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New Music: Tela Bella - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://open.spotify.com/track/5Pqu8tfMbvIePTzWd9VZ3a?si=0601066735e54148 Hailing from Dallas in Texas are Tela Bella, an indie-electronica duo who recently caught our attention with 'Iridescent Light'. Serving as a taster to the outfit's self-produced 'Echo City' album (listen here), this song presents listeners with a breakbeat sound that somehow feels both melancholic and also playful at the same time. The production…
Iris Caltwait – Serpentine - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
Photo / Bertine Monsen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8D1TEc4Ptzg "When I was little, I wasn't afraid to get angry. Now I’ve had to relearn getting mad, and reconnect with indignation." Iris Caltwait 🎵 Follow the Scandinavia Sound Playlist
AIYANA – best case world - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://open.spotify.com/track/6dsFpxrw7C0w6K9916YkP6?si=6e7c2c766a0b446d Rising alt-pop talent AIYANA returns with a beautiful new single today that we think you'll absolutely love. 'best case world' is a heartfelt and introspective track that brings to light the struggles of life and how to find ways to cope through the turmoil when it happens. As the artist explains: "‘best case world’…
New Music: Altara - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
Photo / Ryan Coleman https://open.spotify.com/track/09syOnhRbYfMn3tXAIGdsl?si=d702f7644b464354 "'Nostalgia' came so out of the blue for me, I was back home in Ireland playing FIFA with my little brother when it hit…I really wanted to embrace the drama, how hard I find it to move on from someone, & I love how fluid the whole process was. I…
Adekunle Gold – Believe - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wc8japWIuK0 'Believe' is lifted from Gold's latest album, 'FUJI' (listen here). "Across its tracks, 'FUJI' oscillates between celebratory moments suffused with confidence and intimate reflections that reckon with loss - most notably the passing of Gold's father - and the journey of rediscovering himself." Adekunle Gold
New Music: Mightyyout - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBJCbCVk7OA Mightyyout might be a name you'll get used to hearing a lot soon, and as soon as you press play to 'Pause', you'll understand why. This rising Nigerian singer and songwriter has already gained the seal of approval from global names like Popcaan and Davido, thanks to his distinctive style of work, which seamlessly…
New Music: Katherion - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://open.spotify.com/track/1QQOEQWPuPLlSttt6corgu?si=7392dcf1a36f4044 For those who are fresh in love, we've got a very sweet song to share that you might appreciate. 'Meant to Be' is by American newcomer Katherion and delights listeners with a warm, dreamy pop sound that is mellow and nostalgic in character. It's a beautiful piece of music that simply encapsulates the emotions…
New Music: Lemi - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
Photo / Bjørk Ellingsbø https://open.spotify.com/track/2CLhSbLWoryNPkmLr1UNiB?si=376c818c02ad48e1 One of the most impressive newcomers to come across our radars from Scandinavia recently has been Lemi. Signed to the powerhouse that is Made (who are already well known for their work with AURORA and Sigrid), this artist creates bold, punchy pop songs that are not shy of delivering drama,…
SHY Martin – l.o.v.e - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://open.spotify.com/track/5rl8Now7Z3N2uR4nRqi7h6?si=5e5394c1bc5a4560 TRACK OF THE WEEK Alfitude has featured SHY Martin so many times that we should just call ourselves her biggest fans at this point. With that in mind, it won't come as a surprise to know that our Track of the Week comes from this hugely acclaimed Swedish artist and songwriter. 'l.o.v.e' weaves elements…
New Music: holybones - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECE0KVlLtoo "This song is about dance music. We wrote this when we thought we were out the other side of the noise. We love our mates; this is for them." holybones 🎵 Discover more new music on the Ones To Watch Playlist
