Asking the provocative question — “Are humans capable of living in peace without identifying an enemy to hate?” — the track suggests that one day we may need to turn on the aliens to stop tearing each other apart. With biting lyrics that explore expansion, domination, and the perpetuation of earthly inequalities into space, “KosmoX” cynically examines how technological progress far outpaces moral maturity. The idea of “starting afresh” on another planet is exposed as an illusion that allows us to avoid the necessary soul-searching required here on Earth.

The official music video, directed and edited by Yves Huppen, was filmed entirely in a workshop on the outskirts of Charleroi, Belgium. It features Phil playing all 30 roles of Earthlings with costumes, wigs, and make-up, symbolising humanity in all its pride, emptiness, and arrogance. Blending green screen with 3D technology, the video presents a deliberately light-hearted depiction of brutal colonization — a scientist casually explaining the conquest of another planet while the “hero” subjugates aliens by force.

BAÏKI, whose name comes from the Polish word “bajki” meaning “tales” or “stories,” continues their tradition of committed, frontal rock with socially conscious lyrics, often delivered in multiple languages. Over six years and multiple albums, the project has blended influences from rock, punk, and beyond to create music that pairs strong melodies with unfiltered truth-telling.

“KosmoX” is available now on all major streaming platforms.

About BAÏKI

BAÏKI is a Belgian rock band known for their socially engaged lyrics and genre-blending sound. With a commitment to addressing real-world issues through music, the band crafts songs that are both entertaining and thought-provoking. “KosmoX” continues their exploration of human nature, conflict, and the stories we tell ourselves.

Marking the first new standalone release since their acclaimed 2025 album The Will to Endure, “With (No) Clarity” continues the band’s exploration of resilience, emotional conflict, and the search for meaning in uncertain times. Built around atmospheric guitars, driving bass lines, and emotionally charged vocals, the track captures the tension between confusion and conviction balancing vulnerability and intensity in a world where clarity remains elusive, yet hope endures.

Recorded at Sing Sing Recording Studios in Melbourne and mixed by James Taplin, the single reflects the darker, more layered, and emotionally direct creative era Highroad No. 28 has embraced since their return.

Originally formed in 1998, Highroad No. 28 built a strong reputation across releases including Obscure Madness (1999), Dynamic Introspection (2002), Unsteady and Steady State (2005), and Stumbling to Divinity (2008). After an extended hiatus, the project re-emerged in 2025 with renewed focus, delivering a more atmospheric and introspective sound while staying true to their core themes of endurance and emotional honesty.

The band is currently preparing for their first live performances in more than a decade, with a new live lineup expected to be unveiled later in 2026.

“With (No) Clarity” is available now on all major streaming platforms.

About Highroad No. 28

Highroad No. 28 is an Australian alternative rock project known for blending heavy riffs, introspective songwriting, and emotional depth. Formed in 1998, the band has returned after a long hiatus with a renewed creative vision, delivering music that resonates with resilience and raw honesty.

Produced by Alex Mountford (formerly of Dead!), “Tell Me You Care” builds on the momentum of their debut single “Let Me Out” (released February 27th, 2026). The band’s sound — heavy yet melodic, familiar but distinctly their own — draws comparisons to Deftones, Sunny Day Real Estate, and Wünderhorse, while carving out a fresh identity rooted in emotional honesty and high-energy dynamics.

Formed in London by Lewis Maddison, George Power, and George Butcher, Sutlej have quickly earned a reputation for intense, captivating live performances. Having already completed two DIY UK tours even before their first official release, the band continues to build a dedicated following through raw, high-octane shows.

“It’s All Indie” founder Fred Bambridge praised the band early on, stating: “You can be at the very start of a band’s journey to being one of the UK’s best new rock trios.”

With more releases and live dates planned throughout 2026, Sutlej are proving themselves as a vital new voice in the UK alternative rock scene.

“Tell Me You Care” is available now on all major streaming platforms.

