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New Music: Rue Delaney

Hailing from London is promising newcomer Rue Delaney. Already a critics’s favourite, this talent has picked up early praise from the likes of Wonderland, Clash and BBC Introducing.

With a dreamy fusion of hazy indie and and lo-fi pop, songs like ‘In Your Eyes I Die’ showcase a musician who has the ability to create melodic sounds that feel understated yet captivating in equal measures.

As an artist brimming with potential, Delaney is most certainly one talent to keep on your radars. Debut EP ‘Hello Dark World’ is out now.

Rue Delaney

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New Music: Shalom

US-based South African newcomer Shalom has been one of the most interesting new discoveries this week.

Taking inspiration from artists as varied as Lorde, Maggie Rogers, Florence and the Machine and LCD Soundsystem, Shalom fuses a multitude of genres together to create a sound that feels alternative while still maintaining some pop sensibilities.

If you’re a fan of this hugely promising talent then you might be able to catch her live at some forthcoming shows, details of which can be found here.

Shalom

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New Music: Slaney Bay

Sometimes you press play on a song by a new group and you just know, within seconds, that there’s something special there.

This can be said with London-based trio Slaney Bay, who’s new single ‘I Could Love You Better’ showcases some of most impressive fresh alt-indie that the UK has to offer right now.

“It’s a song about keeping your untold affection for someone a secret, but feeling like the words might burst out any second.”

Fans can look forward to the band’s upcoming debut EP ‘A Life Worth Living’, which is out in November. In the meantime, you can catch Slaney Bay live across England – tickets can be found here.

Slaney Bay

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New Music: Boko Yout

Not much is known about Stockholm-based artist Boko Yout (aka Paul Adamah), but the music pretty much speaks for itself.

This is a sound that pushes indie music to the extreme. Bold, experimental, invigorating and refreshingly unique in tone, songs like ‘ANXIETY’ are as captivating as they are intriguing.

There is no doubt in our minds that this emerging talent will become one of Sweden’s newest musical exports in the coming future.

Boko Yout

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New Music: Grace Gachot

Of all the pop debut releases that we have come across so far today, Grace Gachot is our favourite.

Presenting the genre in its purest form, this London-based 21-year old singer and songwriter has created one of the catchiest bops of the week with her new single ‘F*ckboy Tragedy’.

“I wrote this song about a time when I thought I knew someone really well, only to realise that their intentions were completely different to mine. It’s disappointing, but it isn’t heartbreak, which is what inspired the humorous title and sarcastic hook – ‘it’s a F*ckboy Tragedy’.

Sung in both English and Spanish, the track showcases Gachot’s skill at constructing songs that are not only certified pop bangers, but also feature interesting lyrics.

Aside from her first solo release, Gachot also collaborated alongside German outfit Tube & Berger on ‘It’s a Fine Day’, which has so far amassed over 700k streams on Spotify.

Grace Gachot

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New Music: Vigilantonie

Emerging from Melbourne in Australia is musician and writer Vigilantonie, who releases an impressive new single entitled ‘Cooked’ today.

Through its bold mix of alternative pop, indie and rock, the song demonstrates the work of an artist who is confident in crafting sounds that are not only refreshingly unconventional, but also carry thought-provoking and witty lyricism.

“‘Cooked’ is about trying to get perspective on your depression before you’re out of it. But it’s also about climate grief and political anger.”

An artist already on the rise, Vigilantonie’s work has been included in over 200 hundred playlists to date, and also received praise from respected tastemakers like Triple J among others.

Vigilantonie

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New Music: Bea Stewart

Representing some of the finest new emerging talent from Northern Ireland is singer and songwriter Bea Stewart. Today marks the artist’s debut with the release of ‘Screaming At Traffic’.

This folk-inspired acoustic song presents listeners with a beautifully emotive sound that features Stewart’s heartfelt and honest lyricism. Elaborating further on the inspiration behind the track, Stewart says:

“I wrote ‘Screaming At Traffic’ at a time when I was frustrated at my younger self for not acting on feelings I had for a friend because I was too scared. I was trying to process this without letting it turn into regret – sometimes those missed chances in life come around to teach us a lesson, so we don’t make the same mistake when it really matters. I think it’s quite a universal experience to suppress feelings out of fear of rejection or ruining a friendship so I hope this song means something to someone else too.”

Stewart plays London’s West Hampstead Arts Club on the 22nd September, with free tickets available here… So be sure to catch this rising starlet before the rest of the UK does!

Bea Stewart

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New Music: Blair West

Hailing from New York is songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Blair West.

New single ‘Rabbit Holes’ marks West’s second release to date, and showcases a beautifully delicate fusion of dreamy folk, indie and acoustic pop.

