Since its inception in 2008, NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts have been a stalwart marker of success for stars of the past and the future. Each sub-15-minute instalment features a different artist performing a stripped-back set in a cluttered, unassuming...
Magdalena Bay – ‘Second Sleep’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAe2faaZ3sY&list=RDJAe2faaZ3sY&start_radio=1
Magdalena Bay are fast becoming one of the most talked-about acts in indie music, and it’s easy to see why. New single ‘Second Sleep,’ released with B-side ‘Star Eyes,’ is a trippy space-age lullaby. Combining...
Samia – 'Cinder Block'
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpfnV1IGzFs
'Cinder Block' is a standalone release from the same universe as Samia's recent album 'Bloodless'. Samia said she wanted the track to feel like 'treading water' and it's an apt metaphor; devoid of chorus, the song...
Brixton Academy has seen its fair share of pop spectacles, but tonight it transforms into something else entirely: a glittering runway for PinkPantheress, the internet-born star turning viral fame into a cultural movement.
The proceedings start early, with the red...
From racy ad-libbed outros for ‘Nonsense’ to her exotic range of ‘Juno’ positions, there’s no question that coquettish pop star Sabrina Carpenter is a big fan of a euphemism. With her brand-new seventh album 'Man's Best Friend' already stirring...
Kali Uchis, Ravyn Lenae – ‘Cry about it!’
This dynamic collab between two of the most exciting artists on the planet has everything you would expect: a polished duet of vocals, silky harmonies, and a twinkly melody. But Uchis and...
Fresh off the LA gig circuit, retro four-piece The What Four take garage rock back to its roots with their infectiously upbeat EP.
Despite it being their first release as a band, The What Four are no newbies to the...
Agnes – ‘EGO’
Best known for her 2008 hit ‘Release Me,’ Swedish vocalist Agnes has been a trailblazer in the EDM scene for over two decades. Her brand new single ‘EGO’ is a modern dance anthem. With a heady mix...
Hannah Jadagu – ‘Doing Now’
Texan soloist Hannah Jadagu pulls off a timelessness that is rare to find in modern pop music. New single ‘Doing Now’ exemplifies the beauty in simplicity. The laid-back track has an uncomplicated yet magnetic chorus,...
Singer-guitarist Amy Love and bassist Georgia South formed Nova Twins in 2014, after a musical bond dating back to childhood. They quickly made a name for themselves in alternative rock thanks to their surprising yet effective fusions of punk,...