Some songs you press play to, and immediately know that you’ll love. This is one of those moments. Swedish talent ruus is a singer songwriter who works closely with producer DIMD to create an eclectic and alternative edge to pop.
“Sometimes you hang out with people you don’t necessarily like, but because you don’t want to create a bad mood in the group, you smile and are polite. But sometimes you have to wake up and change the situation to feel good about yourself. Stop pretending some days.”
Raised in the world-famous hippie, self-declared autonomous region of Christiania in Copenhagen, Louis Jarto creates a larger-than-life Danish synth pop sound with a sense of playfulness.
There’s hints of early Daft Punk on this track, and generally just a perfect vibe for the summer.
“‘Good to You’ is an emotional riot with festival attitude.”
A genre-defying French talent who creates a unique and intriguing sound. The lines are blurred between this song being indie, electro and hip hop. Give the track a couple of spins, it get’s so much better with each listen.
Written during the lockdown that the UK was facing, this release is an effortlessly cool take on disco-funk, with elements of soul and RnB.
“Like many people, I have used this time to try and act consciously and reflect on what gives me meaning and purpose. The message of ‘This Moment’ became more hopeful – a reminder to acknowledge and celebrate the moments in our days worth savouring, no matter how small.”
In addition to being the lead singer and songwriter for London-based group The Riversiders, Alfie Crews also created some fine bedroom pop with subtle, mellow vibes of hip hop and soul.
This is an insanely catchy fusion of pop, indie and RnB. It’s both bonkers and charming in equal doses.
An interesting mix of bubblegum pop with a raw, grungy feel.
“This song epitomises everything that is the first era of Baby Queen. There is something about the stream of consciousness and the inner turmoil the lyrics are expressing that feels like home. When people ask me what Baby Queen is, I almost always just play them ‘Buzzkill’ and they almost always just understand”.
The world may not have heard of this phenomenal German talent yet, but with over 12 million streams on Spotify alone, as well as successful tours around Germany, Switzerland and Austria, Henry And The Waiter is an indie-pop name to watch out for.
“My little paradise is my home; my retreat which I created with my partner. Especially in times when it’s not possible to be in public that often, I have become aware of the importance of a safe retreat for inner peace. The prescribed isolation stimulated my creativity since there were only a few options for distraction.”
Taken from the upcoming EP, ‘Hidden Spirit’ due soon.
Of all the pop songs I have heard this week, this is by far one of the catchiest, with an infectious hook and a fantastic beat.
If you’re a fan of the likes of Miike Snow then you’ll fall in love with this exciting debut from YESICAN.
The track was entirely performed, mixed, and mastered by the group themselves, who consist of music pro’s Ben Masters, Jeff Liffmann, and Max Benson.
They chose the name YESICAN “for it’s positive affirmation that defines the mentality and attitude they aspire to heed in life, especially during these times of uncertainty.”
An incredibly intense, epic, powerful vocal from a singer who’s big break came at just ten years of age performing for Britain’s Got Talent 2019.
Yes, that vocal is coming from a 11-year old talent. Truly phenomenal doesn’t even cover it. Just the pure emotion of this song is enough to make the hairs on the back of your neck stand. Watch out for this kid…
“The song is about how important it is to take children’s opinions, feelings and thoughts seriously. Just because we’re young and don’t know everything about life yet and we’re still learning, it doesn’t make us any less valuable than the adults. However, at the same time we still need guidance, love and protection.”
A refreshingly empowering and finessed electropop release from a new Scottish talent who’s got world domination in her sights.
“Anxiety and mental health is something that effects so many of us in different ways. This song is a reminder to myself and hopefully to others, that we are bigger than our anxieties and insecurities, we can do whatever we set our minds to and we truly are enough.”
This is one Danish talent to watch out for. A perfected blend of RnB and pop, served in the most charming and endearing way you could imagine.
