After generating over 20 million streams and garnering support from the likes of Pitchfork, Dazed, and The Face, Connecticut-born artist ericdoa returns with new single ‘fantasize’. Guitars and horns flirt perfectly amongst a fusion of disco, hip-hop and hyperpop to form a sound that is not only unique but wildly infectious,
Canadian artist IAMREBELWILL’s new release sees a sleek fusion soul and disco come together to form something that is truly quite spellbinding, and perfect for the summer nights ahead.
AWA is here to serve us tones of soul, brass and pop on ’24/7′. This is a bold and confident sound that creates impact in an effortlessly cool type of way.
Few words can truly summarise how I feel about this talent, but ‘stunning’ comes to mind. A beautiful blend of soul and pop merge into an emotive and melodic sound that not only wins your heart over, but leaves you wanting so much more.
Taken from the new album ‘in defense of my own happiness’ which is out now.
Undoubtedly one of the biggest UK success stories from the last twelve months, Brighton-based rapper ArrDee’s voice and lyrical delivery is recognisably unique and immediately captivating.
Following on from an appearance on Russ & Tion Wayne’s chart-topping viral hit ‘Body (Remix)’, he’s back today with the equally excellent ‘Oliver Twist’.
Channelling a rags-to-riches concept, the track sees ArrDee spit lucid, rapid-fire bars over a luxuriously opulent violin-led production.
LA-based pop talent EMELINE returns with one of the catchiest bops of the week! A demo of ‘flowers & sex’ went viral on Tik Tok and received over 8 million plays in less than a week, so it’s safe to say that this track is on course to be one of the summer anthems of the year.
“This song is my moment to ask for what I want and need, unapologetically. I am living inside my power and embracing that I deserve to be celebrated. What can I say, flowers and sex are a girl’s best friend.”
One of the most exciting outfits to emerge from Belgium recently, The Haunted Youth embody a raw and youthful energy through a unique sound that blends hazy indie with undertones of psychedelic rock.
Love Truls is the brainchild of 18 year old Swedish creative Truls Söderman Carlberg. Listening to new single ‘Tell Her’ gives you a glimpse at just how phenomenally talented this artist is.
A true Gen Z songwriter with an innate ability to absorb, filter, and distill various musical expressions, Love Truls also vividly depicts the experiences of a 21st century teenager.
“‘Tell Her’ started with just a nativistic guitar line and vocals; it has transformed and grown ever since it was written in 2018. It definitely has some classical music influences, and I wanted it to be powerful, which Röda Paradise really helped with, being able to take in real strings and shit. Shoutout Röda Paradise!”
Taken from the debut EP ‘Kantande Wanai’ which is out now via This Is Scandinavia.
Just in time for the weekend, bülow’s back! The alt-pop superstar returns today with her empowering new release ‘Revolver’. This is a song that is sure to fire you up enough to take on the world – whatever comes your way.
“I want people to feel empowered listening to it. You are as powerful as you want to be. I don’t wake up every day feeling my most confident self. No one does. I struggle with finding my footing and falling into a state of confidence every day where what people say or do doesn’t affect me. It’s something I work on every day, but I know that when I am that and I believe it, I’m not afraid of f**king up/ falling on my face. That’s how I want to live. And that’s what I want people to feel when listening to ‘Revolver’.”
Not only a talented singer and performer, Violet Days also has an enviable reputation within the songwriting world through her collaborations with the likes of The Chainsmokers, Shaun Frank, Cash Cash and more.
Today she returns today with the beautifully anthemic ‘Shut The World Up’, song that feels both melancholy yet rousing, and a prime example of Scandinavian pop at it’s best.
“This song was definitely born under the influence of anxiety. It’s been a frustrating year for all of us, It’s been scary and Ive felt pretty clueless overall. This song is basically my journal of this past year, struggling a bit with myself and some relationships. Sometimes you wish you could just push the OFF button on all the thoughts you cook up in your mind.. Listening to music has helped me a lot with this and I hope this song can be somewhat helpful for anyone out there that needs to feel like there’s more of us out here losing our minds.”
