KAELI
KAELI’s latest single ‘Fires’ is a rousing pop anthem that evokes the electric intensity of first love. Blending pulsing guitar riffs with KAELI’s characteristically powerful vocals, ‘Fires’ is a rallying cry against complacency. Nostalgic lyrics and smooth melodic hooks are paired with a gritty production style and textured, industrial sound that nods towards artists like Nothing But Thieves and Paramore by way of Sigrid. KAELI says: “I could see so vividly the beach I would go to with my friends, the bonfire where we’d drink and dance like we’d never grow old. With ‘Fires’ I wanted to capture that feeling. It’s nostalgic for those times, but not about longing to be back there – it’s a call to arms to rekindle that fire in yourself here and now. To live with that intensity, rather than numbing yourself to the world. It’s a song to blast in the car and sing along to at the top of your lungs”. Listen below.

Orla Monelle
Orla Monelle is an independent Pop/R&B artist based in Dublin. Growing up in Belgium with Irish parents, she was surrounded by all kinds of music. From the Irish trad her father played, to the French songs she listened to in Brussels, she was always exploring new genres. At just 17 years old she moved to Dublin and has since performed around multiple venues in Ireland, including the well known Dublin showcase, The Ruby Sessions. New single ‘Selfish’ was co-written by Orla Monelle, songwriter Edward O’Mahony and producer Alex O’Keeffe. It is a Pop/R&B song that explores the story of staying in a relationship out of fear of loneliness rather than love. The narrator of the song struggles with feelings of guilt and jumps between acknowledging the selfish behaviour as well as trying to justify it. With its powerful bass line, vintage keys and layered vocals, ‘Selfish’ brings back the slick grooves of 90s R&B. Orla says, “I originally started writing this song in a session with Edward and that’s when the line ‘I’m only Selfish cause I’m lonely’ came out. I put the song away for a few months until I showed it to Alex in a session. He loved the vibe and I felt connected with that lyric again. Deep down we usually know when we’re not with the right person but it can still be hard to walk away and face being alone.” Listen below.

SoCalTheory
SoCalTheory releases a new song ‘Phone-Tag’. ‘Phone-Tag’ takes the listeners on a journey of playing phone tag with your friends to share the latest happenings in Nayla Savannah’s life. ‘Phone-Tag’ was written after breaking up with her best friend and getting in a crazy car wreck that left Nayla with a concussion for a couple of months. ‘Phone-Tag’ was recorded in the Sturage in Long Beach, California. ‘Phone-Tag’ was produced by Bigg Shmezz. Nayla Savannah is a theatre sound designer, actress and musician in her own right. Nayla was born and raised in Compton Ca. Her spoken-word and introspective approach fosters a confessional tone, one that is as candid as it is deliberate. She began making music in high school and continued to explore the journey of making music. She makes music with her heart, sharing experiences she has had to help someone else on their journey. She is inspired by the all of the greats including Jill Scott, Queen Latifah, Missy Elliot and Nelly. Listen to ‘Phone-Tag’ below.

Sarah Heneghan
‘Petrichor’ paints a picture of a dry and dusty plain, crying out for water. As the song progresses, a downpour grows, painted by overdubbed washy cymbal tracks, deep bass tones and bright, fresh synth chords. It’s the grounding, earthy, summer single from Sheffield-based drummer Sarah Heneghan’s debut album, Power Out. Sarah says, “‘Petrichor’ was initially written for an old project, but the rearrangement lent itself beautifully to pure electronics and drums, with gorgeous washy cymbal work and deep bass tones. Live, ‘Petrichor’ is the subversive show-ending piece, allowing everyone to feel refreshed and grounded after a symphony of flashing lights, hard beats, and chaotic drumming.” Listen below.

