects Brak at his most focused. Tapped In is more than a title—it’s a statement. Check it out below…

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Gena Perala unveils her sophomore album, ‘Somewhere New’

GENA PERALA has released her sophomore album, ‘Somewhere New’ last Friday (13th February), across all leading music platforms. Produced by Erik Nielsen, the 12-track album was recorded at Afterlife Studios and finished at Smooth Operator Studios, the result of nearly three years of work, shaped slowly by people in a room making music together.

‘Somewhere New’ is about motion rather than milestones—leaving without spectacle, choosing yourself, and continuing forward even when it feels like pushing the same boulder uphill, again and again. There’s no grand arrival here, no welcome-home party. Just quiet resolve.

The sense of time passing is embedded in the album itself. Songs like ‘Baby Girl’ were written years ago, while others, including ‘Machete,’ came together in the studio. “Letting the band shape and challenge the songs in real time was one of the great gifts of making this record,” Perala says.

“Somewhere New is a journey—about who we were, who we’re becoming, and learning to accept ourselves somewhere in between,” she continues. “I’ve often been described as disarming, difficult, or defiant. Those words are usually meant as insults, and this record spends a lot of time sitting with that—what it means to take up space, to stay true without explaining or apologizing, and to stand your ground, especially as a woman.”

Nielsen’s production keeps the focus on feel, leaving room for silence, tension, and breath. In an era dominated by speed and polish, ‘Somewhere New’ leans into something increasingly rare: musicians listening to each other in real time. The songs linger in the spaces between messages, the silences left by ghosting, and the quiet work of staying present in an increasingly online, distracted world. Rather than rejecting modern life outright, the record gently asks what we lose when attention becomes fractured—and what it means to seek real connection anyway.

Subtle instrumentation deepens that sense of forward motion. A string quartet threads through the album with visceral tension, while pedal steel appears on nearly every track, bending and holding emotion in place. Nielsen’s role was often one of restraint, continually reining things in and giving the songs space. The result is a sound that feels intimate and expansive, guided more by instinct than excess.

The album’s cover image reflects that same spirit. Shot by Perala’s late father, the photograph captures a hot air balloon, carnival swings, and light caught at just the right moment—fleeting, weightless, and quietly beautiful. Motion suspended in time.

Raised traveling the carnival circuit with her family, Perala has long been attuned to impermanence, memory, and the strange comfort of movement. Those early experiences continue to shape her songwriting—work that finds meaning in the everyday and beauty in the overlooked.

‘Somewhere New’ is a record about arrival—not at a place, but at a self. No ceremony. No applause. Just forward motion as quiet cause for celebration. Have a listen below…

Must Listens: Machete, Lucky One, Goodbye Friend, Losing Ground, Baby Girl

Connect with Gena Perala via:
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IG: https://www.instagram.com/genaperala
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@genaperala
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Gena Perala shares reflective single, ‘Baby Girl’

GENA PERALA returns with ‘Baby Girl’, a tender, wandering single about youth, time, and the people we become along the way.

At its core, ‘Baby Girl’ explores a universal truth: we never quite feel as old as we are, and life moves faster than expected. Built on reflective verses and a chorus that balances innocence with emerging wisdom, the song moves between the baby girl we once were and the person we’re still becoming.

Perala’s lyrics are quietly profound, conversational, and slyly charming:

“Here’s to life and here’s to luck / sky ain’t falling so there’s no need to duck”
“All I know is I don’t know much / But I’ll try anything once”

“It’s one of the first songs I ever wrote,” Perala says. “A bit of a rambler, but a really sweet one. It’s about how fast time goes by, how you keep trying, and the people you want to keep moving with. Fans have been asking for this one for years, so it just felt right to finally release it.”

‘Baby Girl’ is now available on all major streaming platforms.

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

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New Lease Music’s Top Ten Singles of 2025

Hey guys, it’s finally here – welcome to NEW LEASE MUSIC’s Top Ten Singles of 2025!

Inside, you’ll find an eclectic mix of records you’re bound to love. Expect Drum ’n’ Bass like you’ve never heard before, full-on indie rock, soothing R&B, and some heart-tugging singer-songwriter gems.

So why not have a listen below and enjoy! If something catches your ear, leave a comment and let us know your favourite. Thank you for listening and make you keep your eyes peeled for new releases coming soon…

10. SPRING CLEANING -EMEREE

9. ADDICTED – OBSIDIAN CANE & GIZELLA

8. IZABELA – EMILI

7. NIGHT OWL – SLEEPY DAYS

6. CONERSTONE – ROSS FLORA

5. LUCKY ESCAPE – MARYAIANNE & ME

    4. NEVER CHANGE – OBSIDIAN CANE & GIZELLA

    3. BETTER WITH TIME – STEFANIE MICHEALA

    2. LUCKY ONE – GENA PERALA

    1. BITE ME! – AMITY

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