Isabel Rumble
Isabel Rumble invites listeners into a cocoon of reflection on the subtleties of love, nature and human relationships. Drawing influence from folk roots, Rumble offers a sound similar to Laura Marling and Lisa Hannigan, with warm clear vocals accompanied by acoustic guitar. Her intuitively crafted songs define an observant and soul-stirring emerging young artist. A revealing and raw track ‘Precious Burden’ explores the intricacies of commitment in a long term relationship. ‘Precious Burden’ is a powerful debut single release and taster of what’s to come from one of Australia’s new contemporary-folk voices. “The first lyrics were written on a plane, as I flew away from my partner and the tiny home we were living in”, reflects Rumble. “I was laying out the gritty realities of a long-term relationship. This person represented both safety and sacrifice, and I was figuring out that this balance will always be shifting.” Listen below.

Kerrin Connolly
Kerrin Connolly is a DIY indie rock musician based in the greater Boston area. Known globally for their influence on YouTube, Kerrin has spent the last decade uploading covers and original songs from home, utilizing anything from frying pans, toaster ovens, bass ukuleles, and everything in between. The time spent video-editing earned this artist a tight-knit and dedicated community of music loving nerds but it wasn’t until 2019 when Kerrin released their debut album Almost. Since then they have regularly peppered streaming services with self-produced singles all throughout the pandemic. A concoction of bedroom power pop and clever ballads, Connolly creates toe-tapping tunes with heart. Their new EP Don’t Be Afraid promises a bigger sound than ever. With 6 songs and lyrical inspirations such as Greek mythology, Mark Twain, and closet-dwelling monsters, there is plenty to look forward to. “This EP in general explores fear from multiple angles. Anxiety, control, facing the big scary stuff, coming to terms with change – but the title track ‘Don’t Be Afraid’ specifically divulges worries within my closest relationships,” explains Kerrin. “It’s about hoping the people you love aren’t scared by the darkest parts of you, which I think everyone relates to on some level. For me, the core of this song is my worry that the way I’ve learned how to love has been damaged by past emotional abuse, and now I’m desperately trying to closet the monstery tendencies. Whether or not this is true, it’s certainly cathartic to work through it to such a dancy bop.” Listen below.

Katie Wellenberg
‘Let You Go’ is Katie Wellenberg ́s second single of her upcoming storytelling album Time Will Tell. Following her progressive Americana-pop single ‘Gambler’, Katie Wellenberg has dropped the first ballad off her upcoming studio album, which is set for release beginning of October. ‘Let you Go’ comes with poetic, bitter-sweet lyrics and the soft vocals, that Katie is known for. “I wanted to paint the emotion of letting someone go with imagery lyrics. Being a hobby painter, strong visuals always grab my attention. In music, lyrics are just as important to my ears as a compelling melody or performance is.” says Katie. The record Time Will Tell takes listeners on a journey from heartbreak to healing via the various stages of grief. “The album took months to be recorded, because I wanted to get things right without compromising. I really honed in on arrangement and storytelling elements and hope that these song babies will be well received.” says the artist. ‘Let You Go’ was recorded and produced by Alex Keogh at Munich Sessions Studio and mastered by Libertree Berlin. Listen below.

Sunday Lemonade
Fizzy duo Sunday Lemonade (Tys and Loz) have released their explosive new single ‘See You Sometime’; a bitter-sweet Folk-Rock treasure disguised as an uplifting Pop bop. The track leads you through the deliberations of two people deciding to part ways, and can be found on all music streaming platforms. After touring the country relentlessly for over three and half years, Sunday Lemonade have well and truly squeezed their way into Aussie hearts. Known for their high-energy performance style and infectious joy, these lemons pack a lotta punch. The pair feel that the new single ‘See You Sometime’ is a new chapter for their recorded music, with producer Spud Thompson (The Midwayers, Coco Michelle) capturing the dynamism and lively spirit that comes with their live performance. ‘See You Sometime’ is the first of a run of tracks due for release later this year, recorded at Elusive Creative in Dromana, on Boon Wurrung Country. “Even after many one-way ticket purchases to leave behind everything that’s comfortable for the great unknown, closing a chapter never gets easier,” explains Loz. ” This song has developed substantially over the years and has travelled with me since it was written, while amidst backpacking and a snow season in Canada, then eventually released as a heartbreak, soft-folk song for a solo project. It was Tyson’s rock influence that really developed the other side of the story, creating an interesting contrast of sombre lyrics blended with the uplifting musicality giving that feeling ofexcitement for a new adventure.” Listen below.

