Category: New Music

New Music: BABY B

We’ve got a really exciting talent to share with you today, going by the name of BABY B (aka Sarah Blanchard).

Despite being an already acclaimed songwriter for over a decade (with a nomination nod from the BRITS and over a billion cumulative streams from songs she’s worked on), this Mancunian artist has only just now unveiled their debut solo single, called ‘Because’.

This refreshingly original indie-pop song, inspired by the reckless feelings that love can bring, should resonate with anyone who’s fallen for the wrong person too quickly and intensely.

“It’s a song for anyone who’s ever felt themselves lose control in love, knowing it might not end well but diving in anyway.”

With the release of ‘Because’, we not only get to experience brilliant songwriting from Blanchard but also get to enjoy some fabulous vocals too. A really impressive artist and one who deserves a tonne of recognition.

BABY B

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New Music: Jim Gardner

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“‘Don’t Leave Because I Love You’ is basically a love letter wrapped in self-awareness.  It’s about how overwhelming love can be from both perspectives. Like that kind of deep, head-over-heels feeling where you’re so into someone that you can’t help but go big with your gestures, even if you’re scared it might be too much.”

Jim Gardner

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New Music: Lord Rospo

Fans of Chance Pena and James Blake will most likely enjoy the work of French-Italian newcomer Lord Rospo. This promising artist only recently caught our attention thanks to his beautiful style of indie pop.

Citing Billy Joel as his musical idol, this singer and songwriter creates sonically tender productions that are full of personal and introspective lyrics. Each song is thought through completely and welcomes the listener into both the artist’s heart and mind.

‘Cinnamon’ centres around the theme of reminiscence and serves as a taster to the musician’s freshly released ‘Memories’ EP, which you can stream in full right here.

Lord Rospo

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New Music: DeepFaith

TRACK OF THE WEEK

We’re going to be really honest with you… The first few seconds of this song didn’t connect with us at all.

But we also couldn’t stop listening… and well… we found ourselves completely mesmerised by the end, to the point where this is now our Track of the Week.

‘Y&I’ by DeepFaith (aka Byron Spencer and Danial Stricker) is just an utter delight to experience. Its surreal and experimental production, courtesy of Matias Téllez, bounces between genres as diverse as electronica, pop, synth – and even choral – all the while sounding like a cohesive piece of work.

Alongside the release of the song also comes a music video, which was created by DeepFaith’s closest friends, chosen acquaintances and family:

‘It’s community. It’s the world. It’s finding your people even when things feel or are shit in the church of the night.”

DeepFaith

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New Music: Luvrite

London-based Dutch-Taiwanese newcomer Luvrite is a promising singer and songwriter who caught our attention this week with his beautiful single, ‘On My Own’.

This track presents listeners with a polished R&B sound that goes beyond the genre’s normal sound. The production seamlessly fuses elements of jazz, indie, and Afro-style beats, resulting in a song that is both sleek and highly original in its character.

Lyrically, the song looks at themes of self-reliance and independence and reminds us that even if relationships fall apart, we can rely on our own inner strengths to keep us going. We’re excited to see what this talent releases next!

Luvrite

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New Music: Junipo

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Hailing from Sydney’s flourishing alt-rock scene is Junipo, who is rapidly marking his name as one of Australia’s most interesting newcomers.

We were introduced to this artist through his song ‘Explora 95’. This is a refreshingly bold and original sound that is both energising and playful in tone.

It’s an unapologetically bold anthem that not only shows an artist who is sonically brave in his songwriting but also one who understands how to make songs that connect to listeners.

The track is lifted from Junipo’s freshly released ‘Soundspeed’ EP (out now), of which he says:

“This project is built on the DIY spirit and the support of the creative community around me. The songs were made from a place of fun and freedom, away from any pressures of being tied to a release schedule or even a project.”

Junipo has already picked up praise from Aussie tastemaker institutions like rage and triple j, so be sure to keep this talent on your radars.

Junipo

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New Music: GIMI

We honestly can’t remember the last time that we featured talent from Denmark, so we’re really excited to be sharing with you a new artist from the region, who goes by the name of GIMI.

This Copenhagen-based, Danish-Kosovan singer and songwriter has been steadily gaining traction from the release of only a handful of singles so far.

New single ‘Communicate It’ treats listeners to a beautifully introspective piece of dark pop which is sonically experimental but also emotionally charged. Speaking on the track, GIMI explains:

“I wrote this song about this deep rooted need I have for validation. It’s about how we often seek self-worth through the attention of others, turning casual hookups into a search for approval and trying to find your value in someone else’s desire.”

With support from the likes of BBC Introducing, KALTBLUT and The Line of Best Fit, it’s quite clear to us that this talent’s momentum is on the rise.

GIMI
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New Music: Seb

There’s something refreshingly intriguing about a new outfit that doesn’t (yet) have much of an online presence.

Today’s release of ‘Hold Me’ marks the debut for Virginia-based alt-pop collective Seb. This track is really quite unique and blends elements of electronic music with glitchy pop and indie. The result is a sound that is eccentric and unexpected, yet also raw and vulnerable in tone.

“‘Hold Me’ is our introduction to the world. It’s about fragility, the need for closeness, and the hope that love can free you from yourself.”

Seb cite the likes of James Blake and The 1975 as their inspirations, and if their future releases are as fantastic as ‘Hold Me’, then they might just get their own global fanbase very soon.

