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OCULATE UK - DIGITAL COVER 003 - DECEMBER 2024
Y U QT BRING THE HEAT WITH ‘YOU KNOW WHAT I WANT’
Y U QT keep pushing the boundaries of UK bass music with the release of 'You Know What I Want,' the first single from their upcoming EP
P-RALLEL DROPS GARAGE-INFLECTED CLUB CUT 'FOOLING ME TWICE' WITH DOM VALENTINO
West London dance music heavyweight p-rallel is back with his latest single, 'Fooling Me Twice,' featuring regular collaborator Dom
ARTHUR HILL DROPS NEW SINGLE 'LATE FOR THE RESERVATION' AHEAD OF DEBUT EP RELEASE
Emerging London-based singer songwriter Arthur Hill has unveiled his new single, 'Late For The Reservation,' showcasing his knack for clever
KiLLOWEN AND FRANKIE STEW & HARVEY GUNN COMBINE EXQUISITELY ON 'COOK & EFFY'
Taken from his upcoming EP, 'six missed calls', due next month, KiLLOWEN showcases his signature lyricism and flair.
TRAVY'S DEBUT SOLO PROJECT ‘SPOOKY’ IS WORTHY OF YOUR ATTENTION
The emerald isle is shining bright, and Travy is a pivotal figure in helping it sparkle.
HOW DID WE END UP HERE? DELUXE EDITION: REUBEN AZIZ'S MASTERCLASS IN DIY MUSIC
London singer-songwriter Reuben Aziz has released the deluxe edition of his debut project, 'how did we end up here?'.
ANOTR DROP SOUL-INFUSED SINGLE ‘CARE FOR YOU’ AHEAD OF PSYCHEDELIC ALBUM ON A TRIP
Dutch electronic duo ANOTR have released ‘Care For You’, the fourth single from their highly anticipated album On A Trip.
RUTI REIMAGINES ICONIC TRACKS ON ‘THE PERCH COVER SESSIONS’
Ruti kicks off the year with ‘The Perch Cover Sessions’, a stunning collection of stripped-back acoustic covers that showcase their rich
CAMDEN COX DROPS RAVE-INSPIRED SINGLE ‘ASHES’ EXPLORING CONNECTION AND RESILIENCE
Grammy-nominated DJ, vocalist, and songwriter Camden Cox continues her rise in the global electronic music scene with her latest single
SHEFFIELD'S ICONIC HOPE WORKS SET TO CLOSE FEBRUARY 2025
One of Sheffield’s most respected clubs Hope Works is set to close in February 2025.
IDER RELEASE POIGNANT SINGLE ‘ATTACHMENT THEORY’ AHEAD OF THIRD ALBUM LATE TO THE WORLD
Alt-pop duo IDER have dropped their new single ‘Attachment Theory’, a confessional synth-pop anthem from their upcoming third album Late To
DEIJUVHS ANNOUNCES NEW MIXTAPE 'CEMETERY SCUM' AND DROPS EXPLOSIVE SINGLE ‘COMATOSE’
East London’s Deijuvhs has kicked off 2025 with the announcement of his new mixtape Cemetery Scum, set for release on 2nd May.
JOY CROOKES DROPS FIERCE NEW SINGLE 'PASS THE SALT' FEAT. VINCE STAPLES
Joy Crookes returns with 'Pass The Salt' featuring Vince Staples, a bass-heavy, sharp-tongued track calling out a rumour-spreader.
NEAL FRANCIS RETURNS WITH "WHAT'S LEFT OF ME?" AHEAD OF ALBUM RELEASE
Neal Francis is back with Return To Zero, his third studio album set for release on 14 March via ATO Records. Blending classic rock with
SQUID RELEASE NEW SINGLE 'BUILDING 650' AHEAD OF THIRD ALBUM
Squid return with 'Building 650', the second single from their upcoming album Cowards, set for release on 7 February 2025 via Warp Records.
