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Oculate UK: This Week In Music
Oculate UK's round-up of all the highlights in new music releases from the past week. Featuring: Little Simz, Wunderhorse, LULU., Niko B & more.


All Aboard Ocean Alley's Love Balloon
Our favourite Aussie rockers Ocean Alley have today announced a new album titled 'Love Balloon', as well as treating us to the title track.


Oculate UK: This Week In Music
Oculate UK's round-up of all the highlights in new music releases from the past week. Featuring: Sammy Virji & Skepta, Obongjayar, Olivia Dean & more.


Oh snap, Kojey's back!
Kojey Radical has returned with his first new music since 2022's debut album, Reason To Smile. His swaggering new single 'Rule One', features fellow UK Rapper Bawo.


CDs and Generation Alpha: Arbiters of Taste or Another Symptom of Trend Culture?
Vinyl’s smaller, sturdier cousin – the CD – was born in the late 1970s, but a recent survey from Key Production revealed that 46% of Generation Alpha listen to CDs.
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Oculate UK: This Week In Music
Oculate UK's round-up of all the highlights in new music releases from the past week. Featuring: Little Simz, Wunderhorse, LULU., Niko B & more.


Oculate UK: This Week In Music
Oculate UK's round-up of all the highlights in new music releases from the past week. Featuring: Sammy Virji & Skepta, Obongjayar, Olivia Dean & more.


Oh snap, Kojey's back!
Kojey Radical has returned with his first new music since 2022's debut album, Reason To Smile. His swaggering new single 'Rule One', features fellow UK Rapper Bawo.


J Hus is celebrating Big Conspiracy's 5th anniversary at Royal Albert Hall
Big Conspiracy is turning five, and in its honour J Hus is heading to the similarly iconic Royal Albert Hall on June 17th for a one-night-only show.


Niko B Is Back With The Synth-Soaked ‘Hairclips’
Niko B’s back, and he’s in love. Kind of. Hairclips is a synthy, sunlit track that swaps the ends for infatuation. It’s light on its feet, heavy on feeling, and lands with the charm only he can pull off.


Claudia Valentina Shines With ‘Candy’-Flossed Confidence On Seductive New Anthem
Candy hits you with attitude. Claudia Valentina repurposes that iconic “Milkshake” line into a moody, bass‑heavy anthem about power and self‑assurance.


Young T & Bugsey Link With Loski For Summer Ready 'His & Hers'
Young T & Bugsey start 2025 ready for summer as ‘His & Hers’ brings the Nottingham duo back with a sharp, bounce-heavy single featuring South London’s Loski, who jumped on the track after hearing an early cut and recording his verse on the spot.


Five Years Later, Charli XCX Brings Party 4 U to Life in Stripped-Down New Video
Minimalist, haunting, and heavy with yearning, the party 4 u music video captures everything it’s meant to be. An unfiltered portrait of emotional vulnerability.


Oculate UK: This Week In Music
Oculate UK's round-up of all the highlights in new music releases from the past week. Featuring: Wolf Alice, Aminé, Little Simz, Jay Prince, Lola Young & more.


Little Simz, As You've Never Seen Her Before
Gearing up for Lotus, her highly anticipated fourth studio album, Little Simz treats fans to new single 'Young', alongside a must-see visual...
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Oculate UK: This Week In Music
Oculate UK's round-up of all the highlights in new music releases from the past week. Featuring: Little Simz, Wunderhorse, LULU., Niko B & more.


Niko B Is Back With The Synth-Soaked ‘Hairclips’
Niko B’s back, and he’s in love. Kind of. Hairclips is a synthy, sunlit track that swaps the ends for infatuation. It’s light on its feet, heavy on feeling, and lands with the charm only he can pull off.


Claudia Valentina Shines With ‘Candy’-Flossed Confidence On Seductive New Anthem
Candy hits you with attitude. Claudia Valentina repurposes that iconic “Milkshake” line into a moody, bass‑heavy anthem about power and self‑assurance.


Oculate UK: This Week In Music
Oculate UK's round-up of all the highlights in new music releases from the past week. Featuring: Wolf Alice, Aminé, Little Simz, Jay Prince, Lola Young & more.


Jess Young Turns Emotional Risk Into Cosmic Release 'Lost In You'
Jess Young has dropped Lost In You at exactly the right moment; not by chance, but by design. The London artist, producer and astrologer chose to release the track during May’s full flower moon in Scorpio, a time linked to endings and emotional release. The timing lines up with the song’s message: letting go, digging deep, and trying to balance risk with reality.


Oculate UK: This Week In Music
Oculate UK's round-up of all the best new music releases from the past week. Featuring: PinkPantheress, Loyle Carner, Nectar Woode, Venna, CMAT & more.


