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New Music: CLAVIS 7EVEN

Track of the week. CLAVIS 7EVEN is one of the most exciting artists to emerge from the Midlands in a very long time.

Born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and currently residing in Wolverhampton, this talented singer, rapper, songwriter and producer creates future-forward hip hop sounds that also incorporate other genres as diverse as Afrobreat, R&B and electronica.

‘LOSIN U’ is CLAVIS 7EVEN’s latest release, and is likely to become one of the summer’s biggest anthems.

The artist has been supported by the likes of BBC Introducing and Fashionably Early, while his music has found its way onto prominent playlists like Spotify’s Fresh Finds, New Music Friday UK and Essence.

CLAVIS 7EVEN performs his ‘King of The West’ headline show at the NAC in Newhampton on 8th September – tickets can be found here.

CLAVIS 7EVEN

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BASH! – Captain Sensible

We’re starting the new week with an energising slice of alt-pop from London-based outfit BASH!

‘Captain Sensible’ is taken from the band’s upcoming ‘After My Happy Ever After’ EP, and showcases a sound that is vibrant and uplifting in tone.

“It is simply about being head over heels for someone. You think they’re the best for you but you lose your sense of self in the process. You feel like nothing without that person and if they were to leave you’d cease to exist.” – Amanda Bashmakova (vocals), BASH!

Alongside the release of the song, the trio have also unveiled a visuals that portray Amanda collecting all the pieces to make ‘the perfect man’. The video was directed by Cainan Alpin and filmed in England.

BASH! have been winning fans and critics alike ever since their formation in 2018, with support from the likes of NME Magazine, BBC Introducing and Spotify.

BASH!

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Watch: Chris LaRocca – breakup coach

Acclaimed singer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Chris LaRocca is back with some new music that deserves your attention!

The artist has just released his latest EP, ‘smile because it happened’ (listen here), along with a fresh single called ‘breakup coach’. Elaborating on the track’s inspiration, LaRocca says:

“Every artist has their breakup song, but I wanted to put a spin on mine. After a breakup I went through in 2019, I found myself in a situation with my ex where we would give each other advice for moving on. We’d check in on each other and share our stories about what being single was like, which ultimately helped us get over one another through these types of conversations. I thought it was kind of funny that we were coaching each other through our own breakup. The person I used to share all my deepest feelings with was now the person I was turning to for advice when it came to new partners, and it helped us both get to a new stage in our lives. With all this in mind, I wrote a self-deprecating and quirky breakup song.”

If you’re unfamiliar with LaRocca’s work, then it’s worth noting that his music has so far amassed more than 13 million streams globally. The artist has also been featured by tastemakers as iconic as Complex, Billboard and FADER magazines.

Chris LaRocca

New Music: carego

We’re starting the weekend with a thoughtful piece of music from emerging US-based talent carego.

‘Easier’ is lifted from the artist’s forthcoming debut EP (out 25th August), and showcases an indie-pop sound that feels pensive and melancholic in tone, but still maintains an upbeat essence. Elaborating on the song’s lyricism, carego says:

“It’s about wanting to change every physical and mental aspect of yourself, and realising that trying to change it all is way harder than it originally seems.”

While carego is still a relatively new name, this musician has already picked up traction through the release of his previous singles ‘inside this dream’ and ‘i’ (listen here), which have cumulatively amassed more than 790k streams on Spotify alone.

With such a natural flair for crafting emotive and relatable songs, we anticipate that carego’s work will continue to grow in popularity.

carego

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Madeline Megery – Indigo

Rising American musician Madeline Megery has been gaining steady momentum in recent months, thanks to her distinctive yet considered style of songwriting.

New single ‘Indigo’ is a beautifully ethereal piece of music that delicately blends electronica with folk and indie, while the lyrics address the natural cycles of life. The artist explains:

“The lyrics are some of my favourite I’ve written about seeing and celebrating the end as a new beginning. Life shows us this in many areas – the cycles of the moon, the cycles of a day, the cycles of human experiences and even being alive, it is the endings that make life more potent and offer up another phase.”

To date, Megery’s music has been streamed more than 17 million times on Spotify alone, marking her name as one of indie-folks brightest new starlets. This is one talent to keep on your radars.

Madeline Megery

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Sadye – Keep It To Myself

Sadye’s ‘Keep It To Myself’ has to be one of the most lyrically vivid songs that we’ve come across in quite some time.

“I wrote it about the same relationship I talked about in my first release, ‘Biblical‘. I was embarrassed to be stuck in a loop with this person, sneaking them out of my apartment. The song is definitely me sarcastically biting back, telling them I know it isn’t love and all the non-feelings are mutual.”

And to compliment this refreshingly candid lyricism, the track’s production presents itself in a playful way – treating listeners to an infectiously memorable fusion of alternative pop and indie.

Sadye’s music is inspired by topics that are close to her heart – from the battles she endured with cancer, through her struggles with self-worth, and toxic relationships.

With such a personable style of songwriting, it’s no wonder that this talent has already amassed more than 300k cumulative streams from just two other releases.

