Nexus – New Release  – Best Friends

Scottish artist Selkie returns with Heartspeak, a minimal and weightless new single arriving digitally on November 20, 2025. The track serves as an airy companion to August’s Hours: where Hours swelled into a widescreen crescendo, Heartspeak leans into quiet restraint.

Built around a close, intimate vocal, the song drifts through breath-light pad harmonies, a soft synth arpeggio, and a gentle, wandering piano line.

A music video, filmed in Kyoto with Tokyo-based videographer/photographer Tiana (@rec.wamhapi), is currently in production and set for completion on November 17, releasing alongside the single.

Artwork & Visual Language

The artwork was photographed and art-directed by Selkie. At its center is “結ひ石（むすひいし）/ Musuhi-ishi,” a musubi/musuhi-inspired bound-stone sculpture by artist inoli (© Lisa Kimura).

The piece originates from a body of work exploring knots as symbols of connection and good fortune — themes that echo the song’s trust, intimacy, and openness. Selkie discovered the sculpture serendipitously at a Kyoto gallery café, which will also host the Heartspeak release show.

Behind the Song

Selkie describes Heartspeak as born from two nights etched into memory:

“Out at sea after dark, I drifted well off the coast, floating above I-don’t-know-what. Every small movement lit the water blue with bioluminescent plankton. It was so surreal and beautiful that there wasn’t room for fear — only awe.”

The second night was more visceral:

“I’d been hiking all day and planned to sleep at a mountain shelter, but it was full. I had to descend in the absolute black of night, knowing there were bears in the forest. I was exhausted, just walking forward blindly, my heart thumping with every step.”

She kept the arrangement as bare and human as possible: aside from the synth arpeggio and piano, every other sound comes from her voice — the pad-like harmonies and even the rhythmic squelch that creeps in toward the end.

“Heartspeak is about trust, fear, intimacy, and quiet intensity — the wonder that makes you feel held by something larger, and the small pulse of fear that keeps you moving in the dark.”

Artist Bio

Named after the mythical seal-folk who lose their voices when kept from the sea, Selkie emerged during a time when speaking and even breathing felt fragile — when sudden anxiety made it difficult to trust her own body. Daily moments at the piano became a ritual of returning: finding sound, grounding, and connection to natural rhythms.

From Glasgow pianos to Berlin bedrooms and Japanese stages, Selkie’s music creates space for softness, reflection, and a sense of something larger beneath the surface. Listeners often hear echoes of Radiohead, Aurora, and Björk, describing her live shows as immersive and comforting — like stepping into a warm bath.

Since spring 2025, she has played 30+ shows across Japan, recording in both Tokyo and Kyoto. She plans to bring her music home to Scotland and across Europe in early 2026, coinciding with the release of her debut EP.

Nexus – New Release  – Best Friends

Founded in 2024, Nexus represents the latest creative chapter of producer Guido Odendahl, capturing his current work such as Blackout Romance and a series of upcoming releases. The project was born as a spin-off from CoolCatSound, the musical venture Odendahl launched in 2023 together with his daughters.

But his artistic journey began long before Nexus. In the early 1990s, Odendahl founded the label Music in Time and released his first electronic tracks. One of his earliest works, “GPF 497,” appeared on the compilation Techno Modulator Vol. 1 (Ohrwurm Records) in 1991—already released on CD, a forward-thinking move in the electronic music scene at the time.

Alongside music production, he also worked in sound design and audio programming, collaborating with the Fraunhofer Institute on 3D audio technology for stereo headphones. This partnership resulted in a shared patent, highlighting his innovative contributions to audio engineering.

After living in North Rhine-Westphalia until 2017, Odendahl relocated to the Allgäu region, where he continues his artistic work and lives with his children.

Today, Nexus releases are distributed via RecordJet / Neighbouring Rights, and the project moves between cinematic synth atmospheres, electronic structures, and emotionally immersive storytelling. While instrumental tracks remain a key element, Nexus also explores vocal-driven songs—sometimes performed by Odendahl himself, but often created in collaboration with female vocalists.

