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Meet SAILORR, a star in the making with floating vocals cutting through the noise. With captivating sonics as smooth as butter, SAILORR wants to show you that she can be gritty and relatable whilst remaining sweet and soft she dives deep into her feelings on life, talking about the unsettling thoughts and situations she's had in terrible relationships.
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Jakarta-born, London-based singer-songwriter, Naya Yeira is making space for a sound that’s entirely her own...
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DC rapper GoldLink is back and it’s like he never left, his latest offering is ‘ENOCH’ a 12 track album that was birthed through...
10 Things We Love About: Isaiah Falls
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It’s greatness done humbly, it’s Humble the Great. We caught up with the singer-songwriter-producer following the release of his debut album
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Get to know: Yaya Bey
Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter Yaya Bey chats to New Wave Magazine about her new album 'do it afraid', the music industry and creating music during troubling times.
Get To Know: Mychelle
Steadily rising, Mychelle is an exciting talent in the UK scene who has been building herself up and is now ready to present her debut album ‘Good Day’ to the world.
Get To Know: Claudia Valentina
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New Wave Magazine caught up with New York based singer-songwriter/rapper Lexa Gates, four months after the release of Elite Vessel....
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For Alabama singer-songwriter Mereba, her albums compares the sibling relationship concerning as she speaks to New Wave Magazine.
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Preserving Light for Future Generations: KOKOROKO's Message [interview]
dive into the world of KOKOROKO, a London - based collective that has set out to preserve light in their music for future generations.
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RenzNiro is a 24 year-old Manchester-based artist who has carved out a distinct musical style marked by rich textures, impactful moods,...
Get To Know: Aqyila
New Wave Magazine caught up with Toronto based singer-songwriter Aqyila on the verge of her first London performance at The Jazz Cafe, at...
Get To Know : Brandon Nembhard
Being Jamaican-raised and London-based lends a unique attribute to the world of Brandon Nembhard’s music. The influence of music...
Get To Know: KWN
KWN (pronounced Kay-wuhn) is someone who has already been recognised as someone with undeniable talent as she has been featured on several c
Get To Know: Lou Phelps
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Get To Know: Sienna Spiro
The SZA-approved singer Sienna Spiro is a breath of fresh air breaking into London’s jazz and pop realm in her own way.
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Hailing from Birmingham, Ella More is a rising star in the music industry, seamlessly blending R&B, pop, neo-soul, and alternative...
FIRST LISTEN
First Listen: Raghd's ‘Side Effect’ and ‘Bitches I Hate’
Raghd is a fiery, organic trailblazer whose cares in the world cease to exist when she steps into the booth. She has firmly established...
First Listen: Max Valentine ‘Red Wine’ Featuring Ghetts
A born and raised Londoner, Max Valentine, is an artist who has carved a name for himself in the UK underground scene and collaborated...
First Listen: Sissy Ford 'Streets'
Recently, we had the chance to sit down over Zoom and talk about the track, diving into how the track marks a bold new chapter in her evolving sound, blending old-school R&B sounds with pop.
First Listen: AKIA 'DND'
Atlanta based and Arkansas born AKIA, is someone who’s voice you’ll soon hear on all the popular Apple Music and Spotify playlists, as...
First Listen: Z H I N O 'Can I Talk My Shit?'
The 21-year-old self-taught producer and rapper from Croydon South London embraces a comprehensive vision from his beats to directing his...
First Listen: Benita 'The Worst'
Benita is an exceptionally talented Toronto based singer/songwriter who has a gifted pen. She was born in the city in North York and...
First Listen: Skee '19 Years'
Skee is a 19-year-old Artist from South London, who has slowly started to position himself as one to watch in the UK rap scene. He has...
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Tyler Lewis is only getting started. Following the release of her debut single 'downtime' the rising singer-songwriter is back with her...
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