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Mathea-Mari – Tired of Fixing A Broken Heart - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://open.spotify.com/track/4MaRscxblGZAreCVUrNBZi?si=8a5eda76e70c43ab Norwegian pop artist Mathea-Mari has released a new single this week, called 'Tired of Fixing A Broken Heart'. As the title suggests, this is a melancholic pop song with sincere lyrics that was created alongside a stellar team of musicians – Christian Burns, Matt Alvers, and producer Chris Gill. Mathea-Mari already has an accomplished…
New Music: Ula - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
Photo / Stef Martin https://open.spotify.com/track/6ldVmHTDlHl1xIKLFBuJga?si=a847a779f2854f98 Formerly known as the frontwoman and creative force behind the prog-pop project Tenacity, Ula strikes out on her own on this debut, unveiling a sound that’s both individual and fresh. Ula 🎵 Discover more new music on the Ones To Watch Playlist
Brent de la Cruz – Day To Day - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
Photo / Nick Mora https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIC7AitIvio “‘Day To Day’ was one of those songs that pretty much wrote itself, 99% of it was written, produced, and tracked in just a few hours. Some songs just bring a certain electricity into the room - this was one of those.” Brent de la Cruz 🎵 Discover more new…
Absolutely – I Just Don’t Know You Yet - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
Photo / Han Yang https://open.spotify.com/track/7GU1xgUhSHMjc32d9zuWtF?si=0cc0b8d55d804bcd TRACK OF THE WEEK Absolutely first teased 'I Just Don’t Know You Yet' earlier this month on a recent North American tour with BANKS. The song quickly spread across social media after footage of her performing the then-unreleased track in Arizona caught traction on TikTok, resulting in today's official release. Absolutely…
Royel Otis – car - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
Photo / Zora Sicher https://open.spotify.com/track/6hkafjAcHMk1TtSF6w2wIx?si=b1acb38969064032 Yeah I’ll meet you at the car on the corner, but we know it’s gotta change sometime You know I love the taste of your water, but I think it’s time to say goodbye. Royel Otis 🎵 Discover more new music on the Ones To Watch Playlist
New Music: Babsy. - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://open.spotify.com/track/1nS8N96n8G4fFUG8RijrzU?si=393ed4d8c1974761 Your weekend banger has landed, and it comes in the form of 'Gorgeous' by California producer Babsy. This track reminds us of sounds by other electronic icons like Jamie xx and Fred again.. as well as the early work from Mike Skinner and The Streets. In equal measures, the song feels both nostalgic and…
anaiis – Deus Deus - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
Photo / Scott Braque https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCPLV15tKlI "I’ll let the song speak for itself but I hope it holds you with love in this very tormenting time we are collectively living through, please know that I am so grateful for you." anaiis 🎵 Discover more new music on the Ones To Watch Playlist
Dylan Dunlap – Sometimes - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://open.spotify.com/track/1ZW0uMipWQcUgIS86FOw28?si=b7fb8bbecc904913 Indie-pop talent Dylan Dunlap has been a frequent name on Alfitude throughout the years. This artist consistently delivers with his music. The work is always finessed, the lyrics are eloquent yet raw, and the melodies are so easy to connect with. New single 'Sometimes' doesn't disappoint. This track looks at the toxic dynamics within…
Harvey Brittain – my heart keeps score - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://open.spotify.com/track/4Kx1jpuGbSr0GW3qUYAz43?si=e202235bbf8a4dca For those yet to be acquainted with UK-born singer and songwriter Harvey Brittain, then now might be a good day for an introduction. This rising 23-year-old artist has been building steady traction in recent months, thanks to his impressive productions that effortlessly fuse indie-pop with rock. Today marks the release of his new single…
ellis x Gadjo – I’m Watching You (So Many Times) - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://open.spotify.com/track/4JGN6REVXS2vR4rZfaMRmE?si=a4e03698b763481b Sometimes you just need to be reminded of a good, classic disco banger – and today's release of a reworked Gadjo anthem by ellis is just what we needed. There's no easy way to bring new life to a song that's already as established and regarded as this anthem, so we were quite blown…
The Kid LAROI – HOW DOES IT FEEL? - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIDRLLVaLlQ "The track features a special appearance from renowned musician, Thundercat. LAROI also dropped the new video counterpart starring actress Talia Ryder alongside himself, directed by CALMATIC (Kendrick Lamar and The Rolling Stones), and filmed at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel." The Kid LAROI
Nectar Woode – Ama said - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://open.spotify.com/track/6hoUDe5xg5Ex0LAQYK549t?si=d6c6cb7007fa4cec TRACK OF THE WEEK “It’s just a beautiful moment, where you can go home, track your family and put them on this incredible song.” Pre-save the forthcoming EP 'it’s like i never left' here. Nectar Woode
FLEECE – Chequebook - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://open.spotify.com/track/1Dapd0TwM8uXus5L5PcTNs?si=ebe173ebc6ae40c9 Montreal rockers FLEECE are back with a triumphant new single to shake those midweek blues away. 'Chequebook' is a summery anthem that instantly locks listeners in from the moment you press play. The track is bold, confident and just so, so powerful. The long verses build up to a huge chorus that is sure…
Alnev – the Writer - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://open.spotify.com/track/566eq9M7HvmzsTXms6zhXe?si=7f8f7017629844e5 Floridian artist Alnev returns with a new single this weekend, called 'the Writer'. With its thoughtfully constructed blend of alt-pop and indie, we felt that we had to share this bop with you. The track showcases Alnev's raw and emotive vocals, while the introspective lyrics look at the feelings you get when you sense…
New Music: George Lyons - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://open.spotify.com/track/09rbDRGEfhvOVuvHvsRzuU?si=c132fab6d067404a George Lyons is one of the most exciting talents to emerge from Ireland in recent months. While still only 19 years old, this artist is already carving a name for himself thanks to his playful pop productions. 'LOLA' is a nostalgia-tinged bop that fits along the lines of Californian pop-rock from the early 00s,…
