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Eveline – modern disaster

After teasing its release over the last few months, German newcomer Eveline has finally unveiled her debut album, along with another stunning new single.

While at its core, ‘modern disaster’ is an electronic-pop song, its immersive style of production also presents listeners with a cinematic experience. This is a sound that is refreshingly bold, vivid and deeply intense in tone.

“‘modern disaster’ – it’s the world we live in, our mental states and relationships.”

The track is lifted from the album of the same now (out now). Fans in Berlin can catch Eveline at Bar Bobu on the 18th Feb – tickets can be found here.

Eveline

Daimy Lotus – Friends ;)

Rotterdam-based starlet Daimy Lotus returns with an energising slice of punk-pop on her new single, ‘Friends :)’.

An anthemic and punchy number, the song narrates the story of two friends dangerously veering away from the ‘friend zone’.

It’s a situation that many of us have fallen in to, and makes the song’s lyrics relatable in a fun and playful way.

“I wrote this song in London together with Afterparty and Nova May about two years after I f***ed up my friendship with my then best friend. I never fancied him when we first met. We were even dating different people at the time. But we got closer and then we got really drunk one night and we were flirting and then boom. It was the scariest thing ever and I never thought I’d ever sleep with a friend but here we are! No matter the outcome, I feel we should go after what we want and trust our gut feeling more. So, here’s to trusting your gut feeling and f***ing up friendships! Hell yeah!”

Amassing well over 1.4 million career streams on Spotify alone, Daimy has already cemented herself as one of the Netherlands’ most promising new musical exports.

Daimy Lotus

New Music: Ceeko

Emerging from the Australian city of Melbourne is singer, songwriter and producer Ceeko.

Emotional new single ‘Muddy Waters’ presents listeners with a perfected blend of indie, alternative R&B and soulful pop, while the lyrics look at themes of conflict.

Having garnered more than 200k catalogue streams to date on Spotify alone, Ceeko is one name to keep on your radars over the coming months.

Ceeko

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Theo Sawyer – Get Together (Lonely)

Up-and-coming Auckland-based musician Theo Sawyer returns today with a spectacular new pop release, entitled ‘Get Together (Lonely)’.

Lyrically centred around the idea of a ‘situationship’, the song looks at the complications and emotional struggles that arise when two people find a connection, but are too afraid to commit.

“This song is inspired by the complexities that can arise in a ‘situationship’ when feelings/ emotions come into play when two people ‘only ever get together when they’re feeling lonely’. The song also sheds light on how we may resist the development of deepening feelings out of fear that we could get hurt or heartbroken again.”

Since the release of his debut only last summer (with break-up anthem ‘Forget Your Ex’), Sawyer has gone on to mark himself as a promising name to watch from New Zealand, thanks to his deeply personal yet relatable style of songwriting.

Theo Sawyer

New Music: Pentire

It’s safe to say that four-piece outfit Pentire are behind some of the most exciting indie-rock sounds to emerge from the UK right now.

Influenced by the likes of The Killers and Stereophonics, this promising group create energising and anthemic songs that are immediately captivating.

Powerful new single ‘Spinning’ is inspired the mental support that we sometimes seek from the people that are closest to us.

“For us, ‘Spinning’ represents a feeling of being trapped in your own thoughts, looking for a light. Embodied within a romanticism, this single represents looking to a loved one for help during hard times”.

While still early in their career, Pentire have already picked up attention from industry heavyweights as respected as Steve Lamacq and John Kennedy. The group will shortly embark on a UK tour alongside milk. (dates below, tickets here).

Pentire

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Pentire / milk. UK Tour 2023

15/3 Nottingham Bodega
16/3 Leeds Oporto
17/3 World HQ
18/3 Glasgow King Tut’s
20/3 Manchester Academy 3
21/3 Birmingham The Rainbow
22/3 Bristol Exchange
24/3 London Lafayette

Eden Rain – Bed (For The Year)

Much-acclaimed rising UK talent Eden Rain is back with another stellar new single to remind us all as to why this artist is one to watch.

