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ALESSI ROSE Same Mouth (Polydor/Capitol) A stadium support slot with Dua Lipa is a pretty good look
for a developing artist, which likely means glad tidings for Alessi Rose, whose July-bound Voyeur EP is a delightful introduction to her confessional pop. Complete with a hulking chorus, this is a highlight. Contact: Susie Ember
susie@kingsandqueenspr.com
BENSON BOONE Mystical Magical (Night Street/Warner) At one point in May, Benson Boone had three songs in the Top
YUNGBLUD Zombie (Island/Locomotion) Yungblud has said that with his new album Idols, out this month, he wanted to create a “project with no limitations”, which is a statement typical of Dom Harrison’s bold approach to just about everything he does. One thing
you may not have been expecting, though, is a song that recalls the likes of Athlete and Snow Patrol in their most widescreen moments. That is precisely what he serves up on Zombie but, this being Yungblud, it comes with a twist of grunge and his inimitable vocal presence, urgently delivering lines like, ‘Would you even want me?/Looking like a zombie’. It’s impactful stuff, and the record – the first part of a double album campaign – finds Yungblud questioning the idea of hero worship, something he will continue to get from his giant fanbase this summer and beyond. Contact: Jack Kaye
jack@outsideorganisation.com
20, one of which was 2024 monster hit Beautiful Things, which now has over two million sales. Can he match it? Appetite for his throaty take on pop rock, as heard here, is showing no sign of abating, so don’t bet against him… Contact: Phoebe Sinclair
phoebe.sinclair@
appetitepublicity.com
LIFEGUARD A Tightwire (Matador) Chicago three-piece Lifeguard have titled their brilliant debut album (out now)
Ripped And Torn, which is a handy description for their breakneck take on post-punk. A Tightwire is a perfect opening track, unruly, nerve-fraying guitars offset with just the right amount of jangling melody. Contact: Noam Klar
noam@matadorrecords.com
LOYLE CARNER Lyin’ (Island EMI) The release of fourth album Hopefully! and a headline slot on The Other Stage
at Glastonbury means June is a big month for Loyle Carner, whose take on UK rap seems bolder than ever. With acoustic guitar, a smattering of singing and plaintive lyrics, this stings the tear ducts and then some. Contact: Rob Chute
rob.chute@
umusic.com
NADIA KADEK Feeling It All (Transgressive) New on Transgressive, Nadia Kadek’s debut single is stunning.
Over gentle, folky acoustic guitar, the British-Indonesian artist sings a song that seems to make time stand still, as she wrestles with a tangle of emotions. Threadbare construction makes it all the more impressive. Contact: Sarah Richardson
sarah@allstrip.es
WOLF ALICE Bloom Baby Bloom (Columbia) Wolf Alice’s new era gets a grand unveiling of epic proportions:
from the plink of piano in the intro, to the glorious waves of noise as the choruses crank up, this already feels like a classic. Ellie Rowsell and co are poised to go stratospheric with new album The Clearing come the end of August. Contact: Ruth Drake
ruth@toastpress.com
ARTIST: YUNG BREDDA TRACK: THE GREATEST BEND OVER The industry’s
TASTEMAKERS Seani B, DJ,
BBC Radio 1Xtra “Right now, Caribbean music is in a very good place, with many islands showcasing their unique sounds. However, one song has taken the
spotlight back to Trinidad and soca music. Yung Bredda has been making his mark for a few years with his style called ‘steam’, which is a mix of
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dancehall and soca vibes that I have been supporting heavily via my BBC 1Xtra show and my BrukOut channel. Current hit The Greatest Bend Over shows a different side of this 25-year-old Trinidadian. This groovy soca smash oozes with melodies that draw you in, and before you know it, you find yourself singing along. With its commercial appeal and catchy chorus, the song fits easily alongside names like Tems, Burna Boy and Wizkid. Expect this banger to keep growing, heading into Notting Hill Carnival in August and for the rest of 2025.”
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PHOTO: Tom Pallant
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