New Release: “Best Friends” 

The latest single, “Best Friends,” reflects on a lifelong connection between two people who grew up side by side. Their friendship slowly transforms into something deeper—yet neither ever speaks the truth aloud.

The track intentionally leaves space for interpretation, suspended between hope, longing, and unspoken emotions. Nova Grey’s expressive vocals blend seamlessly with Nexus’s warm, cinematic production, creating a melancholic yet uplifting mood that feels especially resonant during the winter season.

A song about closeness, loss, and the courage to reveal your feelings—sometimes, only when it’s already too late—“Best Friends” stands as one of Nexus’s most affecting releases to date.

Jane Yo Return With “Strange Things,” a Shift in Sound

Jane Yo is a Mallorcan band formed in late 2014 by August Cortès (vocals, guitar), José Troya (bass, keyboards), Miquel Cifre (drums), and Jorge Sevilla (guitar, synths). The lineup recently expanded with the addition of keyboardist and synth player Gabi Capllonch.

From the beginning, the project set out to merge contemporary sounds with post-punk textures and ’90s influences such as shoegaze and dreampop. Their music drifts between ethereal soundscapes and explosive noise, where swirling guitars and layers of synths coexist with driving rhythms and constantly shifting dynamics.

Four years after the release of their LP From Now On, the band returns with “Strange Things,” the first preview of their upcoming four-track EP Empty Room. This new release marks a clear turning point in their sonic journey. The songs—set to drop in full in January 2026—retain the melancholy and sensitivity that have always defined the band, but now breathe with renewed depth. Expansive atmospheres, richer synth layers, and a steadily intensifying emotional pulse shape the EP’s identity. The arrival of Gabi Capllonch has been instrumental in this evolution, adding new textures and melodic phrasing that push Jane Yo toward a more organic and cinematic space.

On this first single, the band builds a tension-filled foundation over which guitars and keyboards glide and collide, forming landscapes that guide, contain, and ultimately detonate emotion.

The EP was recorded in January 2025 at MonoBoost Studios with Jaime García Soriano (Sexy Sadie, Sr. Nadie…) and Nahuel Gutiérrez (Arcade Fire, Yeah Yeah Yeahs…) behind the controls. During those sessions, the producers and the band quickly connected with the sonic vision they were aiming for. Jaime’s production work proved pivotal—not only in achieving the dense, powerful sound the band envisioned, but also in his meticulous attention to vocal recording and melodic detail.

Empty Room delves into the insecurities and fears of adulthood—distance, connection, and the passing of time. Its four tracks unfold as a brief yet intense narrative about the contradictions of growing and feeling. With this release, Jane Yo reaffirm their commitment to honest, emotional music built on subtlety, nuance, and the deep bond between its members.

VeryHandsomeBilly – Real Love

veryhandsomebilly returns with his new single “Real Love”—a vulnerable, cinematic track for anyone who’s ever fallen for a beautiful stranger. The song arrives November 21, 2025, accompanied by an official music video, with a Live in LAperformance video to follow.

Blending the emotional sweep of The Killers, the grit of Bruce Springsteen, the charisma of George Michael, the pop warmth of Harry Styles, and touches of Yellowcard and 80s-inspired rock, “Real Love” marks the beginning of a broader creative era. The track is infused with the glow of North Hollywood, late-night city lights, and the strange magic of seeing someone for the first time and knowing they’ll one day end up in a song.

About – veryhandsomebilly

Towering at 6’2.75″, with piercing green eyes and a fantastic head of hair, musical talent somehow sits at the bottom of the list of gifts veryhandsomebilly possesses—at least according to him.

But the reality says otherwise.

A singer, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and producer, he crafts a Pop/Rock/Funk fusion defined by vivid storytelling and irresistibly catchy choruses. With hundreds of thousands of streams, a devoted international Twitch community, and a steadily expanding catalogue of theatrical releases, he has spent the last few years building a rich, character-driven artistic world.

