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,...

Dancer turned singer-songwriter Claire Reneé unveils her latest single "Sadder Days," a seamless blend of R&B, soul, jazz, and pop, signalling her upcoming debut EP. Some musicians, like Claire Reneé, have emerged as pioneers in the ever-evolving world of music by deliberately pushing traditional rules and expanding the boundaries of creative expression. Drawing on her significant expertise in classical music, Claire Reneé can skillfully integrate a...