Welcome to the very first edition of our brand new weekly playlist, Breakthrough Thursdays. When we’re not writing about Kanye and Kendrick, we’re looking out for the underdog. The new, emerging artists who are trying to get a leg up. Each week we find A LOT of awesome new music from upcoming artists across the globe.
Each Thursday we will bring to you a playlist entirely consisting of acts who we’ve just discovered online, that we wanna share with you!
You can follow this and all of our other playlists on our official SoundCloud.
Here’s the very first one. Enjoy!
Tracklist
1. Tay Iwar, Into The Flame
Check out more from the Nigerian artist here.
2. ArtPeace, Heaven Down Here (ft. Raphael Saadiq)
I’m a big Saadiq fan and this is a stunning collab. Follow ArtPeace on Soundcloud.
3. Chappo, Hang On
Jangly, uplifting, catchy indie with a really rich melody. Get on Chappo now!
4. The Palms, Future Love (We All Make Mistakes)
Ever wondered what The Weeknd would sound like under the guise of reggae-tinged indie-psych? This is it.
5. Jon Oh, BBQ Grill (Remix) (prod. Sticky Hope)
Turn up the sub. This is one for the dark and dirty bass-loving trapheads out there.
6. Wit, Love’s Not Enough
More Tricky than Twigs, this seductive electro-trip-hop release absolutely sizzles.
7. Yuzima, Tracy Chapman (No)
“I asked her for a selfie and she said no” – check out the fuzzed-out New York artist on Soundcloud.
8. MK GRANDS, Rxssia
One of the smoothest tracks we’ve heard all month, courtesy of the emerging Australian producer.
9. Ashley Alexander, So Damn Good
This week’s wildcard. We don’t write much about country music around here, but I couldn’t resist. It’s so bluesy!
10. Xolisa, The Fallen
Easily my favourite track on this week’s playlist, this is female hip-hop at its smoothest. Check out the accompanying video clip here.
11. Brandyn Burnette, Nothing At All
This track is HUGE. Future-soul fans, hop on it.
12. Blajk, Lost
A satisfying, rich melody courtesy of BLAJK.
13. The Gvllows, La Bestia
Deep, dark experimental instrumental hip-hop. Follow The Gvllows here.
14. Barber, Talk To You
That falsetto! Follow the London-based R&B artist here.
15. Evitecles, Johanne
Eerie, atmospheric techno that glides way, way under the radar. Follow the Bulgarian artist on Soundcloud.
16. Kayper, Next Lifetime
Love bass-heavy electro-soul with a hint of disco? You’ll love Kayper.
17. Dominique, I Think I’m Fallin’
I think I’ve fallin’ in love with Dominique.
18. Soma, Doing It Wrong
This melody really crawled under my skin. Check out more from Soma.
19. Ray Jones, Untitled
Great flow, dynamic lyrics, wicked beats courtesy of hip-hop artist Ray Jones.
20. Breaking Heights, High
Rich indie rock that somehow transposes to steamy hip-hop and back again? What a perfect way to end our playlist.
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