Electro-pop trio PLYA shares new single ‘Dynamite’.
Julia Sykes is one frontwoman not afraid to get intense with her listeners – explosive melodies and powerful synths depict a fiery relationship that may not be good for you, but one that you just can’t get enough of.
Sounds like: Fickle Friends, Draper, Sykes, Broods, Phantogram, Monogem, SADSUN
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Introducing mysterious Paris/New York-based duo Unlovable.
Their soul-searching new single ‘Wait’ is a dynamic heartbreak anthem with thick washes of wistful vocals and a powerful undercurrent of ambient electronica.
Sounds like: Kllo, Broods, Phantogram, ASTR
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Make Friends – Drop Naked
Bristol-based four-piece Make Friends are set to send tingles down your ears.
Lead by emotional stories, the subject matter of their debut single, ‘Drop Naked’ may be dark, but the complex grooves and stretched indie-pop chords suggests otherwise.
Expect their EP in spring.
Sounds like: Bombay Bicycle Club, Foals, Sea Girls, Ten Fé, Suzi Island, Everything Everything
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TENDER – Slow Love
We are super excited about TENDER‘s new single, ‘Slow Love’, taken from their album ‘Fear Of Falling Asleep’, out via Partisan Records.
Much like TENDER’s other offerings, ‘Slow Love’ has a delightful bassline throughout with soulful vocals, inspired by the moments that come just before sleep when silence descends, and doubt and fear and desire take over.
Sounds like: MOTHXR, Jungle, Glass Animals, HUNTAR, Caribou, Air, The National, Tame Impala, Boxed In, Honne, Colouring
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Satin Jackets ft. Panama – Automatic
We are huge fans of Germany’s finest disco kid, Satin Jackets (aka Tim Bernhardt) and Sydney-based singer/songwriter, Panama. Their new collab is a dreamy leftfield pop at its best.
Expect the second Satin Jackets’ album, ‘Solar Nights’, on April 26 via Eskimo Recordings.
Sounds like: Goldroom, Du Tonc, Honne, MOTHXR
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Joe Slater – Nothing Ever Seems to Change
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Liverpool-based singer/songwriter Joe Slater shares his new single, ‘Nothing Ever Seems to Change’.
With an underlying hint of country, pop, folk, blues and soul, Joe writes music that is highly emotive and personal.
Joe plays Green Note, London on Thursday.
Sounds like: James Bay, Bob Dylan, Harry Styles
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CUT_ – Fever Feat. Klangstof
Sultry artist CUT_ combines forces with Klangstof to create a captivating atmosphere where there is but one message: Sex.
‘Fever’, a minimalistic song, is soft yet sensual which ultimate leads to a burning tension between the two vocals with the addition of lush reverbs and slow moving synths.
Sounds like: James Blake, Kllo, Massive Attack, Phantogram, Kito, Broods
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Little Dragon share their new single called ‘Lover Chanting’, the first release following the band’s signing to Ninja Tune.
Looping in bass-heavy electronica and R&B sensibilities, the Swedish group are exploring new sounds and seeking inspiration from the strangest of places,
“It started with Fred searching for a wedding march inspired by a Swedish prog funk folk keyboardist called Merit Hemmingson Erik got inspired by the track and started singing! After Erik wrote his vocal verses Yukimi got a bit worried about his lyrical abilities and stepped in to add her part on the song. Håkan flew to Germany to record a beautifully tuned clavinet. Once the clavinet was recorded Fred and Erik added their flavour with some drums and deep synth bass. For all the lovers out there, chant along! Dance for peace and unity in this world of madness.”
The three track ‘Lover Chanting’ EP is out on 9 November.
Sounds like: RAINDEAR, Phantogram, Santigold, SBTRKT, CSS, BADBADNOTGOOD, Kaytranada
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As CUT_ prepares for the release of their debut album, they share a song about something we perhaps have all experienced at one time or another, all wrapped up within a looping, moody popsong.
‘Not Addicted To You’ leaves you questioning if this is the story of great independence and ability to step back from a toxic relationship, or is it in fact someone trying to convince oneself singing the words I’m not addicted to you as some kind of mantra trying to detach themselves from this other person?
Sounds like: Phantogram, Kito, Broods
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kidsun – Keep It To Yourself
kidsun (aka Ben Kidson) is a vibrant young electro-pop producer from the UK.
Going against the grain of his peers, kidsun decided he would forge his own musical path, by skipping class to teach himself drums and write music in a similar vain to Sigrid and Twenty One Pilots.
His latest result is ‘Keep It To Yourself’. Listen below.
Sounds like: Twenty One Pilots
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Madge – How To Play
Who is Madge? Well, you’re about to find out. Possibly.
Madge is a DIY-pop project from L.A, who creates candy-licked songs about dark emotional matter. her single ‘How To Play’ is more literal and fun than her usual endeavours, “something simple, repetitive, and literal.”
Sounds like: LCMDF, Annie
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CUB – Obsessed
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Wow, we cannot get enough of CUB‘s new single, ‘Obsessed’ featuring Clara Hurtado.
Naturally slotting into the pop and electronic dance realms, Clara’s smooth vocals float between a quirky guitar hook and pounding bass line to create a club-infused pop cocktail.
