From the intense and multi-layered EP AMERICXN, FIVE4FIVE introduces the bold trap sound and spiralling vocal crescendos of AMERICANXTCY in a fiercely devoted way.
Music
Where Do We Go? is an absolute earworm of an indie rock single – a huge hook, harmonised voices united, a familiar existential crisis at the forefront, and catchy verses that feel familiar but fresh enough in this distorted, high-energy setting. The juxtaposition of confronting lyrical depth and joyful pop-rock escapism is mighty, and that makes this an easy favourite.
Feel-good electro-pop music, the timeless bounce of a cleanly mixed soundscape and vocal, with heartfelt appreciation in the lyrics. Gieo Music blends contemporary production traits with nostalgic pop optimism, for upbeat and inspiring singles like Believe.
Creative modern production continues to drive much of the indie realm of late. Long-time artist and songwriter Katherine Appello notes an impressively vast repertoire of music in keeping with that scene, but also offers a rather timeless and thoughtfully heartfelt twist on the rising format, seeking to inspire and comfort listeners, with a humble fusion of folk, pop, and country musicianship.
Introducing a chance encounter, a collaborative project between two new acquaintances – the singer-songwriter partner of a renowned doctor, and a cancer researcher she met as his plus-one at a medical conference. Mandy May Blest and Dr. Steven Rosen fuse divine vocals with heartfelt sentiments and classic pop melodies, for the evocative ballads and beauty of the album Lover.
Dance-pop driving force Deltiimo takes the playfulness of his recent indie hit Ice Cream Buns to even higher plains, with this AI-created official video, brightly depicting featured singer Jodie Vinall and a host of AI models, in a boldly colourful fantasy-world setting. The infectious summer hit is instantly familiar by now, that chorus and the … Continued
Introducing a striking debut, ten original songs and compositions both cinematic and heartfelt – Selene captures a sense of rising euphoria and hopefulness, with her self-titled album.
Consistently representing the timeless beauty of drum and bass, blending his own creative prowess with the bare essentials of the genre. American producer jcSubterfuge unites work ethic and passion, for a repertoire that’s impressively eclectic and innovative.
An immersive and striking introduction to the beating heart of ambient melodic techno. Italian producer and artist RETICULUM captures the essence of euphoric electronic escapism, with the contrasting delicacy and relentless energy pf Obscura.
Where much of modern music feels the need to fill every moment with sound and noise and something attention grabbing, this project offers creativity and sound the time and space to breathe, and in doing so, offers its audience the same kind of serenity and intrigue.
Introducing a sensational indie pop-rock single, with refreshingly original lyrics, reflective of a unique and hopeful perspective, Lia Marie Johnson’s You Are Whole is an unmistakable gem of an indie track this year, and it releases at perhaps the most perfect time of all.
Ehson Hashemian creates with freedom and precision combined, writing stories that feel laid back but interesting, intentional, and Life Of The Party is perhaps his most mainstream-pop-inspired take on that characterful approach.