PASS IT ON RECOMMENDS…
With 2026 already proving to be a year of fantastic new music - from both emerging artists and classic favourites, we’ve compiled a list of 8 artists, with specific recommendations of albums, eps and singles to keep you on the release radar!
BROOKE COMBE - ‘TEARS WON’T LIE’
Bringing Northern Soul back to forefront of music with a brilliantly modern twist, Brooke Combe is having an incredible year. Releasing hit single ‘How Can I Tell You? (To Love Me More)’ at the back end of 2025 and following it with her latest release ‘Tears Won’t Lie’ - the Scottish soul sensation is not one to miss this Summer!
the coral - ‘388’
Returning to the scene 3 years after their record ‘Sea Of Mirrors’, ‘388’ came as a surprise release to fans, being secretly available in record stores shortly before it’s streaming release - compelling fans with their classic Mersey melodies and nods to their timeless catalogue over the last 20 years.
Being a pillar in the Liverpudlian music scene for the past two decades, The Coral prove once again their standing and importance within the industry.
luvcat - ‘lovebites’
Skyrocketing to fame with success from her hit single ‘He’s My Man’, Luvcat returns with new music in 2026 after the release of her incredible debut album ‘Vicious Delicious’ in 2025.
With the EP including her latest single ‘Vampire At The Beach’, it also brings the return of her single ‘He’s My Man’, with the hauntingly good feature of Dr John Cooper Clarke.
Known for her beautifully gothic style and iconic persona, Luvcat is quickly becoming a fan fan favourite.
the guest list - ‘you should care’
With a cult following and incredible reviews from critics - The Guest List are shaping up to be one of indie’s best loved outfits.
Set to release their debut record at the end of August titled ‘Something Real’, the band have been slowly releasing some tracks off the album and its safe to say we can’t way.
Their latest single ‘You Should Care’ pulls on emotional heart strings and lyrically reaches depths recent songwriters seem to fail to be doing. Trust us when we say, this Manchester band are bound for greatness.
Spotlighted as one of Pass It On’s Artist Features, you can read an exclusive interview and listen to an exclusive performance of their song ‘Plasticine Heart’ now!
the dream machine - ‘fort perch rock’
Blending complex psychedelic sounds with classic rock and roll, The Dream Machine are one of Liverpool’s greatest offerings of the last decade.
Releasing their third album ‘Fort Perch Rock’ in February of this year, the band continue to climb the ladder, pushing boundaries and reaching new highs.
Having recently announced a UK tour in September after their appearance across the UK and Europe with Kula Shaker, they are not one to miss.
antony szmierek - ‘the heron’
Still riding on the success of his debut album ‘Service Station At The End Of The Universe’ (2025), Antony Szmierek continues to amaze audiences with his poetic house music and incredible charm.
Set to release his sophomore record ‘Decoding Bird Song’ in late August, fans cannot wait for the next chapter of his catalogue. Being the first single released from said album, ‘The Heron’ was always going to be a brilliant track.
jalen ngonda - ‘hang it on the shelf’
With only a week to the release of his sophomore record ‘Doctrine Of Love’, Jalen Ngonda is breathing new life into classic soul music, in an era we almost lost it.
Taken from his forthcoming album, ‘Hang It On The Shelf’ is track that showcases Jalen’s extraordinary voice and beautiful lyricism with nods to the timeless foundations of soul that came before him.
We cannot wait to see what is next for Jalen Ngdona.
tidetied - ‘valley’
Creating large waves in the Northern music scene at the moment, TideTied (previously Whitehorse) continue to prove their important standing in what some might say is becoming an oversaturated market.
Providing live sets with intensity, excitement and heavy rock and roll - TideTied are one of the most exciting outfits in the alternative genre at the moment, with their latest track ‘Valley’ proving this.