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Love You Later – Are You Gonna Care When I Die?

Nashville-based singer and songwriter Love You Later (aka Lexi Aviles) is back with an anthemic new release that demands your attention!

Serving as a taster to Lexi’s upcoming ‘From The Window Seat’ EP (out 5th May), ‘Are You Gonna Care When I Die?’ is a song dedicated to self-empowerment, and reminds us to embrace and celebrate ourselves for who we are.

“I wrote this song when I felt like I was drowning in rejection from the music industry, and in the real world. No-one seemed to care or listen or take me seriously. I realised that the attention from these people was not worth my time or energy, and ultimately did not define me. The song is a constant reminder to myself to regain my voice and power to tell my own story. It’s a song for anyone who feels insignificant and undermined.”

Love You Later has come a long way since her days of being rejected in the music industry. Aviles currently commands more than 65k monthly listeners on Spotify, and has garnered over eight million career streams to date.

Love You Later

New Music: Elizabeth Hume

Fans of 90’s indie will absolutely fall in love with American newcomer Elizabeth Hume.

‘Breathing’ is the first single off Hume’s upcoming EP, which was completed in collaboration with producer Nolan Garrett.

Inspired by the euphoric emotions that we experience while we are in love, the song treats listeners to an airy and lofty fusion of indie, folk and pop.

“‘Breathing’ is an expression of feeling content in love. Wanting to know everything about the person that brings you this sense of joy. There is nothing like listening to the breathing of a loved one and witnessing them live with beauty and adoration.”

Hume’s EP will consist of five songs, and was written and recorded while she was on her gap year after finishing high school. Elaborating on the forthcoming project, Hume explains:

“The content of this EP centres around inspecting and reflecting on aspects of mental health, relationships, and figuring out where personal identity fits into it all.”

Elizabeth Hume

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girlhouse – you don’t think about me

It feels like we first heard of girlhouse only yesterday, but this ever-emerging American starlet is already preparing the release of her fourth record, aptly titled ‘the fourth ep’ (out 4th May).

‘you don’t think about me’ is one of the songs to be lifted from the EP, and treats us to a rousing mix of indie-rock and bedroom pop. Speaking on the lyrics behind the track, girlhouse says:

“Inspired by social anxiety and my hyper fixation on understanding and putting meaning to everything! I go down rabbit holes in my head trying to fix everything I’ve ever done wrong or stupid things I’ve said, to the point where it almost feels egotistic. It drives me nuts and it’s a constant battle for me. In this song I’m talking about a falling out I had with someone that I couldn’t figure out why they do or say the things that they do. I had to stop myself because, “there is no way this person is putting as much energy into figuring this out as I am right now!!” And I dropped it. I’m getting better at learning when to walk away and that’s been a hard journey for me.”

Having already amassed more than 14 million catalogue streams to date on Spotify alone, it seems certain that girlhouse will become America’s next big indie-pop global export.

girlhouse

Liv East – Love Frequency

If you’re in the mood for some soulful disco-pop this weekend, then London’s Liv East has got you covered.

Through its shimmering production (courtesy of collaborator Lokes LDN), ‘Love Frequency’ presents listeners with a mesmerising and heady sound that invokes feelings of pleasure and positivity. Elaborating further on the song’s inspiration, Liv explains:

“I wrote the lyrics to ‘Love Frequency’ at the end of 2020, after the whole world went through a monumental shift. I felt such a dark cloud hanging over me and knew I had to write something to shift myself out of that place and mentality. ‘Love Frequency’ is a call to becoming aware of the power of your thoughts, and that so much lies in how we choose to think. It’s a warm soulful house track, invoking good vibrations. It feels like an important moment to showcase to my listeners how my personal philosophy impacts the music I make.”

Liv East is currently an unstoppable force. Her last single, ‘So Badly’, went on to pick up support from outlets like BBC Radio and Rinse FM, as well as publications as noted as The Independent, Vogue France and Earmilk.

Liv East

New Music: Temm

One of the most impressive discoveries of the week has been Temm. Hailing from London, this singer and songwriter has just unveiled the first single from her forthcoming debut EP, and it’s a stunner.

‘Right Words’ is a powerfully emotive song that was written as a dedication to anyone who is facing a hard time in their lives, and reminds us that better days lie ahead.

Covering themes of adversity, self-reflection and healing, the song’s introspective lyricism feels refreshingly relatable, and is sure to be a source of comfort and encouragement for any listeners who are struggling with life right now.

