St. South – Growing Up
St. South is the moniker for Australian singer-songwriter-producer-multi-instrumentalist Olivia Gavranich.
She is known for creating blissful, nuanced and soulful electro on her own terms. Taken from her debut full-length album ‘Get Well Soon’, the visuals for ‘Growing Up’ refine the simplicity of life, out there in the world.
Sounds like: CAPPA, Tusks, Haux, Vancouver Sleep Clinic, Henry Green
Facebook | Soundcloud | Twitter | Instagram
Sea Girls – Do You Really Wanna Know?
Quite possibly their most commercial (and arguably most catchy) release to date, ‘Do You Really Wanna Know?’ is a beacon of hope during these anxiety-inducing days.
Expect their emotionally charged, deeply personal, hook-laden debut album ‘Open Up Your Head’ to be released on 14 August via Polydor.
Sounds like: Marsicans, The Maccabees, Bombay Bicycle Club, Swimming Tapes, Slow Riot, Two Door Cinema Club, Sundara Karma
Twitter | Facebook | SoundCloud | Instagram
Ayelle – Fast Life
Ayelle by Polly Hanrahan
Rising R&B artist Ayelle returns with ‘Fast Life’; a lesson in self-care, especially important during these trying times.
Part of the lesson includes yoga, drinking tea. as Ayelle explains, “…making time for yourself to slow down and conquer fomo“. Listen below.
Sounds like: Banks, 4AM, Wet, IYES, Tove Lo
Facebook | Twitter | Soundcloud | Instagram | Tradiio
Kidsmoke – The Bluest You
Welsh Indie-pop quartet Kidsmoke releases the hypnotizing new single ‘The Bluest You’ on Libertino Records.
With a sensational and emotional build, the track picks apart the impact of mental health on loved ones, taking a more sombre tone than previous releases.
Sounds like: Boy Azooga, Penelope Isles, Swimming Tapes
Facebook | SoundCloud | Twitter | Instagram
LU KALA – Want You
Pop-powerhouse and rebel LU KALA returns with her empowering new single ‘Want You,’ co-written and produced by Terrence Lam (Drake/Rihanna, Alessia Cara, Kaskade, Meghan Trainor).
Paving the way for female strength, she is ready to face herself when it comes to self-sabotage. Are you ready too?
Sounds like: Tones & I, Paloma Faith, Duffy, Macy Gray, Vera Blue, Thelma Plum, Ava Max
Facebook | SoundCloud | Twitter | Instagram
pluko x Panama – higher
Bedroom producer-turned main stage act, 19-year-old pluko teams up with Australian vocalist Panama for a lush indie electronic single, ‘higher’.
Amassed glistening synth-work, ethereal vocal work, and a steady, rhythmic drum beat, this is is a treat for the ears.
Sounds like: Bon Iver, ODESZA, Petit Biscuit, Ásgeir
Facebook | SoundCloud | Twitter | Instagram
CLUBHOUSE – Weekend
Who cares if it’s not shining right now, because it is sure as hell shining wherever these five go.
The release of ‘Weekend’ – a jazzy summer bop that creatively balances simplicity and swagger – kicks off the summer for rising pop band CLUBHOUSE.
Sounds like: Surfaces, Peach Tree Rascals, Tom Misch, Yakul, Easy Life, Still Woozy
Facebook | SoundCloud | Twitter | Instagram