Alt Pop – Essentially Pop

Alt-Pop Star On The Rise VISSIA Releases The Emotional WALK ME HOME

October 28, 2020

The new song by intriguing artist VISSIA has been given the at-home music video treatment thanks to some excellent video editing and the talents of the artist herself.

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Alt-Pop Artist Someya Releases New Single, ‘Da da da da’

September 30, 2020

Set for release on 2 October, alt-pop artist Someya channels Nick Cave in her new single, ‘Da da da da’.

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Rachael Sage Transforms Painful Experiences Into Beauty And Gratitude With Latest Release ‘Blue Sky Days’, From Upcoming Album ‘Character.

May 18, 2020

Rachael Sage, the artist who consistently uses her creativity to transform painful experiences into works of art, has done it again.

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Giovanna Releases New Single ‘Young Heart Player’

June 29, 2019

Rising alt pop star Giovanna has had an unconventional journey as a musician. She began her career working in the film industry writing scores for, what are now, award winning films (including ‘RISK’ which won Best Film at The Portobello film Festival). It was here that she discovered that she had a talent for capturing raw and un-filtered emotion through sophisticated instrumentation and mindful composition.

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Twinning Is Winning: Australia’s The Veronicas Return With New Single ‘Think Of Me’ And Appearances At Pride Festivals Across The US

June 6, 2019

The international alt-pop duo, The Veronicas, released their new single ‘Think of Me’ early last month, via SIN, a division of Sony Music International.

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Will And The People Are Sounding ‘Gigantic’ In Newest Release

May 19, 2019

Fresh out for New Music Friday this week is Will And The People’s new single ‘Gigantic.’ The Brighton based four-piece are currently playing a few show dates in Amsterdam, and ended their songwriting hiatus to make this track.

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Indie Pop Artist Noella Usborne A Force To Be Reckoned With Ahead Of New Single ‘Not A Chance’

April 9, 2019

Still only 19 years old, Noella Usborne is a veteran of the alt-pop scene, starting at the age of 14 where she performed at every gig, pub or festival she could find her way into. She earned herself slots at the likes of Stroud Fringe, and Cheltenham Jazz Festival, where she busked, and sang at emerging talent features.

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RUMI – ‘Moi’

March 29, 2019

Making her debut on March 31st is RUMI, otherwise known as Julianne Murray. The Irish singer/songwriter introduces herself wonderfully with ‘Moi,’ a melodic blend of electro and alt-pop stylings.

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Dan Says – Week Seven

March 11, 2019

Music is such a universal language that brings people all of different races, ages and backgrounds together…it’s amazing that you can be in a venue of 40,000 people or 2,000 people and everyone has their own story of why they’re there.

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Sonic Rade – ‘Let’s Dream Tonight’

March 1, 2019

Sonic Rade are a Swiss Pop trio with three albums under their belt: ‘Let It Out’ (2013); ‘Sideways’ (2016); and their brand new self titled album, ‘Sonic Rade’, released this year. Their music is high energy mixed with shades of melancholy, and their latest single, ‘Let’s Dream Tonight’, comes with a video which sees them head for the heart of New York City – Times Square.

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So ‘Critical’: Alt-Pop Artist Daym Speaks To EP

February 28, 2019

Alt-pop artist Daym returned with anthemic track ‘Critical’ earlier this month, as he celebrates ambiguity through his artform. In conversation, he gets candid about the message he wants to convey with his music, and his desire to use his platform for social commentary, and discussing important issues.

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Stella Scholaja Set To Release Second Album, ‘Miracle’

February 15, 2019

‘Miracle’ is the second album from German pop artist, Stella Scholaja. Set for release on February 14, the 11 track album blends a folky style with pop sensibilities, and Stella’s light, almost ethereal vocals are reminscent of Björk, and Christine McVie.

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There’s No Regrets For Vegas’ LX And New Single ‘One Regret’

January 30, 2019

LX was born and raised in Las Vegas, and was taught from an early age by her father, “dare to be great”, and she’s certainly living up to that motto with her new single, ‘One Regret’.

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Alt-Pop Rock Trio Naked Elephant Are A ‘Long Way Home’ With New Single

January 28, 2019

Alt-pop/rock trio Naked Elephant are back with new offering ‘Long Way Home’- the lead single from their upcoming debut EP ‘Beginnings’ out 1 February.

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Shadow Puppet Theatre – ‘Mystery Girl’, And ‘John Doe’

January 17, 2019

Shadow Puppet Theatre hail from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and the four trained musicians somehow found each other and came together to make their raw, yet refined, sounds of alternative rock and pop.

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All Faces – ‘Summer In London’

June 14, 2018

‘Summer In London’ is the second release from the eponymous debut EP by All Faces. Comprising Ben and Daphne, the duo formed in October 2017.

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Tiny Fighter – ‘Hollow Talk’

June 12, 2018

Stockholm-based indie-pop duo Tiny Fighter had a breakthrough with the video for their song, ‘New Century’, introducing them to a worldwide audience via the dreamlike clip shot on 360 degree camera. We featured the video back in January here, winning not just praise from us (“a name to watch out for”), but also from Oh Es Tee (“a whirlwind of a video”), New Sick Music (“a video that makes you feel as though the world is endless, and, yes, tiny”), and other publications. Comprising Australian multi-instrumentalist Tim Spelman and Swedish singer-songwriter Therese Karlsson, Tiny Fighter have returned with their new track, ‘Hollow Talk’.

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Sinplus Show ‘Dreams’ Can Come True With New Single

June 6, 2018

Sinplus comprise brothers Ivan and Gabriel Broggini, and if you’re like me, you’ll remember them from the Eurovision Song Contest in 2012, where they represented their native Switzerland in the first semi final with the song, ‘Unbreakable’. But even if you’re not like me, you’ll nonetheless be impressed to know that Sinplus won an MTV Award as best Swiss Act, as well as a nomination for Best European Act. Sinplus’ latest single, ‘Dreams’, was released in April, and its radio friendly sound, with delightfully close sibling harmonies, should well see it played on radio stations across the UK and US.

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South Africa – Pop Music’s Low-Key Revolutionary (Featuring Singer-Songwriter Matthew Mole)

May 21, 2018

Brit-pop, Americana, even Germany’s infamous electronic scene. Some styles of music are synonymous with certain countries. Yet, mention South Africa and many music-lovers are quick to jump to Paul Simon’s 1986 record ‘Graceland’.