“Romantic love gets a lot of attention so when I was workshopping the project that would turn into ‘I Wonder,’ I wanted it to take on a different shade. It was about affection, gratitude, and devotion. Who better to dedicate it to than the people who have carried me through my life: my friends. This past summer I took a Latin class where we translated Cicero’s 2000-year-old treatise on friendship, De Amicitia. In it one of the characters claims that a friend is an alter idem, another of the same kind, a second self. This is what this song is all about; since we’re cut from the same cloth, I wonder what we’re made of.”
“This project is the first where I take the main stage not only as the artist but also as the producer. I remember the travels between Lisbon and Porto on the bus, finishing the songs and working through all the mixing and mastering sessions, figuring out every detail. When people hear this EP, I hope they take away the importance of being themselves, following their gut and trusting in their hands. Keep your hands moving to fight through adversities and discover who you really are.”
Hull duo Cutty kick the week off with a big banger called ‘Ain’t Talkin’ and it’s pretty epic!
This is a punchy bop that makes us think about the moments in life when we feel as though we should say something, when in fact nothing needs to be said. Elaborating further, the band says:
“‘Ain’t Talkin’ is a song about defying the need to speak when what’s being said around you doesn’t matter. The song explores deep self-reflection, addressing ideas like detachment, normality, and silence, sometimes feeling as though people are walking one way and you another. ‘Ain’t Talkin’ expresses a journey of discovery of connection with others. The song also expresses defiance against falsehood and the notion of taking the time to piece together our own truths.”
The song’s production blends elements of lo-fi pop with trip hop, indie, and electronica in ways that we haven’t quite experienced before, which is really quite refreshing. Cutty are building some good momentum of late, with praise from outlets like DIY Mag and electronic sound of joy. An upcoming EP from the band is due soon.
Although LA-based hip hop outfit PARTYOF2 have been active from as early as 2019, their traction has really picked up considerably just recently.
Originally named grouptherapy., the project now consists of established musicians Swim and Jadagrace.
Their music takes old-school hip-hop-inspired sounds and infuses them with a more modern pop twist. The work is fresh and distinct, but also nostalgic in character.
The duo is currently preparing for the release of an upcoming EP, titled ‘we owe you an explanation’ which is due on the 14th of March 2025.
Varas is no stranger to these pages, so it won’t come as a surprise to regular visitors that we’re featuring the incredibly exciting Stockholm-based producer and songwriter once again.
He’s back this week with a brilliant new EP and single that both share the same name, ‘Eaten By Worms’ (stream the full record here).
As always, Varas presents us with sonic art that melds genres together in a way that only he can create so perfectly. Speaking on the lead track, the artist explains:
“The lyrics are loosely inspired by Geryon from Anne Carson’s long poem Autobiography of Red, where Geryon is a boy who is also a red, winged monster. In the song, he longs for the safety of a cage after crashing to the ground when his wings stop working. The track explores themes of self-preservation using whatever resources are available. The idea to write it likely came from the bittersweet nostalgia I felt when realizing I used to handle certain situations better.” With nuanced lyricism and intricate musical layering, ‘Eaten By Worms’ doesn’t just introduce the EP – it demands the listener’s complete emotional investment, setting a provocative tone that echoes throughout the entire collection.”
To date, Varas has found praise from outlets like The Line of Best Fit, Under the Radar, and Earmilk, while his songs have amassed more than 1.5 million streams on Spotify alone.
Mikeyy has been on our radars for a short while now, with one of his former singles, ‘lift,’ landing a Track of the Weekspot on Alfitude.
The promising Iraqi-New Zealander returns today with another gorgeous single, along with a new EP for us to immerse ourselves in.
‘changes’ is lifted from his freshly-released ‘breathe’ EP (listen here) and looks at the emotions that arise when we are all faced with having to change for one reason or another.
The song is sincere and heartfelt, starting with an essence of vulnerability before culminating into a sound that inspires optimism. So if your life trajectory seems a little unclear right now (if it is, we’re right there with you), then this song could bring some comfort and hope!
Canadian artist maxime. returns today with (yet another) sensational release to remind us all that he really is one of his nation’s most gifted indie talents.
‘hotliner’ has a beautifully melancholic style of sound that feels subdued and pensive but still maintains a tempo that keeps you on edge. Alongside the lo-fi production, the singer’s vocals add another layer of emotion to the song, which is quite captivating to listen to.
If you haven’t had a chance yet, we recommend you also give maxime.’s 2024 album ‘the life and death of a dog‘ a listen—we’re quite sure you’ll fall in love with this chap by the end!
American DJ and producer RemK (aka Alec Mendoza) has just unveiled his latest single, called ‘Lost With You,’ and we think it’s one of his most impressive releases to date.
