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FLO – Losing You

As far as pop music goes in this Gen Z era, few emerging bands have managed to reach levels of stratospheric success as rapidly as BRIT Rising Star Award winners FLO.

And just to round off the year in true style, the trio have released another new single, entitled ‘Losing You’.

“It’s fitting that ‘Losing You’ is being released this time of the year as it’s all about going through a loss but somehow being comforted by it. It reminds you of how content you are by yourself and finding that cheerful spirit during a tough time.”

It seems a certainty at this stage that FLO will officially become the UK’s next big global musical export; and we can’t wait to see what lies ahead for this enormously talented group of ladies.

FLO

merrymount! – The State I’m In

merrymount! are a four-piece outfit hailing from Cesena in Italy. Originally formed in 2012, this group of musicians have so far released two EPs and a studio album, entitled ‘Heart of Universe’.

Today’s unveiling of melodic new single ‘The State I’m In’ showcases an impressive and energising fusion of indie, pop and rock.

“An essential element of our work is above all listening, in music as in life.”

Through its considered production, this is a sound that feels both classic and future-forward in equal measures. Keep an eye out for these chaps over the coming year!

merrymount!

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New Music: Cut The Kids In Half

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Cut The Kids In Half is the brand new musical project of teenage brothers Jack and Charlie Silver.

Fans of music royalty like Lou Reed, Thom Yorke and Leonard Cohen should also find a lot of love for this promising American duo, who today unveil their debut single, ‘The Quiet Life of August’.

“‘The Quiet Life of August’ is a raw display of distorted guitars and passionate vocals that captures the complexities of working class families. The song is written from the perspective of an aging parent reflecting on their life and the lives of their children.”

Crafting a distinct style of indie-rock that feels almost timeless in its sound, this outfit present songs that feel raw and powerfully moving, while still maintaining a sense of relatability.

Cut The Kids In Half

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Dance Yourself Clean – Losing Focus

American legends Dance Yourself Clean return with one of their most impressive releases to date.

‘Losing Focus’ is a dazzling piece of electronic music that feels alive and energising, while also carrying with it some vivid and captivating lyricism.

“This one was literally two years in the making y’all… We’ve never redone, rearranged, revamped or restarted a song more times in our lives. All the pain was worth it though, because we think this song is really special.”

If you’re based in Seattle or Los Angeles and have yet to make plans for New Year’s Eve, Dance Yourself Clean have organised parties in both cities – details can be found here.

Dance Yourself Clean

Miko – All I Have (feat. Kyle Dion)

Two emerging stars have joined forces to create one of the weekend’s biggest anthems.

‘All I Have’ is the collaborative effort between Canadian artist Miko and American singer Kyle Dion, and serves listeners with a bold and energising mix of indie, pop, punk and R&B.

Miko has garnered praise from the likes of Clash Magazine, Fashionably Early, Before The Data and Early Rising, while Dion currently commands more than 700k monthly listeners on Spotify.

Miko | Kyle Dion

young friend – little pieces

Rising Canadian alt-pop artist young friend (aka Drew Tarves) returns with an epic new release entitled ‘little pieces’.

Through Tarves’ sharp and honest lyricism, the song looks at the habits we continue to keep after a relationship ends.

“’little pieces’ is a grand and heartfelt song that reflects on past relationships and how even though that person is no longer around, you still find yourself participating in their habits and mannerisms.”

The track heralds a new collection of work from young friend, who’s recent ‘HOW DID WE GET HERE?’ record (out now) was supported by SHEESH Media, Ones to Watch, The Luna Collective and many others.

young friend

Ally Hills – manipuLIES

LGBTQ+ entertainer, influencer and musician Ally Hills treats us all to a slice of premium electro-pop wth her new single, ‘manipuLIES’.

Ally’s girlfriend had written the original lyrics to the song when she was only ten years old. After uncovering them fourteen years later, Hills then turned the words into the supreme pop bop that you are currently enjoying.

“I never thought I would actually release ‘manipuLIES’ because it was made just for fun. After finding some childhood memorabilia, my girlfriend sent me a photo of lyrics she had written when she was ten and that night I turned them into a song to give to her on our third date the next day. As far as the meaning goes, the lyrics are pretty straight forward, but at the end of the day the song is simply a sentimental inside joke between her and I more than anything else.”

Since launching her YouTube channel back in 2012, Hills has worked her way to become one of the internet’s most influential and loved LGBTQ+ artists, amassing close to a million subscribers on YouTube and more than 320k followers on Instagram alone.

Ally Hills

New Music: Markella

As far as premium emerging Scandipop goes, you’ll struggle to find someone as impressive as Greek-Norwegian newcomer Markella.

‘Burn Again’ is a rousing and anthemic fusion of electronica and synth that perfectly encapsulates the feelings of melancholy which Norwegians portray so well in their music.

With more than half a million streams from just two singles, Markella will undoubtedly become one of the Nordic region’s biggest creative exports in the year ahead.

Markella

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Bloody Civilian – How To Kill A Man

It’s been a stellar year for genre-defying Nigerian newcomer Bloody Civilian, who’s hit debut ‘Wake Up’ not only featured African legend Rema, but also ended up garnering more than three million streams in the space of just weeks.

Now she returns with follow-up single, ‘How To Kill A Man’. Epic, bold, intense and utterly captivating in tone, the song only adds further confirmation that this is one global superstar in the making.

“I love writing stories and telling stories and sharing what is on my mind without consequences.”

If you’re obsessed with this song as much as we are, you’ll be pleased to know that Bloody Civilian has also recorded an acoustic edit – which can be found here.

