Leon Blanchard, a name perhaps faintly echoing from the mid-noughties indie surge, returns not with fanfare, but with a solitary signal flare titled "Astronaut". Hailing from Grimsby, a town known more for its fishing heritage than its celestial aspirations, Blanchard's new song does not really feel like a return, but more like a personal gearbox picked up after years of chatter. In 2007, his old band,...

Jessy DeGreat's latest track, "Padi," featuring Volta-based artist Parko West, beautifully embodies this sentiment by embracing both friendship and cultural heritage. The title itself, "Padi," a colloquial term translating to "Friend," sets the tone for the lyrical narrative. Jessy DeGreat weaves a tale of his unshakable bond with the divine, asserting himself as God's cherished confidant despite scepticism from others. It's a thematic exploration that...