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Proper Youth – Edited Adrenaline - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://open.spotify.com/track/4C0buR6vND8t8wBjowy4Zy?si=616496e3f92e454a With more than two million catalogue streams already under their belts, it's safe to assume that American trio Proper Youth (aka Adam Barito, Amy Nesky and Bobb Barito) are on their way up. Nostalgic new single 'Edited Adrenaline' thoughtfully infuses essences of the 80's into a charming indie-pop production, designed to take you 'on…
Gabriela Bee – IT GETS OLD - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
Photo / Andrea Hunter https://open.spotify.com/track/6ERd19zlIIXmqybnhLBmjI?si=1a380a7e4dcd4ce2 Track of the week. Gabriela Bee's rise has been meteoric, to say the least. With more than ten million followers on TikTok alone, it was always going to be inevitable that this star would hit the mainstream. What makes Bee's music extra special is the fact that she always writes…
Peyton Shay – Savior Complex - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://open.spotify.com/track/1vz7wap09y2JGnVWJIImr6?si=4c13a9c5cdda4cad American starlet Peyton Shay returns with an impressively bold new single called 'Savior Complex'. Written as a statement of self-sufficiency, the song challenges the listener to consider themes like dependability and autonomy. Alongside its controversial lyricism, the track's production presents us with a raw and gritty mix of indie and dark pop. "All I…
Young Franco – Wake Up! (feat. Master Peace) - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://open.spotify.com/track/1m8jhrWGlDXOWI2l8JG9Lk?si=76b13075469a49de Young Franco has graced our pages for almost a decade and yet he still manages to impress us to this day. 'Wake Up' was created alongside UK artist Master Peace, and playfully fuses elements of hip hop with dance, pop and punk. The sound is eccentric and refreshingly fun, and deserves to be on…
New Music: O Slow - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://open.spotify.com/track/0gvVsw949JjNtsjy8GnwZB?si=1ff0afb1eb124499 If you're in the mood for some experimental pop then we've got an exciting song to share with you. 'Do U See Me' is by promising Brooklyn artist O Slow (Jacqui Miranda), and is like nothing you'll have heard before. In equal measures, the sound is ethereal and intriguing, but also frantic and energising.…
Joshua J – Left Of Me - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://open.spotify.com/track/5efK2Z0T6dMGYD8saoDvTe?si=7e2007117c8c4e52 Rising Amsterdam-based talent Joshua J is rapidly marking himself as one of Europe's most promising newcomers. The artist has just released a stunning new single called 'Left Of Me'. Lyrically inspired by themes of self-discovery and personal identity, the track presents listeners with a beautifully introspective and sincere sound. This acclaimed musician has garnered…
Niamh Regan – Nice - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
Photo / Katya Kaushan https://open.spotify.com/track/6MDXPP4nyO71FgrTHUT9Lr?si=9754b1f68e5e4582 Ahead of her upcoming sophomore record 'Come As You Are', Irish singer and songwriter Niamh Regan unveils a beautiful new single called 'Nice'. The track treats listeners to a delicate fusion of indie and folk, while the lyrics look at the idea of self-sabotage. Niamh explains: "'Nice' is song inspired…
Elizabeth Hume – fact or fiction - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://open.spotify.com/track/06qAgQ4tmJe9wqwzh2IaoG?si=22a18fb5a9704aee We first came across US-based singer-songwriter Elizabeth Hume just over a year ago, and have been in love ever since. Over the past few months, this rising talent has built up an impressive fanbase - along with an army of listeners who have collectively amassed thousands of streams for the artist. Hume returns with…
New Music: Matty Marz - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://open.spotify.com/track/5O1kfbiFW8QUtcKU4NO9HF?si=e56dd20619914a73 If you've yet to come across New York artist Matty Marz then we've got a treat for you. The rising musician has just released an infectiously catchy (and refreshingly eccentric) electro-pop anthem called 'Lacazette', and we're certain you'll love it as much as we do. "It’s a self-empowerment bop cloaked in lush instrumentation. I…
New Music: V3LV - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://open.spotify.com/track/5t2iaw6FVo8JcXgi1FRfY4?si=799968f11c1441a2 Toronto has a new talent to be proud of, and their name is V3LV. Pronounced velv, this singer and songwriter crafts melodic sounds that fuse synth with indie and alt-pop. New single 'NERVE' was inspired feelings of unrequited love, and presents listeners with a sound that somehow feels both melancholic and energising in equal…