JADE DROPS FIERY NEW SINGLE ‘IT GIRL’
JADE has released her first single of 2025, IT Girl, co-written with Cirkut, Lostboy, Lauren Aquilina, and J Hart. The bold electro-pop
BODUR DROPS 'TONY MADONNA [DADA]' AND ANNOUNCES DEBUT ALBUM 'MAQAM'
BODUR has released her bold new single 'Tony Madonna [DADA]', a satirical take on commercial pop, ahead of her debut album 'Maqam',
VENUS ANON FINDS 'CATHARSIS' WITH HER NEW EP
Self-written, produced and performed, 'Catharsis' sees Swedish-Grammy-nominated Venus Anon explore relationships over alternative R&B.
KREPT & KONAN DROP 'LOW VIBRATIONS' AHEAD OF LONG-AWAITED ALBUM 'YOUNG KINGZ II'
rept & Konan kick off 2025 with their new single 'Low Vibrations', the lead track from their upcoming album 'Young Kingz II'
TEEZANDOS KICKS OFF 2025 WITH EXPLOSIVE NEW SINGLE ‘OLD ME’
TeeZandos returns with her first release of 2025, ‘Old Me’, a powerful statement track packed with fearless lyricism and hard-hitting
BAD BUNNY KICKS OFF 2025 WITH DeBí TiRAR MáS FOToS
What more could you want from Bad Bunny’s new album?
SKIIFALL AND JORJA SMITH TEAM UP ON NEW SINGLE 'HER WORLD'
Montreal artist Skiifall has released 'Her World,' a new single featuring Jorja Smith. Produced by Kenny Beats, the track blends reggae
WHO THE F*CK IS: SKEPTA
Skepta’s story is one of evolution, from grime pioneer to global music icon, fashion designer, and father. From his early days in pirate
SCUBA PUSHES SONIC BOUNDARIES WITH HIGH-OCTANE 'D:U:2'
The latest release from Scuba, one of the UK’s most versatile and prolific electronic music producers, is the second volume of his
DOECHII MAKES A STATEMENT WITH 'DENIAL IS A RIVER' VIDEO
Doechii, the dynamic rapper and singer, has unveiled the music video for her latest single, 'Denial Is a River.'
CELESTE TURNS HEARTACHE INTO HYPNOTIC ‘EVERYDAY’
Celeste’s latest track, ‘Everyday’, has finally hit streaming platforms after its vinyl-only drop for Record Store Day 2024
JACK HARLOW OPENS 2025 WITH REFLECTIVE SINGLE 'TRANQUILITY'
Jack Harlow has released his new single, Tranquility, offering a reflective start to the year as he addresses his critics and personal
ROSE GRAY DROPS FINAL SINGLE 'PARTY PEOPLE' AHEAD OF DEBUT ALBUM LOUDER, PLEASE
Rose Gray closes out her album rollout with 'Party People,' the fifth and final single from her upcoming debut, Louder, Please, set for rele
OCULATE UK: TOP 10 ALBUMS OF THE YEAR 2024
2024 is coming to an end. Perhaps a relief for some… but one thing can be said for this year; there were some INCREDIBLE albums released.
DIZZEE RASCAL RETURNS TO HIS ROOTS WITH THE SURPRISE EP ‘I INVENTED GRIME’
Dizzee Rascal, one of Grime’s most iconic figures, has dropped a surprise EP ' Invented Grime. The four-track project is a sharp return to
IN THE CROWD: NIKO B @ BELGRAVE HALL, LEEDS - 06.12.24
If you were anywhere near Belgrave Hall in Leeds, you probably felt the walls shaking. Niko B, Milton Keynes’ very own voice of the next
KEL P AND WANDE COAL DROP NEW SINGLE ‘OLD SOLDIER’
Grammy-winning producer Kel-P and Afrobeats icon Wande Coal have released their new single, Old Soldier. This energetic track marks Wande’s
WITCH POST RELEASE THEIR FOLLOW ON SINGLE 'RUST'
Witch Post, the collaborative project of Alaska Reid and Dylan Fraser, release their second single, Rust. Combining their distinct musical
REUBEN AZIZ ENDS HIS STANDOUT YEAR WITH THE RELEASE OF 'ALWAYS COME BACK'
Reuben Aziz releases Always Come Back, a self-produced rap-heavy track showcasing his versatility and personal storytelling.
