Interweaving movements of heady indie with funk and rock, this Birmingham-based singer looks back in one breath and forward in another. Lacing his signature vulnerable lyrics with perpetually intoxicating guitar riffs, he exposes his anxieties to the world. Sketching a map of his mind within the EP's cohesive soundscape. Through the pairing of his previous couplet of singles (‘School Boy’ and ‘Superhero’) with the pseudo-title track ‘Colouring Lines’, the reverberating ‘Goldilocks’ and the self-belief of ‘You Have Yourself’, Jack Frohlich produces a musical silver lining to growing up.

Following their previous success in the world of physical which saw the CD-burned ’Time is Right’ landing itself as number 2 in the physical charts back in July, this release on clear vinyl is a revolution. Colliding the lyrics which viciously oppose celebrity culture with a storm of guitar and drums, the four-piece search for a place where talent is valued. Written while working at Blockbuster Video in Manchester, the track is laced with the nostalgia of classic Busted and first album Catfish and the Bottlemen.

Anna Mae Kelly is a 17-year-old singer songwriter from Kettering, she is a self-taught piano player and has been releasing singles since the age of 16. This inherent passion she has with her music is clear in her newest release, ‘White Lies’, Anna says that this track is the first one she has ever written inspired by her own personal experiences explaining the raw emotion translated through her soulful vocals.

‘This Was The Earth’ is the latest single released by Jacko Hooper, and is a brutally honest analysis of the current state of his view of the world. The single was inspired by Jacko’s experiences, but the true purpose of his music isn’t ever his own story, but the new ones that are created from his musical experiences. Jacko Hooper has been recent tour support to the likes of James Bay, Michael Kiwanuka, and James Blunt amongst many others, so you know that Jacko is verging on breaking the big time.

The track is a textbook showcase of the group’s magical ability to tightly knit together jazz-spattered soundscapes and psych-sprinkled grooves, to create a dreamy, devouring final product. Hailing from Suffolk, the home of endless skies, ‘Fool’s Blue’ somehow manages to sonically encapsulate the ethereal vastness of the expanse of blue on a summer’s day.

You’d be forgiven for thinking you were about to embark on a sonic spree back to the 80s with the track’s synth-studded intro, but Ocean Flaws draw us straight back to the 21st century with their uplifting, 80s-inspired, indie-rock banger. The band take their lyrical inspiration from the crippling detachment borne out of months of quarantine and parcel it up in an elevating and ever-so nostalgic indie-rock shell, staking their claim in the ring of pandemic-related artistic self-expression.

Featuring Hvmmingbyrd and the Dublin-based producer-duo Kipunji, the track’s deceptively energetic start soon hushes into a soft bath of electronic indie. Taking its time to fill the sky with its castle of heavenly vocals and sultry synths, Jarvis is in complete control. Igniting the senses with her tonal sensibilities which softly remind the listener of London Grammar.

Part of a five-track series written during lockdown about his estranged father, this is Armstrong stepping into the spotlight with the armour of lost love. Fuelled by the fire of burning emotion, this track’s piano keys burn bright with the embers of falsetto.

Fran Lusty’s new release ‘Don’t Pollinate’ is a beautifully sombre track that smoothly lulls a listener whilst exploring an issue that is very relatable for most people, especially in recent years. The song describes a dynamic with an older family member who has very conservative views. ‘Don’t Pollinate’ is said to be about “building your own vision” and attempting to escape seeing the world through a lens constructed by the older generations in your life. Fran approaches this issue through the means of her gentle and uniquely soulful vocals over a gentle acoustic guitar, at times the song is deepened by piano notes and harmonies which add a surprising layer.

Born from the Manchester-based artist’s ethos of optimism, this release is dream-pop at it’s best. Encouraging listeners to embrace themselves for all that they are, happiness refracts off the soft, starlit beats which encase the lyrics in silver. Growing bright like a sunset, the track moves through a multitude of relaxing hues to put all your anxieties to rest.

Diving into an electronic world of indie, Vibi (the moniker of one Valerie Borghesi) is a phoenix rising out of the fire of heartbreak. Shedding her scolded skin for one of independence. Coming to terms with her emotions in an empowering cacophony of sound, it’s an intoxicating flight of energy that relies on interwoven textures to trap your attention.

Frances Mistry’s newest release ‘i could listen to you all day’ is a relaxed, sweet-sounding, low-fi track that fits in perfectly with her chilled-out discography. Frances is 19 and produces her own music and brand of modern bedroom pop. She radiates the same DIY energy as other well-loved artists such as boy pablo and Clairo, who actually once featured Frances’ track ‘you won’t drown’ on her NTS radio show. Frances has also been featured multiple times on BBC introducing.

Welsh-born rocker Tom Auton offers up a satirical exploration of the self-hatred that often manifests itself within an artist when they reach a mental block. He ironically mocks himself throughout the track, wallowing in lyrical pools of self-pity and doubt, but despite its autobiographical nature, the track still garners huge relatability kudos.

It would be a massive shame if Jenny was not able to hear Bonze, because his voice is simply incredible. Bonze is a solo-artist from London who following his success of his first few releases returns with his delightful new single “Jenny (Can you hear me?)". Inspired by the likes of Talking Heads, all the way to Kurt Cobain, Bonze’s musical influence is as diverse as his creative talent. Bonze has had 5 singles played on BBC Introducing London and Southwest, so if it seems as though we are getting over-excited about him... There is every reason to do so.

Otherwise known as Guillaume Salle, French singer-songwriter Paris in May has stripped away the somewhat redundant frills that so often come arm-in-arm with commercial music, to create a sincere and unostentatious sound, full of life. That being said, he has made no compromises on the quality of sound, rather he is able to bring the listener in closer as they experience his unforced and non chemical approach to music.