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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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New Music: Reuben Medlin

Reuben Medlin is a Wiltshire-based multi-talented artist who is not only a singer but also songwriter and producer.

While still only 17-years old, Medlin is already creating impressive pieces of indie-pop from his bedroom – with his recent single ‘Down the Slide’ receiving traction through Spotify’s editorial playlists.

‘Struck by You’ is inspired by the rush of feelings that we get when we first meet someone special, and serves as a perfect addition to your summer playlists.

“I want to share my music with as many people as possible. I want people to be able to feel experience’s and relate with the music I’m creating. I really want to get out there and perform live to as many people as possible and meet everyone who supports me, I would also love to play some festivals in the future”.

Reuben Medlin

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New Music: WYSE

Hailing from England’s South Coast is emerging producer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist WYSE.

With a sound that blends elements of alternative rock with indie, shoegaze and dark pop, this rising artist creates songs that are refreshingly experimental and distinctive in tone. On new single ‘Belladonna‘, WYSE says:

“We tried to get the toms to sound as much like thunder as we could, experimenting with different drums, mics and post-production effects. I wanted something to emulate a lightning strike in the outbreak of guitars and the drums. Owain has a pipe that runs all the way from the live room to the control room and when he kicked it and pressed record, it had a rattling sound that for me was like lightning! It’s in the background of the recording but it adds some drama to that section I think.”

To date, WYSE has picked up attention from influential outlets like Atwood Magazine and Gold Flake Paint, as well as spins on BBC Radio 1 and Introducing.

New EP ‘Allusions’ is out 29 July 2022. | WYSE

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New Music: Thaddeus

Today sees the debut release for Danish-American newcomer Thaddeus. With an emotive fusion of indie, synth and pop, this artist has created one of the most impressive releases of the week.

Beautifully melancholic in tone, ‘Do I Wanna Know’ questions whether we should always try to help solve the problems of those we care about, or if it’s better to take a step back and just be there for them.

“How are you? What’s wrong? How can I help? – when our loved one battles with their mental health, we’re supposed to reach out, offer our help, give a f*ck. But what do you do when your efforts aren’t working, if you aren’t really capable of fully understanding the problem and your well-meaning advice risks belittling or misunderstanding the issue?”

The song serves as a taster for an upcoming conceptual EP entitled ‘Reasonable Doubt’, which is out soon.

Thaddeus

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New Music: TiZ EAST

While still a relative newcomer, UK hip hop artist TiZ EAST has already caught the interest of influential tastemakers like Clash, Earmilk, Viper and Rollacoaster Magazine.

And it’s easy to see why – this is a talent who expertly delivers polished rap productions with mainstream potential. Songs like ‘Streets Calling’ showcase a sound that is not only fresh and current, but also has broad appeal.

I’ll safely predict that TiZ EAST will be one of the UK’s biggest new artists by next summer; this is one talent worth keeping an eye out for.

TiZ EAST | Ka’Reema

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New Music: Gorran

Emerging UK talent Gorran creates powerful songs that focus on the raw emotions that humans feel and express.

New single ‘Are You Mine?’ is a perfect example of this promising artist’s work. Inspired by the desperation of trying to fix a broken relationship, the track feels gripping, intense and extremely moving.

“‘Are You Mine?’ is a song about fighting for a one-sided relationship. The lyrics came together really quickly to tell this story of one person desperate for the other to stay, but finding only isolation and misery at the hands of the person they love. It’s one of the most vocally challenging songs I’ve ever written but I’m glad I wrote it in the key that I did. It’s really hard-hitting.”

To date, Gorran has received acclaim from the likes of The Line of Best Fit and Earmilk, while his catalogue of songs has reached almost 1.5 million cumulative streams on Spotify.

Gorran

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July 7th – Laylow, London, Notting Hill
July 11th – The Half Moon, London, Putney
July 27th – The Bedford, London Balham

New Music: Nadedja

Brazilian-born newcomer Nadedja releases a summery pop anthem today in the form of new single ‘Holographic Sickening Love’.

Produced by Bob Mackenzie, the song’s infectious melody and beautifully sung lyrics tell of those euphoric moments we all experience when we start to fall in love.