Seb

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New Music: Fright Years

TRACK OF THE WEEK

Fright Years are undoubtedly one of Scotland’s most promising emerging indie-rock outfits. The recent release of their debut EP, ‘Still Life’, brought the Edinburgh-based group to prominence across the indie world, and that momentum isn’t slowing down anytime soon.

New single ‘Wait For Nothing’ is an incredibly powerful song, not only sonically but also lyrically. The track confronts our fears of death and encourages us to embrace life to its fullest, while the production is bold and confident in tone.

“Wait for Nothing is about finding comfort in mortality, It’s a realisation that life is short, and a call to devote yourself to your passion despite fear. Writing the lyrics felt like a personal pep talk: focus on what matters make the changes you need, and pour your energy into the things you love.” – ” Kelly, Fright Years

With praise from the likes of BBC Radio 1 and CLASH already under their belts, we’re very sure that Fright Years will break into the global market very soon.

Fright Years

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  • London – Lock In Festival @ Camden Assembly – 12th September
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New Music: imstillFranci

imstillFranci is the moniker of rising 22-year-old singer and songwriter Francesca Hojda.

This artist has impressed us with her distinct approach to indie-pop, which feels both raw and powerful while still being easy to listen to and form connections with.

The new single ‘Peace Without a Fight’ is refreshingly simple in its production, yet packs a punch with its lyrics. The track looks at the importance of choosing to embrace a calm life rather than staying in a broken relationship.

Fans can look forward to an upcoming EP from the artist, due for release soon. In the meantime, you can explore more of imstillFranci‘s music here.

imstillFranci

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New Music: Korder

TRACK OF THE WEEK

UK-based outfit Korder has unleashed one of the most impressive releases of the week, and we’re really excited to include it on these pages.

‘end of an eternity,’ mastered by the acclaimed John Webber, is a euphoric piece of music that is not only refreshingly unique sonically but also incredibly moving. The track seamlessly presents listeners with a fusion of genres—from dreamy pop and shoegaze to pure, raw rock.

And it seems like we’re not the only ones who are impressed by Korder—they’ve already been featured by BBC Introducing, showing that they’re ones to watch for in the coming months.

Korder

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New Music: Oleyada

If you need a pick-me-up this week, then we’ve got a brilliant new artist to share with you, all the way from Canada.

Oleyada has caught our attention and hearts with her charming blend of indie pop, which feels smooth and mellow but still maintains a sense of playfulness, which is really quite sweet to experience.

New single ‘Caroline Calloway’ was inspired by an online article about the notorious social media star, and we’re quite sure you’ll love it as much as we do.

“Inspired by Natalie Beach’s viral 2019 Cut article about being Caroline Calloway’s friend and ghostwriter, ‘Caroline Calloway’ distils their modern Gatsby-esque saga into an alt-pop fever dream.”

Despite being a relatively new name, Oleyada has already picked up support from outlets such as Billboard Canada, Spotify, and CBC. There’s more music to come this year, and we can’t wait to hear what’s next!

Oleyada

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New Music: Callum Joe

London-born newcomer Callum Joe introduces himself to the world today with his brilliant power-pop debut, ‘The Greatest.’

This song commands your attention immediately. The production feels intense and bold, while Joe’s soaring vocals deliver an emotional message about coming to terms with the fact that some of our dreams will never come true.

“‘The Greatest’ is about realising that life doesn’t always turn out the way you imagined it would when you were younger. It’s about trying to make peace with that—with who you are now, not who you thought you’d be. There’s sadness in that, but also something really freeing.”

Despite this being Joe’s first release, we think this singer-songwriter has a tonne of potential. It’s rare to find a musician brave enough to debut with such a sincere and heartfelt song, so we can’t wait to see what comes next.

Callum Joe

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New Music: Rayen

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UK-based Latin artist Rayen is a hugely promising newcomer who is already amassing traction thanks to her recent performances at this year’s Glastonbury.

The rising talent has just released a brilliant new single called ‘Just Right,’ which seamlessly fuses classic 90s dance-pop sounds with elements of alternative R&B and funk. The shimmering bop is finessed and nostalgic but also uplifting and playful in tone.

Alongside the hype at Glastonbury, Rayen has also picked up praise from respected tastemakers like BBC Introducing and Stereofox.

Rayen

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New Music: Worthitpurchase

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“It’s kind of a push-and-pull between two characters who take themselves way too seriously. They’re both convinced they’re the reasonable one in the relationship, but it’s not even clear if they like each other.” – Nicole Rowe, Worthitpurchase

“It always amazes me how quickly a song can emerge from nothing— just an abstract thought in someone’s head that suddenly becomes real. That spark of creation is what the title refers to.” – Omar Akrouche, Worthitpurchase

Worthitpurchase

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New Music: Hollie Gautiér

“One of the biggest reasons I love this song so much is because of how universal the lyrics are and how many interpretations they could have. When I wrote this song I was feeling a bit lost in life and overwhelmed by everything I want to achieve and how to get there and I found that when I was trying to explain to people how I felt people would often jump to finding the solution when really all I wanted was to sit in the confusion of it all for a moment with them. This song is about accepting all of these feelings and embracing them. I used the ocean in the music video as a metaphor for this.”

Hollie Gautiér

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