A psychedelic sandstorm of golden synth and decisive vocal force, this Nottingham-based quintet move over dunes of cascading harmonies that erode together in the pursuit to fully understand abandonment issues. Keeping its tempo intact, the track builds to a climax of complex unearthly layers to entrap your mind.

Southampton-based indie quartet Weekend Punks announce their debut with their shoegaze-inspired single ‘Backseat Driver’. Despite their self-described surf-pop sound, the track was written between the relatively surf-and-sun-less Southampton and Reykjavik, yet still manages to deliver that sun-kissed summer vibe. Having gained some traction across a number of music blogs and earning praise from BBC Introducing’s Steph Nieuwenhuys, it is without a doubt that we shall be seeing more of Weekend Punks in years to come. 

Described once as a Jorja Smith and Tash Sultana’s love child, South London singer-songwriter and producer Giya is a master of mood and atmosphere. Having honed her sound with London’s Lonesome Dog collective, she went on to support Hak Baker on his nationwide tour. Despite gaining attention of BBC Introducing with her debut The Almost Real EP, Giya is adamant at preserving her DYI approach, determined to keep her integrity as a female artist in an ever fluctuating music scene. Her songs speak of suburban claustrophobia and a desire for escapism, capturing the feelings of multitudes with a singular eloquence and empathy. 

Australian sibling duo Mother Culture know a thing or two about catchy grooves. Fully embracing the modern DYI ethos, the pair write, record and produce all of their music in their own Melbourne home studio, preserving their unique chemistry and finely tuned sound. Following the success of their 2020 debut EP To Be Frank and 2021 singles ‘Fuzzface’ and ‘Scaramouche’, Mother Culture are back with yet another impassioned tune, turning sour emotions into a certified banger. 

Formed in 2016 by Isaiah Ross and Rowdy Kanarek in their hometown of Pittsburgh, Jack Swing is a blend of nostalgia and modernity, paying homage to rock greats such as Led Zeppelin, Nirvana and The Strokes, while also injecting a modern pop sensibility. Following a number of years playing across multiple Pennsylvania radio stations and music festivals, the band used the first year of the pandemic to work on their debut album. Fuelled by the political and social uproar of that chaotic time, their music seeks to empower and uplift its listener, brining joy, hope and promise with its dynamism. 

Nashville-based indie-rock quartet The Thing With Feathers began as a garage band aiming to become a fixture in nearby college towns. Since their humble beginning, David Welcsh, Sean Carroll, Alex Hendricks and Chris Roussell have continued to build on their DYI ethos and found early success with their 2019 single ‘Figure It Out’ which has nearly reached one million Spotify streams. Their latest release, ‘Static’, solidifies their rhythm-driven sound and looks forward to the release of their long-awaited debut EP, ‘Sunday in the South’.

Primed to get you out of bed and moving, this track broadcasts out of the artist's hometown of Bleak Low through shooting stars of intergalactic indie. Illuminated by the track's falsetto-laced vocals, he leads you to a complex launchpad of sound with a bridge that propels you into orbit.

Dude, My Dude began as a bunch of voice memos during Benji and Matthieu’s final months at university, quickly gaining momentum after the pair befriended drummer and producer Matt E William following their move to London. Shortly after the release of their debut track ‘Loser’ – which is currently nearing a million streams of Spotify – they were joined by Angie on bass, ready to face the return of live music. 

Norwegian artist Marianne Engebretsen has been taking over Scandinavia and beyond with her playfully ethereal sound. Having gained exposure through the Norwegian version of The Voice, her songs have been featured on Swedish and Norwegian radios as well as in a number of international music blogs. Now, Marianne is looking forward to the release of her second album, Something New, as well as to having her music featured in the upcoming Norwegian blockbuster Nordsjøen. 

‘Are You Still Sad All The Time?’ harks to the perils and tribulations of our modern day reality, dominated by political and social strife and the pervasive sense of insecurity. A strong drum beat and backing guitar riff underscore the main body of the track, creating an illusion of consistency that verges on complacency, before suddenly climbing to an exuberant crescendo with the help of Norris’ emotive vocals. Stirred by the flamboyance of the two-minute guitar solo, emotion is propelled to the surface, rising in cathartic defiance. 

Drawn from a soft bath of reverberating acoustic guitar and calm melodies, the duo once again opens up the floodgates to emotion. As their most concise single to date, they translate pain into music with inescapable ease.

Moving in a storm of electro-acoustic folk, this Welsh artist creates in a mesmerising gale. Shimmering through its diverse, interwoven sonic layers, Powell blurs the sharpness of the world in a delicate haze.

Moving through a river of soft, lo-fi pop, the Brisbane-based singer-songwriter reveals a track of three parts. Existing within the friction between the title's two linguistic connotations - the first a calming blend of pinky-orange colour and the second fish which has intrinsic links to problems of overfishing - the track finds itself passing through reflections of calm before settling once again into silence.

As only the second single to have been released from his previously locked chest of songs to date, this Hamburg-based singer follows in the footsteps of Barns Courtney as he cuts through the airwaves with a sharpened voice. Vast in sound, but restricted in its layers, Stahl only needs a guitar and percussion to enchant your senses.

There's something undoubtedly Scandinavian in the way which Amorie approaches sound. Cutting through the oftentimes monolithic UK soundscape, this Oslo-based artist stitches together opposing melodies in a storm synth-fuelled emotion. Vocalising the friction which comes with an ageing relationship, she relinquishes the power that is held over her.

Hailing from Cornwall, The Rezner burst onto the music scene with their rambunctious guitars, anthemic choruses and crazed live performances. Now based in London, these indie-punks have impressed industry tastemakers such as Radio 1’s Huw Stephens and BBC Introducing’s Sarah Goslings with their “in your face, dynamic, vivacious records”, and have since gone on to perform a number of festivals, including The Isle of Wight Festival and Leopallooza, as well as the main stage of Boardmasters Festival.