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Sam Tompkins – Die For Someone

Representing the finest in current British talent, Sam Tompkins unveils his latest single, entitled ‘Die For Someone’.

Serving as a taster to Tompkins’ forthcoming debut album, the anthemic song showcases a sound that is refreshingly energising and emotionally raw in tone.

“You know that feeling where you’re just like: I kinda wanna fall in love but I’m also scared to do it because of what happened last time? ‘Die For Someone’ is the soundtrack to that feeling.”

As one of the UK’s newest pop stars, Tompkins has received support from the likes of Hypebeast, BBC Radio 1, Notion, Wonderland, Clash, 1883 and Vogue magazines, while also commanding more than three million listeners on Spotify alone.

Sam Tompkins

Lorelei Marcell – Flashbacks (feat. Hardcastle)

Emerging LA-based artists Lorelei Marcell and Hardcastle join forces on new single, ‘Flashbacks’.

Inspired by real life events, this introspective song addresses the feelings of post-breakup loneliness that we experience while we adjust to being single again.

“I get flashbacks of us, Yeah, I’m losing focus / In this crowded room but nobody’s you, Say I’m numb to the feeling.”

Marcell currently garners more than 150k monthly listeners on Spotify, and has been featured by the likes of Wonderland, Ladygunn and FLAUNT magazines.

Lorelei Marcell | Hardcastle

Aáyanna – Can You Take It

One of America’s biggest R&B prospects this year will be Aáyanna, who today unveils her latest single, entitled ‘Can You Take It’.

Working with acclaimed producer Juberlee, the song looks at the moments when you begin to reveal parts of your personality – be they good or bad – to a potential lover.

“My inspiration for ‘Can You Take It’ came from the guitar itself. I loved how sensual and raw it sounded, so it urged me to write a song that felt seductive and like only the listener and I exist when it’s being played. The lyrics are bold and straightforward but metaphorically, I’m also asking if you can take me at my best and worst. Can you take how big and complex my personality is and what obligations come with me. At its core, ‘Can You Take It’ is about wanting to feel desired even after showing someone those parts of yourself.”

The track follows on from Aáyanna’s debut release ‘Risky’, which has accumulated more than 100k streams on Spotify and received countless endorsements from some of the world’s biggest tastemakers.

Aáyanna

Asy Saavedra – Masterpiece

If you’re unfamiliar with Swedish-American artist Asy Saavedra, then today’s release of ‘Masterpiece’ could be your perfect introduction.

Refreshingly original in its approach to pop, ‘Masterpiece’ treats listeners to an avant-garde style of sound that feels eccentric and experimental, yet still maintains a playful essence.

As a vocalist, songwriter, producer and composer, Saavedra creates her own solo work while also serving as lead singer and keyboard player with acclaimed electro-pop outfit Chaos Chaos.

Asy Saavedra | Chaos Chaos

JIMMY – *UNCULTURED

Hailing from Los Angeles, rising artist JIMMY is a musician and producer who is currently crafting some of the most interesting pieces of hip hop to emerge from California.

With a seal of approval from Anthony Fantano himself, new single ‘*UNCULTURED’ is lifted from JIMMY’S ‘*GHETTOLAND’ project (out now), and marks this promising talent as one of America’s most future-forward newcomers to keep on your radars.

Fans should also check out JIMMY’S YouTube channel, which features a series of engaging videos that explain the artist’s work in detail.

JIMMY | ghetto.land

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Bertie Newman – I Will

Track of the week. With more than three million cumulative Spotify streams already under his belt, 22-year old singer and songwriter Bertie Newman might be the biggest artist you may not have heard of… yet.

‘I Will’ is a beautifully sincere and emotive piece of melodic indie-pop that was inspired by change, and the fleeting nature of feelings.

“‘I Will’ explores the shift of my past pre conceptions and associations with particular objects, places and people to how I feel now. I wanted to show the change in my mental state by making an ultimately happy and hopeful song, sound somber, just as I once felt.”

To date, this rising Hackney-born talent has received support from BBC Introducing, while also landing placements on playlists as noted as Apple Music’s Acoustic Chill and New in Singer-Songwriter.

Bertie Newman

Hazlett – Hesitate (feat. OSKA)

Stockholm-based Australian indie-folk artist Hazlett has just unveiled his debut album, entitled ‘Bloom Mountain’ (out now).

Amongst the beautifully intimate collection of songs is new single ‘Hesitate’, which features the vocals of rising Austrian starlet OSKA.

“I wanted to write this album differently. The songs are conversations being retold by a friend of a friend. Anytime you pass another person’s story on, you embellish certain moments because those are the moments worth retelling. Certain details get a little hazy, and some are vivid as if they happened yesterday.”

With praise from the likes of NME, Clash, Atwood and The Line of Best Fit, Hazlett has not only won over the minds of critics, but also the hearts of listeners – of whom he commands more than a million every month on Spotify alone.

