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Broken 8 An independently run music website and marketing platform based in Sydney, Australia.

Broken 8 Records is a rising, independent music site dedicated to promoting, reviewing, and helping some of the best new talents.

MAIH’s ‘What I Know Now’ is a stunning pop anthem turning reflection into fierce, empowering resilience.
11/01/2026

MAIH’s ‘What I Know Now’ is a stunning pop anthem turning reflection into fierce, empowering resilience.

Martine Håland, who writes and produces music under the name MAIH, is from the quiet coastal village of Dale, Norway. She has quickly become one of the country's most interesting pop singers. Now that she lives in Oslo, her music sounds less like a performance and more like a very personal audio di...

Hamburg duo counterglow debut 'echoes of self', a dreamy alt-pop journey through adulthood’s highs and lows.
11/01/2026

Hamburg duo counterglow debut 'echoes of self', a dreamy alt-pop journey through adulthood’s highs and lows.

Hamburg-based alt-pop outfit counterglow have officially landed. The collaborative brainchild of indie visionaries Lauren Goodley and Jonas Grell, the duo have just unveiled their debut full-length record, 'echoes of self'. To celebrate the release, the pair will take to the stage for their first-ev...

Rising star Shida P talks DMV roots, her R&B hit ‘C4’, and breaking through in 2026.
11/01/2026

Rising star Shida P talks DMV roots, her R&B hit ‘C4’, and breaking through in 2026.

Bringing a refreshing blend of New York swagger and DMV authenticity, Shida P is rapidly becoming a name you can’t ignore. Born in NYC and raised in Woodbridge, Virginia, her Haitian and Puerto Rican heritage fuels a sound that is as diverse as her upbringing. While she’s already made waves as a...

Thistle Sifter tackles the climate crisis in "Ghost Acres," a stunning new cinematic post-rock single.
11/01/2026

Thistle Sifter tackles the climate crisis in "Ghost Acres," a stunning new cinematic post-rock single.

The vast, sweeping world of cinematic post-rock has always been a vessel for the profound, but Pete Barnes—the mastermind behind the Utrecht-based project Thistle Sifter—is shifting the lens from the internal to the global. With the release of his latest single, 'Ghost Acres', Barnes offers a ha...

From selling 70k mixtapes to millions of streams, Ambition’s ‘Woke 1.5’ is out now.
11/01/2026

From selling 70k mixtapes to millions of streams, Ambition’s ‘Woke 1.5’ is out now.

In the modern era of viral clips and overnight algorithms, the story of Ambition feels like a refreshing return to hip-hop’s golden ethos: the hustle. Long before he was racking up millions of streams, Ambition was a true titan of the pavement. He famously built his foundation by hand-delivering o...

Midnight Horses blend psychedelic freak folk and indie-pop to deconstruct modern relationships and digital toxicity.
11/01/2026

Midnight Horses blend psychedelic freak folk and indie-pop to deconstruct modern relationships and digital toxicity.

Minneapolis-based project Midnight Horses has always operated in the evocative space between bright lights and dark corners. Led by the creative duo of Michael Borell and Dave Mehling, the group specialises in a brand of "freak folk" that feels both grounded in Midwestern soil and swept up in a hazy...

Explore the cosmos with KYXORA’s ‘Sci-Fi Wonders’, a masterfully produced, techno house journey.
11/01/2026

Explore the cosmos with KYXORA’s ‘Sci-Fi Wonders’, a masterfully produced, techno house journey.

There is a precise science to the way KYXORA constructs her soundscapes. Born in Hong Kong and refined through the rigours of UK music technology training, this independent producer has spent years bridging the gap between classical elegance and the raw energy of the dancefloor. Her latest offering,...

Melbourne rockers Jaded Memory unleash ‘Year Of The Freak’, a gritty blend of post-punk tension and grunge.
10/01/2026

Melbourne rockers Jaded Memory unleash ‘Year Of The Freak’, a gritty blend of post-punk tension and grunge.

Emerging from the concrete sprawl of Melbourne’s thriving underground scene, Jaded Memory are proving that guitar music is at its best when it’s allowed to get a little bit messy. Formed by a tight-knit quartet of friends—vocalist Jyah Eagleson, drummer Matt Testa, bassist Max O’Reilly, and ...

Tower View talks post-hardcore influences and his new single, 'Welcome to the Club', and his debut EP coming this year.
10/01/2026

Tower View talks post-hardcore influences and his new single, 'Welcome to the Club', and his debut EP coming this year.

If you have been keeping an ear to the ground of the UK alternative scene, you will know that Tower View is a name gaining serious momentum. The project is the creative culmination of years spent navigating various bands and genres, finally landing on a sound that feels both nostalgic and vital. Wit...

Looking back at Mae Martin’s debut album, 'I’m a TV', a dreamy, earnest indie-pop gem of pure nostalgia.
10/01/2026

Looking back at Mae Martin’s debut album, 'I’m a TV', a dreamy, earnest indie-pop gem of pure nostalgia.

Mae Martin is the kind of artist who makes effortless versatility look like a casual hobby. Whether they are crafting award-winning comedy-drama in Feel Good, navigating the tension of a Netflix thriller like Wayward, or holding court on Taskmaster, Martin possesses a magnetic sincerity that draws p...

German rockers Some Good Moments drop ‘Love Is A Graveyard’, a hauntingly powerful follow-up to award-winning success.
10/01/2026

German rockers Some Good Moments drop ‘Love Is A Graveyard’, a hauntingly powerful follow-up to award-winning success.

German rock has a brand-new heartbeat, and it’s pulse-pounding, raw, and unapologetically emotional. After a whirlwind breakout year, the rising five piece, Some Good Moments, have transitioned from rehearsal-room recordings to the polished, haunting depths of their first professionally produced s...

Canadian rockers The Twitch talk gothic-psychedelic sounds and finding hope in their epic new single.
10/01/2026

Canadian rockers The Twitch talk gothic-psychedelic sounds and finding hope in their epic new single.

Emerging from the basement jams of East Vancouver back in 2002, The Twitch have spent over two decades proving that authentic rock 'n' roll is a timeless pursuit. What started as a group of friends "rocking out" has blossomed into one of Canada’s most compelling musical exports, with a sound that ...

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