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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.
South London newcomer Finessekid reminds us all to back ourselves in his anthem for success, ‘Linked In’. On the track, the rapper harks back to his college days where he donned ripped designer clothing and didn’t have a CV to his name. His bars are fighting fit as he remains determined not to be seen as a victim – instead, the dramatic strings and authoritative beat show that Finessekid demands to be listened to and is one to watch in the UK rap scene.
Similar swagger can be found in Lover’s Skit’s ‘Bad Lyfe’. Hailing from Sweden, Nathalia and Ove once again prove that they are a killer combo with this audacious track that combines brazen lyrics with a skittish and driving drum pattern. Emergent west London trio thredd also blend distorted vocals with a dark bassline and siren-like synths on their track ‘Party’. With this release, the group invites listeners to enter their atmospheric world before the release of their debut album, It’s Lovely, Come On In.
Indie picks this week include ‘Playing Classics’ by Water From Your Eyes. Fellow US resident and indie artist Ally Evenson also keeps up the energy with her poppy and upbeat release, ‘The Line’.
Deki Alem make up the smooth section of this week’s playlist, providing husky and hushed verses along with a sumptuous blend of house, trip-hop, and rap. Meanwhile, if you’re seeking revenge, GILSKA’s melancholic yet mischievous track ‘Bad Way’ might just give you the push you need to behave a little badly.