Madeleine Mayi – faithless - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://open.spotify.com/track/6ZjnHkDXP9L8HosHlDPcwM?si=a359d029c8b24c97 We've loved watching Madeleine Mayi's music career evolve over the past few years, so we're delighted to be sharing with you another impressive new release from this hugely gifted artist. 'faithless' is part of a trio of singles, and is a beautifully introspective piece of music that juxtaposes a delicate style of sound with…
Chymes – UFO - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://open.spotify.com/track/3PwwsLPI8Fr0zrJb6MSQ48?si=9858d3ad535e45fe Rising Australian singer and songwriter Chymes returns with a sensational slice of pop that is sure to propel her name further into the global mainstream. 'UFO' is a perfected track that expertly blends sinister sonic tones with an essence of playfulness. The sound feels dark and intriguing, but also fun and slightly mischievous. Explaining…
New Music: Seth Gauton - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://open.spotify.com/track/6SvnVX9L9zWQRNgUceodnI?si=3301f9c8c41d4f9c Track of the week. We're excited to be sharing with you a hugely promising newcomer from the UK called Seth Gauton. Debut single 'Right This Time' serves as a masterclass in indie-pop, thanks to its anthemic melody, thoughtful production and sincere vocals. On its relatable lyricism, Seth explains that the song is about 'exploring…
New Music: Emilie Sofie - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://open.spotify.com/track/6B7mZEuMpKSFaezr4MuNpf?si=acc8320dd4a142f7 We are starting the weekend with some of the finest Danish pop to come across our radars in quite some time. 'I Know' is Emilie Sofie's debut single, and was inspired by the realisation that a relationship which was seemingly perfect begins to fall apart. Despite it's polished production and finessed vocals, the powerful…
Echo Thrills – Sunshine - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://open.spotify.com/track/1Mp8BaCEIEXFEDmaZDZ83V?si=d5990e4195da4216 It might be cold, wet and grey in London right now but this new single from rising Swedish talent Echo Thrills has put us in a summery mood. Appropriately named 'Sunshine', the track treats us to a charming mix of mellow soul and dreamy pop. The sound feels both nostalgic and experimental in equal…
New Music: Still Searching - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://open.spotify.com/track/1XlogpNgHnptD1J4jkjTQi?si=f218aade1fa64dda Hailing from Belfast is rising alt-pop musician Still Searching, who has just released a stunning new single called 'My Therapist Says'. If you're into artists like Jeremy Zucker and LANY then you'll probably fall in love with this song hard. Through its refreshingly honest lyricism, the track is sure to resonate with many listeners…
New Music: Grace Smiles - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://open.spotify.com/track/5dVB633wfbF7i59sOipe77?si=4517450d7ff8456f Nashville-based artist Grace Smiles caught our attention this week, thanks to her bold yet heartfelt approach to alt-pop. New single 'Fever Dream' is dark, intense and captivating in tone. It encapsulates the true essence of a love lost, and serves as an ideal anthem for those currently nursing a broken heart. "'Fever Dream' is…
Libby Whitehouse – Fired - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://open.spotify.com/track/3pswST6FEbW1HKR5AQiXm6?si=a9f46682f4d3440f Just in time for the weekend comes Libby Whitehouse with a massive new single called 'Fired'. Despite the song's lyrics focusing on break-ups, the upbeat production and catchy melody makes this one of our favourite pop releases so far this month. In equal parts, the track is both empowering lyrically and sonically energising... and…
Ivytide – vacant - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
Photo / Alif Bayzid https://open.spotify.com/track/4oFjqFpdhvvmtCxIbPw9c0?si=8351914c7b35434d Canadian indie-pop kids Ivytide are back with a superb new album called 'portable darkroom', and along with it comes the single 'vacant'. The track presents listeners with a perfected production that feels uplifting in tone, while the pensive lyrics address themes of self-reflection. Through this juxtaposition, the song mimics the…
New Music: Tom Fleur - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://open.spotify.com/track/5L3mMB51GUspKOenUzLv2J?si=5744dc60aa8e4718 There's something very special about Tom Fleur's style of work, and once you press play to 'Be Still My Beating Heart' you'll realise why. Despite being a relatively new artist, this gifted singer and songwriter creates songs that feel almost timeless in character. 'Be Still My Beating Heart' is a beautifully constructed piece of…
