Miami-based Colombian artist Drea Réal creates a dreamy style of R&B that is beautifully engrossing to experience.
New single ‘All Day’ is lifted from Réal’s latest EP, entitled ‘Let Go’. The song’s airy and minimal essence gives listeners a sense of escapism, while the lyrics look at the yearnings of someone who desires freedom.
To date, Réal has garnered support from the likes of Lefuturewave and Elevator Magazine while also landing placements on editorial Apple Music playlists.
Sometimes, the best pop comes in the simplest forms. That can be said with iamnotshane’s freshly-released single, ‘Maybe My Soulmate Died’.
This has to be one of our favourite songs so far this summer, and continues to solidify the LA-based singer and songwriter as one of California’s most loved rising stars.
Running just under two minutes in length, the track immediately captivates listeners with its infectious melody and eccentric lyrics.
Be sure to catch iamnotshane on his current ‘One Less Year Alive’ headline tour, with stops in the UK & Ireland, Germany , Netherlands and Poland.
Rising Irish starlet Kynsy’s latest release is a masterclass in alt-pop. New single ‘Point Of You’ feels nostalgic and playful in essence, yet lures you in with its darker and edgier undertones.
Inspired by the trials and tribulations of falling in love, the song’s lyrics feel personal and relatable, while the melody will stick with you all day.
“’Point Of You’ is me trying to work my way through the different sides of romance, happiness and disappointment. It’s about being stuck in the same cycle of falling in love with people who don’t or will never love you back and the feeling of tiredness that comes from attempting to have romantic relationships with people that never go your way. It’s about being love hungry for an honest and pure connection but being so fed up and dissatisfied by trying and trying that you start to ask yourself, ‘what’s the point’?”
Featured by the likes of NME, DIY Magazine and BBC, Kynsy is rapidly being hailed as one of Ireland’s most exciting new musical prospects.
Rising musician Benjamin Carter unveils a new single today, in anticipation of his upcoming EP ‘Black Boys on the Radio: Part I’.
Written as a powerful piece of social commentary, ‘Black Boys On The Radio’ finds the Caribbean-American songwriter & entrepreneur focusing on how society views black Americans who aren’t idolised in the mainstream media.
“American culture seems to praise the athlete and artist and actor who is black and in entertainment, yet many who look just like them are being stereotyped, marginalised, and face various prejudices that don’t allow them to progress as people. It’s not enough to pay the actor, rapper, or athlete and say ‘look we aren’t racist’ we must each – black, white, latin, asian, etc – be vulnerable and willing to own up to our mistakes and look for ways to grow. This is why the chorus sings ‘and I know if I cry it’ll make you stay, so please don’t, please don’t run away.'”
To date, Carter has garnered placements on some of Spotify’s most noted playlists (including New Music Friday), as well as praise from the likes of NPR and Variance.
‘Black Boys on the Radio: Part I’ EP is out 29th June 2022.
French disco seems to be one of those styles of music that everyone has a love for, so it’s always a happy day at Alfitude HQ when we get to share new sounds from the genre.
Producer duo Abc Dialect originate from the cities of London and Buenos Aires, but create work from their own bespoke studio in Barcelona.
Finessed new single ‘Our Love’ features some impressive talent – including Jamiroquai’s Derrick Mckenzie on drum duty and Breakbot’s Delafleur on vocals.
Melodic, dreamy and nostalgic in tone, the song may well guarantee Abc Dialect as one of your new disco favourites.
One of the most exciting discoveries over this last year has to be Finn Harry. While the world begins waking up to this incredible talent’s artistry, here’s a new single to enjoy.
As has become expected from Harry, ‘Off Day’ showcases the indie-R&B-pop hybrid perfectly thanks to it’s sleek production, beautifully constructed melody and finessed vocals.
With a highly individualistic yet polished approach to songwriting and music production, Finn Harry will inevitably hit the mainstream in the near future.
LA-based independent artist Lo Artiz creates impressively rich blends of soul, old-school hip hop and jazz.
Singles like ’11:11′ offer listeners a sound that feels nostalgic and classic, while also maintaining a confidently future-forward essence. Add to the mix Artiz’s captivating vocal delivery, and you have a body of work that is really quite exquisite.
Inspired by modern masters of music as varied as Bob Marley, Led Zeppelin and Frank Sinatra, Artiz’s style of music-making crosses genres and boundaries in a way that few artists can successfully accomplish.