The Redroom
The Redroom continue to cement themselves into the Manchester music scene as they announce their latest single, ‘Coffee (What It’s Like To Fall in love). Building on the band’s pop sensibilities, ‘Coffee’ follows ear-worming synths and saxophone melodies backing a tale of young love from frontwoman Jess Lewis-Ward. Upbeat and bright in its intentions, ‘Coffee’ puts a foot forward to be a soundtrack for the summer. Continuing to mesh together the old with the new, The Redroom have mastered the art of creating their own multi-genre sound backed by Lewis-Ward’s talent for colourful, witty and insightful storytelling. ‘Coffee’ is the band’s first step into a form of new age indie-pop songwriting, combining the likes of layered brass with the band’s signature acoustic sound. Jess says, “I actually wrote ‘Coffee’ when I was 16, during the first lockdown. Left it in a back pocket for a few years then circled back to it when the band started to explore a different style of writing. It went through quite a few phases before the final finished product but I feel like it encapsulates our new sound, alongside my younger self. I guess you could say it’s about young love and feeling love romantically properly for the first time.” Listen below.

The Froobz
The Froobz are an alternative punk band based in Central Scotland incorporating inspiration from the 80s New Wave from bands including Talking Heads and Sonic Youth with modern twists influenced by bands such as Destroy Boys and Slaves. They bring out the topic of pushing their feminist views through their punchy sounds and strong lyrics, guaranteed to leave a memorable vibe within the female punk scene. Their latest release ‘Ur Mums Guide to Life’ is a reflection of past experiences from when your mum asks “Are you really going out in that?”. “As a women in modern day society it is common that women are abducted and cat called etc for ‘what they are wearing or how they are acting’,” explain the band. “The list of what a woman can do on her own without threat of being targeted is becoming smaller and smaller and women are going out often under constant worry of something happening to them. ‘Ur Mums Guide to Life’ is our reflection on this matter, how we just want to ‘Wear what I wanna, Do what I wanna, Act how I wanna’.” Listen below.

INFINITIES
INFINITIES is a melodic Emo Pop/Hip-Hop artist based in Adelaide, known for creating music about the idea of love living for infinity. New single ‘PARTICLES’ is out now. Embark on a cosmic journey through ‘PARTICLES’, a melodic tale of unity and separation. ‘PARTICLES’ weaves the story of two souls entwined, coming together as one before drifting apart into the vast universe as two distinct particles. With poignant lyrics and captivating melodies, ‘PARTICLES’ captures the essence of love’s transient beauty and the eternal dance of interconnectedness. Listen below.

Frankie Bird
Frankie Bird is a 23 year old indie pop/rock singer-songwriter from Reading, UK. Since beginning to write songs at age 14 and performing live at local pubs from the age of 16, Frankie has penned a multitude of songs to hone her craft. These live events introduced her to artists such as The Beatles and Oasis. Frankie has written a wide collection of original songs which range from catchy indie tunes to emotional ballads. She champions authenticity and storytelling and is credited as the sole writer for all of her music. Her guitar based songs have been noted for their thoughtful, personal lyrics and memorable melodies. Comparisons have been drawn to The Cranberries, Wolf Alice and beabadoobee. Grassroots is the debut EP from Frankie Bird. It is an introspective concept record about moving to London and the challenges of the music industry. It was recorded in a north London studio earlier this year, utilising jangly electric guitars and crashing drums. Lyrically, it deals with themes such as growing up, social anxiety and self-belief. Listen to ‘Background’ below.

