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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, powered by TuneCore UK.
‘You Know What I Want’ by Y U QT
‘I Know What I Want’ is an atmospheric 2-stepper from Y U QT that’s already doing the damage on the dancefloor. Judging by their viral Boiler Room show and acclaimed Waterworks set, the DJing duo are tapping deep into different strands of UK bass music and making something completely their own.
'All I Am' by Ninajirachi
Ninajirachi is kicking off this year with her new single 'All I Am', blending new wave EDM with glitchy, genre-blurring dance music. At only 24 years old, Ninajirachi has her feet firmly planted in the electronic dance music scene, describing her music as an “extension of herself and a sound that is all her own”. Listeners are invited to enter a world of electro-beats and hypnotising hyper-pop vocals.
'Man' by MRCY
MRCY’s new single ‘Man’ is as uplifting as it is groovy and soulful. Deep melodies and jazz-influenced instrumentals make up the foundations of their sound, providing vibrant and inspiring Afrobeat polyrhythms to cure even the most severe case of February blues. ‘Man’ dives into meaningful concepts surrounding the evolution of masculinity, challenged the norms and brings a fresh perspective to modern soul.
‘War’ by Dayzy
Liverpool rapper and singer-songwriter Dayzy provides feel-good, hypnotic beats with his newest track, ‘War’. Blending his scouse and Congolese roots, the wordsmith brings groovy funk rhythms and a unique, jazz-inspired melodic that translates beyond both his music and energetic stage presence.
‘Stack & Repeat’ by ssj
Making serious waves among the Liverpool grime scene, SSJ’s new release ‘Stack and Repeat’ goes all out. Known for his powerful storytelling and honest lyrics, SSJ brings in old-school hip-hop and rap influences to create a fresh sound that’s real and true to himself. His powerful line “In the same cycle, but I'm built different” speaks on his growth and evolution in both his life and his music.
‘The Last One’ by Nicki Knightz
Nicki Knightz, self-dubbed the ‘voice for the outcasts’, is back to take the UK rap-scene by storm with her highly anticipated single, ‘The Last One’. Flowing beats, smooth melodies and Nicki’s captivating husky vocals are set to become a certified hit. Often accompanied by her partner, Henny Knightz, the pair deliver undeniably authentic hip-hop tracks that feel raw and heartfelt. Don’t sleep on this one.
‘Guide Your Soul’ by Morier
Meet Morier, who prides himself on being a ‘jack of all trades’ in music. From manager mogul, to DJ, songwriter and producer, he’s mastering it all. With a mindset that leaves no stone unturned, ‘Guide Your Soul’ blends a mix of genres into funky dance tracks that fuse commercial pop vibes with infectious beats. His previous single, ‘Get It’ having been voted Top Track of 2024 BBC Introducing (West), we’re positive tha big things are in the works for his future as a household name in dance music.
‘Whos Talking Now’ by Quade PoundSign
Blazing his own trail, Quade Poundsign has been shaking up the music scene with rich sonic textures and electrifying creativity time and time again - and his latest release ‘Who’s Talking Now’ is no exception. With each track he puts out, Quade is carving out a space for himself, proving he’s an artist who thrives on pushing the boundaries of innovation and storytelling.
‘something to say’ by KiLLOWEN
KiLLOWEN has been on quite the run since quitting his job at Tesco and creating the white-boy-waisted rap anthems we love him for. On his new project, six missed calls he wrestles with various social anxieties over chilled two-step beats and nowhere is this more apparent than on the infectious ‘something to say’.
‘Take Me There’ by Antony Szmierek
Manchester rave poet Antony Szmierek has finally released his debut album, Service Station At The End Of The Universe and it absolutely bangs. Across a series of prime Haçienda-adjasent instrumentals, traversing breakbeat, acid-house and jungle, the spoken-word artist blends surreal stories with matter-of-fact flows to capture boththe euphoric and fleeting moments on the dancefloor.