Inside “Real Love”

Written, performed, and produced entirely by veryhandsomebilly, “Real Love” showcases the evolution of a fully self-contained artist. Over the past year, his output has sharpened noticeably—both in vulnerability and in production quality—culminating in a track that feels like a defining moment.

Keith Z – Miss USA ( Pop / Rock)

Sydney’s Keith Z isn’t just another fresh face on the indie landscape—he’s an artist forged by decades of real musical experience. His roots run deep, shaped by touring and writing with the late Randy Meisner of The Eagles as well as Australian legends Diesel and Max Merritt.

Those formative collaborations sharpened his craftsmanship and embedded a classic songwriting sensibility that now fuels his own solo work

Today, that foundation explodes into a project defined by razor-sharp satire, infectious pop-punk energy, and a vocal presence powerful enough to command national TV stages. After standout features on The X Factor and The Voice, Keith Z now channels his full creative force into his own clever, combustible anthems.

His latest single, “Miss USA,” is a standout moment: a polished, radio-ready blast that has already cracked the AMRAP Metro Charts. Critics praise its “brilliant lyrical content” and its ability to deliver a hooky, high-gloss sound while concealing a deliciously contemptuous, well-aimed critique beneath the surface.

“Miss USA” follows a string of rising successes, including major Spotify editorial playlist placements and a growing reputation for high-energy festival performances. With each release, Keith Z proves he’s not just making noise—he’s making a statement.

Feral Family – Down In The Dirt

“Never did find love,” opines vocalist Jamie Lowe on the opening of Feral Family’s latest single — a line that guarantees it won’t be appearing on your office party playlist any time soon.

“I wanted to capture that moment of surrender when hope fades,” Lowe explains. “It’s not just about losing love — it’s about losing faith in the idea of it.”

A blues-tinged lament, “Down In The Dirt” eschews the band’s trademark urgency, unfolding instead with a languid melancholy. The track slowly peels back a tale of loss and longing before guitarist Oscar Woods finally unleashes a wave of sound and fury in the cataclysmic final third.

A live force to be reckoned with, Feral Family have previously supported The View, The Lilacs, and The Heavy North. They’ll play their final headline show of 2025 on December 18 at Aatma, Manchester, with support from The Social Club and a special guest TBA.

With multiple Top 10 charting singles already to their name, the band has earned airplay and support from John Kennedy (Radio X), Steve Lamacq (BBC 6 Music), and Jericho Keys — twice featured as BBC Introducing’s “Featured Artist”. Their music has also appeared on E4’s Made In Chelsea and The Independent’s “Now Hear This” playlist.

“Down In The Dirt” marks the third single from Feral Family’s upcoming sophomore EP, set for release in February 2026.

Eloa – Song For A

Driven by a singular voice and a genuine stage presence, Swiss artist Eloa explores the depths and contrasts of human emotion through her Folk-Pop compositions. She shares her songs in an intimate acoustic setting — a musical treat delivered with a touch of humor and heartfelt sincerity.

In 2020, after releasing five studio albums and performing over 200 concerts in Switzerland and abroad with her alternative metal band Mingmen, Elodie Correa embarked on a new solo journey under the name Eloa.

“Since I was a child, I’ve always wanted to tell stories, express my emotions, compose my own music, and find my own path. Through Eloa, I finally had the courage to embrace what I truly wanted to share.”

Her debut solo album, Cold Love and Firestone, is set to be recorded in July 2025 at Blend Studio in Lutry, Switzerland.

Two Guitars, One Year, and a Journey Around the World

In 2025, following around fifty solo performances, Eloa was joined on stage by one of the guitarists from the band Grand Canard Blanc. Together, they decided to embark on an extraordinary adventure — a year-long world tour to share and promote her first album.

This musical journey promises many surprises and will be documented authentically across their social media channels — a true voyage of sound, soul, and discovery.