Noxi
Rising singer, producer and DJ Noa Waxman, professionally known as Noxi, is thrilled to announce the release of her second single, ‘Sandwich Song.’ This bubbly pink pop track, with its humorous lyrics, sweet production and uplifting vocals will leave listeners smiling and humming along to the phrase “Love is like a Messy Sandwich” all day long. With ‘Sandwich Song’ , Noxi created a lighthearted and funny track which manages to be both entertaining and vulnerable, whilst maintaining a stylish electropop aesthetic. Written and produced by Noxi herself, ‘Sandwich Song’ explores her fear of confrontation in a relationship. After hitting the first bump in the road with her partner, Noxi had to admit to herself that no relationship can exist conflict-free no matter how much one tries to avoid it. She came to the creative conclusion that love is like a sandwich; it’s tasty, nutritious, filling-but in order to enjoy it you have to accept the occasional mess. Produced in her music studio in Tel Aviv, Noxi crafted ‘Sandwich Song’ to be a sugar sweet pop track, reminiscent of 2000s female pop songs. The song’s electronic instrumentation, soulful bass and steady beat create an irresistible uplifting vibe, which allows the honesty and humor of her lyrics to reach the listener with ease. Listen below.

Winn Rose
After the epic release of her last single ‘deep dive’, Winn Rose is ready to release another heartache anthem with her latest single ‘Rough’. An exploration of long distance love, and everything that comes with it, ‘Rough’ is sure to be the next addition to your lovesick playlist. Having natural leanings towards performance, Winn Rose delved deep into the world of music during her teen years, growing from a shy child into a confident and passionate young woman through her exploration of music. Having released her first single at the young age of 18, music has been at the forefront of Winn Rose’s life for the better part of the last decade. Picking up the guitar and integrating that into her process, her songwriting has taken off to new levels, evident in her live shows with her band, and her last single ‘deep dive’. Regularly gracing Melbourne stages with either just her guitar, or her full band, Winn Rose has solidified her place within the Melbourne Singer-Songwriter scene. With lilting melodies, infectious hooks, and lush harmonies, ‘Rough’ is an undeniable earworm, and just another example of her incredible songwriting. Finding the perfect balance between organic and electric, tied together expertly to pull our focus to Winn Rose’s stunning vocals and lyrics, this latest record from Winn Rose is just a taste of what we can continue to expect from her. Listen below.

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Sofia Gobbi
Sofia Gobbi is a 24 year-old singer-songwriter born to an Italian father and Californian mother. She was raised in a small town in Italy and has been writing songs since she was 8. Her music combines a Beatles-like love for melody with poetic yet conversational lyrics that are vulnerable, honest, and oh-so relatable. Since moving to London a year ago, Sofia has been recording and producing with a friend at Baltic Studios, and her debut single ‘Ten’ is out now. The song is a heartwarming ballad about the challenges that come with growing up and moving out for the first time, which can be daunting and lonely. Whether you’re going through a quarter or mid-life crisis, or are simply feeling nostalgic, it’s one of those universal songs that everyone can relate to – especially lyrics like, “When did I stop holding my dad’s hand in public?”. If you’re a fan of ‘Landslide’ by Fleetwood Mac, ‘Stop This Train’ by John Mayer, or ‘We’re Going to be Friends’ by The White Stripes”, Sofia Gobbi’s ‘Ten’ is definitely the song for you. Listen below.

Prudns
Queer Naarm-based alt-pop creator Prudns (she/they) returns with an entirely self-composed and produced banger called ‘Riddle’. After months of gigging alongside Australian bands like Telenova, Skeleten and Sex on Toast, Prudns’ production prowess is evident in this highly elevated track. ‘Riddle’ is inspired by the late 90s and early 2000s pop and contains Prudns’ calling card – a generous dosage of synths and a smothering of kinetic beats. The lyrics tell the story of Prudns’ journey with depression recounting their lowest moment to when she found herself again. Listen below.

Shannon Curtis
Although Shannon Curtis has been making music for 25 years—first as the frontwoman for a Christian-lite rock band in her twenties while a pastor’s wife, then as a chanteuse divorcée composing broken-hearted love songs after leaving both her marriage and her religion—she found her stride when she stopped trying to “make it” and instead leaned into the community of people that had formed around her music over the years. She has just released her new album Good To Me. “‘Good to Me’ is the last song on the concept album of the same name, which came out of an intentional journey I took last year to connect with my personal peace and power in hard times,” explains Shannon. “At the end of that journey, I wanted to make a commitment to myself to continue this work, because I learned that cultivating serenity and agency within myself will always only be up to me. So that’s what ‘Good to Me’ is: it’s a promise I made—and make every day—to myself, that no matter how the hard times come and go, I will be good to myself.” Listen below.

