No More Ghosts – Maddox Jones

Maddox Jones kicks off the new year with an impressive reunion, as No More Ghosts — due in 2026 — returns not merely as a reissue but as a powerfully reimagined version of his 2020 fan favourite, a song that, having closed his debut EP, now resurfaces transformed. Where once a fragile ballad lingered, there now pulses a synth‑driven dance track that, while retaining the original’s emotional depth, unfolds with far greater clarity and self‑assurance, the expanded production — bigger, broader, more luminous — mirroring Maddox’s artistic growth and converting past shadows into a palpable sense of liberation. Reinforced by a minimalist, atmospheric visualiser that traces the arc from holding on to letting go, this release, following Waiting for the World to Turn, signals a fresh chapter, arrives alongside live dates with Great Adamz, Tyler Hilton and Katie Voegele, and hints at more to come.

Candy – Janet Devlin

Janet Devlin unveils a bright, playful visualiser for Candy, a standout from the deluxe edition of Not My First Emotional Rodeo. The visuals mirror the song’s upbeat energy while quietly exposing its emotional complexity, using light, colour and movement to balance whimsy with weight. Co‑written with Chris Markey, Candy subverts country’s easy assumptions about so‑called sugar‑baby relationships, choosing empathy over caricature and telling a messy, human story of attachment and contradiction. Devlin’s storytelling is sharp and intimate, her vocal delivery both buoyant and rueful, which lets the track feel honest rather than ironic. The result is a surprising, tender piece that expands the album’s emotional range and confirms Devlin’s knack for turning taboo topics into nuanced, compelling songs and resonance.

Ash – Allegra

Red paves the way for Allegra’s long‑teased second EP, a five‑track collection that announces a sultry new era with glossy, modern production. From the shadowy allure of “Ash,” sleek in production and sultry in melody, Allegra reveals a darker edge to her signature chart‑ready dance‑pop, letting an alluring rhythm and synth‑washed soundscape create space for her voice to command attention. Following the confessional candour of Unsent Love Letters Vol. 1, Red feels sharper and more evolved: bolder, more daring, and brimming with hit potential. As she transitions from teenage beginnings into adulthood, the EP’s emotional range and polished confidence make this her most assured work yet, both natural and powerfully deliberate. Each track stakes a claim on contemporary pop radio.