Songs of the Week - 23/03/2026
These are the essential tracks you need to check out this week!
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Nieve Ella - 'Drive'
This week's Songs of the week are kicked off by Nieve Ella’s effortlessly catchy new single, ‘Drive’. The moody-indie track captures that shift into backing yourself and becoming free of the pressures that once held everything in place. There’s a palpable confidence running through the song, supported by one of Nieve's most impactful instrumental lines to date. It is no wonder why so many tip Nieve to be the next arena-filling breakout star.
Arkayla - 'Run Kid'
Arkayla return with their first release of the year, ‘Run Kid’, a punchy, high-energy anthem that leans into a more carefree side of their sound. Centred around pushing past whatever gets in your way, this track feels tailor-made to fill festival fields with a true indie-fuelled dose of optimism. It’s another confident step that proves Arkayla are increasingly becoming a band willing to let go a bit more and trust what comes naturally.
Tenille Townes - 'we could use a little more'
Tenille Townes shared her powerful new single, ‘we could use a little more’, taken from her upcoming album The Acrobat. Stripped back and led by Tenille's stunning vocals, the track focuses on the importance of care and empathy in today's society. There’s a warmth to it that feels intentional, holding onto hope while acknowledging just how heavy things can feel. It’s somewhat simple in its delivery, but that’s exactly what makes it hit so hard.
Will Brown - 'Scars and Glory'
Will Brown continues the build up to his upcoming EP Welcome To Brownsville with new track ‘Scars and Glory'. Built around the idea of turning past struggles into something positive, the track focuses on growth without losing that sense of honesty. There’s a soulful sense of empowerment running throughout, taking pride in where you’ve come from rather than trying to hide it. It is this theme that gives the track a real inspiring weight.
Tom A. Smith - 'SFX'
Tom A. Smith builds on his huge 2025 with ‘SFX’, a bold-sounding release that taps into those moments where self-doubt starts to take over. Rather than letting those moments win, SFX urges you to go and find that sense of freedom. The track centres on body image and insecurity, turning it into something more uplifting without losing that honesty. It's another stellar release from an artist who is destined to reach the very top.
Maella - 'Crying to God'
Maella has just dropped ‘Crying To God’, taken from her upcoming EP Nostalgic Baby. The song runs at a relentless pace, leaning into that all-consuming kind of crush that feels impossible to shake. Sitting somewhere between obsession and vulnerability, the track sonically captures how intense those feelings can get, where everything starts to feel a bit heightened and overwhelming. If Maella has more songs like this up her sleeve, we could well be looking at one of the year's standout EPs.
Mathilda Homer - 'Pretty In Blue'
Mathilda Homer's new single ‘Pretty In Blue’, a soft, reflective track centred around friendship and self-worth. Written for a close friend, it focuses on separating identity from appearance, reminding you of everything else that makes someone who they are. The delivery feels measured and intentional, letting the sentiment sit without overcomplicating it, and marking a thoughtful step back into things after time away.
Hannah Storm - 'Remember Me'
Hannah Storm has just released her sensational debut album It Will Never Be The Right Time, with ‘Remember Me’ standing out as one of its most emotionally driven moments. It's a song that starts off more restrained, gradually opening up into something much bigger, matching the intensity that can come with one-sided attachment. This emotional honesty is present across the entire album, which I cannot recommend enough that you check out.
Eaves Wilder - 'Mountain Sized'
Eaves Wilder has just shared another preview of what to expect on upcoming album Little Miss Sunshine with her new single ‘Mountain Sized’. The track centres on that feeling of not quite knowing where you fit. It taps into self-doubt in a way that feels honest and relatable rather than heavy. Maintaining a attention-grabbing guitar-driven sound throughout, Eaves has turned that internal spiral into something bigger and more defiant.
Stresshead, Ancona & Eddie Caine - 'Grab Me Water'
Stresshead, Ancona and Eddie Caine come together on ‘Grab Me Water’, a track that throws you straight into the chaos of a packed dancefloor. Built from that hazy, post-night-out headspace, the song is brimming with the energy of everything spilling over at once. Those moments where the music takes over and nothing else really cuts through. It’s loose, instinctive and driven by leaning fully into the moment rather than trying to control it.
