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OCULATE UK - DIGITAL COVER 003 - DECEMBER 2024
JADE DROPS FIERY NEW SINGLE ‘IT GIRL’
JADE has released her first single of 2025, IT Girl, co-written with Cirkut, Lostboy, Lauren Aquilina, and J Hart. The bold electro-pop
BODUR DROPS 'TONY MADONNA [DADA]' AND ANNOUNCES DEBUT ALBUM 'MAQAM'
BODUR has released her bold new single 'Tony Madonna [DADA]', a satirical take on commercial pop, ahead of her debut album 'Maqam',
VENUS ANON FINDS 'CATHARSIS' WITH HER NEW EP
Self-written, produced and performed, 'Catharsis' sees Swedish-Grammy-nominated Venus Anon explore relationships over alternative R&B.
KREPT & KONAN DROP 'LOW VIBRATIONS' AHEAD OF LONG-AWAITED ALBUM 'YOUNG KINGZ II'
rept & Konan kick off 2025 with their new single 'Low Vibrations', the lead track from their upcoming album 'Young Kingz II'
TEEZANDOS KICKS OFF 2025 WITH EXPLOSIVE NEW SINGLE ‘OLD ME’
TeeZandos returns with her first release of 2025, ‘Old Me’, a powerful statement track packed with fearless lyricism and hard-hitting
BAD BUNNY KICKS OF 2025 WITH DeBí TiRAR MáS FOToS
What more could you want from Bad Bunny’s new album?
SKIIFALL AND JORJA SMITH TEAM UP ON NEW SINGLE 'HER WORLD'
Montreal artist Skiifall has released 'Her World,' a new single featuring Jorja Smith. Produced by Kenny Beats, the track blends reggae
WHO THE F*CK IS: SKEPTA
Skepta’s story is one of evolution, from grime pioneer to global music icon, fashion designer, and father. From his early days in pirate
SCUBA PUSHES SONIC BOUNDARIES WITH HIGH-OCTANE 'D:U:2'
The latest release from Scuba, one of the UK’s most versatile and prolific electronic music producers, is the second volume of his
DOECHII MAKES A STATEMENT WITH 'DENIAL IS A RIVER' VIDEO
Doechii, the dynamic rapper and singer, has unveiled the music video for her latest single, 'Denial Is a River.'
CELESTE TURNS HEARTACHE INTO HYPNOTIC ‘EVERYDAY’
Celeste’s latest track, ‘Everyday’, has finally hit streaming platforms after its vinyl-only drop for Record Store Day 2024
JACK HARLOW OPENS 2025 WITH REFLECTIVE SINGLE 'TRANQUILITY'
Jack Harlow has released his new single, Tranquility, offering a reflective start to the year as he addresses his critics and personal
ROSE GRAY DROPS FINAL SINGLE 'PARTY PEOPLE' AHEAD OF DEBUT ALBUM LOUDER, PLEASE
Rose Gray closes out her album rollout with 'Party People,' the fifth and final single from her upcoming debut, Louder, Please, set for rele
OCULATE UK: TOP 10 ALBUMS OF THE YEAR 2024
2024 is coming to an end. Perhaps a relief for some… but one thing can be said for this year; there were some INCREDIBLE albums released.
DIZZEE RASCAL RETURNS TO HIS ROOTS WITH THE SURPRISE EP ‘I INVENTED GRIME’
Dizzee Rascal, one of Grime’s most iconic figures, has dropped a surprise EP ' Invented Grime. The four-track project is a sharp return to
IN THE CROWD: NIKO B @ BELGRAVE HALL, LEEDS - 06.12.24
If you were anywhere near Belgrave Hall in Leeds, you probably felt the walls shaking. Niko B, Milton Keynes’ very own voice of the next
KEL P AND WANDE COAL DROP NEW SINGLE ‘OLD SOLDIER’
Grammy-winning producer Kel-P and Afrobeats icon Wande Coal have released their new single, Old Soldier. This energetic track marks Wande’s
WITCH POST RELEASE THEIR FOLLOW ON SINGLE 'RUST'
Witch Post, the collaborative project of Alaska Reid and Dylan Fraser, release their second single, Rust. Combining their distinct musical
REUBEN AZIZ ENDS HIS STANDOUT YEAR WITH THE RELEASE OF 'ALWAYS COME BACK'
Reuben Aziz releases Always Come Back, a self-produced rap-heavy track showcasing his versatility and personal storytelling.
