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New Music: Pokkisham – Split

04/04/2022 Graeme Smith

Pokkisham is a St. Albans-based experimental pop artist who I first discovered for the blog at the end of last year. Impressed by her ability to defy genre, I was excited to hear more from her. Her latest is called Split.

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Discovery: The 139

15/03/2022 Graeme Smith

Hailing from Bristol, The 139 are an indie rock quartet whose new track takes on the topic of rejection. It’s called Feeling Blue.

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Video: Ruiz! – 5 Seconds

14/03/202217/03/2022 Graeme Smith

Ruiz!, real name Hugh Ruiz, is a Sheffield-based multi-instrumentalist whose infectious and surreal new video 5 Seconds caught my attention.

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Video: Garvie – What Did I Do

21/02/202222/02/2022 Graeme Smith

Garvie is a London-based alternative pop artist whose quirky but well-observed new track and video What Did I Do caught my attention.

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Discovery: Jemma Johnson

15/02/2022 Graeme Smith

Jemma Johnson is a Uttoexter-based pop singer songwriter who has already caught the attention of BBC Introducing’s Dean Jackson, and chart sensation Maisie Peters, the latter comparing her to Fiona Apple. Her latest track is called Shatterproof.

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EP Review: Los Padres – Skobeloff

10/01/202212/01/2022 Graeme Smith

Los Padres are a London-based act who create jazz that is as experimental as it is groovy. Their new EP Skobeloff is their first as a trio and, over five tracks, give you a taste of what they have to offer.

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New Music: The Confederation – Coat In The Hallway

23/12/2021 Graeme Smith

The Confederation are a Coventry-based soul and jazz collective who first hit my radar earlier this month through their storytelling track That’s Where You’ll Find Me. Now they’re back with another funky tale to tell. It’s called Coat In The Hallway.

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Discovery: Muscular

06/12/2021 Graeme Smith

Hailing from Turku, Finland, Muscular, real name Ilmari Aitoaho, is a electronic pop producer who has teamed with with singer Linda Ilves for his latest track Demons.

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Discovery: Jewel Owusu

02/12/202102/12/2021 Graeme Smith

Jewel Owusu is an indie pop singer songwriter based in Perth, Australia. Born in Hong Kong of Pilipino and Ghanaian descent, Jewel grew up in New Zealand. Her international background gives her a fresh take on music and her new track Mixed Signals is a heartbreak song like no other.

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