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Eveline – harder

German artist Eveline starts the year with an epic release that is sure to garner this promising musician a whole new legion of fans.

Lifted from the forthcoming debut album ‘Modern Disaster’ (out next month), cinematic new single ‘harder’ is an intense and gripping sound that blends elements of electronica with dark pop.

“When I was a kid I daydreamed myself into stories of books and movies – now I try to create my music just like that.”

As a multi-talented creative who is not only a singer but also a songwriter, performer and producer, Eveline looks set to become one of Germany’s most interesting newcomers.

Eveline

Daimy Lotus – 1st Class D-Bag

One of our favourite rising Dutch artists returns today with a sensational new release.

Daimy Lotus always delivers premium sounds, and today’s unveiling of ‘1st Class D-Bag’ serves as an anthemic slice of punchy pop that reminds us all just why this talent is one to keep on your radars.

The lyrical inspiration behind the song comes from the encounters that we sometimes experience from toxic and narcissistic egoists, as Daimy explains:

“I think we all met someone in our lives who pretends to care, or even claims to care, in your face but actually they are solely concerned with their own being. Always taking advantage over the backs of other people and not taking any responsibility or even caring about those people’s emotions. A true 1st class d-bag.”

Daimy Lotus

FLO become the first ever group to win BBC’s Sound of 2023

In what could be the least surprising piece of music news today, UK supergroup FLO have been announced as winners of BBC’s Sound of 2023.

Through all the years that we’ve run Alfitude, we’ve hardly ever seen a new outfit pick up as much momentum as these ladies have in such a short space of time. Speaking on their win, they say:

“Wow, we did it! To win this accolade not even a year after we released our debut single Cardboard Box is wild. We feel so connected to our British music roots winning the BBC Sound Of and admire the artists who have come before us, especially our gal Pinkpantheress winning last year! Thank you to everyone who voted for us and put girl groups back on the map. To be recognised for our music and people to believe in our vision inspires us to go further this year! 2023 we’re ready!”

With more than 100 million global streams to date, FLO have already established themselves as the UK’s biggest new girl group.

BBC Sound of 2023 Top 5

1st – FLO (featured April 2022)
2nd – Fred Again (featured June 2020)
3rd – Nia Archives (featured Nov 2022)
4th – Cat Burns (featured November 2018)
5th – Gabriels

FLO

Riley Lynch + Ron Geffen- When My Breathing Slows

If you’re already suffering from those ‘back to work blues’, then ‘When My Breathing Slows’ is the midweek anthem for you.

Created by Riley Lynch and Ron Geffen, the song inspires us to acknowledge life’s hardships, and reminds us of the growth we can achieve from facing our challenges.

“I think we’re all exhausted having to pretend that we’re okay all the time. This song is an ode to being a mess and feeling those bad things in order to grow through it.” – Riley Lynch

As two of America’s most promising alternative prospects, both Lynch and Geffen look set to take on their biggest year yet.

Riley Lynch | Ron Geffen

meija – How You Like

Indie-pop darling meija (aka Jamie Sierota) has consistently served us with supreme cuts of music since his debut back in 2019.

Now garnering more than 200k monthly listeners on Spotify (as well as accumulating well over 15 million career streams to date), this LA-based singer, songwriter and producer continues to impress with his new single, ‘How You Like’.

Inspired by the ways in which modern-day culture deals with intimacy, the song’s refreshingly honest lyricism strikes a relatable chord with most of us!

“It is a song about intimacy and how our culture talks (or doesn’t!) about it. Nobody sees you at your worst quite like the clerk who works at the store down the street. You run out, last minute, barely dressed, to go make some embarrassing purchase. I mean, what’s more intimate than that? They might even know more about you than your closest friend.”

meija

Caroline Loveglow – Patience Etc…

Track of the week. A masterclass in dream-pop, Caroline Loveglow’s self-produced ‘Patience Etc…’ is just about the most beautiful piece of music to start the week with.

Lifted from her much acclaimed ‘Strawberry’ LP (out now), the song feels reminiscent of late 90’s and early 00’s trip hop and mellow electronica.

