Stumbling across the best new music
Starting off the year with ‘Circles’, Jack Howard’s alternative sound has garnered is causing feverish attention in 2024, including praise from the likes of BBC Radio 1. Originally from Portsmouth, Jack brings a unique energy to his soulful and intricate sound. Now based in London, he’s quickly gained acclaim for his live performances, selling out …
Barton Hartshorn spent his formative year in the English village of the same name, in which he was deeply influenced by the folk singers performing in local clubs. Remaining true to his storytelling roots as he embarked on his musical journey, Barton was led through three albums fronting the band Dictafone. Then transitioning to a …
Nire Bird made her debut in 2019, but it was three years later that the character we know today emerged, garnering widespread attention with the lead-up to her first album, Beach Noir, featuring standouts ‘Sexual Truffle Pig’ and ‘Yes Please’. In 2023, the artist returned with ‘Pardon My Reach’, teasing fans towards her sophomore project …
Beau James Wilding adds to his discography with a new release, the ‘Here There Be Dragons’ EP, joining a trio of albums including Violet of the Pacific, The Amor Fati of Crazy Cloud and seeing I god. Hailing from California’s south-central coast, Beau’s music reflects a diverse array of influences, blending elements from punk, blues, …
Based in London, the last few years have seen sporadic releases from Posey, with each one bringing together modern pop hits and early noughties nostalgia. Contemporary and bold, her style dives into relatable topics of failed romances and crushing on someone you shouldn’t. ‘SO SWEET’, Posey’s latest single, is nothing short of a summer anthem. …
After announcing her debut album last year, Sarah has steadily released a string of captivating singles, each one charming audience to the emotionally driven world Sarah creates. Her sound is one of caring and understanding, known for its reflective and ethereal nature, receiving acclaim for her lyricism and reserved performances. With the album slowly appearing …
On a musical journey that started at age twelve with a record-collecting hobby, and continued into two decades as a DJ, Madanes grew his musical taste by listening to vast amounts of new music. With fifty to one hundred new songs gracing his ears each week, and some piano lessons on the way, he slowly …
Samskara Rad is a high-octane artist whose transition from 80s prog-punk band member to solo hip-hop energiser came across a 25-year hiatus. Signed in Melbourne as part of The Mood, life soon took Simon on a different journey, becoming a well-respected and successful yoga instructor, and opening a large yoga school near his home in …
Los Angeles native Chloe Star has made a fast emergence onto the music scene, translating her life experiences into poetry and her poetry into alt-rock anthems, the artist has built feverish anticipation from fans around her newly announced debut EP, a fresh new milestone that cements her status. Before that release, however, the songwriter, singer …
David Billström, originally a solo artist and now supported by musicians from ‘The Tallest Man on Earth’, and from his hometown Leksand, Sweden, wrote music inspired by pop, rock, folk and blues, creating a vivid nostalgia in his laid-back songwriting. Receiving acclaim across Swedish media and supporting the likes of Nisse Hellberg (Wilmer X), Love …