Olivia Dean – ‘Man I Need’
Olivia Dean‘s smooth, soulful vocals are layered over an ’80s rhythm in this easy-listening yet danceable track. Dean is rapidly cementing herself among the main pop girls of the moment, with a stronghold of light, flirty lyrics and a catchy chorus, Man I Need is destined to climb the charts.
JADE – ‘Plastic Box’
From scoring a UK number two hit with ‘Angel Of My Dreams’ to being announced as an opener on Chappell Roan’s next tour, Jade Thirlwall has enjoyed major success thus far in her solo endeavours, post-Little Mix fame The newly-released vocoded version of ‘Plastic Box’ is dancefloor perfection, featuring an addictive trance-like beat but never compromising on Thirlwall’s impressive vocal range.
King Princess – ‘Girls’
King Princess‘ latest ballad is slower and moodier than their average output, but fear not, their signature combination of sultry vocal fry and trip-hop beats remains ever-present. Reminiscent of anthems such as Alannah Myles’ ‘Black Velvet’ and Kim Carnes’ ‘Bette Davis Eyes’, Girls is a sapphic love song that explodes with passion.
Cat Burns – ‘All This Love’
Despite exploring the loss of a loved one, Cat Burns‘ newest single is anything but a sad song. Opening with a dedication to her grandad, who never got to hear her sing live, the gorgeously optimistic track is themed around the idea that “grief is love with no place to go.” Burns’ candid interpretation of the stages of grief within her lyrics establishes her as one of the most talented, courageous, and relatable songwriters of her generation.
Ashnikko – ‘Trinkets’
Seemingly pulling together a cocktail of influences from K-pop to jungle, ‘Trinkets’ is loaded up with deep textures, dub beats, and infectious chants in typical Ashnikko fashion. Despite being under two minutes in length, the micro-track packs a punch that is just enough to satiate us until the release of her upcoming album, ‘Smoochies’.
