A truly luxurious fusion of hazy soul and RnB. Just stunning.
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.
Wild Youth – Champagne Butterflies
Part of a resurgence of tremendous talent hailing from Ireland, Wild Youth have created a track that is the definition of feel-good pop.
Alexander Oscar – January
Of all the Danish pop talent that I listen to at the moment, I have confidence that Alexander Oscar could be one of those kids that breaks out and gets momentum across Europe this year.
TiKA – I Would Die 4 U
Very few can recreate a Prince classic with such finesse. A true delight to the audible senses.
“From another lens, IWD4U reminds me of the importance of duality on multiple fronts. In spirituality and sensuality. In kindness and closeness. In forgiveness and reconciliation. In honesty and compassion. It’s all about balance. One can exist without the other, but it’s so much more delicious when these concepts exist harmoniously side-by-side. The song reminds me to be good to others, and to remain kind and loving even when the world is dark and cruel. Most importantly, IWD4U reminds me to see God in myself and in others.”
New Music: TRIBE
A new British trio with a flair for creating bold and atmospheric pieces alternative pop.
The result is a sound that is not only cinematic in it’s essence, but leaves you feeling breathless by the end. I have no doubt in my mind that these kids will get popular very, very fast.
Watch: Zoe Wees – Girls Like Us
Hugely talented Zoe Wees releases visuals to her new single ‘Girls Like Us’, a song with empowering lyrics that send a message of togetherness and solidarity to girls around the world who feel the pressures of society.
“This video hopefully shows both sides of how I’m feeling right now. I’m working hard on becoming the confident artist that I want to become, but I’m still a young woman, like many others, who’s always a comment away from being knocked back down. This video is that pain, but also the drumbeat for the empowerment I feel.”
Bernhoft – All My Loving
A decade later and Norwegian talent Bernhoft still creates some of the most refreshing blends of soul and indie-pop you could wish for.
New Music: China Tiger
Australian alt-pop outfit China Tiger blend elements of psychedelica and indie rock together to create a sound that encapsulates that anthemic energy that the 70’s and 80’s held, while serving us with a sound that still feels current and fresh.