Grizzly Coast (Alannah Kavanagh) has been sharpening her songwriting, growing her loyal following, and tightening her live show in Toronto’s vibrant live music scene, supporting acts like Fast Romantics and Begonia. Her music successfully blends dreamy guitar rock sensibilities with a trademark thoughtful lyricism. New single, ‘Washed,’ is a powerful rallying cry against indifference and stagnancy, urging listeners to take control of their lives and reject passivity. Born from a spontaneous and collaborative jam session between Alannah and her husband, Kyle, the track captures the essence of embracing action. The song’s message is a reminder to confront apathy and take control of your life.

Last month, Nicole Miglis of Hundred Waters announced her debut solo album, Myopia. So far the alt-pop musician has unveiled ‘All I See Is You’ and ‘Autograph,’ and now she’s back with ‘Lure.’ “The song plays on themes of allure, the shadow of desire, the push and pull, the power struggle of love, the games, the feeling of being reeled in and cast away like a fishing lure,” Miglis said in a statement. The sprawling track comes with a colorful music video by Ian Clontz; watch it below. [via Stereogum]

Fresh off her hit ‘BOYS,’ which SZA proclaimed “fire as hell,” flowerovlove returns with ‘Breaking News’ – a shimmering anthem for lovestruck summer nights. Produced by Duck Blackwell (Louis Tomlinson, Icona Pop) and co-written with her close friend Ines Dunn (Maisie Peters, Astrid S), the euphoric track emerged as the singer-songwriter turned to music to express complicated feelings she didn’t want to talk out with the person causing them. “I was feeling sad when I wrote it, actually,” explains flowerovlove. “I wanted to feel something lovey dovey, so I wanted to manifest feelings through a song.” In the official video for ‘Breaking News,’ flowerovlove finds love at the library and, after bonding over vinyl records, she and her new crush dance their way through the stacks.

Canadian singer-songwriter margø released a new song ‘pity party’ along with a music video. The song is the sixth single off of her upcoming debut album Who Are You When You’re Alone, which is expected to be released in 2024. The inspiration for the track came about after a tumultuous break up. Clapping back at an ex’s guilt trip disguised as an attempt to reconvene, she delivers intoxicating hooks and clever lyricism. The track was written by Cassidy Margolis and Matthew Boda. Produced by Boda. The accompanying video was directed by Tatiana Zagorac. margø said of the song, “’Pity Party’ is a multifaceted song inspired by experiences with toxic relationships – with other people, as well as within myself. This song is an inward look at how it feels to face the consequences of our own actions – and takes a sassy, tongue in cheek approach to the feelings of anxiety and self loathing attached to it.” [via pm studio]

Making a momentous return, GRAMMY® Award-winning history-making superstar Alessia Cara is back with a brand-new single and video for ‘Dead Man’ out now via Def Jam Recordings. It notably marks her first release since 2022 and kicks off what promises to be her biggest and boldest chapter yet. She steps into this era with clear confidence and charisma. Written by Alessia Cara and produced/written by Mike Elizondo, the upbeat track tells the tale of a once loving relationship gone cold and revolves around a jazz-y drumbeat, head-nodding bassline, and boisterous piano melody. Her signature smoky delivery practically hovers above rambunctious horns as she wonders, “If you really care, then why am I feeling you slip right through my hands? If you’re really there, why can I walk right through you? Talking to a dead man.” Speaking on the song, Alessia says, “The song is about a relationship that has come to an end and is like the last final grasp of trying to hold onto what is left of this relationship. Basically, looking at the other person and metaphorically shaking them and saying ‘I am really trying my best to hold here, but if you don’t want to be held onto then there’s nothing left of this’. I feel like I am talking to a dead man.” The video, directed by George Gallardo Kattah, unfolds as a surreal David Lynch-style fever dream. Among many entrancing vignettes, Alessia undergoes a polygraph test administered by a ghostly headless suit. The clip intercuts this trippy exchange with tense close-ups, a silhouetted trumpet solo, and transfixing choreography. It amplifies her outlier spirit loud and clear.

Indie rock juggernauts Eliza And The Delusionals invite you to immerse yourself in the lush tapestry and soundscape of their sophomore album Make It Feel Like The Garden out now via Cooking Vinyl Australia. Crafting a visually and sonically utopian landscape, the album acts as a refuge from the real world, transporting the listener to their own happy place or “garden”. Showcasing their trademark blend of catchy hooks, driving rhythms, and contemplative lyricism, the record is a kaleidoscope of emotions and melodies. The trio have also shared the visuals for their latest single ‘Lately;, featuring Silversun Pickups’ lead vocalist and guitarist Brian Aubert and co-production from Butch Vig (Nirvana, Smashing Pumpkins, Garbage). The accompanying video, which was created by videographer and 3D designer Tom Carroll (@egumei), showcases the darker side of The Garden outside of the dreamy landscape in the artwork. “Seeing this idea come to life has been absolutely amazing and a dream come true for us. The fact that we were able to have a music video of us existing in The Garden from our album artwork, and on top of that have Brian deliver us an iconic performance all the way from LA whilst we filmed our parts in Brisbane. We couldn’t be happier with how it turned out, and Tom Caroll aka egumei has actually worked true magic to bring it to life.” The visual element played a pivotal part in the creation of this album, with guitarist Kurt coming up with the idea of creating a world around the garden where the band could co-exist – a lush, floral and beautiful world that you ‘escape to’ when listening to the record. [via Good Call Live]