KREPT DROPS 'NALA'S SONG' AHEAD OF 'YOUNG KINGZ II'
Krept, half of the rap duo Krept & Konan, releases "Nala’s Song," a heartfelt track dedicated to his daughter, Nala.
READING & LEEDS 2025 FESTIVAL: TRAVIS SCOTT, HOZIER, CHAPPEL ROAN, BRING ME THE HORIZON
Reading & Leeds Festival 2025 has unveiled a groundbreaking lineup featuring headliners Travis Scott, Chappell Roan, Bring Me The Horizon,
NOCUI’S DEBUT ALBUM 'ITALIAN ROBOT' TAKES LISTENERS ON A RETRO-FUTURISTIC JOURNEY
NOCUI’s debut album Italian Robot blends electronic beats, retro-futuristic aesthetics, and introspective storytelling to explore humanity
ULTRAVIVIDPINK UNVEILS DEBUT EP 'ULTRA' SHOWCASING A MESMERISING JOURNEY THROUGH LOVE, LUST, AND SELF-WORTH
West London’s ultravividpink makes a bold statement with her debut EP ULTRA. Exploring themes of heartbreak, self-worth, and identity,
VEVO UNVEILS THEIR "DSCVR ARTISTS TO WATCH" 2025 LIST
Vevo’s "DSCVR Artists to Watch" 2025 campaign introduces a carefully selected lineup of global talent poised to dominate the music scene.
WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF BELLZZZ AND HER DEBUT SINGLE "PLASTIC UNICORNS"
Emerging artist Bellzzz makes a striking entrance into the music scene with her debut single, "Plastic Unicorns."
KICK GAME'S BLACK FRIDAY EVENT: BIGGER, BETTER, AND UNMISSABLE
Kick Game is redefining Black Friday with live auctions, scavenger hunts, and a massive BOGOF sale on Cyber Monday.
MIRAA MAY MAKES A POWERFUL STATEMENT WITH THE SURPRISE EP "KIND REGARDS"
London-based, Algerian-born singer-songwriter Miraa May unveils her surprise 6-track EP “Kind Regards"
JAY PRINCE SHINES ON HIS LATEST SINGLE "NEW DAY"
East London's Jay Prince is back with “New Day,” a soulful anthem of renewal and resilience.
LAUREL SMITH DROPS ICY NEW SINGLE "SNOW QUEEN"
North London’s rising alt-pop provocateur Laurel Smith is back with her latest single, “Snow Queen.”
MOLE RETURNS WITH SOPHOMORE SINGLE “DALAI LAMA”
Following his standout debut “No Typos,” South-West London’s rising rap talent Mole is back with his sophomore single, “Dalai Lama.”
GRACEY REWINDS TIME WITH NEW SINGLE ‘BACK TO THEN’
GRACEY’s name has become synonymous with pop brilliance, and her latest release, ‘Back To Then,’ is a striking testament to her artistry.
ANANYA MARKED WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY WITH POWERFUL SINGLE “HAPPY”
Rising Zimbabwean pop artist and London-based creative Ananya returns with her poignant new single “Happy,” a heartfelt track released
CLAUDIA VALENTINA MAKES A STATEMENT WITH NEW SINGLE “DIAMONDS ON MY TEETH”
Claudia Valentina is proving why she’s an artist to watch with the release of her powerful new single, “Diamonds On My Teeth.”
LOLA MOXOM LIGHTS UP THE UK R&B SCENE WITH “TURN DOWN THE LIGHTS”
At just 19 years old, Lola Moxom is already shaping up to be a transformative force in the UK R&B scene.
