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New Music: Kitty Fitz

Hailing from South East London is promising alt-pop starlet Kitty Fitz (aka Kitty Drummond). With a refreshingly confessional style of songwriting, this artist crafts engaging songs that are personal and vulnerable in character.

‘All My Life’ is taken from Kitty’s freshly released ‘All My Own Stunts’ debut EP (out now), and is inspired by her ever-present struggles with self-questioning.

“‘ All My Life’ is a really personal song. I almost think I left it as the last song on the EP because I’m so nervous about other people hearing it that I needed to build up some courage first with the other songs! I’m constantly wondering about if I’ve made the right decisions, and I’m absolutely haunted by ‘what ifs’, and this song is really about surrendering to how I feel and also singing about my flaw of overthinking. Despite being scared everyone is now going to know how much of a big softie I am, I’m excited to see people’s interpretations.”

Garnering support from outlets as noted as BBC Introducing and Clash Magazine, Kitty is well on her way to stardom. The artist plays London’s George Tavern on the 22nd April – tickets can be found here.

Kitty Fitz

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New Music: Hana McCartney

American artist Hana McCartney is marking herself as one of the US’s most promising Gen Z music newcomers.

Through a mix of genres that blends indie with alternative pop, rock and even some subtle hints of the blues, McCartney creates sounds that feel intense, heartfelt, authentic and relatable.

‘Dope’ is McCartney’s new single, and looks at the toxic and damaging effects of peer pressure in a raw and honest way. The track is taken from the musician’s ‘Rust and Stardust’ album (out now), of which she says:

“The idea of each song having a drug reference or innuendo was already in my mind when I started writing this album. Taking taboo topics like abusive relationships, substance abuse, addiction, and mental health and personifying them into stories that are relevant to me and others can relate to was my goal.”

Listeners can also check out McCartney’s previous project, ‘What’s Real’ here.

Hana McCartney

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New Music: GIOVANNA

US-based newcomer GIOVANNA has delivered one of the sharpest slices of R&B and soul this week.

‘i know best’ is sleek and finessed in its production, while also carrying with it some powerfully honest lyricism. This is a song that is bold and raw, but still somehow feels vulnerable and emotional too.

The track was produced by sahara and BUSCO, and sets the scene for what fans can expect in the future from this hugely promising talent.

GIOVANNA

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New Music: REVII

Track of the week. REVII might be a new name to you, but this Minnesota-based rapper has already garnered attention over the last few years as Def Jam signee Nimic Revenue.

Now an independent artist, REVII has begun releasing some of the most impressive rap sounds that we have come across in quite some time.

‘Face Painted’ in particular, is a gorgeously dreamy, ethereal and emotive song that presents hip hop in a refreshingly future-forward and unique way.

“It has taken multiple different versions of myself to introduce the one I am most proud of… In this life you must learn to swim or you will drown. Not only have I learned to swim but amongst the waves throwing me back on to land, I learned to build myself a ship.. welcome to this adventure, I hope you all enjoy the next few years I have planned out.“

REVII

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New Music: Josh Passcde

We’re starting the week with some exciting independent talent from the US. Josh Passcde is a DIY musician who creates all his work solo, and is already releasing some very promising sounds.

‘Me And You Against The World’ is a classic love song written for the modern world. Rich in sonic textures, the track fuses elements of indie with alternative pop in an interesting and original way.

“A song about the feeling when you find a special person and it feels like the world falls away and it’s just you and that other person and all the feelings that come along with that.”

Having dabbled in the past with electronic music, Josh Passcde is now focusing more on crafting indie and rock songs. We can’t wait to hear what’s next for this prospect!

Josh Passcde

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New Music: Melo Relo

Maryland artist Melo Relo’s pop-punk anthem ‘Fix’ is one of those epic songs that perfectly blends a bold and energising production with thoughtful and impactful lyricism.

Playing at just over three minutes in length, the track follows the happenings of someone struggling with depression, and was produced by Melo himself along with Patrick Zappia and Sensu.

To date, Melo Relo has amassed more than 180k streams on Spotify alone. This talented musician, producer and video director aims to release more new music throughout the rest of the year.

Melo Relo

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New Music: Vanda

Singer, songwriter and producer Vanda (aka Michelle Vanda) is a Chicago-raised talent who was born into a family of musicians.

Growing up in a creative environment allowed for Vanda to develop a natural flair for her artistry – and the result is a promising starlet who has just released a mesmerising new single.

‘Indigo’ serves as a taster to Vanda’s upcoming ‘Sober in Another Life’ debut album (out July 2023), and treats listeners to a melodic and enchanting blend of dreamy pop and mellow indie.

Vanda

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New Music: Tobey Lynn

This weekend’s anthem comes courtesy of rising California-based newcomer Tobey Lynn.

