MUST LISTEN 087
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 JELISA, thuy, and carwash. Turn on, tune in, and zone out.
Singer-songwriter JELISA returns with her latest single “Sometimes.” The track delves deeper in the confusion of being a young adult trying to understand love and relationships while remaining true to yourself. It infuses elements of Neo-Soul, R&B, and Jazz that wisp you away.
With the release of her debut EP, i hope u see this, Thuy is the one to keep an eye on. Her soulful crooning on “universe” is the perfect song to cozy up next to a fireplace. Raised with a rich Vietnamese heritage and influenced by the likes of Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera, her pop and R&B sensibilities are top notch.
The Houston-based talent shares a reflection on the end of a friendship that has run its course with her single, “What Did I Do.” The somber subject matter is accompanied by a whimsical and upbeat beat and honey-like vocals. Her debut album, PSA, offers a transparent view of her imaginative thoughts and emotions.
From graphic design to producing avant-garde electronic music, Haich Ber Na is a once-in-a-lifetime talent that cannot be overlooked. Haich Ber Na fuses the manifestation of his inner psyche into a unique approach to pop. “The Last Time I Saw You” is a hypnotic, erratic, whirlwind of a track.
A nostalgic portrait of youth is the best way to describe carwash’s latest EP titled, soap water. Also known as Postcard Boy, carwash builds a world of distorted guitars and incredible earworm-y hooks and choruses. He wears his influences on his sleeve and as a result, this project is a refreshing take on familiar themes.
Sam Gellaitry releases a spellbinding track titled “Gullible” following his recent project, IV. Gellaitry states the song is “about surrendering yourself to the vulnerability of falling for someone.” In addition to singing and producing the track, he showcases his diverse set of skills by editing, and directing the music video accompanying the song.
The South Korean indie band wows with their latest project, her. “Simply” is like a slow burn, perfect for driving through the city late at night or just lazing around in bed. ADOY is a great example of music that’s easy on the ears and staying intact with the core emotion of the craft.
Tora-i’s rich and stunning vocals take center stage on “PBFF.” The songstress laments on the aftermath of a failed relationship and the lessons learned from it, making the rising London-based artist a potential IT-girl of Neo-Soul.