There’s something quite magical about Dora Jar’s sound. This is a style of music that is full of energy and life, yet also feels organic and intriguing.
No genre fully encapsulates or defines what this artist creates, making every song on her new EP ‘Digital Meadow’ an absolute delight to experience.
‘Digital Meadow’ is out now.
Mothé is the kind of artist who seemingly pushes the boundaries of indie-pop, as is the case with new release ‘Dancing On An Empty Floor’.
This is a sound that incorporates orchestral sounds and buzzy synths to create a track that feels uniquely original yet so easy to fall in love with.
Taken from the upcoming debut album ‘I don’t want you to worry anymore’ which is out soon.
The first thing that catches your attention when you play ‘Spilling My Blood’ is how seamlessly the production flirts between nostalgic psychedelica and modern alt-rock. It’s a sound that is bursting with energy, character and originality.
Led by frontman and songwriter Gray Griggs, Generous Gods are an Atlanta-based outfit who refreshingly encapsulate the grit and experimentation of 60’s psychedelic rock in an adventurous and ambitious way, all the while still sounding thrillingly future-forward.
Ever evolving, the quality of emerging British rock talent continues to impress me. And today is no exception, thanks to the introduction of new talent HCK9.
This is a raw, epic and brave sound that grabs a hold of you from the first second and takes you on an audible journey like none other.
“let fear consume you as you’re forced into the role of the addicted victim, who just can’t stay away.”
Liverpool’s Turquoise Noise are an outfit who are seemingly unafraid of pushing the boundaries of alt-rock.
As is the case with new single ‘Closer’, this is a bold and confident approach to music-making that incorporates elements of indie, electronica and psychedelica to form a sound that is uniquely distinctive.
German-born and now London-based emerging artist Ella Eliza has one of those vocals that is immediately arresting. Matched with an intriguing and captivating blend of soul, alt-RnB and pop, this talent crafts some of the most interesting new music to emerge from the UK right now.
“The narrative could be perceived as me urging another person to ‘let go of their ego’, almost as if I am speaking to a love interest or a close friend, however, my creative intention behind this track is that I am talking to myself in the mirror just after I got up in the morning. This track is especially important to me as I feel it is the most reflective song I have ever created and it documents my journey of self development.”
Taken from the self-produced debut EP ‘INTROSPECTION’ coming out this summer.
It’s impossible not to feel some kind of joy when you play ‘Praise’ by Monticolombi. A sleek blend of RnB, soul and hip hop combine effortlessly to form a sound that glistens with finesse and feel-good energy.
Akira Kai is a UK-based artist who’s style of music-making effortlessly combines elements of pop, hip hop and indie into a sound that feels emotive, raw and deeply expressive.
“‘NO MANS LAND’ is a product of Millennial misery. Expressing the loneliness and lack of connection in today’s age.”
Hailing from Cape Town, HONEYMOAN are one of the most exciting alt-pop acts to emerge from South Africa recently, thanks to their ability in creating distinctive soundscapes that set the scene for some seriously addictive hooks and relatable lyrics. On ‘Super Emotional’, singer Alison Rachel explains:
“We sometimes try out a bunch of stuff like identities, relationships and careers in attempt to figure out who we are.”
Taken from the upcoming ‘Palace’ EP which lands on 18th August 2021.
Irish duo AMIN have created one of the strongest pop-dance hybrids to emerge so far this year. Immediately arresting, this is a refreshing sound that seizes your attention with its distinctive combination of melodies, lyrics and vocal.
“‘Count To Ten’ first came about following a pretty incredible moment for me watching the sunrise at Burning Man festival in the middle of the Black Rock desert in Nevada. I was working on a demo of it here and there for about 3 years. I thought it really had potential but needed someone with both underground & commercial sensibilities to give it a bit of a scrub & gleam to get it to where it needed to be. Once Mark entered the picture, it came together pretty quickly.” Darren Rice, ANIM
One of the most exciting discoveries this week comes from London-based talent ivee. A fusion of rap, trap and dark-pop come together to create a sound that feels atmospheric and arresting.
