From playing the saxophone and singing in church in his early years to opening a couple west coast shows for King Krule back in 2017, the multi-instrumentalist has spent his fair share of time producing and performing music in various capacities. While his previous singles nodded to his love for jazz compositions and traditional R&B artists, John’s recent EP, ‘Do You Love John Keek?’ sets modern genre bending practices at the forefront, while still lining the final product with a traditional ...

From playing the saxophone and singing in church in his early years to opening a couple west coast shows for King Krule back in 2017, the multi-instrumentalist has spent his fair share of time producing and performing music in various capacities. While his previous singles nodded to his love for jazz compositions and traditional R&B artists, John’s recent EP, ‘Do You Love John Keek?’ sets modern genre bending practices at the forefront, while still lining the final product with a traditional ...

Oakland born, LA-based noisemaker King Isis just released their breathtaking, must-hear debut under No Matter/Dirty Hit. In the current data-dominated music industry, it's rare and exciting to see a partnership like this form around an artist who hasn’t yet popped off in the algorithm. Inspired by her experiences feeling stuck in a cycle of numbing themself, “4leaf clover” transcends desensitization – hitting us hard with their emotionally-explosive vocal performance, sultry tone and lus...

Oakland born, LA-based noisemaker King Isis just released their breathtaking, must-hear debut under No Matter/Dirty Hit. In the current data-dominated music industry, it's rare and exciting to see a partnership like this form around an artist who hasn’t yet popped off in the algorithm. Inspired by her experiences feeling stuck in a cycle of numbing themself, “4leaf clover” transcends desensitization – hitting us hard with their emotionally-explosive vocal performance, sultry tone and lus...

London-based producer, Duskus, has released a string of singles to resounding effect, with the breakbeat-inspired “you’ve changed your mind” an immediate standout. Between the track’s synth-pop undertones and Duskus’ impressive vocal performance, there’s so much to love about this one. We’re met with a song possessing the type of understated brilliance that is incredibly difficult to execute, and only further solidifies Duskus’ reputation as a uniquely talented producer and performer. We’ve h...

London-based producer, Duskus, has released a string of singles to resounding effect, with the breakbeat-inspired “you’ve changed your mind” an immediate standout. Between the track’s synth-pop undertones and Duskus’ impressive vocal performance, there’s so much to love about this one. We’re met with a song possessing the type of understated brilliance that is incredibly difficult to execute, and only further solidifies Duskus’ reputation as a uniquely talented producer and performer. We’ve h...

18-year-old Minneapolis-based artist rosie has stolen our attention with her stunning indie-pop debut, “lilac season.” Fusing punchy drums, bubbly synths and groovy guitar, “lilac season” is performed with the confidence of an artist who is sure of her sound—especially impressive for someone her age. With her follow-up track right around the corner, rosie is a rising talent we advise keeping an eye out for.

18-year-old Minneapolis-based artist rosie has stolen our attention with her stunning indie-pop debut, “lilac season.” Fusing punchy drums, bubbly synths and groovy guitar, “lilac season” is performed with the confidence of an artist who is sure of her sound—especially impressive for someone her age. With her follow-up track right around the corner, rosie is a rising talent we advise keeping an eye out for.

An important mark of an artist’s talent is their ability to cultivate authenticity, and 18-year-old, Cincinnati-based musician Jonah Ward demonstrates exactly that on his recent single “GOOSE” — a tranquil, hushed pop track with real staying-power. Between the gentle guitars, electrifying bridge and Ward’s emotive vocal, we’re met with a song that seeps with honesty, leaving us incredibly confident that it’ll resonate with you in the same way it has with us.

An important mark of an artist’s talent is their ability to cultivate authenticity, and 18-year-old, Cincinnati-based musician Jonah Ward demonstrates exactly that on his recent single “GOOSE” — a tranquil, hushed pop track with real staying-power. Between the gentle guitars, electrifying bridge and Ward’s emotive vocal, we’re met with a song that seeps with honesty, leaving us incredibly confident that it’ll resonate with you in the same way it has with us.

A few years ago, North West London-born Natty Wylah emerged with a visionary debut track, “WHOAMI”, but it hasn’t gotten anywhere close to the attention it deserves. Inspired by jazz, grime, post-punk, ambient and more, Natty’s nonconformist sound and pensive lyricism makes him stand out. His impactful featured track is mellow in its atmosphere, but packs a punch as Natty contemplates identity, social justice and his place in restructuring the system. Combining eclectic instrumentation—mystic...

A few years ago, North West London-born Natty Wylah emerged with a visionary debut track, “WHOAMI”, but it hasn’t gotten anywhere close to the attention it deserves. Inspired by jazz, grime, post-punk, ambient and more, Natty’s nonconformist sound and pensive lyricism makes him stand out. His impactful featured track is mellow in its atmosphere, but packs a punch as Natty contemplates identity, social justice and his place in restructuring the system. Combining eclectic instrumentation—mystic...

