This curious little French electronic duo Zebra Lova unashamedly take bits and bobs from the 80’s. Analogue synths and speak-singing (not rapping!) and turn it enjoyably into quirky, nu-retro styled pop songs.
Newcomers Koiya have served up a potently electrifying debut. “Brood” is all these things; spectral, lavishly seductive, sublime and soaring but most of all - epically fabulous.
Polish electronic duo The Dumplings quite fired the curiosity in us when we encountered them at SXSW. Their woozy beats and vibrantly pulsating artistry, stoked our alt-pop fires and left a lasting impression.
We wanted to get in on newcomers Physical early because their debut track “Islands” is honestly so good to our minds. Pure synth-pop sonic bliss of the lush, touching and emotive kind.
You cannot ignore the fact that Billie Eilish is a notable talent on-the-rise who definitely commands attention. As there is something of a quirky charm that lies in wait with new single “Bellyache” which gives a peek at what a captivatingly creative artist she might well become.
Nate Austin has got quite a lot of everything that we look for in an unsigned, emerging artist. Drive, determination and the hunger to constantly sharpen up his skills to take him where he wants to be.
The new name in production is Ricky Reed and he really is on the ball on all fronts. Going down the route of producer who is also an all-rounder, covering everything from songwriting to vocal duties.
If the stirring melodies and sweetly yearning vocal style of London Grammar scored you as a fan. We think it’s kind of a safe bet that in introducing you to emerging Australian trio Fake Sibling you are going to appreciate every bit of their style.
Salt Lake City boys Strange Familia are making their mark through a signature brand of lusciously learned indie pop. The spark to the flame of their future pop greatness stems from an added dash of disco funk and surging synths of new single “Ms. Badblood”
As soon as “No Sleep” by Vox Eagle kicked up a beat, we knew that the song was going places. The track itself has a lovely hazy pop vibe which reminds us a lot of Penguin Prison.
Have you been holding out for an intriguing new pop discovery to appear with a good dose of potential about them, that is enough to break the cycle of the hit replay grip of the Muna album? Chances are latching onto the spicy pop debut offering “Phenomenal” by newcomer Shaima is a good place to start.