Oculate UK: This Week In Music
Oculate UK's round-up of all the highlights in new music releases from the past week. Featuring Jorja Smith, Wretch 32, Mychelle, Olympia Vitalis & more.


Kadeem Tyrell is a Smooth Operator on KT.FM
Currently moving in his own lane, driving forwards to the sound of ‘KT.FM’, the Battersea-based artist has channelled his musical vision...


Nia Archives Launches Up Ya Archives With Debut Single 'Get Loose'
Nia Archives launches her own label, Up Ya Archives, with a punchy debut single “Get Loose” featuring Bristol’s rising jungle artist Cheetah. Combining soca energy with bass-heavy jungle rhythms, it marks the start of a new chapter in her mission to spotlight new-gen junglism.


REVIEW: JD Cliffe - misfit.
JD Cliffe’s debut EP ‘Misfit’ opens with intention. This isn’t a project trying to win over everyone or play it safe. It’s a body of work that swings between grime, punk, R&B, and indie without asking for permission. JD Cliffe is done playing nice.
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Oculate UK: This Week In Music
Oculate UK's round-up of all the highlights in new music releases from the past week. Featuring: Little Simz, Wunderhorse, LULU., Niko B & more.


All Aboard Ocean Alley's Love Balloon
Our favourite Aussie rockers Ocean Alley have today announced a new album titled 'Love Balloon', as well as treating us to the title track.


Oculate UK: This Week In Music
Oculate UK's round-up of all the highlights in new music releases from the past week. Featuring: Sammy Virji & Skepta, Obongjayar, Olivia Dean & more.


REVIEW: Amine - 13 Months Of Sunshine
Since breaking out in the rap scene in 2016 with his debut album goodforyou, which included his hit ‘Caroline’, his musical output has always been extremely diverse in the various sounds and verses he explores. From dreamy trap songs produced by F1lthy to sultry duets with Summer Walker, he stands out beyond the masses.


Oculate UK: This Week In Music
Oculate UK's round-up of all the highlights in new music releases from the past week. Featuring: Wolf Alice, Aminé, Little Simz, Jay Prince, Lola Young & more.
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Oculate UK: This Week In Music
Oculate UK's round-up of all the highlights in new music releases from the past week. Featuring: Little Simz, Wunderhorse, LULU., Niko B & more.


All Aboard Ocean Alley's Love Balloon
Our favourite Aussie rockers Ocean Alley have today announced a new album titled 'Love Balloon', as well as treating us to the title track.


Oculate UK: This Week In Music
Oculate UK's round-up of all the highlights in new music releases from the past week. Featuring: Sammy Virji & Skepta, Obongjayar, Olivia Dean & more.


Oh snap, Kojey's back!
Kojey Radical has returned with his first new music since 2022's debut album, Reason To Smile. His swaggering new single 'Rule One', features fellow UK Rapper Bawo.


CDs and Generation Alpha: Arbiters of Taste or Another Symptom of Trend Culture?
Vinyl’s smaller, sturdier cousin – the CD – was born in the late 1970s, but a recent survey from Key Production revealed that 46% of Generation Alpha listen to CDs.


J Hus is celebrating Big Conspiracy's 5th anniversary at Royal Albert Hall
Big Conspiracy is turning five, and in its honour J Hus is heading to the similarly iconic Royal Albert Hall on June 17th for a one-night-only show.


Niko B Is Back With The Synth-Soaked ‘Hairclips’
Niko B’s back, and he’s in love. Kind of. Hairclips is a synthy, sunlit track that swaps the ends for infatuation. It’s light on its feet, heavy on feeling, and lands with the charm only he can pull off.


Claudia Valentina Shines With ‘Candy’-Flossed Confidence On Seductive New Anthem
Candy hits you with attitude. Claudia Valentina repurposes that iconic “Milkshake” line into a moody, bass‑heavy anthem about power and self‑assurance.


Young T & Bugsey Link With Loski For Summer Ready 'His & Hers'
Young T & Bugsey start 2025 ready for summer as ‘His & Hers’ brings the Nottingham duo back with a sharp, bounce-heavy single featuring South London’s Loski, who jumped on the track after hearing an early cut and recording his verse on the spot.


Oculate UK: This Week In Music
As quickly as the last one left us, the next arrives. And no, we’re not just talking about our third bank holiday weekend landing quicker than the time it takes to queue for a pint in central London. We’re talking about the arrival of handfuls - no bucketfuls - of new releases that we’ve combed through with love and attention so that you can enjoy the start of this (very well-deserved, we’re sure) bank holiday weekend without even lifting a finger.


REVIEW: Amine - 13 Months Of Sunshine
Since breaking out in the rap scene in 2016 with his debut album goodforyou, which included his hit ‘Caroline’, his musical output has always been extremely diverse in the various sounds and verses he explores. From dreamy trap songs produced by F1lthy to sultry duets with Summer Walker, he stands out beyond the masses.


