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New Music: Goldie Vargas

We are starting the week off with a captivating piece of dreamy indie-pop from LA-based newcomer Goldie Vargas.

‘Moving in Reverse’ exists within a stunning sonic universe that is really quite sublime to experience. Intensely personal and introspective in its concept, listeners are presented with lyricism that tells of Vargas’ feelings of melancholy and isolation.

The song was written during the first week of the pandemic, and was left alone up until recently – as Vargas explains:

“It took a really mentally challenging period of my life to take me back to the final recording of the song where I discovered an entire new meaning in it. Everything I was going through with brain fog, anxiety and depression was being said through the song and communicated in such a clear way.”

Goldie Vargas

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New Music: Alice Aera

It’s rare to find emerging artists who are creating classic soul within today’s musical landscape… Up until today, when our speakers were graced with the sonic artistry of Dutch singer songwriter Alice Aera.

This is soul and R&B in its purest form – designed to heighten listener’s emotions with its simple yet finessed production, sleek vocals and smooth melodies.

Inspired by icons like Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin and Lauryn Hill, it’s clear to see that Aera models herself on only the best – and it’s yielding some very impressive results so far.

Alice Aera

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New Music: Adam Ricci

Hailing from Perth is rising multi-disciplinarian Adam Ricci. Impressively, Ricci is not only a musical artist but also produces, mixes and masters his own work.

Glossy new single ‘My Type’ showcases a perfected blend of dance, pop and R&B. Matched with smooth vocals and a catchy melody, the track is sure to garner a lot of traction over the summer season ahead.

With praise from influential tastemakers like Wonderland already under his belt, this is one Australian artist worth keeping an eye out for.

Adam Ricci

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New Music: High Nelson

Bronx-raised artist High Nelson delivers one of the most interesting pieces of hip hop to have surfaced so far this month.

Conceptually unique in tone, ‘Sunday’ showcases an immersive production that feels understated yet utterly entrancing to experience.

Inspired by genres as diverse as British grime and rap through to old-school R&B and Calypso, High Nelson is pushing the boundaries of hip hop in a way that hasn’t been done in quite some time – making this talent one of the most exciting finds of the week.

High Nelson

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New Music: NOAH

Emerging UK-based artist NOAH is a 20-year old singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who crafts an exceptional style of alternative pop; one that has already caught the attention of notable tastemakers like Notion, The Line of Best Fit, Popjustice and BBC Introducing.

New single ‘Who’s Laughing Now’ is only NOAH’s second release, yet showcases this artist’s remarkable skills at not only creating unique sounds, but also delivering honest and open lyricism.

“‘Who’s Laughing Now’ is a song about coming out on top, despite the people who did their best to bring you down. It specifically relates to the transphobia I’ve faced, but can be interpreted any way. I wanted to speak about how childish their hate is, and highlight the fact that it’s based on nothing but stupidity.”

The track is taken from NOAH’s forthcoming debut EP, which features production from acclaimed industry heavyweights like Jon McClure and Dimitri Tikovoï.

NOAH

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New Music: Disco Arcade

Contrary to their name, Disco Arcade create powerful and anthemic sounds that consist of indie, electronic pop and synth tones.

Inspired by the 80’s, this outfit craft songs which feel tastefully nostalgic while still maintaining a current edge.

New single ‘Paint You Wings’ reminds listeners of those sporadic moments when you cross paths with someone on a night out and feel an overwhelming sense of connection with.

Disco Arcade

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New Music: Tilsen

Canadian newcomer Tilsen unveils one of the catchiest bops of the weekend with the release of new single ‘Like I Do’.

Featuring a pop production that feels playful yet sinister in tone, the song is inspired by the darker side of her partner’s personality that no one gets to experience but her.

Already garnering more than four million catalogue streams on Spotify, as well as placements on flagship Spotify, Amazon and Apple Music playlists, Tilsen is well on her way to becoming one of Canada’s most exciting new prospects. Speaking on her approach to music-making, she says:

“I spend a lot of time reflecting on my life and my relationships. I sort of document my thoughts and feelings in my lyrics.”

