Plastic Mag Round Up: Essential Listening

We’ve put together an exciting selection of some top new music for your listening pleasure. This time we’ve got brand new releases from the likes of Gorillaz bass player Seye Adelekan, Esthy, INANA, Fred John’s Frost, Light Chaser, Lucius Arthur, Lucy Dreams and a collab between Dust Breaks and House of Asha.

So kick back, grab your headphones and check out these slick new tracks. Be sure to add your favourites on Spotify and catch the artists on their socials to stay up to date with their latest news!

Seye Adelekan – “Homerton Ocean View”

Gorillaz bassist Seye made a splash this summer with his official debut as a solo artist. Following his first outing with “A River,” on his sophomore single he serves up a breezy indie pop sound full of bright acoustic guitar, colourful strings and silky, soulful vocals to craft a charming sound that’s impossible not to love. Once again proving his talents as a solo artist, “Homerton Ocean View” sees Seye Adelekan craft an irresistible sound of modern music filtered through a sepia-toned lens.

Esthy – “better off”

Rising artist and producer coming out of Los Angeles, Esthy proudly reps the the neurodiverse and LGBTQIA+ community through her infectious alternative pop sound. With “better off” she spins an anthemic sound that offers a stunning balance of rousing vocal leads and intimate guitar-led instrumentation. With lyrics that cut deep, delivered via a sensational vocal display, “better off” sees Esthy go from strength to strength with another pop outing with wide appeal.

INANA – “Single Life”

Vienna-based artist INANA links with the talented producer and composer Iva Zabkar to deliver this beat-driven electronic pop track. Ushering in the sound with her playful vocals, floating above a rising blend of synth shots and percussive taps, the song pops with danceable energy and hook-filled vocal leads. Providing the soundtrack for anyone going it solo “Single Life” ignites a celebration of single life and enjoying a relationship with yourself.

Lucy Dreams – “Emotional”

Dream pop trio hailing from Vienna thread an immersive pop experience on “Emotional” with a track packed full of snapping rhythm and instantly memorable vocal hooks. This outfit is certainly one to keep an eye on; they’re dropping their new single “Achilles” on the 20th October and have an upcoming mini-tour of the UK that will see them dazzle audiences in London, Leeds, Manchester and Sheffield.

Light Chaser – “After the Burn”

Brooklyn-based producer Light Chaser lays down a shimmering electronic sound on this chilled instrumental. Shuffling beats propel a dazzling arrangement of pulsing synth tones and smooth guitar plucks, peppered with vocal flourishes, resulting in a track to take you to a dreamy place.

Dust Breaks X House of Asha – “Dive”

California-based producer links up with vocal sensation House of Asha on this powerful electronic pop track. Driven by a relentlessly thumping beat and an array of pulsing and swirling synth tones, House of Asha lays down a vocal masterclass as her voice glides above the track with a stunning performance that’s sure to light up airwaves and dancefloors around the world.

LUCIUS ARTHUR – “Scarlet Tears”

Lucius Arthur brings all the feels with this emotive alternative pop bop led by his moving vocal performance floating gracefully above a punchy beat and strummed guitars. Weaving alluring melodies throughout, on “Scarlet Tears” this exciting songsmith showcases the depth of his songwriting talent and performance panache.

Fred John’s Frost – “1234”

With “1234,” Fred John’s Frost offers a grooving that that’s as curious as his name. Built around different recordings of people counting to 4 in various languages, the artist stitches together the rhythmic counts into a bouncy experimental electronic composition that creates a fun, good vibe sound across its expansive 8 minute structure.