With their new single "Don’t Wait," Wild Horse has crafted something of a beautiful contradiction. On its surface, it’s a bright, tight piece of funk-infused pop, driven by the kind of kinetic energy this East Sussex quartet is known for. It invites movement. Yet, beneath that polished, rhythmic veneer lies the quiet, chilling finality of an ending. This isn't a song about a fight;...

Some pop songs are built for escapism. They offer a three-minute vacation from the weight of things. Paul Jenner, the creative force behind the musical project 50mething, seems uninterested in this kind of holiday. His work is consistently grounded in the here and now, tackling the social and political agitations of our time with a composer’s ear and a critical eye. His 2026 single, “You Can’t...