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https://open.spotify.com/track/32cKGLjbWpt5m9RquLob75?si=9595b70befb04d94 There's something refreshingly intriguing about a new outfit that doesn't (yet) have much of an online presence. Today's release of 'Hold Me' marks the debut for Virginia-based alt-pop collective Seb. This track is really quite unique and blends elements of electronic music with glitchy pop and indie. The result is a sound that is…
https://open.spotify.com/track/4mllLaUyh7wHIe736vs5iB?si=587bcc2f16564953 Can we ever get enough of London musician Cheska Moore? It doesn't seem so, because today's release of 'Disassociated' has left us wanting even more from this hugely talented artist. Through its catchy melody, quirky pop production and intriguing vocal elements, this track has to be one of our favourite Cheska bops. Impressively, it…
https://open.spotify.com/track/0QVFaqiFtZXqY7ZgxZV6Ze?si=5a9ca2f44b6d4484 TRACK OF THE WEEK While we tend to focus on future-forward sounds on this site, sometimes we can't resist premium, top-grade classic soul. For those unfamiliar with Gaby K, this rising UK talent is, in our opinion, one of the UK's most exciting prospects. 'Momma Told Me' is the singer-songwriter's latest release, and it's…
Photo / Ibe Van Bouchaute https://open.spotify.com/track/3lZAG0U7sfiot8onfplcSd?si=9304c885637d4c14 Is it odd that Nep's latest single, 'Biketoberfest', reminds us of Janet Jackson's iconic 'Someone to Call My Lover'? In any case, this is a brilliant new release from the hugely popular American indie-pop starlet. The track's unusual title is inspired by an event that takes place in Nep's…
https://open.spotify.com/track/5KpYKAVIqqUIvlbrib6qW9?si=3d14522a0f1f4f2e We honestly can't remember the last time that we featured talent from Denmark, so we're really excited to be sharing with you a new artist from the region, who goes by the name of GIMI. This Copenhagen-based, Danish-Kosovan singer and songwriter has been steadily gaining traction from the release of only a handful of…
Photo / Diane Sagnier https://open.spotify.com/track/4nGH9TgCC3Ebz3WzOGdrgs?si=49caaa62bc324ee0 “'Daisy' started as a daydream while listening to Leon’s finest music. I reached out to him, and we instantly created this sweet overlapping zone—like an invisible playground between our worlds. It’s a privilege to have made this one together!” - Melody Melody’s Echo Chamber | El Michels Affair
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-WP9MCzhP4 “It’s happy, to me the song has a very good feeling to it, I can’t quite put my finger on what it is exactly but it feels good. The song is about finding your person, and everything that comes with that – the fun, adventure, the safety, creating memories with them by your side.”…
https://open.spotify.com/track/1aeRSlCn1EF7f5q7b5l6uu?si=17d5aa18f4b54989 Canadian artist Avenoir is back with a new song that we're sure you'll immediately fall in love with. 'Lady' is taken from the highly acclaimed musician's 'Mirage' project, which is available now to stream here. The track presents Avenoir's stunning vocals over a melodic R&B production that feels nostalgic in tone. If you love…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rN1_xxujbeM Sam Wills is one of the finest singer-songwriters to emerge from the UK in recent years (in our humble opinion). This is an artist who has consistently impressed us with his natural flair for crafting deeply personal and emotive lyrics. New single 'Voicenotes' is relatable to anyone who's been through a breakup. The song…
https://open.spotify.com/track/6LVUFXPGdrwXU8Ovzmmafs?si=64ec10a3df5c42f3 We've been fans of Temptress from as early as 2016. And yet, as they say, good things come to those who wait, because this amazing UK-based duo have finally released their debut album. And we're so glad they took their time in crafting this record, which you can stream in full here. Each song…
https://open.spotify.com/track/65eruSBLUfblKcmrwEw6J7?si=494c7216c4464f6f Oklahoma's Sports make a return today with an eccentric alt-pop anthem called 'Nice 2 Meet Myself (Bang Bang Bang)'. This track feels both 90s nostalgic and refreshingly experimental at the same time. Inspired by the concept of writing songs to suit the venues in which they would be performed in, we can absolutely imagine…
https://open.spotify.com/track/3JeZlimISDSVSCOxZMi7va?si=24ca589133e141d2 Tamar Berk has been on our radar for a couple of years now, and we're glad to be sharing with you another beautiful new single from her today. With its intricate fusion of indie, rock, and alternative pop, 'ocd' is a song that is rich in sonic textures. The introspective track is lifted from…
