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New Music: Georgian - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
Photo / Rob Smalley https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRL0a9KiuN4 “’Learning to Forget’ has a true Georgian structure, from starting quite slow, melancholy and reflective, to progressing to a heavy, distorted and powerful sound – expect the unexpected! The song itself discusses heartbreak and how you can be so eager to forget everything when a relationship ends. Even though you…
Léa Sen – lvl 5 – GHOSTWRITER - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
Photo / Claryn Chong https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-fd0YwHG9M “'lvl 5 - GHOSTWRITER' is about the silence between the lines. It’s for the moments when you want to be honest, but the words won’t land, or won’t come at all. The song explores the longing for someone else to say it for you, to save you from choosing between…
Charles Costa – Emilie - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://open.spotify.com/track/6WiZOqypYVkDEYaG92FUMb?si=18b3bc39d57c4c50 We've been fans of Charles Costa for some time now, and it's wonderful to watch this accomplished UK-based music grow in popularity over recent months. The artist's latest offering, 'Emilie', is a masterclass in indie-pop. The sound is easy to connect with, yet carries an eccentricity that is really quite intriguing to experience. Speaking…
Rochelle Jordan – Crave - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
Photo / Amanda Elise K https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTSHjACBaa0 “This single is about passion & love, making up after disagreements and the fact that the connection is still very much felt for my person in the aftermath of an argument…sometimes even more so. These words are based on the moments of re-connecting and finding common ground again. Because…
New Music: BOVIY - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vklTUdlC-qc We've got a very exciting alt-pop talent to share with you today emerging from Germany, called BOVIY. What strikes us most about this musician is her natural flair for crafting songs that are universally enjoyable, while still maintaining a sense of uniqueness that reflects the artist's strong personality. New single 'Kidz' treats listeners to…
mokina – talia - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
Photo / Denize Eggers https://open.spotify.com/track/7cRqSk58JGIBge6gcBXaYY?si=248b23f9169543d5 "This song has become the happy backdrop to my life, buoying me unexpectedly in quiet moments. I met mokina at a time when I was seeking some stability after years of living and working in unfamiliar places, but I inadvertently found a slough of new challenges that I navigated as…
MRCY – Flicker - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
Photo / Béni Masiala https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-v3YWoeVW44 TRACK OF THE WEEK “'Flicker' is about putting too much energy into people who don’t give it back. It’s that feeling when you realise you’ve been pouring into the wrong cups - people who wouldn’t do the same for you.” The new project, 'VOLUME 2' is out now. MRCY 🎵…
Liv Cartier – Golden - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
Photo / samcorphotos https://open.spotify.com/track/68JFERMW1a9z1RHjtOocZp?si=18940e539b244ecd UK starlet Liv Cartier continues to impress us with the release of her powerful new single, 'Golden'. This is a song that immediately captivates a listener from the moment that you play it. It's deeply emotive and emotionally raw, while the lyricism presents the listener with some of Cartier's most honest…
Sweets – GREEN LIGHTS - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://open.spotify.com/track/5qwmGKmnUfrxlI6PCeP03E?si=f23e795cc2034c01 Manchester-based Geordie artist Sweets is back with one of his most honest releases to date. 'GREEN LIGHTS' was inspired by a traumatising relationship that the musician faced and brings to light the way that hurt people navigate life. The lyrics are refreshingly raw and sincere, while the song's production showcases some of the most…
New Music: tesh - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://open.spotify.com/track/5ednDPF7c7QUUBYgc8fTHM?si=c4b04283631c41aa TRACK OF THE WEEK A perfect harmony between UK garage and techno, tesh's new single 'APOLOGIES' makes an immediate impact from the moment you press play. Lifted from the artist's 'CYCLES + REPETITIONS' EP (out now), this track guides the listener through a spectrum of emotions – from moments of darkness to heightened euphoria…
Babé Sila – Found - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://open.spotify.com/track/3mwEvEloI8Ck3iigvBSM24?si=b5c40e7843f0401e We don't showcase soul music as much as we'd like to, so Babé Sila's release of 'Found' today is a welcome addition. Based between London and NYC (by way of Hungary), Sila is establishing herself as one of the genre's most exciting rising artists. Her style seamlessly weaves traditional soul and R&B into modern…
Paige – twenties - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://open.spotify.com/track/2b7MzS7C22Fc83YisW5Jgp?si=27b736fe05e74a90 New Zealand artist Paige is back with one of our favourite pop releases of the month, and we're so happy to be sharing it with you today. 'twenties' is an introspective song that reflects on the singer's young adulthood, reminiscing and wondering how things may have been if she had just had more faith…
New Music: go4broke - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://open.spotify.com/track/1OYcrys98raZ1rHyI6eNYo?si=ff35dddb7dec4342 go4broke might be a new name to most, but this talent has been steadily building a solid fanbase online with his distinctive take on pop. Always evolving and surprising listeners, this is an artist who is unafraid to experiment. 'remember winter' is a gorgeous introduction to anyone who has yet to come across his…
