… about the irony of being a kid … : “Sour Grapes” by Maya Yenn

“Sour Grapes” by Maya Yenn Alt-pop artist Maya Yenn is back with another freshly-squeezed offering. Refreshing as a tall, ice-cold glass of lemonade and just as bitter, “Sour Grapes” is a downright catchy tune full of nostalgic warmth, bleeps and bloops from half remembered video games and R&B-inspired beats that speaks to the frustrations of growing…

Energetic, danceable & personal: "WORTH IT (EP)" by OCCO

„WORTH IT“ by OCCO  „WORTH IT“ is an energetic and ultra danceable track that will get listeners moving. OCCO has once again delivered his signature alt-pop experimental sound with dynamic production that pushes the boundaries of contemporary pop.  His emotive and captivating voice is supported by a rich musical arrangement of Classical and Indian instruments…

90s pop nostalgia with a modern twist: "No Umbilical" by Bethan Lloyd

Bethan Lloyd … is a Welsh artist whose trance inducing vocals expand over an ocean of rave inspired production, harmonic layering and otherworldly ecstasy. Her sonic exploration has taken her from training as a classical singer, immersing herself in Berlin’s experimental music scene, to learning with magicians, masters and the ancient teachings of the natural…

Do not dwelling on the past: "Day after day" by Marcus Smith

Marcus Smith …is a rapper, singer, and songwriter born and raised in Cleveland, OH. After 15 years in hip-hop bands Black & Broke and SANKURO, Smith is now navigating the music scene as a solo artist.  Smith is a self-taught multi-instrumentalist. Starting with piano when he was 14, he learned a new instrument each summer…

Sometimes you forget what you're here for: "27 in a 7-Eleven" by SHN

SHN … has performed at intimate venues like APW Bangsar as well as at larger stages, including Urbandscapes and Artbox. SHN is building a trademark sonic branding, focusing on detailed lyricism and familiar down-to-earth singer-songwriter pop, making her an excellent Southeast Asian addition to the current music climate that is shifting and spotlighting singer/songwriters. After…

… about wanting to be acknowledged: "One Foot In" by Temme Scott

Temme Scott After cutting her teeth in the industry as a teenager with her Baltimore-based band, Scott gave up pursuing music, discouraged by the inauthenticity bred by finding success at such a young age, and moved across the country to attend junior college for a few years. Taylor Emily then transferred to UCLA to pursue…