Cable tv’s James Yuill has many a project under his belt. When he is not touring the world with the likes of Phoenix and M83, he writes and produces music for artists such as Charlotte OC and Grace Savage. When it comes to his own music, Yuill strives to innovate his sound – moving away from acoustic guitars and house beats towards more expansive electronics. His newest track, “Caught Up”, harks back to the rich sound of the 80s and 90s, incorporating elements that are both nostalgic and thoroughly futuristic.

An RnB anthem that absentmindedly occupies your body from your first listen, this track is an exploration of identity and what lies within yourself. Passing into the world of jazz courtesy of saxophonist Richie Cannata, this Canadian-Israeli singer sirens you to relax into the invisible grooves of the song.

Hurling himself down through the barrier of decades, this Portland native has created a melting pot of dark contemplation. Skipping his rich vocals on submerged beats, the tracks layers blend together with almost unimaginable intricacy.

Holding Olivia Rodrigo's hand in solidarity, this turbocharged version of ‘good 4 u’ is unrelenting. Made from spikes of energetic synths and submerged beats, it almost feels like the track is breathing heavily alongside her own. Mirroring the raw spite that often comes quickly after heartbreak, she broadcasts her feelings out from behind the locked bedroom door (where this track was created) to the world.

Leaving their fierce driving energy at the wayside for a ballad of grumbling bass and guitar which jangles with the fear of losing out to a life of comfort. Created to simultaneously calm and melt your heart, this collaboration is a poetic safe haven that forces your ears to stand to attention.

A song whose title disobeys itself, this third single of the year destroys any suggestion that this Mancunion band is simply middle of the road. In fact, it’s electric. The perfect indie rock track carved from slow-burning verses and explosive choruses which inadvertently make you sing along to its sentiments of charming dislike, it barely takes two minutes to burn itself out.

Entitled ‘Classic Armstrong’, this, the first single taken from his highly anticipated upcoming album, sees the Dutch musician come into his own. Uniting all who listen in a supersonic highway of young love which leaves only the sweetest tastes in your mouth. With trappings of the sunny optimism within its indie-pop soundscape, he has created something to get you through the humid days of torrential rain with a smile on your face.

Stitching together the wisdom from all four corners of the universe, this bittersweet song cracks open the sky with its chocolate teapot full of emotion. Diffusing the energy of newly discovered stars through blended layers of bass, guitar and piano. Igniting all it touches by the power of the warm vocals which follow a mother who has lost her first love. Rebuilding herself as the song continues by absorbing the tracks own musical power.

Elkvilla is the solo project of Australian singer-songwriter and producer Adam Dudek, blending acoustic simplicity with the visionary sensibility of post-rock. Recorded and mixed in the solitude of Adam’s Berlin apartment, his exquisite music is ephemeral, dreamy and profoundly human, capturing the beauty and pain of strong emotion. His latest track, “Just Kids”, demonstrates the delicacy of his touch, evoking a hazy summer atmosphere despite being recorded in the midst of winter.

Fresh from the chart-topping success of ‘Sunrise’, The Letter Elle – also known as Gabrielle Emery – releases the glorious ‘Be Your Lady’. Though its melodic emphasis on pop marks a distinct shift from her trademark alternative R&B, it’s a creative decision which more than pays off, and The Letter Elle effortlessly creates a confident and full-bodied sound through her multi-instrumental abilities

RUTHEE is a genre-defying family trio consisting of Nicholas, Olivia and Ben Gomez. Beginning as a fun, creative outlet, the band are now looking towards releasing their music into the wider world, and boy is the world ready to receive it! With a mix of indie rock, psychedelia and R’n’B, RUTHEE concocts an indescribable, yet highly immersive atmosphere that will haunt you long after the last beat.

Australia’s Ziggy Alberts has long been known for his profound lyricism and delicate musical touch capable of evoking a engrossing atmosphere. Beginning his career as a grassroots musician, this self-made singer-songwriter and author is now enjoying much deserved recognition with eight records under his belt. His moving single, “Circus” appears on Ziggy’s latest album, searching for freedom, and serves as a testament to his commitment to candid song-writing, and to the raw, emotive power of his lyrics. 

“Floating” came to Lizzy King while she was in the shower. Based on a moment of cathartic release, the song captures years of self-doubt and pain, and transforms them into a defiant desire to persevere. With help from her older brother Nate and friend Tyler Halford of Foster the People, Lizzy’s moment of realisation was transcribed into a haunting song that many of us can relate to and, hopefully, find comfort in. 

Stuttgart-based indie rock quartet Everdeen make music for indie dreamers and moody escapists, combining a romantic sensibility with spiritedness of post-punk. “Don’t Give Up The Ghost” is the lead single off their upcoming debut album “Stay”, which promises to be a bolder and even more poignant amalgamation of their previous work. Striving to explore new horizons and to capture the uncapturable, this collection of tracks looks to build a singular, ghostly world of its own, full of dreams, desires and ecstasies. 

The self-described “Ninja Rock” duo Rival Karma are back with a new single from their upcoming sophomore EP. Centred around the manifestation of different emotions that the band have experienced, the EP aims to combine powerful sound with complex subject matter. Although Rival Karma has lost two members since its inception, the vocalist/guitarist Martin Roux and drummer Piergiorgio “PJ” Ciarla are more than holding their own, touring across Europe and West Coast US and even being named NAMM 2020’s SoundBenner Artists. 

With their signature mix of retro sounds and modern sensibility, Pattern Pusher are intent on reviving our collective sense of positivity. Released in time to coincide with the long awaited ‘Freedom Day’, “Find The Light” celebrates human tenacity, optimism and creativity, despite being written at a time when things weren’t all that bright. Hot on the heels of the equally riotous “Come Along”, this new track looks forward to the band’s highly anticipated debut album that is bound to supply us with endless groovy tunes.