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Our favourite season is upon us. We review independent releases perfect for when the veil is thinnest.

New independent releases that caught our ear in July.

A warm, heartfelt antidote against the harshness that’s prevailing in the UK’s newspaper headlines and government policies.

With so many independent artists releasing great new music, it’s time for an overview.

With ‘Apropos Blues’, DS4 deliver a rock ‘n’ roll album for our time.

On ‘Myopia,’ the Scottish artist Fenris combines grunge roots with a captivating sound design and a confrontational message.

Sharon Lazibyrd sings from the heart on her beautiful new single ‘Scrolling Back.’

With ‘Pain Sells’, Cede deliver an EP of brilliant songs, refreshingly sung with a Glaswegian accent.

On his extraordinary new single, ‘Into The Unknown’, Jonni Slater is a voice for hope with an unusual sound.