Gaspar Narby by Aldo Filiberto
The next instalment in the Gaspar Narby ‘Collab’ EP is ‘Fragments,’ featuring another incredibly talented vocalist hand selected by Gaspar – the talented singer, Taura.
Much like the title of the track, the fragmented piece of pop pie is full of splintered production techniques, delivered up with delicate vocal slivers courtesy of Taura.
Listen below.
Sounds like: Sufjan Stevens, Summer Heart, Bonobo
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Wonderful bedroom pop producer Gaspar Narby releases the dreamy ‘Sleepless’ featuring the ethereal vocals of LEES.
Another slice of downtempo electronica with melancholic pop tendencies and delicate melodies, Gaspar further explains,
“Sleepless, the EP’s first single, is the third song I write with LEES. She’s one of my closest friends and such a gifted writer; she just knows how to tell vivid stories through catchy melodies. This song is about the beautiful memories that haunt you, the ones you’d like to forget but never want to let go. It’s an uplifting sad song, basically!”
The ’Collab’ EP is out on 11 December via Radicalis.
Sounds like: Sufjan Stevens, Summer Heart, Bonobo
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XY&O – Left Alone
What a way to kick off the gems this week! Welcome back XY&O.
Teasing a debut album (finally!) comes ‘Left Alone’ – another slice of hazy pop with simple and effective melodic structures, and of course, Skip Curtis’ luscious vocal mix.
Sounds like: Kid Astray, Sir Sly, Lost Boy Crow, Nonaphoenix
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Limón Limón – Barcelona
Future indie duo Limón Limón is taking us back to sweeter times in ‘Barcelona’.
Conjuring up dreams of warm summer nights sitting on the beach drinking wine, as the salt air drifts over our warm bodies. Perfect!
Sounds like: Midnight Pool Party, La Felix, All The Rest, argonaut & wasp, Goldroom, Pastel, 90’s Kids, Empire of the Sun
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Jamws – Toronto
When you are in flow, you are completely engrossed in the task in hand. Hours can pass without even noticing. This appears to have happened to South London multi-instrumentalist, performer and bedroom producer Jamws whilst working on his debut EP ‘Toronto’.
The five heartfelt tracks describe various stages of heartbreak, starting with a separation, following his partner of ten years moving to Toronto.
Sounds like: Summer Heart, The 1975
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Max Alexander – Stay Where You Are
Max Alexander is a new alt-pop singer/songwriter from London.
Originally an acoustic artist by heart, he’s decided to go straight in with the electric guitar, to create an all together fist-to-chest sound in ‘Stay Where You Are’.
Sounds like: WEIRDO
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Victor Perry – What I Observe
It’s always worthwhile to take a step back sometimes, and reflect.
NYC-based singer-songwriter/vocalist Victor Perry does exactly that in his lyrically mature new song ‘What I Observe’. As he croons in a poetic form of self-expression, we witness a subtle electro-pop space in which the track really starts to breathe.
Sounds like: Rhye, Rationale, Jacob Banks, James Blake, The Weeknd, Labrose
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dekleyn – Who We Are
Australian duo dekleyn fuses electro-pop with pop-leaning dance in the catchy single, ‘Who We Are’.
It touches on the topical subject of mental health and the sense of vulnerability that comes with almost every relationship.
Sounds like: LANY, joan, LAUV
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PELA – South Of
South London duo PELA share ‘South Of’, the first song they wrote together.
Amalgamating differing musical influences, it’s another stellar example of the duo’s sonic trajectory into a moody, melodic melodious song.
Sounds like: Kudu Blue, James Blake, KAYTRANADA
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Amy Milner – Wildside
Singer/songwriter Amy Milner shares her new single, ‘Wildside’.
Written about catching yourself before you lose control, facing those demons and welcoming the dark side of your mind, it’s energetic commercial alt-pop at its finest.
Sounds like: Birdy, Emma McGrath, Florence + The Machine
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Jens – Nocturnal
Jens by Sigurd Fandango
Bergen-born Jens could be the next big Scandi-pop superstar.
His off-kilter single ‘Nocturnal’ has all the makings of a pop banger – upbeat, catchy vocal hooks with a carefree bass line.
