- Words Millie Dunn-Christensen
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.
‘Much Better’ by My First Time
‘Much Better’ by My First Time is a lush alternative rock track, perfect for your Spring playlists. With a shimmering bass and distorted vocals, the track is a sharp-tongued exploration of get-rich-quick culture. The band are set to appear at numerous festivals this year, including The Great Escape, Get Together and Wilderness Festival.
‘Flink Pike’ by Girl Group
Girl Group’s mission is to bring back the OG girl group formula in their own punky way. Named after a Nordic phrase that means “good girl”, ‘Flink Pike’ shows off their unique personalities and cacophonous indie sound that’s turned the head of Elton John. In the spirit of the Spice Girls, they will also be hosting a press conference on 7th May, where you can ask all the unfiltered questions you may have for them.
‘i’m not mad’ by Tia Gordon
Opening her new EP with ‘I’m not mad’, Tia Gordon sets the tone with striking vocals and unapologetic lyricism. The track’s emotive honesty and melodic depth highlight her ability to transform heartache into empowerment.
‘PILL’ by Feux
Blending indie rock, alt-pop and UK rap, ‘PILL’ by Feux puts the north Londoner in his own lane. Characterised by its breezy keys and catchy melody, the multifaceted artist delivers another banger, yet again.
‘Old Dog’ by Fizzy Orange
Taking notes from soft rock bands of the ’60s and ‘70s, Fizzy Orange is a six-piece from Dublin infusing their music with authenticity. ‘Old Dog’ is an upbeat indie rock tune that makes you time travel. The band are a breath of fresh air in today’s modern world.
‘focus’ by Ssadcharlie
‘focus’ by Ssadcharlie is a rambunctious punk track. The artist’s love for music developed from a young age, where he performed in theatre tours around the UK, which led to him writing and producing his own music. Today, his sound is inspired by the 2016 wave of SoundCloud artists.
‘Pain & Glory’ by Dred
Dred is an experimental rap artist, who takes inspiration from greats such as Nas and 2Pac. ‘Pain & Glory’ fuses his signature storytelling abilities and cinematic production style. We can’t wait to see what his upcoming debut mixtape LSS has in store.
’Not A Fool’ by Kymara & Lord Apex
Former NOTION cover star Lord Apex joins Kymara on ‘Not A Fool’ to deliver a groove-driven smooth track. With AP’s rolling flow and Kymara’s soulful vocals, the pair offset each other perfectly, sounding like a match made in heaven.
‘HOLD ON’ by MTMBO
The man behind MTMBO, Richie Matembo, brings ‘HOLD ON’, an exploration of the sounds of Zambian music and London’s underground grit. Throughout his music, the writer, vocalist, and producer melds neo-soul and ambient sounds to create his own experimental craft.
‘+1’ by Hatter
Brighton-raised Hatter’s love for creating music was spurred by grime and UK hip-hop. Alongside local heroes like Rizzle Kicks and Eyez, he developed his skills at his local youth centre. His latest release, +1, hones in on all his skills and influences, delivering a track that is charmingly cheeky and invigoratingly new.
‘Purple In The Sky’ by Nur-D
The next offering from Nur-D’s album Chunkadelic, which is set to release in July, is ‘Purple In The Sky’. With another funky groove, the track is an assertive feel-good tune. With a signature mix of funk, jazz, and hip-hop, we wonder what the rest of the project has in store.