Neu Bulletins is your DIY guide to the best and freshest new music. A one-stop shop for the hottest new bands and rising stars. It features all the tracks you've been listening to at full volume over the past week (or in this case, the last two weeks). Today is a two week summary. Good luck! ).
We also have a handy Spotify playlist where you can find all the Neu tracks we love, so you can listen to all your hot tips in one place.
New Eve – Astrolabe
'Astrolabe', the latest release from eclectic Brighton quartet The New Eves, is a rich tapestry of textural layers. Their warm vocals his sound is reminiscent of Florence Welch and are enhanced by quality songwriting that is noticeably classically influenced. Blending her rock with folk and art, the track serves as a bold demonstration of their exceptional talent ahead of her trip to SXSW later this month. Soul-crushing, chanted vocal harmonies and string accompaniment create something almost timeless, yet still retains a fiery contemporary edge. This is a band that knows how to put a fresh spin on traditional folklore music. (Kyle Rosniak)
Crush – Cotton Wool
Manchester-based shoegaze collective Crusch's latest single 'Cotton Wool', released ahead of their second EP 'nice things now, all the time', deals with the impostor syndrome and feelings of loneliness common in your mid-20s. It depicts the reality of struggle. . “I don't want to talk / I overthink everything,” vocalist Amber Warren sings, expressing both her restlessness at this time in her life and her desire to feel as fearless as her younger self. It is expressed. (Gemma Cockrell)
Slow Fiction – Monday
Before you hit play on the latest single from New York quintet Slow Fiction, you might want to strap in. Her next three minutes are a whirlwind of post-punk and a clash of angst-filled lyrics that explore the crushing monotony of everyday life. . “I can’t stand the bad energy / I can’t stand the false inner peace,” vocalist Julia Vassallo repeats on the final refrain of “Monday,” her panicked vocals echoing the rest of the band. It matches the frenetic sense of urgency. Hopeless despair has never sounded so contagious. (Matthew McClister)
Bee – Kill Me
Already a huge cult favorite, East London five-piece Bee's new song 'Kill Me' picks up where they left off last year's earlier single. Combining her jangly guitars and lo-fi production with her spoken word bars and foot-tapping pace, it nods to hip-hop and her RnB influences, but also maintains an inextricably indie feel. . This, combined with their stream-of-consciousness, unapologetically clear lyricism, frames them as left-field, modern-day successors to Jamie T's particular brand of adult earworms. . (Daisy Carter)
Nieve Ella – What we say
With the release of her EP Lifetime Of Wanting last September, Nieve Ella established herself as an artist on the rise, securing her place on countless “artists to watch” lists. Fresh off her debut headline tour, the Shropshire-born songwriter returns with new single 'The Things We Say'. In keeping with her now signature sound, reverb-laden guitars propel the track, while self-aware lyrics provide a cinematic reflection on the breakdown of relationships. Arriving as her first release since her sophomore project, this work is an exciting introduction to a new chapter for Nieve. (Emily Savage)
Charlieeeee feat. Ellie Dixon – I bumped my head
Following on from his acclaimed debut single, charlieeeee's latest song 'Bumped In The Head' (featuring Ellie Dixon) explores the psychology of feeling out of place and transforms it into a positive and upbeat outlook for all of us to aspire to. It is compared with. serious world. Fusing a heavy D'n'B beat with a synth-pop melody and a sweet, luscious vocal line, the song once again proves the London-based artist's ability to effortlessly combine genre elements to create a unique sound. ing. Based on her two-for-two standards, it seems likely that charlieeeee will continue to redefine what it means to be queer in music. (Kyle Rosniak)
Library Card – For the World is Hollow
Following the enthusiastic reception of “Cognitive Dissonance” and “WellActual,” Dutch band Library Card are back with “For The World Is Hollow,” the third single in this series of releases. It begins with a solitary drumbeat, and is soon layered on top of a dark guitar line and spoken word vocals, delivered passionately and at times with growls. As if a flame were going out, this initial energy diminishes over time, allowing both the vocals and instruments to become softer and more controlled, making it easier for the track to come to a close. (Gemma Cockrell)