Philadelphia-based talent Suzanne Sheer has already worked with globally recognised names like Taylor Gang and Wiz Khalifa.
This powerhouse artist creates a dark, bold, confident and refreshingly experimental take on R&B that incorporates elements of electronic music, along with soulful, sexual and surreal tones.
Debut LP ‘The Blue Hour’ is out 10th June 2022 | Suzanne Sheer
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Nieri is a Milan raised and LA-based singer, songwriter and artist who creates shimmering fusions of electronica, pop and indie.
New single ‘In Our Eyes’ is an ethereal piece of lo-fi bliss that explores the emotional struggle of ‘making it’.
“We live in a society that values money and fame more than almost anything else. Whether you’re passionate, ambitious or just trying to figure it out, life can test you in very interesting ways. We’ve all found ourselves overwhelmed, vulnerable to external forces and eventually losing track of what’s really important. ‘In Our Eyes’ is my personal reminder that conquering the struggles of ambition starts with living in the present moment and cherishing the people I love. Youth, money and fame are fleeting, but true love lasts forever. The song is dedicated to my partner.”
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Emerging from Los Angeles is recording artist REYSHA RAMI. With a finessed approach to music construction, this singer songwriter takes elements of the classical Carnatic music she grew up listening to, and blends it with elements of pop, R&B, hip hop and soul.
The result is a smooth, cinematic and luxurious sound that is utterly bewitching to experience.
“When I first heard Ariana Grande’s song ‘Safety Net,’ I wanted to create something in a similar vein both sound and writing-wise, and brought the song in as a reference to my session. When I’m inspired by a lyric or concept, I like to try and write about the opposite situation in order to make it feel more original. ‘Fallback’ felt like the way to portray the flip-side scenario of ‘Safety Net,’ by telling someone that you’re neither going to be a second choice to someone nor stop them from being with who they want to be.”
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Taking inspiration from the likes of Kaytranada, Disclosure and Daft Punk, emerging DIY artist HAiiNES creates sleek fusions of melodic pop and classic house.
New single ‘No Strings’ is all about passion and connection – with no strings attached. It’s about maintaining control when you feel the temptation to fall with another person.
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Hailing from New England is hugely exciting new seven-member creative collective CLUB INDGO.
Old-school soul and hip hop is thoughtfully crafted into a more modern and edgy sound, giving melodic songs like ‘Are You In The Room’ a sense of timelessness that is nothing short of perfection.
The collective consists of Ill Addicts (band), Sança (songwriter), Juelz (songwriter), Proswervez (songwriter/producer), ALI (songwriter), Dochee (songwriter), Buu (producer), and Dalvin Lopes (photographer).
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Consisting of three close friends, Australian trio PEPTALK create songs that carry a sense of comfort and confidence which only time and genuine friendship can bring.
As songwriters, these phenomenally talented artists have written for acclaimed performers and producers across the world, and today marks their introduction as a pop outfit in their own right.
“’White Sneakers’ is about being completely infatuated with someone. When we were writing the track, Phoebe [Sinclair – vocals/ production] mentioned a real-life experience where she was complimented on her fresh sneakers and they instantly became her most prized possession. We could all relate to that feeling of wanting to impress someone and holding onto compliments a little too hard.”
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Already an accomplished name within the industry, Liverpool-based talent St. Louis is a writer and producer who has worked alongside the likes of Ava Max, David Guetta, Karen Harding, Stealth and K-pop boyband BtoB.
Today sees his introduction to the world as a solo artist through the release of genre-bending single ‘Debut’.
With a finessed concoction of jazz, R&B and dark edged pop, the song boasts the rhythmic modernity of a club banger whilst keeping the sophisticated influence of St. Louis’ musical mind at its core.
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Emerging from Belgium is rising artist Berre. With a beautifully distinctive soulful voice, this 21-year-old talent has already amassed a huge following online with his covers of well-known and lesser-known songs.
Now Berre unveils his own original work through the release of new single ‘Say My Name’, showcasing his extraordinary skill at crafting pop sounds that feel both intense and gripping.
“After a breakup, you have lots of questions left and you long for honest answers to each one. Despite all those difficulties, the only thing you want to hear from that one person is they love you, even if that’s a lie.”
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Track of the week. Ontario-based artist quami.xyz has been one of the most exciting discoveries so far this month.
With its thought-provoking and intelligent lyricism, new single ‘evolve’ is a beautifully dreamy and airy fusion of alternative R&B, soul and lo-fi pop.