Bloody Civilian

North Naim – S.O.M

Genre-bending extraordinaire North Naim returns with a sublime fusion of alternative R&B and indie-soul through his new single ‘S.O.M’.

Co-produced by the Naim himself, the song continues to showcase the Swiss-Angolan singer, rapper and multi-instrumentalist’s extraordinary musical craftsmanship.

While still on his third single, Naim has already accumulated more than half a million career streams to date.

North Naim

LCY – 0NLY 0NE

London-based creative LCY have unveiled a sensational new club anthem, entitled ‘0NLY 0NE’.

Lifted from their upcoming ‘/Y\’ EP (scheduled for release on 18th January 2023), the track presents listeners with an exhilarating up-tempo sound that leaves you yearning for a dance floor.

“Overall it’s just trying to be a song to shake your bum to non-abrasively in the club, or at home in your own little box.”

LCY has marked themselves as one of the UK’s most accomplished new talents, garnering high praise from the likes of BBC Radio 1, Mixmag, DJ Mag, The Line of Best Fit, Hunger Magazine and many more.

LCY

New Music: DARKOWA

Norwegian starlet DARKOWA crafts a style of electronic pop that is future-foward and experimental, but still feels accessible enough for any listener to form a connection with.

‘Aquarius’ is taken from the rising artist’s debut EP, ‘Time Machine’ (out now), and showcases a dreamy sound that is somehow both ethereal and playful at the same time.

Supported by tastemakers as prominent as Wonderland and 730 magazines, DARKOWA is one of the most exciting Nordic talents to keep on your radars in 2023.

DARKOWA

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Caleb Peters – HOLD

While still only 19-years of age, Detroit artist Caleb Peters already holds a number of hits under his belt – including recent release ‘Carousel Remix’, which has garnered more than 300k streams on Spotify alone.

Peters now returns with a perfectly constructed fusion of hyperpop and electronica through his new single, ‘HOLD’.

Energising as it is playful, the song further solidifies this talent as one of Michigan’s most promising newcomers.

Caleb Peters

Blanco Palamera – MUNDO PEQUENO

Genre-bending Spanish outfit Blanco Palamera unveil their latest single, entitled ‘MUNDO PEQUENO’.

Truly eccentric in every sense of the word, song finds the Galician duo fusing dark indie and lo-fi pop with essences of psychedelica and dub music.

The creative project of musicians Manuel Blanco and Xoan Dominguez, Blanco Palamera have gained considerable momentum within their home nation, accumulating more than 8 million career streams to date on Spotify alone.

Blanco Palamera

New Music: Kate

Sometimes, the simplest of songs can be the most moving. This is certainly the case with ‘Bed of Roses’ by rising newcomer Kate Griffiths, aka Kate.

Hailing from New Zealand, this singer and songwriter creates delicate pieces of music that feel emotive and sincere in tone.

While not much is yet known about Kate, it’s safe to say that this will be one Kiwi starlet to watch out for next year.

Kate

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New Music: mau from nowhere

Kamau Wainaina (aka mau from nowhere) is a rising Kenyan-British multidisciplinary creative who was born in Nairobi and raised in Kenya, Britain and the Netherlands.

As a self-produced musician, Wainaina creates impressive sounds that are both refreshingly unique in character and lyrically intelligent in tone.

Songs like ‘Habits’ (which was inspired by our behaviours) showcase Wainaina’s artistry perfectly. This is a piece of work that is not only thoughtfully constructed, but also provides listeners with a feeling of hope.

Already garnering support from the likes of NATIVE Magazine, mau from nowhere is proving himself to be one of the brightest talents to emerge from East Africa.

mau from nowhere

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PinkPantheress – Boy’s a liar

British breakout star PinkPantheress ends the year with one final slice of electronic pop perfection through new single ‘Boy’s a liar’.

Co-produced by the iconic Mura Masa, the track is not only infectiously catchy but also massively uplifting in tone.

Fans can catch PinkPantheress alongside Don Toliver on Baby Keem’s latest release, entitled ‘killstreaks’ (out now).

PinkPantheress | Mura Masa

New Music: Tobias

Emerging from the United States is 26-year old indie artist, singer and songwriter Tobias.

Lifted from Tobias’s ‘Two Birds’ album (their first via True Panther Sounds), ‘House On Fire’ is a bold, raw and energising mix of indie-rock and pop.

“The record is a kind of mission statement, intimate and inspired, borne of seclusion and intense contemplation: of youth, of reinvention, of the self, and even of quantum physics. It whispers in your ear, and then it howls.”

With support from heavyweights as noted as FADER Magazine and Complex, 2023 might well be Tobias’s biggest year yet.

Tobias

New Music: SupremeDae

One of the most exciting rap newcomers to watch out for next year will be US-based talent SupremeDae, who has just unveiled his latest release.

Written as an ode to a love interest, melodic new single ‘Special’ treats listeners to a charming mix of alternative R&B and soul.

An artist already on the rise, SupremeDae currently commands more than 44k monthly listeners on Spotify, while his collection of releases so far have amassed well over half a million streams to date.

SupremeDae

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New Music: Leftwich

We’ve showcased Nashville talent almost every week in 2022, and this time it’s the turn of innovative duo Leftwich.

Representing the city’s bustling alternative scene, this musical project (consisting of musicians Elijah & Lex Leftwich) create beautifully textured sounds that fuse dreamy lo-fi pop with elements of shoegaze.

Debut single ‘On A Roll (In The Cold)’ was co-created by Grammy-nominated personnel Jorge Elbrecht (Japanese Breakfast, The Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Sky Ferreira) and Heba Kadry (Garbage, Byork).

“The song means whatever you want it to mean.” – Lex Leftwich

Leftwich

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