A finessed yet stripped-back approach to alt-pop by a duo hailing from California. The sound feels dark and rich in emotive tones that are inviting yet sentimental.
“Our music explores power balances and the struggle for control over addictions, relationships, and emotions.”
Raw, dark, intense fusions of hip hop and electronica that are so out of this world you just have to press play and experience this talent for yourselves.
Bubblegum pop with a contrasting essence of melancholy. The vocals from 19-year old LA talent Keni are what really stand out for me on this release though; there’s a beautifully unique tone to them that is completely mesmerising.
Moroccan-Canadian talent Satya crafts a finessed blend of dance-pop and RnB which is so immediately enthralling that you’ll struggle to get this bop out of your head all day.
“This song is about finding true love but also feeling like you could be in trouble because you’ve lost control. ‘In Trouble’ means a lot to me because I never expected to find this kind of honest and genuine love. This is first and foremost what I wish people the most. I wish they find the love they deserve, that they find someone who will make them shine”.
‘Rocking with You’ is without a doubt my favourite release from Norway this month. Self-described as ‘space pop’, Whammyboy brings a unique approach to music making that feels emotionally charged yet dreamy and psychedelic at the same time.
An almighty banger of a track from hyperpop artist Boy Sim. He’s already opened shows for the likes Charli XCX, 100 Gecs and Dorian Electra, as well as had previous releases collectively reach over a million streams on Spotify alone.
A stunning debut from New York alt-pop artist Howardson, ‘when the monsters grow‘ is a piece of music that instantly captivates you with it’s raw yet subtle emotive tones.
“When mental distress happens sometimes the people closest to us are the worst people at helping us get better. Our mental health can become a monster that kidnaps us or scares loved ones away; and in classic monster movies, misunderstood creatures are usually feared and chased away before explanation is even possible.”
A sound that is so deeply atmospheric and emotive, this track blends Norwegian RnB and dark pop together to create something truly intense.
A hugely rousing blend of power-pop and rock from American trio no rehearsal. This Texas-based outfit craft a sound that’s packed with big vocals, tons of energy, and catchy melodies. Ones to watch!
A relatively new talent, Jaws the Shark was formed by Olly Bailey in the spring 2020 after escaping London and moving to the Devon countryside.
This is emerging British indie rock at it’s finest; a lo-fi audible feast that is immediately arresting with it’s sense of raw energy and vivid lyricism.
“I had this recurring dream where I’m in a big house, with a wooden spiral staircase that leads nowhere, and this demon-like thing forces me to sing at its request. It scared the sh*t out of me and I would wake in a sweat. The line: ‘Like a rudderless ship, you’re sinking, stuck inside your own head’, is a reference to the fact that with this being a dream and being asleep, you’re defenceless and at the mercy of the dream itself, it just has to play out until you wake up.”
A mesmerising indie-pop sound with hints of folk from 21-year old British talent Jaz Beeson.
This is a style of music that is quite rare to come by; it’s subtle and understated, yet feels warm and beautifully uplifting.
“’Wanna Know’ is about that feeling when you’re trying to figure out if the person you like, likes you. I found myself asking my friends ‘do you think they like me? I really wanna know’, and so the hook was born. I wrote this in my bedroom on a chilly December night, and never did find out if they were interested.”
An eclectic blend of lo-fi, bedroom & dream pop, mixed with elements of neo-soul; creating a sound that is refreshingly unique and totally charming.
“It’s made to portrait the simple state of a child, being friends with his own shadow.”
A talent hailing from London who has mastered the art of neo-soul so perfectly that it feels almost cruel to know he’s only released two songs so far… I could listen to Karl Benjamin for hours and not get tired.
This is an alt-pop sound that feels so refreshingly honest that it moves you almost immediately with it’s raw tones of emotion.
I’ve always held the belief that some of the world’s best soul-pop starts in London. And talents like Bea Anderson reaffirm that thought for me. There’s just so much beauty in this song’s simplicity.
The gorgeously distinctive vocals from DWN glide over this beautifully melodic slice of Barbadian soul.
With over 360k monthly listeners on Spotify, Drew Sycamore is well on her way to becoming one of the next big names to emerge from Denmark.
