Late night vibes combine the nostalgia of the rave with a contemporary edge of angst and infectious trap rhythms – DPLR and PEACH collaborate to striking results for a hard-hitting, unmistakable Zagazaga.
Singles
One year on and DJ Kazo continues to mix things up – Newbie leads with rising anticipation from the outset, quickly enveloping listeners in its potential energy and the high-octane embrace set to follow.
Loaded with imagery that initially feels like something clever to hide behind, the song ultimately reverts back to a revealing search for self.
Houston’s Simon Val blends the vocal meandering and brightness of musical theatre with the colour and calm of folk-pop as the aptly optimistic single Just Smile emerges.
Visually striking and simple yet hard-hitting musically, AZYN mixes up his flow and keeps the lyrical thread gritty and intense throughout a fiercely heavy BIRDISTHEWORD.
Whether the moment features long, drawn-out notes for a passionate calling, or quicker riffs and crashing drums alongside storytelling details, the song presents it in an artistic and authentically new manner.
Zerk continues to raise the bar in alternative, gritty and storytelling hip hop, with the striking intensity and equally haunting visuals of By Myself.
An ever-expressive and thoughtful Amadante releases perhaps his most immersive and beautiful single yet with the faultlessly crafted, heartfelt and catchy Waken Dreams.
Featuring a decidedly varied flow from rap to long-form RnB melodies and simple pop refrains, BARTENDER feels like a mainstream hit with a twist of uninhibited creativity.
Beachside euphoria rains down with nostalgic warmth as producer and artist jac0b more than meets the blissful implications of the artwork for his emotive new single Falling.
Unpredictable yet satisfying, with a strong suggestion of a compelling live delivery, No Longer Welcome is easily one of the most seductive, memorable tracks to emerge this side of 2021.
Emotive piano and emotionally drained vocals aptly unite as Comatose Red Ivy addresses the ache of separation throughout a hauntingly honest Take This Dance.