Featuring the talents of hip hop artist VILLAIN, ‘Fallen Angels’ explores the inevitable tragedy of coping mechanisms.
A self-producing artist and composer, ivee developed her skills at the prestigious BRIT school and was spotted there by Little Cousin Records – who then released her debut ‘Paris In The Winter’ back in February.
Born in São Paulo and now based in London, PIE is one of those artists who creates a sound that delivers a ton of character, yet does so in such a finessed form that it wins you over within seconds.
With inspirations ranging from Latin and Bossa Nova tones to the ever-growing UK Jazz scene, as well as soul queens like Cleo Sol, Erykah Badu, and Aretha Franklin, PIE’s music tells captivating stories in the most effortlessly cool way imaginable.
“The opening line for the track ‘She had it coming to her but she is too independent’ introduces my reflection upon the process of getting to know the true meaning of solitude, the most valuable gift a heartbreak can give you, the lonely path to yourself. The track contains excerpts of the real phone call that triggered the creation of the song, bringing the listeners close to my own experience in an attempt to tell a story that may have happened elsewhere, in a different time and place.”
British composer Lindsay Wright is already an established name who has worked on compositions for film and TV (Netflix’s The Crown; Sky Atlantic’s The Tunnel; and period drama The Aftermath to name a few).
While in lockdown over the past year, Wright also created a beautiful EP entitled ‘LINES’ (out 4th June 2021), which includes new single ‘On Fire’.
Here you can experience deeply emotive tones gliding over a rich soundscape that was built on cinematic electronics, fragile strings and haunting vocals. Talking about ‘LINES’, Wright says:
“The current times and my personal observations over the past year shaped each track, going between the strangeness, the novelty and the distress that I was feeling all at once. How so many people could only see loved ones through the glass of a window or across a garden pathway. How nobody was unaffected by these changes in the world.
I also wanted to explore contrasting experiences, perhaps how having constant company with no change in scenery could result in overwhelming loneliness of a different kind. How small everyone’s world had to become in order to keep others safe. How I could cycle through these feelings of isolation and morph them into lines of connection instead.”
Atlanta-based talent Ryan Hall blends hyperpop with elements of punk and indie-rock to create a sound that feels raw and uniquely textured, while also being elevated and future-forward.
With an astounding 4.8 million followers on TikTok alone, Nashville-based artist and songwriter KINGS is making significant traction across social media with her fantastically catchy style of pop.
“I wrote ‘ur a good bye’ last August with a few writer/ producer friends of mine. I told them about this guy I unofficially dated and let me tell you, it was a mess. His immaturity was astonishing, but it made for some interesting art. I love taking bad situations and turning them into something people can jam to in their car. We were talking about the situation and I was like, ‘I can’t even be mad at this situation because he was a good bye.'”
Danish talent eee gee creates a kind of indie-pop that is hard not to fall in love with. ‘Favourite Lover’ is a song that feels charming yet eccentric to listen to, all the while bringing a new approach to the genre that is refreshingly original.
Self-described as an ‘artist, human, musician and love-based Kindness practitioner’, I am TIM creates a style of hip hop that is refreshingly individualistic. ‘Big cat fears’ is pretty short in length, but still piques your interest in this up and coming artist.
Introducing LA-based talent BRICK! under the ‘New Music’ section is a little deceptive if I am honest; he’s an already multi-platinum selling producer, a DJ and a creative director. So it comes as no surprise that listening to ‘The Start’ will give you just about the most finessed slice of RnB that you’ll likely enjoy all day today.
Every now and again I am told of a talent that is just so phenomenal that you have to pinch yourself to know that it’s real. This is the case with London-based singer-songwriter and classical pianist Téa Texier, who’s still just 16-years old.
‘Garden Smiles’ is the kind of song that fuses indie with pop and folk in a very subtle yet considered way. It’s a beautifully written and sung piece that reflects on the uncertainty of both a relationship and the current times.
Some of the finest indie rock to emerge so far in the last week has been from Norwegian talent Kispah. This is powerful music that makes an instant impression, with bold vocals, vivid lyricism and captivating melodies.
