Greentea Peng and Goya Gumbani share their hotly anticipated albums, Joy Crookes swoons and serenades, and AntsLive gets slick with it: Wonderlist has arrived!
Greentea Peng – Tell Dem It’s Sunny
One of Britain’s most unique contemporary artists Greentea Peng cements her fierce creativity on her excellent sophomore album, Tell Dem It’s Sunny. The work is broodier and more atmospheric than anything Peng has shred before, to great effect, with a miraculous poise to the songwriting and encompassing setting of mood in the sonics.
Joy Crookes – “I Know You’d Kill”
Continuing her faultless run of singles in the run up to a new project, the most charismatic name in UK soul Joy Crookes shares “I Know You’d Kill”. Both a satirical bite at the industry and a sweeping anthem of friendship and trust, Crookes’ deft songwriting and softly explosive vocals are pure perfection.
Goya Gumbani – Warlord of the Weejuns
One of hip hop’s most slept-on enigmas, rap muser Goya Gumbani drops his long-awaited debut studio album. With features from lojii, Jaydonclover and Seafood Sam, dusty and jazzy sonic backdrops and impeccable performances from Goya throughout, the record fails to disappoint.
Annahstasia – “Villain”
With her highly anticipated debut album Tether on the way in June via drink sum wtr, the devastatingly talented Annahstasia looks set for a well-deserved breakthrough year. New single “Villain” is simply stunning—sonically genteel and gregarious, lyrically emotive and wow, that vocal performance. A must hear.
Tom Misch – “Old Man”
The dazzling decadence of Tom Misch shines through in his latest single. “Old Man” shows a different side of the singer-songwriter, guitarist and producer, with Misch’s lyricism deeply personal and affection, and the swinging and subtle sonic backdrop providing plenty of space and sentiment.
AntsLive – “One Man”
UK alt rap mainstay AntsLive always hits the mark. New single “One Man” is typically impressive: through the slick music video, the bouncy and off-kilter instrumental, and Ants’ crisp craft and cracking charm.
Lexie Liu – “Pop Girl”
Singer-songwriter and producer Lexie Liu has the kind of tongue-in-cheek, breaking off fourth wall lens towards popular culture that is undeniably fun. “Pop Girl” is gloriously playful, a glitchy hyper pop-inflected elegy of digital footprints and societal expectations.
Mae Muller – “Breakaway”
“Breakaway” is arguably the most focused and relevant Mae Mueller has ever sounded. The comeback single after a 15-month hiatus is a bold new direction for Muller, one of authentic emotionality and cutting-edge dance pop sonics. Exciting times for the North Londoner.
Aitch – “Bounce”
Aitch is proving to be back to his best, taking it back to basics on cheek-laden new single “Bounce”. The video is hilarious, the instrumentation is an attention grabber and progressively note-worthy, and Aitch is as playful in his bars and sharp in his flows as ever.
Matt Maltese – “Pinned For You My Whole Life”
The latest opus from his forthcoming May-set sixth studio album Hers, Matt Maltese’s latest offering “Pinned For You My Whole Life” is rich and resplendent. The artist continues to prove himself the subtlest of songwriters and boasts an ever-refining ear for homage-fuelled sonic habits.
Sam Ryder – “White Lies”
There’s a colourful grit to acclaimed singer-songwriter Sam Ryder’s return single. It’s familiar no doubt, and not ripping up any rulebook. But it’s strong and sultry soul pop, with Ryder’s voice full of gusto and gravity.
Artemas – “Southbound” // “Test Drive”
Genre-defiant BRIT Award-nominee Artemas proceeds in his rise with a fresh double-sided single. Both “Southbound” and “Test Drive” are sensual and immersive offerings with spell-ending memories and strong vocal performances.
Bino Bames – “Cocktail Princess”
Moody and majestic, the grunge-y debut single from newcomer Bino Bames is brimming with cinema. The American-Filipino outsider is an enigmatic new presence in the rock space, whose blends of sounds and aesthetics will be sure to turn more than a few heads.
Dré Six x 163 Margs x KITSCHKREIG – “London’s Calling”
This new one from singer-songwriter Dré Six, German creatives KITSCHKRIEG and London rapper 163Margs is a big fat vibe. Dré’s vocals are smooth, the beatsmiths’ beat drips atmosphere, and Margs’ verse is full of quotables and dominant delivery.