Arctic Wave – God Ain’t Through - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrhVO3JfjN0 Arctic Wave are the kind of outfit that create songs that really could have come out of any of the past five decades. Their new single, 'God Ain't Through' blends so many genres together that it's really become a sound of its own. With elements of funk, rock-pop, R&B, gospel and soul, this track…
Jill Blutt – When I Grace Yr Mantelpiece - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://open.spotify.com/track/2Bv2FSLQ1LCILGRhFpWxK7?si=ea90cfa525424282 Acclaimed American artist, songwriter, and producer, Jill Blutt, has unveiled a new single this week, and it's one of our favourites to date. 'When I Grace Yr Mantelpiece' is sonically inspired by the synthwave movement of the 80s and carries a dark undertone which is captivating to listen to. It's an expertly constructed piece…
Siah – That’s Why - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://open.spotify.com/track/0Y8w1yhf4AAp7gqBdYtAx1?si=cea0043e0c4541fd TRACK OF THE WEEK British hip hop has a new name to champion, and that is Siah. This talent has caught our interest with the release of his new single, 'That's Why'. The song focuses on the tenacity that young people need in order to get through the world in this day and age.…
Tonia – Serenity - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://open.spotify.com/track/40dgwGBhjJV8LIoTU60iex?si=1aa324a5a7144597 One of the UK's most promising alt-pop talents returns today with a powerful new single that really deserves to be heard. 'Serenity', by acclaimed Liverpudlian musician Tonia, touches on powerful and deeply personal themes, like trust and regret. Speaking on her beautifully introspective song, she explains it as: "A song about trying to save…
New Music: Rue Vega - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://open.spotify.com/track/6rJwFEBn8W2nRR4jyY83hQ?si=b03c5acea6154662 While little in life is ever certain, one thing we can all be sure of is that as time goes on, we inevitably begin to age. And with that comes a plethora of personal struggles and the constant conflict that tussles in our minds between accepting and loving ourselves while also being unfairly critical…
Noelle Sucks – Little 2 Close 2 the Sun - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://open.spotify.com/track/18yOTNCbI6u7DJC6dGtafP?si=ee394510e2f84fe6 For anyone who's going through a rough break-up right now, fear not, because American alt-pop artist Noelle Sucks has the perfect song for you to offload your emotions onto. 'Little 2 Close 2 the Sun' captures the rawness that we might experience from having a broken heart. The confusing thoughts and the self-doubt that…
New Music: Lucky Iris - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
Photo / Aran Llewelyn Harris “This piece of work is a kind of re-introduction to us, we finally feel as though the music we’re producing represents the music we want to hear and we’re really excited about that.” Lucky Iris 🎵 Discover more new music on the Ones To Watch Playlist
Farao – Waiting For You - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
Photo / Sigurlaug Gilsladoìttir https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7OeT_5XMt4 “I wrote ‘Waiting for You’ to dance with the shadow of someone I lost. The kick is my pacemaker, the synths are tears of joy in waveform, and a funky disco bass just makes life worth living.” Farao 🎵 Follow the Scandinavia Sound Playlist
Shanti Celeste – Note To Self - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
Photo / Helena Bermejo https://open.spotify.com/track/2oDNVFAaUWoJf9n3ml1Ld3?si=d250715cc2f04b4d Taken from upcoming album 'Romance', set for release on 16th May via Method 808 / Peach Discs "This is the only track on the album where I (reluctantly) explore the idea of looking inward for self-love and affirmation — a theme I’ve often found a bit cringe, even though I know how…
New Music: KAYELLE - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://open.spotify.com/track/2qVXubAPzXTQNVdjsE9YV4?si=c40665f3b9414438 "The song narrates the emotional journey of an imperfect protagonist who is well aware she is embracing toxic, typical player behavior. Throughout the track, KAYELLE expresses annoyance and spite but ultimately embodies a carefree nonchalance about the fleeting situation." KAYELLE
House of Protection – I Need More Than This - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
Photo / Anthony Tran https://open.spotify.com/track/7FuMZziPlSqJciQkOJOUil?si=60b4ac84c7974b13 “‘I Need More Than This’ is us exploring a mood between really heavy/fast and slow/chill. We don’t really have a song like this so it was fun to push ourselves in this way.” House of Protection 🎵 Discover more new music on the Ones To Watch Playlist
Mychelle – Good Day - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPrCe3BqswI Alfitude favourite Mychelle returns with a sensational R&B masterpiece that really has turned this ordinary Sunday into a very Good Day. Serving as the title track from the artist's freshly released debut album (listen here), this is a song that drips in finesse. It celebrates the idea of leaving bad things behind us, and…
New Music: Yuneki - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://open.spotify.com/track/2Es2DJYUblIrsttvtNoHDV?si=7de4bd4bbcf94ed7 “I wrote ‘Without You’ two days after a breakup. It’s about not knowing who I was without him, not trusting myself to not go back, and feeling stuck in a cycle of being scared to leave and scared to stay.” Yuneki 🎵 Discover more new music on the Ones To Watch Playlist
