Alien Chicks – Steve Buscemi
Steve Buscemi, the new member of Brixton-based trio Alien Chicks, combines biting satire with high-energy, engaging spoken word. The track arrives with an air of cheeky mystery, with a bouncy bassline that stays in a minor key, followed by organic hip-hop drums, punk rock riffs, and unabashed South London vocals. Subtle construction is skillfully integrated. With a startling tempo increase that further enhances the sense of uneasy rebellion, this single is genre-blending noise rock with class and intelligence, with fuzzy, crunch, bass, and everything in between. Be sure to keep an eye out for his upcoming EP Indulging the Mobs. (Phil Taylor)
Ebb – Himmel
The trio's first official release, this debut is the perfect introduction to Ebbb. Featuring ethereal vocals that blend seamlessly with the track's energetic beat, its almost hushed intro sets the stage for Ebb's superpowers as “Himmel” transforms into an intense, drill-like rhythm. Masu. After a turbulent year in which their live shows gained attention and the band became a viral sensation, “Himmel” sees them finally coming out of hiding, giving listeners a taste of their It's worth watching to witness the magic unfold. (Katie Macbeth)
Faux Real – Love on the Ground
Incorporating the powerful boy band choreography and the word “fun”, Faux Real offers strength and avant-garde pop charm by dressing each letter with a matching mesh top and pointe shoes. , are back with “Love On The Ground” (which comes along with news of their debut album). This delightfully surreal and satirical new cut showcases their formidable songwriting talents once again, portraying Planet Earth themselves as obsessive, betrayed lovers. Set over a punchy, pristine beat, this French-American duo lays out some seriously catchy vocal lines that will stay in perfect sync between your brain's synapses for months to come. You will probably have to side step. (Hazel Bratcher)
Fiona Lee – Mother
Self-described on Instagram as “inspired by my experiences with bad men,” this spoken-word debut is an impressive rallying cry against the industry's darkest figures (in this case, one particularly reprehensible “manager”). It becomes. Almost perfectly he divides it into three acts, defined by dynamic shifts with each act arriving just when you start to think you've got the gist of the song. Deliberately plotted and intuitively executed, they provide the perfect textural backdrop for the Florence Welch-like vibrato-heavy rawness of the vocal lines. A vulnerable yet calmly confident opening statement, “Mother” finds Fiona-Lee deliberately tugging at the threads of her past in an attempt to unravel her entire emotional tapestry. Masu. (Daisy Carter)
Broadsheet – Chevron
Bristol-born Broadsheets weave together layers of electronic loops and corroded guitars on their new single 'Chevron'. Drawing inspiration from genres ranging from trip-hop to slowcore, the result is a deeply haunting blend of blissful atmosphere and visceral, almost unsettling sounds over its five-minute runtime . As interesting as they are unique, Broadsheets sounds like no other in the current scene and is definitely a band to keep an eye on. (Gemma Cockrell)
Lip filler – CARLING
London five-piece Lip Filler's latest single 'CARLING', released from their upcoming EP 'witchescrew', was originally written solely as a setlist filler, but quickly became a flashy live-only song. It became a fan favorite. It's a ball of angry, thunderous energy, drawn by a maelstrom of unapologetically thunderous drums and punchy, distorted guitars, all accompanied by lead singer George Tucker's breathless sound. It's nestled neatly between the soaring vocals. The broader EP (scheduled for release on May 24th via Chess Club) showcases a band who are adamant about taking more risks creatively, and those risks certainly seem to be paying off. . (Kyle Rosniak)
Mouse Teeth – Laura's Original
Following previous singles “Rituals” and “Playing the Hermit,” Mouse Teeth's “The Original of Laura” provides another piece to the puzzle of the just-released EP “Ten of Swords.” The work of Mouth Teeth, the musical project of Leicester-born Nancy Dawkins, is defined by her ability to combine her poetic and musical talents, with a mesmerizing spell cast over distorted guitars undulating in the background. Create lyrics that sound like you are there. 'The Original of Laura' sees her continue to develop and establish this sound, and is another enchanting track from one of her best songs in the Midlands. (Gemma Cockrell)
Soo Joo (feat. Hudson Mohawke) – Running Water
To celebrate her first release on LUCKYME, Soo Joo returns with the mesmerizing “Running Water,” a deep dive into the fragility of life. Co-produced with new labelmate Hudson Mohawke, the album comes less than a year after the supermodel debuted her artist project. Leaning towards an exploratory mindset, this track blends graceful vocals with slightly distorted percussive rhythms, creating a subtly haunting listening experience. True to its title, “Running Water” is a completely free cut that continues to redefine what we can expect next from the multi-hyphenate. (Emily Savage)
Ernie – Laundry Day Dreaming
Full-time singer-songwriter and part-time chef, ERNIE has treated us to a sultry sweet treat with her new single, “Laundry Day Dreaming.” Nostalgia subtly blends in here with fuzzy synths and fresh, delicate vocals, with gentle acoustics that linger like the scent of your mother's detergent even as we float away, immersed in bubbles with soggy hearts. It's uplifting. (Neve Dawson)