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Approved: Niko B public
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Approved: Niko B

Niko B solidifies his place as Gen-Z Mike Skinner on his debut album ‘Dog Eat Dog Food World’. Made almost entirely with beats from rising bedroom YouTube beatmakers, it delivers acute, introspective observations on small town life, with deft lyricism and absurdist wit…
Kaya Robertson
Kaya Robertson •
Approved: Sophie May public
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Approved: Sophie May

“God, I hate the cosmos”, sings Sophie May on her latest single ‘Brian Cox’. A grand statement summing up her feelings of being overwhelmed by the sheer size of the universe, and one that comes with a cheery endorsement from the famous physicist who lends the song its name…
Andy Malt
Andy Malt •
🎧 Approved: Nice Biscuit public
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🎧 Approved: Nice Biscuit

Australian band Nice Biscuit return with new single ‘Rain’, a meditation on climate change represented by calls for rain and then pleas for it to stop. Refusing to give in to despair at the lack of action on the environment, the song also offers hope and pushes to keep calling for change…
Andy Malt
Andy Malt •
Approved: Jahnah Camille public
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Approved: Jahnah Camille

Jahnah Camille’s sun-soaked indie rock sound could just be the summer soundtrack you’ve been looking for. Following on from support slots with the likes of Clairo and Soccer Mommy, she’s now gearing up for the release of her debut EP…
Andy Malt
Andy Malt •
Approved: Ugly public
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Approved: Ugly

With a sound that’s as sticky as a Wetherspoons carpet, Ugly radiate good energy with jangly, shimmering guitar melodies and a King Krule-esque croon.…
Kaya Robertson
Kaya Robertson •
Approved: Frost Children public
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Approved: Frost Children

Frost Children channel a wide array of sounds, from big room DJs to early 2000s emo. Even if you can get your head around that, there’s still a long way to go before you can adequately describe their music. Best to just listen to it, starting with one of their standout tracks, ‘Flatline’…
Kaya Robertson
Kaya Robertson •
Approved: Ebbb public
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Approved: Ebbb

Described as "Brian Wilson meets Death Grips”, Ebbb’s bold experimentation weaves together pulsating rhythms, immersive electronic production, sparkling melodies, layered vocal harmonies, and beats that shift from ambient to industrial…
Kaya Robertson
Kaya Robertson •
Approved: 7ebra public
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Approved: 7ebra

Lo-fi duo 7ebra return with their new single ‘Normal Song’, which urges you not to hide away when you’re sad but instead “cry in an open field”. The release preempts tour dates in the UK support Arab Strap…
Andy Malt
Andy Malt •
Approved: Tendertwin public
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Approved: Tendertwin

Singer-songwriter Tendertwin releases ‘Asking’, the first track from her debut EP ‘Ship Argo’, which is out in July. Using sudden and unexpected musical twists and turns, she rides the emotional wave of the song’s lyrics that balance despair and resilience…
Andy Malt
Andy Malt •
Approved: Eyve public
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Approved: Eyve

Set to play a showcase at Wide Days in Edinburgh tonight, singer-songwriter and rapper Eyve recently released her EP ‘Sista! Beyond The Sky Isn’t The Limit’, showcasing a sound that blends hip hop, trap, jazz and traditional African rhythms…
Kaya Robertson
Kaya Robertson •
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