New Music: ANTi - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
Artwork / Sean McGee https://open.spotify.com/track/7CNeGqkyAeTAv7c6K83k0t?si=cbe9a1bba16a426f American artist ANTi might be a new name to most of us, but he is already an accomplished and sought-after producer who has garnered a solid reputation within Nashville's emerging pop scene. In fact, ANTi was credited as a producer and/ or songwriter on no less than 17 songs in…
Holding Hour – Parallel Lines - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://open.spotify.com/track/6tucJUcmUirSLQM73PhQid?si=d6503dc5f4d64602 Des Moines outfit Holding Hour (formerly known as Elison) return today with a mesmerising and emotive new single called 'Parallel Lines'. As we've come to expect from this duo (consisting of multi-instrumentalist/ producer Scott Yoshimura and lead vocalist/ guitarist Marissa Kephart) the song expertly blends melancholic pop with indie-rock and shoegaze in a thoughtful…
New Music: Tyler Meacham - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
Photo / Joey Wharton https://open.spotify.com/track/5zm4WIirso4pgrHSHt8uoc?si=116da3e239a74e54 Sometimes the most impactful pop songs can also happen to be the simplest in style, and this can be said of Tyler Meacham's new single, 'dream house'. The song was inspired by all the hopes and dreams that we accumulate throughout our lifetimes, and ponders on the thought that some…
Takykardia – You Got Me Feeling Bad - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
Photo / Tue Blichfeldt https://open.spotify.com/track/4PfeqR8W6G9eEbYbPRmPsp?si=a1b2e56025604801&nd=1&dlsi=f8cbfe5387554853 It might still be Thursday but Danish trio Takykardia have already unleashed the week's biggest banger. 'You Got Me Feeling Bad' is sonically reminiscent to the breakbeat productions that took over radio stations all across Europe in the late 90s, and treats today's listeners to the full Y2K experience. “There…
Public Order – HELLO - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://open.spotify.com/track/6P38rXCdPimhVy6s0OxqZG?si=f06f958d79514a70 Track of the week. Welsh indie-rockers Public Order are back with one of their biggest releases to date. If you're craving some raw, powerful sounds then we've got a treat in store for you. 'HELLO' is almost cinematic in style, and showcases the band's immense potential. With each release, Public Order seem to be…
New Music: brooke - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://open.spotify.com/track/2akh1WFuMbxddAaApXQRCj?si=b30d0b6129284e26 NY-based Bostonian artist brooke might just be one of our favourite newcomers. At only 20-years of age, this promising musician is already impressing us with her bold and punchy style of alt-pop. Energising new single 'All I Ever Wanted' serves as a taster to the singer's upcoming debut 'Away Today' EP, which is out…
Madeline – Lie Back - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://open.spotify.com/track/21jpWfG2wPBsxDP9Hukvu5?si=dff253b95422491d At this point, we've lost of the number of times that we've featured American artist Madeline - but the simple truth is that we just can't get enough! The musician is back today with a sublime new single called 'Lie Back', which tastefully fuses alternative pop with indie in a style that is reminiscent…
New Music: BOKO - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://open.spotify.com/track/4YeyxlnCZzAWPteg64xA9S?si=93d6c9d0db414efb BOKO might be a new name for most, but this artist is already a seasoned musician who has been practicing the drums from the age of 9. Inspired by the likes of Bob Dylan, Jack Johnson and Ed Sheeran, the singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist has an ability to create songs that have mainstream appeal…
New Music: June - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://open.spotify.com/track/5pZQcl89cUyRc4mczKqrbW?si=36eefabe3ddb4e51 The first thing that caught our attention when we played June's 'Not The Guy Of My Dreams' was the sheer elegance of the artist's vocal. Hailing from Houston in Texas, this rising starlet's distinctive style sound has already seen her amass a committed and ever-growing fanbase across Spotify and social media. The music is…
Queen Drie – Woman - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://open.spotify.com/track/5UvIZE5CvVZAVQU1EL3cz1?si=196fa22bd171454a If you've yet to come across Ghanaian-American talent Queen Drie then get prepared to fall in love with a very special new artist. By blending elements of poetry with hip hop, alt-R&B and Afrobeats, this musician creates music that is not only lyrically intelligent, but also sonically captivating. New single 'WOMAN' serves as an…
