This is some of the finest soul you will likely experience for some time. The production itself balances between being future-forward while still respecting some of that old-school soul sound that is so timelessly beautiful.
New Music: Kemi Ade
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sakehands – THINK ABOUT ME
Alae – Please
Alae continue to deliver outstanding cuts of indie pop, and this latest release is no exception; here’s a soulful, emotive and thought provoking piece that deserves a listen.
“’Please’ is about looking at your life, or current situation and putting things into perspective. Figuring out what you want and what YOU are willing to do to make that your reality.” – Alex, Alae
Taken from the band’s ‘Lucy’s Mix Tape’ which is out now.
New Music: PEPPER
A British talent who has skilfully fused together RnB with pop, and added subtle hints of jazz and soul into the mix, to create something pretty unique and true to herself.
“Writing music is my therapy. I’ll continue to do it for the rest of my life. I want people to hear what I’m making and I wanna be able to talk about my journey into how I got into songwriting. I hope to inspire others to write and pen their feelings to paper.”
New Music: Shannen James
A fine fusion of power pop and indie. The song itself presents a classic story of troubled love in a finessed and charming way.
Look out for the debut EP, which is due for release at the end of September.
New Music: Abby Bella May
Mesmerising Australian dream pop, with melodies you’ll fall in love with and the most charming vocals.
Wafia – Good Things
New Music: Alix Page
Alix Page is still only 18-years old, yet has the kind of vocal that is so rich in character and emotion that it’s instantly captivating. Matched with an indie-pop vibe to her songs, this is a talent to watch out for.
“Inspiration strikes when it wants to and certain people pull it out of you, for better or for worse.”
New Music: cookii
A glitchy, hyper and hugely fun electro pop sound with a 90’s throwback that feels nostalgic but still well ahead of it’s time.
New Music: Ay Wing
A Berlin-based synth pop talent who seamlessly incorporates soul and RnB tones into beautifully melodic songs.
“I wrote ‘Antidote’ when I was going through a rough patch. Fortunately, there were people around who showed me love and helped me to lift my vibrancy. It was these moments that allowed me to come back to the present instead of being stuck in my own thoughts. Going through this experience taught me the importance of self-love and loving myself for the good, the bad, and the ugly.”
Pom Poko – Andrew
Norwegian quartet Pom Poko have released a song that feels both indie and totally bonkers at the same time, and I’m here for it!
Watch out for their second album, ‘Cheater’ which is out on the 6th November.
New Music: august brodie
A Canadian talent who’s style merges pop with subtle hints of alt-rock, to create a sound that carries lyrics which define the darkness from ending a relationship.
“Love is a game and there’s a moment when you both find yourselves battling each other when it’s ending for the last win. I’ve had relationships where it gets to the point where both sides become vindictive towards each other by trying to make the other love them even if they can’t do so themselves, and all so that they can come out on top. To me it’s just such a dark and twisted thing to do to someone who you once loved, to have it become a competition for the remainder of each other’s heart in the end, but it happens.”
New Music: Jack Duff
One of the brightest exports of late from Ireland, Jack Duff has a sound that encompasses the melancholy of youth, and delivers it to you in a finessed, effortlessly cool way.
Confidence Man – First Class Bitch
Confidence Man return with a track that mirrors those instantly recognisable 90’s rave beats that are so infectiously energetic. It’s an anthem to the inner narcissist in ourselves.
“I’d been thinking about this for a while now… It all started in London, when I saw a pair of socks with the words ‘first class bitch’ embroidered on them, hanging in a shop front window. I suddenly realised, I too was a first class bitch. I rushed back to the penthouse and penned this hit. Ever wondered what you hear when you die? This is it.” – Janet Planet, Confidence Man
New Music: Alex Gough
A new talent fresh out of Ireland who’s multi-genre approach to crafting music ends up in sounds that feel future-forward, while still inspired by the past.
“There have been plenty of parties I’ve gotten bored of just cause I’m distracted. ‘BACKSEAT’ is basically about all of the things I’m distracted by when really I should be in the moment. It’s also a song to play really loud in your car so I guess it all makes sense.”
New Music: Oranj Goodman
Track of the week. This is the kind of talent that still fires my excitement in new music discovery, ten years later. On the surface, this is not a straightforward sound to enjoy; it’s experimental, conceptual and quite bold.
But approach the song with an open mind and you will discover a beautifully warped world where Oranj Goodman blends soul, hip hop, RnB, and dark undertones of trip hop to create something so beautifully sublime.
“Growing up, religion was a big part of my life and it forced me to feel like someone I wasn’t. This song is about assessing how my Christian upbringing has made me feel because of my sexuality, and it’s also me coming out to the world as queer.”
Tayo Sound – Heartbreaker
Tayo Sound’s new release is a casual flirtation between the indie and the quirky. And the melody will stay with you all day…
“‘Heartbreaker’ came after a long day in the studio. We thought we were done but then Courage started playing this beat and I knew straight away it was gonna be a really special track. We had to stay and finish it and ‘Heartbreaker’ was born.”
New Music: Vassel & Rooby
This dance-pop duo from Belarus put Queen as one of their biggest inspirations ‘to bring a sense of Freedom for every soul who longs for it’.
Barselona – Landsby
The Danish duo have created a song that is so beautifully crafted that you feel a connection regardless of what languages you understand.
