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Tilda Allie – Theme II

London-based Swedish artist, producer and vocalist Tilda Allie has just unveiled one of the most sonically spectacular releases of the summer, in collaboration with Portuguese filmmaker Maria Nunes and composer Laura Lesourd.

‘Theme II’ showcases a conceptual style of sound that is luxuriously textured and cinematic. Allie builds a mysterious musical universe that is rich in character, while the track’s lyrics focus on themes like existentialism and capitalism.

“Inspired by the raw landscape of Sweden the strings and the contemporary but classical piano takes you on a cinematic journey into the Nordic wilderness.”

Aside from her ever-growing fanbase, Tilda’s work has also caught the attention of prominent tastemakers as noted as BBC Introducing and A&R Factory as well as VENTS, Wordplay, GAFFA and DNÜ magazines.

Tilda Allie

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Jourden – Flow

In one word, you could describe Jourden’s work as finessed.

One of the most impressive wordsmiths to grace our ears in a very long time, this emerging talent has been deservedly building a ton of traction since winning a Grammy U award in 2015.

‘Flow’ showcases the artist’s flair for songwriting perfectly, and will only increase this Brooklyn native’s momentum even further.

We encourage you to join the 113k monthly listeners who stream her sounds on Spotify here.

Jourden

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New Music: Dirty Blonde

Representing Britain’s next generation of world-class rock talent is Manchester duo Dirty Blonde, who have just unveiled a bold new single called ‘Don’t Cry (It Doesn’t Suit You)’.

While only forming in March this year, the musical project of Ailis Mackay and Hayley Tait has already found praise from the likes of BBC Radio 1, and played festivals as iconic as The Isle of Wight and Great Escape. Speaking on their new single, Dirty Blonde say:

“This song is a blend of different styles, drawing inspiration from various sources, but somehow it all comes together. Lyrically, it captures the essence of individuals who constantly fake remorse, only to repeat their actions again and again. The key takeaway from this song is to have faith in yourself and don’t tolerate negativity from anyone.”

With so much buzz being generated this early in their career, we think these ladies are most definitely ones to watch – so be sure to keep them on your radars!

Dirty Blonde

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Dirty Blonde Live UK Shows 2023

05/08 – Bingley Weekender
26/08 – Birmingham – What’s Happening Weekender
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15/09 – Manchester – CANVAS
16/09 – London – Water Rats
17/11 – Nottingham – Via Fossa
09/12 – Manchester – Lions Den

A Story Told – My Place

American outfit A Story Told are back with an energising banger to brighten up our weekends.

‘My Place’ was inspired by the concept of inner peace, and treats listeners to an anthemic fusion of indie, pop and rock.

“It’s about the ‘moment’ where you decide to create your ‘place’ of inner well-being and begin to focus on the things and people that truly bring value and meaning to your life, while eliminating (kicking out) the noise, the things, and people that don’t. I think when you do that, life reveals a new and exciting mindset & opportunities you weren’t able to see before.“

This acclaimed trio have amassed more than 25 million streams since releasing their debut record ‘Keep Watch’ back in 2016.

They’re currently readying their next album, called ‘Mundane Magic’ (out 20th October), of which vocalist Alex Chaney says:

“’Mundane Magic’ is the best way that I could possibly sum up this musical journey that the three of us have been on for years. A friend once told me that the industry is a pendulum. You leave relevance as quickly as you found it. ‘Mundane Magic’ is about the journey to arriving at this resolution of outlook. I’ve struggled with the band being a public measurement of my success. I’ve struggled with the thought that – maybe not everyone deserves your vulnerability. But to hell with that! As much as I’ve poured my life and difficult memories into A Story Told, it is 100% necessary for me me, and to our fans that I share the fact – that I’ve f*cked those memories out of my life.”

A Story Told

New Music: Cutty

Artists Amy Precious and Kev La Ka join forces to create a new duo, called Cutty.

Hailing from the city of Hull in England, this musical project creates distinctive pop sounds that are refreshingly experimental and intriguing in character.

‘Overdrive’ is the duo’s latest single, and has grown to become a fan favourite at their live shows. It’s a vivid and arresting piece of music that makes an immediate impact from the moment you press play, and is sure to add further momentum to this emerging outfit.

You can experience more of Cutty’s music on their Spotify by clicking here.

Cutty

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Beach Vacation x Cathedral Bells – Blurred Out

If you’re looking for some escapism this weekend, then Beach Vacation’s new collaboration with Cathedral Bells is the song for you.

‘Blurred Out’ is a gorgeously dreamy yet energetic slice of shoegaze that serves as the perfect soundtrack to these long and hazy summer afternoons.

The track is lifted from Beach Vacation’s forthcoming ‘Coping Habits’ sophomore album, which is scheduled for release on the 15th September.

The band have come a long way since forming in high school back 2012. To date, they’ve amassed more than three million career streams while also commanding close to 300k monthly listeners on Spotify alone.

Beach Vacation | Cathedral Bells

New Music: Izora

LA-based artist Izora is one of the most exciting finds that we’ve come across this week. Born and raised in India, this emerging singer and songwriter is building momentum thanks to her beautifully atmospheric dark-pop productions.