Moana – Closure - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://open.spotify.com/track/5x5oyfsN3hKSBaZ9vueE4z?si=9f6dad7f854d4c4b Sydney pop talent Moana returns today with an anthemic new single called 'Closure', and we're quite sure you'll love it as much as we do. Despite carrying itself as a pop-rock soft ballad, this track still hits you with pure, intense, heartfelt emotion. Lyrically, the song looks at 'situationships', when the romantic boundaries between…
New Music: Justin Hawkins - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://open.spotify.com/track/08L9z2LUngZeTv7ujUTGZp?si=b85bb7ef01324a68 The heat season might be over (in the UK at least), but we're still getting some lovely summery releases that make us wish the sun stayed a little longer... 'reason to stay' is the charming new single from American artist Justin Hawkins. The song treats us to an alt-pop production that feels warm and…
New Music: Stella Smyth - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
Photo / Ron Dadon https://open.spotify.com/track/0Qiz85xotn9yuKBE6eg4CF?si=fb8eefa48e724517 "'Streetcar' explores the discomfort of admitting what you’re not supposed to want. It explores the nuances of desire, guilt, and emotional honesty in a relationship. It’s about fantasizing about infidelity and the shame that shadows those thoughts. It’s a confession of yearning, of chasing fantasy at the expense of dignity,…
Elliot + Reveal Party – nothing at all - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://open.spotify.com/track/4R8nC9Xq3alkz4piaQd34S?si=5fa2957d1ea94840 “There’s something strangely liberating about writing through discomfort — through the unforgivable. Maybe it’s because it allows you to say what’s never been said, even as you feel a creeping fear of being changed by the story or identifying too closely with it.” - Elliot Elliot | Reveal Party 🎵 Ones To Watch Playlist…
Jack Kane – Wisdom Tooth - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
Photo / Toni Howard https://open.spotify.com/track/30Pw9cCYhfokrNRFQ6rz3d?si=47efd46c71514bb0 “'Wisdom Tooth' may be the most unique metaphor I’ve committed to in a song so far. Comparing lust and infatuation to that strange, lingering ache of wisdom tooth pain. It’s impossible to ignore, it doesn’t feel like it should be there, but you can’t stop prodding at it. This song…
New Music: BABY B - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://open.spotify.com/track/5WdjVXxnnAvN9qdB0PMRNz?si=20c44e73310848f9 We've got a really exciting talent to share with you today, going by the name of BABY B (aka Sarah Blanchard). Despite being an already acclaimed songwriter for over a decade (with a nomination nod from the BRITS and over a billion cumulative streams from songs she's worked on), this Mancunian artist has only…
Lucy Deakin – Solar Eclipse - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://open.spotify.com/track/6WGddUckng8OhCVhKHy1KW?si=2ddb1d7239224e22 UK starlet Lucy Deakin returns with a brilliant pop banger to kick the week off in style. 'Solar Eclipse' is a masterclass in alt-pop and serves listeners with a glistening sound that bounces between playful verses and anthemic choruses. The track somehow feels uplifting but also bittersweet, mirroring the song's lyrics, which centre around…
New Music: Jim Gardner - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
Photo / Julian Mathieu https://open.spotify.com/track/1MqyoUth5upi2KdjRxe6p6?si=496fa22d8ca74bff "'Don’t Leave Because I Love You' is basically a love letter wrapped in self-awareness. It’s about how overwhelming love can be from both perspectives. Like that kind of deep, head-over-heels feeling where you’re so into someone that you can’t help but go big with your gestures, even if you’re scared it…
Sigrid – Two Years - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
Photo / Charlotte Alex https://open.spotify.com/track/7vSwuBDs0D0urw0hokLuJh?si=eb4eb03c58954861 "'Why did you let me go, when you want to be my woman?' It was trying to see the situation from another person’s point of view, and in that way I could also reflect on my own perspective.” Sigrid 🎵 Follow the Scandinavia Sound Playlist In-Store Tour 2025 22nd October Bristol Rough…
XO – Lovesick - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
