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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, hidden ppl, and Parisalexa. Turn on, tune in, and zone out.
“Playboy” is the latest and thrilling single from grunge-pop artist, Natalie. Radiating with sapphic energy, the track is a union of modern production and Y2K vocal engineering that pushes Natalie outside of her comfort zone. This gives way to Natalie’s teasing lyricism and earworm melodies. “Playboy'' is a queer summer anthem, perfect for the club or a kiki.
Brisbane-based singer, songwriter, producer, and all-around triple threat, Sycco releases her pop-driven, and psych-infused EP Sycco’s First EP. Sycco’s signature style of shimmering, hooky choruses, and an incredibly layered pop production truly brings the project together. A standout track from the debut is “Past Life,” accompanied by an extremely hallucinogenic video, packed with a catchy hook and punchy production.
Seattle native, Parisalexa returns with her latest single “Better Than Being In Love.” The track is a lightly-trap-infused production that rides below booming 808s and plucky hi-hats as her vocals float between a smoky and sensuous croon with confident rap flows.
RCA’s latest singer, Sally Boy, returns with his newest single “Bad Habits,” the third one off of his upcoming EP, Lies I Tell Myself, due in September. The track is packed with an infectious hook that floats around in this lush and highly colorful soundscape, keeping us anxiously waiting for the singer’s upcoming project.
R&B-pop band, The Shadowboxers, release their latest single “When You Were Mine.” The track is packed with dreamy falsettos that float over effortlessly on a soul-driven percussion. This single touches on the themes of bittersweet nostalgia that is interrupted by the truth of reality. The lyrics are embedded with happy memories and the pain of not being able to live in them anymore.
South African-Dutch singer-songwriter Joya Mooi enchants you on her spellbinding track “Remember.” The celestial songstress’ vocals slide over a hazy and woozy production that transports you into a spiral of nostalgia. With the perfect blend of soul and R&B, the rising star has quickly become one of our most favorite artists to watch.
Producer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Flwr Chyld releases his latest track “Feel Your Love.” The track is a nice summer listen with a ton of layered harmonies and lush keys that will leave you trapped in an everlasting moment.
“Catch a feeling” is the debut track from Brooklyn-based artist SEEM. This infectious club banger sends you into a trance with elements of deep house and distorted vocals that will have you dancing for the rest of the summer.
Anonymous Los Angeles pop-collective, hidden ppl, return from the shadows with their latest track “Grateful.” The hyper-pop-influenced tune is filled with dreamy melodies and harmonies that float over a lush production. With the release of a new song every month, we’re excited to see what’s next from the mysterious group.