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We have two new and contrasting songs from The Crawling Eye who show just how adept they are at creating beautiful songs across differing genres with a consistent style still resonating beneath, these are great tracks. The band make their long-awaited return with a brand new double-single, featuring ‘Country Song’ — a reflective exploration of toxic relationships and self-awareness. Originally written over two decades ago, Country Song began as an intimate recording between lead guitarist Matthew Witherstone and Frank Naughton. Over the years, Matthew often wondered how Simon Thomas, the band’s original vocalist, might bring new life to the track.
That question has finally been answered — the song has been completely re-recorded from the ground up, capturing the band’s signature sound with renewed energy and emotion. Adding a final touch of magic, Nick Jones contributes a beautifully expressive slide guitar performance, rounding out this fresh yet nostalgic release.
The Crawling Eye unveils a deeply moving second song that delves into themes of personal loss and lingering regret. At its core, the track captures the raw complexity of human emotion — the tension between vulnerability and strength that defines the healing process.
Delivered with heartfelt sincerity, Regan Meredith’s vocal performance is both intimate and powerful, conveying pain and acceptance in equal measure. Complementing this, Frank Naughton’s exquisite string arrangement adds a rich, cinematic texture that heightens the song’s emotional depth. The interplay between voice and strings creates a soundscape that is at once fragile and uplifting — a testament to the band’s evolving artistry and their ability to turn personal reflection into something universally resonant.
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We are pleased to introduce a very promising new artist, Sarah Hamilton and her debut single "Hollywood Dead End" (Oct 24th). Born into a family of painters and jazz musicians in Wellington, Sarah Hamilton grew up immersed in music and visual art. By 13 she was writing songs; by 16 she was playing them in indie cafés on Cuba Street. Her early EP Polaroid Skies became a local college-radio favorite for its dreamy production and confessional lyrics.
In 2020 she moved to Los Angeles on a sound-design scholarship and began collaborating with analog-gear producer Miles Cortez. Their sessions at Echo Park Studios—tracked largely on restored 1960s tape machines—shaped the lush, cinematic sound that would define her debut. Moonlight Boulevard (2025) is a ten-track journey through neon-lit city nights and heart-on-sleeve storytelling. Singles like “Silver Carousel” and “Paper Sun” quickly gained its of attention. Critics hailed Hamilton for “bringing the glamour of old Hollywood to Spotify” and “reviving the concept album for the streaming generation.”
With a smoky alto and a flair for timeless melodies, Hamilton draws on 1960s surf guitars, orchestral strings and noir cinema to create a sound she calls “retro-future pop.” Her stage presence mirrors her aesthetic: vintage dresses sourced from New Zealand’s thrift stores paired with modern edge. She also curates a monthly online “Midnight Movie Club” where fans watch classic noir and New Wave films with her and discuss how visuals inspire her songwriting. A limited-edition clothing line inspired by 1960s New Zealand surf culture is in development for 2026.
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Best known as singer, guitarist and songwriter with space-rave pioneers Henge, Matthew C. Whitaker steps into dreamier territory with his new single “Lucid Dreamer”, out now.
A lush, cinematic piece blending sweeping strings, nostalgic crooner melodies and futuristic electronic flourishes, “Lucid Dreamer” is a cosmic love letter to the dream world. Its hypnotic video, directed by acclaimed visual artist Antony Barkworth-Knight and filmed at the Supermassive visual installation in Manchester, brings Whitaker’s song to life in beautiful, ethereal detail.
The single offers a first glimpse of Whitaker’s forthcoming miniature album ‘Songs for the Weary’ — a collection of eight compositions designed to provide comfort and calm. Recorded with Irish producer and string arranger Alan Keary (Shunya), the album blends classical guitar, rich string arrangements, warm instrumentation and subtle electronic touches. With guest contributions from Alabaster DePlume, Rob Turner of GoGo Penguin, and Whitaker’s bandmates in Henge, it marks his most personal and reflective work to date.
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Layla Kaylif is proud to present her bold new single “Closer”. Once dubbed as the “Pop Poet” by The New Paper (Singapore), the new single is now available via Canopus Records to stream on all major platforms.
The English-Arab singer Layla Kaylif enlisted the chops of Greg Fitzgerald ("Shakespeare in Love"), a longtime collaborator of hers who co-wrote and produced the new single. The song opens with the striking line: “Closer than a jugular vein is where your jealousy fights with reason” , a visceral metaphor that grips instantly and signals the psycho-spiritual undressing to come. Deepening the cinematic and spiritual language she explored on "God’s Keeper", but sharpened into something darker and more urgent, “Closer” leans into alt-rock with a unique perk of poetic mysticism.
"Closer" is a haunting, slow-burning track that's similar to an elegant rant expanding the intimacy of betrayal into something relatable. Sonically emanating the likes of 90’s grunge greats like Liz Phair or Veruca Salt, Kaylif’s vocals will strike a chord for fans of Judee Sill as well. Filled with elements of grunge, alt-rock, and pop, the new track is a great snapshot into what’s to be expected from Layla Kaylif in the near future.
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