Category: Music
New Music: Desmond Myers
If you close your eyes and let this song play, you’ll experience a beautifully minimal, soulful sound that lets you escape to a very special place in your mind.
Peach Tree Rascals – Deer
“This song is about giving yourself that shot, and celebrating when you win it. I’d like to think that if you let life keep passing by without taking a chance or living your dream, you’ll live with that feeling of ‘what if.’” – Joseph (Peach Tree Rascals)
Ebenezer – Melanin
While protests have starts to calm down across the world, the conversation on racial inequality is definitely here to stay. Ebenezer’s new release delivers a powerful statement beautifully.
New Music: Alcoves
Canadian pop with a lo-fi essence that feels both warm and nostalgic in equal measures.
“I wrote this song as an anthem of change in my life and I want to strive to have my art work towards bringing people together in supporting community.”
“In trying to find tangible ways to support Black and Indigenous communities I decided that all Bandcamp sales going forward (including merch, etc) will be donated to different organisations on a monthly basis.”
New Music: TATYANA
Proving that the UK continues to push boundaries in the world of music, TATYANA is an eclectic talent who is both a classically-trained harp player and also a master at electronic soft-pop. While the sound is pretty minimalistic, it’s packed with a sense of playfulness, joy, and intrigue.
New Music: Emanuel
Ash Minor – Hit Different
Ash Minor continues to gain momentum through his polished take on RnB. This track evolves into a hazy, rock-inspired sound that is sublime to experience.
New Music: Halo Kitsch
As far as up and coming indie pop talents go, Halo Kitsch is one to watch. Punchy beats bounce between being dark and retro, while the distinctive vocal carries through so powerfully.
“I wrote this song after a broken hearted boy broke my heart and proceeded to watch all the chaos he had created in my life, hoping he’d come back down to earth.”
New Music: Seph Cove
Sublime and stunning, Melbourne talent Seph Cove has released an atmospheric debut which elevates folk-pop into something beautifully overwhelming and emotive.
“This song represents a time of emotional confusion for me. I wasn’t sure how I felt, and I wasn’t sure how this other person felt, all I knew was that the chemistry was there. Nothing ever came of it, and I guess this song invokes some nostalgia about that time as well. The blissful naivety of a simple crush.“
Lil Halima – Friends
Alfitude favourite Lil Halima returns with a disco edge that I am absolutely mesmerised by. One of Norway’s consistently impressive talents.
New Music: DJ Shaan
Already a sensation in his native India, DJ Shaan makes his Casablanca Records debut with summer-fresh banger ‘Paradise’. It’s a perfected dance beat with a melodic flow that feels intense and euphoric in equal measures.
New Music: Rilès
If you are yet to be acquainted with Rilès then this is the time! The French-Algerian rapper is making significant impact globally and his unique style is pretty captivating right from the start.
“I was making music for fun to share a vibe other than something really lyrical or too romanticised or something that’s too poetic. I just wanted to go with the vibe and the flow. It was really no problem and no pressure while creating.”
Arca + ROSALÍA – KLK
Mai Kino – Lungs
“’Lungs’ started with an image in my head, of people living underwater… I wrote it a while ago but in many ways it mirrors what’s going on in the world at the moment.”
New Music: Ava Lily
“For me ‘Blameless’ feels empowering. I wrote it in the most real way. I literally woke up in the night to loads of texts from an ex and was overwhelmed by this feeling of comfort just being alone. It was the first time I didn’t need him, or anyone. It was a beautiful realisation. It felt like it was the first time I had a choice… like yeah, I could go back there but it kinda feels nicer to not fuck myself over again this time. I’m making friends with myself. It was a powerful moment.”
Jay London x Criss Jrumz – Back To The Bars
Conscious hip hop with a minimal beat structure and an effortlessly smooth melodic flow of lyrics.
“There’s lots of power in our community right now, power strong enough to finally end systematic oppression and racism. And that kind of power comes with a lot of stress, pain, sadness and anger. With that in mind, I felt three minutes of entertainment would ease the stress we’re all facing and give us a moment to relax. Not to stop ourselves in our mighty quest, but something to give ourselves a break.”
Criss Jrumz
Watch: Lola Young – Same Bed
“‘Same Bed’ is a song about waking up next to different people, to put it bluntly. It’s a lust song. But it’s also a self reflective song that looks at how I feel within myself and the different struggles I face when it comes to love and lust. It also shows how dismantled and strange my mind can be when it’s flicking between a hundred thoughts a second.”
Future Jr. – Pressure
New Music: Ryan Woods
Track of the week. With everything happening around us right now, it’s nice to hear something a little more light-hearted every now and again. This is a mellow yet playful indie pop sound, with some very relatable lyrics to a lot of us.