Already a star in the making, Tobey has released a string of hits that have so far amassed more than a million cumulative streams on Spotify alone, which is really impressive for a talent who is still in college.

Self-penned new single ‘LOSER’ is an anthemic slice of pop-rock that was inspired by the complexities that arise when two people transition from friends to lovers.

“I wrote ‘LOSER’ about loving someone so much to the point where you start calling them names – almost as if it’s so twisted and wrong to be this in love with someone, that you resort to self sabotage. You’re so obsessed and infatuated with this one person, you know nearly everything about them, you psychoanalyse all their traits, you wonder why they can’t be just as in love as you are. I wrote this song when I was feeling so heartbroken over trying to transition from best friends to a passionate romance. I became frustrated that it was moving at a slow and unsteady pace, constant hesitation and whether or not we were doing the right thing. I was ready to go full force into it and the other person just wasn’t. There’s nothing wrong with that, but my songwriter 19-year old drama queen self couldn’t help but want to dive straight into the friends to lovers trope. Calling this person a loser isn’t supposed to be offensive, it’s supposed to be endearing and that’s the whole point. Kinda like, “We’re best friends and right now you’re being a loser,”. It’s like hitting someone or nudging them when you’re trying to flirt with them. It isn’t the best way to get someone to notice you, but it sure works.”

Tobey plays the Flower Moon Festival at Garden Amp on the 28th April – tickets can be found here.

Tobey Lynn

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New Music: sans

sans is one of the most exciting newcomers that we have come across so far this week.

Based in South-West London, this independent artist and producer creates unique sounds that fuse elements of UK hip hop with other genres, resulting in songs that feel experimental but also relatable.

New single ‘eagle’ was inspired by the conflicting thoughts that we go through after a relationship ends, and presents listeners with an upbeat and feel-good style of production.

“I touch on the feelings experienced when leaving a relationship, from freedom to sadness, over a laid-back beat that picks up later in the song.”

sans

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New Music: Space Nat

It wouldn’t be a normal week on Alfitude without featuring some exciting new music from Nashville, and this time it’s the turn of singer-songwriter Space Nat.

Melodic new single ‘PST’ is a dreamy slice of stripped-back indie rock that invites listeners into the artist’s thoughts and feelings.

While the song is sonically subtle and mellow in tone, the lyrics are gripping and honest. The resulting sound is one that is intriguing, but also beautifully captivating.

“An intimate recounting of specific events, love, loss and isolation, the narrator spares no detail.”

The track is lifted from the California-raised artist’s debut album, entitled ‘Who Cares What People Think!’ (out now).

Space Nat

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New Music: Haley Nance

Emerging from the USA is Haley Nance, who has just unveiled a beautifully melodic new single called ‘Don’t Know Why’.

Through its thoughtful and melancholic fusion of indie and bedroom pop, the song treats listeners to a sound that reminiscent to the works of Holly Humberstone and Gracie Abrams.

‘Don’t Know Why’ is Nance’s second single to date, and follows the release of her well-received debut song, ‘Death of Me’.

While we still don’t know much about this promising talent, we think she is most definitely one to watch!

Haley Nance

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New Music: ALF

If you’re a TikTok fan then you’ve probably come across ALF at some point recently.

With more than 188k followers (and 15m likes) on the platform, this Manchester-based talent is not only one of the UK’s most hyped emerging social media stars, but he’s also now preparing himself for a promising career in music.

Punchy new pop-rock anthem ‘Killing Me’ is an inspiring song that encourages listeners to embrace their personalities, and to live life on their own terms.

“I wrote ‘Killing Me’ after a conflict with a boy in my life. He wanted me to act a certain way, wear what he wanted me to and act how he wanted me to. I only saw the red flags when I took a step back and realised what was going on. And as much as it was “killing me” to do so, I knew I had to close the situation there and then. I originally wrote the song to just a simple metronome and intended for it to be a slow ballad but after sitting on it for a few weeks, I took it to Alex [Quinn, producer] who helped turn it into the heavily pop-rock influenced track it is today. Which I think fits the theme of the lyrics so much more.”

The track follows on from ALF’s debut single, ‘Tired of Being Nice’, which was released last November and reached the Top 10 on TikTok’s New Music UK chart.

ALF

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New Music: Elora

If you’re in the mood for some hazy, psychedelic indie-rock then US newcomer Elora might just have what you need.

New single ‘Embers’ is inspired by a theme many of us have experienced at some point in our lives – that of a friendship that begins to fall apart.

Aside from the relatable lyricism, the song’s production is nothing short of sublime, and presents listeners with a sound that is reminiscent to artists like Tame Impala and Wallice.

