ALFITUDE - New Music

New Music: Saint Christopher

Saint Christopher is the solo project of LA-based artist Christopher Kalil, who was previously a member of indie-folk group Arms Akimbo.

Through the Saint Christopher moniker, Kalil creates music that explores the different facets of the pop genre.

Songs like ‘Fire Season’ contain essences of indie, lo-fi and alt pop – all delicately fused together in a thoughtful and balanced way. Speaking on the song, Kalil says:

“Where I grew up,

We would get days off from school every Fall when the hills would catch fire.

Nowadays,

I have to stay in my seat and finish my work.

Back then it felt like the bad times would come in seasons. Same with the good times.

As I’ve gotten older, I’ve come to realise that the good times and the bad times happen all at once.

Fire season is all year.

This song is about the death of an old perspective and the birth of a new one.

The death of potential and the birth of acceptance.

I’m not looking for my big break?

I’m just looking for a little break.

We all deserve a pause button.

This song is mine.”

Taken from ‘Pop Shit’, out 7th October 2022 | Saint Christopher

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Zoey Lily – Friend

Anglo-French artist and songwriter Zoey Lily returns with a beautifully understated yet emotive blend of melodic R&B and dreamy alt-pop.

Timeless in its production style, ‘Friend’ is all about those odd (but relatable) moments when feelings begin to creep into a friendship with someone.

“I wrote ‘Friend’ about a friendship that slowly started falling apart when love got involved because I couldn’t return the kind of love my friend was looking for in me.”

The song is taken from Lily’s forthcoming EP, entitled ‘Too Many Nights’ which is due for release later this year. To date, Lily has garnered praise from notable tastemakers like BBC Introducing, The Line of Best Fit and tmrw.

Zoey Lily

Boo Seeka – Real

A fixture on the Australian music scene since 2015, Boo Seeka has grown to command a considerable and committed legion of fans thanks to his ever-evolving approach to music-making.

Taken from the forthcoming album ‘Between The Head and the Heart’ (out 30th June, pre-save here), new single ‘Real’ is a shimmering slice of dance-pop that is sonically immersive and lyrically compelling.

“’Real’ is definitely one of my favourites on the record for me and has so many different messages embedded in the meaning. I wrote this song at a bit of a low point, with the idea of creating a song that can be a bit of a sing-a-long wherever the listener may be. My album, ‘Between The Head and the Heart’, is twelve separate messages that I wrote throughout the COVID period. I really needed to do this for myself, and it has undoubtedly helped me get through the last twelve months. I never want to give away the exact message or meaning of why I wrote a song, firstly, because some things are incredibly specific and personal, but mainly, I love the idea of a listener creating their own meaning to the track. That’s the most important thing about art and music to me.”

Boo tours Australia alongside Hayden James this summer and early autumn, with stops including Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney.

Boo Seeka

New Music: TEMPEST

This year seems to be yielding a particularly high calibre of summer jams, and the release of TEMPEST’s new single ‘Agua’ is yet another addition to the list.

Finessed and fun in tone, this polished hybrid of R&B and pop reminds us that we shouldn’t focus on life’s stresses when it comes to love.

“‘Agua’ is just a fun way to say ‘stop trippin’ on these boys when they’re for everybody. It’s a new don. It’s a new day. Have fun and keep it pushing.”

With over three million catalogue streams and early support from the likes of Joe Budden, the Ebro Beats 1 Radio Show and BET Jams, TEMPEST looks set to become one of the most exciting new R&B starlets this year.

TEMPEST

Junior Andre – Slide

Already commanding a significant fanbase across social media, UK-based Greek-Cypriot talent Junior Andre looks set to propel his momentum even further with the release of ‘Slide’.

Presented as a sleek and finessed fusion of alternative R&B and pop, this summer-tinged song was inspired by an idyllic relationship where even the negatives are turned into positives.

“‘Slide’ is about finding a girl who is good for you. Someone I can rely on. You’re willing to take the risk for her because she’s different, but at the same time she doesn’t know exactly what she wants.”

Currently in the studio working on his next stack of releases, this is one artist that is well worth keeping on your radars.

Junior Andre

Haich Ber Na – St. Leville

A modern master of avant-garde indie pop, rising London-based artist Haich Ber Na returns with the sensational ‘St. Leville’.

Taken from the forthcoming EP ‘When We Knew Less’, ‘St. Leville’ is a surreal and mesmerising song that encourages listeners to think about our perceptions of what happiness is in today’s world. Speaking on the video (directed by Korrie Powell), Haich says:

“We’re constantly being advertised for a better life and this video follows a young couple who go on a journey to a magical world called St. Leville where everything is presented as perfect.”

To fully understand why this talent has already garnered praise from the likes of Mixmag, The Face and Resident Advisor, be sure to catch Haich Ber Na’s showcase with creative collective Bone Soda in London on 30th June 2022.