Fig Tape – Holy Ponies - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://open.spotify.com/track/2u5FTixS3Os69B1esre8k9?si=81255646c56948a8 One of our favourite Norwegian artists of late has been Fig Tape, who returns today with a new single called 'Holy Ponies'. As we've come to expect from this talent, the song presents listeners with a euphoric and polished fusion of techno and alternative pop. This is a sound that makes you crave for…
EEVAH – Heartbeat Is Missing - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://open.spotify.com/track/7BImddfhS8JJCXYW0MQFlx?si=d4c2035734944fe7 UK-based duo EEVAH are back with an energising new single that deserves your immediate attention. 'Heartbeat Is Missing' treats listeners to a bold mix of indie, rock and pop, while the lyrics address moments in our lives when we feel the need to become people-pleasers. “It’s about pleasing people, changing yourself to fit in…
New Music: john hugo - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://open.spotify.com/track/3F6YdRvssd1vvN6BA3X83k?si=43608e96434c4609 We're very excited to be sharing with you a bright new indie talent from Sweden called john hugo. This promising singer and songwriter creates an impressive pop-rock sound that feels classic yet fresh in style - which makes sense when we learn that his work is influenced by the likes of The 1975 and…
New Music: Jessiqa Jones - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://open.spotify.com/track/6W9jSAyT9G8tuvpjvPMJdp?si=691b86bc74864538 With praise from the likes of Conan Gray already under her belt, it's safe to assume that American singer-songwriter Jessiqa Jones will become a household name in the near future. Haunting new single 'it’s milk, DON’T CRY!' showcases a style of alternative pop that is bold and confident in tone, while still maintaining an…
A/S/L – Candy - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://open.spotify.com/track/4nqlGW7mq3SAOLkz2LSJIh?si=551f90bbfa324857 Acclaimed LA-based producer A/S/L returns today with a sublime fusion of electronica and retro-inspired disco. 'Candy' brims with nostalgic charm, and is certain to bring a smile to any listener's face. Alongside its polished production, the track continues to showcase A/S/L's extraordinary skills at crafting finessed sounds. The track serves as a taster to…
Kacey Fifield – Left Behind - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
Photo / Maiya Buck https://open.spotify.com/track/0UAiWSfwPTBh1Dk8PwX4hr?si=3538ed458f954b66 We're not quite sure how she managed it, but singer-songwriter and Columbia University student Kacey Fifield has found the time to release a new EP ('Nostalgia Haunts Me', listen here), as well as a fresh single called 'Left Behind'. The track presents listeners with a powerful and energising blend of…
New Music: Kristo - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
Kristo (aka Kristiaan Deruytter) is an up and coming singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist emerging from Belgium. Born into a musical family (he is the son of famed saxophonist Frank Deruytter, while his mother is a musical teacher), this talent has a gift for songwriting which shines through on songs like 'Morning Blues'. https://open.spotify.com/track/6DZlMJTzkyE2vU2N7bTj5H?si=6d18fa8b9ee14164 The track…
Zoe Ko – DIRT - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://open.spotify.com/track/4yecHdRmT62mztymihKxYK?si=e90f30693f4b4e88 If you're in the mood for some mischievous electronic punk-pop then we've got the perfect anthem to share with you today. 'DIRT' is the huge new single from rising newcomer Zoe Ko, and was inspired by the artist's ties to New York City. She explains: "I’m from NYC baby!! Raised there my whole life.…
Husky Loops – Again Replay - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://open.spotify.com/track/5mdw2NfUrb9jOFKOu5Z7Lg?si=f1039047fb4a4de7 Ahead of the weekend comes one of the catchiest bops to grace us here at Alfitude in quite some time, courtesy of London-based trio Husky Loops. 'Again Replay' is lifted from the critically acclaimed band's freshly released 'ultrarama' EP (listen here), and treats listeners to an energising blend of indie and electronic pop. “When…
PawPaw Rod – Hello Dear - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent - Alfitude
https://open.spotify.com/track/6WY65n6MfeVUhJw02u5yGN?si=e4e9340b32d443b7 We've been big fans of American artist PawPaw Rod for several years, so we're delighted to be sharing with you another fabulous new single from the talent. 'Hello Dear' is a charming song that fuses elements of alternative R&B with indie and bedroom pop. Alongside PawPaw's unique vocals, the track's melody will stick with…