Plastic Mag Round Up: Exciting New Releases

On our latest Round Up Feature, we’ve put together a selection of some essential new music to put on your radar. This time we’ve got exciting new releases across a range of different styles and genres from the likes of JB Elwood, DD Allen, Hansom Ēli, Fugu Quintet, Crymwav, Morgan Visconti, Digital Brianna, YARD and Dax.

So turn it up, read on and check out these awesome 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!

JB Elwood – “Right Here”

Austin-based singer-songwriter JB Elwood brings us his latest release with his new single titled “Right Here,” a charming pop rock jam brimming with catchy writing and upbeat energy. Penned for anyone struggling to move on from their past, it’s an uplifting outing tinged with Americana vibes and capped by JB’s rich vocal performance. Built up the punch of grooving drums and peppered with slick lead guitar flourishes, it’s a stunning showcase of JB Elwood’s originality and songwriting panache.

DD Allen – “I See You In The Dark (Alternative Version)”

Lifted from his debut EP Rebel Hero, lead single “I See You In The Dark (Alternative Version)” sees UK-based artist DD Allen serve up a lively 80s rock inspired anthem. Propelled by the uptempo pulse of rhythm and lifted by the bright twang of guitars, DD Allen’s smooth vocal leads soar above the energising arrangement to spin infectious melodic hooks throughout. It’s an epic new track that sees DD hit the ground running in 2025 and continue to impress with his engaging and unique sound.

Hansom Ēli – “If time”

Canadian duo Hansom Ēli features the talents of Camille and Alexy Guérer, whose exciting genre-fluid sound is on full display on their new single “If time.” Distilling elements of downtempo indie R&B and alternative pop into a woozy sonic cocktail, the track sees the pair lay down an immersive soundscape of pattering percussion, airy synths and emotive vocals that flicker between French and English, resulting in a sensational jam that’s compelling and subtly danceable.

Fugu Quintet – “Existential Defeat”

Coming out of Saint Petersburg, Fugu Quintet is a groundbreaking outfit who share their new dark jazz odyssey with “Existential Defeat,” an engrossing slice of avant-garde instrumental music. Building from the ominous tones of stretched sonic textures, the track develops soft touches of woodwind before the thump of drums ushers in an enveloping soundscape of gently swelling synths and rattling percussion. With dancing sax lines setting up a playful, yet moody finale, it’s a truly incredible demonstration of the band’s forward-thinking approach to composition and sound design.

Crymwav – “Sense Of Adventure”

Los Angeles-based rock act Crymwav delivers a thrilling musical experience on their sophomore single “Sense Of Adventure,” a gripping rock anthem produced by JJ Blair. Channelling bold stadium rock aesthetic, chugging guitar rhythms and instantly memorable hooks, “Sense Of Adventure” blends elements of punk, classic rock and goth rock into an enthralling sound cut with wailing lead guitar, pounding drums and impassioned vocal performance from start to finish. Going from strength to strength on their second outing, with their new single, Crymwav confirm themselves as a must watch act in the rock music sphere.

Morgan Visconti – “Twilight City”

The title-track and lead single from new album, “Twilight City” offers the perfect taste of Morgan Visconti’s experimental electronic sound. Capturing a striking contrast between analogue warmth and crisp electronic vibes, the impactful snap of drums and the array of synth timbres throughout the track presents a truly unique sound that’s invigorating and dreamy in equal measure. With pulsing basslines, bubbling tones and bright lead flashes, it’s a superb electronic piece that’s at once minimal in structure and riveting in sound.

Digital Brianna – “Dancer in the Wings”

Previously fronting her band Primary School, Brianna MacLean now steps out under her new solo project, Digital Brianna. Unveiling her sound, she brings us her brand new debut single titled “Dancer in the Wings,” a stellar alternative pop outing packed full of dance-inflected energy and hazy synth-focused arrangement. Framing themes of grief, identity and spirituality via poignant songwriting and moments of warbling, processed vocals, the track sees Digital Brianna make a worthy entrance with a highly original and wholly enjoyable sound.

YARD – “Trevor”

Dublin-based electropunk trio YARD pull no punches on their raucous new single “Trevor,” a brash and powerful outing written about the phenomena of anthropomorphism — the human habit of assigning emotions and meaning to inanimate objects. Presenting in a flurry of punching beats, gritty synths and commanding vocal performance, “Trevor” delivers a potent dose of exhilarating and angsty electronic punk music. Laying down a sound unlike anything else, YARD once again stake their claim as musical pioneers with a fiercely unique sonic offering.

Dax – “i hate that i love you”

Dax is an artist who needs no introduction. Having clocked hundreds of millions of spins of his music and videos online, this rap star from Wichita has been on an astonishing and unstoppable rise. Setting his sights on more profound and meaningful topics in recent years, his new single “i hate that i love you” offers a terrific example of his ability to balance emotive writing with a powerful hip hop sound. Above the rattle of drums and plucks of clean electric guitar, his razor sharp vocal flows spin fiery bars to cast a stirring and intense listening experience.