With a narrative only matched by the track's instrumental strength, this Brisbane-based band takes on the role of a father. One who is tasted with retelling the tale of a catastrophic bushfire to his child. With its creative spark unsurprisingly inspired by the Australian bushfires of years gone by, they mould history to reverent sliding guitar licks and crashing drums to tingle the sense. 

Coral Palms fourth single, ‘Something in the Air’, is the latest release of the four-piece conceived in the seaside town of Torquay in Devon. The band, which is currently settled in London, have gained critical acclaim from Rolling Stone, EARMILK amongst others. ‘Something in the Air’ follows the rapturous hit ‘Open Roads’ released in April this year with more than 145k listens on Spotify.  It is the perfect song to be sung at a summer festival.

An electronic project helmed by the now Copenhagen-based Jake Juba, he closes the distance of the world by infusing the air with the vibrations it’s been missing. Skipping into a pool of melancholy funk, this track's lyrics flip between coherent and foggy as the beat morphs in its shadow. Pairing up with moments of melody only to fight for a spot in the limelight.

Edinburgh-based singer Jennifer Stewart has released her debut EP 'Redlight'. It was built last year during the pandemic and contains five tracks, including the lead single that gives name to the album 'Redlight', 'Cool', 'Medicine', 'Dragging me Down' and 'Cruel'. Chocked-full of indie-pop anthems, the record opens up on Stewart's contemplations, thoughts, sensitivities and feelings. It is a free ride to the singer's heart that cradles us through delicious and infectious melodies. 

Sunflower Thieves is the Leeds-based alternative dream-folk project of two life-long friends, Amy and Lily. Through their collaborative DIY work ethic and bonds of sisterhood, the duo creates rich, dreamy soundscapes full of narrative intricacy and deep sense of emotion. Working their way from open mic performances to BBC Introducing sessions, Sunflower Thieves have even managed to find their way onto the Glastonbury’s Emerging Talent longlist for 2020, and are currently looking forward to the release of their debut EP, ‘Someone To Be There For’.

A collaborative project of Chris Hackman (Human Barbie) and Xuan Nguyen (Xuan), veronicavon came into being in 2020, seeking to push the boundaries of dreamy bedroom pop and to preserve the sanity of its creators during that nightmarish time. The resulting sound is that of pure, blissful escapism – delicately upbeat and palpably atmospheric. Although their debut track, ‘Nothing’s for Certain’ is only the beginning for veronicavon, Hackman and Nguyen’s other projects have already been featured on KCRW, Brooklyn Vegan, Spotify Editorial and Companct Cassette, promising a similar success for their collaboration. 

Formed while vocalist Olivia Martinez and producer/bassist Cody Von Lehmden were studying abroad in Spain, Little Fuss is a whimsical indie-pop act that takes its influence from 80s icons like Talking Heads and Kate Bush, as well as contemporary pop artists such as Caroline Polachek. Despite their difficult mid-pandemic beginnings, Little Fuss’s debut EP, ‘Hazy’, has gained the recognition of fans and music publications such as Atwood Magazine and YVYNYL, as well as of a number of music blogs worldwide. Recorded and produced in their Boston apartment, the duo’s latest track, ‘Dear Aria’, follows up on their early success and invites us further into their colourful sonic universe.

Toronto-based multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter Liz Dix makes her official debut after 10 years of performing music across the Hamilton/Toronto bar scene. Taking inspiration from the likes of Phoebe Bridges, Maggie Rogers, Courtney Barnett and Nathaniel Rateliff, Liz’s song-writing lies in cathartic self-expression, driven by honest storytelling and soothing indie-folk sound. Her debut track, ‘Cold Space’ was recorded with the help of Mike Tompa and looks forward to more future releases. 

Confidence Man are back with even more gusto and unabashed sense of fun. Following the success of their 2018 debut album ‘Confident Music For Confident People’, Janet, Sugar, Reggie and Clarence are ready to delight us once again with an upcoming album ‘TILT’. Bringing a much needed sense of joy to the fun-starved pandemic world, their first single off the album celebrates escape and dance-floor madness, embodying the principle that ‘a holiday is a state of mind’. 

Echoing from up high, this four-piece formed at La Cañada High School, LA unravel your earthly ties with their uniquely staccato blend of indie. Moving between disparate and dense clouds of sound, the band embrace both silent and forceful soundscapes to enchant your senses.

Ziggy Alberts has for years been an institution in Australia. A beam of southern-hemisphere sunshine encased within the acoustic guitar. Now, his latest single, 'I Believe' reaches out to embrace the whole world with a mantra of self-belief. As an accompaniment to his last acclaimed album, Searching For Freedom, Ziggy perfectly complements his signature choppy guitar strums with harmonic vocals. Working in unison, the track is built to amplify positivity.

Equal parts delicate and divine, the London-based trio finally quell the earthquake started by their last single, ‘Centre’. Formed of simple layers, they allow the piano to fall like pebbles at the vocal’s feet. Skidding out of the way so that its harmonic voices can persist forward. Leaving all that was once theirs behind as they break ties from relationships past.

Forcing you to sing along from the track's very first motif, this London-based band simultaneously complete their hattrick of 2021 releases and start afresh. With a new frontman, Rhys Messenger, writing at the helm, they unshackle themselves from all that has come before with a blast of stadium-class indie.

In an attempt to find meaning in the world, we can turn to a whole multitude of things. For Dan Pye, he has found this understanding through spirituality. A path which he has translated into his latest single, ‘Following The Dao’. Recorded and written two years ago, this track is a mantra whose lyrics, jangling guitar and soft synths combine to provide you with the armour to face the day.

Uniting the Swedish producer, Mak.'s slick beats with the lyrical flicks which fall naturally from Muylike’s lips, the single blankets your body. Spreading from your ears throughout your body to protect you even on the coldest winter nights. Balancing its layers of lyrical longing with fluttering leaves of melody, the duo ensures they are unforgettable.

A comeback of epic propositions, this Galway-based three-piece shatters the Earth's crust in a crash of indie rock. A bittersweet track that almost feels like it's over before it has even begun, it moves in cosmic waves. Thriving through complex tides of percussion and singalong motifs of glory.