A quieter release week than usual, but not without a few gems. With several standout EPs and fresh singles, many from rising French talents, this Friday may be discreet, yet it still offers plenty to discover.

With her new single Blue, rising artist Talia Rae unveils one of her most cinematic and emotionally charged work to date. Blending haunting vocals with atmospheric production, she invites listeners into a world where melancholy becomes visual and sound feels like a movie.

Exp. Share Records, the Amsterdam-based creative project founded by Kamae and Bertholet, has built a unique reputation in the music world by transforming annual writing retreats into complete collaborative albums. From the hills of Languedoc to the countryside of Italy, the label brings together artists from across the globe for intense, week-long creation sessions that blend community, spontaneity and artistic authenticity.

Rising R&B & Rap talent Gabriel Jacoby steps into the spotlight with a striking COLORS performance of be careful, a standout track from his critically praised new EP Gutta Child. Maybe the beginning of a major ascent for Jacoby.

It’s week 26 of the Under the radar series, and we’ve got five more fresh new artists from across the globe to talk to you about.