RnB-pop doesn’t get much more finessed than NOA’s new single, ‘Alright with Me’. This is a charmingly loveable summer bop that is sure to put a smile on anyone’s face.
NOA – Alright with Me
marc indigo – Don’t Waste My Time
A subtly blended fusion of soul, RnB and pop from a new talent who’s voice exudes character and charm.
Hailing from Grenada, marc indigo’s style of music-making feels finessed while still sounding inviting and relatable.
RoseeLu – Got Me Feeling Like This
Back with only her third release, Danish artist RoseeLu unveils yet another stunner of a track in the shape of ‘Got Me Feeling Like This’.
A song that’s all about how we lose ourselves and our values when we fall in love, this is a sound that delivers a modern and playful take on 90’s indie, creating a whole new style of alternative pop.
New Music: Kaela
You may know Kaela as vocalist and keyboardist for critically acclaimed electronic band M83. As a solo artist, she also creates some fantastically exciting experimental pop, layered with nostalgic soul-searching and heartfelt vocals.
‘Make That Face’ is a song that’s all about a stray memory of an ex which invades your mind, hijacks your emotions and makes you question ‘…thinking of you and I don’t know why’.
New Music: Obi Ben
Hailing from Salt Lake City, Obi Ben is a promising new talent who is not only a singer but also songwriter and producer.
With a style of music that blends an array of genres together into one effortlessly finessed sound, this is an artist to watch out for over the coming year.
“You know the whole idea of ‘love at first sight’? I had my first experience with that and I wrote this song describing it and the feeling of infatuation that masks itself as love!”
New Music: Tyra Jutai
With a distinctively unique voice, Canadian artist Tyra Jutai creates a kind of RnB-pop that is irresistibly charming. This talent delves deeply into art, fashion, poetry, and mythology; forming an all-encompassing world where she is free to explore whatever idea comes into her head.
‘Rebound‘ has an early-2000’s feel and tackles the rebound period after a relationship ends when all you want is a distraction; be it drinking, drugs, sex or music – just to get over the heartbreak.
Tadhg Daly – Your Heart’s Not In It
The first thing that catches your attention when you press play on ‘Your Heart’s Not In It’ is Tadhg Daly’s tremendously captivating and powerful vocal. The Jersey born, Irish singer and songwriter creates a kind of sound that feels honest, warm and relatable.
“‘Your Heart’s Not In It’ is written as the end of a love story based on some of my own experiences. It represents the moment at the end of a relationship in which one person has fallen out of love but hasn’t made their feelings clear, and the other person is left on the hook just wanting to hear the final words and find freedom to move on.”
Rebekah Fitch – Goodbye
Irish alt-pop powerhouse Rebekah Fitch returns with her stunning new single ‘Goodbye’ today.
Featuring Rebekah’s distinctly rich and emotive vocals, the song is a heart-wrenchingly poignant piece that captures the struggle to express the true weight of a permanent goodbye between two people.
“I have had several significant goodbyes in my life, but I never felt that I honoured them with enough recognition. I wanted to pay homage to those people that have had such profound influence on me and given me so much. In a time of so many goodbyes, I wanted to write something that people could weave into their own personal stories.”
TUITION – do you still think of me?
TUITION return today with a dreamy yet melancholic blend of indie and RnB in the form of new single ‘do you still think of me?’
With its laid back grooves, heartfelt chorus and instrumental breakaways, this track paints a perfect sunset mood.
“This record reflects a very recent break up and all the mixed emotions and reflections that come with that. A roller coaster relationship that came to a crashing stop, but after some time apart, the questions lay heavy on whether parting ways was ultimately what they both wanted…”
New Music: VENUS GRRRLS
A fantastically bold approach to punk and indie-rock from British outfit VENUS GRRRLS. Immediately arresting, this is a sound that is confident, determined and empowering to listen to.
“‘Hate Me’ is delivered in a story-telling fashion that focuses on unsaid emotions between people, where there is a complete lack of communication about said feelings and happenings. It’s about the internal complexities this can cause, and explores the desire to have clarity and closure. It’s one of our more simplistic songs lyrically, but with the punchiness of the song we wanted there to be an uncomplicated and bold dialect alongside it.’ – GK, Venus Grrrls
New Music: Mahjigh
Hailing from West London, Mahjigh is an alternative RnB singer, songwriter and rapper who is heavily influenced by the new wave of contemporary Soul, alt-rap and RnB.
