A wonderfully epic blend of pop, rock and indie from Maastricht-based outfit Solomon; a sound that is filled with intensely emotive tones of melancholy.
Taken from ‘Part 2’ of the band’s debut EP, which will be complete on 13th November.
An outstanding debut from a talent who’s still just 16-years old. It’s a lusciously blended array of genres including indie and surf-pop, served with cinematic flair.
“As I got older, I started to have experiences that were much more emotional and personal, and songwriting became an actual necessity instead of something that was fun for me to do.”
Very rarely do you come across a talent who so perfectly blends Southern Trap with old-school hip hop and gospel as effortlessly as this; it’s a fresh approach to music and a genre that Austin Dean Ashford is pioneering under the term Island Trap.
This is a track that immediately charms it’s way right through to your heart, and the story behind it’s creation puts the song into context:
“Yes, I was in the middle of signing a major record deal and then Covid-19 happened while I was touring in New Zealand as a Ph.D. student. I knew I needed a way to adjust to the pandemic and decided to make Sophisti-Ratchet on my phone. Then on my iPad. Then I recorded it in Lubbock Texas at Amusement Park Studios while I was doing my Phd classes. I would like to portray the feeling of harmony. There are so many forces pulling us in so many ways that I hope we can get balance between our sophisticated and Ratchet sides of the spectrum.”
With all the talk of K-Pop taking over the music world, it’s recently felt as though Japan’s pop scene was being overlooked slightly; when in fact, there’s just as much incredible music coming out of that country as anywhere else.
FAKY are an all-girl group who’s sound flirts between pop and RnB, with a big dose of fun and finesse. It’s J-Pop at it’s most polished, and is pretty exciting to experience.
“The reason why the title is ‘little more’ is because with everything that’s going on all around the world, it’s very hard to know how our days would go from now. All we know is that we are progressing just a little more and try finding ways to work around the situation so that soon we will be able to be back to normal or maybe a new normal.” -Taki, FAKY
Rock and pop fused together into a sound that is packed with energy, all the while being playful (…and slightly bonkers).
“Right now, more than ever, we need something to make us feel good. This song means shamelessly going after what you want and not apologising for that! Doing the things that make YOU feel good, regardless of what people say. It’s all about self love.”
Californian talent Kendra Dantes has crafted a gorgeously haunting piece of power-pop, inspired by the ‘Six of Crows’ and ‘Shadow and Bone‘ book series by Leigh Bardugo. The sound feels intensely dark, cinematic and totally captivating.
Everyone needs to put whatever they are doing to one side and press play on this song.
Norwegian newcomer Ola Village debuts a playful track, that flirts between pop and that distinctive sound from 90’s indie to create something that is just pure joy; a song that reminds us that in the end, everything works out!
“This year hasn’t exactly been overwhelming with positivity, and working in music has definitely not been easy with everything going on. As a result I was gradually losing my motivation for it all. And that’s something I’ve never been even close to feeling before. At times I’d started picturing myself doing other things. Luckily that changed. After befriending the guy that mixed the single, I regained my motivation. He gave me a much-needed boost in my creative self-esteem. So, to me, the song is now really about hope. Dreaming big and also believing that you can do it. But it’s still mostly just a silly song. I mean, Kanye would never make his own lemonade.”
A perfectly formed pop sound that feels sinister and dark yet still flirtatiously playful.
New Zealand indie-pop outfit LA WOMEN create a kind of sound that grabs your attention immediately through it’s boldness and self-assured character.
An artist and songwriter hailing from Helsinki, SUAD blends that dark and ethereal sense of Scandinavian melancholy into an indie-rock sound that feels intense and atmospheric in equal measures.
Having already gained a considerable following on TikTok, 17-year-old Essex talent Georgia Twinn releases her first official single today. It’s a bold and gutsy slice of pop-rock that feels confident and self-assured. One to watch out for!
Track of the week. As far as new London talent goes, you won’t find many people creating a buzz right now as much as Santino Le Saint.
A unique and intriguing performer and producer, Le Saint lays soulful vocals over dark RnB tones that fuse together with subtle hints of classic rock.
Inspired by the likes of Bjork, Sophie, and Flume, Australian producer and songwriter Jingle has created an electronic pop sound that is refreshingly experimental while feeling quirky and playful.
A blend of psychedelic indie and dream pop, matched with an essence of hip hop and captivating lyricism.
“The lyrics are about drifting whether it be with addiction (which was the case for me) or being lost in a relationship or just feeling helpless.”
Taken from the album ‘Consequences‘ which is out now.
I featured Angelina Jordan back in 2014 after going viral on Norway’s Got Talent at the age of just eight, through her monumental vocal talent covering a Billie Holiday classic.
It’s been a rollercoaster for the kid since, who ended up performing all over the world and sharing bills alongside the likes of PSY and Norah Jones.
Still only 14-years old, she has released her major-label debut having just signed with Republic Records, and it’s an absolute stunner. Could this be Norway’s next global household name? Most likely so!
“‘Million Miles’ is about losing someone you really love. This song is very personal to me, because I had never felt the feeling of losing someone before I wrote this.”
Angelina Jordan
A beautiful song by Rudie Edwards, written for the days of youth when she met the first boy she loved; and for Dover, the place she grew up in.
“It’s my little thank you to him. My little thank you for the things I miss from back then.”
The first thing that catches your attention from Austrian talent Marcel is the vocal; it’s so powerfully emotive and captivating. Matched with an equally intense piece of indie-pop, this talent could be one of the country’s next big musical exports.
Having already been featured as a vocalist for several EDM-pop artists (garnering over 8 million combined streams on Spotify in the process), Rosie Darling is now ready to debut her talents as a solo artist with the release of this beautifully simple yet captivating slice of pop.
