HEADER PHOTOGRAPHY Stefania Mohottige at All Points East 2025
Bree Runway – ‘HOT LIKE!’
Sexy, fun, and made to dance to, ‘HOT LIKE!’ is another hit from our fashionista and prior cover star Bree Runway. Her evolution as an independent artist has been delicious to watch – a true popstar and visionary all in one!
Gretel – ‘Maybelline’
‘Maybelline’ is the second track from West-London artist Gretel’s latest EP Darkness, be my friend. Grungy and steely, the track references the iconic line “maybe I was born with it, maybe it’s just Maybelline”. Vocals slip between singing and spoken word, carried by a deliberately languid, almost deadpan tone that sharpens the song’s attitude.
FKA twigs and PinkPantheress – ‘Wild And Alone’
Nostalgic and undeniably British, created by two of our island’s finest. Their soft, higher-pitched vocals blend beautifully. It’s always exciting when an artist expands on their work through remixes or deluxe editions, and twigs does so masterfully with EUSEXUA Afterglow.
keiyaA – ‘take it’
Jazzy, experimental, and offbeat; keiyaA evokes the spirit of old-school Erykah Badu or André 3000 on ‘take it’. Her sound is both nostalgic and futuristic. We’re super excited by the sophomore album from this Chicago-born artist.
Odeal – ‘Pretty Girls’
God bless Odeal, one of the few mainstream male R&B artists consistently making real R&B: smooth, seductive, and superbly sung (if you’re listening, Brent Fiyaz: emphasis on the latter).
Rachel Chinouriri – ‘Little House’
Gentle, soft vocals and warm acoustic production make this single from Chinouriri feel instantly cozy. A gorgeous single from our indie princess.
Shygirl [TDJ] – ‘SIREN is OUT OF REACH’
Shygirl teams up with Montreal-based DJ TDJ for a transcendent, shimmering EDM track.
TAICHU, SadBoi – ‘WEAPON’
Bassy, glitchy, and anchored by an addictive chorus. A standout collaboration from these rapping divas.
Tems – ‘Big Daddy’
A quintessential Tems track: rich, velvety vocals over melodic afrobeat production. Chef’s kiss.
Witch Post – ‘Twin Fawn’
Fast becoming one of our favourite bands, Witch Post return with their second single of 2025, following their excellent EP Beast. Their storytelling, told from shifting perspectives within the same song, feels genuinely special – very Fleetwood Mac-coded.
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