More information about Temm’s debut EP, along with its London launch show, will be announced soon.

Temm

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Varas – Careful What You Wish For

Alternative singer and songwriter Varas has become a regular fixture on our pages. Over the past year, we’ve seen this emerging artist release a series of singles that have not only been sonically diverse in style, but also refreshingly future-forward.

Lifted from his freshly-released ‘There You Go!’ EP (out now), ‘Careful What You Wish For’ is somewhat of an understated anthem, and treats listeners to an indie-pop sound that feels both raw and finessed in equal measures. If you grew up with the sounds of bands as iconic as The Strokes, then chances are high that you’ll love this track.

“I’ve always drawn inspiration from different styles of music. I believe I’ve always been more intrigued by other artists musical personalities, rather than their genre. I don’t believe genreless music is something I’m aiming for but if my music is difficult to define, I guess I won’t oppose that perception. The thing I do aim for is to let my personality come through, and I’d be surprised if anyone’s personality is one-sided. I contradict myself all the time, why wouldn’t my music do as well?”

Varas

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New Music: Andie Mechanic

American artist Andie Mechanic is an indie singer and songwriter who is inspired by the complexities of human emotion.

Haunting new single ‘Clinton’ is a sonic experience like none other. Gritty, intense, and unnerving in its style, the song relays a difficult period in Andie’s life.

“I wrote this song about when my life felt like a horror movie. This track is for those of us that need to experience the catharsis of our mistakes one more time.”

Andie’s work has already been featured on respected tastemaker sites such as Atwood Magazine, while also landing placements on flagship Spotify playlists like New Pop Picks and Fresh Finds.

Andie Mechanic

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Wodan Boys – Thunder Glove

Just in time for the weekend, Dutch indie rockers Wodan Boys are back with a huge banger for us all to enjoy.

Striking new single ‘Thunder Glove’ has everything you’d want from a rock anthem. This is a song that is loud, intense, energising, and utterly captivating to experience.

“Stuck in a conversation with someone who can’t accept he’s over his prime in life. Wodan Boys at least made it a danceable rock-banger so you’ll enjoy listening to the main man himself: Rebel Billy Thunder Glove. We all know him, are him or deny that he has ever existed.”

Since their initial introduction back in 2021, Wodan Boys have gone on to amass over 300k career streams on Spotify, while also commanding more than 9k monthly listeners on the platform.

Wodan Boys

New Music: Ashaine White

Ashaine White might not yet be a name known to many, but this talented musician is already making waves.

Already tipped by the Ivor Novello Academy and Apple Music as one of the country’s most promising new songwriters, it’s clear to see that White is an artist to watch for this year.

Soulful, dark and melancholic in tone, new single ‘Right Here’ serves as a taster to the future starlet’s work, and showcases her self-described style of ‘grunge soul’ beautifully.

“‘Right Here’, is a moody and romantic take on the outcomes of a toxic relationship, where the sweet and loving memories of the honeymoon phase are the only thing to cling onto.”

Ashaine White

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New Music: Perry Foster

Hailing from New York is promising newcomer Perry Foster, who has just unveiled a beautiful piece of acoustic indie with his single, ‘The Lucky One’.

Recorded in the Hudson Valley, the song was written, arranged and sung by Perry himself. It presents listeners with a gorgeously warm and mellow style of sound, while also infusing elements of alternative R&B and soul into its production.

Although this is still only Foster’s fourth release to date, we see a ton of potential for this talented musician – so be sure to keep this artist in your radars!

Perry Foster

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Linebug – Sideways (feat. Deutsches Filmorchester Babelsberg)

Acclaimed Danish indie-pop outfit Linebug return today with an interesting new collaboration featuring the Deutsche Filmorchester Babelsberg, entitled ‘Sideways’.

Written in the small German town of Zeitz, the song looks the complexities that we face in today’s world, and how easy it is for us to drift with no clear direction.

““Sideways” is a song about drifting without any steady direction – searching for identity in a world that is getting increasingly complex.”

‘Sideways’ marks an interesting point in this duo’s creative journey. Relocating from Copenhagen to the East German provinces in 2021, the musical collective of Line Bøgh and Christian Gundtoft have since then gone on to work on a new album, called ‘Fast Changing Landscapes’, which will be released on the 21st April.

