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Zaryah has put a target on your mind within her decisive new single ‘Headhunter’.
The Luxembourg born artist is claiming the power which runs fiercely through her veins, in this, the culmination of two years writing and releasing music. A fierce lyrical fight for conquest within a whirlpool of synths, clicks and ticking percussion, this track is a chess match for the ears with every line vying for dominance.
“Feel” the romantic nostalgia of Emmy’s newest chill-pop track.
London-based chill-pop artist Emmy creates dreamy music for moments you can’t quite describe. With her debut track “Honey” appearing on an episode of Made in Chelsea and the follow up “Loops” being featured on BBC Introducing, it looks like Emmy has an exciting future ahead of her. Although her first two singles were three years apart, Emmy’s latest track – “Feel” – has come at the perfect time, capturing our collective feelings of nostalgia and self-reflection after a difficult moment in history.
Stay close to the madding crowd with Salti Ray’s compelling track “Luxury”.
The musical project of Mary Norris and Noelle Taylor, Salti Ray is an act to look out for. Having released their debut EP “The Right Thing” last September, the duo has risen to prominence within the South-eastern music scene, which earned them a nomination for the Best Live Act at the Upstate Music Awards. With their follow up single, “Luxury”, Salti Ray are looking beyond their beach-pop beginnings and towards new modes of expression that capture their reality.
LIVSKA release her sophomore lovestruck single, ‘Stranger’.
Formerly half of the Melbourne-based band Seattle Fix, lockdown saw LIVSKA turn to her bedroom studio to merge her music and dreams into one euphoric blend of electronic indie. With a soundscape that merges CHVRCHES with Maggie Rogers, she explores the first sparks of love.
Hillary Capps gives a voice to the dismissed in her latest single ‘Nobody Told Me’.
Speaking to all those who are assigned female at birth and pressured into taking contraceptive hormones from a young age only to feel the consequences at a later point, this single is an anthem for education on women’s mental health. Asking for healthcare providers to inform not just prescribe, this single’s metamorphosing layers of harmonies and exquisite electronic pop cut through the noise.
Float away to psychedelic-jazz heaven with Adam Znaidi’s atmospheric track “Holy Moon”.
Adam Znaidi loves a big, complex sound. Known for his work with The Physics House Band, this Moroccan-British multi-instrumentalist takes his inspiration from a varied host of musical legends, from the manic-guitar sound of Frank Zappa to the passion of Leonard Bernstein. This eclecticism and penchants for lush, textured arrangement is at the forefront of “Holy Moon”, the first single of his upcoming debut EP ‘Pageant Smile’ that and will leave you intoxicated with its earth-shattering power.
Olderbrother provides you with the relaxing energy you’ve been craving in this sun-soaked new single, ‘In My Head’.
A track that moves down from your ears to enchant your whole body, the New York duo of Jamie McArdle and Grant Gulia concoct a tonic of psych-pop which whirls through you. Chasing the natural sanctuary which lies just beyond the horizon, this single rebels against its lyrical desire to keep busy. Allowing the borderline of exhaustion to be dissolved by its shimmering guitar, echoing lyrics and hidden waves of the sea.
Shake yourself out of a slump with future.exboyfriend’s woozy track “Uhhh”.
Step into future.exboyfriend’s dazzling world of psychedelic indulgence – it’s groovy in here. Hailing from Salt Lake City, Utah, Tyler Harris – the man behind the moniker – creates music inspired by the likes of Tame Impala, MGMT, Prince and Run the Jewels. Hazy, luminescent and slightly disembodying, Harris’ DIY tunes are recorded, mixed and mastered in his own home studio, retaining a stamp of individuality and artistic playfulness.
Jennifer Stewart looks beyond the mirror image to worship others in her debut single, ‘Cool’.
Led by her distinctive layered, honey-soaked vocals, this Edinburgh-based artist pairs harmonies with a retro guitar to create a world of surprisingly optimistic melodies. Driven by bass, fuelled by soul, Jennifer turns a night of adoration into an auditory experience that grows in strength as the listener absorbs each chorus and starts to sing along.
Enter the dark and hypnotic vision of Third Girl From The Left’s seductive new track ‘The Mountain and The Wave’.
A veteran of grass-roots music venues and folk clubs, Third Girl From The Left is an artist with a singular, mesmerising power of sonic storytelling. Inspired by Margaret McDonald’s painterly depiction of the Greek myth of Tyro, her latest track – ‘The Mountain and The Wave’ – captures the perils of misguided passion and addiction. In equal parts illusive and profound, this haunting and poetic piece of song-writing is a testament to Third Girl From The Left’s magic.
Cyrano sings you to sleep through a daydream of electronic in his latest single, ’Tundra’.
Deep and vibrant, this Scottish producer and multi-instrumentalist thrives through the pressure of growing within the sparse biome of the track's title. An ever-changing landscape formed through dark paint strokes of synth and snapping drums layered together through a collaborative production between Foal’s Kit Monteith and Cryano himself.
Oslo Twins release new wave hit ‘The Edge, a dark and industrial journey through the existential depths of curiosity
With influences ranging from new wave to Scandinavian electro, there’s an genre-defying eclecticism to the Oslo Twins’ work. Having met at university, the group have never struggled to find their own unique sound. Their latest offering ‘The Edge’ is no exception, pairing a somewhat ominous instrumental with buoyant lyrics in a glorious amalgamation of sounds.
props asks the question on everyone's lips in new single, ‘What Are You Waiting For?’
This, the fourth single from the new boy on the London scene, is the result of persistence. A constant release schedule that has allowed him to breed his own stain of the cheeky lyricism synonymous with indie-pop. Matching his lyrical quick wit with jangling guitars and determined percussion, this track of barely two minutes takes on a life of its own. Evolving through new textures to express optimism within its melancholy.
Alice Pisano releases the soundtrack for the so-called freedom day in her latest single, ‘Open Up’.
Moving with the energy of the sun, this anthem will have you expressing your love for all that is around you (no matter the realities of a British summer). A synth-pop anthem with nothing to lose, this single's vibrant wholesome spirit puts this Italian born, London based artist on track to be the next Sigrid.
An instant hit, ‘Petals’ marks a notable second single from pop artist Superlate
Having been met with critical acclaim from the likes of Radio 1, it seems Superlate’s latest single is off to a strong start. The rhythmic lovechild of Mavi (otherwise known as Superlate) and friend Lou Cas on vocals, ‘Petals’ is rhythmically-infused with dreamy pop synths and breezy percussion that permeate well beyond the speakers. Fast-paced and upbeat, there’s a distinct sense of purpose echoed by clockwork drum beats.
‘All The King’s Horses’ and all the men won’t be able to put you back together again after listening to this seductive new single from Zeplyn.
Sparse in layers but deep in emotion, this raw depiction of heartbreak is haunting. Moving through a meadow of turmoil, this Hertfordshire native allows you to see the petals of love fall off one by one throughout the staccato progression of this hypnotising song. Completely of her own making, Zeplyn has used both her talents in writing and producing to explore new realms of sound.