Sounds like: Troye Sivan, Myylo, Charlie Puth
Gaspar by Jurrga
Swiss-born, London-based Gaspar Narby offers a sweet taste of bedroom, lo-fi pop with his new single, ‘Sirens’.
Recorded on a 4-track cassette deck (which made the final cut), the track is inspired by a near miss car crash Gaspar had with his friend, who was driving at the time. In his dreams, the accident always happened, but luckily for us, this is just a dream.
Gaspar’s EP, ‘Transatlantic’, is out now via Radicalis. Listen below.
Sounds like: Sufjan Stevens, Summer Heart, Bonobo
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Stockholm based producer and writer Alec Baker is showing off Marcus Møller‘s dance moves in the Basliel Berhane-directed video for ‘Something About You’.
Much like the Wes Anderson-inspired visuals, the Swedish newcomer takes a minimalist approach to his pop music, combining saccharine vocals with ambient synths.
The song is co-produced with uber talent Summer Heart and features vocal melodies and lyrics from art-pop experimentalist MANX.
Alec Baker’s new EP is due to drop in the Summer.
Sounds like: Summer Heart, HAIM, The Japanese House
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Franky – Follow My Lead
Yorkshire isn’t particularly known for his pop heritage. That is until now. Meet singer/songwriter Franky.
Her influences range from funk, disco and R&B, and her new single ‘Follow My Lead’ will urge you to do just that, with its fizzy attitude and feisty pop sensibilities.
Sounds like: Icona Pop, Harlee, Charli XCX
Estereomance – Crimson Queen
Estereomance is a trio from El Paso/Juarez comprised of Manu, Paulina and Adria.
The three artists may come from different experiences and backgrounds but they share one common goal – artistic fearlessness that invokes sensitivities of emotional fibres reachable through consciousness.
In a gentle nod to 70’s French dream pop, the single ‘Crimson Queen’ explores the themes of vanity, obsession, insecurity, gender and beauty through surreal and metaphoric music.
Sounds like: Men I Trust
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CHERITON – Parallel
Kent-born, London-based indie-pop newcomer CHERITON (aka Nick Harrison) shares his catchy new single ‘Parallel’, out now So Good So Good.
The infectious single, full of guitar-pop and vibrant melodies, is produced by Andy Hall (Bastille, Fickle Friends, James Gillespie) and reflects on social media and the damaging effects it can have on mental health.
Sounds like: Vampire Weekend, HAIM, Blossoms
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Overcoats – Fire & Fury
Overcoats is made up of critically acclaimed Brooklyn duo, Hana Elion and JJ Mitchell.
Channeling punk emergy with vulnerable vitality, their champion new single ‘Fire & Fury’ is equal parts dark and brooding as well as hopeful and anthemic – a dichotomy which is mirrored in the its soaring chorus “there’s a fire, there’s a fury, the sky is falling, but we’ll get through it.”
Watch the her Productions-directed video below.
Sounds like: The Magnettes, HAIM, First Aid Kit, Cold War Kids, The Violent Femmes
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Jesse Merineau – Honey
Jesse Merineau shares his energetic new single ‘Honey’.
A sweet rendition of a simple track that hits you in all the right places. New, but not unfamiliar. Like a warm hug on a cold evening.
Sounds like: Viola Beach, King No-One, High Tyde
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Marina Kaye – The Whole 9
21 year old multi-platinum selling singer-songwriter Marina Kaye continues to heal wounds with her music.
Her twisted piece of alt-pop single ‘The Whole 9’ is a sultry rebirth with a superb vocal range and lush key changes throughout.
Sounds like: Dua Lipa, Lady Gaga
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Reva Devito – Bet You Stay
We are super excited about Reva Devito‘s fresh hustle on soul and R&B.
The Portland native has already featured on some of the most recognizable tracks of KAYTRANADA, Young Franco, Chuck Inglish, and B.Bravo, as well and as the live vocalist for Australian indie-pop rising musicians Miami Horror.
Produced by longtime collaborator B.Bravo, ‘Bet You Stay’ is a nostalgic, slower jam. Smother this over your ears right now.
Sounds like: Janet Jackson, Aaliyah
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LeyeT – Here For You (Labit + LeyeT)
LeyeT (pronounced “light”) channels emotional vulnerability into alternative-pop songs with a solid heartbeat.
