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New Music: Leftwich

We’ve showcased Nashville talent almost every week in 2022, and this time it’s the turn of innovative duo Leftwich.

Representing the city’s bustling alternative scene, this musical project (consisting of musicians Elijah & Lex Leftwich) create beautifully textured sounds that fuse dreamy lo-fi pop with elements of shoegaze.

Debut single ‘On A Roll (In The Cold)’ was co-created by Grammy-nominated personnel Jorge Elbrecht (Japanese Breakfast, The Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Sky Ferreira) and Heba Kadry (Garbage, Byork).

“The song means whatever you want it to mean.” – Lex Leftwich

Leftwich

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New Music: Newport

Track of the week. Hailing from the Australian city of Perth is alternative artist Newport, who’s latest release is one of the finest indie-pop cuts you’ll likely listen to this month.

Beautifully simple in its melody and production, ‘Two Friends’ was inspired by a fading friendship between two people.

“This is the first song I ever made with anyone else. I have ticked more off my bucket list this year than ever other year of my life. I took a huge leap by signing with Liberation Records and because of it, I have been to places I’ve never been before, worked with some of the best producers and artists in Australia. I am so grateful to have been given this opportunity and I’m excited for what’s to come.”

Garnering close to a million catalogue streams on Spotify alone, this rising Aussie talent is likely to become one of the continent’s biggest musical exports in 2023.

Newport

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New Music: Sadie Fine

While pop newcomer Sadie Fine is still only 16-years of age, this promising starlet’s work has already received attention from noted tastemakers like A1234 and Lefuturewave, as well as landing spots on flagship Spotify playlists.

Melodic new single ‘Use Me’ continues to build on Fine’s momentum, and presents listeners with a gorgeously emotive and melancholic mix of indie and pop.

“I wrote ‘Use Me’ when I was only 14 years old. I was watching a TikTok where a girl was describing a relationship where the guy she liked just used her. The pain inspired me and you can hear it in the song. I hope you enjoy this beautiful yet painful song!”

The song follows on from Sadie’s first single, ‘Grow Up’, and will feature as part of her upcoming debut EP.

Sadie Fine

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New Music: EVÎN

Hailing from Berlin is promising singer, songwriter and producer Evin Kücükali, who goes by the name of EVÎN.

Luxurious new single ‘Yarê’ is lifted from EVÎN’s ‘It Wasn’t Even For You’ EP (out now), and presents listeners with a finessed blend of mellow soul and alternative R&B.

With support from heavyweight tastemakers as notable as Wonderland and KALTBLUT magazines, EVÎN is one artist worth keeping on your radars.

EVÎN

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New Music: Diego Gonzalez

A name to watch for in the coming year will be Seattle-based artist Diego Gonzalez, who is already achieving significant buzz on platforms like TikTok – where his work currently garners millions of views.

New single ‘You & I’ fuses elements of lo-fi indie-pop with R&B and soul – treating listeners to a sound that is fresh and future-forward while still feeling sweet and endearing in tone.

With a universally likeable style of music-making, it seems almost certain that Gonzalez will be one of 2023’s most promising US indie newcomers.

Diego Gonzalez

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New Music: Jojomber

Track of the week. While still a relative newcomer, New York-based Ohioan Jojomber is already showing signs of musical greatness.

New single ‘think too hard’ perfectly balances blissful tones with hints of melancholy, resulting in an indie sound that feels vulnerable yet mesmerising to experience.

Fans in New York can catch Jojomber performing on the 6th December at Rockwood Music Hall Stage 2 (tickets here) and 9th December at Berlin Under A (tickets here).

Jojomber

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New Music: RAYGO BLOOM

Emerging from England’s south coast are four-piece indie outfit RAYGO BLOOM, who have recently unveiled their new single, ‘False Promises’.

Unapologetically bold in character, the song expertly fuses raw indie tones with elements of pop, resulting in a sound that feels impassioned yet relatable in equal measures.

“The song represents a feeling that the person talking, doesn’t need the person they are talking about and could be happy without them.”

With praise from the likes of BBC Introducing already under their belt, these chaps might well be ones to watch in 2023.

RAYGO BLOOM

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New Music: Asher Ossn

South London born-and-bred artist Asher Ossn has been one of the most interesting finds this week.

