Swedish one man-band The Sweet Serenades (aka singer and songwriter Martin Nordvall) unveils his new single today, entitled ‘Back in Your Arms’.
Created alongside producer Johannes Berglund (who has worked with the likes of Fever Ray and Shout Out Louds), the song presents listeners with a beautifully emotive and captivating fusion of indie, alternative pop and folk.
Fans based in Germany will be pleased to know that The Sweet Serenades will be touring the country from 29th Oct to 6th Nov 2022 – tickets can be found here.
Rising British starlet Grace Gachot returns today with yet another slice of witty pop through the release of her new single ‘Beast & His Beauties’.
Serving listeners with an alternate ending inspired by the classic fairytale, the song looks at a relationship falling apart – eventually culminating in no ‘happily every after’.
The track marks Gachot’s follow-up to last month’s debut‘F*ckboy Tragedy’, which has already garnered close to 60k streams on Spotify alone.
Mikaela Stenmo continues Sweden’s proud tradition as being the home of electro-pop with the release of new single, ‘Heart Attack’.
Unmistakably Scandinavian in character, the song’s melancholic essence contrasts beautifully against an uptempo electronic production, while the lyrics tell of the stresses that come with being in love.
“The lyrics explore how I realise that I am the culprit in a fight between my ex boyfriend and I and try anything and everything to get him back. The song highlights the stress one feels when desperately trying to get a hold of someone they love.”
The song was originally conceived in 2020 with the help of Wille Enblad and Lucas Albrektsson, and has undergone two years of revisions before its release today.
One of New York’s most exciting alternative newcomers, Woz returns today with powerful new single ‘Child Support’.
Through it’s vulnerable and honest lyricism, the song looks at the artist’s relationship with his father – John Wozniak, who was the lead singer of rock group Marcy Playground in the 1990’s.
The track serves as a taster to Woz’s upcoming ‘At the Gulf’ project, which is scheduled for release on the 9th November 2022.
To date, this rising singer, songwriter and guitarist has not only garnered praise from noted tastemakers globally, but also counts the support of artists like The Struts and FLETCHER.
Listeners who enjoy more challenging sounds will appreciate the work of four-piece experimental outfit fearofmakingout.
By fusing elements of lo-fi indie, rock and alternative pop, this American collective of artists construct unique and eclectic songs that are immensely satisfying to experience.
Boldly showcasing their creative versatility and love of pushing boundaries, new single ‘floor 20’ features the talents ofNyzahir and is lifted from the band’s 7-track ‘Secret Third Thing‘ EP (out now).
Emerging from Perth is promising singer and songwriter Jarrod Jeremiah. While still only 20-years of age, this rising talent is already amassing a considerable fanbase thanks to his universally loveable style of sound.
New single ‘Hold My Hand’ is lifted from Jeremiah’s forthcoming ‘IM-MATURE’ debut EP (out 3rd Nov), and serves as an uplifting slice of soulful pop that is sure to become a soundtrack for the Australian summer ahead.
“I always thought I needed to write love songs or make up intricate stories… when the real story was right in front me – my life. This track sets the scene for my upcoming EP, a look back on my life and childhood and excitement for my future”.
Jeremiah has seen his music featured on prominent playlists like Apple Music AU and Spotify AU/NZ, garnering over 180k career streams to date and solidifying this artist’s name as one to watch.
Rising London-based genre-bending artist Barny Fletcher unveils a new mixtape project today, entitled ‘JETPACK’.
Consisting of ten tracks (including infectious new single ‘Weakness’), the mixtape presents listeners with sounds that seamlessly fuse elements of alternative hip hop with R&B and pop. Speaking on the project, Fletcher says:
“‘JETPACK’ started out as a 3 track pack of songs. Over time I kept adding to it and eventually stopped myself at 10 before it turned into a double side album. During Covid, studio sessions weren’t really possible, so I found myself writing to beats from the internet, just how I used to when I first started writing. The process was refreshing actually.“
“I’ve worked with Platinum producers & Grammy winners, but nothing compares to writing a hot song to a beat which has been hiding in a corner of the infinite labyrinth, which is the internet. ‘JETPACK’ has energy and all the songs serve a purpose. Front to back. Listen and enjoy.”
