Jim Legxacy’s Black British Music isn’t just a mixtape. It’s a generational project, ambitious, personal, and sharp. Built on pain, humour, and heritage, this is a record that captures the state of modern British culture with clarity and nerve.

Jessy Blakemore’s new track “fone sex” gets under your skin without forcing anything. It’s slow, raw, and completely unguarded, just her voice, her guitar, and a clear headspace, stripping everything back to talk about something most people avoid: how easy it is to lose yourself online.

Though the set was made up of ad hoc remixes and club classics rather than simply showcasing his catalogue to date, the evening still highlighted exactly why Barry Can’t Swim resonates so strongly with audiences of all ages. Blending near-futuristic mechanical elements with Balearic bass and Brazilian funk, there wasn’t a single track in the hour-and-a-half set that felt out of place, with each one met with enthusiastic response from the lively mob in front of him.

London’s dEE TdL drops his most exciting track yet with ‘Barry Allen’, a bold, genre-bending single backed by a slick, self-directed visual. Pulling from grime and indie influences, the track sees dEE carving his own lane with serious confidence.

Oculate UK's round-up of all the highlights in new music releases from the past week. Featuring Jim Legxacy, Nectar Woode, Sainté, Freddie Gibbs, Amie Blu & more.

Mahalia’s back. Instructions lands as the second single of her Luvergirl era, following the Masicka-assisted Different Type Of Love. Where that leaned romantic, Instructions throws itself straight into the dancefloor.

Barry Can’t Swim has steadily risen to be one of the UK’s most acclaimed electronic artists. Now, he’s returned with Loner, his highly anticipated second album.

Oculate UK's round-up of all the highlights in new music releases from the past week. Featuring KOKOROKO, Skepta, Barry Can't Swim, Wet Leg, Kojey Radical & more.

UK heavyweight Skepta is standing on business. After sparking a debate on UK vs. USA rap, Skepta has dropped his first diss track for Joyner Lucas: Friendly Fire.

Jim Legxacy has confirmed his new mixtape black british music (2025) will drop on July 18 via XL Recordings. It’s his biggest statement yet, building on years of raw storytelling and restless experimentation. With this release, he’s taking his place at the centre of a new generation shaping UK rap on their own terms.

England Women’s team and London-based jeweller Bazanetti have unveiled a limited-edition jewellery collection that captures the evolving spirit of modern football.

The 4th studio album finds Lorde transcending her past works with grit, intent and effortless emotional prowess.

Visa Cash App Racing Bulls are throwing out the usual F1 playbook this weekend. The team has brought on Nigerian-British street artist Slawn to reimagine their car, their racewear, and their entire Silverstone presence. The result is one of the boldest visual statements the paddock has ever seen.

Glastonbury 2025 was packed with surprise sets, emotional moments, and headline turns—from Loyle Carner’s heartfelt Other Stage therapy session to CMAT’s mass karaoke, JADE’s debut rebellion, The Prodigy’s rave resurrection, Lorde’s secret midday thrill, Skepta’s last-minute grime flex, and Kneecap’s protest-fuelled chaos. We hit the highlights and gave you the lowdown.

There’s no denying that it’s been a GREAT week for music, and what’s more, festival season is well and truly underway. Between Glastonbury week, the hottest summer we can remember since 2020, and the return of UK rap legend and national treasure J Hus, we’re sure you’re feeling pretty good today. Nonetheless, This Week In Music is going to make you feel even better. 

Mura Masa takes the north by storm on a three-leg tour, 'Local', powered by Relentless. We went along to the Bradford show to see what went down.

Aries has finally stepped back into the light, or maybe more accurately, into the fire. His new single ‘IN THE FLESH’ is jagged, cinematic, and totally unpredictable.

Royel Otis have dropped their latest single ‘car,' a stripped-down, sun-drenched track built on jangle-pop guitars and bittersweet goodbyes. Serving as the second preview of their upcoming album, hickey, which lands on 22nd August.

Frozemode have dropped their first track of 2025, and it’s a warning shot. “LOOKING AT US” is a loud, unfiltered blast of alt-rap fused with punk guitars and crowd-killing drums, building on their natural extension of the chaos they’ve built onstage over the past year.

Girl Group have released their debut EP, Think They’re Looking, Let’s Perform, six tracks of no-filter, high-energy alt-pop that flips the idea of the girlband on its head. It’s loud, bratty, and smart as hell.

Amethyst's remix is a clean shift. Teaming up with DJ Shafkkat, she’s given her EP standout “Loving Is A Crime” a house flip that trades slow-burn soul for dancefloor energy without losing her voice in the process.

Artist-producer J P Rose gives us a touching yet vibrant offering with his latest single, Lonely Soul, in honour of Mental Health Awareness Month

What a week. If the heat’s got you beat, now’s a good time to cool off with This Week In Music. Stick it on at the BBQ or while hiding from the sun. There’s something in here no matter your mood.

Loyle Carner opens his fourth album with two words: "beautiful accidents." It’s a small phrase that quietly captures everything this record is about.