Freshly-released debut single ‘Bound’ showcases a sound that really is like none other. While the production is future-forward, experimental and unique in tone, the song maintains a beautifully emotive core thanks to Ossn’s soulful vocal delivery.

With his fearless approach to music-making, this is one London artist worth keeping on your radars for the year ahead

Asher Ossn

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New Music: J.E.S.S.

J.E.S.S. is a promising new singer, songwriter and producer hailing from North America.

As an independent artist, this talent crafts work on her own terms – resulting in sounds that are refreshingly original to experience.

Debut single ‘Phoenix’ features the work of Berlin-based electronica project Unkenny Valleys, and presents listeners with an energising production that seamlessly fuses elements of alternative pop with indie-rock.

“It’s a song about rebirth, resilience, and strength. Bursting with power and energy, meant to inspire and ignite the fire within. My favourite part of the track is the explosive feel at the outro, as if to resemble the break through and liberation after the transformation of a Phoenix.”

While still at the beginning of her musical journey, J.E.S.S. looks set to become one of the most interesting newcomers in the year ahead.

J.E.S.S. | Unkenny Valleys

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New Music: Bri Oglu

An artist of many crafts, Bri Oglu is an emerging singer, songwriter and actor based in Los Angeles.

Specialising in a genre that we don’t come across often, Oglu delivers a style of cinematic pop that very few have been able to construct so successfully this early in their creative journey.

Today sees the promising talent unveil her debut EP, entitled ‘Somewhere Else‘ (out now). Within the collection of six songs, Oglu showcases original works alongside beautiful renditions of classic hits like Christina Aguilera’s ‘Genie In A Bottle’ and Soundgarden’s ‘Black Hole Sun’.

“This EP was a product of the pandemic. It was something to focus my attention on and look forward to when the live music scene shut down. It was the ‘somewhere else’ in my head, a compilation of songs written when I was anything but present, and my escape.” – Bri Oglu

With praise from countless tastemakers and publications including Celeb Mix, Lefuturewave and Divine Magazine, this newcomer is well worth keeping on your radars.

Bri Oglu

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New Music: Courtney Farren

Your weekend anthem has arrived, and this time it comes courtesy of California-born singer, songwriter and producer Courtney Farren.

Energising as it is revitalising in tone, ‘White Rabbit’ presents listeners with a bold yet lighthearted mix of indie-rock and electronic pop. Elaborating further on the lyrics, Farren explains:

“As an *unnatural* blonde, I created this song to play with people’s expectations of me. It’s pop, it’s fun, and it’s an exploration of a new relationship.“

Aside from her own solo work, Farren is also an accomplished songwriter who has worked alongside artists as prominent as Naomi Scott, Lexi Jayde and Buck Betty.

Courtney Farren

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New Music: Eliza Harrison Smith

Hailing from the musical mecca that is Nashville comes rising indie-pop singer and songwriter Eliza Harrison Smith.

‘Got Away With It’ presents listeners with a beautifully melodic and emotive piece of music that was inspired by the pains of a break-up.

“I wrote this song a few years ago – right after I first made the move to Nashville. I wanted to capture the raw hurt and anger that you feel after a breakup, when you’re heartbroken and the other person seems perfectly fine. I wanted the song’s production to mirror those feelings, with the piano in the beginning capturing that hurt and vulnerability, and the electric guitars capturing the anger in the lyrics. I wrote this song years ago, but it has always felt so special to me, and I’m grateful to finally be sharing it.”

Recognised as an artist to watch by Nashville Songwriter Association International, Harrison Smith has already worked alongside the likes of Kendall Bowser and Koli Kohler.

Eliza Harrison Smith

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New Music: Sarah von Reis

Sharp-eyed fans of Scandinavian pop may already recognise singer and songwriter Sarah von Reis as a former member of Swedish pop phenomenon Dolly Style.

Since breaking with the band in 2018, von Reis has focused on her work as a solo artist, and is now setting her sights on becoming one of Sweden’s newest stars.

Written alongside Maja Francis and produced by Andreas ‘Hyena’ Söderlund, ‘All My Ghosts’ treats listeners to a dark yet playful sound that feels both haunting and intriguing in character.