With more than 73k monthly Spotify listeners and millions of career streams to date, Fletcher is a promising talent who has already garnered praise from noted tastemakers like i-D, Notion, NME. BBC Radio 1 and Earmilk amongst others.
Representing some of Nashville’s most exciting new music, Dylan Dunn is a singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who crafts indie-pop sounds that are refreshingly experimental and bold in tone.
New single ‘I’m Not Clyde’ was produced by Adam Castilla from Californian rock outfit The Colourist, and tells of the times when we commit ourselves to someone who we know is not right for us.
“‘I’m Not Clyde’ embodies the idea of trying to force a square peg through a round hole. I really wanted to capture the sense of a match made in heaven that was bound to fall apart in the end, and using Bonnie and Clyde’s imagery felt too perfect to pass up.”
Dunn is currently readying himself for the release of a new upcoming EP. In the meantime, fans can enjoy his debut ‘Blue Like You’ project (out now).
Canada has been the home to some of the most impressive emerging pop talents this year, and today’s introduction of Alle The Dreamer continues with this trend.
New single ‘Lonely Hallucinations’ was produced and co-written alongside Derek Hoffman (who has also worked with the likes of RALPH and Grae), and presents a gorgeously charming pop sound that is impossible not to be moved by.
“I wrote this song about being stuck in between the past and the present. It’s a break up song about my inability to see clarity and wanting peace. Feeling paralysed in my decisions and constantly reliving memories from the past. I also have this deep fear of making mistakes and then regretting them in the future. So it was kind of like all of these mixed feelings that were coming up. You know when someone is talking to you, but you’re just somewhere else, lost in a memory? Yeah that’s Lonely Hallucinations. It’s about all the thoughts and memories that live in your head that no one knows about.”
While also working on her own solo material, Alle has collaborated on projects for notable global artists like DVBBS, Morgan Page, Little Mix and Suho.
Brixton-based talent ESS_WEST returns today with some beautifully tender wholesome visuals to accompany his latest single, ‘You’.
Described by the artist as ‘a short tale of appreciation for what is yours’, the Garreth Chan-directed video employs storytelling and cinematic techniques to carry the message that you are enough for someone, regardless of life’s circumstances.
Since it’s release earlier in the summer, ‘You’ has found its way on to the airwaves of prominent outlets like Kiss FM, BBC 1Xtra and Capital Xtra – pushing ESS_WEST’s name further into the mainstream.
London-based outfit kid apollo seem to do no wrong with their recent run of releases.
Melancholic new single ‘leave her’ continues to showcase the trio’s impressive style of alternative R&B, and was inspired by the difficulties of knowing which path is best for you.
“This song talks about how I feel when you’re being pulled in two different directions but don’t know which way will sit best with you. Everyone around you tries to have good intentions but ultimately, only you can figure it all out. The song needed lots of space to breathe sonically in order to contradict the message of the actual song.”
Fans of this emerging group will be pleased to know that an upcoming EP, entitled ‘u the real star here’, is scheduled for released on the 19th November via Sweat Entertainment.
Hailing from Canada is promising newcomer KT Laine. With a beautifully balanced approach to indie-folk, this talent crafts sounds that feel subtle, delicate and understated in tone, while also featuring honest and moving lyricism that is relatable with many listeners.
Recorded using a vintage Tascam tape machine, new single ‘Again’ was inspired by a time in Laine’s life when her partner had left for tour – leaving the artist to wonder whether the relationship should continue or end.
“At times I was grateful for that distance, and other times I really did mind that it was such a long way home. This song is a double edged sword in that way.”
The song is lifted from Laine’s forthcoming debut album, ‘Knock Knee’,which is out soon via Victory Pool Records.
One of the most exciting pop discoveries of the week has been Guatemalan-born and LA-based singer-songwriter Liam Jones.
‘New Love’ showcases a perfected sound that feels nostalgic and dreamy in tone, yet still maintains a current edge. This is a song that is near impossible not to feel some kind of love for, and marks Jones as one US talent to keep on your radars.
