Songs of the Week - 16/03/2026
These are the essential tracks you need to check out this week!
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Bellah Mae - 'Love Me Less'
Bellah Mae continues her stellar start to 2026 with ‘Love Me Less’, a vulnerable new single that explores the fear of letting someone see your full self in a relationship. Built around a gentle country-pop production that highlights Bellah's incredible vocals, the track captures the tension between wanting to appear perfect and admitting your insecurities. The song also marks the start of a new chapter for Bellah Mae, arriving alongside the announcement of her becoming the first ever UK solo artist to sign for Sony Music Nashville.
Corella - 'Rewire'
Corella have returned in the most hard-hitting way with new track ‘Rewire’. The blistering rock anthem is packed full of thumping drums, soaring guitar riffs and snarled vocals. Fuelled by political frustration, the single sees the Manchester band leaning into a heavier, more ferocious sound as they kick off this new era that will surely see them cement themselves as one of the UK's biggest bands.
Sunday (1994) - 'Shame'
Sunday (1994) have expanded their dreamlike world with a deluxe edition of their recent EP 'Devotion', adding three new songs to the original project. The pick of the new three is the hazy ‘Shame’, a track which shows Sunday (1994) at their very best. The vocals are ethereal and the instrumentals grip your attention from the get-go, hiding something slightly darker within an upbeat atmosphere.
Mackenzie - 'Idiot Of The Decade'
Mackenzie continues her huge 2026 releasing new single ‘Idiot of the Decade’ off the back of her sold-out debut headline show. The new single captures the mess of overthinking every conversation and obsessing over tiny mistakes in the grittiest way. Insecurity is turned into a cathartic anthem that feels like it has been pulled straight from the early 2000s pop-punk scene. In case it wasn't already clear, Mackenzie is a superstar and you need to get onboard!
Martin Luke Brown - 'back of my mind'
Martin Luke Brown opens a new chapter with his single ‘back of my mind’, a tender exploration of lingering love and emotional memory. Drawing on a genre blending mix of indie and country with some subtle psych and lo-fi textures, this is a song that, on the face of it, should struggle to work. Yet somehow Martin has created something that lingers long after first listen for all the right reasons. It’s a reflective yet playful song about the traces people leave on us, from old cinema tickets to scribbled confessions, capturing the way past relationships quietly stay with us.
Tragic Sasha - 'Bottom Of The Barrel'
Everything Tragic Sasha touches becomes pure art and nothing has shown that more than new single 'Bottom Of The Barrel'. The stripped-back track epitomises everything that makes Sasha so brilliant, pairing emotive lyricism with the most stunning vocal delivery. It captures political disillusionment and the dark irony of thinking you’ve hit rock bottom, delivering a quiet yet powerful statement from one of music's most compelling voices.
FFINIX - 'OUT UR LYF'
We are only three months into 2026, but this year's best debut may have already arrived. FFINIX has stormed onto the music scene with the powerful first release, 'OUT UR LYF'. The song addresses the freedom and release that comes with realising someone wasn't a positive impact on your life before finally removing them from it. If everything FFINIX puts out is this good, she will be taking over in no time.
newshapes - 'falling away'
newshapes’ latest single ‘falling away’ drifts into emo-tinged alt rock, capturing that ache for clarity and reassurance when life feels like it’s slipping past you. It’s a song about wanting just a little bit of something to feel grounded, with newshapes delivering it with a restless energy that pulls you in from the first note. It is another storming release from a band who show no signs of slowing.
Evann McIntosh (ft. Meshell Ndegeocello) - 'Better'
Evann McIntosh has just released their incredible new album 'Fantasy Fuel' featuring the stellar new single ‘Better’. The track, which also features Meshell Ndegeocello, glides through late-night soul with a slow-burning, confessional intensity. Evann manages to balance heartbreak with a quiet optimism, utilising a chilled approach to make every note linger. ‘Better’ is a meditation on presence over perfection, a gentle push toward connection and forward motion.
Emilia Tarrant - 'Hamster Wheel'
Emilia Tarrant’s debut album ‘why do i get out of bed?’ arrives with all the raw honesty and relatability that has made her such an exciting name. Her songwriting is unfiltered and confessional, capturing the push and pull of searching for purpose in an overwhelming world. Highlighting just one track is difficult, but it is impossible not to acknowledge the brilliance of ‘Hamster Wheel’. Emilia has created a song that manages to dig into mental health, grief, relationships and the small, heavy moments of everyday life, doing so in a truly beautiful way.
francene rouelle - 'september baby'
francene rouelle steps into a bold new chapter with ‘september bby’, an upbeat alt-pop anthem about letting go of the past and choosing growth instead. The track carries a carefree energy that you cannot help but move along to, pairing her sharp songwriting with a catchy beat that instantly delivers confidence. It’s a bright, unapologetic moment of self-reinvention that sets the tone for a huge 2026.
cozyjoe - 'the kids r moving out'
cozyjoe continues his rise as one of the UK's most relatable songwriters with 'the kids r moving out', capturing that bittersweet feeling of growing up. The track blends nostalgia with self-reflection, watching friends and yourself step into adulthood while missing the chaos of late teens. A catchy hook ties it all together, making it a reflective track that feels instantly ready to be screamed at cozyjoe's live shows.
two person starfield - 'Suspension'
two person starfield have returned with ‘Suspension’, their first track since October's 'In Spirit' EP. The four-minute journey builds from acoustic warmth to an explosive end filled with grungy guitars and haunting vocals. The song is a celebration of human creativity and musicianship, with a genre-blending experimental approach purposely designed to stand firm against the rise of AI music. In doing so, two person starfield have managed to deliver a song filled with unconventional, risk-taking energy that feels distinctly alive and musically sensational.
Fools & Sages - 'Sever the Ties'
Fool & Sages are back with their fifth single ‘Sever the Ties’, a bold rock track that turns a catchy pop-inspired hook into full-throttle power. Packed with intensity and attitude, this feels like Fools & Sages most distinctive sounding song to date, channeling raw emotion and unstoppable energy in a way that feels distinctively 'Fools & Sages'. If the band keep putting out songs this good, they will be one of the top names on the alt. scene in no time.
Molly Stone - 'You Left So Suddenly'
Molly Stone’s “You Left So Suddenly” sits at the emotional heart of her stellar debut EP The Softies. The track explores grief in a deeply poignant way, letting the weight of loss and all the questions that come with it emerge naturally. There’s a calm honesty to the delivery that makes the song feel even more impactful. It’s a careful balance of tenderness and edge, showcasing just how moving Molly Stone's songwriting is.
Laura Beckwith - 'Orange Jumpsuit'
This week's Songs of the Week are rounded out by Laura Beckwith's new sharp, self-assured country anthem, 'Orange Jumpsuit'. The song covers standing your ground when your partner's ex tries to come back into their life. The lyrics mix sass and clarity in a confident way, being delivered over twangy guitars and playful hooks that drive the story. It is a relatable slice of country brilliance that has not left my mind since first listen.