Colourful but chilled production and gentle, distinct vocals carve out a quickly unique pathway, as singer and songwriter Valerie Badjan reflects on the ache of heartbreak after the exultation of new love.
Singles
Reflecting on modern intoxication and the search for truth, the value of using your voice when it matters, TODAY is complex and mysterious, but also manages to pierce through the noise with sharp and smart poetic lines. Everything then comes together beautifully, for what proves a genuinely inspiring chorus, and a sentiment and melody that linger in the mind, long after the music has ended.
The refreshingly grounded sound of real guitars, drums and vocals – Germany’s Level-M delivers a quickly slick and stylish rock groove, with a smooth vocal melody and quirky, provocative lyrics.
Another call out to please, please draw your focus to the authentic artists, musicians and composers at this time – those who make music from their own fusion of qualities driven by the heart and mind united. The organic, the honest, and often – the unplugged.
Based out of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Jimi Fiano is a talent to be recognised, and this subtly genre-fusing rock track blends gorgeous melodies and tones, with a story and sentiment that’s relatable but also quite boldly original.
Western country wonder, Latin rock swagger, and vocals that evocatively cut through the noise with unmistakable character and raspy, expressive depth. Billy Ray Norris proves a songwriter unconfined by genre, intent on telling stories, gifting melodies and grooves, across a plethora of different songs and styles.
American songwriter and artist taryn blends poetry and energetic passion, for the nostalgic pop single and debut don’t look down.
Live from the vault of seemingly endless creativity, Eyal Erlich launches another live band recording of an original song, this time showcasing the sheer energy and supreme precision of their playing, with a story that’s alternative, intriguing, and impassioned.
One of the most distinct, freely playful but also stylish, catchy and quirky singles from this side of 2025. UK artist madanes brings indie charm and a conceptual twist of hilarity back to the modern scene, with the unforgettable single Your Dog.
Keeping things catchy yet fiercely creative this week, Canadian rock band Wild Goose 55 get the chemistry just right, with the old-school indie groove, low-key personality and vocals, of an ultimately euphoric and gritty Fighter.
Full transparency now to hopefully help this reach precisely the right listeners. JAMAIS ASSEZ is a Celtic punk-rock anthem, with a heavy bagpipe riff, an all-together-now indie chant for a hook, and an underlying global message that’s imperative to consider right now.
Self-penned as the pickleball anthem you never knew you needed, Andras Jones keeps things raw-indie-rock and catchy, with the intrusively joyous earworm Dink You In The Face.