The track showcases the Californian musician’s flair for crafting songs that apply experimental beats onto melodic pieces of music, resulting in a sound that is distinct and unique but somehow also feels relatable and emotive.
The artist commands more than half a million listeners on Spotify each month, while global names such as Diplo, Marshmello, and Flosstradamus have all shown support for this hugely talented producer’s work.
Fans of Tiger La Flor will be very happy today as the acclaimed singer and songwriter has just released a brand new EP called ‘Drugstore Cowgirl’ (listen here).
Every song is fabulous in its own way, but for us, the standout track is ‘AMERICAN DREAMS’. With its perfected fusion of country, pop, and indie, this track transports any listener to the Wild West and offers us a flavour of Americana.
The EP features a stellar cast of production personnel, including Travis Heidelman, Jeremie Inhaber, Greg Calbi, and Steve Fallone.
Tiger’s music currently garners more than 360k monthly listeners on Spotify and has picked up spots on flagship playlists like New Music Friday and Best of Fresh Finds Indie.
Your next favourite bop is out now, and it’s all thanks to American starlet chloe moriondo with her fabulous new single, ‘hate it’.
As we’ve come to expect from this emerging star, this is a perfected pop sound that effortlessly fuses essences of indie and electronica in a balanced and utterly captivating way.
The track is lifted from moriondo’s highly anticipated forthcoming album, ‘oyster’, which is due on the 28th March (pre-order here). Elaborating on the inspiration behind the song, she says:
“‘hate it’ is the classic ‘chloe wants to kill someone’ song of the album. it’s my fun fun song about having so much envy for someone that it turns into a crush/murderous hatred ♡ i LOVE it and i hope everyone who listens also does!!!”
moriondo will embark on a North American tour soon, starting in Detroit on the 25th April before landing across several cities in the US and Canada over the span of a month – get your tickets here.
UK talent (and Alfitude favourite) Kai Bosch returns with a sparkling new single that is guaranteed to banish any midweek blues you might have.
‘Angel’ treats us to a dancefloor-ready fusion of indie and disco-pop, while its lyrics tell of the complexities of pining for someone you can no longer be with.
‘Angel’ is my crack at a disco-heartbreak anthem—I wanted to make a song that required a glitter ball and some flared trousers. And not to toot my own horn, but mission success in my opinion! To be blunt, ‘Angel’ is about thinking of someone else when you’re having sex. Shortly after my first breakup, I found myself in the thick of a rebound relationship. He was a lovely guy, and there was objectively nothing wrong with him, but I couldn’t help secretly yearning for the past. It’s about being with someone so kind, gentle, and perfect (an angel, if you will) yet still pining for something painful and ugly.”
The track is lifted from Kai’s forthcoming ‘Popstar Of Your Dreams’ EP, which is scheduled for release on the 16th of April 2025. Elaborating further, the artist says:
“When it came to finishing the EP with my friend Duncan Mills last summer, the rebound was long gone, and so were the lingering feelings I’d been having. It felt so freeing to finally let go, so much so that I wrote a last-minute middle eight letting it all go and not looking back. I’m happy to say we set a record for the highest note in Kai Bosch history—whether I am brave enough to recreate it live is another story…”
If you’re in the UK, then you can watch Kai performing live later this evening in Manchester, followed by some London dates later in the month… Be sure to catch this rising talent before he explodes into the mainstream and finally becomes ‘the biggest gay pop star in the universe’ that he aspires to be! Dates and venues are listed below.
Hailing from the English town of Northampton is a brand new, super exciting outfit going by the name of Balter.
Consisting of band members Tom Drury, Jake Lewis, Liam Kay, and Jack Cox, Balter is creating considerable momentum within the UK indie-pop scene thanks to their distinctive approach to the genre.
Debut single ‘someone new’ is a captivating track that is not only melodically catchy but is also sonically interesting as it contrasts a playful production with melancholic lyrics.
“This is about the aftermath of a relationship and the overwhelming feelings of loneliness and regret. I wrote this song after a particularly painful breakup, and it’s based around the idea of wanting to change myself in order to be better for them. I wanted to be the ‘someone new’ rather than her finding that in someone else.” – Tom Drury, Balter
The band has already been praised by outlets like CLOUT and BBC Introducing. If you’re based in the UK, then you can catch them performing live in April, with dates listed below.
“’Silver’ is more than just a song. I wrote it for my best friend during one of the hardest times in her life. Through the lyrics, I tried to capture her essence and our journey together. Lines like ‘Pretty girl in the mirror, black lace and silver’ capture how I see her—elegant, resilient, and always adorned with her silver jewelry, a contrast to my gold. To me, she is like silver: luminous, strong, and precious.’
