Hailing from North Wales come psychedelic rock collective Holy Coves. Led by Welsh singer-songwriter Scott Marsden, this outfit construct a richly dark and atmospheric sound that is both compelling and entrancing in equal measures.
‘The Hurt Within’ was created alongside producer Erik Wofford (The Black Angels/ Explosions In The Sky), and sees Wofford himself on mixing and mastering duties.
Emerging from Toronto is rising pop-rock starlet Dallas. Inspired by her real-life experiences, dreams, thoughts and perceptions, this artist constructs songs that are not only anthemic in tone, but also carry unique and soulful lyricism. On new single ‘R.I.P’ she says:
“Losing a friend is never easy, especially when there is no closure or explanation as to what went wrong. I wrote ‘R.I.P’ at a very pivotal moment in my life when a life long friendship of mine came to a very sudden end. Writing this song allowed me to make peace with the hurt I experienced, as well as my own wrong doings.”
LA-based singer songwriter BEL collaborates with girlhouse on the release of new single ‘PBR’.
Taken from BEL’s forthcoming EP ‘Jet Lag’, the track details the emotional weight of seemingly small moments; sonically and lyrically expressing the feeling of being trapped in lighthearted situations.
While still only 17-years old, Lexie Carroll is already a creating a name for herself a rising British starlet.
With a unique blend of dreamy pop and indie, this London-based talent crafts sounds that epitomise the essence of youth – and all of the emotional dilemmas that come alone with it.
“‘familiar stranger’ is about having to see someone again who you used to date and wanting them to think you’re over it – you just want to be familiar strangers to each other so it doesn’t have to be awkward.”
Taken from the forthcoming EP ‘when the sun came up’, which is out on 22 April 2022.
If you’re a fan of Frank Ocean‘s early work, or Stevie Wonder’s iconic records from the 70’s & 80’s then the chances of you falling in love with Milwaukee talent Felix Ames are extremely high.
This is soul music constructed flawlessly and thoughtfully, guiding listeners on journeys of bliss and escapism.
Emerging from Chicago is classically trained singer songwriter Ebony Loren, who crafts a style of acoustic pop that is heavily influenced by other genres like R&B and jazz.
With such a charming style of sound, Loren’s music has already propelled her to success on TikTok, where she currently commands over half a million followers.
Loren’s new single ‘Phone Static’ tells the story of online fatigue, wondering how she’s found herself alone at home staring at her phone instead of being out with people creating real life memories.
As far as London talent goes, you’ll be hard pressed to find an artist as exciting as Milo Clare right now.
Dreamy, finessed and melodic in tone yet subtly playful and rich in character, listening to ‘Texas’ may well confirm Clare as one of your favourite newcomers this year.
Track of the week. Emerging from the British city of Northampton is hugely exciting new talent REMIEWORLD.
From the moment you press play on ‘Come Back To You’ there’s a sense that this artist’s special approach to music-making could make him one of the UK’s new rising stars.
Seamlessly fusing elements of alt-pop with punk, indie and rap, REMIEWORLD delivers a sound that is not only distinctly unique but refreshingly original.
Emerging from LA is newcomer Nana, who’s approach to rap is not only refreshingly alternative but unique and individualistic in character.
Featuring singer songwriter Rae Khalil, new single ‘Heaven’s Sky’ is a vulnerable song with insightful lyricism, set over a melodic and soulful production.
“The song is about love having no limits. What it feels like to love and be loved unconditionally.”
Rising pop singer-songwriter Haiden already commands a significant fan base across social media, so when he initially teased ‘Sorry to Your Next Ex’ it came as little surprise that the track picked up over 25,000 pre-saves.
A gas-powered rage record, the song speaks directly to the ex that you were way too good for. With a liberal application of distortion and attitude, this track borrows rock elements to heighten the intensity of the pop sound that Haiden is becoming known for.
New York-based singer/songwriter Brian Delaney is no stranger to the industry, having written hundred of songs for artists over the last decade.
Today he launches his first official solo project under the name of BRKN BLVD. Featuring the talents of CHYLD, new single ‘Over the Rainbow’ is an upbeat and angsty pop jam that balances feel-good vibes with elements of melancholy perfectly.
SOME DAZE is a transatlantic collaboration between Seattle-based Nolan Garrett and London-based Kris Hermannsson.
The duo formed in the midst of the pandemic, consequently creating a sound that consists of immersive psych-pop, jazz inspired harmony, and ear worm-inducing melodies.
