Hailing from Australia, 19-year-old Melbourne-based Filipino pop-R&B singer and songwriter Reyanna Maria is destined for global stardom.
Lamenting over a lame relationship, her finessed new single ‘Loser’ sees elements of piano trickling over a sparse beat as her flow turns its tempo on a dime.
Signed by Steven Victor himself and already garnering praise from the likes of HIGHSNOBIETY, Forbes, Raydar and HotNewHipHop, this could well be Reyanna’s biggest year yet.
An anthemic blend of pop, indie and rock from Liverpool-based American outfit The Let Go.
This is a sound that is immediately relatable to listeners from almost any generation, thanks to a rich blend of influences that fuse together seamlessly. Expect to see this group go far!
Hailing from St. Louis is emerging artist Jonah Roy, who’s latest release ‘F*ck That!’ has just surpassed 100k plays alone.
Blending pop with an essence of playfulness, this is a sound that feels fresh, unique and charmingly youthful.
Representing some of the most exciting new talent from the USA is 20-year-old singer, songwriter and performing artist Cate Tomlinson.
Still a student at Northeastern University, this Boston-based creative forms emotive sounds inspired by pop, soul, and rock & roll. The end result is music that feels fresh and current, while still maintaining a deeper and more soulful essence.
“Whether it’s composing a brutal text or making a grocery list, the Notes app has become Gen-Z’s (and my own) digital diary. I wrote this song about stress-writing text apologies in my Notes app; ‘notes app apology’ wallows in the paralysing period of time where you know a relationship is all wrong and you need to get out – but you haven’t left yet. I found myself in a toxic situation and still had the instinct to protect the relationship and hold onto this person. I wrote about realising they thought they could say anything to me thinking I’d always be there, and coming to terms with the fact that the time I spent drafting texts in my Notes app to put us back together was time wasted.”
A rising talent hailing from Minneapolis, Landon Conrath impressively writes, records and produces his own songs.
After introducing himself to the world in 2020, this artist has managed to go viral on Spotify, sign a record deal and play his first show to a sold-out crowd.
New single ‘Last Week’ serves as an honest account of how negative relationships can affect our mental well-being.
“‘Last Week’ is about a person in my life who made me feel like I was constantly under their feet. We worked super closely together but I always felt like my ideas weren’t good enough and that I should just quit music in general. Whether it was truly a bad situation or if I just put those ideals on myself, this song illustrates with the struggles of self worth.”
Already reaching close to 100k monthly listeners on Spotify alone, it’s safe to say LA-based duo Calabasas are picking up considerable momentum. Blending alt-pop with elements of R&B, electronica and hip hop, these are songs that sound distinctly unique while still feeling relatable.
With its perfected production and smooth melodic flow, ‘The Mend’ shows that not only are Calabasas rising stars in their own right, but they are also currently one of the most sought after production duo’s in the industry.
“We wanted to take a deeper dive into our personal lives on this song. I wrote this at a tough time in my relationship for the woman I love. It’s a chance to get vulnerable with our fans and let them know that we are all humans and we make mistakes.”
A hugely catchy sound from American artist TAELA. Already garnering a committed fanbase across social media, this starlet-in-the-making seamlessly constructs pop-rock anthems that are sure to win your hearts.
“I wrote this song about my personal struggle with social media. I’ve found it really easy to lose myself constantly trying to look good online and live up to society’s standards… And I’ve realised a lot of people struggle with the same thing. Everybody is so quick to judge based solely off of their personal perspective. Social media gives anybody and everybody access to an opinion of you and that can be mentally exhausting.”
Vancouver outfit Ludic have come up with one of the most charming releases of the week, thanks to a genius production that serves us sleek alt-pop with a quirky and offbeat twist.
‘Judge Me’ was written about feeling lonely in a relationship and feeling like you can’t do anything right; when your constant efforts to try and change are not working and instead are met with more criticism by your partner.
“The song tackles what it’s like to recognise harmful patterns in a romantic relationship, and the determination to mend all that is wrong because you are committed to your love for that person.” – Max Cunningham, Ludic
Scottish alt-pop duo LOVE SICK return today with a captivating and deeply moving release in the form of new single ‘Run Out Of Love’.
Beautifully melancholic in tone, the song encapsulates the moment when a love interest realises the extent of their feelings for you, almost immediately after they let the relationship fall apart.
“This song was one of the ones where most of it came out in one take and the creative process happened really quickly. We wanted by to keep it quite understated and lo-fi in the production so went for a minimalist approach. The original demo before we had a title was called lo-fi song. It’s about someone not appreciating you when you’re there and wanting you when you’re gone”.
