A wonderfully epic blend of pop, rock and indie from Maastricht-based outfit Solomon; a sound that is filled with intensely emotive tones of melancholy.
Taken from ‘Part 2’ of the band’s debut EP, which will be complete on 13th November.
With the release of new EP ‘Trip 2020’ (which is out now), Polly Money debuts visuals for her gorgeous single ‘In The Dark’, which is all about the realisation that you still need the intimacy of an ex, but not the actual relationship itself.
“It’s safe to say 2020 has come with highs and lows and as I sit here a seasoned twenty-something being asked what ‘Trip2020’ is about, it pretty much sums up the wild ride the last few years have been. Many times of elation and equal amounts of anxiety.”
An outstanding debut from a talent who’s still just 16-years old. It’s a lusciously blended array of genres including indie and surf-pop, served with cinematic flair.
“As I got older, I started to have experiences that were much more emotional and personal, and songwriting became an actual necessity instead of something that was fun for me to do.”
Intense yet minimal Norwegian electro-pop that carries a captivating sense of tension and darkness.
Very rarely do you come across a talent who so perfectly blends Southern Trap with old-school hip hop and gospel as effortlessly as this; it’s a fresh approach to music and a genre that Austin Dean Ashford is pioneering under the term Island Trap.
This is a track that immediately charms it’s way right through to your heart, and the story behind it’s creation puts the song into context:
“Yes, I was in the middle of signing a major record deal and then Covid-19 happened while I was touring in New Zealand as a Ph.D. student. I knew I needed a way to adjust to the pandemic and decided to make Sophisti-Ratchet on my phone. Then on my iPad. Then I recorded it in Lubbock Texas at Amusement Park Studios while I was doing my Phd classes. I would like to portray the feeling of harmony. There are so many forces pulling us in so many ways that I hope we can get balance between our sophisticated and Ratchet sides of the spectrum.”
Another stunning slice of disco pop from one the UK’s brightest and most talented starlets. Just press play and feel those good vibes…
With all the talk of K-Pop taking over the music world, it’s recently felt as though Japan’s pop scene was being overlooked slightly; when in fact, there’s just as much incredible music coming out of that country as anywhere else.
FAKY are an all-girl group who’s sound flirts between pop and RnB, with a big dose of fun and finesse. It’s J-Pop at it’s most polished, and is pretty exciting to experience.
“The reason why the title is ‘little more’ is because with everything that’s going on all around the world, it’s very hard to know how our days would go from now. All we know is that we are progressing just a little more and try finding ways to work around the situation so that soon we will be able to be back to normal or maybe a new normal.” -Taki, FAKY
Rock and pop fused together into a sound that is packed with energy, all the while being playful (…and slightly bonkers).
“Right now, more than ever, we need something to make us feel good. This song means shamelessly going after what you want and not apologising for that! Doing the things that make YOU feel good, regardless of what people say. It’s all about self love.”
Californian talent Kendra Dantes has crafted a gorgeously haunting piece of power-pop, inspired by the ‘Six of Crows’ and ‘Shadow and Bone‘ book series by Leigh Bardugo. The sound feels intensely dark, cinematic and totally captivating.
A finessed yet experimental mix of alt-pop with Eastern sounds from Turkish talent emir taha.
Everyone needs to put whatever they are doing to one side and press play on this song.
Norwegian newcomer Ola Village debuts a playful track, that flirts between pop and that distinctive sound from 90’s indie to create something that is just pure joy; a song that reminds us that in the end, everything works out!
“This year hasn’t exactly been overwhelming with positivity, and working in music has definitely not been easy with everything going on. As a result I was gradually losing my motivation for it all. And that’s something I’ve never been even close to feeling before. At times I’d started picturing myself doing other things. Luckily that changed. After befriending the guy that mixed the single, I regained my motivation. He gave me a much-needed boost in my creative self-esteem. So, to me, the song is now really about hope. Dreaming big and also believing that you can do it. But it’s still mostly just a silly song. I mean, Kanye would never make his own lemonade.”
A perfectly formed pop sound that feels sinister and dark yet still flirtatiously playful.
There’s really not much to say about this new ballad from iris other than it’s likely to be the most beautiful thing you’ll hear all day.
“‘greedy’ is about that moment when you have the realisation that you’ve not been respected in a relationship, you’re finally ready to speak up, you know your worth and you set yourself free. A reclamation of power!”
One of the most exciting talents emerging out of Australia of late, Eves Karydas returns today with another slice of premium pop. Teaming up with an all female songwriting team on the track, the song feels playful yet carries relatable lyricism to anyone who’s been in a toxic relationship.
“Someone once said to me ‘being in love is like being given drugs for free’. At the time I was experiencing a real lack of security in the relationship I was in. I was in a place where my happiness was so heavily reliant on a guy giving me attention. The annoying part of it all was that no matter how many lows there were, I was addicted to the highs. It clouded my vision and I made poor decisions.”
New Zealand indie-pop outfit LA WOMEN create a kind of sound that grabs your attention immediately through it’s boldness and self-assured character.