About Sutlej

Sutlej are a three-piece alternative rock band from London, consisting of Lewis Maddison, George Power, and George Butcher. Their sound fuses the raw power of 90s grunge and emo with elements of modern post-punk, creating music that feels both nostalgic and forward-thinking. Known for their high-energy live performances, Sutlej are rapidly establishing themselves as one of the most exciting emerging bands in the UK rock scene.

An epic yet melancholic indie rock ballad.

From the start, frontman Nick Swettenham originally began writing “Letters” as a reflection of modern consumption. As the song evolved, he found himself drawing on more personal experiences, with memories of his grandmother’s battle with dementia and mental health influencing a subtle lyrical change in the second chorus.

Although several future releases had already been planned, “Letters” resonated so strongly during the writing process that it was fast-tracked for a summer 2026 release. The result is a powerful and emotionally charged song that balances soaring melodies with deeply personal storytelling.

The single features Nick Swettenham on vocals and guitars, his brother Jamie Swettenham on drums, and longtime school friend Nick Granville on bass.

Accompanying the release are two exclusive B-sides: an acoustic teaser version of the band’s forthcoming single, “Take Me Back,” alongside a stripped-back vocal and piano rendition of “Letters.” The latter features 15-year-old pianist Joseph Syed, recently awarded Musician of the Year at Kingston Academy, whose piano performance brings a fresh emotional dimension to the track.

Music runs deep within the Swettenham family. Nick’s father, Geoff, and uncle Peter were part of the vibrant late-1960s British rock scene as founding members of Grapefruit, the psychedelic band signed by The Beatles in 1968 and famously named by John Lennon. That musical heritage continues today through Model Citisin, drawing inspiration from a rich family history rooted in songwriting and rock music.

“Letters” will be available on all major streaming platforms on July 17, 2026.

Spotify pre-release: July 10, 2026.

Bringing fun-in-the-sun beach energy and golden-hour warmth, “LaiLuv” tells the story of summer love, warm nights, and late drives — that fleeting, joyful moment we all wish could last forever. With serene lyrics and a breezy tropical melody, the track is a masterclass in pure pop craftsmanship — light, uplifting, and impossible to get out of your head.

Written by GRAMMY® Award-winning producer Michael Lloyd and Emmy Award winner Greg O’Connor, “LaiLuv” perfectly showcases Owen’s smooth vocals and charismatic charm.

At just nineteen, Owen Rivera is already a multi-talented force a singer-songwriter, drummer, multi-instrumentalist, and actor whose star continues to rise rapidly. His 2025 Christmas single “Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer” reached #5 on the MediaBase Christmas Chart. Proud of his Puerto Rican roots, Owen is currently recording bilingual original music while balancing his growing music and acting career.

“LaiLuv” is available now on all major streaming platforms.

About Owen Rivera

Owen Rivera is a multi-talented young artist, musician, and actor signed to Curb Records. Discovered early by NAMM, he has performed with legends like Mavis Staples, Jason Mraz, and Graham Nash, and has built a strong presence as a voice actor (The Loud House, Super Wings) and rising pop talent. With his Puerto Rican heritage and cross-genre appeal, Owen brings fresh energy and authenticity to every release.

An intimate snapshot of watching someone you love disappear into themselves during a depressive episode, “Hey Darcey” captures the helplessness, melancholy, and quiet frustration of being close to someone struggling while trying to hold space for them. With the recurring image of “blue” representing both sadness and that hollow headspace depression can create, the song balances vulnerability with subtle uplift — a gentle anthem for anyone navigating similar emotions.

Blending rich, layered harmonies with laidback acoustic guitar, rhythmic bass, and subtle organ, the track feels warm, comforting, and timeless. It reveals a more stripped-back, introspective side of Miller’s songwriting following the vibrant electronic energy of his first single “Be My Remedy”.

“Hey Darcey is about watching someone you love disappear into themselves,” says Miller. “It tries to capture the particular helplessness of being close to someone going through a depressive episode… the line ‘Where’s your name gone?’ came from that feeling — like the person you know is still in there somewhere, but just out of reach.”