“It’s the first love song I ever wrote. Maybe it’s not a classic love ballad, but it’s more about feeling naked, closing your eyes and hoping you’re good enough. The text is based on a love letter I wrote to a girl. When I realised I am gay, love suddenly felt a lot scarier. Like suddenly there was more at stake. I have something to lose if she doesn’t want me.”

Upcoming debut EP ‘Melancholia High Season’ is scheduled for release in March 2023.

Sarah von Reis

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New Music: Ryan Chambers

Your weekly dose of premium alt-pop comes courtesy of Canadian-born singer and songwriter Ryan Chambers.

Chambers presents listeners with songs that are highly original in character, thanks to his unique approach to music-making which thoughtfully and seamlessly blends a multitude of genres together.

While sonically, new single ‘Spend On You’ is a beautifully intriguing piece of music, the lyrics convey a highly relatable problem most of us face – that of not having enough money or time to spend with those who we love.

“This song sort of fell out of me over two days and it’s always felt right and true. I’ve viewed my life through many different lenses and not one has made me feel like I’ve had enough time or money to spend on the one’s I love. This is the first of many but it stands tall on its own all the same and I got a lot off my chest in the process of making it. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.”

Ryan Chambers

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New Music: Aáyanna

Freshly signed to buzzy LA-based label Avant Garden (home to Emotional Oranges, Chiiild, Unusual Demont and more), Aáyanna looks set to become one of the most interesting newcomers to emerge from the States in 2023.

Crafting sounds alongside producer Juberlee (credited for works with Playboi Carti, Smino and Big Latto), Aáyanna delivers a finessed fusion of R&B, alternative pop and indie.

New single ‘Risky’ showcases this starlet’s potential perfectly, and treats listeners to a melodic track that feels both future-forward and classic in style.

“‘Risky’ is about taking your power back. It’s about cutting ties with people and situations that no longer serve you. It’s also about having fun, sometimes we take life too seriously and realise that we aren’t enjoying it. Risky is the definition of work, play and having your way.”

Aáyanna

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New Music: The Queen’s Head

Originating from South London is five-piece outfit The Queen’s Head, who are currently responsible for some of the most exciting rock sounds to emerge from the UK.

Lifted from the band’s debut ‘Haunt’ EP (out now), ”Til Death Do Us Part’ is a refreshingly bold mix of rock, indietronica and punk-pop that instantly grabs any listener’s attention.

To date, The Queen’s Head has garnered praise from the likes of BBC Introducing, Radio 1 and 6 Music. The group will perform at Windmill Brixton in London on the 2nd December 2022 – tickets can be found here.

The Queen’s Head

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New Music: Graham Bright

Emerging from the American state of Maryland is Graham Bright, who has been steadily building momentum recently thanks to a run of consistently impressive releases.

New single ‘Redland’ blends elements of indie with soulful lo-fi pop and rock to create a sound that is anthemic as it is emotive.

A talent who initially turned to music-making while recovering from a back fracture, Bright is rapidly marking his name as one of 2023’s most exciting newcomers. Keep an eye out for this kid – he might well hit the mainstream very soon.

Graham Bright

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New Music: Nashon

One of the most impressive songs released this month has been Nashon’s shimmering debut, ‘love counts’.

Distinctly unique in its sonic concept, the production presents listeners with a perfected fusion of lo-fi pop, indie and rock.

Freshly signed to the vnclm_ record label, the song serves as an ideal introduction to an immensely promising newcomer.

Nashon

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New Music: baej Lambeaux

Hailing from Los Angeles is producer and songwriter Michael Adubato, who also goes by the project name of baej Lambeaux.

With a refreshingly raw and honest style of indie-rock, this emerging talent crafts sounds that make an immediate impact from the moment you press play.

While still only on his second single as baej Lambeaux, Adubato has already found his work included on tastemaker playlists as established as Fashionably Early and Crack in the Road.

baej Lambeaux

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New Music: King Kwn

Track of the week. One of the freshest talents to stumble across our way this month has been King Kwn, who released debut single ‘Heartbreak Hill’ just two weeks ago.

With its shimmering blend of lo-fi pop and alternative R&B, the song presents listeners to a sonic experience that is immediately inviting and utterly charming.

Not much is yet known about this promising starlet, but one thing’s for sure – this kid needs to be on everyone’s radar.

King Kwn

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