Sometimes we all need a little bit of a pick-me-up, and John Jin Han’s latest fun-filled release ‘Find My Own Way’ hits the spot.  Joined by three bandmates— Dani Lyra (vocals), Benja Schick (drums) and Asa Stern (guitar)— John Jin Han fuses bouncy instrumentals with clean, charismatic vocals. And with the likes of COIN and The 1975 cited as influences, the foursome confidently fill the dreamy indie-pop mould. In true feel-good indie style, ‘Find My Own Way’ is crammed with catchy choruses, larger-than-life hooks and euphoric, synth-drenched riffs. Packed out with carefree alt-pop charm, the track deftly deals with a slightly less euphoric subject matter.

Commiserating the ceremony of ageing in the most beautiful way, Lorensa’s latest single ‘Birthday’ is a present from the pop and R&B gods. Recorded from the rooms of Killer Instinct Studio in L.A., this track is sweet honey and we, the listeners, are the bees. Echoing elements of Ariana Grande, it poses the question- what really distinguishes a birthday from any other day? A hive of relaxed excitement built upon underground beats, rising synths and golden vocals, Lorensa reaches her peak in the bridge’s intoxicating bout of self-questioning.

Don't be fooled by Lombardy’s title of their new single ‘Don’t Wanna See You Round Here’, because they definitely will want to see you around. That being said, when you do listen to Lombardy’s new single, you certainly will want to hang around. Lombardy are a freshly-formed group based in Nashville, forming in 2020 during an evening out celebrating one of the band members 19th birthday over pizza and Rage Against The Machine. With eight tracks written, and a recording session in Florida later, Lombardy was born. 

Rosella’s are back to heal old wounds with new single, ‘Damaged’.As a fan favourite from the gigs of distant past, this track is alive. Traversing the paths of love and hate through a dialogue with a flawed listener, its powerful and tender spirit is driven by the gloriously expansive harmonies which join the jangling guitar at every chance they get.

Maybe you’ve heard whispers of Lloren’s name from her time on The Voice in 2018, or maybe you haven’t. Either way, it doesn’t really matter, as if her latest release, 'Heartsick' is anything to go by, it’s only a matter of time before the whole world knows her name. Built from the tapestry of cinematic pop, this single stops time. Forcing you to be overcome by its unmeasurable power. As the second single taken from her upcoming debut EP, Lovesick, Lloren continues to champion her signature vocal layers which seep deep into your soul.

Head buzzing and body moving, Koalra’a latest single ‘Water’s Push’ is enchanted with the power of the ocean. Born from the punk noise scene of Chicago, this four-piece band have locked the sound of the surf deep within their music. Moving unexplainably under the power of its ringing guitar, this track is a wash of buzzing bass and gritty vocals. Rising and falling in an attempt to reach the shore, it finally reaches its menacing destination. Taking you into a subaltern world of drowning guitar, crashing drums and stormy bass for its final few moments.

Coronavirus may have posed certain restrictions on us but worry not. Sasha Daniel’s new single ‘Already Freed’ does exactly what it has set out to do. It allows all your worries and concerns to blissfully drift away, for the most spectacular listen. Sasha was born in Russia to musical parents and moved to Israel aged 6. It’s not been an easy ride for Sasha by any means. Whilst in the army, she served as a soloist in the Air-Force band, and during her service was accepted into the Israeli version of American Idol, reaching the semi-finals.

Baron and Kadish are both extremely well-respected members of the music world, with Kadish having worked alongside the likes of Miley Cyrus and Jason Mraz, whilst Baron has collaborated with artists such as Lenny Kravitz, Shania Twain, and Four Tet. It was only a matter of time before the musical spotlight shone in their favour.

Lulling you into living in the moment through the Gully’s honey-soaked lyrics, this is a tonic to the anxiety of 2020. It’s an ode to love coddled within a blanket for smouldering guitar, soft synths and timid trumpets which only rear their head upon Gully’s vocal nod. Often feeling like a caramel latte in music form, this addictively sweet track will leave you yearning for another caffeinated collection of beats from both these Bath-based musicians.

Love sometimes isn’t love, but rather just a spell of infatuation which you convince yourself is more. This affliction is what L.A.-based Viola Hutchinson terms ‘Lust at First Sight’ for her debut release. With much more to come from this young singer/ songwriter, it’s clear that we’ll be lusting over Viola Hutchinson for some time to come.

Olivia Rose’s New Single ‘Heaven’ Is Certainly the Next Best Thing to Actually Being There Yourself. Listening to Olivia Rose’s new single ‘Heaven’ is certainly the next best thing to actually being there yourself. Olivia Rose is a 20-year-old singer songwriter from Bristol, her music a smooth blend of R&B and rap, with inspirations stemming from the likes of Nelly Furtado, Sade, and Prince. Olivia Rose is fearless, she is not afraid to delve into different genres and style, as not only is she musically gifted, but her fashion taste also displays her in the mould of a unique music sensation.

Spiked with synths and oozing a beach-bound nonchalance, Found Instruments, aka Jack Joseph, is back with their latest single ‘Aren’t You Glad’. Recorded entirely from his ‘box room studio’ at home, singer songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Found Instruments has produced yet another genre-bending track, which fully embraces his eclectic list of inspirations and influences. Jangly surf-rock guitars reminiscent of the Beach Boys, mix with psychedelic synths and Bowie-esque vocals to create a distinctive and unique sound that is entirely beguiling and mesmerising.

Kicking off the year with a new sonic chapter, Alice Pisano explores an untouched landscape of electronic pop in her latest single ‘Crush’. Leaning into the energy organically found within a lovestruck heart, this Italian born, London-based pop artist is fighting her way out of deep lovesickness through an arsenal of silky vocals, passionate guitar and waves of percussion which race to the shore. Growing in ferocity towards the chorus. Perfectly paired with lyrics flirting with danger as Pisano longs for that which hurts her the most.

TikTok has led a revolution in lockdown, allowing artists like Bertie Newman (whose account now has over 1 million views) to share their music and reach new audiences. Now leaving the platform in his periphery, Newman is entering the mainstream music industry with his debut single ‘Lost’.

Ever since high school, Sean Davidson has been filling the pages of notebooks with poetic prose, allowing a lucky few to touch the world through music. The latest track to be lifted off these pages comes with the titles ‘Comatose’. Hazy in the most wonderful way, this lo-fi song is born from a life of longing. Formed through floating vocals, heartbeats of soft percussion and delicate keys, it infiltrates the airwaves with the sense of an impending sunset for an agonisingly short time. Existing only for 3-minutes before disappearing like a dream.

Dreaming of galaxies far beyond their own walls, WAX WORKS joins with singer Mollie Coddled to transport you into an alternate indie world. Mimicking the track’s movement through the airwaves, ‘Sleeping in the Dark’ will not let you rest as it permanently infects your mind with its lyrical fuel, flares of guitar, starlit synths and black holes of bass. A duet to rival Wallows’ ‘Are You Bored Yet?’, this song shines through the contradiction between WAX WORK’s deep and Mollie Coddled’s breezy, Lily Allen-esque tone.