At just 22 years old, Benji Miller is emerging as one of London’s most promising new voices in alternative R&B. Drawing influence from artists like Dominic Fike and Mac Miller, his music combines nonchalant musical edge with raw, relatable storytelling rooted in personal experience. Love Or Pain serves as both an introduction and a confident statement of intent  a raw document of navigating the emotional highs and lows of early adulthood.

“Hey Darcey” is available now on all major streaming platforms, with the full EP Love Or Pain coming soon.

About Benji Miller

Benji Miller is a London-based alternative R&B artist known for his emotionally honest songwriting, distinctive vocal style, and genre-blending sound. At 22, he crafts music that explores love, identity, mental health, and the complexities of young adulthood with maturity and vulnerability. His debut EP Love Or Pain marks the arrival of a fresh, compelling voice in the UK music scene.

“This Is Her Time” is a story about how love can turn into pain, detailing how attraction can slip into manipulation. It explores the experience of ending up trapped in relationships that devour us, presenting a narrative that is essentially a love song turned sour. Musically, the piece seamlessly blends harsh vocals with clean singing. It relies heavily on infectious hooks and melodies that are aimed to stay with the listener. The track serves simultaneously as a contemporary statement on emotional captivity and a love letter to the old school styles and 90’s bands that soundtracked the band’s first heartbreaks.

⇒ Check our thoughts on “This Is Her Time” here.

At the heart of the band’s creative philosophy lies a fascination with fate, destiny, and humanity’s illusion of control. This specific track deals with love and relationships, exploring how we are the playthings of powers and urges that are beyond our control. This overarching thematic thread is captured perfectly in a quote from a poem by W. H. Auden: “We are lived by powers we pretend to understand”. Through a collaborative songwriting approach, every band member contributes their unique influences, resulting in compositions that shift atmospheres dynamically while maintaining the organic, unpolished edge of the underground metal scenes they revere.

“My songs repaint the beauty and harshness of life in an atmosphere of dreamlike melancholy,” Altea says, “which, in some way, I believe brings comfort.”

“Don’t Do Don’t Say” lives entirely inside that idea. The atmosphere oscillates between dream and reality — never settling fully into either — mirroring the way the mind so often softens or reshapes what’s difficult to look at directly. The song does not offer easy resolution. It offers company. A space where the contradictions of daily life — the beauty and the harshness, arriving together, every day, without warning — can exist without needing to be simplified.

For Altea, the emotional truth of a song is the only thing that ultimately matters.

“I just love music. I think the most important thing is truly feeling what you sing or play. That’s how it connects with the audience; otherwise, it’s just a technical exercise. It’s a strange and unexplainable magic.”

That philosophy is exactly what comes through in the recording — and exactly what reviewers have responded to.

“In terms of genre, this is an eclectic work that features alternative rock, folk rock, and acoustic music. The result is rather dreamy and peaceful… Although there is a hint of melancholy in the piece, there isn’t anything depressing about it. Instead, it makes us contemplate our lives and the way we see things happening in the world around us… It is in Maria Grazia Altea’s singing that the song’s genuine emotions are brought out in full.” — Cherine Abulwafa, Rock Era Magazine

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“Hollow” was written during a period of intense emotional pressure following Daniel Robinson’s major heart attack. The song captures the disorienting experience of feeling physically present yet emotionally absent — moving through life with a piece of oneself missing. It confronts inner emptiness, transforms vulnerability into strength, and represents a raw, unfiltered emotional release and turning point in the artist’s journey.

Senses of Fear is the creative identity of New York–based musician Daniel Robinson, a prolific songwriter known for fusing heavy metal, glam-thrash, dark rock, punk rock, and cinematic emotional soundscapes. Living in Grand Gorge, NY, Robinson draws inspiration from the isolation and stark atmosphere of the Catskills, channeling that environment into the emotional weight of his music. With more than 40 albums and singles released between 2007 and 2026, he has built a reputation for raw authenticity, relentless creativity, and a signature sound that blends aggression with vulnerability.