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Precious Pepala – The End

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“When you don’t find a way of getting negativity out, it comes out in negative ways. The only way for me to talk about my feelings was through music. Especially when I was questioning a lot of things about religion and dealing with years and years of pent up guilt because my parents love this thing so much and I don’t. Writing music about it gave me a way to say to my parents ‘I’m not like you’. Music put it into words for me. It was a way to open the door for those difficult conversations to happen.”

Precious Pepala

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New Music: Sara Baroni

The first thing that stands out to us when we play ‘Where did he go?’ is Sara Baroni’s beautifully delicate and melancholic voice.

This talent is already creating some great hype thanks to her thoughtful compositions, which blend soft pop with soulful indie. It’s all the more impressive when you discover that Baroni is a 17-year-old student who has been writing songs from as early as 2022.

“‘Where did he go?’ reflects on that in-between space where emotions surface before you’re ready to name them. Whether it’s about your own experience or watching a friend fall for someone, the song explores how easy it is to stay in denial when the truth feels a little too close.”

Baroni has amassed more than 250k career streams to date on Spotify alone. You can explore more of her songs here.

Sara Baroni

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New Music: Franklin Mansion

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Irish-born and Brighton-based artist Franklin Mansion is one of the most interesting newcomers to come across our radars this spring.

The exciting prospect has a distinct approach with the way he creates his songs. The tracks are brave and experimental, yet still maintain an emotive essence which allows them to feel relatable.

“‘You Were Never Really Here (Chloroform)’ is about that blurry place where a relationship ends emotionally before it ends physically. It’s the fourth version of this track. I kept re-recording it until it felt honest. Everything you hear was recorded in my bedroom in Brighton.”

While there’s still not much out there about Franklin Mansion, we think that it’ll only be a matter of time before he starts building momentum. A debut album titled ‘Speak with Your Limbs’ is on the way, so be sure to follow this artist on the socials!

Franklin Mansion

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Moon Construction Kit – Long John Silver

Moon Construction Kit is the musical project of Swiss artist Olivier Cornu. This talent crafts an exceptional style of retro-inspired music that infuses eccentric, alternative pop with synth and indie.

New single ‘Long John Silver’ is a perfect example of Moon Construction Kit’s work. This track feels dreamy and nostalgic in character but also carries with it an undertone that is mysterious and intriguing.

“‘Long John Silver’ is an epic and hypnotic journey into duality. With its haunting melodies and retro-futuristic production, the track’s cinematic depth echoes the song’s main character’s shifting nature.”

The single follows on from Moon Construction Kit’s 2022 debut EP of the same name, which you can stream here.

Moon Construction Kit

New Music: silyla

“The song just flowed out of me and we knew straight away it was a hit. It’s a shame as I don’t have much of a following at all, I just spend all my time at home making music. Making music with your partner is also a very special unique experience. You get to write so quickly and honestly, mess around, not take yourself so seriously. It has really helped me grow as an artist in such a special way. As soon as Rndmbeats played the guitar loop the song just flowed out of me. It was so easy. It felt so nostalgic, so soft, so me, so silyla. At the time we were living in a small country town. I was going to the fields everyday and singing to the cows cause there was nothing else to do. Whenever I think of this song I think back to those fields. The nostalgia made me subconsciously reminisce about old relationships that had naturally, as life does, drifted away from me. all the love, and care, late nights, early mornings, memories and promises you make with people, just for them to become strangers. What was it all for? nothing in the end. but still this song has a sense of acceptance. I always write from a place for some sort of hope or acceptance. I am proud of the sonics and storytelling of this song, I feel it a pillar of my artistic journey.”

silyla

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New Music: Libby

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“I’ve always had a good gut feeling for scary people. While it helps me protect myself, it can also make me distant and guarded. It touches on a more honest part of my character—my instinct to avoid, even when it might not always be the best response.”

Libby

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New Music: Anayka She

If you’re in the mood for some finessed R&B, then we’ve got a brilliant new talent to share with you today, going by the name of Anayka She.

This rising Brooklyn native has really impressed us not only with her songwriting but also with her silky smooth vocals and tight attention to detail in the making of her latest single, ‘Make it Me’.

“The song allows women to feel sexy while knowing exactly what they want and going after it.”

We’re quite sure this artist will grow in popularity over the coming months, and so she’s definitely one to watch. An exciting new addition to the R&B world who is deserving of the hype!

Anayka She

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Sea Lemon – Give In

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“Growing up, I never knew the term of “intrusive thoughts” but often had them, and as I got older, my particularly remaining intrusive thought is around wanting to go inside of abandoned houses even if I know it’s a horrible idea. ‘Give In’ is about giving into the intrusive thoughts, and the relief and the consequences that happen after. The song was written in an afternoon in my producer’s studio, and was probably the fastest song from initially writing to execution.”

