“The one consistent theme in human civilization has been progress towards more automated processes, and the people that felt left behind by that, having to adapt to the new world.”
Alt Pop
Based out of Bath in the UK, home of the very first songwriting MA degree course, Francesca Tamellini brings an edge of individuality and honest charm back to indie pop. Her long-form melodies, unfiltered vocal styling, the raw sound and simple pairing of piano and lyric, all points towards a sense of genuine expression and freedom at the helm.
Introducing a timeless jam of a track, something like an unreleased hit from The Weeknd, only with a twist of freshly expressive personality. Punjabi Indian-American Apollo Kardia has a crafted a slick and soulful sound, with the boldly energising Feel Alive.
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.
Following dreams and delivering the calm, contemplative vibes required to highlight a clear love for making music, J.Con brings together five smooth hip hop and RnB songs, for the aptly-titled EP Late Nights.
Heavy atmospheric production, evolving from the simple and intimate, to the full-throttle and bass heavy. From the artist who brought us Zombie Hours and Night Lapse, Without You is a genre-blending ode to love at first sight, and it’s one of Ry’s most creative releases yet.
Hazy indie ambiance to gritty alternative rock – a personal outpouring of scornful regret and reflection, blending singer-songwriter honesty with the full force of an anthemic alternative hit. Songwriter and BMI awardee angelina mack captures the essence of heavy hindsight, with the brilliant lyrical explosion the lonely fool.
Driven by innocence and organic talent, young songwriter and artist Aaria & Band Wildlife confidently and cleverly highlights the unique and impassioned qualities of her single Ponies In Denver. The first single from their upcoming album Feel The Light, Ponies In Denver features a colourful organic arrangement of voices, keys, rhythms, bass and guitars, and … Continued
Fearlessly letting genuine emotions guide, with a clear talent for crafting songs that connect and compel you to tune in more closely – Jah-RaRa gets unabashedly honest and engaging, for the bold and beautifully heart-breaking In The Dark.
Featuring modest electronic grooves that feel colourful but calming amidst the softness and self-reflection of Annika’s voice, Emerald Spy is an eclectic but well-grounded project, for which the riff-led ethereal warmth of Hell No makes an alluring introduction.
It’s a huge moment of vulnerability, subtly meandering between the likes of Imogen Heap and Depeche Mode to an extent, with a hint of Rusted Root to the jitter of the performance. In short though, Frygian captures his own sound and style with this, a genuine moment of artistry, unpredictable and captivating. It’s an intriguing and immersive introduction to his music.
Why this title? What connects these ideas and feelings? There’s so much to unpack, and yet at the same time, the cinematic presence and performative charm of the project lets the music simply engage with and entertain its listener. In short, Pertinax is stunning, and impressively free in its artistic and playful creativity.