New Music: Sara Baroni - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://open.spotify.com/track/3jCss5cBFt1fWBd5Tr5Jfb?si=5c3d294895e54033 The first thing that stands out to us when we play 'Where did he go?' is Sara Baroni's beautifully delicate and melancholic voice. This talent is already creating some great hype thanks to her thoughtful compositions, which blend soft pop with soulful indie. It's all the more impressive when you discover that Baroni is…
Moon Construction Kit – Long John Silver - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://open.spotify.com/track/7eroCIYQ8z30eGvF5xgKYv?si=9850edfdf6f849fd Moon Construction Kit is the musical project of Swiss artist Olivier Cornu. This talent crafts an exceptional style of retro-inspired music that infuses eccentric, alternative pop with synth and indie. New single 'Long John Silver' is a perfect example of Moon Construction Kit's work. This track feels dreamy and nostalgic in character but also…
Precious Pepala – The End - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://open.spotify.com/track/2NORPPBgBMIP4IMcoDbMlK?si=ec5ba47059c94087 Stream the new EP, 'Dark Days' “When you don’t find a way of getting negativity out, it comes out in negative ways. The only way for me to talk about my feelings was through music. Especially when I was questioning a lot of things about religion and dealing with years and years of pent…
New Music: Franklin Mansion - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://open.spotify.com/track/1sQYoPLgZA29igexrInSi9?si=4a8555923e7d4a83 TRACK OF THE WEEK Irish-born and Brighton-based artist Franklin Mansion is one of the most interesting newcomers to come across our radars this spring. The exciting prospect has a distinct approach with the way he creates his songs. The tracks are brave and experimental, yet still maintain an emotive essence which allows them to…
Vincent Lima – Something Sweet - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
Photo / Chloe Dunscombe https://open.spotify.com/track/2PEGdMDXT6J033J8nURr6j?si=9e11b286432a4eb0 "I wrote this song back in 2021—before Orpheus, before Eurydice, before I knew what this project would become. It was born from grief and a longing for love in a fading world. Now, it marks the beginning of their descent—a moment of stillness where they face the truth: not everyone…
New Music: L’ESPIRAL - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://open.spotify.com/track/4W6GWEESdxRD1a2g4PoqWy?si=0464bd0d3ad24b66 L'ESPIRAL create a style of sound that is really hard to pin down. And that's why we love it so much. Upon a first listen, you wouldn't tell what decade 'Mr. Babylon' was recorded in. It's classic and nostalgic but still feels relatable in this age. "The song is about a woman mourning lost…
New Music: Libby - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
Photo / Theo McInnes https://open.spotify.com/track/0a8vnp5Q2UUXzoKvXZ4poN?si=70883df167114ee5 "I’ve always had a good gut feeling for scary people. While it helps me protect myself, it can also make me distant and guarded. It touches on a more honest part of my character—my instinct to avoid, even when it might not always be the best response." Libby 🎵 Discover…
New Music: silyla - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://open.spotify.com/track/6ljvzEIsHHC8dcBhzvRMDJ?si=9eb8c9837181492f "The song just flowed out of me and we knew straight away it was a hit. It's a shame as I don't have much of a following at all, I just spend all my time at home making music. Making music with your partner is also a very special unique experience. You get to…
New Music: Anayka She - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://open.spotify.com/track/2dFSpiUU0tjBEykjfMGzCG?si=35cadea9999c4214 If you're in the mood for some finessed R&B, then we've got a brilliant new talent to share with you today, going by the name of Anayka She. This rising Brooklyn native has really impressed us not only with her songwriting but also with her silky smooth vocals and tight attention to detail in…
Sea Lemon – Give In - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
Photo / Rachel Bennett https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfGgNuOI568 "Growing up, I never knew the term of “intrusive thoughts” but often had them, and as I got older, my particularly remaining intrusive thought is around wanting to go inside of abandoned houses even if I know it’s a horrible idea. 'Give In' is about giving into the intrusive thoughts,…
Euan Blackman – girl - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TCXhHboXEs "‘Girl’ is the most obnoxiously poppy and sing-alongable my music has ever sounded. I’m a huge Springsteen fan — he writes with depth, but his hooks fill stadiums. That’s the goal: great songwriting and mass connection.” Euan Blackman 🎵 Discover more new music on the Ones To Watch Playlist
DESTIN CONRAD – KISSING IN PUBLIC - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8j3xtd78Lxw DESTIN CONRAD’s ability to blend vulnerability with boldness has made him a standout artist in today’s R&B landscape. His highly anticipated debut album 'LOVE ON DIGITAL' is out now. DESTIN CONRAD 🎵 Discover more new music on the Ones To Watch Playlist
New Music: Miles Temp - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://open.spotify.com/track/38X2dsxaOBJkj8HjoO6Bji?si=dcb75e925e484f33 “I wrote this song about how an event or person can come into your life and flip things around in either a positive or negative way. It’s a chance to reflect on all the emotions you felt during and after that period.” Miles Temp 🎵 Discover more new music on the Ones To Watch…