Lifted from forthcoming debut EP ‘Gutter Vision’ (out in May), ‘Bed (For The Year)’ showcases Rain’s captivating vocals as they glide over a production that fuses alternative pop with indie.

“About 10 years ago, when I was in high school, I was given a book called ‘The Woman Who Went To Bed For A Year’. It was written by Sue Townsend and it sat on my bookshelf for a really long time and I didn’t actually read it, I just always stared at the cover of the book from my bed. When I was sad, (classic) for an extended period of time (depressed), I found that I couldn’t stay away from my bed. I read the book then because I was like ‘ugh, wish I could be in bed for a year’, and it’s about a married woman who’s twin children move away from home and she goes to bed for a year and doesn’t leave. And so that’s what the book is and what the song is based on, in a nutshell. I return to the book (and the bed) when life gets hard and I wanted to write an ode to that.”

Alongside the release of the EP, Eden plays London’s Folklore Hoxton on the 22nd May 2023 – tickets can be found here.

With more than 200k catalogue streams on Spotify alone, as well as tastemaker praise from internationally respected outlets, 2023 might be Rain’s biggest year yet.

Eden Rain

New Music: Cole Bleu

You may recognise Cole Bleu as a former member of much-acclaimed outfit The Let Go, who took over the tastemaker world by storm following the release of their 2022 mixtape, ‘Delete My Feelings’.

Today’s release of ‘HEARTBREAKERS’ serves as Bleu’s first solo single, and touches on topics of pain and regret from a break-up.

“‘HEARTBREAKERS’ is about breaking up with someone but then realising you regret it after seeing them with someone else. It’s a different kind of pain when you know it’s all your fault in the end.”

Bold, expressive and energising in character, the song marks Bleu as one of the most exciting soloists to emerge from the UK this spring.

Elaborating further on this exciting new chapter in her musical journey, Bleu explains:

“I’m so excited about my first solo project because it’s authentically me. There’s no name I can hide behind, because it’s just who I am. I’ve found a new found confidence sharing my music with the world as Cole.”

Cole Bleu

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Hallie – Shift the Focus

One of the most exciting new indie-pop talents to emerge from Australia over the last twelve months has been Hallie.

Garnering inspiration from their experiences as a queer artist, Hallie writes exceptional songs that lyrically touch on themes like identity, gender and sexuality.

‘Shift the Focus’ is taken from debut EP ‘This is Love’ (out now), of which Hallie says:

“I hand over to you a journey of my time with love; the good parts, the hard parts, the bittersweet moments. I am so proud of this body of work and the way in which I articulated my journey in discovering how I experience love and what I have learnt about myself through love!”

With support from the likes of The Line of Best Fit, NME, PopBuzz and Scenestr Mag, as well as an ever-growing legion of fans across social media, Hallie is most certainly one to watch.

Hallie

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New Music: Hannah Hill

The first thing that strikes you when you press play to a Hannah Hill song is the sheer power of this talent’s incredible voice.

Add to that the impressive pop productions and strong melodies, and you have yourselves a promising new American star in the making.

Despite its unconventional title, ‘Dog In Your Purse’ is very much a love song that is lyrically relatable and beautifully written.

While Hannah Hill may be a new name to many, this emerging artist is already growing a solid fanbase across social media, and has amassed more than a million cumulative streams from just four singles.

Hannah Hill

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Beso Palma + ANGE – Madrugada

Whether you’re spending Valentine’s Day with someone special or alone, this new collaboration from Sydney-based producer Beso Palma and Spanish artist ANGE might just be the most beautiful thing you’ll listen to all day.

Through its stunning fusion of dreamy electronic pop and R&B, ‘Madrugada’ tells of the unspoken chemistry between two people, and their feelings of uncertainty for the future. Is it just desire? Is there hope for something more? You, the listener, gets to decide.