Through its refreshingly minimalist style of production, the track delivers a sound that feels warm, soothing and emotive in tone, while the lyricism serves as beautiful expression of love.

“This song brings together the most personal pieces of me as an artist. The lyrics, which were some of the first I ever wrote, originally lived in a poem of mine: ‘if you leave me, I’m coming to.’ It was meant as a cheeky expression of my love for my fiancé – maybe a little creepy, maybe a little extra, but most definitely romantic. As if ‘hopelessly devoted to you’ was remixed with a bit of sass and enigma.”

West’s debut release, ‘All This To Say’ has already garnered over 50k streams on Spotify, and can be heard here.

Blair West

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New Music: Lalu

Showcasing some of the most promising fresh indie-pop from the UK is newcomer Lalu.

Released only last year, Lalu’s debut single ‘Piece to Keep’ was picked up as a feature song on the ITV edition of hit series ‘Love Island’ – consequently propelling the artist’s music to audiences all across Britain, Australia and the USA.

Serving as an end-of-summer anthem, Lalu’s melodic new single ‘Circles of Nostalgia‘ is inspired by the memories that we carry with us from past romances.

Lalu

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New Music: Selassie

One of the most exciting releases of the week comes courtesy of Ghanaian-born talent Selassie, who’s artistry focuses on the aim of ‘breaking the stereotypes and the mentality of kids from Africa to Europe.’

New single ‘Symbols’ elegantly weaves dreamy jazz tones with elements of hip hop and alternative pop, creating a sonic universe that really is quite sublime to experience.

“My music reflects the way you want to be loved.”

Undefined by any one genre or category, Selassie constructs songs that serve as ‘a transparent conversation with himself’, resulting in candid and refreshingly honest pieces of work.

There is no doubt in our minds that this is one artist destined for mainstream success – so be sure to keep Selassie on your radars.

Selassie

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New Music: SpaceAcre

SpaceAcre is the musical project of UK-based artists Phoebe Little and Jas Scott, who collectively create dreamy pieces of alternative pop that feel dark, atmospheric and captivating.

New single ‘Chemicals’ is the first track to be taken from the duo’s forthcoming EP, and showcases a beautifully constructed production that feels fragile and melancholic – yet also powerful and intense.

“It’s about how chemicals can affect someone’s brain, whether they are naturally occurring or not. It has a multi-layered meaning as we all have stuff that we’re addicted to. Often when writing, we’ll be thinking about a subject, maybe something quite personal, and I’ll just get Jas to rant about it for a while. I’ll then note down the interesting bits and we write the lyrics from there.” – Phoebe Little, SpaceAcre

SpaceAcre will perform at London’s Paper Dress Vintage on the 25th October – tickets can be found here. The duo’s upcoming EP is scheduled for release early next year.

SpaceAcre

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New Music: Dubinski

Hailing from Scottish city of Edinburgh are rising four-piece band Dubinski. Through a style of music-making that blends indie and rock with punchy pop, this group of brothers look set to become one of the UK’s most promising new outfits.

With its anthemic melody and classic (yet charmingly playful) production, new single ‘Beyond Me’ serves as a perfect introduction to the band. Elaborating further on the song, the Dubinski explain:

“‘Beyond Me’ is inspired by the sense of inability to change one’s self, with the goal of avoiding the eventuality of getting into one failed relationship after another.”

To date, Dubinski have garnered early praise from notable outlets like CLOUT, BBC Radio Scotland and Record Of The Day.

Ahead of the release of their self-titled debut album (out 11th November), the band will be performing a series of dates across the UK – more details here.

Dubinski

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Dubinski Tour 2022

30 Sep – The Ferret – Preston, UK
01 Oct – Mr Wolfs – Bristol, UK
07 Oct – Sneaky Pete’s – Edinburgh, UK
14 Oct – NE Volume Bar – Stockton, UK
15 Oct – MacArts – Galashiels, UK

New Music: Shaker Neon

Shaker Neon is an exciting new collaborative project created by established musicians Dom James and Tommy Antonio.

With vocals from London-based artist Camille Ruz, new single ‘Forget’ showcases this duo’s exceptional skills in creating a sound that perfectly balances fresh pop tones with essences of nostalgia.

Having already garnered praise from the likes of BBC Radio 1 and Amazing Radio, as well as achieving placements on Spotify playlists like Fresh Finds, Shaker Neon may well be one of the UK’s most interesting new pop prospects.

Shaker Neon | Camille Ruz

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New Music: Jazmine Flowers

Track of the week. It could be said that singer, songwriter and producer Jazmine Flowers is the full package when it comes to emerging talent.

