ALFITUDE - New Music

The Tyne – MOVE 2 LA

One of the most exciting outfits to emerge from the UK of late, North-East based Gen Z trio The Tyne have a sound that is immediately likeable to most.

Now 17, the band formed at 14 over a love of classic pop-punk and indie. Having inadvertently built a following of over 400k followers on Tik Tok via performances in their parent’s back gardens, they will soon unveil their debut EP to the world.

Produced by Gethin Pearson (Kennyhoopla/ Charli XCX), their energising new single ‘MOVE 2 LA’ is an effortless blend of emo escapism and contemporary pop-punk.

“‘MOVE 2 LA’ was the first song we wrote that we felt represented us as a band so it’ll always be a special one to us. We wrote it in October 2020 and had the verse and pre floating about for ages and we didn’t know what to do with it without a chorus. We were at the edge of giving up on the song until we finally came up with the chorus we have now. The song is about escaping your problems by any means necessary, even if that means leaving home and ending up in another country!”

Taken from the upcoming EP ‘Born On The Internet’, released through Slam Dunk Records on 13th July 2022.

The Tyne

DAISY – HUBBA BUBBA

Acclaimed Los Angeles four-piece DAISY return today with an intriguing blend of pop, jazz, punk and R&B.

New single ‘HUBBA BUBBA’ finds the band raiding the ‘90s for inspiration, from the vibe they achieve to the fact they recorded and produced the track in keys player Roswell’s garage.

“We’ve been really deep in our ‘90s bag lately… all the incredible bands we grew up listening to. We were really indulging in ‘90s music in the van on our last tour. We feel super inspired by No Doubt, Third Eye Blind, Dre etc.”

“’HUBBA BUBBA’ is an ode to the west coast and all the incredible music we grew up on. A song about having a sexy secret little crush and not knowing where it’s going to go. We’re completely and totally obsessed with this song!”

DAISY

New Music: sticktype

Today marks the debut for NYC-based singer, songwriter and multimedia artist sticktype.

Raised between Potomac and Shanghai, this talent discovered his attraction to music after picking up his sister’s guitar in senior year, and singing covers as an emotional output.

Serving as his first single, ‘HAND ME DOWN’ is a song about a moment in time for a young man’s long and awkward search for self through affairs of the heart.

sticktype

New Music: m4x

While I don’t know much about this emerging UK talent yet, I can tell you that m4x is one of the most exciting finds of the week.

This artist fuses honest and thoughtful lyricism into indie-pop songs that carry a refreshingly raw edge, and is certainly one to watch.

m4x

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Jen Berkova – Adventure time

A finessed and tasteful mix of soul, R&B and pop come together beautifully on Jen Berkova’s latest release, ‘Adventure time’.

“Writing music has always allowed me to reflect on my emotions and pin point how I feel in different situations. It’s always been my safe space. Have a listen.”

Jen Berkova

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New Music: superflirt

Emerging from San Diego is promising new talent superflirt. Self described as ‘makin’ music for the indie kids stuck in the 80s’, this artist crafts a sound that is instantly relatable and hugely charming.

“‘Sober’ is an anthem for that sober friend at a party. When I wrote this I was so over people acting like I owed them an explanation for why I didn’t want to drink. There was a long time that I felt isolated because of this and I wanted to explore that feeling.”

superflirt / Sound

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LØLØ – junkie

LA-via-Toronto rising star LØLØ has firmly cemented herself as one of the most prominent and exciting Gen Z artists to take on pop-punk’s revival.

Sonically addictive, her new single ‘junkie’ is a throbbing, desperate ode to a toxic love affair.

“Everyone says the first step to recovery is admitting you have a problem. Well – I have a problem. I’m addicted to someone who is awful for me in every way. I tell myself I’m moving on, and that I’ll never go back, but I know deep down that I’m never really done with them. I have no control over it. They have an effect on me that I can’t really put into words. But I wrote ‘junkie’ as an emotional outlet the best I could to try and rid myself of this person once and for all.”

LØLØ

New Music: Lloyiso

Quickly emerging as an international phenomenon, South African singer and songwriter Lloyiso first picked up attention last year, when his debut single ‘Seasons’ tallied over 16 million streams and picked up a ton of buzz along the way.

Emotive new single ‘Speak’ has already gathered hundreds of thousands of streams worldwide in a short number of days, further affirming this talent as a global artist to watch.

Lloyiso

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Chlöe – Treat Me

Video Directed by Diana Kunst

Track of the week. After her last massive hit ‘Have Mercy‘, Chlöe returns with a phenomenal follow-up in the form of ‘Treat Me’.

It’s probably too early in the year to say this, but I’ll say it anyway. This is my favourite R&B-pop release so far in 2022, and I think it’ll remain that way for some time. The song perfectly balances late 90’s and early 00’s R&B nostalgia with a modern twist that is not only perfectly constructed, but immensely impactful.

Chlöe

Lemonade Baby – i blocked ur account

One of the catchiest indie-pop bops of the week comes courtesy of Australian artist Lemonade Baby.

As the title suggests, ‘i blocked ur account’ is a fun and playful release that was inspired by our ability to electronically cut ties with the people around us – for the sake of our mental health.

“I overheard a conversation between two girls about how they were cutting a toxic relationship out of their life and how they needed to ‘block’ their social media accounts.

To me it’s such a bizarre thing that we have the power to remove people from our lives via the internet. Obviously the girls had very valid reasons to distance themselves from the person but it’s still pretty wild to overhear a conversation like that irl… so I wrote a song about it, giving a big applause to everyone who’s cutting them toxicsssss out!”

Lemonade Baby

New Music: FIOR

Ahead of the summer comes the release of independent pop-R&B artist FIOR’s ‘YOYO’.

