why u so sour you like citrus
We so apart by only inches
you wrapped my head up
With these switches
Sylo Nozra – Citrus
Category: Music
Chloe Lilac – D/BAG
It’s hard to believe that Chloe Lilac is still just 18-years old. With each release we have seen a confident, self assured pop star in the making evolve more and more into someone who’s sureness is so empowering to experience.
“As a young woman I’m so conditioned to just take what men give me and thank them for it. These songs on my EP are about empowering myself and my listeners to give them strength to manifest confidence. It’s for myself and for them. It’s both.”
Chloe’s sophomore EP is released today, give it a listen here.
New Music: SHOCKEY
A stoner’s anthem for 2020 comes in the shape of this debut from LA-based outfit SHOCKEY.
As he would personally attest, ‘Weed inspires the soul and a healthy soul inspires great art.” With that in mind, this is a fun sound that is not only incredibly catchy but a refreshingly bold take on the indie pop genre.
“So many friends and artists out there are releasing AMAZING content and writing the best songs of their lives at the moment. I hope that my releasing of ‘HIGH’, especially during this chaos is seen as a sign of confidence and goodwill – also as a message that we should all stay HIGH ON LIFE.”
Jake Knox – Changes (feat. Bipolar Sunshine, Chance Pena)
Originally written by Jake for his wife as a song he could sing to while he was on tour, the track has taken on a new meaning during the Covid times, when so many of us are separated by distance.
Featuring the multi-platinum talent that is Bipolar Sunshine and Chance Pena, the song is a retro-soul throwback jam with hints of pop and RnB.
New Music: Taylor DeBlock
LA talent Taylor DeBlock crafts a mellow sound that incorporates pop with RnB in a way that feels alternative yet still classic.
“‘Right Way’ speaks to the pain and frustration surrounding a failed relationship.”
Mr. Gnome – Gold Edges
A rock banger from this American indie outfit. This is a song that makes a statement instantly and grabs you by the neck from the first chord.
Watch out for the upcoming double LP, ‘The Day You Flew Away’ which is out on 16th October via El Marko Records.
New Music: Sammy Rae
Singer, songwriter, composer and multi-instrumentalist Sammy Rae’s style blends several genres together; from classic rock, pop and soul, through to the blues. The resulting sound comes in the shape of beautifully melodic pieces of music that feel warm and relatable.
“‘Living Room Floor’ is a song about finding home and contentment in the present moment. Looking hopefully towards the future without discrediting the magic and importance of the present.”
New Music: Vikki Gilmore
An indie-folk talent from Montreal who creates an ethereal and dreamy sound. The creation of this song was entirely recorded, and produced remotely due to Covid.
And with that, the lyrics are inspired by these very unusual times that we live in; our human natures of overthinking and loneliness, and our worries and self-doubt which overshadow the joy of being in relationships.
Dua Lipa and The Blessed Madonna – Club Future Nostalgia
New Music: STVN
A finessed fusion of pop and jazz, with melodies that stay with you for a good while. This track feels cute, elevated dreamy and charming… just a really lovely sound to vibe with.
“I tried to capture the literal feeling of being in a dream state or on a sugar high.”
Nick Wilson – Everybody But Me
I’ve featured Nick Wilson so many times on the site over the years, and I am always impressed by the level of consistency that this 25-year-old talent maintains with each release. The music speaks for itself; introspective lyrics compliment the simple melodies beautifully.
“‘Everybody But Me’ is a song about hitting your lowest point, and feeling like it’s impossible to climb back up. It’s so easy to see what you think is other people at their happiest when you’re at your lowest, and it’s in that comparison that you end up feeling even worse, lonely and on your own. This song for me was a way of articulating that need to be helped out of that hole by the person you love the most. Sometimes we need to be reminded that we are good enough; to be shown what we can’t see ourselves.”
New Music: Zikai
Having already garnered more than 7.5 million streams from previous tracks, Zikai is one Swedish name to watch out for. With a style of music that encompasses soul, RnB and pop, her songs feel immediately familiar while still fresh.
“I came home from the club knowing that I would use the crazy things that happened that night for this song. I wanted to describe that feeling of waking up and not remembering much from the night before, except the mistakes and maybe some failed attempts to reach some kind of euphoria. It’s about being in your early twenties, and not knowing exactly what direction in life you should take or what type of people you should give your energy to.”
Check out the debut EP ‘Make You Mine’ here.
Palace Winter – Won’t Be Long
Palace Winter wanted to create the feeling of a ‘gospel choir in space’ as an intro to this track, and that’s just the start of how eclectic this release from the Danish duo is.
Synth, soul and pop all bounce alongside one another in a sound that feels experimental and just downright cool.
Taken from the upcoming album ‘…Keep Dreaming, Buddy’ which is set to be released on 23rd October.
jackson lee morgan – falling down
One of the brightest American pop prospects of late, jackson lee morgan returns with a track that flirts between being bonkers and future-forward at the same time.
“‘falling down’ is about realising your life is spiralling but choosing to embrace the thrill of the plummet down.”
Fanny Andersen – Complicated
Norwegian pop starlet Fanny Anderson returns today with a song that is exactly as you would hope for and expect; a total banger, complete with pulsating beats, punchy lyrics and an infectious melody.
“I was inspired to write about the complexities of love and life. This song is about falling for someone who’s really not right for you, and how this can make life feel very complex along with everything else that life throws your way”.
New Music: Liz Cass
A mix of soul-pop and chilled disco, with a dose of some dreamy and hazy vibes from a refreshing London talent. A truly euphoric experience.
“It’s about getting caught up in the throes of love and those feelings at the very beginning. Being drawn to someone or a love that’s not necessarily good for you, but too dangerous and exciting to put down.”
Natty Wylah – Cinders
A deeply conceptual and intense piece of hip hop, with thought-provoking wordplay and luxuriously dark orchestral arrangements.
“‘Cinders’ speaks of insanity: the story of navigating pressures and offers those who oppose ‘nothing but this fire and smoke.”
New Music: Ollie Norton
A bold and exciting new British talent with an exceptionally distinctive vocal. The song was entirely written, produced and recorded by Ollie, and tells of the darker side of falling in love.
“‘Dancing With The Devil’ is a song about being possessed by love. A love conjured by a female entity that is no good for you, but no matter how hard you try to fight it, you keep going back for more.”
New Music: JÆGER
Sassy, bold and yet somehow still playful electro pop from a Norwegian talent who isn’t afraid to lay out raw emotions on the table for listeners to connect with.
This is one export from Nordic nation to look out for, having already garnered over 170k Spotify streams form previous releases.
Look out for the upcoming EP ‘My First Extended Play’ which is due out in November.
New Music: Ella Bee
A gorgeously emotive, dark and raw piece of indie pop. The intensity on this song really shines through, and completely captivates you with its story of heartbreak.
“It is about dealing with the aftermath of a failed relationship, how nobody at the time could compare to what I had before and how hard it is to see people from your past move on. I tried to capture how it feels when things change and all you want is for everything to go back to how it was before, but there’s nothing you can do. How the only way to make the days go by is to drown it away.”