Taylor Swift shares her twelfth studio album, Leon Thomas announces an EP, and Chanel Beads returns with an idiosyncratic new gem: it’s Wonderlist.
Taylor Swift ft. Sabrina Carpenter – “The Life of a Showgirl”
Taylor Swift has returned with her twelfth studio record, The Life of a Showgirl, inspired by the time she spent on her huge worldwide Eras Tour. The title-track and album closer features another of pop’s biggest names, Sabrina Carpenter, and is a grand, towering climax to the cinematic body of work.
Leon Thomas – “Just How You Are”
The undeniable grooves of Leon Thomas are back with news of fresh EP to sink your teeth into. “PHOLKS” is set to be full of vibrance and technical excellence, with lead single and video “Just How You Are” a dazzling sign of what’s to come.
Chanel Beads – “The Coward Forgets His Nightmare”
New York-based Chanel Beads is an idiosyncratic and transcendent presence in the alt pop landscapre. Following last year’s Your Day Will Come, the artist shares “The Coward Forgets His Nightmare”, a dreamlike, etheral soundscape with gorgeous vocal accompaniment from Maya McGrory.
Jerkcurb – “Death Valley Morning Dew”
Cult favourite dream pop artist Jerkcurb is returning with a long-awaited second album in late November. Latest teaser “Death Valley Morning Dew” is a swirling, serenading masterclass, full of vivid lyrical imagery and whispery vocals.
Witch Post – “The Changeling”
Newly signed to Partisan Records (Geese, PJ Harvey), rising duo Witch Post, comprised of Alaska Reid and Dylan Fraser, grow out their sound into bold anthemic territory with the release of “The Changeling”. The pair’s vocals are elegant and effortless in unison, whilst the guitar sounds bite and the lyricism cuts through.
KETTAMA – “Man With A Second Face”
One of the hottest names in electronic music, KETTAMA has finally unleashed his much anticipated debut album, Archangel. The Galway-born, London-based DJ and producer flaunts his stylistic variety and musical nuance across the slick body of work, with lead single “Man With A Second Face” pure, unfiltered fun.
oreglo – “Bosté”
One of the most interesting bands coming out of London right now, genre-naysayers oreglo kick off the next era of their artistry with “Bosté”. The sprawling eight plus minute bop is the first taste of new EP “THE WHIRR”, set to be shared on 28th November via Brownswood Recordings.
Planet Giza – “THE FALL”
Much celebrated Montreal trio Planet Giza share the first single from the third and final instalment of their EP trilogy “The Sky Is Recording Me: 100 Years Later, Vol. 3”. The cut, entitled “The Fall” is an immaculate slice of thoughtful provoking jazz rap with soulful vocals, subtle production and a slick visuality to the lyrical approach.
Mick Jenkins & EMIL – “DeadStock”
With their debut collab project ‘a murder of crows’ sending waves across the landscape, Chicago rapper Mick Jenkins and South East London producer EMIL continue to showcase their natural chemistry on “DeadStock” – a standout cut amplifying their unflinching, glorious, and feverish kinetics to full effect.
Searows – “Dearly Missed”
Shared alongside news of a new album dropping early next year, Searows new single packs quite the emotional punch. “Dearly Missed” is a towering six minute slow burn of piercing vocals, immersive indie instrumentation and heartrendering lyricism.
Meekz – “Bk2life”
Mancunian’s finest Meekz is back with his first new music of the year, marking a tasteful artistic turn. “Bk2life” features a slick sampling of Soul II Soul, with snappy flows, beat switches, and riotous lyricism from the rapper.
Dionne Bromfield ft. Blue Lab Beats – “Girl”
The very first artist signed up Amy Winehouse on her Lioness Records, Dionne Bromfield returns with her first new music in years. “Girl” boasts musical backing from the Grammy winning jazz duo Blue Lab Beats, and features soulful vocals and a colourful, cinematic sonic resonance.
Luca Eck – “FLESH”
Experimental pop riser Luca Eck combines vulnerablity with raw energy on heady new collaboration with Namasenda, “FLESH”. There’s a rebellious, progressive edge to the rave-ready cut, with hazy but anthemic vocals and booming, glitchy production.
Sigala ft. Leigh-Anne & Jonita – “Hello”
Sigala returns with post-summer banger ‘Hello’, his first release this year, enlisting vocal powerhouses Leigh-Anne and Jonita. The buoyant blue-skied bop bears all the markings of a true Sigala classic, with its Afro-house flare and high-octane energy.
Carrie Baxter – “Under My Skin”
Carrie Baxter returns with “Under My Skin” – a warm cut capturing the ache of mixed signals and the pull of fantasy over reality, delivering the heartfelt, timeless sound we’ve come to expect from the rising star.