Jade Thirlwall – member of former pop monolith Little Mix – has released her debut single, ‘Angel of My Dreams’, and its accompanying music video. The music video for the debut solo single, sees Jade as various pop stars, all running on the hamster wheel of the industry, under the watchful eye of a greedy manager. The video starts with Jade busking – interspersed with shots from real-life Jade’s X Factor audition – as another version of the star in a giant blonde pop star wig, on the short leash of a greedy music manager in a vile tracksuit, is paraded around for paparazzi. As busker Jade begins to sing, the greedy boss’s attention slips from pop star Jade, as he focuses in on his new target – the new angel of his dreams. Oh, it’s all very clever. There’s a lyrical nod to Jade’s past in the song’s first verse that goes: “Sold my soul to a psycho”. ‘Psycho’ happens to sound a lot like ‘SyCo’ – the former label of Little Mix, run by X Factor judge Simon Cowell. A coincidence, we’re sure. Anyway, busker Jade is now the new pop icon, and with a contract signed in blood under her belt, things go well for a while. But then, the greedy boss is seen having an affair with a yet another new Jade, with our original fighting for his attention just as her predecessor did. The video ends with OG Jade back where she started, peering through crowds of fans for the new angel of everyone’s dreams. There’s dance breaks, there’s costume changes, there’s vocals and there’s a ‘Puppet on a String’ sample from Sandie Shaw’s 1967 hit. Speaking about the single, Jade said that ‘Angel of My Dreams’ is intended to be a “pop punch to the face”. “I want people to be like ‘oh my god, I didn’t expect that’ – but then want to listen to it again,” she explained. “I didn’t want to do a safe first single, that was really important to me.” “I’m setting the tone of who I am as an artist on my own. I want people to hear it and be like ‘what the f**k is that song?’. My worst nightmare is for someone to hear my song and go ‘that’s nice’,” the South Shields-born icon and fierce LGBTQ+ ally stated. [via Pink News]

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Lola Aviva – ‘Don’t Fight Me’

Rising singer-songwriter Lola Aviva releases her latest glistening Motown meets pop single ‘Don’t Fight Me’ this June. With its punchy percussion, slick guitar riffs and soul influences ‘Don’t Fight Me’ sees Lola Aviva produce a ferocious single that is destined to empower and resonate with listeners. The track is immensely captivating and is powered by Lola Aviva’s flawless and sensual vocals which elevate the track to another level.

Soft Velvet Lounge – ‘Blood’

Soft Velvet Lounge may be new, but their presence feels anything but. The dream-pop duo was founded in 2020 like most relationships these days, over the internet. Classing them as indie-pop would be correct, but feels narrow-sighted in the context of the intricacies found in their new internet baby Life Of The Party with focus single ‘Blood’.

Jody and the Jerms – ‘The Harder I Try’

Oxford/Wales six-piece indie-rock band Jody And The Jerms release their latest single ‘The Harder I Try’ via their own label JAT-J, mixed and produced by Mark Gardener (Ride) at OX4 Studio. ‘The Harder I Try’ is a shimmering slice of pop gold heavily influenced by the classic indiesound reminiscent of woefully underrated female-fronted indie guitar bands of the 80s and early 90.

Savi Kaboo – ‘Hurting’

As a singer, songwriter, rapper and producer, Savi Kaboo’s alternative sound and style defy borders and easy categorisation, building a diverse sound that draws on her international roots (American-Egyptian and raised in Vienna, Austria). New single ‘Hurting’ is one of the highlights on the project and stands out with Savi’s honeyed vocals laid over a grimy beat as she sings about the dark side of a relationship.

margø – ‘one bad day’

Hailing from the sub-zero tundra of Edmonton, Canada, margø developed an early love for rock as she grew enamoured with classic anthems by the likes of Joan Jett and Blondie, inspired by their ability to empower millions of fans across all demographics. margø puts a modern, dark spin on the style of her predecessors, and she’s here to serve as the voice for anyone struggling to find their own. Her new single, ‘one bad day’ is an unapologetic, empowering alt-z banger about making the decision to not let a toxic relationship hold any power over your life.

COOKIE – ‘Bite The Bullet’

German-born, New York-raised singer, songwriter, producer and dancer COOKIE. brings a versatile sweetness that packs a powerful punch. Infused with catchy melodies, a memorable hook and a classic-sounding groovy R&B production, her new track ‘Bite The Bullet’ is another impressive offering by the emerging artist and will surely propel her rise in the music scene even further.

Ambiere – ‘Thea’

British singer and songwriter Amber, aka Ambiere, is a rising star that explores the many experiences of life through her music whilst incorporating captivating beats and mesmerising vocals. Her latest single ‘Thea’ reveals a track that is straight from the heart, as we see trademark vocals combine with nostalgic effects for an undeniably alluring affair.

Almost Orange – ‘Infatuation’

Sweden natives Maximillian and Sanna are the Stockholm-based producer and singer duo Almost Orange, heavily influenced by electronic and french house. Their sound boasts a Daft Punk-esque style with their latest single ‘Infatuation’ revealing an ever-on trend, pop-tinged affair.

Muo Duo – ‘Raspberry Rocky Road’

Miles From Space and sister Winter emerged into the music scene as two fresh new talents under their Muo Duo moniker, bringing along their array of alluring vocals, captivating beats and trademark Indie meets Hip-Hop vibe. Having collaborated with rap sensation Mick Jenkins, Grammy-winning engineer Will Borza, renowned California rapper Guapdad 4000 and Casshan, the pair now returns with another pure fire single ‘Raspberry Rocky Road’.

Teghan Devon – ‘Our Garden’

Teghan Devon is a folk singer-songwriter who has been crafting songs together since she was a child. She now releases new single ‘Our Garden’, which is a soft folk song that is pure delight. Blissful, sweet melodies fill the air in this melancholically beautiful folk-pop ballad, where the contrasting harmonies between Teghan and the male vocal are so present and free-flowing, which makes for a captivating listen.

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