Frankie Bird
‘Never Did Me Any Good’ is the third single from 22 year old indie pop/rock singer-songwriter Frankie Bird. Out now, it is an uptempo indie reflection on trying to fit in with lyrics touching upon identity and self-acceptance. It was recorded in a north London studio a few months ago, utilising jangly electric guitars and crashing drums. Frankie Bird grew up in Reading and developed her songwriting through performing live in local pubs at age 16, inspired by the music of Oasis and The Beatles which was often played there. She moved to London in late 2021 to pursue her career in music, becoming a regular on the open mic circuit and proving popular with audiences across the city. Her guitar based music has been noted for its personal lyrics and authenticity. Comparisons have been drawn to bands such as The Cranberries. Her latest track ‘Never Did Me Any Good’ shows a different side to Bird’s songwriting through the energetic feel. Listen below.

Kristen Grainger
Kristen Grainger & True North is a bluegrass-leaning Americana powerhouse of terrific songwriting, lush vocals and crazy-good instrumentalists. Fronted by singer-songwriter Kristen Grainger, the band is comprised of multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter Dan Wetzel and Pacific Northwest bluegrass superstars Martin Stevens (mandolin, octave mandolin, fiddle, vocals) and Josh Adkins (upright bass, vocals), both formerly of the Bluegrass Regulators.When some realities feel too difficult and upsetting to take in, a song can help. “I wrote ‘Buckeye State,’ recounting the recent news of an Ohio girl, raped and pregnant at age 10, as a call to rethink perceptions of right and wrong and what it means to be human,” explains Kristen. “The unspeakable cruelty of her situation is emblematic of arbitrary and misogynistic policies in many parts of the US. It’s time to take action, hands joined across conventional barriers, in an unbreakable chain of resolve.” Listen below.

Heron Rana
Heron Rana is a musician, saxophonist, singer, poet, songwriter, producer, and mother from California. She plays her original music, in collaboration with other excellent artists. Her music has influences of jazz, hip-hop, neo-soul, and Brasilian music. She is in the process of releasing In All Her Glory, an EP based on real life stories, created by women, dedicated to women and about women and non-binary people. Singles are being released every couple of weeks to complete the 5 song EP. The EP will be fully released by the end of January. ‘Women’ is a song about the love between women. “The strength and community that is created when we love eachother, support one another, raise each others children together, make art and music and culture together, listen to each others pain and problem solve together, party together, romance together,” says Heron. Listen below.

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Oriana Curls
Oriana Curls is a French artist based in London. Having a successful career as an international performer, singer and songwriter, she’s now releasing her new EP Curlsworld with focus track ‘Soldier of Love’. Talking about mental health and inner growth, she’s presenting her new electro pop project, mixing art, story telling and dark sounds. Oriana has been working on Curlsworld for many years. It is a multidimentional concept that she finally decided to turn into music with this three track EP, exploring new electronic sounds thanks to producer Joe Rodwell. “I wanted to create a world where people are able to be who they are, to create and express themselves freely,” says Oriana. “It can be a challenging journey to get there and this piece of work reflects those struggles, as a person and an artist. This song is about raising awareness on mental health issues. Being a soldier of love is like being a protector, and during my launch we also raised money for charity BAPAM, in order to support performers during difficult times.” Listen to ‘Soldier of Love’ below.

Zoltar
Zoltar are a fuzz trio from Sweden and have just released their third single ‘Bury’. a naive and energetic stoner/sludge/doom track born from punk and rock ‘n roll. “Its an ode to late LG Petrov of Entombed who was one of our biggest sources of inspiration for such a long time,” explain the band. “Not just as a showman but also all the stories from parties and shit he got going on. We miss him a lot even tough we didn’t know him personally.” Listen below.