Multi disciplinarian artist Kenzie TTH marks her return with the announcement of a new body of work, starting with the release of new single ‘Bonnie (B Side)’.
Co-written and produced by Leon Vynehall, this beautifully honest song invites listeners into Kenzie TTH’s world behind closed doors – and addresses the issue of who we truly are, versus what people expect us to be.
“To me, Bonnie as a character is the girl that gets labelled ‘quirky’ or the ‘eccentric manic pixie dream girl’ and feels like she plays a supporting character in her own life. I think we all have some Bonnie in us – the presentation and performance of self that then gets commodified and flattened into a two dimensional object by others.”
Kenzie TTH has already picked up early praise from the likes of Highsnobiety, Trench and The Guardian thanks to her tastefully eccentric and highly original approach to R&B and pop.
Already garnering a significant fanbase across social media, London-based British & Irish outfit New Rules look set to take on the musical mainstream in a big way this year.
With a universally likeable style of music-making, the trio craft indie-pop sounds inspired by the singer-songwriter genre.
To celebrate the launch of their new mixtape ‘Go The Distance’,the group have just unveiled a lyric video for one of the featured tracks, entitled ‘Love You Like That’. Speaking on the mixtape, New Rules say:
“’Go The Distance’ is basically eight stories from the last year of our lives. We feel like it’s a new chapter for New Rules and shows a lot of growth from where we started together musically. We hope everyone enjoys the details and can hear a bit of themselves in every track.”
Track of the week. A master of many talents, EDEN is not only a singer but also producer, label head, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter who has been on our radar since 2016.
Throughout the years, this Dublin-bred artist’s work has evolved exceptionally – with his latest single, ‘Modern Warfare’ being nothing short of perfection.
The song marks EDEN’s return to the spotlight since the release of his 2020 project ‘no future’, and features a production that is conceptually experimental and refreshingly future-forward.
“This song is a meditation on the blurred lines between life and interaction online and irl, there was a time where I had rejected certain aspects of social life by refusing to use the tools of our time, and modern warfare came after a period of reintegration. There is a sense of maturity coming into these spaces and situations after time away, despite how urgent everything can feel. An ability to not be dragged into the reactionary anxiety that is so often associated with social media. This is not to say that there isn’t plenty of anxiety to be found elsewhere – just that knowing what you want from things is a helpful way to avoid getting rekt. Water off a digital duck’s back.”
With support from the likes of Billboard, CLASH and V Man, this may well be EDEN’s biggest year so far.
Multi-talented creative artist Jordan Stephens is back with one of the most impressive and thought-provoking songs of the week.
Conceptually, ‘Feel Joy’ is exactly as you would imagine it to be; this is a piece of music that is designed to remind listeners that how we feel throughout the day is mostly down to our own perspectives and choices that we make.
Directed by Phoebe McCaughley, the track’s visuals (which took months of work to create) are as much of a delight as the track itself.
Taken from the new album ‘Let Me Die Inside You’, which is out now.
Sometimes you press play on a song and instantly feel connected with that artist, for no explainable reason. It’s a rare experience, but always one that reminds you of the power of music.
This can be said when you begin listening to ‘Rain on Me’. Created by emerging multi-disciplinarian Ketu, the track showcases a soulful sound that feels tastefully minimal, sleek and finessed.
Aside from being a singer and songwriter, Ketu is also a renowned designer and artist within the US music industry, with artwork and motion graphics created for the likes of Lil Nas X and Khalid.
Rapidly gaining momentum across Scandinavia is rising artist Daniella Binyamin.
New single ‘Toothpaste Kisses’ showcases this talent’s extraordinary abilities at writing songs that feel gripping and moving, while still maintaining some pop sensibilities.
“The day I wrote ‘Toothpaste Kisses’ I remember feeling everything and nothing all at once. My heart felt like a rollercoaster and my head was a mess. I went to the studio, where me and my co-producer Oskar were supposed to write for another artist. But I just felt, I needed to write something else. Something real. To get all those feelings off my chest. All those feelings turned into the song toothpaste kisses. I think I needed to write that song in order to move on. It’s such a special one to me.”
With a style of music-making that features vivid lyricism over luxurious productions, it may come as no surprise to learn that Binyamin is already an accomplished songwriter, having written for the likes of Lukas Graham and Zara Larsson.