This year seems to be yielding a whole new generation of rockers, and that’s something I’m pretty OK with. While Toronto-born artist Sophie Powers is still only 16-years old, yet her vocal’s intensity is years ahead.
Her new single ‘Lonely Army’ tackles the feeling of widespread loneliness that so many of us experienced during 2020’s seemingly endless lockdown.
“’Lonely Army’ is an anthemic song. It speaks on behalf of my generation. I want to start a conversation, as it feels adults and people who are not struggling during this time need to understand that almost everyone else is, whether they show it or not.”
Following on from her sensational debut back in April, Melbourne singer songwriter Tassia Zappia returns with the beautifully autobiographical release of ‘When I Was Four’.
True to form, Tassia’s incredible voice serves as the centrepiece to a melodic and emotive song that details her journey from humble beginnings in Australia to the door of a seemingly impossible dream.
Taken from the forthcoming debut EP which is out soon.
LA-based wonder-kid Ginesse returns today with a shimmering take on hyperpop through the release of new single, ‘Gatorade’.
The title of the song is a tongue-in-cheek play on the astrological phenomenon of mercury in retrograde, and ties into Ginesse’s personal interest in astrology and the meaning it can hold.
“For some reason, mercury going into retrograde has always put me in a very nostalgic place. It’s a love letter to those I shared time with where the doors have remained open without resolution and without a clear understanding of why.”
Years of enduring closed doors, homophobia, and fighting for artistic integrity led to Amir Brandon to become the artist that he is today.
With a style of songwriting that balances vulnerability with confidence, Brandon’s approach to RnB-pop is immediately captivating and refreshingly honest.
His new single ‘champagne’ was written as an anthem for the introverted and lonely, reflecting on his own personal experiences with depression, and embracing heartache rather than drinking it away.
Canadian indie pop singer-songwriter Devan returns today with the beautifully emotive and totally relatable ‘Lie’.
The song is all about the blissful ignorance you allow yourself to feel when you know a relationship is going sour, but refuse to accept reality.
Hailing from Minnesota is pop-rock outfit Guytano, made up of brothers Grant and Eddie Hamilton along with Isaac Hesse and Colter Benoit.
Having initially met in 2010, the band has accumulated a solid and loyal base of followers since the release of their debut album in 2016. They haven’t slowed down since, with their music becoming a favourite on college and commercial radio, as well as getting numerous placements on TV shows.
Today they return with new single ‘She Knows’, bringing with it a sleek blend of synth and pop, a hugely catchy melody and finessed vocal arrangements.
“This song embodies the excess of Vegas and tells the story of losing everything in sin city.”
Hailing from Miami, Latin-American artist Miliano has been writing and playing music for over a decade, with songs in both English and Spanish.
‘Nubes’ (which translates to ‘clouds’ in Spanish) is a track about the unavoidable reminder of past regretful experiences that one can learn and grow from.
This is a beautifully emotive blend of Latin pop, trap and alt-RnB, all complimented with intensely captivating vocals.
Indie-pop with a nostalgic twist from Danish talent Daniel Joy. One of the catchiest bops you’ll likely enjoy all weekend, ‘How to Talk to Girls’ is about an insecure young man in a world that expects you to always be on top of your game. But when the game is love, life’s not always easy!
“‘How to Talk to Girls’ is a tribute to the shy guy. I recall the awkward moments in bars, you know, the moments where one of your friends introduces you to this girl, and you suddenly turn into a silent and uncomfortable shell. It’s just as much about impressing your friends, as it is finding the courage to actually talk to a girl you’ve just met. No one wants to be known as the shy and awkward friend sitting in the corner and I can think of a dozen times where a book for dummies or a tutorial video would have come in handy. I still don’t know what’s going on – so here’s a song about it!” –
London-based talent Arin is not only a singer but an established songwriter, creating a new kind of pop that feels sleek, mellow and finessed; all the while still carrying a sense of charm and playfulness.
Listening to ‘All I Want 2 See’ reminds you of that euphoric feeling of falling head-over-heels for someone.