Hazlett | OSKA

YOUR ANGEL – Misbehave

LA-based singer, songwriter and producer YOUR ANGEL (aka Maddy Boyd) unveils a perfected slice of blissful electronic pop on her new single, ‘Misbehave’.

Lyrically, the track was inspired by the euphoric feelings of adrenaline that come with being so deeply in love, as Boyd explains:

“I wrote ‘Misbehave’ when I met my now boyfriend of two years. It’s about wanting to throw all of my boundaries out of the window and move super fast with him because I felt like I had known him for my whole life.”

While fans wait for more new music from YOUR ANGEL, be sure to check out debut album ‘Pipe Dream’, which can be heard here.

YOUR ANGEL

Audio Dope – Round & Round (feat. Noah Slee)

There was a special moment in music around the time of the millennium, when talents like N.E.R.D and Kelis introduced the mainstream to new styles of R&B that were not only bold, but also groundbreaking.

‘Round & Round’ is a collaboration between Swiss producer and artist Audio Dope and Berlin-based Noah Slee, and serves as somewhat of a homage to the period – even featuring an iconic line from Kelis’s infamous hit, ‘Caught Out There’.

“It’s a dream come true to release a track with Noah Slee. He is an amazing artist. I’m very proud of the result – ‘Round & Round’ is the kind of song that will heat up any room.” – Audio Dope

With eleven works released and more than 50 million catalogue streams under his name, Audio Dope has firmly marked his name as one of Switzerland’s most exciting musical exports in recent years.

Audio Dope | Noah Slee

Estella Dawn – Not A Problem

For those of you unfamiliar with this starlet, Estella Dawn is a rising singer and songwriter who is rapidly gaining traction thanks to her powerful vocals, intelligent lyricism and finessed pop productions.

Freshly released today, new single ‘Not A Problem’ is a statement song that bravely exposes Dawn’s inner thoughts and emotions in a raw and expressive way. Passionate as it is vulnerable, this is a piece of music that is impactful and captivating to experience.

With praise form the likes of A&R Factory, Rock Era and Unheard Gems, as well as a catalogue amassing over a million streams to date, Estella Dawn looks set to take on her biggest year yet.

Estella Dawn

Gold Spectacles – How To Make A Million

Today marks the return of acclaimed UK-based pop outfit Gold Spectacles.

‘How To Make A Million’ was written, recorded and produced in its entirety by the duo themselves, and addresses feelings of loss and grief in a beautifully sensitive and emotive way.

“On the first sunny day of spring in 2017, my dad woke up early, got on his motorbike and headed for the coast. He didn’t come home. Nothing can prepare you for the loss of a parent. The hollowness, the emptiness, the unfinished conversations, the unexpected guilt. In my situation, it was very sudden – the news of the accident didn’t seem real. I still have a hard time believing he is really gone. I keep expecting him to turn up. Time is the only thing that can separate you from the emotion but when you stop and think about it, it’s still as raw as ever. This is definitely the hardest song we’ve written.”

The track is lifted from the group’s forthcoming EP, which is scheduled for release this May.

To date, Gold Spectacles have received support from heavyweight tastemakers as noted as BBC 6 Music, KCRW, Indie Shuffle and The Line of Best Fit.

Gold Spectacles

néomí – skipping stone

Surinamese-Dutch folk pop artist néomí has been steadily building momentum since the release of last year’s debut EP, ‘before’.

The singer-songwriter returns today with the announcement of a follow-up record, entitled ‘After’ (out 14th April), alongside the release of sublime new single ‘skipping stone’.

“I remember myself writing this with my dear friend Jesse Koch, while I had just fallen in love with someone. That someone was going through a difficult time, and in those moments of our relationship I felt like a skipping stone: picked up and thrown over the water, as if I was nothing to him. When I was younger my Dad and I would go down to the river in France to find those flat stones and he would try to teach me how to skip them over the water. I always got frustrated doing it and it’s the image that came to my mind when writing this song.”

“I felt so insecure, not about me or my lover individually but the love we had. I couldn’t understand why he wouldn’t allow me to let me in. It felt unfair because I was letting him in, and he just threw me away, like I was his skipping stone to sink somewhere in the lake.”

To date, néomí has garnered praise from the likes of CLASH, The Independent, Under The Radar and Ones To Watch. She headlines Amsterdam’s iconic Paradiso on the 7th May – tickets can be found here.

néomí

Romanie – Anthony

Australian starlet Romanie is back today with a beautifully personal piece of indie-pop on new single ‘Anthony’.

Inspired by Anthony Hopkins’ ‘The Father’, as well as Romanie’s own family experiences, the song’s lyrics focus on the issue of dementia with thoughtfulness and care.