NIKO B RETURNS WITH ANOTHER DOSE OF HIS SIGNATURE SOUND IN ‘JUST CALL ME’
Milton Keynes' most charming export, Niko B, is back with another dose of his signature mix of humour, wit, and unfiltered storytelling.
BOU, KANINE, AND IRAH LIGHT UP THE SCENE WITH NEW SINGLE “WICKED & DARK”
Award-winning Manchester-based Algerian DJ and producer Bou has unleashed his latest single, “Wicked & Dark,” a collaboration with fellow
SHERELLE AND CLIPZ UNITE ON ‘MEET ME AT THE TEMPLE’ FOR A JUNGLE MASTERCLASS
SHERELLE and CLIPZ have joined forces for an exhilarating new track, "MEET ME AT THE TEMPLE." The 160bpm jungle-inspired roller
SOFY ANNOUNCES 2025 HEADLINE TOUR AND SCALA SHOW
As the year winds down, alt-pop sensation SOFY is turning up the heat, announcing her largest headline tour to date for April 2025.
NORTH LONDON’S RISING STAR CHY CARTIER SILENCES THE COMPETITION WITH "SHUSH"
North London’s rap scene continues to thrive, with Chy Cartier standing out as one of its brightest emerging talents.
PA SALIEU 'AFRIKAN ALIEN': A TRIUMPH OF RESILIENCE AND EVOLUTION
Pa Salieu has made a triumphant return with Afrikan Alien, his latest mixtape that not only cements his place as a boundary-pushing artist
TYLER, THE CREATOR TEAMS UP WITH LEWIS HAMILTON FOR GOLF X +44 COLLECTION
Blending the bold, playful aesthetic of Golf Wang with +44’s cutting-edge style, this limited collection offers fans a lineup of statement
MAHALIA RETURNS WITH NEW SINGLE ‘PICK UP THE PACE’ FEATURING BAYKA
Mahalia is back, and she’s bringing the heat with her latest single, Pick Up the Pace, featuring Jamaican sensation Bayka.
DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL 2025: GREEN DAY, SLEEP TOKEN, AND KORN
Download Festival 2025 has announced Green Day, Sleep Token, and Korn as headliners for its June 13-15 event, marking the first time
FRENCHIE DEBUTS WITH SOULFUL "LOVE RESERVOIR" AHEAD OF DEBUT EP
Get ready for Frenchie, a Franco-English artist bringing a fresh, authentic vibe to the world of soul, jazz, and alternative R&B.
OUTBREAK FEST ANNOUNCE TWO CITY EXPANSION FOR 2025 AS THEY HIT MANCHESTER AND LONDON
Following a sold-out 2024 edition at Manchester’s Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Outbreak Fest is expanding its reach for 2025 with an exciting
DUST DROP NEW TRACK "NEW HIGH" AS THEY HIT LONDON WITH INTERPOL
Australia’s post-punk powerhouse dust is back with a gripping new track, "New High," released just in time for their much-anticipated
SOPHIE FAITH DROPS A BOLD JOURNEY THROUGH LIFE, LOVE, AND TRANSFORMATION IN THE FORM OF SOULFUL EP ‘HOLD MY DRINK, WATCH THIS’
Sophie Faith returns with ‘Hold My Drink, Watch This’, a six-track EP that takes listeners on an intimate journey through her life in all
PRETTY GIRL RELEASES AN EMOTIONAL CLUB HIT CELEBRATING MOVEMENT AND MEMORY
The Melbourne-born, London-based Producer and DJ Reflects on Moving Forward in a Hypnotic Dance Track.
NE-O UNLEASHES ANTICIPATED ‘VET’ AFTER A MASSIVE YEAR ON STAGE
Newcastle’s Rising Rap Talent NE-O Drops High-Energy Single Following Epic Festival Summer.
FINCHES RELEASE POWERFUL ROCK ANTHEM ON FRIENDSHIP AND GROWTH ‘ALL MY FRIENDS’
UK Indie Rockers Finches Drop Catchy, Emotionally Charged Track Produced by Gordon Raphael.
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