Alina’s "Cordially Invited" makes room for a decision many people postpone: stop protecting someone who has not protected you. Her sophomore EP puts it beside another fear, letting somebody new in. The Brighton singer-songwriter puts its first two songs against bad behaviour. The last two face new-relationship anxiety and the changes it may bring. This four-song layout gives the pop-rock and indie-pop release quick direction. It is...

The London six-piece JFK Blue drops a heavy, cinematic single featuring Rebecca Downes that captures the chaotic energy of 2026. Some tracks hit you with a vibe so specific you can almost see the neon lights reflecting off wet pavement. We all know the feeling of scrolling through social media feeds at 2 AM, watching the news cycle spiral into chaos while the city outside...