“I guess it all comes down to that fascinating, irresistible and addictive feeling of taking a risk every time you open your heart to someone new. I’ve been trying to capture the electrifying danger of loving, especially when you’re young.”

The emerging UK-based artist has already picked up media attention from the likes of BBC 6 Music and BBC Introducing, as well as support from esteemed organisations like Help Musicians, Sage Gateshead and Generator.

Nadedja

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New Music: Modern Diet

Hailing from Brooklyn is an ever-evolving indie project called Modern Diet. If you’re already fan of artists like Andy Shauf, Peach Pit and Young the Giant then chances are you will also fall in love with this group.

New single ‘Older’ delivers a charming take on the alternative rock genre, while the lyrics offer listeners an insight into the band’s home city.

“Inspired by the community at our local coffee shop/ cafe, the song follows a New York City adventure across various venues and states of consciousness.”

The song is also accompanied by some impressive visuals created by Jaron Lionel. Modern Diet are set to release a full-length record entitled ‘The State of Things’ later in the summer.

Modern Diet

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New Music: badxyou

American trio badxyou are introducing a new style of pop to the world; one that is heavily inspired by the internet and its culture.

Taken from the group’s forthcoming debut EP ‘Skrillo and Diplex present BAD Ü’, new single ‘Discord Nitro‘ is a sugary slice of hyperpop that somehow also manages to carry an essence of 80’s nostalgia.

“We wanted to write a true love story in the context of Discord. There are some parody type videos with discord text, but no music videos – so we’re actually making history by creating the first music video ever made on Discord, which is why Ethan [Heckard – guitar,] is a video genius too.”

With their unconventional and experimental style of music-making picking up praise from the likes of Rain Mag, Daily Beat and CULTR, this emerging outfit might well be setting new trends within the pop universe.

badxyou

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New Music: Isabel LaRosa

If there’s one song that will instantly command your attention today, then Isabel LaRosa’s ‘HELP’ will be it.

This is a bold, haunting and intensely gripping approach to dark pop that sounds like nothing else you may have come across. Lyrically, the track is inspired by the thoughts that one can get when they devote themselves to others – but don’t get anything back in return.

Still only 17-years of age, Annapolis-born LaRosa has already had work featured on flagship Spotify playlists like Pop Sauce, Pop Rising and Fresh Dance Pop.

“I kinda hated singing when I was a kid, so it’s a little odd that it’s my whole life now. My dad brought me and my brother up playing music at local Annapolis jazz jams and open mic nights where my older brother played guitar and my dad played saxophone. Even though our Mom isn’t a musician she raised us on a steady diet of classic rock and salsa, a true Cuban. I don’t think any of our family members were shocked when we started to write our own material in elementary and middle school. To this day, we write everything in our bedroom; the middle school writing process still seems to be the best. “

‘HELP’ serves as the second release in a trilogy instalment, which also includes previous single ‘HAUNTED’.

Isabel LaRosa

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New Music: Sleepy Head

Remaining mysteriously illusive while commanding 50k monthly listeners on Spotify is quite the impressive feat for multi-talented newcomer Sleepy Head.

According to their Soundcloud, all songs are constructed from start to finish by Sleepy Head themselves – from the songwriting through to production and mixing.

New single ‘Boyfriend’ thoughtfully fuses elements of indie and alt-pop with hyperpop, creating a sound that feels both fun and melancholy in equal measures.

“It’s about liking someone who has a shitty boyfriend and knowing you’d be a better one.”

Sleepy Head

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New Music: Joey XL

One of the stand-out releases of the week comes from rising East London artist Joey XL. Dreamy and mesmerising in tone, ‘Special’ is one of those songs that seems impossible not to fall in love with.

With production from Ryan Andre & OBR, the track seamlessly fuses mellow R&B tones with elements of reggae, creating a sound that is not only innovative but intensely captivating.

“‘Special’ was one of the fastest songs I’ve ever made and also one of the most enjoyable. It’s a simple song about connection and attraction and the feelings that come with that. It brings a different, more upbeat and summery vibe to songs I’ve released so far and I’ve enjoyed paying homage to my Caribbean roots.”