https://open.spotify.com/track/2I9ZBk25Q9zSyOzGFiMggF?si=c0f371ee24d3491b TRACK OF THE WEEK Fright Years are undoubtedly one of Scotland's most promising emerging indie-rock outfits. The recent release of their debut EP, 'Still Life', brought the Edinburgh-based group to prominence across the indie world, and that momentum isn't slowing down anytime soon. New single 'Wait For Nothing' is an incredibly powerful song, not…
Photo / Jorge Rico https://open.spotify.com/track/3snrmj8vx2A3u70Lr5V4R3?si=4074fe9acf904dc8 TRACK OF THE WEEK “I wrote it about moving to LA and feeling a little bit lost in the chaos, like everything was falling apart. It felt like nothing was working. The chorus is quite ethereal and a nice let go for me. I thought, ‘Well even if everything around…
Photo / Veronica Maier https://open.spotify.com/track/6rXYd19bhyBREwLUiXqK5v?si=4da2d6779aaf4a13 "I approached the song with ideas of nostalgia and our blurred images of the past. This got me looking at a corner of the internet where people curate photos that are eerily reminiscent of a childhood memory, often low-res photos of empty spaces from the 2000s, as well as the…
Photo / Benji Allen https://open.spotify.com/track/1QoNoe9nGCZjX3IPlN3GH4?si=630ef745602e4db1 “fem-onomics is my ‘Bootylicious’ moment! Memeable, hot and all about creating my own word and world. At its core, it’s a femme tutorial that reclaims femininity as one of the most powerful economies we’ve got.” BAYLI
https://open.spotify.com/track/0tuudeDHLpH9EP2wSX91y0?si=3748ca53ae7a4c3d "Inspired by Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, the track reimagines the classic tale of forbidden romance for the modern age." iamnotshane
Photo / Adam Kargenian https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATYVBqs488s "The video, directed by Danica Arias Kleinknecht, stars Carmen Electra and Anna Van Patten with The Kid LAROI in a steamy tennis themed love triangle." The Kid LAROI
Marisa Bazan Credit Mae Powell https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0X1f0q6vWs Mae Powell crafts a very special style of sound that really is quite enchanting. For fans of Amy Winehouse and Corinne Bailey Rae, Powell might just be your new favourite soul starlet. 'Where Will Love Go' is a beautifully sincere song that speaks of the adjustment we go through…
Photo / Lamia Karic, Studio Forgatmigej https://open.spotify.com/track/22DGRiZNdwcDyi6xSTaLvR?si=9f0dbaeb24c54382 One of our favourite Swedish pop talents from recent years has been LOVA. This starlet has yet to disappoint us with her releases, and while her new single, 'It's Alright', is a little different from her usual sound, it's still just as mesmerising to experience. The production is…
https://open.spotify.com/track/4PbsRwnFxFaAmOJy9YnSVI?si=32d06528145e4181 This week, go4broke returns with an impressive electronic pop banger that has captivated us from the moment we pressed play. Beneath its energising production and intelligent vocal engineering, 'human' carries a deep and introspective message that is simple yet often forgotten – that life is a fragile gift we shouldn't take for granted. "On…
https://open.spotify.com/track/3yQSS28puGTqrUiZlpog08?si=ba8618283f984801 TRACK OF THE WEEK UK singer and songwriter Alexander Wolfe has been on our radar from as early as 2019, and we're still very much in love with his work. The artist returns today with a beautiful new single called 'Talk', and its message is a serious one: "'Talk' is a song I wrote…
https://open.spotify.com/track/5iij775fYn7KUTYJPX9SSw?si=326180fa0dfc4032 TRACK OF THE WEEK Acclaimed Swiss singer and songwriter Kings Elliot returns with a powerful and deeply emotive song today, titled 'What If This World'. The track's lyrics are some of the most beautiful and thought-provoking that we've listened to in quite some time. These are raw and sincere words that tell of some…
https://open.spotify.com/track/3LViSfpK95JkTC18SUAesG?si=dfa65fd073434b6e It's a big day for acclaimed R&B talent Shreea Kaul, as she releases her sophomore album, called 'Cruel Intentions’. Among its impressive collection of bold and highly distinctive tracks is the lead single 'Hungama', which really is a piece of art in its own right. This song is rich in sonic textures, bravely pushing…
https://open.spotify.com/track/2Tg9SvfcE6xDjoqtmtsPOp?si=ca9cb3fd611d40c5 imstillFranci is the moniker of rising 22-year-old singer and songwriter Francesca Hojda. This artist has impressed us with her distinct approach to indie-pop, which feels both raw and powerful while still being easy to listen to and form connections with. The new single 'Peace Without a Fight' is refreshingly simple in its production, yet…
