Plastic Mag Round Up: Epic New Releases

On our new Round Up Feature, we’ve put together a selection of some exciting new music to put on your radar. This time we’ve got brand new releases from the likes of Ready, Steady, Die!, Lorin & Losertown, Taylor Janzen, Lomotor, Nolan Pierce, Ginger Winn, RIMENY, Jon Lindsay, HOLLY and Paul Roland.

So press play, turn it up and read on to check out these awesome new tracks from some brilliant artists. Be sure to add your favourites on Spotify and catch the artists on their socials to stay up to date with their latest news!

Ready, Steady, Die! – “‘WYSIWYG’”

First up, British-American electronic duo Ready, Steady, Die! bring us their first release of the year with the single “WYSIWYG,” a thrilling pop-focused synth rock outing. With split vocals and grooving riffs propelled by the steady strike of drums, the pair cast a stunning contrast between the atmospheric vocal leads and the pulse of gritty instrumentation, resulting in a catchy and thoroughly energising jam unlike any other. Marking their return in spectacular fashion, “WYSIWYG” sees Ready, Steady, Die! continue to operate at the very highest level.

Lorin X Losertown – “Wanna Be Careless”

Netherlands-based artists Lorin and Losertown link up on their incredible collaborative single titled “Wanna Be Careless.” Lifted from Lorin’s new Resolutions record, the track lays down a shimmering dance pop soundscape driven by crisp breakbeat rhythms and capped by hazy vocal textures from Losertown to cast a sound that’s mesmeric, immersive and energising all at once. Framing the homeless perspective, the song thematically captures the beauty in appreciating sunsets instead of vices, offering a poignant context to the song’s infectious sound.

Taylor Janzen – “Lost Dog”

With “Lost Dog,” Canadian artist Taylor Janzen presents a superb rock-tinged indie pop anthem brimming with driving energy and metaphorical songwriting. Flowing from the delicate intro of pulsing instrumentation, tapped percussion and emotive vocals, the track bursts into a charging chorus that shakes with fuzzy guitar tones, striking drums and commanding vocal performance carrying instantly memorable hooks to create a listening experience that’s at once exhilarating and meaningful in equal measure.

Lomotor – “Second Sun”

From a small farm in Massachusetts comes producer Lomotor, who delivers an enveloping slice of analogue-focused instrumental music on new single “Second Sun,” offering a moody and transportive electronic sound. Crafted with his Moog Grandmother synth, wrapped in gritty distorted, the shuffle of drums carries a slick sense of forward motion as dashes of gliding melodic lines flutter throughout. It’s a gripping, danceable track that’s packed full of textures and engaging sound design, putting his creativity and highly original musical vision on full display.

Nolan Pierce – “Echoes (Summer Version)”

Hailing from Portugal, singer-songwriter and producer Nolan Pierce shares his recent release with the summer version of “Echoes,” a song that distils the afterglow of a breakup and the memories that last afterwards. From the airy tones of soft strings, Nolan’s hushed voice enters to cast an intimate and truly moving sound of melancholic atmosphere. Building with the patter of the beat, the track gradually floats into a dreamy, downtempo dance soundscape to craft an exquisite track of aching emotive and alluring melodic songwriting.

Ginger Winn – “Socrates”

Lifted from her new album Freeze Frame, Ginger Winn’s single “Socrates” takes themes of philosophy and legacy and stitches them into her dreamy indie rock sound. With reverb-drenched vocals hovering above the steady backing of muted guitar tones, the punch of drums injects a subtly hurried energy as her elegant vocal layers drift throughout. Building with rattling percussive patterns and surging instrumental energy, “Socrates” serves up a gently anthemic sound that’s unique and utterly captivating from start to finish.

RIMENY – “Matt”

Presenting a charming indie pop outing full of heartfelt songwriting, expressive vocal performance and shifting arrangement, with “Matt,” American artist RIMENY delivers a celebration of friendship. Inspired by his friend Matt who used to pick him up in an old red VW Golf, the track features RIMENY’s bright vocals carrying storytelling lyrics above an epic, retro-inflected backing that rolls with bold percussive strikes, graceful piano flourishes, flashes of processed guitar licks and echoes of country twang. It’s uplifting and nostalgic music brought to life in a catchy setting that’s sure to win over fans around the world.

Jon Lindsay – “Dear Assassin”

Based between Georgia and New York City, Jon Lindsay brings us one of the lead singles from his record, Big Stage with “Dear Assassin,” a stellar folk-tinged indie rock track. Brought in by the soft tones of acoustic guitar rhythms, Jon’s lofty voice rolls above, spinning tender melodies and picture painting lyrics as the arrangement swells with the crunch of electric guitar and splash of drums. Developing with bright synth tones and led by Jon’s soulful performance, the track serves up an engrossing sound that’s truly impossible not to love.

HOLLY – “Something Sexy”

Making her solo entrance with the debut single “Something Sexy,” accomplished artist HOLLY has previously cut her teeth as a co-writer, featured vocalist and member of UK collective Archive. With the first offering of her own sonic vision, she delivers a sultry alternative pop jam cut with indie R&B vibes and invigorating rhythms. With her sensational vocals gliding above the pulse of the beat, she crafts an infectious sound of stunning hooks drenched in a smokey atmosphere, marking her arrival as a thrilling new artist and opening an exciting new chapter.

Paul Roland – “Tortured by the Daughters of Fun Manchu”

Hailed as the “Godfather of Steampunk,” Paul Roland is a beloved artist who brings us “Tortured by the Daughters of Fun Manchu,” a single lifted from his recent album, Professor Moriarty’s Jukebox. Offering the perfect showcase of his grooving mod rock sound instilled with his theatrical, fantastical songwriting, the track delivers enthralling storytelling lyricism wrapped in a fabric of lively drums, twanging guitar rhythms and gripping vocal performance. Creating a retro rock ride brimming with energy and intriguing writing, it’s another display of Paul Roland’s playful and truly enduring musical output.