New single ‘Opinion’ is a slice of musical perfection that looks at into his personal relationships, as well as the struggles he faces with outgrowing his ‘people pleaser’ mentality.
“I had been working on a song and my partner walked in and kinda started picking at it and being negative in general, so being the ‘overly’ sensitive artist, I am I took it really personally and said ‘f#ck your opinion I like this song’ and so, the birth of the new song OPINION.”
New Music: Lila Yin
Currently attending the prestigious Guildhall School of Music & Drama, Lila Yin is a London-based singer and producer who’s approach to alt-RnB is an effortlessly sleek affair.
“This track explores vulnerability when in a relationship and the possibility of losing yourself in it.”
Taken from the upcoming EP ‘JADE/D’ which is scheduled for release this summer.
Isle of You – Ears Ringing
One of my favourite new acts to emerge from Scandinavia recently, Isle of You return with another almighty electro-pop banger to inject us all with some extra energy for the weekend ahead.
‘Ears Ringing’ gives off flashes of cinematic late night drives in Tokyo, dance floors in the early 00’s and 80’s future nostalgia.
“A post pandemic anthem about dancing off anxiety and just blasting the music (until your ears start ringing).”
New Music: Bronagh
A stunningly finessed blend of RnB and pop, matched with one of the most impressive vocals you will likely experience all month.
A recipient of the ‘Andrew Lloyd Webber Scholarship’ at the Urdang Academy, it’s clear that it’s only a matter of time before this talent becomes an established name.
Taken from the EP ‘Happy Now’ which is out now.
I Am Nova – Don’t Wait Up
A hugely anthemic and rousing release from Swedish indie-pop outfit I Am Nova.
‘Don’t Wait Up’ is a song that gleams with attitude and determination, talking about taking steps forward and moving away from an unhealthy relationship.
New Music: coupdekat
British singer and songwriter coupdekat (Katherine Reilly) creates a kind of pop that feels instantly relatable to a whole generation of younger listeners. Combining modern beats with strong melancholy vocals, this artist creates catchy songs that tackle subjects like mental health, love, social media and loneliness.
‘Little Tescos’ is dedicated to coupdekat’s best friend, and their summer adventures last year as the lockdown started to lift in England.
“‘Little Tescos’ is the soundtrack to teenage oblivion in a post lockdown summer in Britain. The late night drives and the celebration of friendship.”
New Music: Go Fishing!
A beautifully emotive blend of indie and lo-fi pop from Dutch outfit Go Fishing! The project came to life when the world began shut down in the spring of 2020.
The two lovers decided to move in together, and began collaborating in their living room for fun. Soon enough they realised that they were on to something special.
“During lockdown, we were experiencing a winter dip in ourselves and in others around us. We wrote this song in a moment in time where one looks forward, unknowing of what the near future might bring.”
Delphi – PHRESH
I can’t think of a better way to kick off the weekend than with this sharp blend of soul and RnB-pop from Swedish talent Delphi.
For over a decade, this artist has written her own songs as well as performed back-up vocals and tracks for some of Sweden’s biggest star and film productions.
“A feel good song about summer and celebrating life! Play it getting ready, pre party, at the party, or in your car! Let’s GO! Summer is around the corner!”
Carla Morrison – Obra de Arte (Acto 3)
Unless you’re familiar with your Latin-pop, Carla Morrison may be one of the biggest names you have yet to hear of. With millions of followers across social media, this artist is undoubtedly on her way to becoming the next crossover artist that takes over the English-speaking world by storm.
‘Obra de Arte’ translates to ‘work of art’ and was written as an anthem to implore all people on the margins to see their beauty and magic; women, members of the LGBTQ+ community, people of colour and beyond.
New Music: Mayfly
Mayfly are a Montreal-based duo composed of singer-songwriters Charlie and Emma, who not only perform their music but also self-produce it. With a sound that feels dark yet vulnerable and honest, this is some of the finest Canadian indie-pop that I have had the pleasure of discovering so far in June.
Taken from the new EP ‘ESSENCE’ which is out now.