Nell Mezcal – Yellow Dresser
Irish queen of sad indie-pop bop, Nell Mescal, returns with the effortlessly elegant 'Yellow Dresser', taken from her upcoming debut EP 'Can I Miss It For A Minute'. Ta. Raw to the core, this song embodies Mescal's sophistication and masterful songwriting ability – soaring vocals, catchy guitar shredding, and the need to move on from a broken heart. Think of an emotional text that focuses on . I don't know how to love you anymore / I don't think I like your company”). The piece fits seamlessly into her broader EP (scheduled for release on May 3), which promises to be a concept EP that discusses growing up, moving, and navigating between emotions and memory. . (Kyle Rosniak)
Molly Payton – Acceleration
Molly Payton's latest debut full-length will be released later this year, but 'Accelerate' is her boldest track to date, with distorted alt-rock guitars and bright, punchy songs. He defends effective drums. Peyton found herself completely independent for the first time in her career, and after navigating difficulties between her manager and label, she was in the driver's seat and she was more determined than ever. It seems so. (Gemma Cockrell)
Slow Fiction – January
Ahead of the release of their new EP 'Crush' (out in May), New Yorkers Slow Fiction are back with their latest album 'January'. Immediately grabbing our attention with a nasty guitar riff that recalls the garage and post-punk boom of the early 2000s, the middle section of the track shows an impressive change in tempo and style before launching into a ferocious attack. Meanwhile, Julia Vasallo's vocals come from Karen O. It's a propulsive and promising track, and while it's a throwback in some ways, it shows that Slow Fiction is a force to be reckoned with. (Chris Connor)
Bean Stella – Sweet
Manhattan's finest Bean Stellar is here to offer the third taste of her upcoming album, Scream From New York, New York. Fusing elements of shoegaze, dream pop, and grunge through breathtaking, steely vocals, “Sweet” truly conveys the band's eternal muse: the bustling, shadowy streets of the Big Apple. It's a two-minute anthem for rowdy young people. (Neve Dawson)
mylar – cold
Excerpted from their just-released EP 'Lost In The Shuffle', 'Cold' London art-pop trio Mylar offer vibrant tracks that draw on a variety of influences, giving listeners a drifting, dream-like experience. Provides scenery. A short but captivating piece, it incorporates elements of shoegaze, funk and indie that continue to set the band apart as a unique force within the capital's scene. (Chris Connor)
Szpilman – just like everyone else
On “Just Like Everybody Else,” Spielman completely lays bare the frustrations of everyday life. Another cut from his debut EP, Fifteen Minutes With Spielmann (due out late next month on Launchpad+/EMI North), is an anthemic indie-pop number with broad appeal. “I’m writing a letter to my local MP/I know him but he doesn’t know me,” the Leeds-based artist’s voice echoes, booming in the chorus. A beautiful synth landscape begins. Spielmann continues to raise expectations for upcoming projects (Emily Savage).
Kincy – money
Produced from the comfort of their bedroom, Kincy returns with refresher single 'Money' after signing with cult indie label Nice Swan and recently securing a support slot with New Dad at Camden's Coco. In the two years since the release of her second EP, the Dublin-based singer-songwriter has been busy honing her lyrical alt-pop sound with evocative indie fuzz like The Beths and Alvvays. In this latest slice, her crisp clean vocals lay bare the intimacy of her love and longing, and her crunchy guitar notes interleave with the cavernous Dreams of her pop riffs, making you feel like you're hitting the play button. It exudes a flavor that makes you want to press the button. (Hazel Bratcher)
Moonpools – Tell me anything
“Say Anything” from their hot new EP “Hide & Seek” continues to highlight Moonpools' ability to blend genres. The Basel-based band's influences from the British shoegaze and dream pop scene are evident from the track's gliding guitars and waves of searing synths, to the drum and bass groove-driven verses and honeyed vocals. You can't deny it, even down to the way he sings. Singer Marcy glides over the instrument with a combination of sincerity and subtle wit. It's clear to hear that the band is having fun, and in fact, the accompanying video for “Say Anything” proves that to be true. (Gemma Cockrell)