This highly infectious track showcases a sleek fusion of disco and pop, and was produced by the legendary Scott Storch.

“These last two years have been so crazy but I feel like summer is now officially back and I’m going to make this one a year to remember! Anyone that’s not coming with good vibes, you’re on your own! #YOYO”

FIOR

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Sad Night Dynamite – Tramp

Acclaimed UK duo Sad Night Dynamite have unveiled the release of their spectacular new mixtape, entitled ‘Sad Night Dynamite: Volume II’.

Alongside ‘Tramp’, the project also features their latest single ‘Black & White’ (which was just made Tune of the Week on Radio 1) and collaborations alongside the likes of Moonchild Sanelly and IDK.

Sad Night Dynamite: Volume II’ is out now.

Sad Night Dynamite

New Music: Hannah Storm

One of the most impressive indie releases of the month comes from emerging Norwegian artist Hannah Storm.

Once that first chorus kicks in on her powerful new single ‘House of Cards’, you’ll find it hard to not have this song on repeat all day. This fusion of indie and pop-rock is some of the finest you’ll experience from Scandinavia right now.

“As long as I can keep making lots of music and live the life I am living now, it will be the best I could have imagined.”

Hannah Storm

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New Music: Mads Koch

Mads Koch is already an established artist and songwriter within the Danish music scene, having worked with the likes of Mø, Jada and Goss.

While noted for his collaborations with international pop artists, new single ‘The Lake’ sees Koch in a more intimate, almost ethereal setting. Served in an indie-folk style of sound, the track serves as a thought-provoking observation on life and death.

“I think a lot of us can gain a richer and more beautiful existence by practicing an openhearted approach to the transience of life. Not that we necessarily need to dwell on anxious contemplations about death but in away where we can get through this fear by surrendering to it. This is why ‘The Lake’ is a declaration of love to the little, quiet and seemingly uneventful situations, that our days and lives actually is made of.”

The song is released alongside Koch’s debut album ‘Fingers’, of which he says:

“‘Fingers’ is a declaration of love to the acoustic and clean sounds of instruments in an orchestral setting.The songs find themselves in a field between hope, calm and gloominess, while the lyrics reflects the thoughts that takes up a lot of space inside me.”

Mads Koch

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Ted Jasper – Alone

Rising British artist Ted Jasper draws on a network of downtempo house, hip-hop and jazz sounds to create songs that are both compelling and refreshingly original in tone.

Today marks his return with new single ‘Alone’. Speaking on the track, Jasper describes it as a:

“Stripped back ballad, written to my partner who’s gone away.”

To date, Jasper has garnered acclaim from the likes of BBC Radio 1 and 1Xtra, as well as 6Music, Complex, Clash and The Line of Best Fit.

Ted Jasper

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Piper 57 – Bullies For Breakfast

One of Germany’s most exciting electro-pop artists to emerge of late, Piper 57 returns today with another captivatingly dark release through her new single ‘Bullies For Breakfast’.

The track sees Piper 57 facing the ghosts of her past, while also confronting the role of the victim by becoming the perpetrator. Piper’s striking style shows how trauma turns into violence.

“Every experience on the outside goes along with something internal. And I share these experiences with my fans.”

Piper 57

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DJ YUKI + Fuse – Goodies

Just in time for the weekend, emerging female DJ YUKI and producer duo Fuse collaborate on an almighty electro cover of Ciara’s 2004 hit ‘Goodies’.

Ciara’s original version of the track spent seven weeks at number 1 on the US Billboard charts and knocked Elvis off the number 1 spot in the UK charts. ‘Goodies’ is truly a bonafide 00s hit, and DJ YUKI + Fuse take it to a whole new level with fresh house vibes.

DJ YUKI has already received a mark of support from the likes of Diplo, while Fuse have had work remixed none other than Joel Corry himself.

DJ YUKI | Fuse

The Royal Foundry – Little High Little Low

Acclaimed Canadian indie alt-rock outfit The Royal Foundry announce details of their upcoming third LP ‘Little High Little Low’, alongside its anthemic title track. The song sheds light onto the emotions we all face daily – hidden or not, and helps normalise the importance of mental health.

Comprising of Jared Salte and Beth Schumacher, alongside touring members Robbie Szabo and Jeremy Dehek, this group have consistently evolved with their musical offerings in reflection of the ever-changing world around them. Speaking of the new album, Schumacher says:

“We experienced a lot of personal changes all the while watching the world as well as ourselves get more divisive and confused and vulnerable. That is this album. It’s us working through ourselves and finally taking our mental health seriously, while being pessimistically hopeful about our future.”

‘Little High Little Low’ LP is out 17th June 2022.

The Royal Foundry

New Music: Hanwell

Rising talent Hanwell is a UK-based singer, songwriter and producer who crafts indie sounds directly out of his own bedroom.

“I Won’t Let You Down” is a chaotic and upbeat take on indie rock, infusing crunchy rock with energetic hip hop drum machines. The initial sample sounds like the voices in your head overthinking all your decisions; and this perfectly sets up the chaos that pervades throughout the song:

“Right now loads of my mates are going through it and just sinking under all the pressure in their lives and this song is really just to say to them, and anyone else who hears it, that it’s going to be alright in the end. I think people need to know that there’s someone there who’s like ‘I know how you feel, man.’ But know that it won’t last forever.”

Hanwell

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New Music: Taylor Dukes

A gorgeously melodic fusion of soul and R&B from emerging Nashville-based singer-songwriter Taylor Dukes.

New single ‘The Ocean and You’ sees Dukes using her smooth and emotive vocals to present pensive and emotive lyrics, as the song flows with an essence of melancholy.

“This song is about loss – and comparing that to the ebb and flow of the ocean.”

Taylor Dukes

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