Deeply emotive and melodic tones from a hugely exciting UK rap talent.
dvr – 16 (demo)
A Scottish talent who’s still just 17-years old and already has one of the most captivating vocals that I have experienced so far this month.
With a sound that feels understated and refined yet haunting and dark. this kid could be one to watch in 2021. Taken from the EP ‘u can call me dillon‘ which is out now.
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New Music: Ivy Rose
Debuts don’t come much bigger than this. A powerful and immensely moving pop sound that is elevated even further by the phenomenal energy coming from the voice of Ivy Rose.
“I want people to feel inspired and motivated. And to feel the real pain and feelings that are behind my voice.”
slenderbodies – superpowerful (with Crooked Colors)
slenderbodies team up with Crooked Colors to create a beautifully euphoric slice of dream pop, all for a good cause.
They’re launching a campaign on Propeller to drive action for The Trevor Project, who work to provide immediate support & assistance for struggling LGBTQ youth.
Fans can take actions like signing petitions, donating, and sharing on socials to enter to win a virtual meet & greet with the band plus an exclusive merch bundle. The more actions they complete, the more entries they’ll earn towards winning the experience.
All funds raised will help The Trevor Project expand its 24/7 lifeline, chat, and text crisis services so they can reach even more of the more than 1.8 million LGBTQ youth who seriously consider suicide in the US each year.
Lilly Carron – ugly cry
Hailing from New Zealand, Lilly Carron showcases a melodic sound that fuses indie with pop and stunningly distinctive vocals.
Taken from the album ‘Messy Mind’ which is out now.
ATARASHII GAKKO! – NAINAINAI
Progressive J-Pop meets that distinctive 90s Manchester rave beat, and the result is mind-blowingly amazing!
New Music: Cariss Auburn
A bold and immediately arresting blend of alt-pop and RnB from Wolverhampton native Cariss Auburn. The sound shimmers with confidence and sleek musicality.
“By the end of the song I’m saying that it might be hard as hell, these are things I’m dealing with right now, but it’s ok to take time for yourself.”
Amaria – Roses
New Music: BBYBITES
Some exciting Danish talent here. BBYBITES has a style of pop that feels playful and flirtatious while still carrying through an essence of finesse.
New Music: NIGHTMÅNE
An American-Norwegian duo who fuse together the best of 80’s synth with 90’s Scandinavian music to create a fresh and highly-charged take on power-pop.
“It’s like The Weeknd met Sam Smith at a bar and after talking for a bit, they both realised that ABBA was their karaoke go-to and they grew up listening to Sigur Ros during their angsty teenage years.”
New Music: Carliane Tamara
An infectiously joyful blend of indie and bubble-gum pop. It’s impossible not to experience good vibes when you listen to this new release from Carliane Tamara.
Rochelle Jordan – Got Em
More than anything, this release from Rochelle Jordan elicits memories of those days in your late teens when you’d just go to a makeshift rave somewhere in middle of East London and lose yourself to the early hours.
A perfected blend of electronica and RnB, underlined with subtle hints of UK garage.
“‘GOT EM’ is my song of Affirmation. I wrote it in 2017, a time where I had an intense epiphany about life. I started to become much more spiritually aware than I have ever been before. All the repetition in this song is my way of being able to meditate on these words of encouragement and confidence, affirm and push through. Talking my shit in the first verse, to speaking and encouraging whoever is listening in the second, I just wanted this song to seep into the veins of whoever needs to be lifted.”
New Music: Cat & Calmell
Dark pop from an emerging Sydney-based outfit who bring an assured and confident energy to their music.
With influences ranging from Kali Uchis, The 1975, Rihanna and T.S Eliot through to the Powerpuff Girls, you can be sure to expect the unexpected from this duo!
“We wrote this song as a way to express our frustration at the people in power and their complacency with the state of the world, it’s a cry of frustration from our generation to theirs and we hope it resonates and you think it’s a good jam!”
New Music: Honeyboys
Just about the most charming song you will experience this week, Honeyboys create a nostalgic and melodic sound inspired by 50’s RnB and 60’s surf-rock.
Contrary to the style of music you hear from this emerging Californian group, they first got together in a very Gen-Z way; through social media follows, DM conversations, and Zoom sessions.
And if this is the first you hear of them, then ‘Davinci‘ is a perfect introduction; a song which seamlessly balances the playful with the melancholy, and is a pure delight to experience.
“We try not to put ourselves in a box. Not every song will sound the same and not every song is made the same way. We want to put people in a happy state of mind. We want people to have a good time, you know?” – Ari, Honeyboys
New Music: Softcult
With influences ranging from Bikini Kill to the Smashing Pumpkins this is a razor-sharp slice of scuzz-pop with hints of 90’s indie rock, courtesy of Canadian duo Softcult.
“Even the baddest bish probably has a little bit of self doubt.”
New Music: 19&YOU
LA-based four-piece 19&YOU posses a rare style of indie-pop that makes their music instantly loveable. It’s a sound that feels fresh and exciting, all the while still maintaining a charm of nostalgia.
“It was one of those songs that started from a space of vulnerability and turned into just us having fun. There weren’t any rules of what we could or couldn’t do, as long as it felt good we added it to the song. To a certain extent the song is satire, it’s so over the top sassy, and none of us are that way in real life. But I think the hyperbole of it all is what makes it so engaging.” – Noah Taylor, 19&YOU
BAD CHILD – $1,000,000
This is one of those tracks that ends up on loop all day just because it’s so damn addictive.
Taken from the debut album ‘Free Trial‘ which is out on 26th February.
New Music: Naike
An exciting new talent who’s born and raised in London but based in Chicago. The sound is a polished blend of British hip hop, RnB and grime with sleek lyricism and a smooth vocal flow.
“‘GOYF’ (Get Out Your Feelings) emphasises becoming your best self and moving forward.”
Sports – The Look
A perfect balance of psychedelic disco, synth-pop, indie-funk from the Tulsan institution that is Sports.
“‘The Look’ was inspired by a comment a stranger made to me while I was out eating lunch. He interrupted me and asked who my agent was, assuming that I was a model. And then wanted to help represent me. I just kind of laughed because it seemed like such an LA cliché. But he was serious and told me, ‘You’ve got the look of the moment.'” – Cale Chronister (Sports)
Taken from the forthcoming project ‘Get A Good Look Pt. 1’ which is due 12th February 2021.
New Music: Issey Cross
Track of the week. From the first moment that you press play on ‘Who‘, you realise that it’s impossible not to have your attention immediately drawn to London talent Issey Cross.
This is a confident and striking approach to left-pop; a sound that is unafraid to claim it’s ground and be bold. It’s a song (and a talent) you won’t forget easily.