Of all the tracks I receive from Scandinavia, this has to be one of the strongest releases that I have come across so far this year. Freddy Madson is an independent pop artist based in Copenhagen who is creating some of the most sublime sounds you could hope for.
‘Hanging in the Air’ is a beautifully dreamy yet highly-charged song that fuses hints of indie and jazz, telling the honest story of how to regain faith and trust in yourself when everything seems lost.
“I think everyone knows what it’s like to feel imperfect or inadequate. Other people’s great expectations can suddenly become a massive burden in your life – and it literally dragged me down, creating an endless flow of irrational thoughts and unnecessary contemplation. It was the feeling of hanging in the air while racing for a new tomorrow but it was with the help from my closest ones, that I got back on track.”
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Edinburgh-based rockers Retro Video Club are kicking off 2022 in commanding fashion with the release of their new single ‘Faking’.
The track arrives while the band are on a mini tour for Independent Venue Week, and just days before they support The Kooks on two dates of their UK tour,
“‘Faking’ is about being bitter, and trying to leave one last dig at your ex before moving on with your life. It’s the age old tale of a lover scorned, and how in the 21st century, people get their licks in.”
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A raw, punchy and invigorating take on British rock from a group that consists entirely of 17-year old musicians. This is a sound that is unashamedly bold and fully encapsulates the energy of youth.
The group’s empowering new release ‘Deeper’ was written as a commentary on today’s society and being judged by outward appearances; all the while expressing anger at feeling held back by other’s perceptions of who you are.
An anthemic mix of hard rock and emo-pop from emerging Texas outfit Haunter. The longer you listen to new single ‘Paralyze’ the more grand and epic this track gets.
With lyricism that is refreshingly honest, the song explores themes of sex, non-monogamy, unhealthy obsessions, and power.
“The idea of music leaving this lasting impression always fascinated me. You can always remember why your favourite song hits close to home or why that song brings you to tears. The name HAUNTER fits us perfectly, because I wanted to write music that lasted and haunted you in a way.” – Enoma Asowata, Haunter
Hailing from Merseyside are emerging alt-pop outfit More In Luv. If you’re a fan of Years And Years, Larkins and Fickle Friends then chances are you will love this group’s infectious guitar melodies and sparkling synth sounds.
Written about love, struggle, and money, ‘Living For Two’ documents the band’s journey from where and what they’ve come from.
“‘Living For Two’ was written about being from a place where you’ve never felt protected by the people hired to do exactly that, and despite it all, all you want to do is build a good life for yourself and the people you love.”
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Amongst his other accomplishments, HRTLSS managed to end 2021 being made Track of the week on BBC Introducing as well as landing several editorial placements across Spotify’s alt, emo and rock playlists.
Today the rising British talent returns in epic fashion with his bold and anthemic new single ‘Circles’.
“I wanted to start 2022 with a bit of a heavy one. Just how I felt when I wrote it, with the world feeling like were trapped going round in circles.”
Heavily inspired by Brazilian-American sounds, Lily Lyon has built a solid fanbase with her music over the twelve years that she has been writing and performing.
Nostalgic new single ‘Pink Light’ is a power ballad that was inspired by the 80’s synth-pop scene, while also adding a country feel into the mix. The song tells listeners the story of not letting go – and the sweet twisted memories of rose-coloured glasses.
UK-based Lonely Gimmick is the alter ego of anonymous multi-instrumentalist Max Pow. With a refreshingly original approach to music-making, this talent seamlessly incorporates a multitude of genres to form sounds that feel timelessly classic yet eccentric in tone.
New single ‘Grumpy Days’ serves as an honest art piece about love and the early days of starting a life together with your significant other.
“‘Grumpy Days’ makes the grounded point that love is hard and building a life with someone takes work, tolerance and patience.”
Emerging from Iceland is singer-songwriter VALDIS. While only crafting sounds since 2020, this talent has already landed on the official radio charts in Iceland and featured on numerous Official Spotify Editorial playlists with her work.
‘Onto You’ is a relatable and empowering blend of RnB and dark pop that captures the excitement and danger that come with a new relationship.
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Born and raised in Los Angeles of half-Persian descent, singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and All-American fencing champion Em Beihold crafts a pensive and powerful style of pop.
A short teaser on TikTok for new single ‘Numb Little Bug’ quickly generated a staggering 1.5 million views and 317k likes, solidifying this emerging talent as one to watch.
“I want my music to help people feel more included. A lot of my life, I felt excluded in school and from a lot of other things, so I’m trying to create a community and give everyone permission to be happier in your own skin.”
