Top February Discoveries
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St. South — Does Your Brain Ever Get This Loud? 🇦🇺
Australian Singer-Songwriter-producer St. South, from her real name Olivia Gavranich, recently dropped a fantastic single entitled ‘Does Your Brain Ever Get This Loud?’, which teaches the values of accepting oneself, with all flaws. Indeed, the composition dives in a silky and lustrous atmosphere, sprinkled with chillwave fuzz and a warm layered sample of St. South’s voice.
“I’m often riddled with self-doubt. But this song is the process of accepting that, while learning that it’s completely ok to feel lost and purposeless.”
Clide — Broken Hearts 🇩🇪
Following his single « High With You », Berlin singer Clide returns with another touching pop ballad titled « Broken Part ». Indeed, co-written with dutch music duo The Companions, the song is filled with emotions and its production texture actually fits well with the 20 year-old’s unique vocal timbre. It’s clear that this young men has a tremendous potential and that with time he will only get better, given that he’s already being compared to great pop music faces like Lauv and James Arthur.
Born Before 00’s — It’s A Shame 🇸🇪
Swedish producer Born Before 00’s unveiled his second single titled ‘It’s a Shame’. The song is a solid and catchy electro-pop composition, merged with some modern and commercial House texture. The vibe it oozes actually takes back to the old days when music was streamed on portable CD players. Moreover, the topic behind the songwriting explores the complexity and unexplainable aspect of Love and attraction. Discover below
Crimson Dragon — Snowfall 🇺🇸
American music duo Crimson Dragon offers a pampering, yet melancholic single titled « Snowfall », which lyrically explores the aspect of overcoming darkness by embracing it. The song is a chill ambiance with catchy choruses and haunting melodies. It’s actually the type of vibe that suits the season we’re in: Winter. Indeed, at the first listen of this song, you feel a fresh, but warm breeze embrace you, whilst you’re picturing a white and cold landscape, enhance with joyful lights. Stream below.
Neen — Too Good at Lying 🇩🇰
It’s hard not to fall for Danish singer-songwriter Neen’s soothed and captivating vocal tone, especially when she performs her debut single ‘Way Too Good at Lying’.
Indeed, the song is build in a way that actually fits the singer’s vocal attitude. The production is transparent and includes alongside Neen’s voice a melodic piano performance, that get juxtaposed with dreamy pads. This is the type of song that really captivates a large audience. View below
Petty Party — Ghosts & Zombies 🇺🇸
Composed of singer-songwriter Bruna Victoria and songwriter-producer-engineer Michael Leto, music pop duo Petty Party is to put under radar, especially after hearing their single ‘Ghosts & Zombies’. Like most of the songs on this list, the single exudes versatility and catchiness. The lyrics are easily rememberable and the melody truly captivates — which means it has the ingredients of a solid hit song. Also the lyrics explore the aftermath of a relationship that doesn’t seem to be over.
Vanderlux — Don’t Let Go 🇨🇦
Here’s another soothing song, this time, offered by Canadian Singer/Producer Vanderlux. The production dives in a downtempo and minimal electronic ambiance, with few lo-fi ingredients incorporated. Indeed, the song’s really catchy, thanks to its pampering pads, and to Vanderlux’s mellow vocal performance. There’s a lot of emotion exuding from the ambience. Discover below.
Laica — Dreams Never Die 🇵🇭
Released through taste-maker imprint Dreams Never Die, Filipina singer Laica’s single entitled ‘Nobody Else But You’ is gorgeous and colorful composition, showcasing the young female singer’s tremendous vocal tone. Indeed, the song is a wonderful amalgamation between R&B, Neo-soul and modern pop, with few sprinkles of electronic sounds. The song is truly haunting, especially with the melodic synths displayed in the hook. Stream below.
Kinck — Money Maker 🇩🇰
If you’re wondering about Denmark Hip Hop music scene, you now have an answer with this new discovery we made named Kinck. Indeed, Kinck is a female rapper/singer, aspiring to make a name for herself. With the solid music background that she acquired during her different trips between Copenhagen, Los-Angeles and London, She’s now able to offer creative and versatile singles like, for instance « Money Maker », which is an unique sound imprint blending a Hip-hop vibe with electronic ingredients. Stream here.
