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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.


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


Tim Lyre and BINA. are an open book in ‘Storytime’
London and Lagos collide as Tim Lyre links up with BINA. to tell both sides of a fractured romance ahead of his new album SPIRALS


Confessions of a Lover Boy: No Guidnce Steal Our Hearts Again
British R&B group No Guidnce triumphantly return with their latest EP, Confessions of a Lover Boy

West London's Olympia Vitalis Drops Reflective New Soul Single ‘Younger’
Crafting a track that’s both uplifting and soothing, Olympia Vitalis delivers vibrant soulful energy on 'Younger'

Wretch 32 Announces Highly-Anticipated New Album, 'Home?'
Alongside the announcement, Wretch 32 also treated fans to a new single, 'Like Home' with Teni this past week.

Self Indulgent, Audacious and at Times, Infuriatingly Glorious - 'MUSIC' is Here
Playboi Carti's new album 'MUSIC' has finally been released, and it's been five very long years to get to this point...


Ellie Dixon and piri Team Up for 'Guts' Remix Offering A Fresh Take on an Anthem of Anxiety
Ellie Dixon has just dropped a new remix of ‘Guts’, and this time, she’s teamed up with piri, one half of the duo piri & tommy.


Aminé Unveils His Buoyant 2025 Return, ‘Familiar’
The Portland-hailing rapper examines failed relationships in newest single, as he sets the stage for his forthcoming album set to release la


Clavish on D&B? New K Motionz Track 'H20' is a Certified Hit
New single 'H20' showcases the best of K Motionz D&B skill, along with Clavish's versatility.

Agency, Identity, and Imposter Syndrome Scrutinised in Ca7riel and Paco Amoroso’s New Album 'PAPOTA'
The musically brilliant Ca7riel and Paco Amoroso ride the wave of their summertime success from NPR’s Tiny Desk with new album, PAPOTA.


BXKS And Travy Link Up For The High Energy Collab ‘Guestlist’
BXKS and Travy have joined forces on a new track, ‘Guestlist’, bringing together two of the most distinct voices in alternative rap and grim


Léa Sen Announces Debut Album 'Levels' With New Single ‘Lvl 6 - Video Games’
Léa Sen is stepping into a new chapter with her debut album Levels, out 30th May via Partisan Records. Known for her unique blend of


Lancey Foux Steps Into the Rave Scene with Club Inspired Double Single: 'DANCE ON ME' & 'DANCE ON ME IN THE CLUB'
Lancey Foux's 'DANCE ON ME' and 'DANCE ON ME IN THE CLUB' blend commanding 808s with a dreamy bassline, blurring lines between dance and rap


Houghton Festival Announces its Second Wave of Acts: Joy Orbison, Samuel Deep, Budino, Doc Martin & More
Houghton Festival has released its second wave of acts to take over Houghton Hall in August, further adding to an already impressive line-up


Shivani Day is Back With Brooding ‘Know When You Call’
Blending Dancehall, Reggae, Trip-Hop, and Electronica on her latest single, Shivani Day delivers a space-age ode to ‘crying in the club.’


Soft Play Bring Punk Mayhem to BRITs Week 2025 in London
BRITs Week 2025 continued its run of exclusive, intimate gigs with a riotous performance from SOFT PLAYÂ at Village Underground.


FORWARDS Festival Drops Incredible Line-up With Doechii, Jorja Smith, Ezra Collective, Barry Can't Swim & More...
Bristol's highly coveted FORWARDS Festival has announced it's line-up for the 2025 edition, and it's safe to say, they have delivered.


ARKA IS 'ALIVE' ON HIS LATEST SINGLE
Carving his own lane between indie and rap, Hastings multi-genre artist Arka has delivered 'Alive', his first single of 2025.
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