SUHAIB is the stage name of a fabulous new singer, songwriter, producer, and all-round entertainer called Suhaib Qasim.
We came across this artist’s music a short while ago and have been itching to share their new single with you because it’s so great. ‘All It Was‘ is out today, and we’re excited for you to hear it!
The track’s production evolves from a stripped-back, lo-fi sound to something more complex and upbeat, mirroring the song’s lyrical concept. SUHAIB elaborates:
“This song reflects on themes of nostalgia, ageing, and lost love. It is about the way time has changed, or not changed, my emotional state in the way we generally hope it would. It goes through my life starting at 17 and ending at 83, as I reflect on the way things have passed.”
Overall, this is a unique and original sound that is both refreshing and exciting. We’ll look forward to more music from this talented artist soon!
“I remember being in my room finding all these James-Bond-type chords and thinking about how I could something quite moody with them. The idiom ‘the ball is in your court’ drove the lyrical concept for this song with how the verses embody a back-and-forth, my-move-your-move motif. Only later did this inspire the title of the track to be dubbed the name of the fiery latin dance.”
Hand on heart, we haven’t heard something this sublime in a very long time. Today we introduce you to UK-based R&B talent Ebubé. A name on the rise, and one that will very likely become globally recognised very soon.
‘Where I Wanna Be’ showcases this rising singer and multi-instrumentalist’s artistry beautifully. Alongside the sincere vocals, the track’s flawless production (crafted by RELYT, who has also worked with the likes of FLO and Ayanna) treats listeners to a finessed and perfected R&B sound.
It’s quite an impressive piece of music, and really quite extraordinary that this musician is only 22 years of age. It’s looking bright for this kid… keep him on your radars.
We don’t feature k?d as much as we like, so when we do, it’s always a special time. This hugely popular Floridian talent has amassed a considerable fanbase in recent years and now reaches more than 200k listeners every month on Spotify.
His new single ‘s c a p e g o a t’ is a euphoric piece of breakbeat-infused drum & bass. It’s sonically sublime and will undoubtedly become one of our favourite releases this month.
The track is lifted from k?d’s latest EP, which is out now, called ‘LISTEN WHILE DRIVING LATE AT NIGHT’.
Speaking on the new collection of songs, the producer and DJ explains that it is ‘a 6-track EP about JDM nightlife culture… Something in me wanted to get this kind of music off my chest so this is more of a passion project for me than the usual k?d release.’
Two of the UK’s most hyped, rising starlets have teamed up to create a sensational R&B track that requires your immediate attention.
‘Give It Up’ is a collaboration between Nia Chennai and Ella More, and serves us with a finessed, perfected R&B sound that feels fresh and future-forward while also maintaining a sense of timelessness. On the song, the artists say:
“Me and Ella just bounced ideas off each other, and it flowed like we had been friends for years. It was both our first female collab, so the energy was already high, it was good vibes from the start. When we got in the studio, we were just talking about life — how sometimes you really gotta stand on business and walk away from stuff that’s not serving you. That vibe really shaped the whole track. I want people, especially women, to know that it’s more than okay to put yourself first. It’s about walking away from what doesn’t serve you without feeling bad about it. Know your worth and move with that confidence, but keep it real and true to who you are.” – Nia Chennai
“I’ve admired Nia’s artistry for a while, and collaborating with her firsthand has deepened my respect for her talent and vision. We made this song during our very first session together over a year ago. It felt so easy working with her and we creatively bounced off each other. I can’t wait for everyone to hear it and, hopefully, love it as much as we do!” – Ella More
If you’ve yet to come across these two talents, then now’s the time to go and check out their catalogues. Chennai has been featured by outlets as prominent as COLOURS, Earmilk, and Viper magazines, while More has received support from the likes of Spotify and Stereofox.
Public Order really are marking themselves as one of the UK’s most promising indie newcomers. Today’s release of ‘Joker’ only goes to further showcase their incredible talent, and we’re thrilled to be sharing it with you.
It’s a bold and energising indie-rock anthem that grips you from the moment you press play. Elaborating on the lyrics, Public Order say:
“‘Joker’ is a bittersweet snapshot of youth. It’s about living in the moment, embracing the chaos, the messiness, and the beautiful but fleeting moments. It’s the realisation that not everything is meant to last, and that’s okay.”
The track is taken from the group’s debut ‘HELLO’ EP, which is out on the 28th of March (pre-save here). Until then, you can catch the guys on a UK-wide tour with Alfitude favourites Everyone You Know, starting in Birmingham this Friday. Full dates and venues are below.
