Babeheaven – Beloved
London duo Babeheaven return after a four-year pause with Beloved — a tender, self-produced single out July 25 via Scenic Route. Blending dream-pop, soul, and trip-hop, it marks a new chapter shaped by love, grief, and quiet reinvention.
POOLSIDE • 2025 : a summer playlist
Dive into the ultimate retro summer soundtrack with Sunshine-Soaked Retro Magic — a shimmering playlist of 70s disco, 80s synth-pop, and 90s funk. Perfect for poolside lounging, floatie choreo, and sun-drenched nostalgia. Get ready for good vibes, glitter, and grooves that never age.
HIRA – Dangerous Moves
HIRA’s “Dangerous Moves” single, co-produced with Mahir Mistry, drops on Paul Institute’s roster. Featuring A.K. Paul, Rosie McCrum, and more, this synth-driven R&B jam promises a dancefloor-ready, neon-futurist vibe. Full album out October 6, 2025—stay tuned for the next-level pop experience!
Obongjayar – PARADISE NOW
Obongjayar’s PARADISE NOW is a genre-bending fever dream. From synth-driven anthems to lo-fi confessions, OB takes us on a journey through restless nights, rebel yells, and sweet, sweet danger. Forget Afro-fusion labels—he’s rewriting the script in real time, one beat at a time.
Cloud Droppings – #Serotonin
From Mansionair’s nocturnal ache to Confidence Man’s glitter-drenched bravado, this batch of Cloud Droppings might just be the most genre-fluid, mood-rich selection we’ve flung into your ears yet. Buckle up. Let go. Drop in.
Erika de Casier – Lifetime
Erika just dropped the smoothest album of the year while you were still deciding what to have for lunch. Lifetime is here, it’s flawless, and it’s waiting to soundtrack your next crush, your next existential crisis, and everything in between.
LEISURE – Sundown
Leisure are back and vibier than ever. “Welcome to the Mood” and “Sundown” are pure sunset magic — think golden hour, road trips, and zero stress. Press play, sink in, and let the good vibes do the heavy lifting.
Introducing : Shydiscoboy
Shydiscoboy turns late-night feels into a groovy fever dream with Pourquoi — a silky blend of alt, R&B, and disco-funk dipped in Parisian cool. It’s moody, melodic, and mildly heartbroken. Basically, the soundtrack to texting your ex (or blocking them). Hit play — your ears deserve this kind of drama.
Mai Mai – Found Your Love
Meet Mai Mai, the songwriting ninja with a penchant for passionate, slightly stalker-ish love songs! Her track "Found Your Love" is like a quirky ode to devotion, featuring matching T-shirts and snack scrapbooks. Meanwhile, "Over Critical" proves she’s serious about production. Get ready for more from this RnB-Soul force!
Ruthven – Thru The Walls
Ruthven's "Thru The Walls" is not just a track; it's a cheeky serenade that swings between sultry confessions and electric tension. Picture a secret whispered in a crowded room, setting your nerves tingling. It's music that doesn't just play—it puts on a show.