Joey XL’s inimitable style of songwriting has already seen him garner praise from heavyweights like Clash, GRM, DUMMY and TRENCH to name but a few.

Joey XL

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New Music: Papikaiser

Hailing from New York is 24-year old Puerto Rican newcomer Papikaiser. By expertly fusing Latin and Reggaeton sounds with hip hop and pop, this artist creates songs that feel fresh and energising, while still maintaining a sense of mainstream appeal.

And it’s thanks to this winning formula that Papikaiser’s momentum is on the rise – with a rapidly expanding army of loyal fans across social media. Speaking on his summery new single ‘Ella’, he says:

“The song is about a woman who is confident in herself and her body and she knows how to go with my flow. She is not missing a thing, because you know “Ella una Freak una Nasty, mira como mueve ese body”.

With a universally likeable style of music-making, Papikaiser is one of those artists that has the potential to connect with a global audience – and should firmly be on your radars.

Papikaiser

New Music: Skylar Love

One of the first things listeners may notice when playing Skylar Love’s catalogue of songs is just how captivating this rising artist’s vocals come across.

Inspired by a variety of musical movements that range from the 1930’s to classic and modern rock, this Pennsylvania-based singer songwriter creates sounds that feel refreshingly powerful and engaging.

‘Drunk on Love, High on Emotion’ garnered Love a semi finalist placing at the 2021 International Song Competition, proving that this musician could well be one to watch out for.

Skylar Love

New Music: Léa Sen

A superb fusion of alt-R&B, dark pop and soul from London-based French artist Léa Sen.

One of the first thoughts to cross listeners minds will be the sheer level of maturity that stems from the delivery of these songs. This is a sound that is self-assured and gorgeously expressive.

“People assume that if you’re a woman, you’re just a singer, whereas I do so much more. I’m not going to make myself feel insecure though – I’m going to be comfortable expressing myself however I want.”

‘I Feel Like I’m Blue’ is a beautifully captivating piece of music that feels finessed and modern, with a strong essence of emotion.

New EP ‘You Of Now, Pt. 1’ is out now. | Léa Sen

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New Music: Alex Beck

Rising LA-based talent Alex Beck has to be of the most exciting indie-pop talents to emerge from California in recent months.

Melodic new single ‘Tunnel Vision’ is a gorgeously engrossing track that feels subdued and dreamy, yet still maintains an essence of euphoric energy that is deeply emotive to experience.

“‘Tunnel Vision’ is about the kind of love that’s electrifying and that feeling you get when you feel that sense of magic with someone.”

If you’re based around the LA area then you can catch Beck live on the 14th June 2022 at Breaking Sound LA – more information here.

Alex Beck

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New Music: Casey Møøn

Rising Canadian singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Casey Møøn delivers a beautifully hazy and dreamy slice of music with the release of his new single ‘Home’.

Through an infusion of genres that include indie and lo-fi pop, the song gives listeners a sense melancholy while still feeling light and airy in tone. It’s a perfect sound for the summer season ahead, and is sure to propel Møøn further into the spotlight.

Aside from his solo work, Møøn is also one half of acclaimed production duo Zookids, who have worked alongside global names like Zhavia, Young Thug and A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie.

Casey Møøn

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New Music: Riley Whittaker

Hailing from Nashville is rising starlet Riley Whittaker. While still only 17-years of age, this singer-songwriter creates impressive fusions of indie, pop and rock that display a talent far ahead of her years.

Punchy new single ‘Preoccupied’ sounds rebellious and raw, while still feeling polished and well-constructed. This is a track that epitomises the essence of youth, and is certain to garner traction particularly amongst Gen-Z listeners.

With twelve singles and an EP already under her belt, it’s safe to say that this hard-working young artist is on her way up.

Riley Whittaker

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New Music: Nick Wagen

Rising US talent Nick Wagen creates an invigorating style of indie-pop that is easy to fall in love with.

New single ‘You’re Not There’ was written and produced by Wagen himself, and features elements of shoegaze to form an energising sound that is both atmospheric and distinctive.

Still only 21-years of age, Wagen already commands close to 100k monthly listeners on Spotify alone, making this Indiana native one of the most promising new indie discoveries so far this summer.

Nick Wagen

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