Any artist is welcome to send us a track via freshonthenet.co.uk anytime between Monday lunchtime and Wednesday evening (or when we receive 200 submissions, whichever is sooner) - and all our moderators, including Tom Robinson, will listen to every track. This is our full inbox from the week beginning Mon 23rd October 2023: from Friday afternoon you'll be able to hear our shortlist and pick your favourites on this week's Listening Post which will appear at freshonthenet.co.uk/batch506

If a track you submitted does not appear in this list, it’s probably because another of your tracks appeared in our Fresh Faves or on the BBC Music Introducing Mixtape during the last three months — we ask that artists featured on either wait three months before resubmitting to give others a chance. 

We also don’t accept short previews or SoundCloud Go tracks that can only be heard as 30 second previews, and tracks made private after submission, which cannot be included in playlists. You will be able to resubmit the track in future. Tracks (and remixes of tracks) that have been previously submitted, and tracks from banned artists will also be removed.

ENTIRE INBOX: Batch 506

Playtime

Dance With Me

Released on Monomyth Records 20th October, 2023.

COOL is an incredible slice of radiant, synth-heavy pop with a feel-good attitude. The song is a love letter to love and puts a contemporary twist on the universal favourite synth sounds of the 80s. With summer-scented, pearly synths and effervescent harmonies that cascade into a shimmering chorus, the song oozes an easy charisma that’s ripe for the dancefloor.

 “Cool is about jumping into a new relationship and the excitement that comes with it. The sugary rush of that sweet honeymoon phase which has you falling head over heels. You know those early stages where you’re still trying to play it cool, but secretly you’ve got your fingers and toes crossed hoping they’re into you too.”

Liz Mann - COOL

mantra

Ben Cooper's Album

New York Knife

Clairo

Lyrics - Joanna
Music - Achilles A
Mixing/Mastering - Nemesis Recording Studio
This song started as a virtual collaboration between me, writing the lyrics, and Achilles A who produced the song - Achilles A is a musician/producer who blends different music genres with also a touch of cinematic music elements. 
The lyrics of the song speak about the feelings of bitterness and revenge, feelings that sometimes love can cause.

Eye For An Eye

Collab-single 'Keep You Waiting' out now!
smartURL: https://lnk.site/keep-you-waiting

Jamila x luca! - Keep You Waiting (Single)

Agitation is important, and to understand it is very important. Let's talk about agitation and consistency.

Time  Temperature  Agitation

Time, Temperature, Agitation

"Dementia" opens the album with haunting melodies and introspective lyrics. It's a journey through the mind's labyrinth, exploring the blurred lines between reality and dreams.

Dementia - Single

Dementia

A transatlantic collaboration between Oakland, CA and London.

Oliver Girdler - vocals/lyrics, multiple instruments
Jamie Cameron - multiple instruments 
Rachel Lanskey - viola
Luke Glover - modular synth
Yamaha RX17 - drums

cover-up contest by dog door

All Of London Saw

Reclusive, South Bristol, singer-songwriter Alan Stilton has made the journey from his caravan on Novers Hill to Bedminster to shoot a video for his new single release;
The Day the High Street Died
This new release is Alan’s wry and poignant look at the tragedy currently unfolding in South Bristol and around the country. The first cut from the forthcoming album ‘Fresh Eggs’ will no doubt cause laughter and raise eyebrows in some corners.
While enjoying a cup of tea in a break in shooting Alan said:
‘I remember this street when there was a Woolworths,  twenty five pubs, a sweet shop and a record shop. Look at St Catherine's place now!! oh blimey. No sugar thanks’.

The day the High Street Died

From our EP Drawing that was released on the 25h of October 2025. Recorded to 4 track cassette.

Snow

Cmulla - UNIQUE

Official Release Date: 22/11/23 👇👇👇
https://tinyurl.com/bdbvcvsd

Lyrics

Early in the morning 
Before the sun would arise 
She would awake from nightmares
With tears in her eyes

What kind of asshole
Clips an angels wings
She built a castle
To stop them getting in

Dreams of torture
Her family burned alive
Plagued by corruption
By her own broken mind

What kind of asshole
Clips an angels wings
She built a castle
To stop them getting in

The 12 Steps

The Scars

Preach

Breakfast On The Grass

“Home” is the first single from London, UK-based singer-songwriter Gareth Haze. “Home” is an acoustic folk/pop ballad that talks about coming home to someone you love even when the chaos of life and the world around us seemingly confuses and consumes us. 

Known by many as the brother and former drummer for South African singer-songwriter Mark Haze, Gareth moved to the UK in 2017 where he decided to take on the challenge of performing solo in unfamiliar territory. This experience has inspired the songs for his forthcoming album “Stranger in a Strange Land”.

Gareth recently spent time back in South Africa after his and Mark’s father passed away. During the visit the two brothers couldn’t resist working on music together, resulting in Mark featuring on “Home” as well as co-producing the track with Gareth. They have also started work on the rest of the album, which they will be co-producing across continents to create something truly special. 


Home - Gareth Haze with Mark Haze

From the album Wayfarer Beware, coming 2024 on Observatory Records

Back to Poet's Lake

Support ÄNDY and buy his sparkling bright music on CD: http://itunes.apple.com/de/album/lovesongs-for-great-yarmth/id472323164

Forget Your Sorrys

Fresh On The Net is a music blog hosted by Tom Robinson and Team Freshnet, offering independent artists an open door and a level playing field for their music. Our inbox is open at http://freshonthenet.co.uk every Monday to Thursday morning - if you share a track with us there it will be heard by every member of our moderation team.

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ENTIRE INBOX: Batch 506

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