Big Tasty
Aotearoa funk and soul band Big Tasty is proud to announce the release of their new single ‘Diamond Eyed Crazy’. Big Tasty are a 9 piece funk party ready to shake your socks off. Led by diminutive powerhouse front woman Manuela Ovalle Herrera and backed by a full horn section, Big Tasty lay down some hard hitting dance music and will make you groove. For the past few years Big Tasty has been a hard working live band, making people dance at every show without fail, and packing every stage with talented musicians. Regarding the song itself, the band say: “‘Diamond Eyed’ is a depiction of a strong independent woman that at times may be misconstrued due to her outward appearance and ambition for riches. She’s has confidence in all aspects of her character and will not waver from her true self in her journey to find her glitz and glamour. We often take ourselves for granted on what we are capable of and the opinions of others – though important some may be – can actually be a deterrent. What she represents to me is someone with a conviction strong enough to push past any doubts and struggles, that will pave the way to success in what ever form/shape that may take; She represents being true to oneself.” Listen below.

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The OhNos

Meet The OhNos, a Swedish quartet dedicated to delivering morbid power pop and energetic live shows. Since their inception in 2014, the band has toured Scandinavia, Spain, Croatia and Switzerland, treating audiences to their melodic mix of 60s ga-rage, 70s punk rock and 90s indie. Debut EP Queens Of The Underworld (2015) was followed by the album Sounds From The Basement (2017). 2021 has been spent on preparing the release of The OhNos’ sophomore album Waving from Hades: 11 tracks dealing with life’s absurdities through howls and hand-claps, fuzzy riffs and swampy blues. Their latest single from the upcoming album is ‘Kiss The Boot’. The band say: ”’Kiss The Boot’ is about hitting rock bottom, but embracing it and inviting others to join you at the bottom. To bow down and kiss the boot. The song is our attempt at sounding like an arena rock band. Hope you enjoy it!” Listen below.

Ellette

Ellette is a Swiss-British artist and songwriter, born and raised in Geneva, Switzerland. She began writing lyrics and melodies when she was 10, and credits Melanie Martinez and Ariana Grande as some of her biggest influences. She moved to London in 2018 to further pursue music and is currently studying a Master’s degree in Songwriting and Production. Meaning ‘little elf’ in old Anglo-Saxon, Ellette has been a lover of Fairytales and Disney for as long as she can remember, so much so that they inspired her upcoming album, Her Own Little Fairytale. Ellette’s pop-infused singles, ‘Charming’ and ‘Don’t Trust Strangers’ will support the launch for her debut album. This project stems from creative collaborations with multi-talented artists and musicians, such as Jagun, Maddie Ashman and FADENT. “‘Don’t Trust Strangers’ was inspired by the story of Little Red Riding Hood, and is about feeling disappointed with the person you’ve met or the relationship you are in,” explains Ellette. “It can also be about not recognising the person you fell in love with.” Listen below.