She’s teamed up her friend Labit on new single, ‘Here For You’ – a song about friendship, being there for each other through the highs and lows of life, and sticking together through it all. The song was written with the Make Sure Your Friends Are Okay initiative in mind, a community that encourages you to have meaningful discussions with people you care about – answering truthfully the question of ‘how are you?’.
Sounds like: Halsey, Imogen Heap
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dekleyn – See Right Through Me
The Sydney duo dekleyn shares new single ‘See Right Through Me’.
Writing infectious heartbreakers, their songs have meaningful influences throughout. Speaking about the new one – a lesson about love and forgiveness – they explain,
“The song is about giving so much to a person and becoming so close with them that they know everything about you, even more than you know about yourself. As the relationship begins to break down, it begins to become obvious that the two could never be without each other, “I don’t plan on leaving this feeling at all, this is all I have.”
Sounds like: LANY, joan, LAUV
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Ruben Dawnson – FYALMA
Phew! This is what we’ve been waiting for. A big “Fuck You!” to anxiety anthem!
Cue Norweigan artist/producer Ruben Dawnson and his emotionally expressive tuneage, namely ‘FYALMA’. Speaking about the track some more, he explains,
“It’s a big fuck you anthem to anxiety! Like many others I’ve been struggling with it for a long time… hopefully this can lift people’s spirit and I hope people will connect with it and scream out the lyrics!! I really want it to reach as many as possible and help create a big “fuck you” wave towards anxiety!!”
Sounds like: Day Wave, Hazel English, Summer Heart
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Small Talk – Alarm
Connecting at a music school in the Netherlands, the now duo Small Talk is making music to the standard of industry veterans, as it’s clear the understand what it takes to put together a hit, and have achieved that with ‘Alarm’.
Running the length between upbeat indie-pop and melancholic EDM, the pair masterfully play with different shades and moods. Expect much more from the youthful duo in 2020.
Sounds like: The Him, Bastille, The Chainsmokers, Imagine Dragons
“Have YOU ever been dumped? We here at courtship understand. Text us if you like the song and/or need a free therapy session from ya boys Eli and Micah 818-338-6877.”
Los Angeles duo courtship. is always here to help with their new single ‘Number 1’ and its sweet AF basslines, cascading piano keys and retro-inspired vocals.
The duo elaborates, “We wrote this song because we all know what it feels like to be number 2. Not good. The line ‘baby you’re fun, but you’ll never be number one’ sums it up perfectly.”
Sounds like: Cut Copy, Van She, Summer Heart, Jagwar Ma, Two Door Cinema Club, MGMT, Passion Pit
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Canadian producer, Tep No is one of our favs, and it’s been a minute since we last supported his music on the blog.
Exhilarating production of the highest order complemented by emotively tinged vocals from fellow music enthusiast, Joycelyn Alice, his new single ‘Never Been Hurt Before’ is another entry into the growing back catalogue of an exciting up and comer.
He’s put together an excellent playlist of his favourite tunes right now. Take a listen below.
Riah – Heartbreak Magic
Good engaging voice and nice 80’s production on it.
Grady – 500 Days of Summer
Interesting voice, high-end production on it.
Aalta, Lenachka – Closer Than Ever
Great immersive song, very dreamy
Elohim – TV
Very very distinct voice, really well carved out production and well thought out lyrics, everything gels so well. Lots of feeling in her voice and lyrics.
Toro Y Moi – Balance (Feat. Washed Out)
What can I say, 2 of my favorite artists ever, and what drove me for the longest time. Dreamy song, it makes you feel like everything will be fine. And the song is 4:20 minutes long I mean.
Liyv – In My Guccis
Relatable, I work hard in my Guccis I mean. What else is there to say.
Noirre – numb
The production is so wild on this, so well done.
Broods – Peach
Amazing song, I can relate to the lyrics, I’ve listened to this 1000 times. The pre-chorus is insanely good.
bülow – Get Stupid
Really quirky song from fellow Torontonian. Great voice, catchy lyrics and clean production.
Hazey Eyes Feat. Moli – Hungover You
I’m always feeling hungover these days so I can relate. Nice natural-sounding vocals mixed with 80s production.
‘Never Been Hurt Before’ is out now on Ultra Music.