Formed in Western Australia, Little Guilt is a 5-piece indie-pop sensation with a gem of a track on their hands. “On My Mind (all the time)” is a stroll through the end of companionship—a delicate tonal allusion to what the end between two lovers sounds like, reinforced by appearances from two different vocalists. Influenced by fellow Australian folk and indie-pop groups—like Angus & Julia Stone—Little Guilt are displaying serious potential. Written by Brian Garcia

Formed in Western Australia, Little Guilt is a 5-piece indie-pop sensation with a gem of a track on their hands. “On My Mind (all the time)” is a stroll through the end of companionship—a delicate tonal allusion to what the end between two lovers sounds like, reinforced by appearances from two different vocalists. Influenced by fellow Australian folk and indie-pop groups—like Angus & Julia Stone—Little Guilt are displaying serious potential. Written by Brian Garcia

Self-taught artist-producer Chandler Jewels burst onto the scene this year, and his debut project, Insomnia, has only continued to solidify the 20 year-old’s burgeoning star potential. Amongst the myriad of memorable tracks is “She Don’t Wanna Stay — a tasteful, genre-bending cut that combines Jewels’ emotive vocals with dark, brooding production. Such a contrast only further accentuates the song’s dynamism and indicates a defiance of genre norms that is slowly becoming a staple of Jewels’ wo...

Self-taught artist-producer Chandler Jewels burst onto the scene this year, and his debut project, Insomnia, has only continued to solidify the 20 year-old’s burgeoning star potential. Amongst the myriad of memorable tracks is “She Don’t Wanna Stay — a tasteful, genre-bending cut that combines Jewels’ emotive vocals with dark, brooding production. Such a contrast only further accentuates the song’s dynamism and indicates a defiance of genre norms that is slowly becoming a staple of Jewels’ wo...

Perth-based artist Newport doesn't have a ton of songs to his name, but his small batch of reflective indie-pop tracks are impressive. His latest, "Two Friends," describes a decaying friendship, and his the lengths he'd go to maintain it. With its thudding kick and captivating bass-line, this track will gravitate to fans of current alt-pop artists like Dijon, Aries, Dominic Fike, so be sure to catch it and keep an ear out for more. Written by Brian Garcia

Perth-based artist Newport doesn't have a ton of songs to his name, but his small batch of reflective indie-pop tracks are impressive. His latest, "Two Friends," describes a decaying friendship, and his the lengths he'd go to maintain it. With its thudding kick and captivating bass-line, this track will gravitate to fans of current alt-pop artists like Dijon, Aries, Dominic Fike, so be sure to catch it and keep an ear out for more. Written by Brian Garcia

Brisbane-based artist Yb. caught our attention this year with an impressive array of singles, and today, we’re excited to feature the title track off of his debut EP, Blackphemy — a comforting, subtle exploration of the dull landscape life paints when we miss someone. Coupling a soft, brooding vocal with skillful writing, Yb.’s crafted a song with intention and gentleness that is ever-present throughout. “Blackphemy” carries a sense of direction and variety while staying true to its sonic ide...

Brisbane-based artist Yb. caught our attention this year with an impressive array of singles, and today, we’re excited to feature the title track off of his debut EP, Blackphemy — a comforting, subtle exploration of the dull landscape life paints when we miss someone. Coupling a soft, brooding vocal with skillful writing, Yb.’s crafted a song with intention and gentleness that is ever-present throughout. “Blackphemy” carries a sense of direction and variety while staying true to its sonic ide...

How do you move on from someone when you see them in everything? Denmark-based singer-songwriter, William Torp, begs this question on his hauntingly-beautiful track, “still u’re all i’m thinking about”. Combining looming, melancholy vocals with airy production, Torp expertly captures the loneliness of longing for someone that isn’t coming back. Songs like these can be difficult to execute, most notably because they rely so heavily on the artist’s writing ability, but Torp succeeds in displayi...

How do you move on from someone when you see them in everything? Denmark-based singer-songwriter, William Torp, begs this question on his hauntingly-beautiful track, “still u’re all i’m thinking about”. Combining looming, melancholy vocals with airy production, Torp expertly captures the loneliness of longing for someone that isn’t coming back. Songs like these can be difficult to execute, most notably because they rely so heavily on the artist’s writing ability, but Torp succeeds in displayi...

Inspired by ultra-vulnerable songwriters like Elliot Smith and Tracy Chapman, 24-year-old artist Blondshell (fka BAUM) returned to the music scene guns-blazing with her debut single “Olympus”—a murky tale outlining a toxic relationship where romance is desolate. Between a growingly identifiable vocal and looming guitars, she delivers a performance both devastating and liberating here. Now several releases in, Blondshell is continuing to turn heads in a way that only further confirms her star ...

Inspired by ultra-vulnerable songwriters like Elliot Smith and Tracy Chapman, 24-year-old artist Blondshell (fka BAUM) returned to the music scene guns-blazing with her debut single “Olympus”—a murky tale outlining a toxic relationship where romance is desolate. Between a growingly identifiable vocal and looming guitars, she delivers a performance both devastating and liberating here. Now several releases in, Blondshell is continuing to turn heads in a way that only further confirms her star ...