Hollie Gautiér - 'Black Out'
Hollie Gautiér has released the penultimate single from her upcoming EP, ‘Black Out’, a song that taps into that moment where heartbreak tips over into something messier. It is a genre-blending release that moves through house, garage and bassline influences, mirroring that loss of emotional control. There’s a confrontational edge to the song combined with a beat that you cannot help but dance too, but never without losing that vulnerable edge.
Pien - 'Son'
Americana artist Pien has just released her most emotional song to date, ‘Son’. This deeply personal single reflects on family and the lasting impact of generational relationships. Focusing on her father’s upbringing and how it shaped her own experiences, the track leans into storytelling that feels so personal, yet will be so relatable to so many. There’s a real sense of looking back whilst trying to make sense of it all, trying to gain clarity from those inherited emotions.
Leah Wilcox - 'Hollywood.'
After weeks of teasing her highly anticipated new single with a string of puppet-led videos, Leah Wilcox has finally released her stellar new track ‘Hollywood’. Sitting somewhere between country and indie, the song sees Leah chasing stardom in a way that feels both captivating and genuine. Her vocals shine throughout, while the instrumentals feel perfectly suited to the warmer days that are slowly starting to arrive. Leah keeps getting better with each release and is a real must-watch name.
Mina My - 'Like Coming Home'
Mina My captures the fear and thrill of falling in love on ‘Like Coming Home’. The track brims with driving guitars and shining melodies, carrying Mina's vocals with an honesty that makes the uncertainty of young love feel tangible. Lyrically it perfectly captures the feeling that comes with taking risks, the pull of connection and wrestling with the possibility of heartbreak. Following her debut EP, it’s another glimpse of Mina’s ability to turn personal vulnerability into something universal.
Ella Clayton - 'Dolomites'
Ella Clayton’s ‘Dolomites’ is a gripping reflection on wanting to be alone. Shifting rhythms mean you are constantly gripped, while Ella's crystal-clear vocals carry the emotion, making solitude feel both urgent and liberating. It’s the final single ahead of Clayton's upcoming album Could It Be You?, a record that looks set to turns questions of love, loneliness and self-discovery into songs that feel lived-in and real. If ‘Dolomites’ is anything to go by, Ella is going to absolutely nail it.
False Idah - 'Conditions'
False Idah sets the stage for her upcoming EP Conditions EP Part 1 with the title track ‘Conditions’. The stripped-back indie-folk single lays False Idah’s voice bare over delicate guitar and soft strings. It’s a focused song about processing grief, anger and hope. With each note, Idah balances raw honesty with vocal control that really stops you in your tracks and makes you take it all in.
Dirt Flirt - 'focus on u'
London alt-pop project Dirt Flirt returns with ‘focus on u’, a hypnotic single about the intensity of infatuation and the feeling that someone can be your whole world. The release precedes the forthcoming EP ‘scorpio fever’, out 22nd May. Dark synths and pulsing basslines frame the lyrics, creating a sound that is danceable yet still manages to be introspective.
Masca - 'Love Letters'
Bristol trio Masca release ‘Love Letters’, the title track from their highly anticipated debut album out 3rd April. A heartfelt ode to music itself, the track captures the push and pull of chasing a dream while life goes on around you. Masca built their sound from lockdown jam sessions into a full band, balancing personal stories with sharp, melodic songwriting. Their sound now is that little bit sharper, but still maintains the raw energy of their early releases. ‘Love Letters’ sets an exciting tone for an album that will be a must-listen.
Our Nameless Boy - 'Little Bird'
Today's Songs of the Week are rounded by alt-rock outfit Our Nameless Boy, who have just released ‘Little Bird’, the third track from their upcoming EP ‘Thorns’. Written from the perspective of someone reflecting on a childhood friend who became a powerful populist figure, the song wrestles with questions of influence, responsibility and personal safety that are so relevant in today's society. Musically, the track flawlessly blends contrasting quiet and loud dynamics to really hit its emotional message home.
