Ten more tracks have been added to our playlist on Spotify and Apple Music this week, including two from releases we exclusively premiered earlier in the week. We’re heading Northwards to Wales for our Track of the Week – “Phantom” from Cardiff queer art-rock outfit Small Miracles.
“Phantom” is the opening track from the band’s debut album A Human Connection, which is released today. It’s a real scene setter, demanding your attention, quite literally, from the outset. It’s gloriously theatrical, full of energy and just this really joyful playfulness and swagger. It’s a lot of fun, with an incredible breakdown moment midway, and it immediately made us want to listen to the rest of the album. So as far as openers go – job done, surely?!
Genesis Owusu dropped “DEATH CULT ZOMBIE” to see us through Halloween. Bristling with gritty basslines, pounding drums and Brit-rock guitar lines, it’s a leap from his most recent single, the electronic-punk pulse of “PIRATE RADIO”. It showcases his versatility and restless energy to create new sounds, whilst he is sharing his observations on indoctrination, bro culture, and the zombification of modern thought.
Yumi Zouma return this week with “Phoebe’s Song” as they continue to tease their new album No Love Lost To Kindness (Out Jan 30th). The single is a romantic and heartfelt ode dedicated to the aforementioned Phoebe, the partner of band member Josh Burgess. It’s full of warmth and texture, from the shimmeringly expansive guitars to the shoegazey vocals of Christie Simpson; it’s giving Noughties teen movie soundtrack. There’s even a cheeky little classic Nokia ringtone thrown in there for good measure – a knowing nod to modern romance.
“The Deep” marks a bold new chapter for Telenova, a commanding and cinematic statement that anchors their forthcoming album The Warning. Built on pulsing rhythms and dark, hypnotic production, the track showcases the potency of each of the trio’s contribution and competing influences. “This record is the closest we’ve come to showing what’s really happening beneath the surface,” says frontwoman Angeline Armstrong. “There’s faith, fear, anxiety and awe – all at once.”. Telenova will also bring their renowned live show to Australian stages in April and May 2026 to showcase The Warning, with all-ages shows in Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide featuring special guests Fade Evare. Head HERE for tickets
“Blind Horse” is the new single from Canadian singer-songwriter Mia Kelly and comes just as Kelly is about to embark on a UK tour supporting John Smith. “Blind Horse” explores themes of privilege and power along with the different rigged systems in place that we often mistake for fairness. It is then, it’s fair to say, a song for the times we live in. Despite the heady subject matter, it remains a gorgeous song; a welcome reminder of Kelly’s prowess as both a songwriter and a vocalist. There’s a sparseness to the production, which allows space for Kelly’s lyrics, her vocals, and her message to really shine.
Also added to the playlist this week is “Me Condena”, a stunning slice of saudade infused electro pop from Belgian-based group Āo. It’s the latest single to be released from their forthcoming album Malandra (Out Feb 13th). Meanwhile, out today “You Might Miss Out” is the reflective and calming new single from Australian singer-songwriter Adam Harpaz. We have also added “Broken Time” from Editors frontman, Tom Smith, from his debut solo album, There Is Nothing In The Dark That Isn’t There In The Light, out 5th of December.
Finally we’ve added two tracks from premieres earlier in the week – “Love In The Make Believe” from Donni Heat, and “A Kick in the Teeth” from Verticoli.
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Here’s the complete list of new additions this week:
Small Miracles “Phantom”
Genesis Owusu “DEATH CULT ZOMBIE”
Yumi Zouma “Phoebe’s Song”
Telenova “THE DEEP”
Āo “Me Condena”
Mia Kelly “Blind Horse”
Tom Smith “Broken Time”
Adam Harpaz “You Might Miss Out”
Donni Heat “Love In The Make Believe” [Exclusive EP Premiere]
Verticoli “A Kick in the Teeth” [Exclusive Album Premiere]
Header Photo by Ellis Thomas