Tilsen

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New Music: Matt Sahadi

For fans of modern rock and roll, Nashville-based newcomer Matt Sahadi may well be one of your new favourite artists.

New single ‘A Heart That’s Not Your Kind’ focuses on the way that we compare ourselves to the unrealistic worlds that social media presents to us, and how that can affect our chances of making real connections with people.

Both nostalgic yet modern in production style, the song showcases Sahadi’s unique approach to rock music, which is inspired by elements as varied as 80’s and 90’s synth-wave through to the sounds of The Killers and Sam Fender.

Matt Sahadi

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New Music: Datcha

Hailing from Boston is Datcha – a collaborative project consisting of artists ThatOneEyedKid and Julie Friedman. Together, this duo create powerfully emotive and experimental bedroom-pop sounds.

With an intimate and sincere style of music-making, Datcha’s work highlights the emotions that we all feel as humans.

New single ‘glory’ perfectly alternates between the emotions of vulnerability and fortitude, and uses elements of soul and gospel to intensify its message to listeners:

“Projecting strength when you’re feeling weak.”

Datcha

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New Music: Ladybyrd

One of the most impressive debuts of the week comes courtesy of 18-year old London-based newcomer Ladybyrd.

With its perfected production, ‘Too Close To Call’ presents a youthful and energising slice of alternative pop that features impressive vocals and captivating lyrics. Speaking on the single, Ladybyrd says:

“‘Too Close To Call’ is a fictional story of a secret relationship. It’s from the perspective of the girl, trying to come to terms with the impossibility of the situation. She is secretly wanting to leave as she knows it’s wrong and unrealistic, but she is still infatuated with the person. That said, I hope listeners will use their imagination to find their own special interpretation.”

Already picking up praise from the likes of Clash Magazine, this is one UK artist that should be firmly on your radars.

Ladybyrd

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New Music: BIZZY

Already commanding more than 170k monthly listeners on Spotify alone, it’s safe to say that the buzz surrounding Nashville-based artist BIZZY is picking up.

Pressing play on new single ‘Anybody’ will show you exactly why this talent is becoming a new favourite – here is a track that perfectly blends elements of indie with pop-rock, creating a sound that is irresistibly likeable.

“This song was the freeing feeling of – I don’t have to date the type I’ve always dated and follow the straight and narrow path, I can go wherever and see what happens.”

But more than anything, this is a song with a beautifully simple melody and message – something that is sure to win BIZZY a whole new legion of devoted fans.

BIZZY

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New Music: NEAVV

Hailing from Gabriola Island in Canada is promising newcomer NEAVV. With a style of music-making that fuses alternative pop with synth and indie, this artist creates beautifully melodic sounds that carry impassioned lyrics.

Written, recorded and produced entirely by NEAVV herself, new single ‘Want You’ is all about the feelings of longing that we can sometimes get when a relationship ends.

“When listening to ‘Want You,’ I just hope listeners find a place to sit in whatever emotions come up for them and know that any loss is hard – and it’s OK to not be OK.”

NEAVV has already garnered praise from noted music professionals like Dan Kurtz from Dragonette and producer David Bendeth (Paramore), as well as collaborating with the likes of Anki and October Child.

NEAVV

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New Music: northxix

Emerging from the US is Connecticut-born artist northxix. Unlike many newcomers within the indie-pop universe right now, this talent is seemingly able to create tracks that are hugely impactful without the need for overly complex productions.

A modern-day breakup anthem, ‘september’ is an impassioned yet stripped-back indie song that feels beautifully raw and filled with emotion.

With support from the likes of Earmilk, A1234 and Sparky, it’s clear that northxix’s style of music-making is favoured among tastemakers – meaning it will only be a matter of time before this talent starts gaining more widespread momentum.

northxix

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New Music: Drea Réal

Miami-based Colombian artist Drea Réal creates a dreamy style of R&B that is beautifully engrossing to experience.

New single ‘All Day’ is lifted from Réal’s latest EP, entitled ‘Let Go’. The song’s airy and minimal essence gives listeners a sense of escapism, while the lyrics look at the yearnings of someone who desires freedom.

To date, Réal has garnered support from the likes of Lefuturewave and Elevator Magazine while also landing placements on editorial Apple Music playlists.

