The Best New Music To Add To Your Playlist
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3 years ago
Looking for music inspo? Look no further
If you’re on the hunt for new music, we’ve got you covered with a roundup of the best new releases from stellar British musicians. Who needs podcasts when your playlist is this good?
The Best New Music Right Now – From British Musicians
The Japanese House, In The End It Always Does
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Who is The Japanese House?
Amber Bain is a Buckinghamshire-born musician who performs under the name The Japanese House – a moniker inspired by a childhood holiday home she frequented in her youth. Bain’s music boasts a dreamy indie pop sound, with influences (and occasional contributions) from artists including Matty Healy, lead singer of the British pop rock band The 1975.
The Japanese House in three words:
Sunny synth-pop.
What is The Japanese House’s biggest hit?
‘Sunshine Baby’, which features Healy.
What’s the best track on In The End It Always Does?
‘Boyhood’, which features some quietly gut-wrenching nostalgia and a subtly catchy chorus.
Check out In The End It Always Does here.
Olivia Dean, Messy
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Who is Olivia Dean?
Olivia Dean is an R&B musician who grew up in Walthamstow. She rose to prominence with the single ‘Ok Love You Bye’, a tongue-in-cheek reflection on a failing relationship. Her subsequent singles helped to build a substantial fan base, and Messy – her debut album – was met with high praise.
Olivia Dean in three words:
Groovy girl power.
What is Olivia Dean’s biggest hit?
‘Dive’, the glittering opener from Messy.
What’s the best track on Messy?
‘Carmen’, a glorious, buoyant celebration of the Windrush Generation.
Check out Messy here.
Bruno Major, Columbo
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Who is Bruno Major?
Bruno Major is a British guitarist and singer-songwriter. After he was dropped by his original record label, his first full-length project, A Song For Every Moon, saw him release a new song every month for a year. Meanwhile, his second album, To Let A Good Thing Die, tied together pop, jazz and R&B, and even featured writing credits from Billie Eillish’s brother Finneas on the track ‘The Most Beautiful Thing’.
Bruno Major in three words:
Languorous, soulful pop.
What is Bruno Major’s biggest hit?
‘Nothing’ (from his second album) which went on viral on TikTok during the pandemic.
What’s the best track on Columbo?
The title track, which tells the story of his beloved 1981 Mercedes (named Columbo, naturally) which he unfortunately crashed.
Check out Columbo here.
Mahalia, IRL
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Who is Mahalia?
Mahalia has been releasing music since she was 13 years old. She made waves with her breezily eloquent track ‘Sober,’ followed by an appearance on Jacob Collier’s bubbly offering ‘All I Need’ with Ty Dolla $ign – a song which earned a Grammy nomination in 2021. Beyond the slick drums and enticing R&B melodies, there is a delightful kind of purity to Mahalia’s honeyed vocals, and to the traces of soul music which make her work so unique.
Mahalia in three words:
Delightfully smooth R&B.
What is Mahalia’s biggest hit?
‘What You Did’ featuring Ella Mai, from Mahalia’s debut album Love and Compromise.
What’s the best track on IRL?
The title track, which closes the album and perfectly sums up Mahalia’s musical journey so far.
Check out IRL here.
Tom Grennan, What Ifs & Maybes
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Who is Tom Grennan?
Tom Grennan is an indie pop singer-songwriter based in London. He rose to prominence after featuring on the single ‘All Goes Wrong’ by electronic pop duo Chase & Status in 2016. Grennan’s debut album, Lighting Matches, was released in 2018, and it peaked at number 5 on the UK Albums Chart.
Tom Grennan in three words:
Catchy, emotive pop.
What is Tom Grennan’s biggest hit?
‘Little Bit of Love’, from his second album Evering Road.
What’s the best track on What If & Maybes?
‘Psychedelic Kisses’, a high-octane, radio-ready track.
Check out What Ifs & Maybes here.
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