Elaborating on the music video for ‘Sideways’, Bøgh explains:

“To visualise this story, Christian kind of re-animated the past of Zeitz! For this, he went treasure-hunting in the so-called ‘lost places’ in town and started sculpturing and animating all kinds of found objects. We did some experiments filming Line with stop-motion-technique, and in the end we had a strange but mesmerising portrait of a town – and a woman – drifting, hoping not to be forgotten.”

Linebug | Deutsches Filmorchester Babelsberg

Linebug Tour 2023

19.04 – Kaffeesatz, Chemnitz
20.04 – Stallwache / Westwerk, Leipzig
21.04 – Garden Concert, Dresden
22.04 – Walkmühle, Luckenwalde
27.04 – Kulturbad, Meinberg
28.04 – Samower Tea and Records, Lüneburg
29.04 – Forår på havnen, Haderslev (DK)

AUTORHYTHM – Intercellular Communication

AUTORHYTHM is a very special project that was created by artist, musician and punk bassist Joakim Forsgren.

After being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2015, Forsgren began work on a collection of sonic pieces under the moniker of AUTORHYTHM, called ‘Songs for the Nervous System’ (of which ‘Intercellular Communication’ is a part of).

“Autorhythmic cells function autonomously, without the need of instructions from the brain.”

The songs feature minor use of modern technology – with Forsgren opting to use audio equipment and synthesisers that are roughy aligned with his age. The resulting sound is one that is thoughtfully constructed, intelligent, and intriguing to experience.

Forsgren’s work is currently featured at Bozar in Brussels, as part of an exhibition called Swedish Ecstasy, which runs until the 21st May 2023.

AUTORHYTHM | Songs for the Nervous System

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New Music: HENRIKES

Swedish newcomer HENRIKES (aka Josefin Henrique) is a vocalist and songwriter who has recently appeared on our radars.

Inspired by old-school icons like Depeche Mode and Kraftwerk, as well as modern-day names like Lykke Li, Anna of the North and Susanne Sundfør, HENRIKES aims to create cinematic pieces of pop that are both nostalgic and current at the same time.

Melodic new single ‘Out Of The Blue’ seamlessly fuses power-pop with electronica and synth. The result is a sound that is punchy, bold and confident in character. Elaborating on the inspiration behind the song, Josefin explains:

“‘Out Of The Blue’ is an expression of that turning point when you least expect it and light reappears out of the blue. It touches on the energetic feeling of attraction when it strikes without warning.”

HENRIKES

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Harve + Miso Extra – 02:29

Harve’s freshly-released collaboration with Miso Extra is the kind of song that gently reminds you of the fun times that might lie ahead for you this weekend.

’02:29′ treats listeners to a finessed fusion of melodic R&B and stripped-back electronic pop. Reminiscent of Janet Jackson’s work with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, the song is charmingly nostalgic in a very subtle way.

“This marks my first time featuring on another person’s track and I’m proud to say it’s this one. Harve is an incredibly talented musician and it was a no brainer for me to want to work together on this track.” – Miso Extra

As two rising artists, both Harve and Miso Extra have already achieved some signifiant career milestones.

Miso Extra has garnered praise from noted tastemakers like Fader, NME, Vogue and Notion magazines. The equally acclaimed Harve is also a critic’s favourite, and currently commands more than 60k monthly listeners on Spotify.

Harve | Miso Extra

Loreen – Tattoo

Swedish pop trailblazer Loreen is not only a household name all across the Nordic region, but she’s also been revered by Eurovision fans globally following her iconic win at the contest in 2012 with ‘Euphoria’.

Loreen is back again to represent Sweden this year with a new song and performance that is nothing short of spectacular. So much so, that she’s already been tipped for a landslide win by the prediction polls. Written by the same people behind ‘Euphoria’, new song ‘Tattoo’ is exactly as you’d expect from this visionary artist.

This is a sound that is intense, dark and atmospheric, but also maintains a strong pop sensibility. Alongside the music is the performance, which as you can see from the video above, is flawlessly presented.

So whether you love Eurovision or not – be sure to tune in on the 9th May when Loreen competes in the first semi final.

Loreen

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Pentire – Give Me A Reason

With an ever-growing fanbase and continuing support from prominent tastemakers all across the country, it looks almost certain that Pentire will become the UK’s next big indie-rock group.

