“This piece of work is a kind of re-introduction to us, we finally feel as though the music we’re producing represents the music we want to hear and we’re really excited about that.”
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“This is the only track on the album where I (reluctantly) explore the idea of looking inward for self-love and affirmation — a theme I’ve often found a bit cringe, even though I know how important it is. It’s something we don’t talk about enough, especially within the context of romantic relationships, where love is so often tied to external validation. The fact that singing about self-love made me feel slightly uncomfortable and vulnerable felt like even more of a reason to lean into it.”
“I wrote ‘Waiting for You’ to dance with the shadow of someone I lost. The kick is my pacemaker, the synths are tears of joy in waveform, and a funky disco bass just makes life worth living.”
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“The song narrates the emotional journey of an imperfect protagonist who is well aware she is embracing toxic, typical player behavior. Throughout the track, KAYELLE expresses annoyance and spite but ultimately embodies a carefree nonchalance about the fleeting situation.”
“‘I Need More Than This’ is us exploring a mood between really heavy/fast and slow/chill. We don’t really have a song like this so it was fun to push ourselves in this way.”
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Alfitude favourite Mychelle returns with a sensational R&B masterpiece that really has turned this ordinary Sunday into a very Good Day.
Serving as the title track from the artist’s freshly released debut album (listen here), this is a song that drips in finesse. It celebrates the idea of leaving bad things behind us, and turning negatives into positives.
“It’s my way of saying goodbye to the chapters in my life that created bad days. Each time I walked out of the studio with one of these songs, I felt those bad days transforming into something good.”
Mychelle will embark on a European tour this coming autumn, with stops in France, the Netherlands, Germany and the UK. Dates and locations are listed below, but in the meantime, you can join the 135k monthly listeners that enjoy her songs over on Spotify right here.
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“I wrote this song back in 2021—before Orpheus, before Eurydice, before I knew what this project would become. It was born from grief and a longing for love in a fading world. Now, it marks the beginning of their descent—a moment of stillness where they face the truth: not everyone makes it into the spring. This song holds pain and beauty side by side, and in doing so, finds forgiveness for what’s been lost, and what still might be.”
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“When you don’t find a way of getting negativity out, it comes out in negative ways. The only way for me to talk about my feelings was through music. Especially when I was questioning a lot of things about religion and dealing with years and years of pent up guilt because my parents love this thing so much and I don’t. Writing music about it gave me a way to say to my parents ‘I’m not like you’. Music put it into words for me. It was a way to open the door for those difficult conversations to happen.”
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“I wrote ‘Without You’ two days after a breakup. It’s about not knowing who I was without him, not trusting myself to not go back, and feeling stuck in a cycle of being scared to leave and scared to stay.”
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The first thing that stands out to us when we play ‘Where did he go?’ is Sara Baroni’s beautifully delicate and melancholic voice.
This talent is already creating some great hype thanks to her thoughtful compositions, which blend soft pop with soulful indie. It’s all the more impressive when you discover that Baroni is a 17-year-old student who has been writing songs from as early as 2022.
“‘Where did he go?’ reflects on that in-between space where emotions surface before you’re ready to name them. Whether it’s about your own experience or watching a friend fall for someone, the song explores how easy it is to stay in denial when the truth feels a little too close.”
Baroni has amassed more than 250k career streams to date on Spotify alone. You can explore more of her songs here.
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TRACK OF THE WEEK
Irish-born and Brighton-based artist Franklin Mansion is one of the most interesting newcomers to come across our radars this spring.
The exciting prospect has a distinct approach with the way he creates his songs. The tracks are brave and experimental, yet still maintain an emotive essence which allows them to feel relatable.
“‘You Were Never Really Here (Chloroform)’ is about that blurry place where a relationship ends emotionally before it ends physically. It’s the fourth version of this track. I kept re-recording it until it felt honest. Everything you hear was recorded in my bedroom in Brighton.”
While there’s still not much out there about Franklin Mansion, we think that it’ll only be a matter of time before he starts building momentum. A debut album titled ‘Speak with Your Limbs’ is on the way, so be sure to follow this artist on the socials!
