LA alt-pop duo Royal She deliver an explosive alternative pop track for their latest offering. Employing contrast quite masterfully, Karma pours into the room by way of its quickly catchy, snappy and nineties-esque hook – this looping statement of ‘Bitch, you gon’ get what you deserve’, backed by an acoustic guitar sound and a clap rhythm.
Alt Pop
Somewhat free-flowing in its verse-setup and tune, Manic Pixie Nightmare delivers the familiar line ‘Not all who wander are lost, but all who are lost wander’, repeatedly throughout. It’s a resounding moment, but elsewhere the song follows its own unpredictable melody and fragments of reflection on losing a phone and subsequently seeking to break free from societal expectations.
Haunting electro-pop production and equally mystifying vocals build up a unique sense of intrigue – singer and songwriter Elizma holds close to a clear creativity identity, for the beautiful and mesmerising What’s in My Head.
Introducing the first single release from the upcoming album Jeopardized Love, songwriter and artist Gemwz follows a minimalist guitar set-up, through a fast-paced personal outpouring of quiet, contemporary reflections, for the organic and impassioned Back To You.
As we shift into the conceptual mystique of (Cactus), and the subsequent tribal dance flavours and vocal warping of BoysBoysBoys, the playful nature and limitless artistic expression of the project becomes all the more clear.
Introducing a conceptually and musically engaging new EP, from an artist with stories to tell and enchanting, long-form melodies to weave. Nighttime Chronicles depicts a piano-pop to cinematic rock fusion of influences, ultimately led by the smooth and poetic vocal thread of Esteban; an artist committed to the escapism and depth of creative expression.
In my opinion, this is categorically the most memorable, musically satisfying, and perhaps emotionally impactful song from the extensive Bad Bubble repertoire to date. It’s a step in the direction of simplicity and realism in both the clarity and boldness of the voices, and in the honesty and relatable authenticity of the lyrics. The opening reference to Occam’s Razor is decidedly fitting; sometimes the simplest answers are the best.
Dark and dirty production leads with a rise and fall bass line and snappy vocals, blending rap and melody across a confronting and confident lyrical thread – Music Production House Tune Oven launches a single fit for the spooky season, with the Halloween-ready Bitch To Witch.
Great vibes and a consistent celebration of immersive production and catchy songwriting – the long-awaited EP from Anonymous17 hits the airwaves, with six original tracks that boldly celebrate the optimism and anthemic brightness of the style.
Dance Bros is built around a theatrical realm of expression and tribal rhythms, a new voice and sense of character backed by a distinct and rhythmic production of both cinematic and subtly quirky traits.
Despite its impossible to pigeon-hole style and diversity, Kingdom is one of the most well-crafted collections of original pop songs to hit the scene this year. It’s intriguing for its originality and style, but it connects for its realism, its clear talent, and its humble yet effective catchy hooks and riffs. Z.M.A have outdone themselves with this project.
The minimalism of Slide It lets the programmed qualities of the voice feel a little more exposed, striking up interest in the real thing – the live performance possibilities. There’s a mysterious AI tone to much of the project, but only time will tell. Alli Cazaam is definitely memorable in both name and style.