Zoe Graham - Even Though I'm Scared (Visualiser)

In her press release for 'Even Though I'm Scared' Graham says "It's a bit feart to rear it's little head into the world, so please show it some love." This was never going to be a problem because, with three E.P's and two singles behind her, the Glasgow songwriter is clearly coming into her own with this release. 'Even Though I'm Scared' is musically textured, with a great hook leading into the chorus and it just soars, along with her vocal. This could be the one to get her the wider attention she really deserves. 

Allie X - Galina (Lyric Video)

I must confess, I was disappointed by Allie X's new album, Girl With No Face. Not because it was in any way bad, but because I just hadn't expected her to take things in such a dark, early 80s electro direction and, as such, wasn't ready for it. I may change my mind in time, but for now, it's not for me. 'Galina' is, for me, the album's standout track and I feel like it represents a nod to the crystalline pop of X's previous outings, especially Super Sunset, and despite (or perhaps because of) its overwhelming sense of grief, it is a flawless slice of sophisticated electro pop.

Dua Saleh - want (Official Video)

A simple r&b/electro take on desire, Dua Saleh's 'Want' is a force of nature, an irresistible ear worm that makes you want to return to it again and again. Saleh's background was initially in community activism and poetry rather than music, but they found themselves drawn to the idea of making music in 2017 upon realising that poetry wasn't enough for them, and that they needed music to provide a more cathartic form of release. This probably reflects the intensity of their music, and gives it such an unyielding drive. We will be hearing more from them in the future.

Wasia Project - Is This What Love Is?

Brother/Sister duo Wasia Project, comprised of Olivia Hardy and William Gao, have been making low key thoughtful indie pop with jazz influences since 2019. 'Is This What Love Is?' is their second most recent single and I like the way it builds slowly with complex piano before the elegant swoop of Hardy's vocals drive it on. It's a musically complex, textured piece with a strong mood and a beautiful elegance and sophistication that really showcases what the duo of Hardy and Gao can do. 

Say She She - Reeling [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

I first heard Say She She on Lauren Laverne's 6Music Breakfast Show at the tail end of 2023 and thought that they sounded like an exciting breath of fresh air. 'Reeling' really reminds me of the energy of late period Raincoats but with more of a disco influence than a reggae one. It sparkles and shimmers with a giddy kind of energy and glee that I'd like to hear more of. The phrase they use in the bio on their website is "disco-delic", which I like.