Photo / Alice Backham https://www.youtube.com/watch?src=Linkfire&lId=c722fc8f-99ed-4048-843d-22ef9a6653cb&cId=d3d58fd7-4c47-11e6-9fd0-066c3e7a8751&v=EXIiiLH0F9o&feature=youtu.be “we’re XO, and we’re probably the most chaotic girlband you’ve ever met in your life.” XO 🎵 Discover more new music on the Ones To Watch Playlist
Freestylers x GreenFlamez – Feels Real - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://open.spotify.com/track/6wI7763hKdqv9X1ZyaukZ6?si=a583d7883c584988 Two of breakbeat's most accomplished outfits have joined forces to create this weekend's biggest anthem. 'Feels Real' comes courtesy of industry legends Freestylers and Spanish producer-DJ GreenFlamez. The track expertly fuses electronic beats with a soulful vocal, resulting in a sound that is energising but also feels subtly emotive. This is the kind of…
New Music: Lord Rospo - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://open.spotify.com/track/0jRtf11hObAkJ70GNSddiE?si=fc8e79a31823439e Fans of Chance Pena and James Blake will most likely enjoy the work of French-Italian newcomer Lord Rospo. This promising artist only recently caught our attention thanks to his beautiful style of indie pop. Citing Billy Joel as his musical idol, this singer and songwriter creates sonically tender productions that are full of personal…
Johan Lenox + Quadeca – Running Running Running - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://open.spotify.com/track/5GvDlQbFI3KiVAhJZ4QfDU?si=655b63cd1dc94c19 A regular fixture on these pages is the immensely talented Johan Lenox. We've been a fan of this well regarded artist for quite a few years now, and we're still obsessed with his work. Today's release of the new single 'Running Running Running' features the equally gifted Quadeca and treats listeners to an eclectic…
Chloe Florence – Euphoria - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://open.spotify.com/track/2kCDlH2x6hEoJWykPXSr4F?si=75e5627af14248af Pop starlet Chloe Florence returns with a pop banger that we're quite sure you'll love. 'Euphoria' was written with the intention of capturing 'the chaos and thrill of emotional release' and showcases Florence's natural flair for crafting pop songs that are not only catchy but also finessed. An upcoming EP is on the way soon,…
New Music: DeepFaith - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://open.spotify.com/track/5qAUl5bbAb1Xe5QFxOTzKc?si=655cbd3666624825 TRACK OF THE WEEK We're going to be really honest with you... The first few seconds of this song didn't connect with us at all. But we also couldn't stop listening... and well... we found ourselves completely mesmerised by the end, to the point where this is now our Track of the Week. 'Y&I'…
Anke Richards – Another Realm - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://open.spotify.com/track/5rJF1IPQqg8L11Cfb2p1Uq?si=f7466747734d40d0 South African newcomer Anke Richards has really blown us away with her release of 'Another Realm'. Produced by the acclaimed Dante Lattanzi, this ethereal piece of alt-pop was created in collaboration with marine conservationists Sea Shepherd. The track draws listeners into a cinematic soundscape that feels mysterious and haunting and highlights the very real…
Jack Dean – Tears Won’t Save You - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ox6fJyXzk0Q "'Tears Won’t Save You' is the closing statement to a long and drawn-out saga of disappointing situations in my failing relationship. The song reflects on a time when I was in a cycle of forgiving any and all mistreatments I received from my partner until I had finally had enough - her tears would…
Nicklas Sahl – Love of My Life - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJuOmLUIGjk “‘Love of My Life’ is about the dream of finding true love – and just as much about how exhausting, painful, and endlessly lonely the search for it can be. That feeling of knowing she must be out there somewhere, yet having no idea where to look. Hinge dates, endless nights out, and solo…
Madison Beer – yes baby - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
