The Groove’s Monthly Picks: NOVEMBER

The Groove’s Monthly Picks: November 2025

We seem to be in our feels, this November.

From the tragic romance of Holly Humberstone’s new-era single, to the piece-by-piece restoration in Celeste’s new album, these monthly picks are a versatile bunch grouped by their diverse ability to capture and express emotion. Still, we’re spanning genres far and wide, across the loosely defined worlds of indie, pop, techno, jazz and rock.

Whatever your groove, we’re confident there’s something in our monthly roundup for November that will catch your attention.

Holly Humberstone, ‘Die Happy’. Image credit: Chuff Media

holly humberstone – Die happy

Holly Humberstone is back, with a bass guitar and a sublimely beautiful love song. Accompanied by a music video in the same haunting, gothic world of Shakespears Sister’s ‘Stay’, ‘Die Happy’ is a dark and dreamy confession. Her lyrics more powerful, her voice stronger and now with a satisfying scratch, it sounds like this could be the start of an era that brings the singer to the top of her game, alongside the very best in British music.

CHLOE SLATER - war crimes

‘The reds turn to purple, it’s a sign of the times’ opens the new single from upcoming songwriter, Chloe Slater, in a clear statement of political discontent. Calling out the British government’s complicity in the genocide in Palestine, the single is a chilling reflection of current affairs, dripping in sarcasm and following the footsteps of Declan McKenna’s ‘British Bombs’ and Sam Fender’s ‘Hypersonic Missiles’. The artwork for ‘War Crimes’ was designed by Palestinian artist Ahmed Al Daalsa, with merch profits going to his family.

Chloe Slater, ‘War Crimes’. Image credit: Ahmed Al Daalsa

5 seconds of summer – I’M scared i’ll never sleep again

Aussie – now spiritually American? – group 5SOS returned earlier this month with the release of new, pop punk-ish album ‘EVERYONE’S A STAR’; a tussle with the concept of finding fame as a teenager; and knowing where to put it as an adult. This album tries to do a lot of things, but one thing it does nail is the emotive vocal and drum pairing in ‘I’m Scared I’ll Never Sleep Again’. Not (yet) a single, this song is a grown-up ‘boyband’ returning to the formula in the best way.

del water gap – chasing the chimera

A delight from start to finish, ‘Chasing The Chimera’ is a tapestry of anecdotes, mythology, symbolism and religious allegory. Spanning from the groovy percussion of ‘Ghost In The Uniform’ to the orchestral finale of ‘Eagle In My Nest’ this album mixes genres with ease, and excels where Del Water Gap transforms his subjects into universal motifs. Treading themes of parenthood, codependency, regret and insecurity, this album is easily S Holden Jaffe’s most honest, and best, work. Read the full review on The Groove.

Del Water Gap, ‘Chasing The Chimera’. Image credit: Anthony Wilson

celeste – Woman of faces

One of Britain’s most underappreciated vocalists, Celeste returns with her first full body of work since 2021. ‘Woman Of Faces’ is a reclaimed voice; tracking identity through heartbreak and change – and ending with a glimpse at what lies on the other side. Lifted with swelling strings, sultry bass, and melancholic piano, Celeste’s voice is the undisputed star of the record; showcased most beautifully in ‘On With The Show,’ ‘Time Will Tell’, and the album’s title track.

mom tudie – as the crows

Mom Tudie’s second full-length album, ‘As The Crows’ takes its name from a roosting tree at the bottom of the producer’s late grandparents house, where the record was made. The jazz innovator has crafted a smooth tracklist that blends soul, hip-hop and RnB, remixing vocal samples from a network of highly talented musicians. Fresh, interesting, and sharply crafted, ‘As The Crows’ is a rabbit hole of brass and percussion that’s easy to fall into.

Mom Tudie, ‘As The Crows’. Image credit: Kit Powis

tribal – midnight baby

Dubbed a ‘workhorse’ by his label, the description seems apt for Bristol-based DJ, Tribal. His two-track techno EP ‘Midnight Baby’ is an amuse-bouche that showcases the producer’s versatility and technical skill. Choose your fighter: ‘Midnight Baby’ offers a relentless, driving force from the outset, while ‘Keeper’ is a heady 3am vision, carried with soft vocals that glide over a gritty beat. Don’t forget to read the full interview with Tribal on his new EP and future plans.

Fletchr Fletchr, ‘We All Feel The Same’. Photo credit: Chuff Media

FLETCHR FLETCHR – WE ALL FEEL THE SAME

Ones to watch for 2026, Fletchr Fletchr have spent their November touring the UK; ending on a high with the release of ‘We All Feel The Same’. Speaking to The Groove, singer Rohan Fletcher explained ‘the whole message of the EP is to do with mental health and showing that we all actually share quite a lot in common’. The three new tracks build on the band’s existing philosophy of brotherhood and unity, with standout ‘Blink Of An Eye’ the best example of what lies in store from the alt-rock four piece.

Underrated Gem:

Marlin’s Dreaming - Country Plaines

If you’ve ever moved away from a small town, only to find yourself back there years later with a whirlpool of memories, ‘Country Plaines’ is for you. Plus, we dare you to find a more beautiful duet between a piano and harmonica. Marlin’s Dreaming are a Kiwi band originating from Dunedin. I first saw them perform at a ramshackle house party back in 2018, and they’ve since gone on to perform several NZ and Aus tours. Let’s hope one day they make their way over to the UK.

Listen when: 

You’re feeling homesick, nostalgic, or you’re missing someone.