Lei Hope – Little Sign - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
Photo / Aubrey Simpson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEYibjyo_No “I think I just needed a reset. Coming back to Manchester after travelling gave me space to reflect. ‘Little Sign’ was the first song I made in that headspace and it set the tone for everything that followed." Lei Hope 🎵 Discover more new music on the Ones To Watch…
Debbie – Midnight Calls - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y32h4TUvtG8 “I release my emotions through my music. 'Midnight Calls' was just another one of those songs for me. Like most of my unreleased music, I put it in my back pocket, replaying it to myself from time to time; not expecting much from it… but one day whilst sitting on the bus this particular…
YOASOBI – Watch me! - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://open.spotify.com/track/32SrEmjPtKgZ3Da4XQGPwL?si=39edfacde092475c "YOASOBI - composer Ayase and vocalist ikura - have their origins in the Japanese literary tradition of monogatari, and continue to take inspiration from all forms of literature. ‘Watch me!’ has its origins in an original novel penned by Kenta Shinohara, author of the Witch Watch manga series, and now an acclaimed anime series for which…
New Music: vice E roi - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://open.spotify.com/track/2F6S8TK0l7whJhh7xRLFdo?si=52572b576e3a4bbf We're sharing with you something a little different today – orchestral pop! vice E roi is a Quebec-based musical project that consistently pushes the boundaries of what pop music is. 'L'échec n'existe pas' is lifted from the outfit's latest EP, 'Lendemain de conquête' (out now), and features the talents of French rapper HYL. This…
Bella Litsa – Never Ending Movie - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
Photo / Logan White https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_FvyVacOHk “Rachmaninoff’s music for me has always transcended the cerebral, making my life and what it comes with, feel like a fantasy, like a movie. I wanted to celebrate that feeling of eternity in a song. Music is a miracle, art is a miracle, and it’s miraculous because it is a…
Germano – GIANT - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://open.spotify.com/track/5X8pKMtvYqbjlGvNTQ8MCM?si=66aa88c8a89248e1 If you've yet to come across rising US-based talent Germano, then today's release of 'GIANT' is your perfect introduction. Already an Alfitude favourite, this talent continues to grow from strength to strength, and his latest single is yet another gem that we're absolutely in love with. The track perfectly encapsulates the internal struggles that…
Kathy Katouzi – BOTP - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://open.spotify.com/track/22I25uW3JQ64Dnovd4GcUQ?si=9a3ea9caf4e84293 It's a big day for Canadian starlet Kathy Katouzi, who has just released her brilliant self-produced debut album, 'I AM*'. It's an impressive record, to say the least. Among the seven songs, 'BOTP' stands out to us thanks to its jagged style of sound and its beautifully presented vocals. The production showcases a very…
New Music: charlieeeee - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
Photo / Plastic Fruits https://open.spotify.com/track/6HhUHJVzf5grHxJyhATlPp?si=3a1296ebb4974e9e "BOY JOY! is about the incredible feeling of trans and queer joy, it's about finding your community and truly having that deep sense of pride. As a non-binary artist it feels counterintuitive to write a song so gendered, but i feel like there is something so special about the joy…
Walter The Producer – Lonely Cowboy - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://open.spotify.com/track/0NtShfCGe96u1szLSKll5c?si=47a9d34fcfee4b54 Walter The Producer returns with a powerful new single that really does deserve a spin. 'Lonely Cowbody' is a refreshingly raw indie song that carries with it a tremendous amount of emotion. Somehow soulful in tone, the track takes listeners on a sonic rollercoaster and presents the indie genre in a bold and experimental…
Rick Baster – 005 - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://open.spotify.com/track/3JOG9SbFbjmcQRz6MhiFiK?si=b057a969cd944d71 This weekend's banger comes courtesy of Barcelona-born singer and producer Rick Baster. The mysteriously titled '005' presents listeners with a pulsating blend of 90s trance, electronica and pop. Alongside its captivating production, this song's anthemic melody and rousing chorus is sure to stick in your minds for a good while. "Born from a late-night…
Souvenir – Velvet - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://open.spotify.com/track/1ewDLmOvuaw5qHeoTpAjqw?si=ad9000bac4fe47d2 US talent Souvenir is here to banish your weekday blues with his shimmering new single, 'Velvet'. This retro-tinged slice of bliss fuses cheeky lyrics with a funky pop sound that is both classic and modern at the same time. This is the kind of song you'd feel good playing in the car on a…
GUNNAR – Bitter - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
Photo / The Young Astronauts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkRid8T5_0I "It’s about the pain, the growth, and finally realising that I’m not just okay. I’m better than ever." GUNNAR 🎵 Discover more new music on the Ones To Watch Playlist
Elliot James Reay – Who Knew Dancing Was A Sin - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
Photo / Arianna Garcia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WsEwwDic_7I "Fresh from appearing at this year’s Great Escape Festival, ‘Who Knew Dancing Was A Sin’ pays homage musically and visually to the Northern Soul dance scene still thriving in Reay’s hometown of Manchester, and now being embraced by a new generation." Elliot James Reay
Jack Dean – Rumours - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://open.spotify.com/track/2SP48oEOJV61lzCjPro2Kb?si=b1dc0a2de53f4807 "When rumours spread through a friendship group, things can get a little out of hand. This song was born out of that exact situation between me and a friend. It wasn’t like anything was even really happening between us but nonetheless, people spun the situation into something it wasn’t and it brought us to…
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…
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 🎵…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…