[Weekly Playlist] altopalo
New York four-piece altopalo has made a name for themselves conjuring an experimental mix of ambient, electronic, and guitar music. Beneath their alien musical transmissions, altopalo grapple with modern themes of anxiety, embracing fear and the rejection of self-care as a lifestyle brand. The decontextualization of instruments in their compositions allows listeners to dive into every layer of…
[Weekly Playlist] Hannah Lucia
We were first won over by UK electro-R&B artist Hannah Lucia when we heard her 2015 single "Don't Hold Out." Full-bodied synths and Hannah's earnest vocals grabbed us from the get. Hannah kicks off 2020 with a new single "Sorry for the Mistakes," which sees the singer delivering her trademark raw, sensual vocals. Lamenting her own flaws within relationships, it’s a bold, vulnerable return…
[Weekly Playlist] Kyra
West London R&B artist Kyra is ready to stampede into your heart. The charismatic singer's vocal acrobatics are unparalleled in her latest emotionally charged single "Stampede." Explosive instrumentals built on jazz inspired percussion and unruly synths serve as the perfect backdrop for this rising star.
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[Weekly Playlist] Janet May
Activism has always been the cornerstone of singer-songwriter Janet May's music, in part emulating artists she grew up listening to who carried powerful political or social messages in their songs. May started her career singing backup for Bombay Bicycle Club and now through her solo material strives to shine a light on issues she's personally passionate about. Her latest single "New York, I Am…
[Weekly Playlist] ABISHA
British R&B artist ABISHA's music speaks to the urgency of representation, and the radical beauty of self-acceptance. Growing up as the only mixed-race student in her school (her mother’s English and from Devon, her father’s of Jamaican descent), ABISHA felt she didn't quite fit in. Once she settled in London, ABISHA began to find the sense of belonging that had eluded her back home. “For the…
Weekly Playlist: Surfaces
Surfaces is the project of Texas-based best friends Colin Padalecki and Forrest Frank who've recently released the music video for their single “Sunday Best.” In the video, the boys of Surfaces break up the boring 9-5 with a slew of party favors and good vibes, ultimately bringing the office workers to their feet for a massive dance fest.
“Sunday Best” comes from the band’s new album "Where…
Weekly Playlist: Odette Peters
Yesterday was National Redhead Day so we're celebrating a new favorite of ours - meet Odette Peters. The 21-year-old Manchester native recently introduced herself with the debut single "What A Lovely Day," a tune that's dressed in a smoke-y jazz club vibe. Having grown up on a soulful diet of Nina Simone and Diana Ross, Peters naturally gravitated towards creating neo-soul music herself.…
Weekly Playlist: Girl Wilde
Angst-pop powerhouse Girl Wilde has revealed her debut EP, "Probably Crying," a five-track journey through the good, bad, and ugly of the human experience. Through her lyrics, Girl Wilde approaches the oft-taboo topics of depression, anxiety, and female sex positivity with a radiant confidence. Her musicality is equally as rebellious, blurring genre boundaries with bombastic punk-inspired riffs,…