Now Binyamin is set to make her own mark as a solo artist – and the future looks bright.
American artist CeCe returns with one of the most anthemic pop releases of the week, in the form of new single ‘FUEO’.
Perfectly timed for the summer season ahead, this is a sound that is energising and uplifting, reminding you of the power that pop can have in elevating our feelings.
“It’s a joyful celebration of being broken, together.”
With more than more than 500k cumulative followers across social media, CeCe has garnered an impressively loyal fan base so far, and looks set to grow it even further over the coming year.
11 Roses is a musical collaboration between London-based James Lamb and Richard Craker, who currently lives in Thailand.
Together, this duo create a refreshingly original style of hip hop that blends indie and acoustic elements with vivid lyricism.
New single ‘DRUGS’ was inspired by Lamb’s experience with addiction and consequent journey to sobriety.
“I was fed up with the constant panic attacks, living life with anxiety and being a slave to drink and narcotics. I used drugs to deal with overbearing emotions and to escape from a painful reality.”
Both talents have extensive experience within the music industry, with Lamb collaborating alongside artists like AKA Block, and Craker with Liam Gallagher and Jolin Tsai.
Belot is one of those artists who never fails to disappoint with her releases. This is a talent who consistently delivers premium pop gems that immediately uplift any mood.
Today’s release of ‘Driving to LA’ is further proof of this newcomer’s remarkable talents. Here is a shimmering, summery and playful slice of pop perfection that is sure to elevate Belot’s name further into the limelight.
“‘Driving to LA’ is about when you have grown up in a teen relationship. You thought it would be a fling when it started but in the blink of an eye 16-18 flies by. All of a sudden you are faced with the fact that you have separate goals and opportunities that don’t exactly facilitate each other. The dynamic that worked so flawlessly when you were at school doesn’t seem to translate into adulthood. You will always have love for one another, but you have to find your own footing and start building your careers.”
If you’re as much of a fan of this rising starlet as we are, be sure to give her latest EP, ‘Harmless Fun’ a listen here.
Reuben Medlin is a Wiltshire-based multi-talented artist who is not only a singer but also songwriter and producer.
While still only 17-years old, Medlin is already creating impressive pieces of indie-pop from his bedroom – with his recent single ‘Down the Slide’ receiving traction through Spotify’s editorial playlists.
‘Struck by You’ is inspired by the rush of feelings that we get when we first meet someone special, and serves as a perfect addition to your summer playlists.
“I want to share my music with as many people as possible. I want people to be able to feel experience’s and relate with the music I’m creating. I really want to get out there and perform live to as many people as possible and meet everyone who supports me, I would also love to play some festivals in the future”.
Just in time for the weekend, Alfitude favourite REMIEWORLD returns with an alt-pop banger that is impossible not to enjoy.
A song that contrasts the extremes of love, ‘Missed Calls’ treats listeners to an energising and bouncy production, while the lyrics focus on the agonising feelings of a bad romance.
This has been an impressive year for the Northampton native, who has already garnered attention from the likes of BBC Introducing as well as several features on flagship Apple Music playlists.
One of the internet’s most loved indie-pop prospects is back today with an infectiously charming summer bop.
‘What If We Never Met’ sees the return of German-American artist Chris James, who continues to gain momentum and win fans across the world with each release.
Now commanding well over 500k monthly listeners on Spotify alone and over 200k YouTube subscribers, it looks like this DIY talent who writes, produces and mixes his own music will hit the global mainstream very soon.
Hailing from England’s South Coast is emerging producer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist WYSE.
With a sound that blends elements of alternative rock with indie, shoegaze and dark pop, this rising artist creates songs that are refreshingly experimental and distinctive in tone. On new single ‘Belladonna‘, WYSE says:
“We tried to get the toms to sound as much like thunder as we could, experimenting with different drums, mics and post-production effects. I wanted something to emulate a lightning strike in the outbreak of guitars and the drums. Owain has a pipe that runs all the way from the live room to the control room and when he kicked it and pressed record, it had a rattling sound that for me was like lightning! It’s in the background of the recording but it adds some drama to that section I think.”
To date, WYSE has picked up attention from influential outlets like Atwood Magazine and Gold Flake Paint, as well as spins on BBC Radio 1 and Introducing.
