British-born, Sydney-based producer Third Floor shares his new melancholy chiller ‘Little Pieces’ featuring the compassionate vocals of Denny Love.
Led by an indulgent guitar riff and funk-laden bassline with sparkling synths, this is one bittersweet love song you want to allow the pleasure of.
Sounds like: Goldroom, RAC, Moon Boots, Classixx, The Knocks, Panama, Pink Feathers, Jax Jones
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fakelife – Drugs All Night
Matt Couchois of atmospheric indie-pop project, fakelife, releases invigorating new single, ‘Drugs All Night’.
You can almost sense the energetic tension as Matt sings about a tumultuously toxic romantic relationship – what more could you want from a nightclub pop anthem?
Sounds like: The Knocks, Great Good Fine Ok, RAC, La Poré
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BLOODHYPE – Violent Heart
Born from a simple plan – make music friends in a flatshare in former East Berlin, BLOODHYPE is a Berlin-based, independent gang of four that demand to be noticed.
Masterminded by frontman Weyland and UK producer John “P Nut” Harrison (Amy Winehouse, Alice Merton), their new single ‘Violent Heart’ caught us from the get-go. It’s an addictive slice of modern indie pop full of 80’s inspired self-pity.
Sounds like: Ten Fé, Larkins, Dancing On Tables
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Limón Limón – Normal Now
Los Angeles duo Limón Limón offer a zesty take on the past and the future with their captivating nostalgic soundscape sound.
The new single, ‘Normal Now’ is about being yourself in a world that is always trying to turn you into someone else.
Sounds like: Midnight Pool Party, La Felix, All The Rest, argonaut & wasp, Goldroom, Pastel, 90’s Kids
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Tina Boonstra – Out of my depth
Churchgoer-turned-open mic singer Tina Boonstra has shared her interesting new track, ‘Out of my depth’.
With a sharp emotional intensity, you can feel the angst bubbling underneath as the track progresses into a crushingly honest rage against the universe, God and insomnia.
Sounds like: Regina Spektor
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SUMif – Collide
SUMif shares her sensual new single, ‘Collide’.
Written after an enlightening, whirlwind romance, it’s a heady mixture of naivete, recklessness, seduction, and soulful connection.
Sounds like: REMMI, Cappa, Monogem, Evvy, Noosa, Sizzy Rocket
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NoMBe – HEELS
German-born, Los Angeles-based indie artist NoMBe shares ‘HEELS’, a catchy AF funk-laden jam.
Oozing sass upon sass, it’s taken from his upcoming concept album, ‘CHROMATOPIA’ which is built upon the spectrum of colour and the spectrum of sexuality.
Sounds like: The Knocks, Jungle
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Foreign Fields – Rose Colored
Foreign Fields is US-based Eric Hillman and Brian Holl, who create a bewitching melting pot of acoustic sounds.
As with all promising folk contenders, the duo wrote and recorded their upcoming album, ‘The Beauty of Survival’ in the winter in a back-to-basics cabin with no heating built by a two-man father-and-son team in Western Wisconsin.
Listen to ‘Rose Colored’ below.
Sounds like: Bon Iver, Billie Eilish
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Bronze Whale – Let’s Go Walk
Bronze Whale like to walk a lot. During this time, they talk about things they want to accomplish, music stuff and dinner.
This where the lyrical inspiration came for ‘Let’s Go Walk’, a resonating and atmospheric electronic piece about love, loss and learning. It’s out now on their own label, Magic Magic.
Sounds like: Glass Animals, Alt-j, OTR, CLN, Golden Vessel, Autograf
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The Policy Feat. CUT_ – NLYU
Dutch-based The Policy teams up with CUT_ to create the looping, synth-based, and nostalgic ‘NLYU’.
Looping lyrics reflect a DIY attitude, after all it’s only you who can make it come true.
Sounds like: Joe Goddard, Todd Terje, Jessie Ware, Disclosure, Kylie Minogue
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Zoë Phillips – Love Is Gone
Multi-instrumentalist Zoë Phillips combines country with beautiful folktronica. Think Dolly Parton meets Bombay Bicycle Club.
Set for the same level of fandom, Phillips has already seen plenty of support from the BBC, and her new single ‘Love Is Gone’ is going to propel her closer.
Sounds like: Miley Cyrus, Dolly Parton, Bombay Bicycle Club, Lucy Rose, Maggie Rogers, Birdy
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HUMANS – Beggin
Looking like they are having the best time, the video footage was taken from many of their past videos plus some extra shots from 2010 to 2019.
HUMANS is a Canadian indie-electronic duo made up of musicians Robbie Slade and Peter Ricq. Focusing on performance and production styles of both the past and present, HUMANS have consistently impressed upon audiophiles with their technical and compositional skills.
