Abbie Anne unveils Ladder Called Life, an emotional ballad built on cinematic strings and her soaring vocals. Written during her transition from middle school to a new high school music program, the song captures the fear, hope, and bittersweet feelings of leaving friends behind and stepping into the unknown. “When things change, it’s just another step in the ladder we call life,” she shares. With its heartfelt storytelling and moving production, the track feels right at home on playlists like Spotify Fresh Finds Pop, sad girl starter pack, and Indie Pop Chillout — a song for anyone standing on the edge of change.

Alyssa Caroline steps into new territory with Fire To Ash, a track that blends shadowy late-night vibes with layered beats and synth textures. It’s a departure from her earlier sound, pulling in hints of Taylor Swift’s storytelling, a touch of Dua Lipa’s sleek pop, and the experimental edge of Imogen Heap — while still carving out something distinctly Alyssa.

The song tackles “toxic patterns and the fight to reclaim self-worth,” as Alyssa describes it, making it a raw yet relatable listen. With its mix of moody pop and indie edge, Fire To Ash feels built for playlists like Spotify Pop Rising, Fresh Finds Pop, Indie Pop Chillout, and even the more introspective sad girl starter pack. Fans can also imagine it sliding into New Music Friday or Young & Free, where breakout voices start to grab traction.

With more releases on the horizon this year, Alyssa is positioning herself as one of the subculture pop/indie voices to watch.

Lauren Presley releases her new single Trade Secrets, a pop track with grungy rock edges that recalls early Avril Lavigne. The song combines guitars, heavy drums, and bold vocals while telling her first story about love.

Originally from Texas and now based in Nashville, Lauren has grown with her EP Hanging In The Balance and viral single People Leave, gaining millions of streams and features on playlists like Fresh Finds Pop and SoundCloud’s Shine Pop. Trade Secrets continues her rise and fits naturally with Spotify playlists such as Fresh Finds Pop, Pop Rising, young & free, Teen Beats, and All New Rock.

Komanii has released his new project Last Days of Summer, a four-track EP that blends Afrobeats, House, and Hip-Hop. Born in Nairobi and now based in London, he continues to shape his identity as a writer, producer, and engineer who takes full control of his creative process. His path started with the EP Niko Tayari in 2018 and grew through singles such as Habibi Cafe, Try Understand, TWENDE, HURRA, 254, and Back To You. He has also collaborated on tracks like “Gala” with Ayon Mukherji and Elrim, showing his ability to move between styles and scenes.

Last Days of Summer builds on this foundation and expands his catalog with music that connects to multiple audiences. The EP reflects Komanii’s ongoing link between Africa, the UK, and the US, pulling from influences like Chance the Rapper, Childish Gambino, and J. Cole while adding his own production approach. Beyond performance, he mixes and masters his own songs, creates visuals for tracks such as Roll’in, and produces for other artists, reinforcing his independent direction.

With its mix of Afrobeats rhythms, house grooves, and hip-hop flows, the project is positioned for placement on playlists such as African Heat, Alté Cruise, Fresh Finds Hip-Hop, Fresh Finds Afrobeats, New Music Friday UK, and Just Dropped, giving Komanii a lane that spans both emerging and established listener bases.

Natalie Shay releases her uptempo pop single “Do u relate?”, a track that channels the restless energy of moving from one chapter of life into the next. With quick-fire vocals, full-band drive, and a saxophone hook, the song captures the same kind of momentum listeners found in Harry Styles’ “As It Was.”

Already a festival regular with sets at Reading, Latitude, and Isle of Wight, Shay is now touring Europe with Saint Motel before headlining O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire.

“Do u relate?” sits comfortably in Spotify playlists like New Music Friday, Fresh Finds Pop, Pop Rising, Just Good Music, Indie Pop, Indie Waves, and Feel-Good Indie Pop.