Sadye

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New Music: RÓISIN

If you’re in the mood for that 90’s indie-pop sound then we’ve got the perfect artist for you.

Hailing from New York is promising singer-songwriter RÓISIN, who cites iconic acts like Sheryl Crow and The Cranberries as some of her inspirations.

‘Right By You’ is RÓISIN’s new single, and serves as somewhat of an anthem for self-empowerment.

The track is lyrically driven by the artist’s truest and most sincere thoughts, in the hopes that listeners feel encouraged to believe in themselves and value their worth.

“Ever since I was young, I have always found it easier to communicate my feelings through carefully thought out written letters. If I didn’t write out what I wanted to say, I would usually start to cry and forget every word. These lyrics are a letter to someone I once trusted more than I trusted myself.”

As a testament to her artistry, RÓISIN has already collaborated with globally-recognised names as noted as Charlotte Wilson, Aire Atlantica, Pink Slip, Yung Bae and Sofia Quinn. An upcoming EP is scheduled for release soon.

RÓISIN

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Oliver Malcolm – What Am I To Do?

Acclaimed musician and producer Oliver Malcolm marks his comeback today with a bold new single.

‘What Am I To Do?’ presents listeners with an energising mix of alternative pop, indie and rock, while the lyrics look at the times in our lives when we are uncertain of how to shape our futures.

“I made this song kind of by accident; one of those things where I only created a hook and decided to tease it on the internet, and boom; it reacted so I knew I had to finish it. It’s quite literally a song about not knowing what to do, not being sure of what the next move is.”

The track is Malcom’s first release in over a year, and sets the tone for what fans can next expect from this hugely exciting artist.

Despite his recent absence, Malcolm’s music still commands an impressive 270k monthly listeners on Spotify. The artist has also amassed more than 25 million career streams to date, thanks to hit releases like ‘Switched Up’ and ‘Baby Don’t Go’.

Oliver Malcolm

TALIA – lilac

Brooklyn-based creative TALIA is one of those artists who seems to have a natural flair for constructing songs that feel timelessly classic yet future-forward at the same time. It’s a skill that few have the ability to perfect, yet TALIA does so with ease.

‘lilac’ is the musician’s new single, and presents listeners with a distinct style of sound that is dreamy and ethereal in character, but is also filled with interesting and unexpected layers and textures.

“‘lilac’ takes you on a sonic adventure, evoking deep emotions.”

The song serves as the latest addition to an already impressive catalogue of releases from this rising talent, whose work has been praised by the likes of Lyrical Lemonade, Early Rising, Earmilk and Atwood Magazine.

‘lilac’ was written and produced by TALIA and Joep Le Blanc, and is lifted from the artist’s forthcoming EP.

TALIA

Davey Legend – somebody

Californian musician Davey Legend first appeared on our radar last summer, and has been growing in popularity ever since.

The artist returns today with an anthemic slice of experimental electronic pop called ‘somebody’.

Through its bold style of production, the song tells of the insecurities that being in love can bring, and is sure to connect with many listeners who have shared similar experiences.

“‘somebody’ pleads for just one more chance to hang out.”

The track was written, produced and recorded at Davey’s own studio, and showcases this artist’s impressive musical versatility. You can explore more music from this talent here.

Davey Legend

Tobi Tunis – Adaptor

Australian singer, songwriter and producer Tobi Tunis is back today with a sublime new single which we are certain will end up on your ‘Best of 2023’ playlists.

‘Adaptor’ is only Tobi’s second solo release to date, yet it showcases a finessed sound that effortlessly blends soul with dreamy pop and alternative R&B.

This is a refined piece of work that is not only sonically flawless, but also carries a beautiful melody and thoughtful lyrics.

Aside from his solo work, Tunis is noted as one of the founders of hugely successful pop group Tora. The musician is currently preparing his upcoming EP, which is due in December.

Tobi Tunis

New Music: Sick Love

Irish outfit Sick Love might be a new name to most readers, but this rising group are already building significant momentum across Europe, thanks to their energising productions and anthemic melodies.

New single ‘Holly’ is an instantly catchy summer track that presents listeners with a charming fusion of nostalgia-driven pop and rock.

When asked to elaborate on the song’s inspiration, they explain that ‘Holly’ is about “not knowing whether you love and admire your best friend, or if you’re actually IN love with them. It’s a coming of age story about questioning who you are, your sexuality, friendships and being afraid of your own feelings.”

To date, Sick Love have impressively amassed almost two million catalogue streams on Spotify alone. The group will be supporting indie icons We Are Scientists on their Irish dates in August – more details can be found here.

Sick Love

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Cate Tomlinson – Blueberry Season

This isn’t the first time that we’ve featured LA-based artist Cate Tomlinson, and judging from her recent releases, it definitely won’t be the last!

New single ‘Blueberry Season’ is an anthemic summer bop that blends pop with punchy rock, and acts as the title track to Tomlinson’s forthcoming sophomore EP (out 25th August).