Josefine Landelius
Josefine Landelius is a singer-songwriter from Strängnäs, Sweden. Her interest for music began at a young age with dreams of singing and performing all over the world. At the age of 22 she decided to follow that dream and enrolled in an education in singing which slowly developed into Josefine writing her own songs. Her new single ‘Somewhere far away’ is about “wanting to escape reality and just dream away for a while,” she explains. “To be aware of where you are at the moment might not be the best, and at the same time know what you need to get out of there, in this case going somewhere far away. It’s a catchy pop song where the simplicity takes place and the melodies and vocals are in focus.” The song was written by Josefine and producer Liam Erixon at a 3hour camp while they were studying together at Songwriters Academy of Sweden in Örnsköldsvik. Listen below.

Frankie Bird
‘Campfire’ is the second single from 22 year old indie pop/rocksinger-songwriter Frankie Bird. It is a summery indie rock track about staying true to yourself and not letting anybody change you. It was recorded in North London a few months ago, utilising electric guitars anda pulsating bass line. Frankie Bird grew up in Reading, UK and developed her songwriting through performing live in local pubs at age 16, inspired by the music of Oasis and The Beatles which was often played there. She moved to London in late 2021 to pursue her career in music, becoming a regular on the open mic circuit and proving popular with audiences across the city. Her guitar based music has been noted for its personal lyrics and authenticity. Frankie released her debut single indie pop/rock anthem ‘Younger Dreams’ in April. Her follow up single ‘Campfire’ shows a different side to her diverse songwriting. Listen below.

NOR KIN4LIFE
As an all around creative and entertainer, Hip Hop artist, producer, engineer, photographer, videographer, director, editor, artist mentor, actor and writer, NOR KIN4LIFE effortlessly manages many hats. Born and raised in Mt. Vernon, NY, a town known for it’s contribution to hip hop with artists like Al B Sure, Heavy D and P Diddy, NOR wrote her first song at 8 years old which led her to music production. Her latest single is called ‘Like Nipsey’. “‘Like Nipsey’ is a tribute to the late great Nipsey Hussle,” says NOR. “Produced and written by myself, the listener is taken on a lyrical ride that is meant to inspire. Keep going and believing in yourself, anyone can be great just don’t give up!” Listen below.

Taylor Thomas
Taylor Thomas is a 21 year old LGBT singer-songwriter from South East London. She has recently released her new album Goodbye Past, Hello Future. She wrote the songs on the album about mental health and non gender specific love songs. Taylor’s current favourite song from the record is ‘Burnouts’. “I wanted to write a song about feeling Burntout,” explains Taylor. “A song about feeling like the world was burning. And about two normal people being in love who couldn’t do anything to stop the way the world was heading. Being sadly happy about the fact that it was all ending. Watching the world burn but being in love with each over. And happy that they were together. ‘We can toast marshmallows around the fire of the world'” Listen below.

Castle Hughes
Perth born rising music artist Castle Hughes releases ‘Fairplay,’ the follow-up to her 2021 debut single ‘Moving On.’ Castle Hughes’ new release reveals a maturation of her extraordinary talents, blending organic, retro and electro elements to create a spellbinding contemporary pop track with hooks, heart and integrity. As Castle says about her latest release, “This song was written during my last year of high school (2021). I was really struggling, seemed to be at conflict with everyone and felt not good enough. I had another argument with my mum and this song kind of spewed out post argument.” The song’s lyrics explores the nuances of relationship dynamics, with an emphasis on relinquishing control. ‘Fairplay’ merges a hypnotic rhythm to swathes of melodic magic, all highlighted by Castle’s incredible vocal performance—controlled yet enticing. ‘Fairplay’ outlines more than just a personal awakening but a creative one and is sure to resonate with many. Listen below.

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