CatchTwentyTwo — Sunshine 🇺🇸
Summer isn’t yet here, but you could already start getting your playlist ready by including the catchy single ‘Sunshine’ offered by Florida singer-songwriter CatchTwentyTwo. Indeed, the composition is a solid marriage between Dancehall and Neo-soul, with a certain pinch of electronic ambiance. It’s definitely the type of vibe that makes you enjoy a party even more, especially thanks to its captivating rhythm.
Kaeley Jade — Years Ago 🇨🇦
Canadian folk-pop singer/songwriter Kaeley Jade showcases tremendous talent in her debut single ‘Years Ago’. Indeed, the song is one of our favorite discoveries of February, not only because it sounds catchy but because it also genuine and consistent. Moreover, the theme behind the songwriting is inspired by the young singer’s experience with struggle to make the right decisions while navigating an especially difficult relationship. Stream below
Nick De la Hoyde — Maze 🇦🇺
Australian singer-songwriter Nick De La Hoyde, recently released his second album ‘A Beautiful Mess’, which includes the tremendous song ‘Maze’. The orchestration of the track blends, as main ingredients, electronic sonorities with a commercial texture. Also, the melody is catchy and the lyrics, easily rememberable. Moreover, these songwriting depicts the complexity of love by comparing it to a labyrinth. Stream below.
Camilla North — Amazing
Written alongside notable songwriter Tony Malm, who has previously worked with artists such as Anastacia, and Carola to name a few, the single « Amazing », unveiled by Norwegian singer-songwriter Camilla North, is sweet pop ambience that actually displays Camilla’s amazing talent. The composition is fluid, catchy and blends well with the singer’s mellifluous voice. Moreover the songwriting is about meeting a the right person with who everything just clicks. Stream below
Natalie 2V — Heart Strings 🇬🇧
With her palpitating and captivating voice, Natalie 2V immerses us in a splendid musical journey, through her latest single ‘Heart Strings’. The production is a versatile orchestration fusing Commercial pop and soul vibes while juxtaposing electronic elements. The song is truly captivating, especially with Natalie's suave vocal performance. Discover below
Limón Limón — July In Sydney 🇺🇸
When Afro-rhythm is incorporated in a Pop ambiance, the result is just fabulous. And you can experience that musical perspective in LA-based duo Limón Limón’s latest single entitled ‘July In Sydney’. Indeed, the composition incorporates world influences sounds like Djembe, conga or steel drums to a fantastic soundscape portraying the imagery of Australia’s biggest city — Sydney. Moreover, the songwriting of the song explores surreal moments in time, when reality gets blended with dreamy sprinkles.
Ferdous — Eventually
Afghan-Dutch artist Ferdous immerses us in a dreamy universe, filled with haunting melodies, through his single titled « Eventually ». Blending Indie R&B sounds with an Electro-pop ambience, the song narrates the concept of quest for a sense of belonging. He actually explains, saying:
“For me, this song is about searching for a sense of belonging, and about the moment when you finally find it after having looked for it in so many places.”
Elliott Taylor x Skylar Grey — Held Up 🇺🇸
Inspired by both Country music and Hip-hop, American singer-songwriter Elliott Taylor, teams up with amazing singer Skylar Grey, who happens to be his fiancé, to take us on a versatile musical journey titled ‘Held Up’. Indeed, the production of the song, actually orchestrated by Skylar and producer Jason Dezuzio, breathes creativity and consistency. Elliott and Skylar make a tremendous duo, especially with the brilliant and catchy vocal performances they delivered.
Golda — Under 🇺🇸
The latest ‘Under’ offered by awe-inspiring singer Golda is a true bop. The composition is simple but really catchy and consistent and Its texture is impregnated with a certain dark ambient sound blended with an upbeat rhythm. Indeed, the vibe sightly reminds of 80's pop, but with a more modern perspective. Moreover, one interesting thing about the song, is the fact that it actually showcases Golda's velvety voice and her talent as a tremendous songwriter
Soulaura — Stars 🇺🇸
American artist Soulaura debut his music career with a solid melodic single titled ‘Stars’. The composition blends Hip-hop, rock and incorporates a bit of Post Malone’s sound imprint. Indeed, there’s a lot of emotion infused with the young artist’s performance, which gives us the feeling that he has the potential to set records in the music industry. Stream below.
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