Southern California post-hardcore band Dayseeker, featuring Rory Rodriguez, Gino Sgambelluri, Ramone Valerio, and Zac Mayfield, has shared the video for their new single “Shapeshift,” which is out now. Rodriguez says, “This song is about the anxiety I live with on a daily basis. An open letter to myself about how it shifts and moulds me into a different version of me.” The track is the band’s third single from their recently announced new album, ‘Creature In The Black Night’, via Spinefarm. Produced by Daniel Braunstein and mixed by Zakk Cervini, the album is Dayseeker’s most immersive and intentional record yet, boasting sharper edges, heavier riffs, and a dark emotional current.
Dance Hitmakers Sammy Virji And Chris Lake Team Up On Irresistible Single “925”
Two of the hottest hitmakers in dance music, Sammy Virji and Chris Lake, have collided on their irresistible new single, “925,” which is out now via Astralwerks. This certified heater is the latest offering from Sammy’s album, ‘Same Day Cleaning’. This marks the second collaboration for the duo, following their 2024 hit “Summertime Blues,” which has already racked up over 36 million streams. On “925,” they deliver bass house at its sleekest and most refined, building tension before gliding into a rolling, house-y groove with a seriously infectious vocal hook. The track joins solid singles like “Nostalgia” featuring Issey Cross and the instant hit “Cops & Robbers” featuring grime icon Skepta, which was a highlight of Skepta’s Glastonbury Festival show, airing live on BBC One.
Rock Band Captain Mantis Unveils Groovy New EP ‘Vice Market’
Monterrey rock band Captain Mantis has released their new EP, ‘Vice Market’. The four-song release is the band’s first since 2020 and perfectly showcases their blend of old-school rock vibes with a modern flair. The EP opens with “Moonshine Alley,” a groovy track about temptation, followed by the upbeat “Simon Frost” and the melodic “Galatea.” The title track, “Vice Market,” closes the record in style, using a bilingual styling with English and Spanish to deliver the message. The band, made up of Checo Ruizesparza, Ignacio Alvarez, Pato Sepúlveda, and Charly Lowry, recorded the EP at Sultana Records and describes the project as being made “with love, and for people that love music,” successfully treading a roadmap to new sounds.
Acoustic Singer-Songwriter Stephen Mugford Shines A Fresh Spotlight On Debut Album ‘Palooza Beach’
Rising singer-songwriter Stephen Mugford is diving back into the deep end with a fresh spotlight on his debut album, ‘Palooza Beach’. This vibrant eight-track release, which features collaborations with producer John Escobar and Grammy-winning guitarist Claudio Ragazzi, blends jazz-infused ’70s and ’80s textures with dynamic, spellbinding vocals. ‘Palooza Beach’ is a sun-soaked experience that draws inspiration from the sunny optimism of Jason Mraz and the crooning storytelling of Paul McCartney, immersing listeners in an atmospheric soundscape filled with slinky trumpet lines and ocean breeze grooves. Stephen’s vision, realized after leaving a corporate career to pursue music, is grounded in decades of reflection and a deep love for language, authentically capturing life’s little truths with soulful storytelling and hopeful optimism.
Indie-Pop Duo Fallin’ Astronauts Release Dreamy Single “Higher” From Debut EP
Vienna-based indie-pop duo Fallin’ Astronauts, featuring vocalist Maximilian Hamedinger and guitarist Emil Breit, shared their latest track, “Higher.” The guitar-led song is the first offering from their debut five-track EP, ‘MONO’. The duo comments that with ‘MONO’, they wanted “to strip everything back to the core—to create something that feels raw, honest, and unfiltered.” “Higher” delivers a dream-pop sound drawing inspiration from bands like Coldplay and Imagine Dragons, using contrasting instruments to craft a lush, minimalist soundscape that offers soaring, atmospheric energy and uplifting lyrics about diving into life.
Traphall Artist Doller Drops Bold New Single “WHO HYPE? WHO BRUK?”
North London Traphall artist Doller has returned with his latest dynamic single, “WHO HYPE? WHO BRUK?,” which is out now via the Beyond Dis World imprint. Doller has been making serious waves with his sound and compelling performances, earning support from publications like NOTION, Wordplay Magazine, and GRM Daily. He even showcased his talent on MTV Base adverts and previously gained recognition when his track “Skadoosh” was featured in the film Sket.
“WHO HYPE? WHO BRUK?” is a bold and powerful anthem that features a brooding instrumental with syncopated drum rhythms supporting Doller’s defiant vocal delivery. His suave and seamless flow is perfectly punctuated by call-and-response choruses, making the song incredibly memorable. Doller says, “I wanted everybody in the world to feel comfortable with their financial status and have an anthem to celebrate that.”
