Baby Queen – ‘I Hope You Don’t Remember Me’
On her latest single ‘I Hope You Don’t Remember Me,’ Baby Queen gives her upbeat brand of electropop a goth makeover. The juxtaposing soundscape of medieval-inspired springs against a pulsating drum beat is reminiscent of Allie X and Rina Sawayama. With an explosive bridge breaking down the good, bad and ugly elements of a break-up, the track ascends to dancefloor anthem status.
Malaika – ‘Pretty Pretty Thing’
Rising singer-songwriter Malaika’s infectious new single is a love letter to girlhood. With a base layer of hazy guitar and angelic vocals, the lyrics portray the expression of femininity as an act of self love, power, and escapism. The track is accompanied by an ethereal video that incorporates Malaika’s second passion, pole dance. Already attracting the attention of BBC Radio Introducing, the track sees Malaika take on new heights as both a lyricist and a performer.
COUCOU CHLOE – ‘VENOM’
After a ten-year career of releasing music that has seen her collaborate with such megastars as Lady Gaga, Shygirl and Warmduscher, darkwave diva COUCOU CHLOE returns with new solo single ‘VENOM.’ The buzzy techno track is angsty and infectious with minimal sprechgesang vocals and a darkly gothic overtone, begging to be played in the underground clubs of Paris and Berlin.
Paris Paloma – ‘Good Girl’
“If you call me good girl / one more time then my foist will meet your skull,” croons Paris Paloma ironically softly on her new single. ‘Good Girl’ is the the counterpart to last year’s ’Good Boy,’ the Emma Thompson-featuring track that criticised the ‘loser’ rich men who increasingly take control of every aspect of society. This time around, the feminist folk-pop icon provides a courageous, perceptive and poetic analysis of the destructive effect this has on the lives of women and girls.
Debbie – ‘The Rain Isn’t Over’
Acclaimed for her silky, soulful vocals, South London artist and profound lyricist Debbie has penned songs for Stormzy and been featured on tracks Nines and Victor Ray. Her latest solo single ‘The Rain Isn’t Over’ is a peaceful coffee shop ballad with an R&B edge. The track’s vibe is both melancholy and hopeful, with a winning combination of delicate lyrics and smooth instrumentals.