Five Years Later, Charli XCX Brings Party 4 U to Life in Stripped-Down New Video
Minimalist, haunting, and heavy with yearning, the party 4 u music video captures everything it’s meant to be. An unfiltered portrait of emotional vulnerability.


Olaolu Slawn and The FA Expand on their Collaboration for Second Year in a Row
For the second year running, the Emirates FA Cup has called upon none other than Slawn to embrace the spirit of the Final, and once again, he’s delivered in style.


Oculate UK: This Week In Music
Oculate UK's round-up of all the highlights in new music releases from the past week. Featuring: Wolf Alice, Aminé, Little Simz, Jay Prince, Lola Young & more.


Little Simz, As You've Never Seen Her Before
Gearing up for Lotus, her highly anticipated fourth studio album, Little Simz treats fans to new single 'Young', alongside a must-see visual...


Jess Young Turns Emotional Risk Into Cosmic Release 'Lost In You'
Jess Young has dropped Lost In You at exactly the right moment; not by chance, but by design. The London artist, producer and astrologer chose to release the track during May’s full flower moon in Scorpio, a time linked to endings and emotional release. The timing lines up with the song’s message: letting go, digging deep, and trying to balance risk with reality.


Fera Drop The Dipper Capsule Giving Us Gear For Birders, Ravers And Everyone In Between
Fera’s new Dipper Capsule launches Thursday, 15 May 2025, bringing together utility gear, wildlife nods, and outdoorsy irreverence. Think lightweight vests, ripstop shorts, swallow-stitched bucket hats and nature-coded tees - all ready for festivals, fieldwork, or both.


Oculate UK: This Week In Music
Oculate UK's round-up of all the best new music releases from the past week. Featuring: PinkPantheress, Loyle Carner, Nectar Woode, Venna, CMAT & more.


Go Out, Get Ugly: Your Vanity is Causing the Clubs to Shut Down
Since the pandemic over 28,000 licensed venues have closed in the UK, and ultimately, venues are closing because people simply aren’t going. We need to go out and get ugly.


Edge of Earth and Octavious Marks Together Step Boldly into Footwear
Edge of Earth and Octavious Marks New York (OMNEWYORK) debut their first footwear collaboration, a bold suede mule design that blends global craftsmanship with streetwear flair.


Oculate UK: This Week In Music
Oculate UK's round-up of all the highlights in new music releases from the past week. Featuring Jorja Smith, Wretch 32, Mychelle, Olympia Vitalis & more.


REVIEW: Yung Lean - Jonatan
Jonatan is an ode to the last decade of Yung Lean, defining a new era and paying homage to everything that came before.


Kadeem Tyrell is a Smooth Operator on KT.FM
Currently moving in his own lane, driving forwards to the sound of ‘KT.FM’, the Battersea-based artist has channelled his musical vision...


SL Reveals A New Layer On ‘Paranoia’ Continuing The Shift He Started With 'Robbery'
SL’s latest single, Paranoia, continues the shift he started with Robbery. This isn’t just another track, it’s the next piece in an ongoing narrative. One that’s getting darker, tighter, and more personal.


Nia Archives Launches Up Ya Archives With Debut Single 'Get Loose'
Nia Archives launches her own label, Up Ya Archives, with a punchy debut single “Get Loose” featuring Bristol’s rising jungle artist Cheetah. Combining soca energy with bass-heavy jungle rhythms, it marks the start of a new chapter in her mission to spotlight new-gen junglism.


Review: Finn Foxell - MAMAS BOY
Versatile, Personal and Exuding Confidence. A Belting Debut Album from Finn Foxell.


Oculate UK: This Week In Music
Oculate UK's round-up of all the highlights in new music from the past week. Featuring: Sasha Keable, Cheetah & Nia Archives, Finn Foxell & more.


REVIEW: JD Cliffe - misfit.
JD Cliffe’s debut EP ‘Misfit’ opens with intention. This isn’t a project trying to win over everyone or play it safe. It’s a body of work that swings between grime, punk, R&B, and indie without asking for permission. JD Cliffe is done playing nice.


Manga Saint Hilare Fires Back At The Haters With ‘140 World Problems’
Grime veteran Manga Saint Hilare drops surprise single ‘140 World Problems’, his first solo release of the year, blending sharp flows and social commentary over Freeza Chin production. Fresh off the deluxe release of ‘Everything Is Under Control’, he reminds you why he’s still one of the sharpest voices in the scene.