Emily Mercer

Emily Mercer is a singer-songwriter based in Manchester, UK. With deep vocals, rich chords and punchy hooks her piano-driven songs fit somewhere in the alternative/indie bracket, fusing her Folk, Jazz and Pop influences. Mercer’s songs create drama through soaring melodies, striking harmony and sharp lyricism. Her work has attracted comparisons to artists such as Fiona Apple, Kate Bush, Joan Armatrading and Weyes Blood, as well as to Jazz singers of the past. Emily has released her first single of the year ‘Maybe Then’. Developed alongside producer Andrew Raphael (credits include Blossoms, Everything Everything, Nadine Shah) ‘Maybe Then’, is a cathartic rejection of perfectionism, simultaneously dark and uplifting – a stark atmospheric shift from Mercer’s previous work. The song represents a release, reflected in the tense piano chords and drone-like instrumentation which builds and builds before erupting into a euphoric, crashing instrumental. Mercer says “On a personal level, ‘Maybe Then’ is like a mantra. As artists we have a tendency to get wrapped up in the smallest details, and this extreme perfectionism is the number one enemy of creation. To me, this song signifies the end of waiting for things to be perfect, of waiting to be accepted or validated.” Listen below.

Katie Wellenberg

Many people are familar with those seemingly perfect relationships. Be it their own relationship or people in their surrounding that seem to keep up a façade no matter the costs. Life is messy and so are people. These kind of relationships can be painful and traumatizing and as a result LA based lyricist and screenwriter Lynda Levy and Munich-based singer-songwriter Katie Wellenberg teamed up to create a song about the topic. ‘That Magic Stuff’ pulls listeners into a toxic romantic partnership that looks shiny on the outside, but is empty of true love. The country ballad makes you think of old school country classics by Faith Hill or Martina McBride with a simply, clean production and enticing slide guitars to underline the tragedy. Listen below.

Lōwli

Following on from her 2020 release ‘Cavalry’, Galway composer Lōwli (aka Roisin Lowry) has released a new single. ‘Epiphany’ is the first single from Lōwli’s upcoming EP Otherworld which will be released later this year. A neoclassical instrumental piece, ‘Epiphany’ opens with a playful piano melody accompanied by hushed, harmonised strings. This develops towards a powerful and cinematic peak, an energetic tapestry of weaving string melodies and arpeggiated piano. ‘Epiphany’ portrays hints of Olafur Arnalds, Max Richter and Agnes Obel, while maintaining Lōwli’s distinctively ethereal, enchanting sound. Lōwli describes the composition: “This piece depicts the feeling of a new experience or circumstance in your life. Something that suddenly changes your perspective and allows you to feel clarity and understanding. To me, these moments of clarity can be fleeting but empowering, and I hoped to capture this feeling within this piece.” Listen below.

Luna XIII

Luna XIII are a 3 piece band based out of California. Blending elements of doom, sludge, shoegaze, Stoner metal, psych and folk – some describe them as ‘doom-gaze’ or ‘feather metal’ (“somewhere between the lines of ethereal heaviness and some kind of fuzzy haze”, they say). They have recently released their new single ‘Dragging Your Anchor’ off of their upcoming EP Crimson Tides. The track ‘Dragging your anchor’ could be described as feathery doom – combining the intensity of free falling above open flames while simultaneously floating on an ethereal wave – instrumentally creating what feels like a brooding mood. Listen below.

Ashlyn Uribe

Ashlyn Uribe is a 26 years old, queer, indie pop artist based out of Charlotte, NC. With a background in acting and vocal training, she has always loved performing and being on stage. She released her debut single, ‘Take Your Time’ in the summer of 2019 and has been releasing music and playing shows locally with her producer and drummer, Michael Finster ever since. She considers her style to be pretty high-femme, and would describe her sound as bright, warm and aromatic. Her goal is to create a balance between raw, honest lyricism and fun, high-energy production that people want to move to and feel their most comfortable. Her latest single is ‘bleed & bloom’. “I wrote this track to paint a picture of what it feels like to be fully submerged in party culture while battling with social anxiety, the odd feeling of that dichotomy,” Ashlyn explains. “It’s a dance between self-actualization & self doubt. I wanted themes of addiction and mental health to be a part of the song because those things are very real to me and I felt my audience could relate, but I wanted the production of the track as a whole to be ambient, sexy and energetic at the same time.” Listen below.

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