Californian outfit The Habits are back with a brilliantly catchy blend of alt-pop and retro rock. The chorus will stick with you for a very long time, be prepared!
Look out for the new EP, ‘What’s The Worst That Could Happen’ which is out in October 2020.
One month after the release of ‘Right Way‘ and Taylor DeBlock returns with another astounding slice of RnB; a track that plays between being bold and sensual.
“‘Necesitas’ flirts with the fire of a newfound love while provoking the visceral flutter of the butterflies in our stomachs.”
“Months ago, I felt like I started questioning who I was, if I’m living the life I’m supposed to and what’s keeping me from it. “No One’s In The Room” is a song about consciousness and life purpose.“
Taken from ‘Before Love Came To Kill Us+’ which is out now.
Canadian pop talent DYLYN hits us hard today with a punchy pop-rock release that tells of those exciting early days of being in love. It’s a big release and totally infectious.
Taken from the forthcoming EP, ‘Make It Naked’ which is out in 2021.
Kaya Stewart is back today with a sultry slice of soul-pop that has a finessed essence yet still feels very emotionally raw. The lyricism is refreshingly honest and shares sentiments that (I think) a lot of us can connect with but never admit to.
“I wrote ‘I Hate Falling in Love’ with my brother and my boyfriend (ironically). Falling in love is such a huge part of growing up and it evokes so many emotions that sometimes it’s overwhelming. I wrote the song about all those awkward and scary moments that come along with it that made me feel like ‘I Hate Falling In Love’. I really wanted the video to show on the outside, what a breakup or just struggling in a relationship, feels like on the inside.”
A playful take on electronic indie from two Australian talents who are certain to bring a smile on your face.
“The song is about a close relationship that makes you feel good but makes others jealous. The line ‘my baby, don’t forget me lately’ refers to the joy of receiving love from this person.” – Lemonade Baby
Danish electronic power-pop doesn’t come more fantastic than this. A track that takes retro vibes and turns them upside down, to create something that’s not only refreshing but also really feel-good.
One of Australia’s biggest exports of late, CXLOE returns today with a flawlessly infectious slice of dark pop, complete with pulsating synth beats and a deliciously sinister undertone.
“‘Heavy’ is all about the feeling I feel most days. The song talks about a relationship that was once light and full of love but now carries too much weight to handle. I feel this extreme switch with a lot of things in my life and most of the time it’s self-sabotage. Another beautiful trait of mine.”
Taken from the debut EP ‘HEAVY, PT. 1’ which is out on 16th October.
One of Norway’s most exciting pop exports finally releases her album ‘Retrospect‘ and I can safely promise you that each song is pure quality.
It’s so incredibly rare that I feature stripped versions of songs, but this is one of the most stunning indie pop tracks that I have heard all week. A genuinely haunting, fragile and intense piece that’s sublime to experience.
“This was a hard song to write and very emotional for me. About bridging the gap between what you want and what you do.”
A charming and harmonious mix of indie, psychedelica, and retro-pop all come together to create one of the sweetest bops you’ll hear all week.
“It’s based on a few relationships in my life, my own/ friends/ families stories all smooshed together, I suppose they left lasting impressions in some way and I definitely think about them and draw on them whilst performing.”
An instantly loveable piece of indie RnB, although frankly it’s quite cruel that it lasts less than two minutes… But I guess that just makes you wanting more!
This is what it feels like when melancholy and euphoria are blended together into an indie song.
“’Scared’ was written a couple of years ago and we’ve played it live every time since – it’s one of our favourites. But we struggled to translate the energy that Ellie (front woman, Das Body) radiates during the live performances into the studio version. We feel like we finally managed it, to project the eccentric Ellie Linden, almost as if she is pushed through even the tiny speakers on your laptop or phone.”
Taken from upcoming album Peregrine, which is due soon.
This song triggers a sense of blissful escapism that is so divine to experience. A truly beautiful piece of stripped-back RnB.
The rise of Curtis Waters this year has been quite astronomical (no pun intended with these visuals).
The release of ‘Freckles’ goes to show that this kid is not a one-hit wonder, and with the announcement of his debut album ‘Pity Party‘ out on the 9th October, I feel like we’re genuinely witnessing the rise of of a global pop superstar.
Track of the week. A dreamy piece of audible beauty that is both understated and fragile yet so powerfully charged emotionally.
“I’ve realised that no family, friendship or relationship is perfect. When trust is broken it’s very hard to mend, and those wrongdoings may seem unforgivable. With time though, most situations reveal themselves to be minor papercuts. We can allow ourselves to move on, we can heal from these things. Although the song itself has a dark connotation, it brought a lot of clarity and forgiveness to the relationship that inspired the song.“