Sounds like: Madcon, Digitalism, Rudimental
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Fí – all i have
Dublin-based self-taught musician, Fí drops ‘all i have’.
Written and intended as a diary entry, the electro-pop number holds a collection of emotions following a break up. Listen below.
Sounds like: Halsey, Låpsley, VERITE
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Mannequin Online – I Do
Introducing Zach DeGaetano and Bridget Boltz – aka Mannequin Online.
Pushing sonic and ideational barriers with gritty, yet refreshing off-kilter pop, may their sound forever remain bright, gritty, and unapologetic. Listen to ‘I Do’ and check out the glorious Gorgeous guitar solo.
Sounds like: Goldroom, Poolside, VHS Collection, The Knocks, Miami Horror
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Alfie Neale – Vices
Brighton-based singer/songwriter Alfie Neale shares his latest laid back and soul sweeping single, ‘Vices’.
It’s a song that describes the importance of the little things in life and a support network to help you through the fun times, and the more serious.
Sounds like: Yakul, Tom Misch, Jordan Rakei
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JupiterMoon – The Reason
Young Midlands-based quartet JupiterMoon is causing a bit of a ruckus.
Their energetic choruses and Asian influenced guitar hooks are written for sweaty, intimate venues. Conjuring up homegrown rock anthems at Blank Studios in Nercastle, their strongest track to date ‘The Reason’ is all the justification you need.
Sounds like: Foals, Blossoms
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A Is For Arrows – Roses
Toronto electro-pop duo A Is For Arrows shares the lush new single, ‘Roses’.
Echoes of heartbreak glistened with a retro glow, this is easy listening electronica at its best. Listen below.
Sounds like: Lights, Jocelyn Alice, Goldroom, RAC, Le Youth, Broods
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Mokita – colorblind
Nashville’s John-Luke Carter, aka Mokita, is a singer/songwriter/producer known for his lyrical and buoyant electronic-based pop.
Classically trained in piano in his youth, he later taught himself to play guitar and eventually transitioned into electronic music production. Taking a rewind to his classical routes, Mokita shares an orchestral version of ‘colorblind’ and it’s spellbounding.
Sounds like: Nirob Islam, EXES, Handsome Ghost, joan, FRND
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Tsar B – Unpaintable
Effortless and majestic with a highly cinematic yet vulnerable approach, Tsar B‘s single, ‘Unpaintable’, sees her functioning as a one-woman orchestra, songwriter, producer and singer.
An ode to the muddled emotions people that are too intelligent to just live a normal life feel; ‘They are uncatchable. They are unpaintable.”
Sounds like: GRAACE, Billie Eilish, FKA Twigs, ÄTNA
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Seafret – Magnetic
The coastal town of Bridlington isn’t the first place in the UK that you think has a buzzing music scene, but we’ve stumbled upon the brilliant Seafret, who have proved us wrong.
Made up of Jack Sedman and Harry Draper, their new single ‘Magnetic’ is an indie-pop anthem at it’s finest – addictive vocal harmonies and commercial riffs, complete with a killer pop chorus
Sounds like: Kodaline, Amber Run, Imagine Dragons, Lewis Capaldi
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Luna Li – Trying
Luna Li (fka VEINS) shares the brooding new single, ‘Trying’.
A undeniable strong presence in the alt-pop world, Luna Li uses and blends her 14 years of classical piano and violin training with dreamy rock, to create a vulnerable and distorted sound.
Sounds like: Lykki Li, Niki & The Dove, Oh Land, Perfume Genius
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Matt Simons – Cold
L.A Songwriter Matt Simons shares ‘Cold’ – a powerful piece of electronic pop that blends nostalgia and melancholic sentiment.
Speaking about the track, which has been released in time for any Valentine’s Day pessimist, he explains,
“People change, and change in any relationship is inevitable. The only question is, can the two people change together and adapt? Cold is about a relationship where they did not.”
Sounds like: Ruel, JP Cooper, Zak Abel
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Dräger – New Life
An introvert at heart, Dräger creates unabashed synth pop bangers born from a modern heartbreak.
Co-produced by House producer LEFTI, the single ‘New Life’ marks a fresh start for the singer, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Spencer Draeger, as he uses sounds of the past to channel themes of the modern age, taking a satirical approach to the narcissisms and anxiety illuminated through technology.
Sounds like: New Order, Soft Cell, Holy Ghost!, Dansu, The Cure, White Lies, Cocteau Twins
Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter PHIL GOOD initially released his single ‘Do You Ever?’ in late 2019 after announcing his signing to Elektra Records.