The track showcases the very finest from these two emerging talents, with Beso Palma’s finessed production laying the foundations for ANGE’s flawless vocals to shine through.

Beso Palma | ANGE

New Music: Glimji

London-based Mancunian artist Glimji has been one of the most exciting discoveries of the week for us.

With an innovative yet playful approach to music-making, this talent creates rave-inspired, life-affirming sounds that are entrancing, energising and totally euphoric.

Created alongside fellow rising starlet Elphi, ‘Blush’ treats listeners to an instant boost of serotonin. While stripped back in its sonic character, this is a track that is guaranteed to bring a smile to your faces.

“‘Blush’ bottles the feeling of being love drunk in the sunshine. I wanted it to feel like sunshine on your face at a party in summer, walking into a festival arm in arm with your friends who all look really cool, or a drunk kiss on a rooftop at sunset. It’s a burst of excitement and euphoria. It’s about living in the moment and not thinking about tomorrow, being young and embracing mistakes.” – Glimji

Glimji | Elphi

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High Nelson – Moodshift

Rising American artist High Nelson is back with a gorgeously melodic fusion of genres through his new release, ‘Moodshift’.

Serving as the last single from his ‘HELLO’ EP (out now), the song is inspired by the concept of ‘feeling like yourself again’, and looks at the benefits of focusing on the experiences that make us happy in life.

The track continues to showcase High Nelson’s extraordinary skills in taking genres as diverse as R&B, reggae, and trap and combining them to create refreshing and new sounds.

High Nelson

blondfire – Age of Innocence

US-based artist blondfire has been on our radar for a good number of years, thanks to her infectiously memorable melodies, big productions and unique voice.

Today’s release of anthemic new single ‘Age of Innocence’ continues this trend, and treats listeners to an energising slice of electro-pop that is near impossible not to enjoy.

“‘Can we go back to the beginning?’ This song’s about thinking back on a time before the complexities of life and adulthood took over. Bittersweet lyrics with a majestic melody urges the listener not to lose hope. ‘Keep giving your heart away.’ It’s been a little while since I’ve had a release, as my song says, life goes on and on, but I’ve been writing and recording new material all through the pandemic.”

To date, blondfire has amassed more than 15 million cumulative streams on Spotify alone, and commands more than 80k monthly listeners on the platform.

Fans of ‘Age of Innocence’ will be pleased to know that more new music from blondfire is planned throughout this year.

blondfire

Jamie Cooke – No Return

One of the UK’s most promising new soul artists in recent years has been Watford-raised singer and songwriter Jamie Cooke.

New single ‘No Return’ is based around themes of empowerment and self-care, and presents listeners with a fresh sound that feels sleek and current, but also nostalgic and classic at the same time.

“A song about choosing myself, an 80’s inspired ode to self love and not returning to a toxic love.”

With praise from tastemakers as iconic as Wonderland already under his belt, Cooke looks set to take on his biggest year yet. Keep an eye out for this kid!

Jamie Cooke

Aáyanna – Kill For Me

It’s barely been a month since her last release, but rising talent Aáyanna is back with yet another spectacular new single.

‘Kill For Me’ is an atmospheric and passionate song that looks at the sense of security which we might enjoy while we are in strong relationships.

Alongside it’s bold lyricism, the track presents listeners with a sultry alternative-R&B production that features extensive use of trap drums to create an immersive sonic experience.

“‘Kill For Me’ will always have a special place in my heart because it was made in collaboration with my brother, Snowie, and someone who’s work I’ve admired for a long time, Dante. One of the best feelings in my opinion is being with someone who makes you feel safe and protected— somebody who doesn’t play about you, and I wanted to convey that with this song.”

Aáyanna

New Music: myie

Emerging from the city of Uppsala in Sweden is musician and actor myie (aka Miriam Ingrid), who has just unveiled an impressive new single entitled ‘Mary’.

Written as an ode to self empowerment and personal freedom, the song’s captivating lyrics compliment a beautifully melodic and uplifting alternative-pop production.

