New Music Discovery – 5 Releases We Are Loving Right Now

The great music just keeps coming!

Below is an eclectic mix of five new releases that we are vibing with right now.

1. Blade – Jennalyn (EP)

At just 21 years of age, Los Angeles, USA based singer/songwriter, actress, model and film producer, Jennalyn was born and raised in Seattle, moving to her current home of Los Angeles to pursue a career in acting.

Her musical journey began at the age of 4, where she would sing in her church and then at the age of 14, she released her first single, ‘Waiting’.

Influenced by the sounds of electronic and trap, Jennalyn creates a style of dark pop, which she combines with cinematic visuals to create an all encompassing experience for her listeners.

Jennalyn’s latest six track EP release, ‘Blade’ comes after a five year hiatus from releasing music and is designed to create a full sonic and visual journey.

The EP is filled with a soundscape of catchy beats, lush synth and alluring harmonies and combined with the powerful vocals and hooky melodies of Jennalyn. Lyrically, the tracks contain a strong personal introspection and take you through a range of powerful emotions.

You can find more of Jennalyn at:

Website – https://www.jennalynmusic.com
YouTube – https://youtu.be/tHvXHF3X29M
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/jennalynponraj

You can listen to ‘Blade’ below:

2. La Mer (Feat. Maisie May) – Super Drift

Dubai based producer and composer, John Drift is the man behind the musical project, Super Drift, which began just over a year ago.

Influenced by the sounds of 1980s Synth Pop, EDM, Tropical and Deep House, Super Drift has released his latest single, La Mer, which features New York based vocalist Maisie May. This is the first release of Super Drift’s to feature a vocalist.

The track was developed on the inspiration of a famous beach in Dubai, by the name of La Mer, which was later lyrically expanded upon by Maisie to create what you hear in the track today.

The electronic pop song brings a luscious synth resonance and an unforgettable and catchy beat.. The track is vibrant and energetic and will have you up and dancing in no time.

Combined with Maisie May’s vocals, the song has an uplifting vibe with a summer beachy feel and is the perfect addition to your fun holiday playlist!

3. Lonely Nights – Satre

Based in the Åland Islands, off the south west coast of Finland, artist, Satre began his musical journey by composing works for theatre on his piano.

The music of Satre now blends an array of musical genres, including everything from Pop, Rock ,Hip-Hop, Electronic, Jazz, Classic, Chili, Lo- Fi, RnB, Funk, Blues and Reggae to create his own unique sound.

“The word is a sound, a wave, but in a period in which we are invaded by many words of which many are useless, deceiving and without “power” ,I try to communicate through my music every single possible feeling, trying to transform it into “quality”. I have no limits and I do not follow established rules or schemes. I don’t make a single musical genre and I don’t want to do it… we are in a world where everything mixes, in which everything comes into contact and is influenced and it transforms. ” Satre

Satre’s latest track, ‘Lonely Nights’ is an emotional and melancholic song that features lo-fi beats and a clean and crisp guitar riff.. The feel of the track continually changes, creating intense interest in what is coming next.

The vocals of the song, blend into the instrumentation with a creative feel and twist to the composition of the song.

You can find more of Satre at:

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/contact.satre
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCreLfFNWzmCEw-st_CzB8sw
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/satre.music

You can listen to ‘Lonely Nights’ below:

4. Cycles – Heirloome (EP)

Australian based artist, Lillie – a self-confessed ‘weird kid and late bloomer’ – is the brains and the voice behind the musical project, Heirloome.

Inspired by creators such as Kate Bush, Björk and ANOHNI, Heirloome creates a vulnerable, yet authentically enchanting sound of chamber pop, using sounds crafted with salvaged fox furs and grasses, harps and ukuleles and the powerful vocals of Lillie.

Heirloome’s debut EP, Cycles is a three track story of Hope, Grief and Magic, inspired by the sudden loss of her younger brother.

“My brother died in an accident at 23, and I was completely broken. Grief changes you forever, and we will all experience it. It unites us in that way. To help my brother’s spirit move on, and for my own healing, I saw a shaman. She called in a hummingbird to guide me, and then three birds landed outside my window, and each told me to write a song for my brother. This record is those three songs – trying to find hope again after deep grief, and creating a place for healing & honouring the life cycle.” Heirloome

The tracks provide us with a combination of natural sounds and beats, string arrangements and the powerful vocals of Heirloome.

The EP is an emotional journey that you do not want to miss.

You can find more of Heirloome at:

Website – https://www.heirloome.net
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/heirloome
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB738GhSexzsWfsrjhQtL1A
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/heirloome

You can listen to ‘Cycles’ below:

5. Heatstroke – Chris Wiper

Residing in Nashville, USA, pop artist, Chris Wiper found himself in an internal battle as covid began.

Chris was living in the Midwest, an area that he despised, especially when he was unable to leave.. He found the 4 months of quarantine, staring at his walls unbearable.

It was during this challenging time that Chris Wiper wrote his latest single release, ‘Heatstroke’.

Inspired by artists including Lorde, Remi Wolf, Janelle Monae, Phoebe Bridgers and Jensen McRae, the track talks of how Chris attached all of his mental and physical self-worth to one person and how he was left feeling alone and disappointed over and over again.

The beats within the song, combined with guitars, synth and lush harmonies are complimented with the warm tone and impressive range in Chris’s vocals.

As you listen, you can feel the frustration as you move along the journey with Chris, as if you are experiencing it with him.

You can find more of Chris Wiper at:

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/chris.wiper.90
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/chriswiper

You can listen to ‘Heatstroke’ below:

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Karen Harding

Karen Harding is a Melbourne, Australia based singer/songwriter, founder of Sounds On The Couch, and founder and operator of boutique music PR service for emerging and independent artists, Rise Indie.