Track of the week. An outstanding fusion of genres come together in sensational fashion on Hush Forte’s ‘GREATEST FAULT’.
This is the kind of song that reminds me why I love new music discovery so much; a sound that is not only refreshingly original, but full of character and soul.
Glasgow-based 3 piece TEOSE were self-releasing a series of DIY recordings over lockdown, eventually leading them to signing to Kaleidoscope Records earlier this year.
With a deceptively simple yet distinctive style of indie-rock, their songs feel refreshingly raw and impactful – leading me to feel confident that this alternative outfit will acquire a solid fan base over the coming months.
Part of a double single package which is out now.
Sola returns with another phenomenal release in the form of new single ‘You Don’t Have To Say’. Intriguingly taut yet dreamy, the song tells of the battle between being trapped by your memories whilst simultaneously trying to move on from the past.
“‘You Don’t Have To Say’ explores how to move forward from the past while also reflecting on the bittersweet feelings that memories can often provide. The juxtaposition in the bassline and synths makes you feel a little uncomfortable which is something I love to capture in my music.”
It seems as though Norway’s rap scene is beginning to gain momentum beyond the Nordic nation, and with good reason.
Haider Raja is yet another superb emerging talent who’s approach to the genre is refreshingly fun and engaging.
Col3trane presents us with a perfect fusion of disco, pop and R&B on new single ‘Californication (Feels Like I’m Falling In Love)’.
This London and LA artist continues to pick up momentum globally, and now garners well over a million monthly listeners on Spotify alone.
Franki continues to prove himself as one of Ireland’s most exciting newcomers thanks to the release of new single ‘Keep Dreamin‘.
This is the kind of song that makes an immediate impact, with distorted and layered vocals contrasting against a production that blends electronica with pop seamlessly.
“‘Keep Dreamin’ is about expressing the vast array of emotions you deal with after you separate from someone you love. You feel desperately lost and confused and have all these questions you want answered and sometimes it can be easier to create a false reality instead of having those questions answered.”
One of Norway’s most interesting talents returns with a song that balances hip hop with R&B and soul in the most beautiful way imaginable.
If you’ve yet to experience Ivan Ave’s music, you really ought to give this Scandinavian artist’s catalogue a listen.
Raised in America’s Midwest comes indie talent Swansea Skag. With a sound that feels distinctively unique, this artist creates songs that carry a sense of rawness and intensity that is really quite engrossing to experience.
As a fantastically exciting new talent emerging from LA, Alysdare brings a refreshingly original approach to alternative R&B.
The Ohio born and raised songwriter, producer, and multi instrumentalist releases his new single ‘STUPID JAZ BUBBLE GUM POP’ today, and it’s just about the most unique track that I have come across all day.
“The song spilled out in an hour the day after I broke up with a girl named Jaz… My favourite person to this day but the timing was all wrong. I was in the studio with my engineer when he played this drum beat and i started immediately laying these pretty jazz chords but in a very pop sense of voice hence the title and little double entendre ‘stupid jazz bubblegum pop’. The lyrics literally happened almost entirely freestyle and I think it’s still one of the most honest pieces I’ve wrote to date.”
DYLYN consistently surprises and impresses with each release, and ‘Hurt’ is no exception. This is a track that fuses raw rock n’ roll with infectious pop hooks perfectly.
“It touches on subjects that people are a little uncomfortable with like social anxiety, sexual anxiety, and depression. We translate rougher experiences into who we are. The lyrics ask, ‘Who hurt you, babe?’ It exposes the darker parts of ourselves. In the darkest times of my life, I’ve learned the most.”
RIVER are back today with new single ‘Brother’. With it’s powerful production and and anthemic melody, the song further proves this duo as one of the most exciting indie outfits to emerge so far this year.
RIVER’s upcoming debut album is due out in early 2022.
Grammy Award-nominated composer Johan Lenox collaborates with Grammy Award winning artist Ant Clemons on a deliciously dark release today.
