Songs of the Week - 19/01/2026
These are the essential tracks you need to check out this week!
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Eileen Alister - 'Heartbeat'
Eileen Alister’s ‘Heartbeat’ is about closing a chapter and finally walking away, written from the relief that comes with choosing yourself. Rooted in Eileen's own self-confesed habit of holding on too long, the relatable track turns that emotional release into something bright, driving, and quietly empowering. It is yet another masterpiece from one of the best artists on the scene right now.
VENUS GRRRLS - '3x3'
VENUS GRRRLS’ ‘3x3’ is a confrontational rush of dark bass, jagged guitars, and abrasive synths, channelling unfiltered rage into something physical and stomp-ready. Inspired by the fallout of shifting relationships, it’s the group's most lyrically direct release to date, turning confusion and anger into a fierce statement of unity and release.
Lily Moore - 'Castles In The Sky'
Lily Moore has kicked off 2025 with ‘Castles In The Sky’, a track that pairs vibrant production with her unmistakably powerful vocals. Built on wry, honest lyricism, the track sits with doubt, ambition, and the pull of dreams that always feel just out of reach. It captures Lily choosing belief over fear, stepping forward with clarity and confidence.
CCAPRICE - 'Temporarily Temporary'
CCAPRICE’s ‘Temporarily Temporary’ is a wistful take on modern dating, capturing the push-and-pull of fleeting connections with a hopeful undercurrent. The track intertwines a nostalgic warmth amongst contemporary production, turning the frustrations of impermanence into something catchy, reflective and uplifting.
Mara Liddle - 'SPIN'
Mara Liddle's new release ‘SPIN’ captures that late-night moment of locking eyes with your person and deciding the outside world can wait. Bright electro-pop energy and playful hooks drive the track forward. It thrives on dancefloor chaos, capturing that split-second choice to leave it all behind for one person. The result is a rush that feels euphoric without losing its emotional centre.
Maya Ixchell - 'The Coward's Way'
‘The Coward’s Way’ finds Maya Ixchell sitting with the moment everything you thought was certain suddenly disappears. Framed by folk-pop warmth and sweeping hooks, it traces heartbreak, self-worth, and the slow reclaiming of power. Maya's emotive vocals hit with a clarity that makes the song feel quietly devastating but ultimately strengthening.
Anna Smyrk - 'Skin Thinner'
Arriving as a catchy dose of indie-pop, Anna Smyrk's ‘Skin Thinner’ masks heavy subject matter with a bright energy. Beneath the glossy surface, Arva explores grief, shock, and denial following the sudden loss of her dad. It's a deeply impressive piece of songwriting, peeling back the emotional layers we build to protect ourselves whilst searching for a way to feel fully again.
Glossy Boy - 'A Song To Walk Home To'
Glossy Boy's first release of the new year, ‘A Song To Walk Home To’, captures the quiet pull between two people who never quite meet each other at the right moment. Built around close harmonies, atmospheric layers and soft, expressive guitar, it’s Glossy Boy at their most open. A gentle, evocative reminder of love that almost was, written in a way relatable to so many.