Haich Ber Na

New Music: SAIAH

Hailing from Arizona is rising queer artist SAIAH, who’s dynamic and refreshingly unique approach to music-making is rapidly gaining them momentum as one artist to watch.

Already commanding well over 200k monthly listeners on Spotify alone, SAIAH crafts melodic and emotive sounds that feel future-forward, bold, expressive and raw.

Recorded during a summer trip to Malibu last year, new single ‘5 minutes til dawn’ showcases a sound that seamlessly fuses elements of pop with punk with indie-rock.

SAIAH

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piri & tommy – words

Track of the week. The extraordinary rise of piri & tommy is something most new artists could only ever dream of.

With huge early successes on TikTok, this UK duo have consequently begun to conquer the mainstream while still only a handful of songs into their career.

With its balanced blend of nostalgia and futurism, new single ‘words’ (and it’s accompanying video, directed by Rupert Holler) showcases this outfit’s immeasurably charming style of dance-pop.

piri & tommy

New Music: YOUR ANGEL

Hailing from Los Angeles is one of the most interesting indie artists to emerge so far this week.

YOUR ANGEL creates work that is inspired by pop icons (Britney Spears, Dido and Nelly Furtado among others) alongside her real life experiences touring with rock bands.

New single ‘Go Getter’ is an anthemic, emotive and exceptionally powerful blend of indie-rock and pop – and an enormously exciting introduction to this promising talent.

YOUR ANGEL

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Delara – People Come And Go

Acclaimed Norwegian singer and songwriter Delara returns with a charming slice of summery pop through new single ‘People Come And Go’.

Perfectly balancing elements of nostalgic soul with R&B and pop, the song highlights the importance of choosing your true friends wisely.

Impressively, Delara has accumulated well over 50 million career streams on Spotify, and currently commands close to 400k monthly listeners on the platform.

Delara

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New Music: Casper

Texas-based newcomer Casper is responsible for unleashing the some of the finest new R&B and rap sounds of the week.

With its stripped-back and minimal sound, ‘Skydive’ is a stunning piece of music that contrasts a finessed and dreamy production with refreshingly candid lyricism.

Picking up support from the likes of Pigeons & Planes, Fashionably Early and A1234, this artist looks set to take on his biggest year yet.

Released alongside ‘Ocean’s 12’, which is out now | Casper

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NIGHTLY – on your sleeve

Today marks the return of Nashville-based outfit NIGHTLY, with the release of their new alt-pop gem, ‘on your sleeve’.

Written with the help of vaultboy, the song addresses the feelings we sometimes get when we need our partners to open up more and tell us how they feel.

“It [the song] describes a game of emotional chicken, where two people who are infatuated with each other, withhold sharing their feelings even though they are experiencing the same thing. It just creates unnecessary distance, so why not give it a shot.” – Jonathan Capeci, NIGHTLY

Over the span of only few years, NIGHTLY have achieved countless successful releases, accumulated a considerable following on social media and landed touring spots alongside the likes of Andy Grammer, Zella Day and K.Flay.

NIGHTLY

Amber Ryann – Liquid Courage

In every sense of the word, Amber Ryann’s latest release is epic. ‘Liquid Courage’ showcases a powerfully dark and intense approach to alternative pop, and one which is certain to solidify this rising singer, songwriter and producer as a star of the future. Speaking on the song, Ryann explains:

“‘Liquid Courage’ is all about the false sense of over confidence and temptation that comes along with drunk encounters and late night rendezvous. This track is as cinematic as it is mysterious and alluring.”

With her perfected techniques at music-making, it’s little wonder that Ryann has already picked up placements on key Spotify editorial playlists, as well as garnering praise from from the likes of Ones To Watch, Lyrical Lemonade and Earmilk.

Amber Ryann

New Music: SAYAK DAS

Hailing from Los Angeles is hugely promising newcomer SAYAK DAS. Today marks this artist’s launch through the release of debut single ‘DID U RLY?’.

Refreshingly raw, bold and epic in tone, the track serves as an amalgamation of genres that include elements of alternative rock and R&B, soul and hip hop.

“‘DID U RLY?’ Is the break-up song I’ve been trying to write my whole life. I think just about everyone can relate to having an ex reach back out just to ‘check in’. It’s your typical ‘If you can’t handle me at my worst, you don’t deserve me at my best’ – but angry.”

With such a confident and unique approach to music-making, SAYAK DAS has already proven that he is one artist that should firmly be on your radars.

SAYAK DAS

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New Music: Dean Mitchell

Hailing from California is LA-native Dean Mitchell. Through her sleek fusions of alternative R&B and dreamy pop, this artist creates sounds that feel both current and timeless in equal measures.