“I remember coming home from the cinema late at night and getting this wave of inspiration. I sat down with my guitar and wrote the song almost completely in one go. We were still in and out of lockdowns and I was chatting on Zoom with my friends from overseas Michiel and Kate who encouraged me to finish the song. The first band rehearsal back, we played Anthony through and it felt like magic to make this song into something bigger with my band, so much fun.”

The track continues to showcase this rising Melbourne-based artist’s extraordinary work, which has already received praise from outlets as notable as Rolling Stone Australia, MILKY and AU Review.

Romanie

Watch: Shalom – Happenstance

Any signs of midweek blues will likely be banished upon pressing play to Shalom’s new single, ‘Happenstance’.

“We invite you to watch the video for ‘Happenstance’ with us, and with anyone in your chosen family you want to share a dance, a smile, a hug, any warmth with.”

Lifted from the Brooklyn-based artist’s forthcoming ‘Sublimation’ debut LP (out 10th March, pre-order here), the song showcases some of the finest indie-rock to emerge from New York in recent months.

A recent signee to iconic indie label Saddle Creek, Shalom looks set to take on her biggest year to date – so be sure to keep this rising artist on your radars!

Shalom

Kai Bosch – My Jeans

Rising 21-year old artist Kai Bosch unveils his first new single of the year, entitled ‘My Jeans’.

Co-produced alongside Danio Forni, the song was sonically inspired by Lana Del Rey’s iconic ‘Ride’, and treats listeners to a spellbinding mix of dreamy indie and alternative pop.

“[The track was] born out of the ashes of quite a traumatic and one-sided relationship coming to an end. Writing this song was a real turning point for me and how I viewed this and other failed relationships I’d been through in the past.”

“I always felt a deep responsibility for relationships ending, whenever something would fail I would blame myself and try to pick apart what was wrong with me. This song and specific relationship helped me realise that sometimes things aren’t my fault, and the other party might be the one struggling. My Jeans is a statement of sympathy in the face of painful unrequited love.”

After selling out three headline shows last year, Bosch plays London’s Bermondsey Social Club on the 20th April – tickets can be found here.

Kai Bosch

SJ Hill + Endaf – Crazy Love

Our favourite collaboration so far this month has come from hotly-tipped Welsh artist, DJ and producer Endaf, and ITV show ‘Romeo and Duet’ winner SJ Hill.

With its smooth and melodic fusion of soul, R&B and mellow pop, ‘Crazy Love’ is a song that casts an immediate spell on its listeners.

This is a sound that somehow feels both classic and future-forward in equal measures, and firmly sets both artists as ones to watch.

Since its release last weekend, the track has gone on to pick up praise from BBC Introducing, land Welsh A-List status on BBC Radio Wales, and garner more than 15k streams on Spotify alone.

SJ Hill | Endaf

Elskavon – Blossom and the Void

Minneapolis artist Elskavon (aka Chris Bartels) continues to showcase his musical versatility, with the release of a stunning new single called ‘Blossom and the Void’.

Cinematic and emotive in tone, the song is lifted from forthcoming album ‘Origins’ (out 17th Feb), and invites listeners to delve into an ethereal soundscape that is impressively rich in sonic textures.

With more than 240k monthly listeners on Spotify alone, Elskavon has grown to become one of Minnesota’s most hyped new talents in recent years. ‘Origins’ is released via Western Vinyl and is available to pre-order here.

Elskavon

Tobias Dray – Maya

It’s barely been a week, but French producer, composer, recording artist and DJ Tobias Dray has managed to pull off one of the first viral hits of the year.

Inspired by a random online encounter from two years ago, ‘Maya’ is probably one of the most charming songs you’ll ever come across.

Beautifully simple in tone, the track encapsulates the story of two people meeting on the web and building a connection together – along with all the thoughts and feelings that come with it.

“Maya, I hope I’ll never meet ya”

Fans who have been following the story may be pleased to know that Dray and Maya will finally meet in real life to create an upcoming video for the song.

Tobias Dray

Private Mountain – Moment to Moment

Hailing from the suburbs of Melbourne are Australian indie outfit Private Mountain.

Initially formed in 2017, this collective of musicians have spent the years evolving their sound through constant experimentation with production techniques and songwriting styles.

‘Moment to Moment’ is taken from the group’s new EP, ‘Optimism Cult’ (out now). The song feels beautifully simple yet emotive in tone, and treats listeners to a new style of rock that is refreshingly original.

Private Mountain

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Johnny Martian – Addict

Rising Californian artist Johnny Martian returns with a melodic blend of indie and bedroom-pop on new single ‘Addict’.

The track finds the LA-based singer, songwriter, mixer and producer delivering a lo-fi and stripped-back sound that feels mellow and emotive in equal measures.

“I wrote this song recently and I’m happy to put it out in the world. I hope you all enjoy!”

Since the release of his debut single ‘Foolish’ in 2019, Johnny Martian has gone on to accumulate more than a million streams from only a handful of singles.

Johnny Martian

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