Undeniably one of the most charming songs to come out this month, ‘How To Forget Everything’ was written, recorded, and produced almost entirely remotely in the midst of lockdown.
“It’s a song about love and dependence.”
Bay Area artist Jay Kayze constructs a style of hip hop that is impossible not to enjoy, fusing captivating lyricism with pop-leaning old-school instrumentals – ultimately creating a sound that feel immediately relatable to most listeners.
‘Dollar n A Dream’ was first written during the early morning hours after Kayze found inspiration from his bandmate Koste’s new beat, and was delivered in just one take.
“I’m tryna make y’all see, all it takes is love / A dollar, dreams, n a team, to lift you up” ~ Dollar N a Dream
Kayze has opened for the like Nas, Rakim and Too Short. He has also received high praises from The Game, DC Young Fly and amassed over 4 million collective streams to date.
New York-based artist Cade Hoppe sets himself self apart from others in the pop landscape thanks to his warm baritone vocals, earnest lyricism and dreamy melodies.
Originally hailing from Sacramento, Hoppe moved to the East Coast to pursue his academic and athletic dreams before developing his beautiful his indie-pop sound. On new single ‘Morphine’ he says:
“I think your life experiences can either make you the person you always feared you’d become or the person you always hoped you’d become. By putting this song out, I hope I’m one step closer to the latter”.
Emerging from the musical powerhouse that is Nashville comes pop and soul artist B Dayton.
New single ‘Kill for Me’ is only Dayton’s second release, yet showcases huge potential for this newcomer. Co-written alongside Autumn Buysee and Tony Chetta, the track is intense, strange, extravagant and anthemic all at the same time.
“‘Kill for Me’ is a song about the most toxic need for devotion. It was inspired from the idea of how crazy we can become when someone isn’t meeting our expectations”.
Kenji Araki is a hugely promising digital and interdisciplinary artist & producer from Austria, with roots in Japan.
Rich in texture and atmosphere, ‘Nabelschnurtanz’ is a track that intricately weaves sonic layers into in a sound that is epic and cinematic, while also feeling intense and intriguing.
Taken from the forthcoming debut album ‘Leidenzwang’ which will be released later this year.
Sydney-based alternative outfit Bellwether construct anthemic pieces of punk-pop that feel fresh and new, while also maintaining a charming essence of nostalgia.
Produced by Stevie Knight (Stand Atlantic, Yours Truly, The Dead Love) and mixed by JamesPaul Wisner (Paramore, Underoath), ‘Halfway Happy’ is an emotional and poignant track that discloses the viscous nature of harmful people.
“’Halfway Happy’ comes from a place of being trapped in the company of someone that makes you feel like you’re always falling short. The song focuses a lot on this pattern of constantly questioning every part of ourselves and feeling like we’re simply not good enough – for ourselves or those around us. When we’re with someone that is always making us doubt ourselves, it’s easy to fall into that mindset and second guess every aspect of ourselves. Reflecting on these kinds of experiences, we see our past mistakes and regrets take shape in the form of insecurities that impact us every day, even years on.”
Taken from the upcoming debut EP ‘Impermanence’, due out 8th April 2022.
Emerging from South East London is newcomer KOATES. Thanks to his unique and mesmerising approach to indie-pop, this artist has already garnered praise from the likes of Jack Saunders at BBC Radio 1, CLASH and Notion.
“I based this single on the everyday decisions we make that can affect our relationships positively or negatively. Get it wrong and we face blow-outs, door-slamming and worse, we just wish we done things differently. Get it right and it’s the best feeling in the world!”
Hailing from Northern Ireland is rising indie-rock artist Jack Devlin. With his distinctly unique approach to the genre, Devlin constructs sounds that are melodically anthemic and powerfully captivating.
With the closure of venues during the pandemic, Devlin chose to travel with a guitar busking on the streets of Ireland, writing constantly and using initiative to win over friends. He now has over 100 songs recorded in various states of readiness; all to be revealed in the coming months.
“The song is always the foundation of where I judge my success.”
Hailing from Sweden is newcomer garbagepink. With an invigorating approach to punk-pop, this talent constructs music that could easily serve as a soundtrack to Gen-Z life, while also maintaining a certain nostalgic flair for the 90’s.
‘San Francisco’ tells the story of an on and off relationship, the longing of a different place and how to suck at parallel parking.
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