Songs of the Week - 09/03/2026
These are the essential tracks you need to check out this week!
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daydreamers - 'She Is A Time I'm Living In'
daydreamers kick off this week's Songs of the Week with new single ‘She Is A Time I’m Living In’, a lovestruck indie pop rush that leans fully into romance in the most anthemic way. Built around big hooks and bright guitars, the track captures that cinematic moment when everything finally falls into place with love. It’s a track full of optimism that feels destined to be sung in the biggest of rooms.
Die Twice - 'Jakobo'
Last week saw Die Twice release their third single ‘Jakobo’, a hazy track with tension running throughout. As the song builds, this tension explodes into one of the best closing sections of a song I have heard in ages. It is a bold track to return with, but that boldness has paid off, giving Die Twice their best release to date, kicking off a huge 2026 that will undoubtedly see the band skyrocket.
Ellie Nanni - 'Nothing in it for me'
Ellie Nanni has built on a stellar 2025 with new single, ‘Nothing In It For Me'. The new song provides a clear-eyed look at knowing when to walk away, something that will be so relatable to so many. It features some of Ellie's most emotional lyrics and ethereal vocals to date, highlighting exactly why she is fast becoming one of the most exciting upcoming artists around.
Dom Malin - 'Sahara Sun'
Dom Malin returns with ‘Sahara Sun’, the first single from his debut EP Echoes of Light. The track leans into burnout and quiet self reclamation, capturing the feeling of standing in the heat when everything around you feels draining. It sounds like the perfect song for warmer days and festival grounds when you first listen, but the more you sit with Dom's stellar lyrics, the more their emotional weight unfolds.
Dalia - 'Running with the wolves'
Dalia has rounded out a string of stunning singles with the release of her new EP you said my sun was always blue, but i’ll let that die with you, a four track release about reclaiming your voice and stepping away from the need to be defined by others. The EP is made up of three released tracks and new song ‘Running with the Wolves’, an acoustic-driven track that really highlights the power of Dalia's songwriting and power of her vocals.
ISSA ODYSSEA - 'thought daughter'
I have long stated that ISSA ODYSSEA is one of the most impressive artists around, and her new track ‘thought daughter’ has only reinforced this. The intimate alt-pop track is built on such an immersive soundscape that drives the song's emotion just as much as ISSA's moving lyricism, exploring the weight of overthinking and the strange comfort we can find in our own destructive habits.
Madhavi Devi - 'In Love With A Ghost'
Madhavi Devi’s ‘In Love With A Ghost’ captures the slow realisation that a relationship has already faded. Rooted in folk melodies and stark honesty, the song traces the all-too-relatable cycle of hoping someone will change while knowing the end is already written. It’s a power return from Madhavi, perfectly setting the tone for her upcoming debut album The Gift of Falling Out of Love With You.
Liv Bloore - 'Her Flowers'
Liv Bloore’s third single ‘Her Flowers’ is a nostalgic reflection on the girls who shaped her life but slipped out of reach. Written and produced entirely by Liv, the track begins as a gentle folk ballad before drifting into a hazier world showcasing Liv’s ability to shift styles while keeping the emotion intact. It’s a tender song about grief, memory and girlhood, arriving ahead of her debut EP In Heaven, After Hours.
Saint Valentine ft. Wyse - 'Curse On My Heart'
Saint Valentine has teamed up with Wyse for ‘Curse On My Heart’, a breakup song that trades their softer roots for something a little louder and more confrontational. Guitars push the track into a newer classic rock territory while the lyrics maintain the signature Saint Valentine emotion, holding onto the bitterness that lingers long after the end of a relationship.
Martha May - 'OVER IT'
Martha May’s new single ‘OVER IT’ leans fully into messy post-breakup energy. Built on vibrant pop production, the track captures that moment when frustration replaces heartbreak. It’s a playful and completely unapologetic track with a deeply catchy hook, turning the chaos of moving on into a song that feels made to shout along to.
Mel Denisse - 'aiming alone'
Mel Denisse continues her new era with ‘aiming alone’, a standout genre-diverse track that sits in a dreamy space between alt rock and shoegaze. The song is built around the feeling of being close to people yet never fully understood, feeling like you are watching the world through glass while everyone looks back from the other side. It’s a heavy, atmospheric release capturing the feeling of leaning into isolation rather than trying to escape it.
Phoebe Cate - 'Complicated'
Phoebe Cate has introduced herself with the sensational debut single ‘Complicated’, which also acts as first taste of her upcoming EP. Blending R&B and pop influences, the track explores the messy push and pull of emotions when nothing in a relationship feels simple. It is an honest and self aware debut, immediatel marking Phoebe Cate as a real one to watch.
Melissa Tastimur - 'Ain't Nobody's Business'
After a storming debut last year, Melissa Tastiumur has smashed her sophomore single. Taking the best of R&B, hip hop and soul influences, the track carries a clear message of women’s empowerment, pushing back against the pressure to stay quiet or fit into someone else’s mould. Writing in a proud and direct way, Melissa has created a song that urges listeners to get up and stand their ground.
Zak Coghlan - 'Composure'
Zak Coghlan makes his solo debut with ‘Composure’, a track that instantly grabs your attention and refuses to let go. A pairing of raw vocals and a stripped guitar line builds into something anthemic. It is the perfect song to introduce listeners to what is to come from Zak, filled with clarity and intent.