Elaborating further on the track, Elora explains:

“As hurt as I was by what happened, it wasn’t easy for me to move on. I found myself deeply missing someone I knew had been a bad friend. Around this time I also became obsessed with two-chord pop songs and riffs that would get stuck in your head and make you want to move. This is the first time I was able to write something like that and I was introduced to a part of myself I had never met. After that, every song was in search of that same feeling. I started writing to let go of all the things I was holding on to.”

‘Embers’ is taken from Elora’s upcoming ‘Pitfall’ record, which is scheduled for release later this year.

Elora

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New Music: lulu la

American artist lulu la might be a new name within the music industry, but this talent is already a noted actress and model with a significant fanbase on social media.

Punchy yet fun in tone, new single ‘pretty funny’ is lulu’s second ever release, and takes a look at the ways in which an ex can become toxic.

“My name is Marta but I go by lulu la and i like to write songs, maybe you will like them or maybe you wont… BUT I hope u LOVE them!”

To date, lulu’s music has been played more than 45k times across streaming platforms. This is definitely one talent to watch!

lulu la

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New Music: CROOK

Berlin-based artist CROOK is an Irish-born singer, songwriter and producer who has been a tastemaker favourite for quite some time.

With a new mixtape entitled ‘FEEL BETTER’ on the horizon, CROOK has begun to release songs that offer listeners an insight into what the record will be like.

‘OH GOD’ is based on the concept of self sabotage, and showcases a sound that is lyrically sincere and emotive, while the production presents us with an impressive fusion of indie and pop.

CROOK

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New Music: ben silby

We are starting the week with an impressive new release from New York artist and musician ben silby.

‘wavy’ is an alt-pop banger that layers powerfully raw and introspective lyricism over a playful yet thoughtfully constructed production.

Inspired by themes of transition, the song feels both whimsical and melancholic at the same time – and in some ways, mirrors the bizarre twists and turns that life throws at us.

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New Music: Anna Duboc

Californian singer and songwriter Anna Duboc is a name to watch for. While still only 16-years of age, this rising talent is already gaining considerable traction on social media, where she has amassed hundreds of thousands of followers across platforms like Tik Tok.

‘Mystery Lady’ showcases this artist’s huge potential. This song is sultry, mysterious and atmospheric in tone, and presents a sound that is remarkably mature for someone who is still in their teens.

“If I can write, sing and produce songs that can connect with what other people are feeling and help them through their difficult times of anger, sadness or confusion, that’s more important than worrying about my personal vulnerability.”

With more than 40 million streams across all platforms to date, Duboc is most certainly one artist to keep on your radars this year.

Anna Duboc

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New Music: moreofthem

One of the most interesting newcomers to emerge from London this week has been non-binary talent moreofthem.

New single ‘capture the moment’ is refreshingly vivid at its core, and treats listeners to an upbeat fusion of hyperpop and glitch-pop. Lyrically, the song encourages us to embrace our true selves, regardless of what might be deemed as the norm on social media.

“‘capture the moment’ touches on the concept of social media consumption and the pressures we face when living up to societal norms. The key point was to be honest and direct with how even though we have our digital distractions that can cause us loads of anxiety and uneasiness with our identity, it’s completely okay to be different than everybody else and know your self worth.”

moreofthem aims to release more new music that centres around themes as important as empowerment, inclusivity and acceptance.

You can catch the artist performing at the Fiddler’s Elbow in London as part Camden Rocks on the 6th May – details can be found here.

moreofthem

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New Music: Dorio

If you happen to be looking for some retro-futurist indie-pop then today’s your lucky day.

Austin-based musical project Dorio create songs that are inspired, in part, by the Japanese Shibuya-Kei pop movement that was prominent in the 90s.

This style of sound fuses orchestral pop with other genres like lounge, house and funk, to create pieces of music that are both current and nostalgic in equal measures.

New single ‘Lost These Days’ features vocals from Rachel Rascoe, and treats listeners to a charming sound that is almost impossible not to fall in love with.

“It’s a song about finding your way outside your living room stage.” – Dorio

The song is taken from the Dorio’s forthcoming ‘Strawberry Dream’ album, which is out later this month.

Dorio

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New Music: Kahone Concept

This week’s award for most relatable song title goes to ‘I Like You but Don’t Talk’ from Pittsburgh-based singer and producer Kahone Concept.

Melodically memorable and lyrically playful, the song treats listeners to an infectiously feel-good fusion of pop and rock. Explaining the meaning behind the song, Kahone says:

“Sometimes you want to be left alone without any hard feelings towards those around you, No grandma it’s not personal, I just really don’t feel like explaining why I am not married yet. No mom I’m not upset with you, I just don’t really feel like talking about if I’m eating healthy lately. No boss, it’s not personal, wait actually never mind you can’t really talk to your boss like that.”

While Kahone Concept might be a name new to you, this talent is already picking up significant momentum, and has garnered more than a million cumulative streams to date.

Kahone Concept

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