“This is a song about moving on from having your ‘heart ripped out’ and being ready to take on new life and ‘new love’. It’s about feeling positive about all the possibilities life has to offer. About being OK with change and being excited about what can be! At the same time struggling from the constant memory of the relationship you’re getting over.”
Aside from releasing his own work, Jones is also an accomplished songwriter who was worked alongside the likes of Grace Weber.
Belgian duo Promis3 unveil a nostalgia-tinged electro banger that will likely please anyone who grew up within the 90s and 00’s dance club scenes – through to today’s discerning Gen Z listeners.
Inspiring new single ‘Atlantis’ is the kind of song that makes you yearn for a dance floor, and is released alongside some captivating visuals which were directed by Lennert Madou.
To date, this emerging hyperpop outfit have garnered praise from tastemakers as notable as Wonderland, Paper, Earmilk and Metal Magazine.
One of the most exciting newcomers to emerge this month has been artist and producer Zak Khan.
Through a tasteful blend of lo-fi pop, indie and soulful funk, new single ‘WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?’ is a refreshingly uplifting sound that is impossible not to fall in love with.
While the single serves as Khan’s first solo project, this talent is actively involved within the Minneapolis scene, and has collaborated with the likes of FruitPunchLoverBoy, Honeybutter and papa mbye.
Showcasing some of Brighton’s finest emerging sounds, indie outfit Nature TV unveil their stunning new single today, entitled ‘Self Esteem’.
Describing themselves as ‘door-to-door heartbreak salesmen’, this rising quartet have already garnered praise from the likes of CLASH, DIY, The Line of Best Fit and BBC Radio 1 thanks to their unique fusions of indie, pop and psychedelic rock
Already seasoned performers, Nature TV have performed on noted stages such as the Alternative Escape and Wild Paths festivals, and are currently on a UK-wide headline tour (tickets can be found here).
Delivering some of the UK’s most interesting cuts of indie since 2017, Bad Sounds return with anthemic new release ‘Nu Me Nu Yu’.
Refreshingly playful and uplifting in tone, the track follows on from January’s acclaimed ‘Escaping from A Violent Time Vol 2.’ EP.
The project of brothers Callum and Ewan Merrett, Bad Sounds have had an impressive run of releases to date, garnering critical praise from the likes of The Line of Best Fit, Clash, Wonderland, The Guardian and MTV among others along the way.
Rising American singer and songwriter MARIS unveils a music video for her anthemic new single ‘Heavenly Bodies’.
An indie-pop banger in every sense of the word, the track serves as a teaser for next year’s EP release. Elaborating on the visuals for the song, MARIS explains:
“Making the music video for ‘Heavenly Bodies’ was the manifestation of years’ worth of dreaming. From the time ‘Heavenly Bodies’ was just a demo, I had massive ideas for what the visual world could be. I’ve made a few different PowerPoints, then wrote out a rough shot list, which my co-director, Caro, ironed out and added her film expertise to.”
With support from the likes of Wonderland already under her belt, MARIS is most certainly a talent to watch out for in 2023.
Track of the week. Izzi De-Rosa may not be a known name to mainstream audiences (yet), but this emerging British talent is already garnering significant traction thanks to releases like ‘Love & Roulette’, which has amassed more than three million streams to date.
New single ‘love u in the morning’ presents listeners with witty lyricism over a refreshingly original production that features elements of punchy pop, indie and punk-rock.
Commanding almost 90k monthly listeners on Spotify and over 400k followers on TikTok alone, De-Rosa looks set to take on her biggest year yet.
Portuguese starlet Nana Lourdes returns with a perfected electronic sound that is both eccentric and relatable in equal measures.
‘F* Up Person’ is the kind of song that showcases a style of pop that is future-forward and experimental, yet still carries some mainstream appeal.
“I’ve always felt like I was in the middle of two worlds: commercial pop and alternative music. I want to be a bridge between those worlds. I want to be known as a curator, but make songs that the masses can enjoy.”
To date, Lourdes has accumulated well over three million catalogue streams on Spotify alone, while also garnering praise from the likes of Ones To Watch, KXLU and Grimy Goods.
