
Natalie Claro
By Eli Goodwin and Kenneth Tse
If you spun a wheel that was filled with literally everything you could ever converse about, the odds are that whatever it landed on, Natalie Claro’s written a song about it. The breadth of her work is massive, spanning from the philosophical to the political to the emotional. As for the artist, Natalie Claro, based in Nashville, does it all.

Cassidi
By Kenneth Tse
Cassidi never misses – Through a professional career that spans over four years, the artist has amazed listeners with her powerful songwriting and pristine vocals. Each one of her releases introduces a different soundscape; from the chilled reverbs heard in “Stupid Boys” to the Pop/RnB vibe of “special,” there remains a distinct fluidity to her music.

northxix
By Kenneth Tse
Since 2020, northxix has been making a name for himself with tracks like “wakemeup” and “where will you go?” While he only began releasing songs last year, the artist is a life-long music lover, using powerful lyricism and production to express his raw emotions. This latest single is no different; “bastard” pours into his personal life and relationships while introducing a slight departure from his typical style.

THE JACKS
By Kenneth Tse
THE JACKS are back and better than ever! The Los Angeles-based group has just released “Stay the Night,” their first single in over a year. A bit of a departure from their older catalog, the group returns with an indie-pop/rock sound that will be prominent on their debut album SLOWDANCE! “I think this new direction was something that we felt needed to happen,” lead singer Jonny Stanback said. “(This) sound is us just being as authentic as possible and really finding out what we wanted to create with no limits and an open mind.”

19&YOU
By Kenneth Tse
19&YOU are looking and sounding like the next big thing – the four-piece band hailing from Sydney, Australia released their debut EP on May 7 and to much acclaim. Their indie-pop/rock sound is synonymous with acts like the 1975 and Nightly but still holds its own in showcasing an original sound. The band, composed of Noah Taylor, Cameron Graves, Liam Wallis, and Jackson Leitch, only met last year and recorded their first songs over a two-week period.

Say Kids
By Eli Goodwin and Kenneth Tse
Nashville’s Say Kids represent everything that is good about music. Their genre-bending sound was coined in 2018 when the four-piece band composed of Peyton Smith, the singer; William Cheatham, the lead guitarist; Matt Gay, the drummer; and Oliver Finch, the bassist, first got together. The group released their debut EP, “From Earth,” in 2019, followed by their most popular song, “Hootie Hoo,” in 2020.

Madeline The Person
By Eli Goodwin
Madeline The Person exudes rainbows, butterflies, but most importantly, feelings. The 19-year-old singer/songwriter introduces a wondrous world of her own making, combining the beautiful aesthetic of her childhood adolescence with hard and somber memories.
The China Blue
By Elie Weitzman and Eli Goodwin
Seth Mykel Marques goes by The China Blue when he’s producing, composing, and performing his music. Often described as angsty, upbeat, and electronic, his songs are unique and powerful anthems that can be enjoyed everywhere from a club to a car ride.

Hoosh
By Kenneth Tse
Hoosh brings a novel, versatile sound to the industry that displays raw emotions and lyrical ingenuity. Blending hip-hop, R&B, soul, and a multitude of other influences, the artist continues to experiment and evolve with his music. His 30K+ monthly listeners and an ever-growing fanbase can attest to that, with many having been loyal since 2018’s “Foolish.”

NxG
By Eli Goodwin and Elie Weitzman
Philadelphia-native NxG only made his Spotify debut last year, but that hasn’t stopped him from earning nearly 500k streams. A combination of distinct artistry and lyricism is prevalent in all of his songs, as he introduces a different soundscape with every new release. His latest song, “On Top,” hit the streaming services on March 19th. “ [I’m] definitely feeling accomplished,” he said.

Zac Pajak
By Kenneth Tse
Zac Pajak can do it all. Through a career that includes both singing/songwriting and producing credits, the artist continues to demonstrate his one-of-a-kind artistry and versatility. Take a song like “Retrograde” for example, Pajak’s most popular release which now has over 230k Spotify streams. The song was featured on the popular show Love Island, which undoubtedly helped the artist within his solo work.

Ai Bendr
By Eli Goodwin
Ai Bendr is an 18-year-old artist who quite literally made it to LA at the top of this year. With three professionally released singles, including her debut (“Love Me Low,” featured on Euphoria) and one single this year (“I Like You”), Bendr has proven that she is by no means a one-hit-wonder.

YungManny
By Kenneth Tse
YungManny is simply up next! Just three years after making his Spotify debut, the artist has seen unprecedented success on the Rap/R&B scene. This is widely attributed to his 2019 viral hit “Moana,” a song that’s earned the artist nearly five million streams since its release.

CMMND
By Eli Goodwin and Kenneth Tse
A collective is not just an artist, but a lifestyle, a brand. Well, it’s time to meet LA’s next: CMMND. CMMND is not just music. The music is the product of okay coleman!, seiji oda, and sleepyboybryan, but CMMND goes farther than that. CMMND is fashion, CMMND is photography, CMMND is graphic design, and CMMND is even videography.

scott is okay
By Eli Goodwin
Scott is okay hates his face. He says it in his Spotify bio and shows it by cropping out every face in every picture featured on every single one of his album covers. It’s this unique and oddly personable quality to him that makes his music so special.

Soda State
By Eli Goodwin and Elie Weitzman
Mike Ridley and Sam Tracie make up a duo that’s perhaps the most interesting exploration of industry identity today: Soda State. They have a wealth of lore behind their existence, as a storyline accompanies their music: the two friends were once transported to an alternate realm called the Soda State after playing a very specific sound on their synths.

TWSTD ZOO
By Elie Weitzman and Eli Goodwin
TWSTD ZOO is an LA-based electronic dance music duo that exudes an energetic and irresistible sound. They began putting out music in 2020, and since then have grown rapidly on the global stage. The combination of dubstep, dance, EDM, and everything in between is fused into their music, making every song more innovative and interesting than the last.

Sam Loid
By Eli Goodwin
It’s often said that music is evolving. Genre fluidity, for one, is more prevalent than ever. If you’re looking for someone to epitomize this, I recommend looking no further than Sam Loid. Based in New Orleans, the 25-year-old artist has managed to produce an incredibly versatile discography with only three songs out.

Juniper
By Eli Goodwin and Kenneth Tse
A dynamic trio with a handful of singles and 2 EPs, Juniper continues to climb the ranks of the bustling music industry. Currently comprised of Scott, the singer, and founding member; Shreeve, the guitarist; and Alé, the drummer, the band got its start in 2017 – Alé joined in 2018 followed by Shreeve about six months later.

Noah Jack
By Kenneth Tse
Noah Jack is an artist who continues to move the goalposts of popular music. The singer/songwriter credits his high school production class as the catalyst to his current musical endeavors, which have recently paid off. Jack only made his debut last year but has since shown distinct versatility and lyrical ingenuity amongst his emo-punk contemporaries. \