Devoted artist and contemplative songwriter NEONITE carves out a lasting space within the modern scene. His five-track EP 2NITE celebrates the unrivalled escapism of dance music in unison with a series of intimate reflections that seek to connect on a profound and moving level.
Dance Pop
Dance-pop and synth-wave crossover artist Barbara Romanov, building tracks out of dreamy, impassioned vocals and purposeful writing, lights up the indie space with a handful of originals this year – not least of all the anthemic eighties groove and infectious hook of Do It With You.
We hear fragments of anger, gritty reflections and ideas, but otherwise it’s the music that takes precedence – which is actually a brilliant encapsulation of the very concept at hand. The voice of conscience is quiet, taking a backseat over the stylistic requirements of a mainstream audience. “I sold out… I f*cked up…” These words are nearly silent echoes amidst an otherwise celebratory instrumental wave of music.
Bronx-born artist and songwriter NEGRO STACKS delivers a seamless fusion of Latin, Salsa, RnB, Pop and Hip Hop, with the addictive world music grooves and vocal fluidity of HIERBA VERDA.
Vocal flair with drum and bass and lashings of effects – an immersive sonic journey through cinematic layers of colourful production traits and short, provocative lines; ZOE.LEELA creates an electronic journey fit to both intrigue and uplift, for Gold Reloaded.
Beautifully uplifting songwriting, divine vocals amidst a blissful and relevant production style – Daven Lucas engages and uplifts, with the poetic purity and motivational depth of I Prayed, I Cried.
Introducing the perfect electro-pop track to immerse yourself in this season – Charlotte Jade blends pop perfection with eighties synth-wave and a deep groove, for the smooth and engaging BACK TO YOU.
The unique sound-design and evocative pitched vocals of Simon Jaglom meet with a quickly catchy hook, as LIFELINE tops the modern collection for an impassioned earworm that’s both inspiring and uplifting.
Stylistically unconfined, driven by Faith and crafted around reverb-soaked instrumental prowess and a heartfelt vocal line – KING TYGUSS whispers creativity and Christian grace into the modern hip hop and alternative pop scene, with the instantly distinct MAX PRAISE.
Unique and effective production amidst deeply honest, evocative lyrics paves the way for a whole new sound in modern dance-pop. Molli launches an intoxicating debut single, uniting alternative flair with snappy, catchy resolves that naturally linger in the mind.
Soaring EDM soundscapes and evocative lyrics and melodies – an impassioned performance elevated by intricate, purposeful design; cascading layers of synths, rhythms, bass, and immersive contemplations.
Aries21 is a lifelong songwriter come modern producer, and Just a Bad Dream marks a euphoric introduction to his style.
Dreamy dance-pop of a divinely gentle aura meets with a certain rhythmic uplift and lightness that’s equally alluring. RODEO HOTEL have captured a sound of their own, and driven through the noise of the world with quietly reflective sentiments and vocals that naturally soothe the mood.