Already a noted figure within London’s live scene pre-COVID (having shared the stage with the likes of Jamie Isaac and Jerkcurb), Gracie Convert possesses a strong gift that allows her to deliver perfectly on all the things that make RnB extra powerful; this release is dark, soulful, dreamy, and full of emotive tones.
Melbourne based singer-songwriter Taylor Piggott crafts a mellow sound that feels authentically heartfelt and intimate.
“Written on the bathroom floor of my share house, ‘Superglue & Stickytape’ is both a dreamy & heartfelt song that was written about a failed relationship, when you love a little too much to try save love that wasn’t there for you in the first place.”
“‘All The People’ came about while I was thinking deeply about the larger and more worldly aspects of life. The chord progression and rhythm of the song came first, very strongly, and then I put the melody and the lyrics over the top at the same time. I ended up singing the ‘All The People’ lyrics unknowingly and the meaning became more obvious the more the song took life.”
Minimal Danish indie pop that perfectly balances deep intensity with a sense of fragility.
Already garnering over a million streams on Spotify from pervious releases, this Ohioan alt-pop outfit create sounds that carry a sense of fun which is almost impossible not to enjoy. The track was self-produced entirely by the band themselves and has one of the catchiest hooks you’ll likely hear all week.
“It was fun to dig into the idea of a relationship where there’s so many warning signs, but you’ve already gotten so deep that it hits you all at once and you’re totally freaked out.”
You may know that Alfitude is a huge source of Scandinavian music; and that passion stemmed from earlier pioneers from the region like Robyn and Kleerup.
Upon hearing BANTA. my immediate reaction was that of nostalgia to those early electro-pop sounds, while still sounding refreshingly current. The vocals from Jade Alice add another layer to the song… a feeling of darkness within fragility, that is quite powerful to experience.
“We try to make things that are a bit nonconventional and less clean that you would normally see in pop music. We also try to incorporate a lot of acoustic instruments and timbres and tones.”
A punchy blend of soul and pop that also somehow gives me cosmic vibes… I know that’s a lot to take in, but the song is pure pleasure!
If you close your eyes and let this song play, you’ll experience a beautifully minimal, soulful sound that lets you escape to a very special place in your mind.
Canadian pop with a lo-fi essence that feels both warm and nostalgic in equal measures.
“I wrote this song as an anthem of change in my life and I want to strive to have my art work towards bringing people together in supporting community.”
“In trying to find tangible ways to support Black and Indigenous communities I decided that all Bandcamp sales going forward (including merch, etc) will be donated to different organisations on a monthly basis.”
Proving that the UK continues to push boundaries in the world of music, TATYANA is an eclectic talent who is both a classically-trained harp player and also a master at electronic soft-pop. While the sound is pretty minimalistic, it’s packed with a sense of playfulness, joy, and intrigue.
As far as up and coming indie pop talents go, Halo Kitsch is one to watch. Punchy beats bounce between being dark and retro, while the distinctive vocal carries through so powerfully.
“I wrote this song after a broken hearted boy broke my heart and proceeded to watch all the chaos he had created in my life, hoping he’d come back down to earth.”
Sublime and stunning, Melbourne talent Seph Cove has released an atmospheric debut which elevates folk-pop into something beautifully overwhelming and emotive.
“This song represents a time of emotional confusion for me. I wasn’t sure how I felt, and I wasn’t sure how this other person felt, all I knew was that the chemistry was there. Nothing ever came of it, and I guess this song invokes some nostalgia about that time as well. The blissful naivety of a simple crush.“
Already a sensation in his native India, DJ Shaan makes his Casablanca Records debut with summer-fresh banger ‘Paradise’. It’s a perfected dance beat with a melodic flow that feels intense and euphoric in equal measures.
If you are yet to be acquainted with Rilès then this is the time! The French-Algerian rapper is making significant impact globally and his unique style is pretty captivating right from the start.
“I was making music for fun to share a vibe other than something really lyrical or too romanticised or something that’s too poetic. I just wanted to go with the vibe and the flow. It was really no problem and no pressure while creating.”
“For me ‘Blameless’ feels empowering. I wrote it in the most real way. I literally woke up in the night to loads of texts from an ex and was overwhelmed by this feeling of comfort just being alone. It was the first time I didn’t need him, or anyone. It was a beautiful realisation. It felt like it was the first time I had a choice… like yeah, I could go back there but it kinda feels nicer to not fuck myself over again this time. I’m making friends with myself. It was a powerful moment.”
Track of the week. With everything happening around us right now, it’s nice to hear something a little more light-hearted every now and again. This is a mellow yet playful indie pop sound, with some very relatable lyrics to a lot of us.