Melodic, emotive and sincere in tone, the track showcases Loveglow’s unique and expressive style of songwriting.

Loveglow has already found her music featured on iconic outlets as noted as i-D, Fader, BBC Radio 6, Pitchfork and Ones To Watch. If there’s one alternative artist to keep on your radars in 2023, it’s Caroline Loveglow.

Caroline Loveglow

Bad Flamingo – Devil and the Deep Blue

Mysterious outfit Bad Flamingo have acquired a loyal fanbase over the years with their unique style of sound.

‘Devil and the Deep Blue’ showcases the duo’s work perfectly through it’s balanced elements of indie, dark pop and alternative country.

Not much is known on who Bad Flamingo actually are; the masks are an intentional aspect of the band’s work.

“We are two nobodies from nowhere particular who don’t do anything for any good reason. Singing folk that face the door when they sit and lean when they stand. Wandering from place that has gotten too hot to far desert place that will get too hot.”

But it all makes sense when you realise that their motto is this simple, but powerful quote from the great Oscar Wilde:

“Give a man a mask and he will tell you the truth.”

Bad Flamingo

It’s been quite the year…

The last twelve months have been (for us, anyway) some of the weirdest and most unexpected that we have come across in a while.

Sometimes good, sometimes bad… but life goes on and another year draws to a close. However you choose to spend your New Year’s Eve, make sure it’s a good one.

See you in 2023!

Lila Drew

Kweku Collins – Tangerine

The space between Christmas and the New Year doesn’t usually yield premium new music. Fortunately though, acclaimed Illinois singer, rapper and producer Kweku Collins has just released an impressive single for us to enjoy.

‘Tangerine’ serves as the penultimate song on Collins’ dynamic ‘Then Spring, [Side A]’ EP (out now), and presents listeners with a refreshingly experimental and eccentric fusion of genres.

“Tangerine” is the come down. I wrote the hook in January of 2020, watching the sun go down in LA. Sometimes I feel really happy and really sad at the same time. Hope and dread hold hands. Tangerine is about realising “I’m lost. Do I stay lost or do I find my way?”

“I also wanted to give a nod to New York and London drill music. Rhythmically, it makes me think of reggae. The use of the upbeat in reggae, and the use of tresillo in drill (listen to the hi hat patterns) remind me of each other in the way that they made a pre-existing music into something new.“

Since the release of his 2015 debut ‘Say It Here While It’s Safe’, Collins has garnered critical acclaim from the likes of Pigeons & Planes and Pitchfork among others.

Kweku Collins

Kayden McCarthy – Vulnerable

Rising Chicago-based singer and songwriter Kayden McCarthy unveils a brand new single, entitled ‘Vulnerable’.

Lifted from his upcoming ‘The Fields’ LP (due for release early next year), the song showcases a sound that seamlessly fuses dark pop with elements of sultry alt-R&B and hip hop.

Inspired by the likes of The Weeknd, Justin Jesso and The Chainsmokers, McCarthy has accumulated close to five million career streams to date, and has seen his work featured on flagship Spotify playlists like New Music Friday France and Indie Summer.

Kayden McCarthy

Judeline – TÁNGER

Already on her way to becoming a household name in her native Spain, it seems almost inevitable that Judeline’s work will at some point draw attention from across Europe soon.

Songs like ‘TÁNGER’ showcase a haunting yet tender sound that feels dreamy and ethereal in tone.

Judeline performs at the iconic Lollapalooza San Isidro and Primavera festivals next year.

Judeline

Hoosh – 12 Weeks

Acclaimed US-based Sudanese singer and songwriter Hoosh has been delighting fans since his 2018 debut, ‘Better Days’.

As the year ends, Hoosh unveils a new single entitled ’12 Weeks’. Through its thoughtfully constructed mix of genres, the song is not only refreshingly original in its sound but also easy to form an emotional connection with.

As an artist on the rise, Hoosh has accumulated more than seven million career streams while also attracting more than 75k monthly listeners on Spotify.

Hoosh

Kami Kehoe – emotionally unavailable

American talent Kami Kehoe returns with a stunning fusion of lo-fi pop and alt-R&B on ’emotionally unavailable’.