With a finessed and perfected fusion of alternative R&B and pop, this artist is undeniably one of the UK’s biggest musical prospects.

New single ‘detached’ serves as a masterclass in pop, presenting a sound that is not only melodically memorable, but also carries captivating lyricism that grips listeners from the start.

With early praise from the likes of Wonderland, The Forty-Five and BBC Introducing, there is no doubt in our minds that Flowers will hit the mainstream in a big way very soon.

Jazmine Flowers

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New Music: Elron Gardy

Today marks the debut for a mysterious yet refreshingly unique new musical project called Elron Gardy.

‘Reflex and Movement’ finds this illusive British alternative-pop outfit addressing the evolution of humans, as well as their relationship with planet Earth.

“This is song is about how mankind has convinced itself that it has surpassed evolution and that we are better, or at least above, all other things that live on our planet – when in reality we are simply just another species that roams it. By denying our animal instincts we have moved further towards an existence of rootlessness, loneliness and anxiety. With our lack of care for the things that gave us life, that life will inevitably, at some point, be taken from us. But perhaps without humans the world would be better off…”

Elron Gardy will play their first live show at London’s Laylow on 10th November 2022 – tickets available here.

Elron Gardy

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New Music: Phoebe Vic

Emerging from New Zealand is promising performer and songwriter Phoebe Vic.

Inspired by modern icons like Robyn, Tove Lo, Rina Sawayama and Jesse Ware, this artist crafts pop sounds that are not only easy to listen to, but also carry thoughtful lyricism.

Self-described as an ‘anxiety bop’, Vic’s new single ‘Starting Again’ looks at the natural human tendency of falling into the same cycles in life:

“When you know the current path will take you back to the same place but you continue on ahead anyway, as you aren’t ready to change direction. Or maybe, you don’t know what that direction is yet.”

The track is the first taster to be lifted from Vic’s forthcoming EP, which is scheduled for release soon.

Phoebe Vic

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New Music: Bethia

Representing some of the most exciting R&B-pop to currently emerge from the UK is artist and songwriter Bethia.

Inspired by the likes of Ariana Grande, Kiana Ledé and Sinead Harnett, this promising starlet creates finessed and sleek sounds that not only have mainstream appeal, but are also captivating and emotive in tone. Speaking on her new single, Bethia says:

“I created this song for anyone who has ever felt cheated of their own emotions in whatever situation that best resonates; especially if you find it hard to open up emotionally in the first place.”

Bethia first gained traction through the release of her song ‘Should I Know Better’, which went viral across social media and picked up over 880k streams on Spotify alone.

Bethia

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New Music: S.C.A.B.

If you’re craving for some fresh indie rock, then emerging four-piece outfit S.C.A.B. might well be one of your new favourite groups.

Today’s release of new single ‘Tuesday’ showcases some of the finest work from this rising Brooklyn-based band.

Emotive, pensive and melancholic in tone, the track looks into the struggles of forming meaningful connections:

“Tuesday” is a song about disillusionment with trying to form meaningful connections, and searching aimlessly for something worthwhile. There’s a scene from Seinfeld where Newman says ‘Tuesday has no feel. Monday has a feel, Friday has a feel…’ and that type of unspecific, hard to pinpoint vibe is what I wanted to express with the lyrics… you’re trying to get through the week, find any ounce of happiness to cling on to (sitting in the sun, feeling it burning your skin), looking for something but not finding it.” – Sean Camargo, S.C.A.B.

S.C.A.B.’s debut project, ‘Beauty & Balance’ was released in 2019, while a sophomore LP is scheduled for release soon.

S.C.A.B.

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New Music: planet girl

Some songs put a love spell on you from the moment you press play, and planet girl’s collaboration with RYCE does exactly that.

‘lets stay the same?’ is in its purest form, just a lovely song. Whimsical and playful yet melancholic and soulful, this is likely to be the prettiest slice of pop you’ll enjoy today.

Already garnering appreciation from the likes of BBC Introducing as well as achieving placements on some of Spotify’s most iconic playlists (including New Music Friday, Our Generation and Fresh Finds), this is one artist you should all have on your radars.

planet girl | RYCE

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New Music: JOP

Another week, another impressive pop release from Norway. This time it’s the turn of newcomer JOP, who’s name initially came to prominence after going viral on TikTok, consequently accumulating over 15 million views on the platform.

With production from Aside and Hitimpulse, new single ‘What If’ is a beautifully emotive song that features an anthemic melody and powerful vocals.

Already becoming a noted name in his home nation, it seems imminent that JOP will hit the rest of Europe in a big way very soon.

JOP

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