Dakota
Don’t be fooled, these girls might have that woozy California thing going on, but they’re actually from Amsterdam. There’s a new EP on the way called ‘Leda’. Hazy, West Coast Warpaint vibes. Perfect bit of sunshine for those long winter nights. Have a listen to ‘Icon’:
Hollow Coves
OK i’m a sucka for Aussie pop folk. But this tune is seriously next level. The Brisbane boys have been together since 2013. The Gold Coast is the perfect breeding ground for this vibe. I doubt any of mates growing up in Hull were ever gonna come up with this. Their new EP ‘Wanderlust’ is out in Feb 2017. I LOVE ‘Coastline’…you know what i mean? Take me back to Surfers Paradise. ASAP.
Declan McKenna
I’ve been keeping an eye on this guy all year and never mentioned him in any of my blogs…and i’d like to right that wrong. He’s from Hertfordshire in the UK, and won the emerging talent competition at Glastonbury back in 2015. There’s a lot more to him than just being a kid with a guitar – his songwriting is next level! Check out ‘The Kids Don’t Wanna Come Home’. And if you’re hungry for more, go and listen to ‘Brazil’. TUNES for days mate.