The artist is no stranger to the stage, having toured internationally, including a stint in Dortmund, Germany, alongside Cblock. He has also headlined major events like the Hackney Social’s Wynters Wonder List and the “Sing for Me Tour” with British Grime artist Ghetts. His music is a fixture on BBC Radio 1Xtra, with DJs like DJ Target, Sian Anderson, and Seani B championing his tracks, and his song “This Year” earned “BBC Track of the Week.”
Pop Punk Band Drastic Park Unveils Full-Blown Anthem “Patience Wearing Thin”
Pop punk/emo band Drastic Park has officially unleashed the full-blown anthem “Patience Wearing Thin,” which is out now. The track originally appeared as a brief intro on their ‘Imposter Syndrome’ EP but has been reborn with soaring hooks and raw, melodic energy. What began as a reflection on lockdown life has evolved into an outpouring of frustration, depression, and emotional burnout. Fueled by distorted guitars, the song captures the slow bleed of motivation and the ache of watching dreams stall, making it a perfectly relatable anthem for anyone feeling stuck.
Singer John Stokes shared that “This song started as a snapshot of lockdown fatigue, but as we sat with it longer, it became more about the mental toll of chasing goals that always feel just out of reach.” He added that it’s about “that voice in your head that tells you you’re not doing enough, even when you’re giving it everything.” The music video, in classic Drastic Park fashion, humorously contrasts the track’s grim meaning by enlisting the comedic talents of Patrick Durnan Silva from Melbourne’s own comedic duo “Hot Department.”
Pop Singer Mimi Webb Shares Emotional New Video For “You Don’t Look At Me The Same” Single
Rising UK pop singer-songwriter Mimi Webb is continuing her deeply personal new era with the release of the official music video for her stunning new single, “You Don’t Look At Me The Same,” which is out now. The highly emotional track is the first offering from her sophomore album, ‘Confessions’, which is also out now via Epic Records, and the video brings its emotional weight to life.
The visual, directed by Jake Erland and filmed in London, showcases Mimi’s powerful vocal delivery. Backed by somber piano and bare-bones production, the song puts Mimi’s vulnerable vocals front and center as she confronts the quiet unraveling of a once-close relationship. The track builds toward a devastating realization, as she pleads, “Please tell me I’m not seeing straight, what’s changed. Oh, you don’t look at me the same.”
Mimi shared that “‘You Don’t Look at Me the Same’ is the most vulnerable song I’ve ever released.” She explained that it’s “written from the perspective of a child, telling the story of two people you love who are no longer on the same page.” The album Confessions, written and produced between Los Angeles and London, is a fearless, raw exploration of heartbreak, empowerment, and self-discovery. Mimi states, “I wanted to open up and scream, ‘This is who I am!’.”
Remi Goode’s New Single “Short Circuit” Video Pokes Fun At Anxious Thoughts
Independent alt-folk artist Remi Goode just released the highly entertaining video for her infectious new track, “Short Circuit,” which is out now. The highly relatable song is a light-hearted look at the fears and discomfort we often experience in social settings, poking fun at the exaggerated thoughts that pop up. This single appears on the debut album, ‘Things I’ve Said Before’, out now.
Goode says the song is “a sarcastic critique of my anxious thoughts and inner voices.” She adds, “I wrote it with a throw-up-my-hands mentality while coming to the conclusion that all my struggles are self-inflicted.” The artist thought it would be fun to play into the absolutes and exaggerations that come with anxious thinking. The layered background vocals personify the embarrassed and self-critical voices inside her head and take playful jabs at the lead vocal.
The music video visually enhances the concept, with Goode stating, “I wanted to play that up further by turning these voices into separate characters and letting them interact.” The album, ‘Things I’ve Said Before’, is a stunning nine-song introduction that balances the intimate and reflective with the eclectic and expansive. Goode, a trained classical guitarist, has been influenced by artists like Suzanne Vega, Kathleen Edwards, and Sarah Harmer, who pushed their folk foundations forward.
U.K.’s Official Christmas #1 Single Will Be Crowned On Friday, December 19
The race for 2025’s Official Christmas Number 1 single is a major tradition, and the winner will be announced on Friday, December 19. The final chart race begins on December 12, giving everyone from star-studded charity groups to telly talent show winners a shot at the coveted top spot. This British tradition has seen 73 Christmas Number 1s since Al Martino claimed the first in 1952.
The Official Charts Company compiles the only chart that counts, surveying over 8,000 retailers and digital services daily to count UK physical sales, digital downloads, audio streams, and video streams. The announcement will be fully counted down on BBC Radio 1’s The Official Chart with Jack Saunders starting at 4pm GMT. You can catch the full Top 100 Official Christmas Singles Chart on OfficialCharts.com from 5.45pm GMT that Friday.