Sometimes life is better on your own, but Maki Flow is ensuring that when you listen to her music, you will never be alone. Her brand new single ‘Better Off Alone’ showcases just how talented this London-based singer-songwriter is. Maki Flow’s new single is the first track from her debut EP ‘Can’t Act My Age’, released later this year.

Meditative and sweet, this Californian-based artist weaves together her musical talents in writing, production and therapy to create a healing soundscape of reminiscence. Restoring your soul to the body through a nostalgic vocal performance, King makes you feel like your lives have been forever intertwined. Allowing you to imagine yourself dragging your feet through the sand of shimmering bass and guitar alongside her.

Taking this Israeli indie-folk band in new directions, this single trades the band’s traditional piano lead for a guitar to create a soundscape primed to heal every soul it touches. Led by Moria Or’s honey-soaked vocals, the band echo an eternal mantra of tenderness which is as much heartwarming as it is ambient. Growing through the soft additions of synths, it doesn't take long for the track to enchant every nerve of your body.

Teeming with teenage bedroom nostalgia, Benjamin Lyth and Matthieu Thienpont (aka DUDE, MY DUDE) have created an entirely unique and somewhat comforting sound for indie fans far and wide. Opening with sun-infused surf rock vibes, the track erupts into an alt-rock anthem of post-adolescence and reminiscence. Written and recorded during various episodes of lockdown, the demo of the track was recorded on an iPhone and in its final manifestation, ‘Loser’ retains so much of the rawness that this method created, matching perfectly with the song’s sardonic storytelling.

Juze’s most recent track ‘Wish You Weren’t Here’ is a stellar addition to his ever-growing discography of Pop music. Among this discography is a low-fi cover of Snow Patrol’s iconic ‘Chasing Cars’ and the track ‘Three Words’ written in collaboration with The Companions. The artist has worked with songwriters of Kelly Roland, French Montana and BTS and more and also produced remixes for both Ed Sheeran and AURORA. Juze also boasts over 7000 monthly listeners on Spotify and has also gained over 1 million streams on his track with Alessia Labate, ‘Shut Your Mouth (and Dance). This impressive list of feats proves Juze may be someone to watch in pop music.

Enchanting you from the very first word, Erickson's hypersonic vocals float high above the clouds of welcoming synths. Gliding softly through your subconsciousness, her voice is the dominant force that guides you through this meditative world of her own making. Immaculately written, recorded and produced from her home studio, each element of the song is laced with parts of her soul.

The title track from his most recent EP, ‘Thetimewewanderoff’ is an incredibly gentle, yet unbelievably powerful example of Liush’s talent as both songwriter and artist. His beautiful vocals, lying somewhere between Bon Iver and Ben Howard, float alongside acoustic guitar in an open, but nevertheless intimate sonic arrangement. Hailing from Tel Aviv, Liush relocated to Berlin in 2015 to pursue his music career and in the advent of the Covid-19 outbreak, took the plunge and went solo.

The Suffolk-born brothers Jonny and Josh Cooper have once again produced a fresh and vibrant pop track, laced with polished and unsullied vocals. Paired with dangerously catchy melodies, the inspiration Slick Division have taken from the likes of Lauv and Jeremy Zucker can certainly be heard on the track, but with their own creative flair spun into the mix. Lyrically, ‘Runaway Love’ is about pursuing what you love, whether that be a person or a passion; a sentiment that many may need reminding of in the current global climate.

The third single from their upcoming second album, ‘Never Enough’ sees the Aussie duo once again creating infectious grooves that will inspire a boogie in even the weariest of feet. The track screams feel-good and is saturated with hidden disco samples that will leave listeners in a trance. Smooth synths add to the track’s retro vibe, while its feel-good melody and rolling beats plant it well and truly in the 21st century.

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Having been unable to continue with ‘business as usual’ in light of the pandemic, tour manager and mix engineer ZUU and Rap artist Johnny Voltik have teamed up in the studio to flex their musical prowess and create what can only be described as an absolute beat. ‘The Drip’ is a mere sign of greater things to come from this new and exciting collaboration and will have you hooked within seconds. 

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Deep diving into the uncharted underworld of love, this single sees the artist detach herself from her actions with a gender-neutral other. Removing her agency, she describes herself from behind an auditory glass wall made from intricate synths and the heat of percussion. Built upon a cyclical narrative which often returns you to the firepit of the chorus, the track explodes through deep vocals layers that prick your veins with caffeine.

As a peaceful mantra to live in the moment, this Kiwi artist beckons you to cocoon yourself within its blankets of soft beats. Continuing along the musician's road to create personal, meaningful and real tracks, ‘Indigo Dreaming’ sets your soul alight. Growing from a core electric guitar riff, the track takes flight into a sunset of synths and snipped percussion. Leaving you to navigate its hued skies through the smooth and spiritual vocals which preach happiness.

As only the sophomore release from the Cardiff-based, this tantalising short track waterlogs your senses in a masochistically glorious way. Lyrically fighting the world's greed through a wash of guitar, jolting drums and addictive vocals that grow with quiet ferocity, the four-piece have created a track vast beyond its layers.

Alizée is back with another single, ‘Routine’, following what feels like a classic rnb introduction we fall into a mixture of smooth vocals and a jazzy beat expected from a track so influenced by neo soul. The song is definitely easy on the ear and sensually slow, hanging around the repeating hook which praises the importance of having a routine.