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Listen to this week’s edition of UNDISCOVERED, featuring our pick of the best new music from the world’s most exciting emerging musicians.
‘Ready Or Not’ by Nix Northwest, Hilts & Jianbo
‘Ready Or Not’ by Nix Northwest, Hilts, and Jianbo fuses hip-hop with garage to create a pulsating anthem that highlights the rappers’ impressive versatility. With its dancy beats and vibrant soundscapes, the track captures the essence of London living while continuing the momentum from Nix’s recent collaborations with The Silhouettes Project.
‘Fallin 4 A Thug’ by Äyanna
Äyanna's latest single ‘Fallin 4 A Thug’ brilliantly blends her signature soaring harmonies with rapid-fire rap, set against a vibrant drill and Y2K-inspired backdrop. This track teases an exciting and introspective journey in her upcoming project About A Boy, where she effortlessly fuses UKG, dancehall, and reggae into a captivating pop and R&B tapestry.
‘In My Walk’ by Armando Spence
Armando Spence and Tay Jordan deliver a perfect blend of nostalgic hip-hop and contemporary flair in their latest track ‘In My Walk’, riding a vibrant '80s inspired beat by Likkle Dotz. The single showcases Armando's lyrical prowess and infectious energy, solidifying his status as a rising star in the UK rap scene.
‘BEG’ by Lex Amor
Lex Amor’s ‘BEG’ is a haunting blend of soulful depth and urban grit, showcasing her unique ability to fuse introspective lyricism with rich, nocturnal soundscapes. The track is a compelling prelude to her upcoming project FORWARD EVER, reflecting both her Nigerian heritage and London roots with a mesmerising, intimate flair.
‘Ocean’ by ATRIP & KAM-BU
Atrip and KAM-BU's track ‘Ocean’ masterfully blends intricate electronic production with raw, emotional rap, creating a cinematic journey that pulses with tension and release. This collaboration highlights their chemistry, balancing intense beats with vulnerable lyrics, and sets a high bar for ATRIP's upcoming mixtape, TANZPARTEI II.
‘Concrete’ by Dolores Forever
Dolores Forever's new single ‘Concrete’ is a vibrant anthem bursting with bold feminist energy and infectious indie-pop flair. With its punchy beat and defiant lyrics, it’s a stellar teaser for their forthcoming debut album, promising a refreshing take on friendship and female empowerment in a male-dominated industry.
‘Can’t Catch Me Now!’ by Emmeline
Emmeline's new single, ‘Can't Catch Me Now!’, off her forthcoming mixtape Shapes, Shadows DVDs, is a masterful blend of dramatic lyricism and cinematic inspiration. With its poetic depth and infectious beat, the track captures her evolution as an artist, offering a compelling preview of the mixtape's imaginative and collaborative spirit.
‘too much tv’ by JD. REID
‘too much tv’ showcases JD. REID's mastery of genre-blending, as he crafts a sonically rich tapestry that dives deep into abstract trap-focused soundscapes. The single seamlessly fuses inverted club rhythms and emotive storytelling, solidifying JD's reputation as one of this country’s most inventive producers.
‘Stiletto’ by Gut Health
Naarm/Melbourne’s dance-punk sextet Gut Health have unleashed ‘Stiletto’, a nearly eight-minute odyssey that perfectly encapsulates their unique blend of chaos and melody. Serving as both the title track and the closing song of their forthcoming debut album, due out on October 11 via Highly Contagious / AWAL, ‘Stiletto’ is an intense and layered experience that refuses to be confined by traditional song structures.
‘Cursed Energy’ by Filmore!
Filmore!'s track ‘Cursed Energy’ masterfully navigates the turbulent relationship between artist and art, blending indie rock, alternative rap, and Motown-inspired harmonies into a raw reflection of addictive creativity. The single is a poignant preview of his forthcoming EP, Idle Death Gamble, capturing the exhilarating highs and crushing lows of his musical journey.