“‘Mary’ is a song about freedom, liberation from ideas or people holding one down. The song’s main character convinces ‘Marie Antoinette’ to elope together, there’s a lot at stake but at least they have each other. ‘Mary’ encourages people to live by their own sets of rules- and if anyone cares: let them eat cake.”

‘Mary’ is taken from myie’s forthcoming debut album, ‘Feel Real’, which is out soon. With support from the likes of BBC’s Jack Saunders already under her belt, myie is one Scandinavian starlet to keep on your radars.

myie

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Sunkissed Child – Love N Attention (feat. Otis Mensah)

Valentine’s week kicks off in style thanks to this stunning new collaboration between Sunkissed Child and Otis Mensah.

With it’s finessed fusion of classic R&B and hip hop, ‘Love N Attention’ treats listeners to a smooth and gorgeously dreamy sound, while the lyrics detail our need to be desired by the people whom we are attracted to.

The song continues to showcase Sunkissed Child’s impressive musical versatility. To date, this rising artist and vocalist has garnered praise from the likes of Purple Melon and LOCK Magazine. She plays London’s Grand Junction on the 9th March – tickets can be found here.

Sunkissed Child |Otis Mensah

New Music: Mya Mehmi

Track of the week. Running at under two minutes, Mya Mehmi’s ‘Parivaar (Interlude)’ might be one of the shortest-running recipients of this accolade in some time.

Distinct and captivating in tone, the track presents listeners with a luxurious style of alternative R&B that is sonically captivating. Elaborating on the powerfully moving lyricism featured within the song, Mehmi explains:

“I made this song in 2020 for my cousin and my dad, after the passing of my beloved Thaya (uncle). I was drowning in emotions, smoking a score of weed a day and feeling so helpless watching my family grieve a loss that we will without a doubt never truly recover from. This was my effort to console loved ones and immortalise someone that continues to be so influential in my life.”

Written, produced and performed by Mehmi, this talent is proving herself to be a musical powerhouse in the making, and has already received praise from the likes of BBC Radio 1 and 1xtra, BBC Asian Network, CLASH and The Line of Best Fit.

Mehmi also hosts a fantastic podcast called ‘Straight No Chaser’, which can be heard here.

Mya Mehmi

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Dolores Forever – When I Say So

One of the most hyped outfits to emerge from the UK over the last year have been London-based group Dolores Forever (aka Hannah Wilson and Julia Fabrin).

They launch into 2023 with a catchy new single, entitled ‘When I Say So’. With its dreamy fusion of indie and pop, the track serves as an ode to those of us who struggle to grasp with the idea of growing up.

“’When I Say So’ is about reluctantly growing up. A song for the curious who want more than they are supposed to expect. There’s the moment when you’re suddenly not the ingénue in the room anymore and everything around you is changing. You’re not sure you’re on the same ride as everyone else.”

To date, Dolores Forever have received praise from the likes of BBC Introducing and Radio 1, as well as NME, i-D, Rolling Stone and Dork magazines. The duo perform at Omeara London on the 15th February – tickets can be found here.

Dolores Forever

Amilli – Stuck in My Head

We’ve found the perfect weekend banger for you on this beautiful Saturday morning, courtesy of rising German starlet Amilli.

Melodic new single ‘Stuck in My Head’ layers a catchy drum n bass beat over a charming pop production, resulting in a sound that is uplifting and energising in tone.

“‘Stuck In My Head’ lives from the thought that I just wanted to make songs that make you feel good and radiate self-confidence. One has no desire for commitment and wants to be independent, but this one person arouses more interest than intended. The person pulls you under its spell and you just can’t get them out of your head.”

Amilli’s momentum has risen at a meteoric pace since her debut release four years ago. Currently commanding more than 200k monthly Spotify listeners while also garnering praise form outlets as iconic as The Line of Best Fit and Schön! Magazine, Amilli has undoubtedly become one of Germany’s biggest new musical exports.

Amilli

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