As one could expect from these two powerhouses, ‘You Up?’ is a perfectly constructed sound that seamlessly fuses genres together into an intricate sound that you are sure to fall in love with.
A strongly relatable song to most, the track’s theme touches on childhood nostalgia, millennial life, and love life burnout and is taken from Johan’s forthcoming album ‘What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up?‘
UK-based newcomer Finches crafts a new kind of pop that is not only expressive and vulnerable, but also fresh and engaging at the same time.
With it’s lo-fi production and acoustic essence, ‘Simp Song’ provides a dreamy and lucid listening experience.
“Over the last year with the in the lockdown, the way I approach expression and my own sense of masculinity changed, I learnt to look into my expression of vulnerability as authentic, genuine and more in touch with my fragile side.”
Singer songwriter Ben Provencial returns today with another slice of emotive indie-pop in the form of new single ‘Man I Used To Be’.
With his catalogue of releases now accumulating over two million collective streams across all platforms, it’s safe to say that this Atlanta-based artist is one to watch.
“‘Man I Used To Be’ was written about losing someone important in a romantic relationship. It’s also about realising your mistakes after it’s too late and wishing you could go back.”
Hailing from Montréal comes multi-disciplinary artist Ellyn Woods, whose collaboration with BAILE has resulted in one of the most intense pieces of electronic indie that I have come across this week.
‘Follow’ is an emotive and atmospheric piece of music, with soft vocals that contrast beautifully against a production that is rich in sonic texture.
“Without faith – there is no hope, just trying to find my way home. This idea of coming home to yourself after losing yourself in a world of disillusionment. The point when you realise everything you need is already within yourself. Letting go of all that isn’t you, to rediscover who you are.” – Ellyn Woods
Swedish starlet Cy returns today with a 90’s inspired ballad in the form of new single ‘Hate To Hate You’.
With it’s perfect fusion of pop and R&B, the song is all about being so chained to your negative thoughts that you start hating yourself. The track is also taken from Cy’s new EP ‘Ugh!’, of which she says:
”Being 20-something can be so draining, and especially when you’re heartbroken and unsure about everything. This EP is a package of feelings that grew from this time when I had thousands of questions about where I am, who I am and where I’m going, but no answers. Even though a lot of people probably feel the same you can feel extremely lonely. I hope that my music can give someone a hand to hold for a little while.”
New EP ‘Ugh!’ is out now.
Emerging American teen talent Cam M. is back today with a dark and yet intriguing blend of indie and pop. ‘burn <3′ sees this 18-year old artist deliver a sound that is rich in character and refreshingly experimental.
“‘burn <3’ is about not giving the satisfaction of intimacy to someone who has hurt me, even if I am attracted to them. There are multiple rather personal stories behind this song, but I’ve essentially developed too much pride and self-respect to romantically involve myself with people who cannot prove they deserve it. I cannot continue to allow myself to give more than I receive. This also a song that allows me to feel powerful against those who try to use my emotions and even more so, my body against me.”
An intensely captivating blend of electronica and indie from The Anix. With over 200,000 monthly listeners on Instagram alone, the LA-based designer and producer already commands a loyal fan base thanks to his experimental take on music-making.
New single ‘Quicksand’ features INHUMAN and is a hugely epic piece of alternative music that creates a bold statement from the moment you press play.
Nashville-based multi-disciplinarian Kaitee Page is not only a singer-songwriter and musician but also painter.
Previously creating music under the moniker of Lunic, Kaitee returns today with an infectiously memorable and fun electro-pop bop in the form of new single ‘Famous’.
Emerging from Australia is Canberra singer songwriter Hope Wilkins. With a unique approach to indie pop and folk, this artists crafts songs that are melodically quite beautiful, while her lyricism is refreshingly honest and captivating to experience.
Since the release of debut EP ‘Coffee Cups’ in 2020, Hope has sold out a string of live shows, gained airplay on triple j, and garnered a nomination for Best Live Act in the ACT – National Live Music Awards.