Sounds like: Gryffin, Goldroom, Odesza, The Chainsmokers, Washed Out, Summer Heart, Bon Iver
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Elina Eriksson – Discover Her
Swedish LGBTQ songwriter/producer Elina Eriksson shares her debut single, ‘Discover Her’, after finding out that a girl she was living with during her time in London, was cheating on her.
Clean and simple in its cut, the nostalgic-pop song has a positive feel throughout, despite the song’s adverse lyrical content.
Sounds like: IDER, Kllo
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Arche – My Only
French indie pop quartet Arche shares the visuals for their first official release, ‘My Only’ – an atmospheric slice of weird, psychedlic dream-pop.
The video features the boys in mismatched outfits, amongst a vintage, nineties backdrop. Watch below.
Sounds like: Tame Impala, Tropic Harbour, Summer Heart, DIIV
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R.LUM.R – How This Feels
Introducing Nashville creative, R.LUM.R. His music is R&B, underscored by a hip-hop attitude, pop dalliances, and a progressive rock vision.
In ‘How This Feels’, R.LUM.R urges an honest interpretation of the song by its listener. It is taken from his forthcoming album, due this fall via Island Records.
Sounds like: The Weeknd, Blood Orange, LA Bouquet
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JVLY – me&her
Australian artist JVLY shares his smooth’n’mellow tune, ‘me&her’, which features some co-production from Swiss producer DRKTMS.
In the song, JVLY channels some serious dream-pop vibes (think Men I Trust) with buzzy analogue synths, that he neatly stumbled upon whilst trying out his brand-new analogue synthesizer.
Sounds like: Men I Trust, Kllo
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Noah Kenton – Walk Feat. Jahn Rome
L.A.-based artist Noah Kenton continues his musical journey with the crossover alt-R&B bop ‘Walk’.
Cutting his teeth as an indie-pop singer-songwriter, he traversed to a colourful, crossover sound after his interest in production allowed him much more creative freedom.
The track also features Maryland lyricist Jahn Rome, who brings a welcome, rhythmic energy to the track.
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Tim Rose – Left on Read
DIY musician Tim Rose shares his video for ‘Left on Read’, the third release in a series of visuals culminating into a short film and showcases his obsession with smooth and soulful guitar licks.
The track considers dating through your smartphone and the pitfalls associated with getting to know someone through technology.
Sounds like: Parliament, Shawn Mendes
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Jordan Esker & The Hundred Percent
Meet Florida fourpiece, Jordan Esker & The Hundred Percent.
They’ve just released their EP, ‘My Own Misreable’, which is gospel/synth-rock meets organ-led emo/soul and a kind of heartbreak only fans of The National will understand.
Sounds like: The National, Sea Girls
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Apollo LTD – Misfits
Meet indie pop duo Apollo LTD.
It’s the first time we’ve heard of the band, but what we can say is their ability to combine retro-smooth production, with electronic synths and falsetto makes a highly addictive, mesmerizing sound.
Listen to their new single ‘Misfits’ below.
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Sounds like: LIONLION, Phoenix, Foster The People
cln – Fade to Grey
Australian artist cln makes a melancholic declaration with his new single ‘Fade To Grey’.
The groovy and downtempo song was born following cln’s experimentation with new sounds and textures, and may not fit his usual “sound”, but that’s the way he likes it.
Sounds like: Aquilo, Bon Iver
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Torn Palk – Juliana
Torn Palk‘s new single, ‘Juliana,’ is pure, sun-soaked bliss.
The musician, who remains anonmyous, drifts his music between lazy guitar riffs and seaside soundbites.
He describes the single, “Juliana’ is about a situation in which you feel fully connected to your surroundings. This can be a place, a person or memories of both. It’s a simple love song.”
It’s out now on Absent Mind.
Sounds like: Summer Heart, Washed Out
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Akurei – Stockholm
Exciting new talent, Akurei shares his new single ‘Stockholm’.
Conjured up during his solo trip across Europe, ‘Stockholm’ was actually written on his phone in a hostel in Berlin, and covers the topic of loneliness and the longing for a connection to encounter while travelling alone.
Co-produced with Golden Vessel, the track effortlessly switches between hip-hop and pop worlds. Golden Vessel also filmed the stylist DIY video which can be viewed here.
Sounds like: LANY, The 1975
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