Oculate UK: This Week In Music

As quickly as the last one left us, the next arrives. And no, we’re not just talking about our third bank holiday weekend landing quicker than the time it takes to queue for a pint in central London. We’re talking about the arrival of handfuls - no bucketfuls - of new releases that we’ve combed through with love and attention so that you can enjoy the start of this (very well-deserved, we’re sure) bank holiday weekend without even lifting a finger.

Kick off the weekend partying ’TILL L4TE’ with Aitch & Pozer, or if you need to keep the vibes going all week long there’s some standout drops from Loski & Young T and Bugzy, Amie Blu, Arthur Hill, Aaron Taylor and more.

So go on, dive into some of our highlights and hit play on the playlist below. Yes, really. Having an absolutely phenomenal start to the bank holiday weekend is THAT easy.

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Aitch, Pozer - TILL L4TE

Now this collab is one we recommend you direct your attention to today, as consummate UK rapper Aitch is continuing his healthy run of 2025 collab singles with help from none other than UK drill breakout Pozer on ‘TILL L4TE’. Now I’m sure you all know Aitch, but you might not be familiar with Pozer. If that’s the case, then we’re just sorry it took this long to be honest, as he has been absolutely killing it! Emerging last summer, the rising Croydon-hailing rapper has been fusing well-loved, gritty drill flows with spacey beats, making him the perfect collaboration for Aitch’s latest heavy-hitting UK rap release. 

Aaron Taylor - Yours Always

Now, it wouldn’t surprise me if some of you loverboys and gals might be approaching the tail end of some tangled relationships or mind-boggling situationships. Yes fine, I’ll say it. Hot girl/boy summer is most definitely upon us! However, before you get ready to let loose, why not take a moment to reminisce on those past connections..a bit of good-ol’ yearning may even be on the cards. Thankfully, London’s own Aaron Taylor has just the remedy for this, with his latest indie-soul-soaked EP ‘Yours Truly’. Ruminating on love, loss and purpose, Taylor’s latest project leaves no room for distraction. With each track a touching letter to a different person in his life, this is a project that had us hooked from start to finish.

Arthur Hill - Appetite

Arthur Hill has finally released the overly teased Appetite, a sharp, synth-laced track about the awkward mess of romance, all wrapped in his usual mix of honesty and dry humour. It’s a coming-of-age track that skips the drama and heads straight for the emotional grey zone, with Arthur calmly unpicking uncertainty and desire over sparkling synths and a quietly addictive chorus. He leans into the discomfort without turning it into a sob story, wrapping the whole thing in dry charm and lyrical one-liners that feel more like your mate oversharing at the pub than a classic heartbreak ballad.

Young T & Bugsy, Loski - His & Hers

Young T & Bugsey have kicked off summer with His & Hers, a slick, summer-lit link-up with South London’s Loski that blends Jersey influences with their signature bounce. Produced entirely by Young T, the track lands somewhere between late-night flex and daytime cruise, with Loski jumping on early to deliver a razor-sharp verse. It’s their first drop since 2024’s Beyond Rea5onable Doubt mixtape, and you can hear the renewed energy; tight production, confident hooks, and a collaboration that doesn’t feel forced. They’ve been quiet, but His & Hers is a reminder: T and Bugsey are still here.

Amie Blu - missing everything

We absolutely love Amie Blu, so you can bet we had some HUGE smiles on our faces this week when we saw she was back with her newest single ‘missing everything’. With any Amie Blu release, three things can be guaranteed: you’re about to listen to some delectably candid writing, the sweetest melodies, and she’ll most definitely be plucking your heart strings. And just like that Amie has a way of quieting all the noise outside her music. So if you’re set to have a more humble weekend, take a seat, press play and watch as ‘missing everything’s poised, dreamy guitar tones help settle any anxieties from a hectic workweek.

Reuben Aziz, camo! - Wake Up

Our favourite UK R&B starboy is back, and Reuben Aziz, what a treat you are! It’s been amazing to see his development as an artist and producer, with his artistic identity only continuing to burgeon each and every time. Shimmering with humble confidence, Reuben returned this week with a double single (aren’t we the lucky ones!) Wake feat. Camo! and Murakami (sick + tired). One thing we’ve come to know about Reuben is his sensibility for some of R&B’s most iconic. He’s certainly been taking notes as he embraces the same emotional tenderness and romanticism that early 2010s R&B had on lock, particularly on ‘Murakami’ which sees Reuben paying a stunning, bittersweet dedication to his late friend. 

Yaya Bey - raisins

Yaya Bey’s ‘raisins’ is an incredibly jazzy one for your playlists this week. An ode to the dreamers and the ambition seekers, this latest offering from Bey sees her divulge on what it really means to pursue a burning passion, all atop an effortlessly cool and balmy jazz-fueled backdrop. This one arrived just in time. As five days deep into the workweek with my motivation running on fumes, I could use a good dose of the fire Yaya Bey touches on in ‘raisins’! 

nabeel (نبيل) - yalma يلمع

nabeel (نبيل) has felt caught between two worlds. The confluence of his Arabic vocals and Virginian indie-shoegaze sound has led to him claiming a spot as one of our favourite new artists. A wondrous introduction to him is this newest offering, yalma يلمع. His work is potently rich, with brooding guitar and a moving voice carrying you through. It’s nice hearing something you don’t feel like you’ve ever quite heard before. Especially when it has that special something you can’t quite put your finger on.

Kean Kavanagh - Father Brown's

Kean Kavanagh's Father Brown’s is one you don't want to miss. A sharp-tongued slow-burner that pairs big questions with a small town funeral and a live one-take video starring Peter McGann in full Portlaoise Elvis mode. It’s the final scene in a brilliantly oddball series directed by Kojaque and Robert Bass, wrapping up with a sideways jab at Ireland’s messy relationship with immigration-pride in our diaspora, but a cold shoulder at the border.