Plastic Mag Round Up: Brand New Releases

We’ve put together a few of our favourite brand new releases from artists from all over the world to feature in our latest Round Up Feature for you to check out. This time we’ve got new releases from the likes of Kodaclips, Under Starling, Alfie Hudson-Taylor, Hannah Stone, Owari, Qrion, Sister See and Fred Hills.

Press play and read on to find out more about these incredible new releases. Be sure to add your favourites on Spotify and catch the artists on their socials to stay up to date with their latest news!

Kodaclips – “Gone Is the Day”

Italian outfit Kodaclips serves up a hazy sound of atmospheric rock with their new single “Gone Is The Day,” cutting together elements of shoegaze and post rock into an alternative anthem full of rising intensity. Flowing from a dreamy style of airy vocal lines floating over jangly guitars and shuffling drums, the track builds throughout to present an epic wall of fuzzy guitars, pounding drums and smooth vocal stretches in the mid section, resulting in a spectacular listening experience that showcases the band’s originality and gripping sound.

Under Starling – “Changeling”

Hailing from Waterford in Ireland, Under Starling filters pop-focused songwriting through a powerful indie rock lens on new single “Changeling.” Themed on romantic struggles that sees a couple battle with distrust, the poignant lyricism is delivered via impassioned vocals, backed by punching drums, pulsing bass lines and layers of shifting guitar tones. Brimming with alluring melody squared with anthemic energy, it’s s slick new outing from this exciting band on the rise.

Hannah Stone – “Bad News Bears”

New Jersey-based artist Hannah Stone brings her own style of moody pop rock with her new single “Bad News Bears.” Marking a foray into darker songwriting territory, the track covers themes of love, addiction and mental health wrapped up in a catchy sound of danceable rhythm, a blend of guitars and synth and Hannah’s compelling vocal performance. Threaded with instantly memorable melodic writing, “Bad News Bears” sees Hannah Stone continue to make waves with her engaging sound.

Alfie Hudson-Taylor – “Being In Love”

Alfie Hudson-Taylor offers a charming slice of indie folk music with his latest offering “Being In Love.” With a stripped-back acoustic arrangement capped by his delicately expressive vocals, he brings to life his enduring songwriting in an intimate setting that gently builds from the soft backing of acoustic guitar strums to delightful sound driven by the patter of drums and lifted by the bright tones of strings. Capturing a classic singer-songwriter sound, “Being In Love” presents a beautiful sound of heartfelt songwriting and stellar performance.

Owari – “Headspace”

UK producer Owari brings a blissful indietronica sound with “Headspace.” Dreamy instrumental flutters and silky vocal textures tumble above the subtle taps of percussion before shaking with shuffling beats and a vibrant arrangement of sonic layers. Full of grooving energy and captured in stunning sound design, “Headspace” is a superb showcase of Owari’s production panache and creativity from start to finish.

Qrion – “Miyanosawa”

Hailing from Japan and now based in Austin, Texas, Qrion is an exciting producer who shares a dazzling slice of her sonic vision with new single “Miyanosawa” released via Anjunadeep. Taking inspiration and its name from her home town in Sapparo, Japan, the new track serves up a beat-driven electronica sound full of warm bass, shifting beats and an energising arrangement of synths and piano cut with stuttered vocal sample shots.

Sister See – “Lost In The Noise”

Sister See is an alternative folk duo from London who bring us their new song “Lost In The Noise,” the closing track lifted from their latest EP. Opened by lively acoustic guitar strums, hushed vocal lines enter to spin soft melodies crafting an intimate and moving soundscape that gently builds with smokey atmospheric textures. The roomy strikes of drums injects energy, propelling the song into a kaleidoscopic sound of progressive folk exploration, demonstrating the pair’s originality and songwriting flair.

Fred Hills – “The Ground”

Hailing from Brighton in the UK, Fred Hills crafts a jazz-inflected alternative pop sound with new single “The Ground.” Driven by the uptempo snaps of drums, rapid guitar plucks and intricate instrumental touches, the energy builds before the artist’s vocals enter to thread leads that bend from delicate melodic stretches to sharp rapped flows. Written about moving on from a relationship while maintaining mutual respect and good wishes for the other person, “The Ground” offers an immersive and memorable sound peppered with strings and brass to entertain from start to finish.