Ava Joe Announces Her Debut EP ‘Try Me’ With The Moody 'Eleanor Close'
Ava Joe doesn’t play the victim, even when she’s singing about heartbreak. Her debut EP 'Try Me' is five tracks of slow-burn intensity; dusty guitars, jazz-leaning melodies, and lyrics that cut deeper the more you sit with them.


Claudia Valentina Strips It Back With “Cry Them Dry”
Claudia Valentina opens “Cry Them Dry” with no gloss, no filter, just raw heartbreak. If you’ve been following her, you’ll know that brutal honesty is kind of her thing.


DJ Gigola Returns With Bigroom Sensual II Offering Club Intensity With No Compromise
There’s no filler on Bigroom Sensual II. Just two heavyweight club tracks - Bailarina and Gigolo - that manage to carry DJ Gigola’s high-gloss production style without giving in to EDM excess.


Oculate UK: This Week In Music
Oculate UK's round-up of all the highlights in new music releases from the past week. Featuring BXKS, Barry Can't Swim, JID, Chip, Artemas & more.


Anna Lunoe Teams Up With Yiigaa to Rework Pearl Into Club Music With A Soft Centre
Anna Lunoe teams up with South London’s Yiigaa to rework Pearl, the title track from her 2024 debut album. ‘Pearl (Find My Way)’ strips the original to its emotional core, letting space, softness, and vulnerability guide the dancefloor.


MRCY's ‘Wandering Attention’ Comes In Bold
London duo MRCY return with ‘Wandering Attention’, a punchy, emotionally-charged track that sets the tone for VOLUME 2. It’s confident, heavy with meaning, and builds on their rising status as one of the UK’s most exciting new live acts.


Julia Wolf & Badger's ‘In My Room (Remix)’ Is Garage Pop Done Right
Julia Wolf teams up with UK producer Badger for a garage-fuelled rework of her viral hit ‘In My Room’. It’s a shift in tone but not in impact, this remix turns internal tension into dancefloor catharsis.


The Music Industry – Meritocracy or Daddy’s Walletocracy?
I’m sure many saw Sam Fender’s recent comments. The three-time Brit winner has had an incredibly impressive career so far; his debut album soared to the top of UK charts, with his most recent also enjoying similar success.


Charlotte Plank Cuts Through The Noise With The Unfiltered 'Candy Stores'
‘Candy stores’ is unfiltered, messy, loud - and that’s the point. Charlotte Plank cuts through the noise with a track built on jungle-leaning production and a hook that doesn’t let go.


Oculate UK: This Week In Music
Oculate UK's round-up of all the highlights in new music releases from the past week. Featuring Anime, hard life, Kwn, Loyle Carner & more.


Jim Legxacy’s ‘stick’ Builds On The Hype For 'Black British Music'
Jim Legxacy doesn’t waste a second on ‘stick' as the track lands fast, with compressed vocals, a sliding melody, and no filler.


Kidwild Offers A Gritty Snapshot Of The Come-Up On 'Rock Bottom'
Kidwild has stripped things back but still hits hard. It's not dressed up or dressed down, it just is how it is.


Loyle Carner Is Back With New Music, a Glastonbury Headline Slot, And His Acting Debut
Loyle Carner is back with his just dropped a double single, 'all i need / in my mind’ and it hits different.


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Oculate UK's round-up of all the highlights in new music releases from the past week, featuring: Chy Cartier, PinkPantheress, Wet Leg & more


Bunky Becky Birthday Boy: An Absurdly Fun Pop-Metal Triumph from Sleigh Bells
Whether you love them, hate them or never even heard of them: Sleigh Bells are something else. They return with new album, Bunky Becky Boy.


Little Simz Announces Her Biggest Shows Ever
Little Simz has stepped up a level - with her first ever arena shows at London's O2 Arena and Manchester's Co-Op Live later this year.


A Chaotic 34-Track Goodbye to OWSLA - ‘F*CK U SKRILLEX YOU THINK UR ANDY WARHOL BUT UR NOT!! <3'
Skrillex doesn’t do things by the book. Instead of a carefully planned rollout, he leaked his own album, sending a Dropbox link to fans


Dancing, Connection, Electronic Music & The Science Behind Why We Need Them All
Filmed over the span of two years, We Become One is an inspiring and affirming new documentary journey from Alpha Theta.


OCULATE UK: This Week In Music
Oculate UK's round-up of all the highlights in new music releases from the past week.


Is It Really Goodnight? A Witty and Heart-Wrenching Studio Debut from Celeste Madden
Musician/songwriter Celeste Madden releases a re-worked version of 'Is It Really Goodnight?', her witty and heart-wrenching studio debut EP


Mychelle Returns With Delightful New Single 'You Don't Care About Me'
Hackney singer-songwriter Mychelle returns with 'You Don’t Care About Me', alongside exciting news that she’ll join Jorja Smith on tour
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