Continuing the 19-year old’s impressive run of releases, the song further proves that this emerging artist is one of R&B-pop’s brightest prospects.

To date, Kehoe has garnered more than 150k catalogue streams from the release of just five songs, while also landing placements on Spotify playlists as prominent as Fresh Finds and New Pop Picks.

Kami Kehoe

Rebecca Lou – Heaven or Hell

Danish talent Rebecca Lou closes the year out with an epic anthem through her new single, ‘Heaven or Hell’.

The track makes an instant impact from the moment you press play, with Lou’s powerful vocals gliding over an energising and polished power-pop production.

No stranger to the Danish music scene, Lou has accumulated more than half a million career streams to date on Spotify alone.

Rebecca Lou

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The Staves – Home Alone, Too

It’s Christmas Day! As you might expect, we’re taking a break today – but we leave you with this alternative to the traditional festive music that you usually come across every year.

Originally released back in 2018, ‘Home Alone, Too’ is a beautifully delicate indie-folk piece of music that gives listeners a different perspective on the holiday season.

Anyway – whatever you end up doing today, be sure to have an amazing Christmas!

The Staves

KIDSNOT$AINTS. – Love, Always

Emerging from New Jersey is an exciting music collective called KIDSNOT$AINTS. With members ranging from singers, songwriters and producers to creative directors, this group of talented individuals craft impressive sounds that deserve your attention.

New single ‘Love, Always’ might just be the sweetest pop song you’ll have heard all week. Through its thoughtfully constructed pop production, the track feels fresh and current while also maintaining mainstream appeal.

With more than three million cumulative streams under their belts so far, KIDSNOT$AINTS. might well be one of pop’s future stars.

KIDSNOT$AINTS.

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Artemas – Mi Amor

Rising artist Artemas returns with one last single to end his successful year on a high.

‘Mi Amor’ is a superb slice of anti-pop that feels refreshingly original in tone, and adds further confirmation that this UK-based musician is one of the country’s most promising prospects.

Artemas has had an impressive (and much deserved) rise in momentum recently, commanding more than 128k monthly listeners on Spotify and amassing over five million catalogue streams to date.

Artemas

Botaii – Résumé

Artist and producer Botaii (aka Sander Askeland) has proven himself to be one of Norway’s most interesting and experimental newcomers.

‘Résumé’ continues to showcase this talent’s skill at crafting sounds that feel future-forward and unique in tone, while still maintaining a powerfully emotive essence.

With a style of music-making so original and bold, Botaii is one Norwegian talent to keep an eye out for in 2023.

Botaii

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Dasha – Wish That You Were Here

Singer and songwriter Dasha returns with one of the most moving releases of the week.

Co-written alongside Alfitude favourite Ben Kessler and produced by The Nicholas, new single ‘Wish That You Were Here’ serves as a taster to Dasha’s forthcoming debut ‘Dirty Blonde’ album (out 27 Jan 2023), of which she says:

“’Dirty Blonde’ is all about juxtaposition. The dark and the light. The screaming and the crying. Breaking up and falling in love. The seduction and the innocence. The dirty and the blonde. I wouldn’t pin it to one genre either, though it falls under the pop umbrella. You’ll hear country/ folk influences, punk rock influences, classical music influences, and more. But what holds it all together is that it was all written by me. All the stories are mine.”

Already garnering more than seven million career streams to date, this 22-year old starlet has received praise from the likes of EARMILK, Pop Matters and MTV.

Dasha

Joshua Thew – Sweetest Mistake

London-born singer, songwriter and former ballet dancer Joshua Thew has had an impressive career since the release of his 2019 debut, ‘Think You’re Getting Through’.

Joshua’s newest single is entitled ‘Sweetest Mistake’. Inspired by feelings of adjustment after a breakup, the song presents listeners with a gorgeously finessed blend of pop and soulful R&B.

“‘Sweetest Mistake’ is the reflection after the storm. I wanted to write about how even when we know it’s the right thing to move on in our heads, our hearts still miss the absence and yearn.”

Thew currently commands more than 22k monthly listeners on Spotify, and has amassed well over 700k career streams to date.

Joshua Thew

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