Sea Lemon

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New Music: L’ESPIRAL

L’ESPIRAL create a style of sound that is really hard to pin down. And that’s why we love it so much.

Upon a first listen, you wouldn’t tell what decade ‘Mr. Babylon’ was recorded in. It’s classic and nostalgic but still feels relatable in this age.

“The song is about a woman mourning lost love and finding that, beyond the death of a relationship, her memories live on in the dream worlds she has built inside herself. The song reflects that, even in love’s afterlife, life continues to bloom in silent and unexpected ways.” – Zoë Bleu, L’ESPIRAL

This duo (consisting of Zoë Bleu and Reggie Debris) are currently building momentum in the US while also preparing for the release of their debut album, “SQUAWK!”, cried Love, which is out on the 24th of October.

Until then, you can catch these folks performing at London’s iconic Shacklewell Arms on the 11th of June.

L’ESPIRAL

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New Music: Miranda Faul

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Miranda Faul has to be one of the most interesting artists emerging from Ireland right now.

This hugely promising talent is already winning fans globally, thanks to her distinctive approach to music-making, which blends genres as diverse as folk, R&B and pop into cohesive sounds that are not only sonically captivating but also lyrically moving. Speaking on her new single, ‘Holding Me Back’, Faul says:

“‘Holding Me Back’ is a song about overwhelming, suffocating love. It’s about meaning too much to someone, to the point that you can’t give them what they expect of you. They’re also blurring your mind, so you can’t see the situation clearly. You know that they’re hurting you, but you can’t break free; you can’t unwind yourself from them.”

Faul has garnered praise from outlets as noted as BBC Introducing, Hot Press Magazine, and RTE 2FM. Listeners can enjoy the artist’s critically acclaimed debut EP, ‘Rise & Run’, here, or catch a live performance in Amsterdam on the 17th of May.

Miranda Faul

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Gracie Convert – Ma

We’re stoked to be sharing with you a brilliant new single from London singer, songwriter, and DJ Gracie Convert. A regular feature on Alfitude’s pages, this ever-rising starlet has always impressed us with her bops.

‘Ma’ is the artist’s first single of the year and treats us to a Latin-flavoured R&B-pop production that deserves to be on everyone’s playlists for the weekend ahead. Speaking on the track, she simply explains it as:

“A bilingual ode for those who love and feel deeply.”

Gracie’s songs have amassed more than 400k streams on Spotify to date. You can catch the artist on her very own Soho Radio show every Friday (biweekly) right here.

Gracie Convert

New Music: Julia DeTomaso

US-based musician and performer Julia DeTomaso has been an avid songwriter since the age of ten years old, which might explain how this artist is able to craft sincere songs like ‘Fake It’ with such flair.

The track showcases a finessed indie-pop production and is lyrically inspired by the aftermaths that ensue after relationships break down. The song is introspective and heartfelt, allowing us a glimpse into DeTomaso’s innermost feelings.

“Deeply caring for someone + a fear of commitment = heartbreak—the thread that runs through ‘Fake It’. With journal entry-level honesty and introspective lyrics, this song was written for the 20-something navigating her relationships.”

‘Fake It’ serves as a taster to DeTomaso’s solo work, with more songs appearing on the horizon soon.

Julia DeTomaso

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New Music: Spawner

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“‘Can’t Find You’ is a song about searching for someone, or something, who literally disappears in front of your eyes. The person shows up in very strange places and keeps leaving weird clues, like in the pages your notebook.”

Spawner

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New Music: Dana Naidu

Today marks a very exciting debut from Dubai-based singer and songwriter Dana Naidu. This talent’s approach to soul is really quite something special, as you’ll experience when you play ‘SOMETIMES’.

Alongside the buttery smooth vocals, the track treats us to a sublime production that feels timeless in style. The sound is seductive, dreamy and playful at the same time and leaves listeners yearning for more. Elaborating on the lyrics, Dana says:

“On the surface, it’s a story about the moment I realised I had feelings for someone. But as I worked through it, something shifted. This song wasn’t just about that person anymore… It was about me. It became a reflection of me finding my sound.”

With such a powerful introduction, we have no doubt in our minds that Dana will evolve into one of soul music’s most exciting newcomers.

Dana Naidu

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Léa Sen – lvl 10 – LOBBY BOY

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“‘lvl 10 – LOBBY BOY’ is the song where I wonder what this journey of introspection has been leading to. I’ve been moving through level after level, always hoping the next one would feel different. But now I’m not sure if there’s ever really an end to the story—just more to push through. It’s that feeling of moving through uncertainty.”

Léa Sen headlines St. Pancras Old Church on 29th May 2025 – tickets here. Debut album ‘LEVELS’ is released a day later, and you can pre-order it here.

 Léa Sen

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