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LAY MARIE Releases Dark, Soulful New Single “CIRCUS” London-based, Manchester-raised singer-songwriter LAY MARIE has released her dark, soulful and hard-hitting new single “CIRCUS”, out now following its release on 13 August 2026. Written from a place of raw emotion, “CIRCUS” explores the shock, anger and confusion of deep betrayal. The exact story behind the song is deliberately left open to interpretation, allowing listeners to find their own experiences within it. The titl

Rising R&B and Neo‑Soul voice Chidimma returns with Obi M, a radiant new single that celebrates love, heritage, and the timeless spirit of Igbo highlife. Released on 31 July, the track marks a vibrant new chapter for the British‑Nigerian artist as she continues to carve out a sound defined by authenticity, cultural pride, and soulful storytelling. Rooted in the warm, melodic textures of classic highlife, Obi M is produced by Lagos‑based producer Kuspid, whose signature blend

Some artists walk on stage. Tee Valentine arrives. At our recent Unsigned Showcase at Soul Mama, he delivered the kind of performance that doesn’t just land - it lingers. By the time he reached the end of his set, the room was electric, the crowd chanting “One more song!” until he gave in and extended his performance. It was a moment that captured exactly who Tee Valentine is: authentic, unpredictable, and deeply connected to the people listening. But behind that energy is a

There’s a certain warmth that follows Monifé - the kind that feels familiar even if you’re hearing her for the first time. Ahead of her performance at our Unsigned Showcase on 21 July 2026, we’re spotlighting an artist whose journey blends intention, vulnerability, and a deep love for the craft. Her sound is unmistakably R&B, but her story is rooted in something even richer: community, curiosity, and a lifelong relationship with music. Raised in a home where Jill Scott, Monic

The new single release from the Unsigned Award winning artist Arthur Black is a stand alone track that follows her debut EP released at the end of 2025. The single, titled Blythburgh, is a purposeful stray away from the organic band sound that Arthur is better known for. It's a protest against the pressure of being put in a box as an independent artist. The promo visuals signal a return to the brooding white face paint that Arthurs early work was accompanied by. The song its

// Article by Vanessa Claire Felix // Monique Togara is an R&B singer and songwriter from Surrey, blending Afro and house, her sound is defined by raw emotional honesty and seamless genre fusion. Monique Togara is an Afro – R&B pop fusion singer and songwriter from Surrey. In the beginning of her career until now, Togara has held a strong, fierce, unstoppable and committed attitude; throughout the UK R&B scene and entertainment industry. Since, bonding with Indie manageme

There’s a certain kind of artist who doesn’t just make music - they embody it. The kind whose voice feels lived-in, whose performances carry the weight of every busked street corner, every late-night journal entry, every moment of self-discovery. Roukaya B is emerging as exactly that kind of artist: soulful, fearless, emotionally raw, and deeply rooted in authenticity. Raised in Manchester and living in nearby Salford her entire life, Roukaya B’s identity is woven from multip

Some artists arrive with noise, others arrive with presence. Minzie's music doesn’t demand attention - it earns it. Quietly pulling you into her world of moody, atmospheric Dark R&B. It’s the kind of sound that feels like a private moment, something you stumble into and instantly recognise. But before the streams, there was a little girl singing ballads from Barbie and Disney movies to her mother. “ Music has always been something I’m into. I used to watch a lot of Barbie and

London’s Sophiz is a voice shaped by culture, emotion and lived experience. Her journey into music didn’t come from a musical household, but from something deeper: heritage, community and the kind of family environments where music isn’t a hobby, it’s a heartbeat. “My parents aren’t musicians, but I’ve always been surrounded by the spirit of music,” she says. Her Italian grandmother’s singing left a lasting imprint, while on her Mauritian side, “music is just part of the cul

South East London’s Athalia is one of those rare artists whose relationship with music began long before she understood what a career was. She grew up surrounded by melody. Her mum, the well known Teanna Bianca, was studying at a music college while pregnant, and that early immersion shaped everything that followed. “I’ve been into music for as long as I can remember,” she says. “Before I could even properly speak, I was already singing with my mum at around one year old an