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Undiscovered is a weekly playlist sharing our pick of the best new music from the world's most exciting emerging musicians. You heard it here first.
"Who Could Say No" by Olivia Lunny
Pop newcomer Olivia Lunny releases the disco-tinged "Who Could Say No", which is the latest cut to be lifted from her debut self-titled album. The upbeat track comes after Lunny told her co-writers she wanted to pen an upbeat, empowering song after all the sad bops
"Days Go By" by NOISY
Fast-rising Worthing trio NOISY have shared their latest single, "Days Go By", which offers a songscape of textured drum-breaks, rave-ready house-piano and catchy hooks.
*** GODPU$$Y *** by Ariel
Ex spy-turned DIY singer, songwriter and producer, Ariel, making provocative, bouncy, really very good tunes that sound like a mash up of Lana Del Rey, Megan Thee Stallion and Shygirl, while at the same time, completely fresh, unique and hers. Get to know.
"Fran Fine" by Berry Galazka
Berry Galazka is back with another whopping strike back at the patriarchy in the form of her latest EP, 'Man Can't Hang, Ain't Part of the Gang'. Inspired by TV show The Nanny, "Fran Fine", Galazka's don't-mess-with-me new single, oozes confidence. “While I do love polka, I am still trying to find a way to work it into my music,” Galazka says. “Growing up in Florida definitely influenced my love for what I call ‘White Man Reggae’.”
"Bicycles" by Just Wondering
Plucked from Just Wondering's new EP, dense multi-layered synths combine for an ecstatic track celebrating friendship. From Dublin trio Wale Akande, Jack O'Shaughnessy and Adam Redmond, who have been listed among BBC Radio 1's Future Artists, "Bicycles" was unconventionally recorded via WhatsApp and Zoom.
"Concrete" by VC Pines
After fleeing the indie-rock scene as leading man of The Carnabys, Jack Mercer, a.k.a VC Pines, has been making a name for themselves with their take on soul and R&B. This lush, jazzy single from the EP of the same name is sure to get you hooked.
"Wild" by Arkuen
A glorious hybrid of genres, from samba-vibes to hip-hop, the catchy chaos of sounds in "Wild" will snare you in its clutches. From fresh new artist, Arkuen, this track shows that the singer will be roaring his way into the music world.
"Silence" by Joshua Luke Smith
Combining candid rap with unmissable American blues, soul and country, "Silence" is taken from Joshua Luke Smith's upcoming debut album 'The Void'. With heartrendingly honest lyrics, tinkling instrumentals and hearty vocals, this latest track shows there's lots to look forward to from the multi-genre artist.
