MUST LISTEN 049
Every week, we’ll be bringing you Must Listen: a series that's a compilation of rising artists along with songs that must be added to your everyday playlist. This week’s playlist consists of emerging acts like kezia, Talia, and Noa Sainz. Turn on, tune in, and zone out.
kezia - SUNSHINE
21-year-old Tanzanian-American singer, songwriter, kezia shares her new single “SUNSHINE,” following the previously released “megan fox.” The Bay Area native’s sound is her own, colored by 90s R&B, shaded with American pop, and filtered through her Gen Z sensibilities. With her debut release claire releasing later this spring, we’re excited to hear what comes next from the newcomer.
Talia - HML
Brooklyn-based songstress TALIA releases her hypnotic and sensual new single “HML.” Packed with heavy percussion, groovy synths, and electric guitar riffs, the rising star’s celestial-like vocals seamlessly blend into each other creating a euphoric moment.
Maxi Millz - MDNA
West London singer-songwriter, Maxi Millz releases his latest single “MDNA” ahead of his debut project Captions coming out on March 26th. He delivers with his own hybrid version of R&B that creates an incredibly smooth and lustful soundscape.
spill tab - PISTOL WHIP
French Korean singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, spill tab, aka Claire Chicha, releases her latest song “PISTOLWHIP.” The song inserts dreamy vocals into a sparse “piano with a Westworld vibe.”
CatchTwentyTwo - Limelight
Singer, songwriter, and producer, CatchTwentyTwo, releases his latest track “Limelight.” Channeling from the feelings of excitement, joy, and nostalgia, the song is deeply entrenched in conveying the rising star’s most intimate moments of the human experience.
KID TRAVIS - Won’t Let Me Go
Bringing forth solid melodic punk/trap undertones, Kid Travis showcases a wide variety of styles within his music. On his latest track “Won’t Let Me Go,” the rising star channels a more care-free, pop atmosphere with an infectious melody and flawless harmonies. Accompanied by a minimalistic production, Travis’ vocals glide effortlessly across the song.
UKNWN - Dance 4 Me
Showcasing versatility with effortless vocals and hard-hitting bars laid over an ethereal synth-driven beat, “Dance 4 Me” is the next installment in a string of singles UKNWN is set to release over the next few months, followed by the release of UKNWN’s debut EP, 22.
Hunter Moreau - Hazy
Emerging songstress, Hunter Moreau steps outside of her comfort zone and expresses the most vulnerable part of herself on her latest release, “Hazy.” Captivating listeners with a dreamy soundscape with hypnotizing melodies and a striking production, the song is highly reminiscent of warm summer nights.
Noa Sainz - Voluntad
After a year of hiatus, Noa Sainz is back with "Voluntad,” a song as visceral as it is blunt. Born in isolation, this song is her personal interpretation of neo-soul. Channeling themes like death and life, the R&B songstress reassures us that there is no rush in life, and that death is necessary for others to exist.