Mini Melon Mix Ups: Emma Teufel, Henry Grace, Kim Dekker, Hugo Oak, ALLAN RITUAL, Mary Middlefield, Olivia Henry, Harvey Brittain, Paperwhite, ARK IDENTITY, Mikayla Pasterfield

Get ready for a Min Melon Mix Up! We’re serving up the freshest tracks, think irresistible hooks, smooth vibes, and everything in between. Whether you’re hitting the dance floor, deep in your feelings, or just kicking back, this mix has the perfect sound for every mood.


Emma Teufel’s new electro-pop single ‘Delete’ is an empowering anthem about finally letting go of a toxic ex. The song boldly captures the feeling of being “fed up with the lies, manipulation, and half-hearted apologies” after heartbreak. Emma celebrates the moment of reclaiming power and cutting ties, perfectly encapsulated by the act of hitting delete. With its dance-pop and synth-pop influences, this track is a cathartic release, offering a vibrant, celebratory perspective on moving past a harmful relationship and embracing self-worth. It marks a confident step for Emma Teufel as an artist sharing personal stories under her own name.

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Henry Grace delivers a raw, aching anthem titled ‘Say Something Mean‘, which marks a confident evolution in sound. Swapping the sparse textures of ‘Alive In America’ for a richer, band-driven americana edge, the track showcases Henry’s lyrical finesse and emotive grit. Built around the haunting chorus “say something mean like it don’t mean a thing,” the song unpacks emotional detachment with striking vulnerability. Co-produced with Blaine Harrison and featuring a stellar ensemble, Henry Grace’s voice cuts through with quiet urgency. It’s a slow-burning triumph, equal parts introspective and anthemic, that hints at a bold new chapter for one of the UK’s most compelling troubadours.

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‘All My Ghosts’ is a deeply intimate, slow-burning indie-pop ballad from Kim Dekker. Recorded in a serene Swiss mountain house, the song unfolds with warm textures and cinematic space, creating an atmosphere akin to discovering a long-lost letter. Kim’s delicate instrumentation and clear, evocative vocals perfectly capture the quiet weight of emotional residue. It’s all about the lingering presence of past selves, people, and places. It’s true to her unique indie-folk meets pop style, where simplicity meets intricate detail. ‘All My Ghosts’ offers a refreshing, reflective space, inviting listeners to find solace and connect with their inner world amidst its gentle, compelling beauty.

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Written mid-flight during a tour with Satori, the song drips with atmosphere – deep, pulsing beats, gospel-tinged choirs, and Hugo Oak’s soulful, expressive vocals weaving through it all. ‘S.M.S.tt.D.’ is a hauntingly beautiful track about breaking free from expectations, from grief, from yourself. There’s rawness here, but also resolution. Released around the anniversary of his father’s passing (who heard the song before his death) it resonates as both tribute and transformation. Hugo Oak turns emotional weight into motion, offering a sonic release for anyone stuck at a crossroads. It’s intimate, cinematic, and deeply human. Proof of a voice still evolving, and powerfully so.

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Blending lo-fi pop intimacy with sleek electro-pop textures, ALLAN RITUAL’s ‘ANGEL’ channels the glossy melancholy of Troye Sivan and Charli XCX, wrapped in a haze of bedroom chillwave. It’s a shimmering, heartbroken reflection on love’s quiet erosion of self. With whispered vocals and dreamy synths, ‘ANGEL’ captures that post-breakup clarity, particularly the moment you realize how far you bent to fit someone else’s world. Melodic and moody, it’s both a breakup anthem and a reclamation of identity. Underneath the polish, there’s raw vulnerability, making this track a hauntingly relatable ode to love, loss, and the slow return to yourself.

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With sun-drenched guitars, shimmering vocals, and infectious rhythms, ‘Summer Affair’ is a pastel-hued burst of emotion from Mary Middlefield. Equal parts joy, chaos, and vulnerability, it’s a radiant indie-rock anthem that captures the fleeting magic of freedom, love, and late-summer recklessness. Produced by Jim Abbiss and Gwen Buord, and mixed by Barny Barnicott, the track brims with polished energy while staying raw at heart. Mary’s voice dances between tender and triumphant, embodying her call to live messily, loudly, and fully. ‘Summer Affair’ is a euphoric escape. It’s a love letter to spontaneity, self-expression, and the beautifully unfiltered mess of being alive.

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Starting with raw, confessional vocals, ‘Who’s That Girl’ explores the experience of being idolized for an imagined persona, only to face rejection when one’s true, flawed self is revealed. Olivia Henry’s atmospheric vocals, supported by live instrumentation including drums, piano, guitar, bass, strings, and harp, create an intimate yet grand sonic landscape. It’s a haunting cinematic pop ballad that delves into the tension between perceived and authentic self. This track powerfully resonates with anyone who has felt themselves disappear under the weight of others’ expectations, showcasing Olivia Henry’s continued evolution as a powerhouse songstress with a story of resilience.

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Fusing Britpop melancholy with Berklee-honed instincts and a cinematic sonic haze, Harvey Brittain’s ‘obsessed’ is a heady, heart-bruised dive into romantic collapse, set against lush, ambient pop production. Swelling with heartbreak and regret, this track is built around chorusy guitars, warm Juno-60 pads, and dry, minimal drums, it captures the spiraling intensity of a doomed situationship. Harvey’s reverb-soaked vocals hit hard, especially in the shimmering, emotional chorus and distorted outro. Honest and aching, ‘obsessed’ is a standout from his debut mixtape my heart keeps score.

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‘Looking Back’ is the radiant synth-pop focus single from Paperwhite’s new EP, Reach. It weaves a nostalgic tapestry of shimmering synths and warm, airy vocals, opening with gentle analog pulses that unfold into a lush, reverb-drenched chorus. Katie’s honeyed vocals intimately contrast with Ben’s spacious production. Conceived during the pandemic, the song gained additional hope through Philip Sheppard’s beautiful cello arrangements, adding cinematic flourishes. ‘Looking Back’ embodies themes of self-discovery and perseverance, marking Paperwhite’s triumphant return with music that feels both nostalgic and entirely new, rich with feeling and wonder.

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Fusing indie-pop, alt-R&B, and nostalgic synth textures, ‘Still In Love’ drifts through the bittersweet haze of loving someone who’s already gone. ARK IDENTITY truly delivers a dreamy, genre-blurring plunge into the emotional purgatory of unresolved heartbreak. Noah Mroueh’s poetic lyrics echo with longing, capturing that ache of obsession and detachment, when you’re still chasing a feeling that’s slipped through your fingers. Psychedelic flourishes and a retro 80s vibe add to the track’s hypnotic pull, creating a sonic space where memory and fantasy blur. Melancholy yet magnetic, ‘Still In Love’ is heartbreak disguised as reverie—and ARK IDENTITY wears it well.

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Inspired by Pompeii’s “Two Maidens,” Mikayla Pasterfield’s new track explores queer longing through the lens of unspoken love, posing a searing question – what would it take for you to finally show up for me? The result is a hauntingly tender anthem that fuses personal ache with historical allegory. Mikayla’s vocals float with aching clarity over minimalist production, letting her lyrics cut deep. It’s both intimate and expansive, a standout on her debut EP, Heritage Listed, where adolescent nostalgia collides with emotional maturity. With bold vulnerability and poetic flair, Mikayla Pasterfield solidifies her place as one of Australia’s most compelling new voices.

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