Listen: Emily James’ “Foreign Land”
Silky and sweet, Emily James’ single “Foreign Land” is a modern pop ballad from an up-and-coming singer with a passionate style.
Watch: R3HAB & Icona Pop’s “This Is How We Party”
Here’s your spring party anthem: R3HAB and Icona Pop’s retro “This Is How We Party”, a team-up between the super powers of DJ and producer R3HAB with electropop charmers Icona Pop.
Watch: Madison Beer’s “Hurts Like Hell” ft. Offset
Pop singer and songwriter Madison Beer is prepping her first full-length album, that will come out in the next few weeks, but until then, let’s bask in the witchy vengeance of her music video for “Hurts Like Hell”.
Watch: Pterodactyl Problems’ “Paresthesia”
Burning guitars and pounding drums are a big part of Toronto alt-rockers Pterodactyl Problems first single “Paresthesia”, from their album, Esoteric Hobbies. But there’s a lot more to talk about with their style, and the album.
Listen: Neena Rose’s “Rewind”
Take a listen to Hamilton’s Neena Rose and expect to hear more from her very soon. The 17-year-old singer is passionate, talented, and she’s earned a lot of accolades already. She’s also working on an up-and-coming EP with producer and writer 80 Empire.
Listen: Sara Kays’ “Rich Boy”
Sara Kays and “Rich Boy” are exactly what my playlist needed. Kays has a transcendent voice, and her enthralling single “Rich Boy” is effortless, and confidant.
Listen: “Love Me” by Felix Cartal & Lights
Here’s a track to warm up your winter, and it’s so great, I’ve got it on repeat. Canadian producer Felix Cartal teamed up with the incredible Lights for the single “Love Me,” a sweet, slick, and fresh groove that will be stuck in your head for days.
Watch: lemin’s “My Body”
What a single. Toronto singer and songwriter lemin’s soulful “My Body” is a revelation. The track is utterly gorgeous, and lemin’s vocals soar into a sorrowful, and yet uplifting finale that is moving and magical.
Fresh Indies Vol. 12: Dermot Kennedy, Whyte Tygers, Matt Nathanson, ASHS, AmPm, & Gone Gone Beyond
We’re gearing up for a fresh new year of Fresh Indies, and to kick things off, we’re featuring a few singles we loved from the end of 2018. Featured artists include Dermot Kennedy, Whyte Tygers, Matt Nathanson, ASHS, AmPm, and Gone Gone Beyond.
Listen: Anavae’s “Afraid”
Just listen to that beat. Anavae’s “Afraid” is a slick, rock anthem that’s a little brooding, and plenty moody.