Addison Rae sounds unstoppable, AMARIA BB turns up the heat, and Aziya pieces things together: it’s Wonderlist!
Addison Rae – “Headphones”
Enjoying her time at the cusp of the cultural zeitgeist, new wave superstar Addison Rae delivers the goods once again with a dreamy and infectious new single. “Headphones” has a 00s touch, with its subtly dramatic backdrop of sustained strings and snappy rhythm, whilst Rae’s effortless vocal steals the show.
AMARIA BB – “All Of You”
Hackney-based Jamaican-Guyanese artist AMARIA BB is back with “All Of You”, a vibrant melting pot of sounds and rhythms. Finding its voice somewhere between R&B and dancehall, the singer-songwriter brings vivid lyricism and luscious melody to the colour-laden backdrop.
Aziya – “diamonds”
London singer-songwriter Aziya continues to make an impression on the grunge-adjacent psychedelic rock gem “diamonds”. The production is tight but Aziya’s performance is loose and fluid, delivering attitude-fuelled verses and a striking chorus.
BXKS – “Flashing Lights”
Luton rapper BXKS is having her best year to date, rising ever closer to the cusp of the UK scene. “Flashing Lights” is emblematic with her growing appeal; slick flows, witty, piercing lyricism and top tier beat selection.
Annahstasia – “Silk and Velvet”
Decadent songsmith Annahstasia shares “Silk and Velvet”, the latest single from her June-set debut album, Tether. It’s a sparse and progressive, anchored by the quite stunning vocality of the artist, and augmented by a potent lyrical narrative.
Jade Bird – “Dreams”
UK-born, LA-based singer-songwriter Jade Bird will be dropping a third studio album this summer, and unveils a teaser cut from the opus. Produced by Grammy-winning producer Greg Kurstin, “Dreams” is a folkish ballad, emotionally dense and quietly devastating.
Chartreuse – “Sequence of Voices”
Excellent Black Country four-piece Chartreuse return with a typically astute and contemplative new single. “Sequence of Voices” is the inaugural look at the band’s new era, and sees vocalist Mike Wagstaff in profound form lyrically atop a driven and pensive sonic backdrop.
Craig David – “Wake Up”
UK legend Craig David is in full renaissance mode with silky new single “Wake Up”. Plucked from his forthcoming August-set album Commitment, the cut is classic David, with expressive and energetic vocals and a crisp UKG backdrop.
MRCY – “Wandering Attention”
One of London’s best breakthrough acts in the last few years, MRCY continue to be enthralling with their soul-laden ballads. “Wandering Attention” is a new cut from their forthcoming project “VOLUME 2”, and sees cinematic instrumentation and a knockout vocal showing.
Artemas – “i guess u never really cared about me”
High-flying singer-songwriter Artemas continues to show his quality with his latest single “i guess u never really cared about me”. Drowsed in atmosphere with soaring vocals and heavy production, the track is another example of the British artist’s modern and fresh approach.
Shura – “Worst’s Worst Girlfriend”
With an unassuming screwball tone and flavourful grooves aplenty, Shura’s latest single is a disco-ball ballad of the highest quality. Taken from a forthcoming album, I Got Too Sad For My Friends, coming on 30th May, the single acts as a kaleidoscope gateway into the songwriter’s deft artistic intentions.
Tough Cookie – “Happiness”
After the promise of their debut single “Emory”, Tough Cookie have unleashed a sophomore single, “Happiness”. Simply put, it’s an even stronger cut—snappy sentimentality, delicious guitar work and sharp, soaring vocals. A band to watch, for sure.
Wiz Khalifa – “Kush & Orange Juice 2”
15 years after the original now classic mixtape was gifted to hip hop heads, the iconic Wiz Khalifa is back in business with “Kush & Orange Juice 2”. There’s production credits for the likes of Cardo and ID Labs, returning from the first mixtape, and features from Gunna, Max B, Larry June and many more.
Prima Queen – “Sunshine Song”
With their debut album, The Prize, due next Friday, Prima Queen share one final gorgeous teaser. “Sunshine Song” is gentle and gregarious on the ear, bursting with character and swirling with delicate instrumentation.
chlothegod – I Feel Different Every Day (Deluxe)
chlothegod continues her electric run of form with I Feel Different Every Day (Deluxe). Expressing her own experiences of love and heartbreak, artistic freedom and frustration, and a newfound emotional safety within her community, chlo’s raw, intricate lyricism showcases intimate experiences that flourish in authority and vulnerability.
Reuben Aziz ft. BackRoad Gee – “me + me”
Entering a new musical phase, Reuben Aziz re-instates himself as an artist unafraid to push boundaries and merge genres, working closely with rising producer nathan. The 21-year-old offers full transparency through his lyrics written at a time when he felt isolated, aligning with a formidable verse from Backroad Gee, who was hand-selected for the track.