https://open.spotify.com/track/1bHgzNUTTNwgZ8kXULWoT9?si=abd650466d91411f TRACK OF THE WEEK UK-based outfit Korder has unleashed one of the most impressive releases of the week, and we're really excited to include it on these pages. 'end of an eternity,' mastered by the acclaimed John Webber, is a euphoric piece of music that is not only refreshingly unique sonically but also incredibly…
https://open.spotify.com/track/7DdjUOnzga6BmqLGGfMybF?si=1fb3b5c6219f4f4e If you need a pick-me-up this week, then we've got a brilliant new artist to share with you, all the way from Canada. Oleyada has caught our attention and hearts with her charming blend of indie pop, which feels smooth and mellow but still maintains a sense of playfulness, which is really quite sweet…
https://open.spotify.com/track/6agsQtog6dOyWOxsR4aJP9?si=ad1a97933e22441b London-born newcomer Callum Joe introduces himself to the world today with his brilliant power-pop debut, 'The Greatest.' This song commands your attention immediately. The production feels intense and bold, while Joe's soaring vocals deliver an emotional message about coming to terms with the fact that some of our dreams will never come true. "‘The…
Photo / Sam Mondendo https://open.spotify.com/track/0szmDue1FCIpLC9SBs7fbU?si=bb221334522748df “'My Girl' is about wanting someone you know you can’t have, but still not being able to let go of the “what if.” It’s about being unafraid to love loudly even if there are consequences. It’s very special to me because it’s a part of my identity that I’ve never…
https://open.spotify.com/track/5f0WavAcLeulrIZf6laItA?si=c7a75a309b434178 Our favourite bop so far this summer has to be Kai Bosch's latest single, 'Summer Of Love.' With its perfected mix of dance, indie, and electronic pop, this track is guaranteed to be adored by anyone who listens to it. The lyrics tell of an idyllic start to a relationship, when everything feels blissful,…
Photo / Aran Llewelyn Harris https://open.spotify.com/track/4ZBwVxikPVHDOIKp3CVqoX?si=b3fe6c67faad446f “It was important for the new era of Lucky Iris to start with an exploration into what first got us into electronic pop music. As soon as I was old enough to even try and get into a club, all I wanted to do was go out dancing. It…
Photo / Miriam McGrady https://open.spotify.com/track/1ZktZCkUtIrJ1C1dQNYob2?si=7c67106e42d844f5 UK-based Latin artist Rayen is a hugely promising newcomer who is already amassing traction thanks to her recent performances at this year's Glastonbury. The rising talent has just released a brilliant new single called 'Just Right,' which seamlessly fuses classic 90s dance-pop sounds with elements of alternative R&B and funk.…
https://youtu.be/Xid-UfuOwVs?si=OPb5yIEfintpBO65 "Talk s**t get a hit. There’s been a lot of chat going round but we can finally give you the truth of it. gossip is here and god it tastes good. JADE put the cherry on top of this pop sundae and we can’t stop eating.” - Confidence Man Confidence Man | JADE
https://open.spotify.com/track/3XAmB89gjjJn66OuY3ZwqC?si=eac5823fb6e74664 If you've yet to come across Toronto artist Ashton Mills, then be prepared to be mesmerised. This talented R&B musician has been solidly building momentum recently, thanks to his perfected style of sound, which presents the genre in the most finessed way imaginable. The new single 'WALLS' features vocals from the equally gifted Majo…
Photo / Carly Hough https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dANV3Ti6ts8 “It’s kind of a push-and-pull between two characters who take themselves way too seriously. They’re both convinced they’re the reasonable one in the relationship, but it’s not even clear if they like each other.” - Nicole Rowe, Worthitpurchase “It always amazes me how quickly a song can emerge from nothing—…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_W3ptdAPUk TRACK OF THE WEEK Acclaimed Irish artist EDEN is back this week with our track of the week, and honestly, it's one of the best releases we've come across in quite some time. 'Ghost in the Shell' is a refreshingly experimental electronic pop song that carries with it essences of both melancholy and joy…
https://open.spotify.com/track/26m3a6jjutoB86efXGO2dP?si=7fdf0007c57d4840 JONES has been an Alfitude favourite for a good while now, so we're delighted to see her return this week with a sublime new single called 'Moonlight.' As we've come to expect from this talent, the production is a masterclass in music making. The track is beautifully simple and treats listeners to a tastefully…
https://open.spotify.com/track/7Bn6EAYJQFtTyYVkykElNL?si=9555021f05a84495 Can we ever get enough of Canadian alt talent maxime.? The simple answer is no! It's been a while, but the acclaimed musician and producer returns today with a new single that really is quite special. 'luv' is an experimental piece of music that is quite hard to describe sonically, but the emotion really…