MUST LISTEN 058
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 SYCCO, Alex Mali, and Aaron Taos. Turn on, tune in, and zone out.
Rising Aussie indie-pop powerhouse, Sycco (pron. 'psycho') shares her new single and video “Time’s Up,” off of her upcoming debut EP, Sycco's First EP. The track is a breakup song full of residual rage and anxiety, whilst still celebrating someone elated to be set free. The charging pop chorus is an ear-worm; a mantra for self-worth absolutely electric with both grief and sheer joy.
Brooklyn native, Alex Mali, unveils a new sound she titles Drill&B on her latest single “Addicted.” Produced by The Breed, the appropriately titled new single bangs with a familiar New York sound that has been made popular and reserved by rappers like Fivio Foreign and the late Pop Smoke. The track has an aggressive production nurtured by sensual lyrics that still manages to showcase the rising star’s signature swagger.
Indie-pop singer-songwriter, Aaron Taos collaborates with fellow artist Hadji Gaviota for their latest single, “Ain’t Over You.” This track is the lead single off of Aaron Taos upcoming album; packed with playful melodies, sun-drenched guitars, and accompanied with a dreamy visual. Excited to see what will come next.
L.A based alt hip-hop artist, Amber Ryann, releases her latest single “ALL MY FRIENDS.” Diving into her emo roots and taking stock of all the friends she has gained and lost along the way makes for one of her catchiest tracks to date.
L. A.-based bubbling artist, Watson delivers with a nostalgic 90s punk-inspired track and video for their newest single “DROWNING.” The emo-punk-inspired track is an ode to being crushed by cupid’s sledgehammer and finding not all is lost after. With a catalog that travels from alternative dark pop to bass booming trap bangers - Watson’s music is fresh and unconventional, pushing boundaries with each release.
Ivohé is an emerging German-Venezuelan artist based between London and Berlin. Her music is a blend of Lo-Fi R&B, merging English vocals with Spanish to fully express her duality. Her latest track “MIRA” is a bouncy yet somber song about the paralysis one feels when diving into a new relationship. Ivohé's vocals float over the music with ease, sometimes playfully, sometimes with gravity, tying together and consolidating the track.
Los Angeles-based rapper, Jaywop releases his latest single “Guava.” A follow-up from his recent EP, Suede, the track is smooth, cool, and confident which showcases the rapper’s endless versatility. Delivering such a fresh, unique sound into the hip-hop scene, we’re more than excited to see what’s next.
The Steoples is the avant-soul duo of GB and Yeofi. The title track to their sophomore album, Wide Through The Eyes Of No One, draws on a range of sounds like Latin rhythms, ‘80s soul, somber folk, and R&B, with Yeofi’s confessional lyrics contemplating themes of isolation and the “knee jerk resilience of the human spirit.”
San Diego-based multifaceted songwriter, producer, and visual artist Lecx Stacy, releases “Drowning In My Sleep” the second track off of his upcoming debut album BUNDOK. The track is built on a haunting choir sample which creates an experimental downtempo jersey club sound that explores the themes of depression and the weight of the world.