“I just want to live foreva, party til I can’t remember’ are the lyrics to the 19 year old singer-songwriter, Sophie Doyle Rider’s fun-loving new single ‘Hunni Hunni’, who is blossoming into a serious pop gem. Hailing from Dublin, Sophie’s previous releases have earned the young talent over 13 million Irish radio impacts in 2020, and has received airplay in the UK, USA and Australia, in addition to International Spotify playlist placements.

Sydney-based indie four-piece Gully Days are dominating the Australian radio waves and beyond. Comprised of Ethan Eshuys, Luke Morris, Holden Fadjukov and Lewis Kennedy-Hunt, the band formed during the COVID pandemic and continued to gain momentum ever since. Going from small sit-down shows to selling out venues at Beach Road Bondi and Clovelly Hotel, Gully Days prove that their raucous live performances and vibrant sound are simply impossible to resist. 

Tingling your skin with delicate layers and a soundscape which blooms out from the realms of electronic into pop, the track melts through your skin. Mimicking the actions of its title (a local anaesthetic), the Yorkshire-born, Salzburg-based artist explores the medicinal effects of love. Audibly inspired by the sounds and movements of nature, it feels like an autumn day transposed into life.

There truly is something in the water amongst Australian teenagers at the moment. Following in the footsteps of Teenage Joans and Teen Jesus and The Jean Teasers, a duo named rogue has emerged to provide a softer edge to angst in their debut single, ‘Heartbreak is a Bore’.

After a string of successful releases, this Isle of Man four-piece are back to inject your life with the energy it has been craving. This track will crash, bang and wallop you into life within a meagre second. Forceful in vocals, guitar, bass and drums, Voodoo Bandits prove once again that they are quintessential indie with a hint of surf that you cannot and should not ignore.

For many artists, having a heart on your sleeves is a suit of armour. Protecting themselves with a tale of truth. No one does this better than Haleigh Bowers as she absorbs the eternal words of Ernest Hemingway, “write hard and clear about what hurts”. Joining the ranks of Julia Jacklin, Phoebe Bridgers and Faye Webster, this LA-based musician brings the emotions which are often scribbled in anger into life in this, the second single from her upcoming debut album, Living Proof, ‘Not Your Girl’.

What does every 1980s movie worth its grain of salt contain? A kissing scene in the rain, of course. An unmistakable romantic climax which the Newcastle duo Drive embrace in their latest single, unsurprisingly titled, ‘The Rain’. Trapping the emotion of a feature-length movie into barely three minutes, the track’s sky of percussion is joined by clouds of synth and raindrops of guitar. An intricate mesh of beats that becomes as beautiful as it is delicate.

Fresh off the back of his sophomore EP, Silver Going Grey, this Birmingham-based artist continues to charm with his melodic soul. Further blossoming into a young indie talent with the addition of forceful chords which climb up the drainpipe into your brain, Jack questions whether the static memories of social media should be our sole defining attributes.

The undeniable lovechild of The Streets and Arctic Monkeys, this London-based band move with a lyrical intensity into a pit of furious indie rock. Smashing eardrums and tingling the skin, Picture The Scene feel quintessentially British in only the best way as they try to lyrically bring an end to a toxic relationship.

Indie-pop three piece The New Twentys are on the rise. Formed when brothers Harry and Jimmy Morris met bassist Chris Bourne, the trio embarked on a musical journey that landed them on the waves of BBC 6 Radio, Radio X and BBC Introducing Essex, as well as earning them supporting sports for legends such as Primal Scream, Fat White Family, Scouting for Girls and McFly. Their debut EP, Inside Out, capitalises on this early success, capturing the band’s hook-driven melodies, quirky lyrics and unstoppable energy. 

The fay sound of Heirloome’s music is something that goes beyond terms like “avant-garde” or “chamber-pop”. Having performed at multiple avant-garde events in Sydney and collaborated with artists such as Nardean and Hymalayan Beach Ensemble, Heirloome are slated to release their debut EP, Cycles, in mid-November. Although these are only the tentative first steps for this Australian artist, their spellbinding track ‘Flesh to Flower’ is a bold statement of intent, captivating the listener with an almost supernatural power. 

Melbourne-based electronic/progressive house artist Nightingale is a master of atmosphere and melody, and his latest track ‘Home’ is a vivid example of his exquisite craft. Inspired by the current chaotic state of the world, ‘Home’ showcases Nightingale’s more vulnerable, narrative-driven side. Joining a string of similarly evocative releases such as ‘Mirrors’, ‘Rewind’ and ‘Phantom’, this newest track proves Nightingale’s uncanny ability to tap into the mood of his audience and supply them with consistently impressive material.

Despite being only 23 years old, Tom Baird has plenty of song-writing and performing experience under his belt. From intimate pop-up gigs and street-side busking, to sold out bills at some of London’s best venues, Baird plugs away at bis craft with tenacity and great artistic integrity. Inspired by a myriad of influences, from soul and folk to experimental rock, his sound is eclectic and technical yet also profoundly sincere, reflecting the cathartic nature of his song-writing prowess  

Hanna Ponth – aka Ohlayindigo – is a multifaceted artist with an unmistakable voice and a magical electronic sound. Having moved back to her native Norway from a stint in Los Angeles, Ohlayindigo has rediscovered her love of music, which resulted in a brand new EP ‘Exhale’. Recorded in an artist retreat in Sun valley, Idaho and produced by a female producer Dot, it will feature Ohlayindigo’s signature dreamy electronics alongside messages of hope and endurance. 

A lockdown success story, Elison came into being when Marissa Kephart fulfilled her lifetime dream and began to take voice and guitar lessons from Scott Yoshimura. The duo quickly formed a creative partnership, blending together Marissa’s vulnerability and early song-writing prowess with Scott’s experience and technical know-how. ‘Meet Me Halfway’ is their debut track, but it already feels like a product of a seasoned collaborative effort. With such a glorious beginning, it is exciting to see what Elison have next in store.

Following the success of their debut track ‘Warning Lights’, Lapels are back with yet another bold, guitar-driven offering. Hailed as one new BritPop’s foremost faces, these “four ordinary boys from the East Midlands” are amassing fans in search of fresh guitar music with a classic edge. Despite the subdued nature of their debut – void of huge promotions or campaigns – Lapels have found fame through the sheer staying power of their music, resonating with their audience through their non-nonsense approach and honest lyrics.