Songs of the Week - 20/04/2026
These are the essential tracks you need to check out this week!
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piri - 'cosuluvme'
piri announces her return as a solo artist with 'cosuluvme', a statement of intent from an artist who looks set to flourish under this new-found freedom. piri wrote, produced and mastered every part of the track herself, really hitting home the point of just how personal this new era is going to be. You can really feel that shift in energy throughout the song, sounding like a track that prioritises her own artistic identity and making music exactly how she wants to hear it.
Precious Pepala - 'Rosey'
Precious Pepala has just released her new EP 'Rosey', a bold and cinematic body of work that follows the story of a toxic relationship from its intoxicating highs to its inevitable fallout. The captivatingly catchy title track acts as the narrative centrepiece of the project, written from the perspective of a concerned friend watching a loved one dive headfirst into a doomed relationship. It perfectly sets the tone for what is one of the best EPs I have heard in a long time.
Izzy Escobar - 'Happy to Be the One'
Izzy Escobar returns with 'Hate To Be The One', a soulful and empowering post-breakup anthem. Written by legendary Grammy-winning songwriter Diane Warren, the track is a natural showcase for Izzy's powerhouse vocals and the kind of raw emotional storytelling that has made her one of pop's most compelling emerging voices. Izzy has made this song completely her own, fitting perfectly amongst her ever-growing catalogue.
Bradley Jago - 'My Inner Vitriol'
Bradley Jago has just released his most impressive project to date, his new EP 'My Inner Vitriol', with the title track serving as its centrepiece. A deeply personal exploration of falling in love for the first time and the self-doubt that follows, it rises from quiet restraint into something almost cinematic. Bradley's stellar vocals are combined with stirring strings and keys that really hit home the song's emotional weight.
daisy veacock - 'mean it'
Daisy Veacock is rapidly cementing her status as one of the most exciting rising artists in the country, and her latest single 'Mean It' proves exactly why. While Daisy often makes light of heartbreak, this track takes on a much more vulnerable tone, leaning into the raw sadness of the moment. The emotional weight is elevated by a stunning orchestral arrangement and a well-crafted choir harmony, giving the release a timeless, lounge-like quality reminiscent of an old movie score.
Chrissi - 'HEARTLESS DARLIN' !'
There is a real sense of freedom running through Chrissi's new track 'HEARTLESS DARLIN’ !'. It’s written from that specific moment of clarity where you realise you don't need anyone else’s validation to feel whole, and that confidence shines through in the delivery. While the lyrics have a sharp, honest bite to them, the music itself stays bright and genuinely fun, creating a vibrant, empowering song that has been stuck on my mind.
Macie Nyah - 'The Devil Wears What She Wants'
Macie Nyah continues her stellar start to 2026 with 'The Devil Wears What She Wants', a track that serves as a total celebration of living unapologetically. It’s a song built around the idea of reclaiming your own narrative and refusing to let outside expectations dictate how you show up in the world. This is the perfect anthem for anyone tired of being defined by society’s narrow boxes.
El Roig - 'Stupid Cowboy'
El Roig's first release of the year 'Stupid Cowboy' captures that exhausting push and pull of a lopsided relationship. It is built around the moment you realise you’re asking for love from someone who isn't even in the room emotionally. The song starts quite stripped back, slowly piling on layers of instrumentation that makes the frustration in the lyrics feel even more immense. It’s a bitter pill of a song, but it’s written with a vulnerability that makes it so deeply reliable.
Dirt Flirt - 'honest'
'honest' is Dirt Flirt's hook-filled look at that uncomfortable moment in a breakup where the rose-tinted glasses finally shatter. There is a grit to the delivery that makes the track feel incredibly grounded, even as it spirals into a heavy, electronic energy toward the end. Dirt Flirt is building towards her upcoming EP, 'scorpio fever', out on 22nd May. If this single is anything to go by, the full project is going to be something truly special.