Photo / Morgan Maher https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFmNWm60bjA “‘yes baby’ is really just a fun and flirty song. After I shot the music video, though, it took on a whole new energy, and just feels like a song you want to blast with your friends.” Madison Beer
ANT ENOCH – 9INE to 5IVE - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
Photo / Shari Annabell Marks https://open.spotify.com/track/0AZWTulZ9ZlCEquiyvsnnc?si=762b2e60c1744539 Acclaimed Berlin-based artist ANT ENOCH is back this week with an impressive new piece of experimental pop that really is quite spectacular. Mixed by T.J. Allen (known for his work with the likes of Portishead and Bat for Lashes), 9INE to 5IVE is a track full of unexpected surprises…
MUANH – The Truth - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://open.spotify.com/track/4vEjp4QXLahZjrbAZEcGAL?si=1c9dfbc8ff2d4266 MUANH has yet again managed to impress us with her gorgeous indie-pop sounds. This hugely talented newcomer has returned today with a lovely new single called 'The Truth', and it's one of our favourite songs of the autumn so far. The song somehow feels dreamy, nostalgic and hazy in tone, while also maintaining a…
No Love For The Middle Child – Broken Wings - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://open.spotify.com/track/13LnJ4Jcr0zTzdCrkgpJVd?si=2a6fc2dc9a654a1f Alt-pop artist No Love For The Middle Child tackles the subject of pessimism with his new single, 'Broken Wings'. For anyone out there who always seems to look at life with the glass half empty, this song might add some perspective to your ways of thinking. The lyrics remind us that as we live…
New Music: Luvrite - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://open.spotify.com/track/7mA4yvwhtd1zD9bxFoAVOg?si=e8abe8f7cc7644bf London-based Dutch-Taiwanese newcomer Luvrite is a promising singer and songwriter who caught our attention this week with his beautiful single, 'On My Own'. This track presents listeners with a polished R&B sound that goes beyond the genre's normal sound. The production seamlessly fuses elements of jazz, indie, and Afro-style beats, resulting in a song…
New Music: Junipo - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
Photo / jayemol https://open.spotify.com/track/4oEeCYcW9CTPfFeuiqsy65?si=004e9f8642724512 Hailing from Sydney's flourishing alt-rock scene is Junipo, who is rapidly marking his name as one of Australia's most interesting newcomers. We were introduced to this artist through his song 'Explora 95'. This is a refreshingly bold and original sound that is both energising and playful in tone. It's an unapologetically…
Rochelle Jordan – Sweet Sensation - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
Photo / Amanda Elise K https://open.spotify.com/track/08lMm17NyaTxqE2pnyLNi8?si=987c61c54801437b “'Sweet Sensation' makes me feel extra good. Nothing else to say other than this track is dripping in high frequency feelings which was very on purpose. Kind of the theme so far with all these singles. With this one, I close my eyes and I’m instantly transported to the…
ORA – LIMBO - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
Photo / Olivia Krüger https://open.spotify.com/track/0LEqNH9R8kQxI094YhHBpe?si=1ead96324dce47c5 "It’s about accepting that when you’re living with ADHD - which both my brother and I do - you may never experience life in a ‘normal’ middle ground. And that’s okay. We wrote this as a celebration of that difference" - Lea, ORA Taken from the new album, ‘:(:’, which is out…
IVY – Corvette - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://open.spotify.com/track/0yUiTisLsDzKZsuCLZx2U9?si=736839c4b1bd48e2 “'Corvette' is about taking someone for a ride they’ll never forget. It’s dangerous, intoxicating, and a little bit reckless — just how I like it.” IVY 🎵 Ones To Watch Playlist 🎵Scandinavia Sound Playlist
Watch: Casper Grey – Not Loving But Not Leaving - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
Photo / Somitude https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjK1wRyCBqw “We’re trying to build love, trust, and meaning without first examining the chaos we’re building them in. Otherwise it’s castles made of sand on sand. Beneath it all lies a quiet, suffocating fear… that if we truly face the root problems, we might open a Pandora’s box of unending trauma. So…