Tasty Tunes
All the best fresh & tasty releases from independent artists around the globe.
Megan Wyn
Jealousy
Ria Hanley
Hell For Leather
The New Consistent
Caught In The Draft
The Ivies
Dream Space
Alternative Rock
UK Country
Spoken Word/Rap
Psychedelic Folk Rock
An artist who has been on a lot of people's radar for a while, Megan Wyn once again flaunts her Britpop influences and pairs it with the angst of the recent revival of pop-punk. It's carried by Wyn's vocals and a strong chorus, while the production is clean - if a little uninspired.
Liverpool's Ria Hanley announces herself in the UK country music scene. It's badass and catchy, making you want to put on a pair of aviators and hitch-hike across the country in a pickup truck. You can't help but nod your head along.
Birmingham-based artist TNC samples a funky beat and runs around playfully against the backdrop of some nice crisp production. His tongue-in-cheek delivery is standout and the song bounces along at a good pace.
Liverpool psych-rockers The Ivies craft a heart-tugging love song, with Beatles-esque guitars which include probably the best little lick you'll hear this year. A little throwback to the 60s, with lyrics to remind you of your first love.
Yasmin Coe
No Hope
Tonia
Afloat
Soul Bananas
My Good Friends
Calper ft. Yasmin Jane
Domino
Alternative Pop
Bedroom Pop
Psychedelic Indie Rock
Chillwave
One of the strongest tracks we've heard this year, and one we've been spinning a lot, Yasmin Coe's ear for a pop hook is evident here. The guitar riff has an early-80s post-punk vibe but this is just a banger of a 20s pop song.
Bad Taste favourite Tonia is back with her latest single. It's laid-back and warm, with a bed of horns that lend it a vintage feel. Tonia's vocals are low-key but still pop in the mix, resulting in a great little pop track.
Soul Bananas, AKA Martim Pocinho, serves up a love letter to those around him he calls friends. The Portugese artist gives us a psychedelic but hopeful cut here, with a folksy middle section that hits home.
Esteemed producer Calper (Camelphat, Ayelle) teams up with UK singer Yasmin Jane for the second time. The two come together in a funky pop cut, joining the likes of Dua Lipa and Lizzo in harking back to an era of Chic and Sly Stone.
Hongza
Decay
Bayboards
Deep Blue Sea
Lindsay
Cosmetic Fangs
Jupiter Strange
Cool Factor
Indie Rock
Alternative Rock
Bedroom Indie
Alternative Pop/Rock
British-Asian artist Hongza returns with another slice of indie pop/rock. Channelling the sounds of the 2010s and cranking up the guitars, Decay does have a catchy hook but ultimately falls a bit flat as a result of one-dimensional production.
A loud and crunching offering that stomps along at a mid-tempo, relying on strong vocals that channel post-Britpop bands such as The Courteeners and DMAs. While nothing revolutionary in structure or craft, it's crisp and clean and perfect for lovers of guitar-driven rock.
UK newcomer Sam Lindsay delivers a sophomore single with a great little synth hook and a bassline that wouldn't sound out of place at the hands of Kevin Parker. The homemade sound suits the minimalist nature of the track and results in a chilled-out vibe that we enjoy.
Fife-based psychedelic four-piece Jupiter Strange hit us with another retro-sounding pop song that showcases the vocal talents of both singers. It grooves along nicely, with some classic 'oohs' and 'aahs' in the background. Are the lyrics a little cheesy? Yes. We still love it.
Laro
Good Guy
Ruby Tuesdays
She's Got You
Eden Mai
Take It
Alternative Pop
Alternative Rock
Industrial Dance Pop
Combining some rock influences with drum machines and pop hooks, Laro comes at us with a simplistic but catchy cut. There's a slight edge in the lyrics, letting us know the title is to be read with sarcasm in mind.
Unapologetically loud and maintaining all the energy they've come to be known for, this is another in a long line of consistent indie rock bangers. Lead singer Tucker once again delivers strong vocals over some heavy drumming and fuzzed-out guitars.
Cardiff newcomer Eden Mai surprised us all with this debut single, channelling Charli XCX etc. but creating her own sound with a really alluring and catchy dance track. The production is standout and we're looking forward to more in 2023.
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