It started as mumbles during a time when he was in a lost and stuck place. The track helped process that running away from your problems isn’t the answer.
Now to kick off 2020, he enlists Portland-based, Portuguese-American musician and record producer, André Allen Anjos (aka RAC) to up the electronic game.
Sounds like: Honne, Joseph Salvat, Miike Snow, Glass Animals, Joywave, Just Kiddin’, San Holo
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New Zealand producer La Félix teams up with Los Angeles artist glasscat on the nu-disco treat, ‘Healing’.
Feeling a bit down? This groovy track is the perfect antidote, creating a warm glow throughout.
Listen below.
Sounds like: Goldroom, RAC, Du Tonc
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Who knew heartbreak could sound so groovy?
With its luring bassline and nostalgic vocal-led melodies, ‘Honey Do List’ by Lonely Benson and Low Talker is a heavy, down-tempo and synthy Bossa Nova number.
Combined with the witty, introspective songwriting and instantly memorable melodies of Lonely Benson, the result is a truly collaborative output.
Sounds like: RAC, Goldroom, Tame Impala, Roosevelt
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Berklee graduate NASAYA teams up with The Voice’s Tim Atlas for effortlessly cool new single, ‘Plastic Straw’.
Ironing out the issues with someone you want to part ways with, but they keep sticking around, the song is heavily influenced by classic 2000-2010’s records such as Phoenix, Daft Punk and Jungle.
Sounds like: RAC, Goldroom, Autograf, Pat Lok, Kaytranada, Shay Lia, Tame Impala
fluxx.world – Like Me
Introducing the playful duo, fluxx.world.
The multi-faceted talents create infectious, experimental pop in their basements studio in a London warehouse. They also run their own underground audiovisual club nights, as well as producing and remixing for other artists.
Check out ‘Like Me’ below.
Sounds like: Allie X, Sofi Tukker, Phantogram, MØ
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Keir Gibson – Eyes Wide
Scottish-born Keir Gibson releases his debut track ‘Eyes Wide’.
Despite being brought up on a dose of Scottish music, the 18 year old’s sound borders the electronic, pop and folk realms in an alt-pop fusion.
‘Mixed & mastered by Grammy-nominated mixer Matty Green and Grammy award-winning mastering engineer Joe LaPorta, ‘Eyes Wide’ showcases what’s more to come from the talented singer/songwriter.
Sounds like: James Arthur, Maggie Rogers, Julia Michaels, Lauv
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Apollo LTD – Man That I Used To Know
Indie pop duo Apollo LTD share the sway-inducing visuals for ‘Man That I Used To Know’.
Much like their last single, ‘Misfits‘, this one is incredibly easy listening with its smooth production skills, twinkling synths, and luscious vocals.
Sounds like: LIONLION, Phoenix, Foster The People
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cln – Change My Mind
Australian artist cln shares his downtempo new single ‘Change My Mind’.
Whilst the track’s production appears minimalistic in it’s electronic approach, there is a dark undertone of R&B that lingers throughtout the song in a contemplative manner.
Expect cln’s debut album in September.
Sounds like: Aquilo, Bon Iver
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Zanski – Smoke In My Lungs
Zanski is the electro-R&B project of Tom Probizanski.
With a sound captivating and emotive, Zanski’s sound is refreshing, yet relevant. His new single ‘Smoke In My Lungs’ echoes of the wonderous Ben Khan in it’s distinctive groovy sound.
It’s out now via CloudKid.
Sounds like: Ben Khan
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Napoleon Gold – Love Don’t Cut Me Down (feat. Haiva Ru)
French-born Antoine Honorez aka Napoleon Gold returns with his latest single ‘Love Don’t Cut Me Down’ featuring the vocals of Haiva Ru’s Allie Merril.
The track can be compared to an 80’s Fleetwood Mac song that’s been given an electronic boogie re-skin.
Speaking of the unique late-night feel of his music, Napoleon credits his life-long struggle with insomnia, “During my first year in Brussels for university, my insomnia became more and more frequent. I remember staying awake night after night, making music, watching the sunrise from my music desk – it had this beautiful orange and golden colour, I knew seeing this colour meant I had once again failed to sleep, but it also symbolised a new day, a new beginning. I decided to name that colour ‘Napoleon Gold'”.
Sounds like: Goldroom, Chela, RAC, Le Youth, JackLNDN
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Tom Tripp – TAM
Grammy-Award nominated producer and vocalist, and Mura Masa collaborator, Tom Tripp returns with his latest single ‘TAM’, the first release off his forthcoming project ‘FLAG’.
The electro-laced funk track started life back in 2016, undergoing various iterations on Tom’s Laptop until a session with Grades earlier this year led to a final version that the self-proclaimed perfectionist was finally happy to share with the world.