Today sees their return with an energising new single called ‘Give Me A Reason’. Serving as a teaser to the band’s upcoming ‘Now In A Minute’ debut EP (out this May), the track details the feelings of despair that occur when a relationship starts to break down.

“‘Give Me A Reason’ was written during a break from festivals in the summer of 2022. I was finally back in my childhood room after years at uni and on tour. It was refreshing being back where I used to write songs with the rawness and vulnerability of adolescence, which then inspired me to write this single.” – Jack Morgan, Pentire

Following a successful run of shows with milk. earlier this month, Pentire will once again hit the road in May on their very own headline tour. Dates are below and tickets can be found here.

Pentire

Pentire Headline Tour 2023

9th May – LEEDS Oporto
10th May – SOUTHAMPTON Heartbreakers
11th May – BRISTOL Rough Trade
13th May – LONDON The Grace
16th May – CARDIFF Clwb Ifor Bach
17th May – BIRMINGHAM Muthers Studio
18th May – MANCHESTER Gullivers

Martin Luke Brown – **it gets better

They say good things come to those who wait. This is certainly the case for fans of British artist Martin Luke Brown, who can finally look forward to the release of his debut album, ‘damn, look at the view !’.

The collection of songs will be some of Martin’s most personal, and are inspired by themes such as childhood, nostalgia and mental health.

“Each song is like a journal entry of a specific time in my life – and it gets pretty deep at times – but ultimately the feeling I want to evoke is that life really can be simple and we should squeeze the juice out of every moment.”

Ahead of its launch on the 19th May (pre-save here), Martin has just unveiled a new indie-pop anthem, entitled ‘**it gets better’. Elaborating further on the song and the album itself, Martin says:

“The whole album is a big explore into mental health and general sort of coming of age, angst, nostalgia, all of it. I guess ‘**it gets better’ is the simplest in its meaning – I almost imagined my Mum singing it to me. It’s such a hilarious over simplification of mental health, almost like saying ‘don’t worry about it, it’ll blow over’. It’s ironic really, cos I’m not really entirely sure I believe that it does get better for everyone, but it’s nice for people to just feel good and have a boogie. I wanted to have a song on the record that just felt good and hopeful, as if you’ve arrived home after a long time away.”

Martin Luke Brown

New Music: Ben Lamb

Hailing from South East London is Welsh alt-pop artist Ben Lamb, who has just unveiled a captivating new single that deserves your attention.

‘Something in the Water’ presents listeners with a production that is not only refreshingly experimental in character, but is also rich in sonic texture.

Inspired by the overwhelming effects of being in love, the song’s lyrics feel raw and candid, yet still relatable.

“Now that you’ve saved me, take me back you yours, I’ll make myself at home”.

‘Something in the Water’ is Lamb’s second single to date, and will be featured on the artist’s forthcoming debut EP of the same name (scheduled for release this May).

Aside from his own work as a solo artist, Lamb is also an accomplished drummer who has worked alongside the likes of Bat and Ball, Easypeel and Gabrielle Sey.

Ben Lamb

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Anna Shoemaker – I Think I

Brooklyn-based talent Anna Shoemaker is back with one of the most captivating indie releases of the week.

Written as an ode to self-acceptance, ‘I Think I’ encourages listeners to embrace who they are – not matter how good or bad they feel about themselves. Sonically bold and anthemic, the track serves as yet another example of Shoemaker’s exceptional songwriting skills.

While Shoemaker has been an artist on our radar since 2018, the momentum for her work has grown significantly over the past twelve months. Anna currently commands more than 350k monthly listeners on Spotify, and has amassed well over 7 million career streams to date.

Anna Shoemaker

Cherise – Secrets

At the forefront of emerging British R&B-soul artistry is CHERISE, who has returned with a sublime slice of bliss through her new single, ‘Secrets’.

Written as a way to encourage us to speak our minds, the song’s sense of self-empowerment is beautifully complimented by a melodic and soulful production.

“‘Secrets’ is my first step in a new creative direction. And I wrote the song with Tobie Tripp, at a time when I was encouraging myself to be creatively brave. The visuals were shot in the beautiful landscape of Switzerland, and represent fresh beginnings. The song is about finding the bravery to be your true self in the company of those who love you”

CHERISE’s momentum is stronger than ever. Currently this artist commands more than 80k monthly Spotify listeners, and has also received praise from iconic tastemakers like Dazed, DMY and Notion.

CHERISE

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