Plastic Mag Round Up: Exciting New Music Releases

With our finale Round Up Feature of 2025, we’ve put together an exciting selection of some incredible new music to put on your radar. This time we’ve got awesome new releases coming from a range of artists from all over the world including ASPIN, Little Brown Jug Brass, Street Fruit, Allegra, Joe Galuszka, Carol Ades, TACHIAN and Alexa Kate.

So, for the last time this year, turn it up, read on and check out these new tracks from these brilliant artists. Be sure to add your favourites on Spotify and catch the artists on their socials to stay up to date with their latest news!

ASPIN – “Apologies”

First up, London-based multi-instrumentalist and producer ASPIN brings us his third single with “Apologies,” an immersive electronic pop jam that blends the warmth of organic instrumentation with bubbling percussion and crisp synth textures. Building from the quiet pulse of synth and looped vocal elements, the track expands with emotive vocal leads and elegant piano notes before shifting towards a beat-driven scene. Swelling into an invigorating soundscape of stacked synths, rolling percussion and euphoric aesthetic, it’s a spectacular entry in what’s sure to be ASPIN’s breakout year.

Little Brown Jug Brass – “My North Star Home”

Hailing from Calgary, Little Brown Jug Brass collaborate with revered Métis artist Ashley Ghostkeeper on their stunning new single “My North Star Home,” lifted from their upcoming album, Holiday Spirits. Penned by Ashley, the song metaphorically frames themes of family figures providing a guiding light, wrapped up in a bluesy Americana outing brimming with bright brass instrumentation and heartfelt vocal performance. Carried by a lilting rhythmic sway, the layers of brass tones ring out as moving vocal lines spin poignant lyricism to form an alluring and highly affecting listening experience.

Street Fruit – “Hey Operator”

Lifted from their sophomore record Strange Tanks, Street Fruit bring us their new single titled “Hey Operator,” a mellow psych rock jam that twists drug-fused encounters into something more abstract and intriguing. Set up by the rustle of shuffling drums, smooth bass lines and chiming instrumental tones are met by intricate call and response style vocals to cast a hypnotic sound that flows with delicate melodies and laid back groove. Peppered with slick instrumental flickers and tinged with a hazy psychedelic aesthetic, it’s a superb outing from a truly enduring outfit.

Allegra – “Red”

London-based pop music sensation Allegra is fresh off the back of a a #1 spot on the Music Week Commercial Pop Chart, bringing us her new single “Red.” The titled track from her sophomore EP, “Red” lays down a spectacular dance pop experience packed full of pulsing synth energy, slick percussion and absorbing atmosphere capped by her incredible vocal leads. With infectious melodic hooks and relentless dance-focused energy, the track presents a thoroughly enthralling soundscape from start to finish.

Joe Galuszka – “The Quiet Was Loud (Winter’s Past)”

Bristol-based composer, conductor, and instrumentalist Joe Galuszka serves up a dazzling neo-classical piece with “The Quiet Was Loud (Winter’s Past),” the lead single from his upcoming EP, Fractures. Gently drifting into focus with the swell of string textures and chime of bells, the song gradually builds with graceful lead melodies to craft a spellbinding instrumental experience. With emotive melodic writing and delicate ebb and flow, it’s an enchanting and truly moving soundscape that builds the excitement for his forthcoming EP release.

Carol Ades – “Merry Go Round”

Coming out of Los Angeles, indie singer-songwriter Carol Ades offers an engaging slice of reflective alternative pop with new single “Merry Go Round.” Brought in by warm clean guitar tones and smooth vocal delivery, the track erupts with the crash of punching, distorted drums and crunching guitar chords as her commanding voice takes flight to spin riveting melodies above. Flowing with the muted taps of percussion and instantly catchy vocal leads as the track surges towards an anthemic finale, with “Merry Go Round,” Carol Ades offers an incredible musical moment that’s sure to win over new and existing listeners alike.

TACHIAN – “OVERGREEN”

Birmingham-based newcomers TACHIAN is an experimental duo that makes their entrance with the debut single “OVERGREEN,” an immersive outing of minimal electronica. From the sweep of pitched vocal samples, the pulse of stuttered synth elements and sparse percussive shots floats with hazy atmospheric textures and softly gliding basslines to create an utterly mesmeric soundscape. With fluttering echoes of smokey vocalisations and a developing drum groove, the track forges a stellar musical moment that marks the arrival of TACHIAN in emphatic fashion.

Alexa Kate – “Forever”

With the lead single from her lates record, New York City-based singer-songwriter Alexa Kate leans into vulnerability on “Forever.” Casting a folk-tinged indie pop sound with gentle acoustic guitar arrangement and tender vocal performance, her aching voice stitches poignant lyrics into the stripped back musical fabric to form a charming and highly emotive outing. Building with delicate instrumental textures and rising with the shuffle of pattering drums, her enchanting vocals hover above to offer a listening experience that’s dreamy, memorable and meaningful all at once.