Lyrically, the song focuses on the notion of reinvention, and encourages listeners to always look for ways to grow in life. While we wait for more new music, be sure to check out Tomlinson’s previous singles here.

Cate Tomlinson

Vorsen – Evil

British-Norwegian singer and songwriter Vorsen (aka Oliver Halvorsen) unveils his latest single today, called ‘Evil’.

The song was written and produced by the artist at his London home, and is lyrically inspired by the concept of ignorance. Additional vocals are provided by The Staves member Camilla Stavely-Taylor,

“‘Evil’ is a shimmering vignette about yearning for blissful ignorance in the face of harsh reality. A hopeful longing that evokes feelings of warmth and nostalgia.” – Vorsen

Vorsen plans to release a new EP soon. In the meantime, listeners can explore his other songs here.

Vorsen

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DEVADO – Like Me

Munich-based starlet DEVADO returns today with a power-pop anthem that deserves your immediate attention!

‘Like Me’ is not only sonically bold, but also lyrically powerful. The track was created using the artist’s signature style of work, which relies on the use of only her vocals and body percussion.

The resulting sound is one that is textured, organic and refreshingly sincere in tone. Elaborating on the song’s inspiration, DEVADO says:

“Its been the story of my life, that I feel like I never really fit in anywhere… I used Disney’s little mermaid ‘Ariel’ as a metaphor to describe a life under the water and yet wanting to fit in with humans. I re-created water sounds and loads of vocal harmonies to emphasis somewhat of a ‘cry for desperation’. This song is an anthem for anyone that feels like an outcast, pretending to fit in with the rest.”

DEVADO’s music has been featured by the likes of Wonderland Magazine and Earmilk, as well as on Spotify editorials.

DEVADO

New Music: Angie Petty

Angie Petty is a promising new talent from Salt Lake City. As a child growing up in a family of musicians, it seemed only natural that Petty would eventually become a singing starlet herself.

In her journey as an artist so far, Petty has released one album (2021’s ‘Timing’ – listen here), and several well-received singles that have amassed thousands of streams.

‘Yours’ is Petty’s latest release, and showcases her sound beautifully. With its finessed and upbeat mix of R&B, soul and pop, this track will likely end up being one of your favourite summer jams.

If you’re based in Salt Lake City then you can catch Petty performing at the Urban Lounge on the 3rd August – tickets are available here.

Angie Petty

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BITTERS – Suicide Butterflies

British alt-pop project BITTERS (aka Claudia Mills) is back with a fresh new single, called ‘Suicide Butterflies’.

The track’s lyrics were inspired by the conflicting thoughts that occur when we develop feelings for someone, while the production treats listeners to an energising mix of power-pop, indie and rock.

“‘Suicide Butterflies’ portrays the intense and often confusing emotions that can come with falling for someone quickly and deeply.”

Having recently completed a tour alongside Pale Waves, while also amassing hundreds of thousands of streams and receiving praise from the likes of BBC Radio 1, it seems that BITTERS might just become one of the UK’s next big pop exports.

‘Suicide Butterflies’ is lifted from the outfit’s debut EP ‘I’m Fine’ , which you can listen to here. An upcoming LP is on the way.

BITTERS

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Watch: Walter The Producer – Since September

If you’ve yet to come across Walter The Producer’s music, then we can tell you straight away that you’ll most likely fall in love with his sound.

‘Since September’ has already racked up more than 640k Spotify streams since it’s initial release, and today’s unveiling of its visuals will only further add to its popularity. This is Walter The Producer’s first ever music video, and plays on the theme of paranoia in an intelligent and thoughtful way.

With his work featured on prominent playlists like Lorem, New Music Friday and All New Indie, as well praise from outlets as respected as Ones to Watch, we think it’s safe to assume that Walter The Producer will hit the global mainstream very soon.

‘No Substance Mixtape’, which written, produced, mixed and mastered by the artist himself can be heard here.

Walter The Producer

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New Music: the world famous

Fresh, emerging rock talent doesn’t come much more exciting than LA-based outfit the world famous, who have just unveiled a new single called ‘Hollywood Pawn’.

Initially forming in Massachusetts before relocating to California, this promising five-piece group are steadily growing in popularity thanks to their distinctive style of sound, which fuses nostalgia-tinged rock with indie and pop.

New single ‘Hollywood Palm’ was inspired by lead singer Will Harris’s move to LA, and the times when he would pawn his guitar as a way to make ends meet.

The band will release their debut album, called ‘totally famous’ later this year via Lauren Records (pre-order here).

the world famous

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New Music: LUCI

Raised in North Carolina and currently based in New York, LUCI is one American artist to watch.

This talent is rapidly building a name for herself as a musician who is unafraid to push the boundaries of sound, consequently creating pieces of music that feel experimental and distinctive, but are still easy to form connections with.

Melodic new single ’11:11′ showcases an electronic production that is sleek and understated in style, yet utterly mesmerising in character.

Listeners in New York can catch LUCI on the 28th July at the Knitting Factory at Baker Falls – tickets can be found here.

LUCI

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