‘Goodbye’ is the artist’s latest single, and draws its sonic inspiration from icons like Lizzy McAlpine and Billie Eilish. Elaborating on the track’s lyrics, Izora explains:

“‘Goodbye’ is a dark pop ballad that is about being in a toxic relationship with someone who only gives you their attention and affection at their convenience.”

With support from heavyweight outlets as noted as Rolling Stone India and VH1 India, it seems only a matter of time before this starlet becomes a global name.

Izora

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New Music: Three Second Chances

We’ve got something a little unusual to share with you today; something refreshingly different and much-needed in today’s pop scene.

Three Second Chances consists of three American artists who are all above the age of 40. Through their distinctive and uplifting style of ‘Yacht Pop’, this group are reminding listeners that you’re never too old to take on the music industry.

“‘Out of Sight’ is a song about looking back and realising that you never should have been together in the first place. It’s an uptempo guitar/synth track with 80’s influences and a dark but energetic feel.”

While still relatively new (the band have only released a handful of singles so far), it’s clear that this trio are talented at what they do. Explore more of their music here.

Three Second Chances

yergurl – a lil bit

Australian talent yergurl is one of those rare triple-threats who excels at being a performer, composer and producer.

Immersive new single ‘a lil bit’ was wholly written and produced by the artist herself, and invites listeners into an atmospheric soundscape that is full of rich and interesting sonic textures. Elaborating on the song’s lyrics, yergurl says:

“‘a lil bit’ is about feeling paranoid that your significant other regrets how things ended with a past partner and perhaps still thinks about them.

The track is taken from the musician’s forthcoming mixtape, which is scheduled for release next February. In the meantime, be sure to follow the artist’s socials for more teasers.

yergurl has been a critic’s favourite since 2018, and has garnered praise from tastemakers as noted as Triple J, as well as NYLON, NME and PAPER magazines.

yergurl

Fake Dad – So Dramatic!

If you’re in the mood for some playful indie-pop this afternoon, then we’ve got the perfect song for you.

‘So Dramatic!’ is American duo Fake Dad’s latest single, and serves as a delightful dedication to all the people out there who are unafraid to express themselves and show their true emotions.

“As ‘So Dramatic!’ unfolds, it personifies the unfettered liberty and directionless spirit of young adulthood.”

Listeners might also recognise and enjoy elements of ‘Miami Spanglish’ on the track, which were performed by lead vocalist Andrea de Varona.

To date, this emerging outfit have accumulated over a million career streams while also commanding more than 45k monthly listeners on Spotify alone.

Fake Dad

New Music: Lewis Fitzgerald

In our opinion, Lewis Fitzgerald is a name that looks certain to hit the mainstream very soon.

With more than a million catalogue streams under his belt, this emerging London talent is already on his way to becoming one of the UK’s freshest stars.

Playing ‘Darling’ will explain why Fitzgerald’s music resonates with so many people. This is a song that radiates warmth and sincerity, thanks to its simple melody, captivating lyrics and beautiful vocals.

“I really wanna make a change in this world and I hope my music can do that. So thanks for listening and being a part of the fun AND LET’S KEEP VIBING.”

The future’s looking bright for this kid – and we can’t wait to see what comes next!

Lewis Fitzgerald

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New Music: Softmax

Softmax might just be one of the most exciting pop talents to have emerged from Chicago in quite some time.

After debuting in 2022 with her acclaimed record ‘But What If There Isn’t’ (listen here), this promising artist is back with another impressive release.

‘Swishers’ was produced alongside Joel Ford (who has worked with the likes of How To Dress Well and Oneohtrix Point Never), and famed Berlin-based electronic producer Gabriel Gifford.

“It’s about wanting to connect with the world and understand people while feeling further and further from it.”

With a style of sound that is refreshingly future-forward and experimental, the song demonstrates Softmax’s ease with pushing sonic boundaries. Keep this rising starlet on your radars!

Softmax

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New Music: krissy

In our view, Manhattan’s krissy is one of the most exciting pop talents to emerge from America’s East Coast in quite sometime.

New single ‘Want To Want Me’ showcases krissy’s bold and expressive style of songwriting perfectly. With its rocky undertones, the track delivers a sound that is as punchy as it is playful.

Having already amassed support from the likes of LADYGUNN and Wonderland magazines, this is one rising starlet everyone should keep an eye on.

krissy

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New Music: Keira Gray

Hailing from Alberta in Canada is 19-year old singer and songwriter Keira Gray, who has just released one of the season’s catchiest bops, suitably titled ‘Summer Lovin’ With You’.

Through its thoughtfully constructed production, the song treats listeners to a refreshing blend of electronica and pop, while the lyrics tell of those bittersweet moments that only seem to happen with summertime romances.

“The inspiration of the song ‘Summer Lovin’ With You’ is from a personal life experience of mine. The love and connection shown in the song is based on the summer I spent with someone who I felt very connected with. We were very close and felt as though we had been together for awhile however this was all cut short when we let the little things diminish our bond.”