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Moon Construction Kit is the musical project of Swiss artist Olivier Cornu. This talent crafts an exceptional style of retro-inspired music that infuses eccentric, alternative pop with synth and indie.
New single ‘Long John Silver’ is a perfect example of Moon Construction Kit’s work. This track feels dreamy and nostalgic in character but also carries with it an undertone that is mysterious and intriguing.
“‘Long John Silver’ is an epic and hypnotic journey into duality. With its haunting melodies and retro-futuristic production, the track’s cinematic depth echoes the song’s main character’s shifting nature.”
The single follows on from Moon Construction Kit’s 2022 debut EP of the same name, which you can stream here.
“The song just flowed out of me and we knew straight away it was a hit. It’s a shame as I don’t have much of a following at all, I just spend all my time at home making music. Making music with your partner is also a very special unique experience. You get to write so quickly and honestly, mess around, not take yourself so seriously. It has really helped me grow as an artist in such a special way. As soon as Rndmbeats played the guitar loop the song just flowed out of me. It was so easy. It felt so nostalgic, so soft, so me, so silyla. At the time we were living in a small country town. I was going to the fields everyday and singing to the cows cause there was nothing else to do. Whenever I think of this song I think back to those fields. The nostalgia made me subconsciously reminisce about old relationships that had naturally, as life does, drifted away from me. all the love, and care, late nights, early mornings, memories and promises you make with people, just for them to become strangers. What was it all for? nothing in the end. but still this song has a sense of acceptance. I always write from a place for some sort of hope or acceptance. I am proud of the sonics and storytelling of this song, I feel it a pillar of my artistic journey.”
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“I’ve always had a good gut feeling for scary people. While it helps me protect myself, it can also make me distant and guarded. It touches on a more honest part of my character—my instinct to avoid, even when it might not always be the best response.”
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If you’re in the mood for some finessed R&B, then we’ve got a brilliant new talent to share with you today, going by the name of Anayka She.
This rising Brooklyn native has really impressed us not only with her songwriting but also with her silky smooth vocals and tight attention to detail in the making of her latest single, ‘Make it Me’.
“The song allows women to feel sexy while knowing exactly what they want and going after it.”
We’re quite sure this artist will grow in popularity over the coming months, and so she’s definitely one to watch. An exciting new addition to the R&B world who is deserving of the hype!
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“Growing up, I never knew the term of “intrusive thoughts” but often had them, and as I got older, my particularly remaining intrusive thought is around wanting to go inside of abandoned houses even if I know it’s a horrible idea. ‘Give In’ is about giving into the intrusive thoughts, and the relief and the consequences that happen after. The song was written in an afternoon in my producer’s studio, and was probably the fastest song from initially writing to execution.”
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L’ESPIRAL create a style of sound that is really hard to pin down. And that’s why we love it so much.
Upon a first listen, you wouldn’t tell what decade ‘Mr. Babylon’ was recorded in. It’s classic and nostalgic but still feels relatable in this age.
“The song is about a woman mourning lost love and finding that, beyond the death of a relationship, her memories live on in the dream worlds she has built inside herself. The song reflects that, even in love’s afterlife, life continues to bloom in silent and unexpected ways.” – Zoë Bleu, L’ESPIRAL
This duo (consisting of Zoë Bleu and Reggie Debris) are currently building momentum in the US while also preparing for the release of their debut album, “SQUAWK!”, cried Love, which is out on the 24th of October.
Until then, you can catch these folks performing at London’s iconic Shacklewell Arms on the 11th of June.
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“‘Girl’ is the most obnoxiously poppy and sing-alongable my music has ever sounded. I’m a huge Springsteen fan — he writes with depth, but his hooks fill stadiums. That’s the goal: great songwriting and mass connection.”
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DESTIN CONRAD’s ability to blend vulnerability with boldness has made him a standout artist in today’s R&B landscape. His highly anticipated debut album ‘LOVE ON DIGITAL‘ is out now.
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“I wrote this song about how an event or person can come into your life and flip things around in either a positive or negative way. It’s a chance to reflect on all the emotions you felt during and after that period.”
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