Sounds like: Jake Alder, Diplo, Mura Masa, Zedd
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Country Line Runner – Wide Eyes
Country Line Runner writes ballads with heart and meaning.
‘Wide Eyes’ is about that pivotal moment when you realise going back is harder than moving forward. The pain, but also the revelation.
Sounds like: Bruce Springsteen, Ten Fe, War On Drugs
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New Spell – Like Water
New Spell is an electronic duo comprised of singer-songwriter and trainee therapist, Leanne Kelly, and drummer Jacob Frautschi.
They enjoy using music to heal whilst they discuss topics such as relationship challenges, mental health, and the digital age.
Sounds like: Phantogram, Portishead, Hundred Waters
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Deliah – Infinite
Deliah, is the collective name for a group of four musicians and producers from Liverpool and London with a unique and distinctive fusion of cinematic, almost musical sounds, taken from influences within soul, electronica, funk and indie.
Speaking of their new single ‘Infinite’, the band say,
“Infinite: focuses on the next part of the journey – mastering a craft. The time and effort put into creating, and achieving, potential can be lost through a struggle and ambition that can have no definitive end point.Who defines something as ‘good’, or a success? Who defines someone as ‘good’, or a success? When is the artist, or craftsman, finished in this endeavour? And, was the finished product worth the struggle.”
Sounds like: Madonna
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OTR and Blondage
We are super excited to share OTR‘s new single in which he has teamed up with Blondage.
Despite what the name suggests, ‘Cold Facts’ is a sensitive and positive piece of work, written about shedding toxic relationships, just as the snow melts and hearts thaw.
Sounds like: Charli XCX, Hotel Garuda, Gryffin, ODESZA, Petit Biscuit, Porter Robinson
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Anna Pancaldi – What I’ve Become
Luxury gin brand owner, Anna Pancaldi releases her new single ‘What I’ve Become’.
Much like it takes time to create a distinguished bottle of gin, Anna finely tunes her music, and constantly evolves as a singer/songwriter. This time round she gives the electric guitar a go.
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RAINDEAR – Coins
One by one the coins fall by the wayside. RAINDEAR‘s latest jam continues the theme of authentic, experimental melodic pop.
It’s written about “the last efforts you give to someone before you (not a day too soon) give them up completely. Just like when you pay your last coins to something, you don’t really care where they go anymore cause you’re so exhausted and broke and have zero fucks left to give.” Damn right girl!
Sounds like: Little Dragon, Ballet School, Kate Boy, Lykke Li, Phantogram, Santigold, SBTRKT, CSS
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Fred Nicholas – C’est la vie
From one pop-loaded self-examining Swede to another. Singer, producer and multi-instrumentalist Fred Nicholas shares new single ‘C’est la vie’.
The track is lyric-driven and pop-loaded, and perfect for chilling out to with a nice glass of vino. Cheers!
Sounds like: Rationale, Seinabo Sey
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SHE Major – Quiet House
Let’s slow it down a bit. Belgium-based artist SHE Major shows her quiet and more mature side in ‘Quiet House’.
Listen out for sultry vocals and R&B-infused electronica.
‘Quiet House’ will be part of SHE Major debut ‘Music In’ EP, which will be released on 6 July via [PIAS].
Sounds like: Banks
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Louis Fulton – Kevin’s Heart Feat. Bellah, BXRBER & Armani White
Finally this week is ‘Kevin’s Heart’ by LA-based producer Louis Fulton.
We have no idea who Kevin is, but one thing this song does do is showcase Louis’s ability as a smooth talker and beat-maker, effortlessly flipping the J. Cole cover.
Sounds like: Ariana Grande
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Electro-pop princess RAINDEAR today releases ‘SKY’, a song inspired by escapism and self-determination.
It follows on from the huge success of ‘Diamonds In My Chest’, and reminds us just how adventurous and quirky RAINDEAR is in both her songwriting and production skills.
Disclosure: I am RAINDEAR’s publicist at the time of writing.
Sounds like: Little Dragon, Ballet School, Kate Boy, Lykke Li, Phantogram, Santigold, SBTRKT, CSS
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With just two tracks under their belt, PLYA‘s sound is already becoming very recognisable as energetic pop that is full of adrenaline. Handy that, as their second ever single is called ‘Adrenaline’!
Speaking on the single, PLYA explain,
“Adrenaline is about that perfect high you feel when you fall for someone new. For us, the track captures the rush of living in that care-free moment, but not knowing where it will take you.”
Lock in, watch below and enjoy the ride.
Sounds like: Fickle Friends, Draper, Sykes, Broods, Phantogram, Monogem
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Self-proclaimed desert electro-pop princess RAINDEAR is back with a new single called ‘Diamonds in My Chest’.
The daughter of two jazz musicians, RAINDEAR has been singing and writing since a young age. She also produces her own music, having self-produced her debut album ‘Embers’ in 2016.
The majority of RAINDEAR’s music has a dark undertone (perhaps it is the dark winters in her home town of Malmö?), but we absolutely love this, especially the deeply low falsettos in ‘Diamonds In My Chest’, as she continues to battle gritty topics such as feelings of desperation, destruction and uncomfortable desire.
Disclosure: I am RAINDEAR’s publicist at the time of writing.
Sounds like: Little Dragon, Ballet School, Kate Boy, Lykke Li, Phantogram, Santigold, SBTRKT, CSS
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