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Emerging from Nashville is rising indie-rock talent Paul Vinson. By fusing raw rock tones with a more light-hearted pop edge, this artist creates songs that perfectly balance between sounding alternative and mainstream.
Taking influence from bands like Third Eye Blind and The 1975, new single ‘Drama Queen’ is a glam twist on the genre – and focuses on relationship anxieties:
“It’s all about my anxieties amidst relationship conflict and blowing things way out of proportion in my head.”
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Hailing from Corvallis in Oregon are newcomers The Deans. With their refreshingly original approach to indie-rock, this outfit construct songs that feel authentic and raw, while also maintaining a colourful and energising edge to their sound.
Bold new single ‘The Runner’ looks at the the dysfunction associated with making decisions in the information age, and introduces the band’s new run of releases that listeners can look forward to this year.
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Today sees the introduction of British girl group Pretty Fierce, who unveil their exciting debut, ‘Ready For Me’.
Influenced by pop, hip-hop, R&B, dance and country music, this outfit are creating a sound that feels relatable and familiar yet still refreshingly unique in character.
“‘Ready For Me’ is all about loving yourself, realising your worth and dusting yourself off after a breakup/experience you’ve had with someone. It can be about any type of relationship and can relate to EVERYBODY. Whether you’re a young girl with a high school crush, or a grown woman who is feeling herself. We are all about inclusivity, and this is a feel good, empowering anthem. The song really takes the audience on a self-love journey and we want people to feel confident after listening to it.” – Katrina-Marie Howson, Pretty Fierce
Pretty Fierce consists of Katrina-Marie, Georgie Ryan (vocals), Ayanda Mthethwa (vocals) and Macey Pick (vocals).
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Starting the weekend with a powerful pop anthem, courtesy of rising German singer-songwriter Bonny Lauren.
New single ‘Enough’ looks at the feelings of being lost within one’s self after experiencing a relationship with a narcissist.
The song was inspired by the emotional abuse of Lauren’s ex boyfriend, whose habits were to make the other person feel small, insecure, weak and failing – in order to push his own ego.
Already a rising newcomer, Lauren’s collection of releases have gained over 15 million collective streams on Spotify alone.
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American artist Nate Fenn is responsible for releasing one of the catchiest indie-pop bops of the month with ‘On Your Phone’.
Presenting itself through a bouncy and playful production, the song offers listeners an insight into Fenn’s frank and honest thoughts about relationships – and their downfalls.
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A musical group that comprises of a nurse, a carpenter, an actor and a dog walker is guaranteed to be one that creates some interesting music – and Canadian outfit Colour Tongues certainly are that.
New single ‘Midnight Island’ showcases an anthemic indie pop sound, infused with hints of nostalgia and a ton of character.
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British outfit Mother Vulture craft a style of rock that feels raw, bold and gutsy – hitting you with an immediate impact from the moment you press play.
Serving listeners with rock and roll in its purest form, new single ‘Honey’ is a pulsing cry for independence in a world that always seeks to put people into boxes.
“The idea behind Honey’s lyrics was comparing society’s expectations of people to being in an abusive and controlling relationship, where you’re forced to become someone you’re not. Honey is about facing that adversity and calling it out.”
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Hailing from the Bay Area is emerging talent Magsy. New single ‘TRUTH IS’ is an emotive and melodic slice of pop perfection that is near impossible not to be moved by.
With early support from the likes of Notion and Earmilk, this is one US pop talent to keep an eye out for in 2022.
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Hailing from Switzerland is promising new songwriter Lea Mathis, aka Pet Owner. Through a unique style of music-making, this artist constructs interesting sonic worlds that feature nostalgic beats, folky guitar riffs, quirky noises and elapsed synths.
Taken from the upcoming album ‘Natural Behaviour’, new single ‘Hysterical‘ is a melodic and expressive blend of lo-fi pop and indie.
“The track is poetic and playful and contains a healthy pinch of self-irony: ‘I didn’t have time / to put it nicely’ is the last line – and reminds us to practice what we preach.”
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One of the most interesting releases of the week comes courtesy of emerging LA-based singer & songwriter Max Havas.
Inspired by chronic fatigue, new single ‘Why am I so f*cking tired?’ is a charming and dreamy, yet cathartic slice of alternative R&B and electronic lo-fi pop.
Lyrics that depict bodily undoing and exhaustion float on a bed of bright instrumentation, as Havas pays homage to the spacious sounds of his California roots.
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Omega Sapien is a rising rapper who also forms part of acclaimed South Korean alternative pop collective Balming Tiger.
Perfectly blending elements of hip hop with pop, this talent constructs impressive sounds that are as bold as they eccentric.
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