Plastic Mag Round Up: Our Top New Picks

For our latest Round Up Feature, we’ve put together a selection of our favourite new music releases for you to check out. This time we’ve got brand new singles from the likes of Hotel Mira, Tropic, Finn Doherty, Manatee Commune, Shyam P & Moon Rocket, Joshua Idehen, Joe Little and Kirab’o.

So hit play, read on and find out more about these 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!

Hotel Mira – “Waste Away”

Kicking things off, Canadian outfit Motel Mira bring us their new single “Waste Away,” serving up a charming indie rock sound that flows from the hazy aesthetic and rhythmic synth pulses of the verse to the anthemic guitar-driven energy of the chorus. Led by the compelling vocals of frontman Charlie Kerr who threads a blend of soft delivery and rousing bursts while carrying poignant lyricism about domestic abuse and the often overlooked complexity of the feelings that victims can experience, “Waste Away” is a sensational new outing from this talented band on the rise.

Tropic – “Wanna Know”

Brooklyn-based duo Tropic do what they do best on new single “Wanna Know.” With their new track they lay down a dazzling alternative R&B sound brimming with soulful vocal leads and sultry melodies riding the snap of drums and soft instrumental textures. Infectious and memorable, “Wanna Know” melts soaring vocal performances and heartfelt songwriting into an enveloping musical fabric as Tropic returns this year with a superb new release.

Finn Doherty – “~ your love won’t take me home ~”

Hailing from London, Finn Doherty brings us the lead single lifted from his debut album with “~ your love won’t take me home ~.” Casting an emotionally-charged scene with a stripped-back acoustic guitar based arrangement, the song sees Finn’s airy vocals hang in the air as the gentle plucks of guitar underpin his moving leads. Adding atmospheric instrumental stretch and textures, the track gradually builds with delicate synths and strings as the artist crafts a truly dazzling slice of elegant songwriting wrapped up in an intimate sound.

Manatee Commune – “Faulted”

Seattle-based producer Manatee Commune is set to drop his new record in July and now shares the first taste of his new material with the single “Faulted.” Laying down a playful instrumental electronic sound, “Faulted” features an uptempo beat and bouncy synth rhythms and fluttering leads. Delivered via crisp production, the track offers an upbeat and invigorating listening experience that showcases Manatee Commune’s production panache while building the hype for his upcoming album.

Shyam P & Moon Rocket – “Worlds Apart”

The spectacular collaboration between the talented house singer-songwriter and producer Shyam P and legendary Afro house producer, DJ and pianist Moon Rocket has resulted in the brand new record, More Than Art and Science. Sharing the perfect taste of their partnership, the opening track “Worlds Apart” offering a grooving dance cut full of deep bass tones, shuffling beats and atmospheric instrumental touches capped by soulful vocal leads resulting in a slick jam that’s catchy and energising.

Joshua Idehen – “All You Can Do Is Try”

Mercury Prize nominated poet Joshua Idehen is also a talented music artist who’s become a staple of the UK’s jazz and electronic scenes. With his new single “All You Can Do Is Try,” he serves up a stunning soul pop sound brimming with charming vocals and danceable rhythms. With an uplifting sound and empowering lyricism driven by thumping drums and stabbed piano chords, “All You Can Do Is Try” sees offer a truly delightful jam that’s impossible not to love.

Joe Little – “Green Fields”

Capturing a nostalgic sound with wistful lyrical writing on “Green Fields,” UK-based indie rocker Joe Little presents a graceful sound of laid back drums, intricate layers of guitar and alluring vocals with his latest single. Peppered with splashy cymbals and woozy synth tones, his smooth voice spins engaging melodic lines carrying lyrics about seeking escape and adventure on this timeless indie rock outing.

Kirab’o – “Diaspora”

Opening a new musical chapter with his new record Mutation, French and Beninois artist Kirab’o shares the track “Diaspora” from the LP. With rattling synth tones and a punchy beat, this song offers a kaleidoscopic dance-focused sound cut with spacey vocal shots and piquant instrumental flourishes, filtered through the rise and fall of grooving rhythms and jazz-inflected vibes. It’s a stellar new jam from an artist who’s sure to turn heads with his highly original sound and extraordinary creativity.