Sounds like: Mura Masa, LISS, Ben Khan
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Thailah – Feels Right
Exciting London-based singer Thailah shares the banger, ‘Feels Right’.
Ramping up the BPM, her fourth ever release, has been produced by the up and coming producer J.AR.K. to create a track that will work equally well in the car as in the club.
Sounds like: Just Kiddin, The Him, Tove Lo
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Tropic – Lights Out
Brooklyn based duo, Tropic (aka electronic producer & DJ, Phuse, and R&B singer/songwriter Jo-B Sebastian) shares their breezy new tune ‘Lights Out’.
With delicate falsetto vocals that energetically loop around syncopated beats, the track explores the regret and denial that comes after a breakup in both nostalgic and futuristic manner.
Sounds like: Great Good Fine Ok
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Daniella Mason – Deepest of Wells
Nashville-based alternative pop act, Daniella Mason, is back with a dreamy new visual that continues her ‘Mental State’ EP and ‘State of Mine’ sound series in which she aims to explore different parts of our humanity.
With her latest music video release – shot and edited by Dylan Reyes – Mason aimed to create a dream sequence that visualises the feeling of wandering throughout her mind and expands on its aimlessness.
Sounds like: Imogen Heap, The Japanese House, Robyn, Maggie Rogers, Billie Eilish, George Gretton, Luna Pines
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ROOM8 – Only You Feat. The Sound of Arrows
Production duo ROOM8 have just shared their new single, ‘Only You’, featuring The Sound of Arrows on vocals, and taken from ROOM8’s album ‘Transduction’, released in October.
The love song interprets the feeling of being uneasy with people out in the world. It’s sway-inducing, timeless synth-pop, worthy of a slot on Stranger Things.
Sounds like: Electric Youth, St Etienne, Aeroplane, Lindstrøm, Ronika, RAC
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UNSECRET – Joyride Feat. Butterfly Boucher
Who is UNSECRET you ask. Well, it turns out that no one really knows. It could be a producer, it could be a collective. We are not entirely sure, but one thing we do know is that UNSECRET’s new single with Australian singer, Butterfly Boucher is a summer corker!
Conjuring up an image of a ‘Joyride’ in new single of the very name, the retro beat is in a pop race with Boucher’s luscious vocals and anthemic lyricism.
Sounds like: The Knocks, Goldroom
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Ali Horn – Dreamers
Ali Horn shares his psychedlic new track, ‘Dreamers’.
The ever so radio-friendly track echoes sounds from The Flaming Lips and Beck, in a kalaedscopic state, with a generous nod to the sound of the 60’s.
With a pulsating beat that builds through its verses into an uplifting chorus, it carries the listener through a lyrical journey much darker in content than the music would have you believe at first.
Sounds like: The Flaming Lips, Mercury Rev, Beck, Pavement
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Amahla – Have Mercy
Starting with a beautifully addictive bassline, ‘Have Mercy’ by Amahla immediately draws you in, allowing you witness to Amahla’s authentic, modern soulful approach to songwriting.
The honest track – a conversatin between two people about social progress – ebbs and flows between solemn verses and stirring chorus hooks, and has a live performance feel.
Sounds like: Mary J Blige, Erykah Badu, Grace Carter, Caswell, Lauryn Hill, H.E.R
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Delena – One Night
Ukrainian-born, London-based singer-songwriter Delena has been declared as one of the most exciting names in pop by a number of key pop publications, so who are we to argue?
Her new single ‘One Night’ is another intense slice of the action with an 80’s style drive and female attitude.
Sounds like: Dagny, Halsey, HAIM
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Gavin Haley – Show Me
Gavin Haley shares his incredibly emotive new pop single, ‘Show Me’, out now via Red Bull Records.
A former pro cyclist, Harley discovered an incredible drive to create his own music following a cycling injury.
A geniune lovesong about a love lost, Haley creates another perfect slice of indie-pop in the new single, a gentle burner that builds to a poptastic climax.
Sounds like: Shawn Mendes, Gareth Pugh, Jack Hawitt
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Madagascan musician NASAYA is bringing back the funk to our ears with his new single ‘Patterns’ featuring Montreal songstress, Sara Diamond.
Inspired by a vast spectrum of sounds, NASAYA champions jazz, electronic, pop, and classic rock, prompted by African, Indian, European, Malagasy, and Chinese cultures.
Forging a new path for his breezy take on syrupy electronica, ‘Patterns’ truly hits the spot.
It’s out now via Minerva Music – the new label from RAC and Goldroom.
Sounds like: Goldroom, Le Youth, Autograf, Pat Lok, Kaytranada, Shay Lia