KREPT DROPS 'NALA'S SONG' AHEAD OF 'YOUNG KINGZ II'
Krept, half of the rap duo Krept & Konan, releases "Nala’s Song," a heartfelt track dedicated to his daughter, Nala.
READING & LEEDS 2025 FESTIVAL: TRAVIS SCOTT, HOZIER, CHAPPEL ROAN, BRING ME THE HORIZON
Reading & Leeds Festival 2025 has unveiled a groundbreaking lineup featuring headliners Travis Scott, Chappell Roan, Bring Me The Horizon,
NOCUI’S DEBUT ALBUM 'ITALIAN ROBOT' TAKES LISTENERS ON A RETRO-FUTURISTIC JOURNEY
NOCUI’s debut album Italian Robot blends electronic beats, retro-futuristic aesthetics, and introspective storytelling to explore humanity
ULTRAVIVIDPINK UNVEILS DEBUT EP 'ULTRA' SHOWCASING A MESMERISING JOURNEY THROUGH LOVE, LUST, AND SELF-WORTH
West London’s ultravividpink makes a bold statement with her debut EP ULTRA. Exploring themes of heartbreak, self-worth, and identity,
VEVO UNVEILS THEIR "DSCVR ARTISTS TO WATCH" 2025 LIST
Vevo’s "DSCVR Artists to Watch" 2025 campaign introduces a carefully selected lineup of global talent poised to dominate the music scene.
WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF BELLZZZ AND HER DEBUT SINGLE "PLASTIC UNICORNS"
Emerging artist Bellzzz makes a striking entrance into the music scene with her debut single, "Plastic Unicorns."
KICK GAME'S BLACK FRIDAY EVENT: BIGGER, BETTER, AND UNMISSABLE
Kick Game is redefining Black Friday with live auctions, scavenger hunts, and a massive BOGOF sale on Cyber Monday.
MIRAA MAY MAKES A POWERFUL STATEMENT WITH THE SURPRISE EP "KIND REGARDS"
London-based, Algerian-born singer-songwriter Miraa May unveils her surprise 6-track EP “Kind Regards"
JAY PRINCE SHINES ON HIS LATEST SINGLE "NEW DAY"
East London's Jay Prince is back with “New Day,” a soulful anthem of renewal and resilience.
LAUREL SMITH DROPS ICY NEW SINGLE "SNOW QUEEN"
North London’s rising alt-pop provocateur Laurel Smith is back with her latest single, “Snow Queen.”
MOLE RETURNS WITH SOPHOMORE SINGLE “DALAI LAMA”
Following his standout debut “No Typos,” South-West London’s rising rap talent Mole is back with his sophomore single, “Dalai Lama.”
GRACEY REWINDS TIME WITH NEW SINGLE ‘BACK TO THEN’
GRACEY’s name has become synonymous with pop brilliance, and her latest release, ‘Back To Then,’ is a striking testament to her artistry.
ANANYA MARKED WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY WITH POWERFUL SINGLE “HAPPY”
Rising Zimbabwean pop artist and London-based creative Ananya returns with her poignant new single “Happy,” a heartfelt track released
CLAUDIA VALENTINA MAKES A STATEMENT WITH NEW SINGLE “DIAMONDS ON MY TEETH”
Claudia Valentina is proving why she’s an artist to watch with the release of her powerful new single, “Diamonds On My Teeth.”
LOLA MOXOM LIGHTS UP THE UK R&B SCENE WITH “TURN DOWN THE LIGHTS”
At just 19 years old, Lola Moxom is already shaping up to be a transformative force in the UK R&B scene.
NIKO B RETURNS WITH ANOTHER DOSE OF HIS SIGNATURE SOUND IN ‘JUST CALL ME’
Milton Keynes' most charming export, Niko B, is back with another dose of his signature mix of humour, wit, and unfiltered storytelling.
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