On March 29th, 2024, the French production duo 2smile made a poignant return with their latest single, ‘Tribute To Frikkyo’, paying homage to the late DJ Da Frikkyo, an influential figure in the Italian hard techno scene. With an arsenal of over 100 unreleased tracks, fluidly mixing genres whilst incorporating elements of music from across the world, 2smile’s consistent output of high-calibre, club-ready floor fillers combined with their powerful stage presence solidifies their position as one of the most exciting emerging acts to watch this year. Following a string of successive releases on t ..read more

Croydon-born creative Quiet Storm, also known as legendary A-list celebrity stylist Dean Aslett, dropped his latest single, ‘Song On The Radio’, along with a music video on March 29th, 2024. Originally from Croydon and now splitting his time between London and Mykonos, Quiet Storm’s first four singles, including ‘Lady Show Me’, ‘I Could Almost Cry’, ‘You Make Me Shudder’, and ‘Your World’, all achieved consecutive Top 10 Chart positions in Music Week UK. His track, ‘This Place’, gained recognition from EARMILK, while ‘Song On The Radio’ has garnered support from NOTION. Furthermore, his music ..read more

Independent Australian-Swiss singer-songwriter and producer Dave Curl has unveiled his sophomore LP, Lockdown – Seven Nations on February 23, 2024. The album, receiving support from notable tastemaker EARMILK, follows the release of his scathing single, ‘Lockdown’, on January 19, 2024. Boasting over 1.5 million streams on Spotify, airplay on numerous indie radio stations in Germany and abroad, performances in the respected Kulturkoller Club and around 20 other locations as well as appearances at festivals like The Valley Summer Festival (Switzerland),  Dave Curl has shown no signs of slow ..read more

The enigmatic Plain Mister Smith has unveiled a brand new EP, New Wave Angst, on the 22nd of March via Popoganda Records. This project, receiving support from notable tastemaker EARMILK, follows the release of three of its singles: ‘El Presidente’, ‘New Wave Sangfroid’ and ‘Grade Five and the Ax’. Plain Mister Smith continues to carve his own niche in the world of offbeat indie-folk with his witty songwriting while still managing to embrace the self-reflection and emotional lyrical themes the genre offers. Formerly the guitarist of the Canadian darkwave band Moev, the multi-talented artist now ..read more

Burr Island, a UK duo consisting of Oskar Porter and Tom England, dropped their latest single, ‘Our Home,’ on March 1, 2024, via Left Foot Records. The pair, former actors whose careers were halted by Covid-19 lockdowns, have garnered acclaim from industry icons like Robert Plant and Noel Gallagher, along with support from BBC 6 Music, BBC Radio 2, and Radio X. Their first four singles have amassed over 250,000 streams across all platforms. With a debut album and a 2024 tour alongside The Blow Monkeys in the pipeline, Burr Island‘s future looks bright. Influenced by Lennon/McCartney, Paul Simo ..read more

Los Angeles-based vocalist and pianist Milena Gligic has released her mesmerizing music video for the enchanting single, ‘Daredevil’ Milena, renowned for her versatile mastery across operatic, jazz, and Balkan ethno styles, unveils a captivating new dimension of her artistry with this evocative piece. Inspired by a serendipitous encounter and her fearless exploration of uncharted musical territories,  ‘Daredevil’  promises listeners an immersive and mysterious journey guided by Milena’s ethereal vocals. Milena’s revelation about the genesis of  ‘Daredevil’  adds a layer of ..read more

Musical prodigy Graham Riley has released his latest single ‘Lucid’. Graham Riley’s interests in music started at the tender age of 3 years old. His skills were so advanced for his age that they earned him appearances on renowned platforms such as the Ellen DeGeneres Show at five years old and the Oprah Winfrey Show at sixyears old, showcasing his extraordinary abilities to captivate audiences with his musical prowess. Graham Riley has drawn inspiration from a star studded but divers group of artists which  include Kid Cudi, The Weeknd, Hiatus Kaiyote, Daniel Johnston, and more recently ..read more

EMMI IIDA finally unveiled her dreamy debut album, The Eye, on the 22nd of  February 2024 via her label EFG Records. The album follows the release of four of its singles – ‘Blooming’, ‘Energy Guru’, ‘Trinity’ and ‘Higher Self’ over the last months. The songs in the project were written by EMMI herself and co-written and produced by Jessica Sharman, while the album was mixed & mastered by Femke Weidema. EMMI IIDA is a multi-modal creative – a visual artist, holistic interior architect & musician, carving a unique space for herself in the music industry while founding her own record ..read more

On January 19th, YIFY (ee-fee) Zhang, the acclaimed cinematic-electronic singer-songwriter and sound healer, unveiled her latest single ‘This is the Year’. Her latest track invites listeners on a transformative journey, blending anthemic pop vibes with her signature cinematic electronica style. Originating from the lively city of Beijing, YIFY embarked on her musical journey at the young age of 5, initially embracing the violin. Despite a spinal injury altering her trajectory away from live performances, YIFY uncovered a deep love for composing and songwriting. Her musical ventures effortlessl ..read more

Emerging independent Dutch pop artist YME (Ymke de Bijl) released a gorgeous new single, ‘Come Closer’, on January 12, 2024. Ymkje is the daughter of Esther de Bijl aka E-Starr, who is known as the female vocalist of the 80’s hit group Ottawan, who boast hits like ‘D.I.S.C.O.’ and ‘Hands Up’. The producers from Ottawan are Jean Kluger and Daniel Banghalter, whose son is Thomas Banghalter of Daft Punk. YME is both songwriter and producer alongside Marco Roosink.
 Her songs are about her personal experiences, about her autism and being bullied at her elementary school time.
Drawing influences fr ..read more