Drea Réal

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New Music: Abc Dialect

French disco seems to be one of those styles of music that everyone has a love for, so it’s always a happy day at Alfitude HQ when we get to share new sounds from the genre.

Producer duo Abc Dialect originate from the cities of London and Buenos Aires, but create work from their own bespoke studio in Barcelona.

Finessed new single ‘Our Love’ features some impressive talent – including Jamiroquai’s Derrick Mckenzie on drum duty and Breakbot’s Delafleur on vocals.

Melodic, dreamy and nostalgic in tone, the song may well guarantee Abc Dialect as one of your new disco favourites.

Abc Dialect

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New Music: Lo Artiz

LA-based independent artist Lo Artiz creates impressively rich blends of soul, old-school hip hop and jazz.

Singles like ’11:11′ offer listeners a sound that feels nostalgic and classic, while also maintaining a confidently future-forward essence. Add to the mix Artiz’s captivating vocal delivery, and you have a body of work that is really quite exquisite.

Inspired by modern masters of music as varied as Bob Marley, Led Zeppelin and Frank Sinatra, Artiz’s style of music-making crosses genres and boundaries in a way that few artists can successfully accomplish.

Lo Artiz

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New Music: New Rules

Already garnering a significant fanbase across social media, London-based British & Irish outfit New Rules look set to take on the musical mainstream in a big way this year.

With a universally likeable style of music-making, the trio craft indie-pop sounds inspired by the singer-songwriter genre.

To celebrate the launch of their new mixtape ‘Go The Distance’, the group have just unveiled a lyric video for one of the featured tracks, entitled ‘Love You Like That’. Speaking on the mixtape, New Rules say:

“’Go The Distance’ is basically eight stories from the last year of our lives. We feel like it’s a new chapter for New Rules and shows a lot of growth from where we started together musically. We hope everyone enjoys the details and can hear a bit of themselves in every track.”

New Rules

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New Music: Ketu

Sometimes you press play on a song and instantly feel connected with that artist, for no explainable reason. It’s a rare experience, but always one that reminds you of the power of music.

This can be said when you begin listening to ‘Rain on Me’. Created by emerging multi-disciplinarian Ketu, the track showcases a soulful sound that feels tastefully minimal, sleek and finessed.

Aside from being a singer and songwriter, Ketu is also a renowned designer and artist within the US music industry, with artwork and motion graphics created for the likes of Lil Nas X and Khalid.

Ketu

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New Music: Daniella Binyamin

Rapidly gaining momentum across Scandinavia is rising artist Daniella Binyamin.

New single ‘Toothpaste Kisses’ showcases this talent’s extraordinary abilities at writing songs that feel gripping and moving, while still maintaining some pop sensibilities.

“The day I wrote ‘Toothpaste Kisses’ I remember feeling everything and nothing all at once. My heart felt like a rollercoaster and my head was a mess. I went to the studio, where me and my co-producer Oskar were supposed to write for another artist. But I just felt, I needed to write something else. Something real. To get all those feelings off my chest. All those feelings turned into the song toothpaste kisses. I think I needed to write that song in order to move on. It’s such a special one to me.”

With a style of music-making that features vivid lyricism over luxurious productions, it may come as no surprise to learn that Binyamin is already an accomplished songwriter, having written for the likes of Lukas Graham and Zara Larsson.

Now Binyamin is set to make her own mark as a solo artist – and the future looks bright.

Daniella Binyamin

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New Music: 11 Roses

11 Roses is a musical collaboration between London-based James Lamb and Richard Craker, who currently lives in Thailand.

Together, this duo create a refreshingly original style of hip hop that blends indie and acoustic elements with vivid lyricism.

New single ‘DRUGS’ was inspired by Lamb’s experience with addiction and consequent journey to sobriety.

“I was fed up with the constant panic attacks, living life with anxiety and being a slave to drink and narcotics. I used drugs to deal with overbearing emotions and to escape from a painful reality.”

Both talents have extensive experience within the music industry, with Lamb collaborating alongside artists like AKA Block, and Craker with Liam Gallagher and Jolin Tsai.

11 Roses

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