LEILAH – “WILDGROWTH”
Having worked with the likes of SBTRKT, Mura Masa and Speakers Corner Quartet, rising singer-songwriter LEILAH shares an intoxicating new solo R&B cut, “WILDGROWTH”. With an EP on route, the artist’s gliding vocals and sonic control present her as a serious one to watch.
nimino – “Creek”
One of the hottest producers in the UK right now, nimino shares a much anticipated new EP “Creek”, to great effect. Featuring viral hit “I Only Smoke When I Drink” and an excellent feature from SAMSON, the six-pronged project is a varied and ever-moving introduction to a stellar talent.
Phoebe Green – “The Container”
Mancunian artist Phoebe Green has shared a dreamy indie pop EP, “The Container”. With anthemic lead single “I Could Try To Change” and previous shared favourite “Precious Things“, the body of work is a dazzling statement of intent.
daschan – “will i be”
Newcomer daschan flaunts her free-flowing musicality on refined debut single “will i be”. Sitting between the craft of jazz and the swoon of R&B with a lively dance pop core, the track is slick in its performance and glistening in its production.
Keo – “I Lied, Amber”
A fresh and exciting band in the UK alt indie landscape, Keo’s debut single “I Lied, Amber” nestles eruditely within the current guitar music renaissance. With grit-laden vocals and devestating and distorted instrumentation, there’s plenty to come from the outfit.
Polly Money – “30 Minutes”
New EP from ethereal indie pop singer-songwriter Polly Money, “30 Minutes” is a heartfelt and vivacious offering. The hooks are ear-worm, the emotional is deep-seated and the performances are effortless. Bravo.
Tia Gordon – “backwards loving”
Kent-born soul singer-songwriter Tia Gordon shares a new single plucked from her 9th April due EP. “backwards loving” is groove-laden and gorgeous, a wistful and sun-kissed sensation.
Alissic – “CONCRETE”
Rising artist Alissic shares a new pop gem “CONCRETE”. Continuing to cement her vibrant and emotionally piercing sound and approach, the singer-songwriter brings allure and artistry to her new single.
Sissy Ford – “Streets”
An anthemic new voice in the UK stratosphere, Sissy Ford shows off her chameleonic vocals on new single “Streets”. Whether luscious melodies or sharp rapping, Ford impresses.
Skeete – Excuse My Language
Always impressive with his charismatic flow and sleek delivery, Skeete continues to fly the flag as one of the UK’s frontrunners when it comes to vibes. An innate talent who blends seamlessly with an ear for contagious R&B and Dancehall melodies, Skeete has just delivered his intricately inter-woven new project Excuse My Language, which underlines the Nottingham-native’s ability to inject both meaningful social commentary and feel-good energy over a patchwork of sonic textures.
Bamby – Muse
French-Guyanese star Bamby has released her debut album Muse, offering up a dynamic flourish of Caribbean rhythms and dancehall energy, alongside splashes of hip-hop and R&B. Known for her pulsating beats, assertive lyrics, and cutting-edge production, Bamby’s new project pushes genre boundaries and is a celebration of culture.
MLizzy – “BPD”
South London’s hottest rising drill rapper MLizzy continues to make serious waves across the UK rap scene with his scintillating new single reflecting both the gritty scenes of real road life and commenting on the toxic nature of modern relationships. “BPD” – any acronym for Bi Polar Disorder serves to be an unapologetically authentic cut which sees the young lyricist deliver his razor-sharp bars and unique cadence across a menacing FNR Beats-produced soundtrack.
David Morin – “Crashing and Burning”
Vancouver-based artist David Morin returns with his captivating new track, “Crashing and Burning.” A blend of deep bass, soulful synth melodies, and Morin’s emotive R&B vocals, the song is both rich and tender. Renowned for his heartfelt lyricism, the Canadian talent opens up about the deeply personal yet universally relatable feeling of losing control. An anthem for those struggling with a sense of powerlessness, grief, and the pain the world can inflict, “Crashing and Burning” further solidifies Morin’s growing recognition as a distinctive and powerful voice in music.
Hunny – “Mistress 2”
South London riser Hunny shares an uplifting and emotionally resonant single “Mistress 2”. There’s great control to her vocals that glide atop the unassuming and sparse musical backdrop.