Inspired by genres as varied as old-school funk and R&B through to 90’s grunge and today’s pop, Mitchell’s work draws on a multitude of influences – allowing listeners to experience sounds that are refreshingly original while still relatable.

New single ‘Hold Me Down’ features production from the acclaimed Lost Boy, and serves to showcase Mitchell’s beautiful vocals and exceptional songwriting skills.

Dean Mitchell

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New Music: Filmore!

Irish talent Filmore! really is about as fresh as they come. With a striking mix of punk, rock and alternative pop, this illusive newcomer creates sounds that epitomise the essence of youth in 2022.

Debut single ‘Where’s Your Hall Pass?’ is a confident and bold release that commands your attention almost immediately upon pressing play.

The Filmore! project serves as a character exploration of a student on school patrol, who seems to be taking his role a little too seriously…

“AFTER ONE PARTICULAR INCIDENT INVOLVING THE STATIONERY CUPBOARD, MYSELF AND THE PRINCIPAL DECIDED TO OFFER HIM TWO OPTIONS – EITHER SPEND THE REST OF THE ACADEMIC YEAR IN DETENTION OR JOIN THE SCHOOL SAFETY PATROL. HE CHOSE THE LATTER AND HAS CERTAINLY THROWN HIMSELF INTO THE TASK WITH ENTHUSIASM, ALTHOUGH PERHAPS A LITTLE BIT TOO MUCH ENTHUSIASM AT TIMES. I KNOW THAT HE AND HIS PARTNER INGRID BELIEVE THEY ARE DOING THE RIGHT THING BY KEEPING THE SCHOOL SAFE FOR ALL STUDENTS, ESPECIALLY THOSE THAT HE RATHER PECULIARLY DESCRIBES AS ‘GEEKS’, THOUGH HE HAS TAKEN IT TOO FAR ON A NUMBER OF OCCASIONS.”

Filmore!

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Ella Eliza – Imma Do Me

Today sees London-based German talent Ella Eliza unleashing the ultimate self-empowering anthem for Gen Z.

‘Imma Do Me’ showcases this rising singer, songwriter and producer’s skills – with its infectious melody, powerful vocals and punchy lyrics.

“Gen Z is really challenging societal standards which is incredible and I for myself have learned to give less of a f**k about who people think I should be.”

To date, Eliza has garnered recognition from the likes of Earmilk, Dummy, BBC Introducing and Wonderland. Eliza also sold out her debut show at the start of 2022, and looks set to take on her biggest year yet.

Ella Eliza

New Music: Mikalyn

Presently commanding more than 140k monthly listeners on Spotify alone, Canadian indie-pop starlet Mikalyn is already garnering significant attention from music lovers across the globe. And pressing play on tracks like her new single ‘Phases’ gives you an understanding as to why this singer and songwriter is already so popular.

The song presents a thoughtfully constructed production that feels minimal and stripped-back, while still maintaining a beautifully emotive essence thanks to Mikalyn’s impressive vocals.

“The song is really self-explanatory to an extent; I’m singing about the different phases you go through in life but ultimately, the big takeaway from the song is to not dwell on the past. It’s not worth it because no matter how much energy you devote to it, you can’t change anything. And while I think everyone sometimes wishes they could do things differently, sometimes what you believe to be small moments can end up leading to bigger things.”

‘Phases’ is also released alongside accompanying visuals, of which Mikalyn says:

“Right from the outset, we wanted to invoke a sense of nostalgia with the video, but we also wanted it to feel authentic. And while we had bigger ideas for the video at first, Chris [Grey – ‘Phases’ co-writer & producer] and I were looking to just simply recreate the night we enjoyed when we wrote the song. What you see in the video is just us doing what we’d normally do in the span of an evening. Shooting the video in a candid style helps lend an air of authenticity to it.”

Mikalyn

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Daisy Grenade – Are You Scared Of Me Yet?

Brooklyn’s finest bubblegrunge duo Daisy Grenade return with an anthemic bop through the release of their new single ‘Are You Scared Of Me Yet?’.

Perfectly balancing a dark punk sound with pop, the song feels both sinister and playful in equal measures.

The track further goes to show just how talented this outfit are – and with mentorship and support from Pete Wentz himself, Daisy Grenade could well be the next big US punk act to take over the world.

Taken from the upcoming EP ‘Are You Scared Of Me Yet?’

Daisy Grenade

New Music: byelian

A master of many talents, German artist byelian is not only a singer and songwriter, but also a producer who creates all his work and shoots his own music videos.

Today marks the release of his new single, entitled ‘whenever it’s too quiet’. With its cinematic soundscape and introspective lyricism, the song creates a strong sense of connection with listeners and showcases this rising musician’s spectacular artistry.

Having accumulated more than 500k catalogue streams to date on Spotify alone, byelian could well be one of Germany’s next big musical exports.

byelian

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