Aside from her work as a budding artist, Gray is also an upcoming university student who will commence her BA in Education later this year.

Keira Gray

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Lucy Park – All Roads

Track of the week. We predicted some time ago that bossa nova would make its way onto the alternative R&B scene, and we’re happy to see that it’s finally happening!

In one word, Lucy Park’s new single ‘All Roads’ is sublime. This is a vivid sound that effortlessly encapsulates the joy and optimism of a summer romance, and is sure to propel Park’s name further into the mainstream.

“It’s a song about risking it all for a summer crush. I hope you can hear how much fun I had making it, it was one of those days in the studio where the whole song came together in a couple hours, and I’ve been dying for it to be out in the world ever since.”

As a prominent R&B-soul newcomer, Park currently commands more than 130k monthly listeners on Spotify alone. You can experience more of artist’s music here.

Lucy Park

STRABE – Honey

Acclaimed duo STRABE return with a shimmering new single to brighten up this grey and cold weekend here in London.

‘Honey’ is taken from the band’s forthcoming ‘How Our Love Grows’ album (out 20th Oct, pre-order here), and presents listeners with a disco-inspired style of alternative pop that is both uplifting and mesmerising to experience.

STRABE’s momentum continues to grow with each release. Aside from amassing more than eleven million career streams to date, they have also been praised by outlets as iconic as NME, Clash and Dork magazines.

You can catch STRABE performing live at London’s The Lower Third on the 14th September – tickets can be found here.

STRABE

New Music: Wolf and Love

Anyone who’s been in love will understand the complexities of being in a relationship; more so when it’s an open one.

Wolf and Love’s new single, called ‘Send You Home’, is inspired by the emotions that a person might experience when they find themselves falling for someone who is already committed.

“This song is very important to us. ‘Send You Home’ delves into the complexities of being gay and dating someone in an open relationship. The lyrics express my yearning to create unforgettable memories with this partner, hoping they linger in his mind when he returns to his boyfriend.”

The lyrics are playful yet honest, while the production lovingly treats listeners to a dreamy blend of synth and pop.

This emerging LA-based duo have just signed a publishing deal with iconic label Warner Chappell, so you’ll be hearing a lot more from them very soon!

Wolf and Love (Danny Wolf & Denny Love )

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Vigilantes – Fall Into You

British indie rockers Vigilantes continue their ascent to stardom with the release of a powerful new single today, called ‘Fall Into You’.

Through its vibrant production, captivating vocals and anthemic melody, this is one track you won’t forget any time soon.

“It’s about the power of love baby, and we know you will love it as much as we do, so send it to someone you want to fall into.”

There’s little doubt in our minds that Vigilantes will become one of the UK’s biggest rock names, so be sure to catch them live wherever you can.

The band will be performing at London’s iconic Old Blue Last on the 4th October, and The Drill in Lincoln on the 6th October 2023 (London tickets / Lincoln tickets).

Vigilantes

Lila Dupont – Deep End

Singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Lila Dupont is a promising new indie starlet hailing from New York.

‘Deep End’ is Dupont’s latest release, and is lyrically inspired by the times when we find ourselves slipping into a bad mental state, as well as the feelings of despair that come with it.

“I wrote ‘Deep End’ when I was eighteen following an extremely irregular period in which I was not writing songs. ‘Deep End’ is one of the most emotional songs I have ever written and was surprisingly one of the easiest for me to write as I wasn’t planning out how I wanted the song to sound but simply singing how I was feeling. ‘Deep End’ is a song about recognising that you are falling into a bad place mentally but not knowing how to pull yourself out of it.”

Impressively, Dupont’s music has already amassed more than 1.5 million cumulative streams on Spotify alone.

With such a natural flair for creating powerful and moving sounds, we predict that Dupont’s momentum will continue to rise further in the coming months.

Lila Dupont

Coby Sultan – The Moon Song

If you’re a fan of Tom Odell then chances are high that you’ll also fall in love with rising American singer and songwriter Coby Sultan.

‘The Moon Song’ is a sincere and emotive piece of music that presents heartfelt lyrics over a thoughtfully produced fusion of indie and folk. Elaborating further on the song’s inspiration, Coby says:

“I had been holding on to a really beautiful chord progression for several months, feeling like I had nothing left to say anymore about my relationship with my ex-girlfriend, Margo. Around May of 2022, I got an unexpected call from her. Time spent reminiscing over past memories and old polaroid photos re-inspired me to write another song for the project. Hearing her voice after such a long time brought up old feelings that made me realise how deeply I cared for this person still. Margo and I used to have this inside joke that she was constantly going through different phases. She would be really into one thing for a brief period, and then suddenly wake up feeling completely different about it. This was incredibly challenging for me, and I always wondered if I was just another phase she was parading through.”

Aside from his craft as a musician, Coby Sultan is also an accomplished soccer player who has competed professionally with teams in North America and the Netherlands.

‘The Moon Song’ is lifted from the artist’s forthcoming ‘Memories From Your Polaroids’ EP, which is out soon.

Coby Sultan

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