Canadian pop with a lo-fi essence that feels both warm and nostalgic in equal measures.
“I wrote this song as an anthem of change in my life and I want to strive to have my art work towards bringing people together in supporting community.”
“In trying to find tangible ways to support Black and Indigenous communities I decided that all Bandcamp sales going forward (including merch, etc) will be donated to different organisations on a monthly basis.”
Proving that the UK continues to push boundaries in the world of music, TATYANA is an eclectic talent who is both a classically-trained harp player and also a master at electronic soft-pop. While the sound is pretty minimalistic, it’s packed with a sense of playfulness, joy, and intrigue.
As far as up and coming indie pop talents go, Halo Kitsch is one to watch. Punchy beats bounce between being dark and retro, while the distinctive vocal carries through so powerfully.
“I wrote this song after a broken hearted boy broke my heart and proceeded to watch all the chaos he had created in my life, hoping he’d come back down to earth.”
Sublime and stunning, Melbourne talent Seph Cove has released an atmospheric debut which elevates folk-pop into something beautifully overwhelming and emotive.
“This song represents a time of emotional confusion for me. I wasn’t sure how I felt, and I wasn’t sure how this other person felt, all I knew was that the chemistry was there. Nothing ever came of it, and I guess this song invokes some nostalgia about that time as well. The blissful naivety of a simple crush.“
Already a sensation in his native India, DJ Shaan makes his Casablanca Records debut with summer-fresh banger ‘Paradise’. It’s a perfected dance beat with a melodic flow that feels intense and euphoric in equal measures.
If you are yet to be acquainted with Rilès then this is the time! The French-Algerian rapper is making significant impact globally and his unique style is pretty captivating right from the start.
“I was making music for fun to share a vibe other than something really lyrical or too romanticised or something that’s too poetic. I just wanted to go with the vibe and the flow. It was really no problem and no pressure while creating.”
“For me ‘Blameless’ feels empowering. I wrote it in the most real way. I literally woke up in the night to loads of texts from an ex and was overwhelmed by this feeling of comfort just being alone. It was the first time I didn’t need him, or anyone. It was a beautiful realisation. It felt like it was the first time I had a choice… like yeah, I could go back there but it kinda feels nicer to not fuck myself over again this time. I’m making friends with myself. It was a powerful moment.”
Track of the week. With everything happening around us right now, it’s nice to hear something a little more light-hearted every now and again. This is a mellow yet playful indie pop sound, with some very relatable lyrics to a lot of us.
This is really as close to perfection as I can see for the future of British indie-RnB.
The rebirth of UK garage is strengthened with this soulful cut from newcomer Drew Austin and Chardanai.
South Londoner Bklava is bringing 2-step back in to the mainstream with this release, out via Ministry of Sound.
A fusion of styles and genres are blended together in this fresh release from new York multidisciplinary artist Synead. Impossible to describe but irresistible to vibe along to.
An exciting debut today from newcomer Khamari. You may already recognise the vocal; he had previously racked millions of plays and over 50k followers on Soundcloud with cover songs recorded in his bedroom while he was still in school.
This is a mellow indie pop sound, with hints of RnB, that creates a unique sense of emotion to the listener without trying too hard.
“I wrote and recorded ‘Jealous’ at home in Boston last year and brought it to Trackside [Selena Gomez, Tinashe, Majid Jordan], who I’ve been friends with for a while. They’ve been helping me finish production on songs and get things across the finish line. They’ve had a big influence on the quality of my own writing and production too, working with them has taught me a lot about the creative process.”
A charming fusion of indie and pop. Subtle, melodic vocals contrast against the explosive choruses to give us a representation of the hardships we face in life, and how expressing ourselves can help.
“I think often times when humans are faced with hardship it is easy to feel like we’re alone, unloved or misunderstood, but true liberation comes when you’re able to have honest vulnerable conversations around feelings of unworthiness or unhappiness. A good friend once told me – any burden is always lighter shared – and that stuck.”
Australian indie with a uniquely distinctive vocal and a pensive essence.
Taken from the EP ‘Just to Know’ which is out now.
A beautifully constructed piece of indie pop from a London-based Australian talent who’s already got a songwriting Grammy under her belt.
This song has tones of nostalgia and melancholy, and those feelings of pining for someone, or something that you miss deeply.
“I guess it’s kind of a long-distance love song about my partner, who I was missing when I was spending a lot of time in LA, working as a songwriter… But it also feels equally like a love song for LA, and how much I miss it when I’m away.”
A trio who are crafting some of the most engaging, playful indie pop that I have heard emerge from their native Sweden for some time.
This track evolved from a freestyle from Aminé, which was then reworked into a stunning piece of downtempo house which I am officially crazy for.
“Another line he says is “I bench press my problems like ‘add another weight’”. And that’s a really beautiful like modern macho line to me.”
Having recently graduated from Musikmakarna (one of Sweden’s biggest music institutions), Sanna Martinez has already begun crafting her name as a talent who’s both a singer and song writer.
This release is an immediately arresting and shimmering blend of Swedish synth and disco. You’ll also hear some influences of Halsey, Zara Larsson and Ariana Grande on the track too, which is pure pop bliss.