100%WET - 'Eleanor's Escape'
100%WET have made a huge return with 'Eleanor's Escape'. The track is a fascinating collision of two different worlds, described as 'hypergaze' by the duo. It is a song half rooted in dreamy electronics and the other in a much heavier, distorted approach, with the two blending to create something sonically captivating. This feels like a significant step up in scale for the duo, creating one of their best releases to date.
Liv Bloore - 'A Prophet For A Sin'
Liv Bloore has just released her stunning debut EP 'In Heaven, After Hours', a four-track masterpiece. The whole EP is definitely worth your time, but 'A Prophet For A Sin' has particularly stayed with me since the first listen. The track explores that strange tension between a religious upbringing and the messy reality of falling in love. Liv writes with such a sharp eye for detail that from the first note you are immediately immersed in this world.
no na - 'rollerblade'
'rollerblade' is the new high-energy release from no na, blending reggaeton rhythms with traditional Gamelan melodies from the group's native Indonesia. This combination creates a sound that feels completely fresh and unlike anything else out there right now. It is effortlessly catchy and carries a fierce, playful confidence that makes it impossible not to move to.
Sansha - 'Drudgery'
'Drudgery' is a brilliantly chaotic release that perfectly captures the wit and relatability that make Sansha's music so lovable. Written during a period of self-doubt and frustrating dates, Sansha treats a lack of effort like a contagious disease, delivering some of her sharpest lyrics yet. It's a genre-blending track that jumps between jazzy bass riffs, lo-fi beats, and even some of Sansha’s own trumpet playing. It is the second taste of her upcoming EP 'The Jester She Sings', which is fast becoming one of my most anticipated releases.
lucky break - 'Head Down'
lucky break's 'head down' feels like a perfect snapshot of those strange years when you're no longer a teenager, but the future still feels a bit too vast to handle. There is a real honesty in the lyrics here, capturing that specific brand of early-twenties uncertainty that I and so many others have been through. It looks set to be a standout moment from lucky break's upcoming debut record 'made it!'.
meliss - 'pick me up (take me back)'
'pick me up (take me back)' is a beautifully bittersweet track that feels like the perfect soundtrack to a coming-of-age movie. It tackles the conflicting emotions that come with leaving your hometown and realising that, no matter how much you try to change, parts of your younger self are always going to be there. It’s the latest taste of her debut EP 'emotional hangover', which is set to drop on June 12th, and it’s definitely one for the bedroom-pop fans.
Die Twice - 'Wishbone'
Die Twice keep their huge 2026 momentum going with 'Wishbone', a dynamic track that feels like it’s constantly shifting under your feet. It moves from delicate strings into something much heavier and more intense. It’s another great look at their debut EP, 'Accept Me Like A Lie', which is set to arrive on May 27th and is shaping up to be a massive introduction for them.
Tarragon - 'Blueprint'
Tarragon has delivered a real song optimism with 'Blueprint', feeling like the perfect introduction to the spring. It’s an acoustic pop track that captures that fragile, electric excitement of a new relationship where everything feels possible but nothing is quite certain yet. It’s the final taste of Tarragon's second album, 'Home At Cofa’s', which arrives on May 1st. It looks set to be one of the most sonically expansive records of the year.
Dafties - 'Domestic'
Dafties have returned with new single 'Domestic', one of their best and most direct release to date. It’s a sharp, no-nonsense track that takes aim at the people who try to rewrite your private life as a public narrative. The vocals hit with a soft venom that is incredibly effective. It’s the third single from their upcoming mixtape 'Tea', which, based on the singles alone, looks set to be a standout release.
FYNN - 'The Squeeze'
This week's Songs of the Week are rounded off by FYNN's brilliant new track, 'The Squeeze'. While the lyrics take a serious look at the UK's cost of living crisis, they are paired with a summery, reggae-tinged instrumental that brings a sense of hope to the heavy subject matter. It is a clever contrast, using an upbeat sound to address the very real pressures of the current moment.
