Plastic Mag Round Up: Epic New Music

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 incredible new releases coming from a range of artists from all over the world including Katie Belle, midnights, Bea Elmy Martin, Agnes, Be My Wife, willoh, Saiman Reddy and Au/Ra.

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!

Katie Belle – “Bad Dreams”

First up, Atlanta-based indie pop sensation Katie Belle brings us her latest single “Bad Dreams,” leaning into a dance-focused synth sound cut with her trademark pop songwriting. Propelled by the crisp snap of percussion and driven by an array of pulsing synths, her alluring voice glides above to spin instantly memorable lines via hushed delivery. It’s a spectacular display of her catchy songwriting and vocal performance panache, resulting in a danceable pop anthem that’s sure to win over fans around the world.

midnights – “Afterthoughts”

New York City duo midnights is the latest iteration in the enduring sonic partnership between Nathan Ehrenfeld and Mat Baker who continue to build on their latest chapter with their new single “Afterthoughts.” Casting a hazy soundscape that blends elements of folk, shoegaze and alternative pop, the track pairs soft rattling percussion with immersive instrumentation as airy vocal leads drift through the misty musical fabric. With rhythmic synth elements and delicate melodic writing, it’s an enveloping outing to get completely lost in.

Bea Elmy Martin – “Lost”

Following the success of her debut full-length record earlier this year, Bea Elmy Martin returns with her stunning new single “Lost.” Laying down an engaging folk pop sound of warm instrumentation and gently pattering rhythms capped by her soulful vocal performance, “Lost” presents a catchy and emotive listening experience from start to finish. Framing ideas of becoming detached and disconnected, it’s a moving jam that’s poignant, grooving and original all at once.

Agnes – “EGO”

Swedish pop icon Agnes serves up another hit with her brand new single titled “EGO,” a spectacular dance pop outing brimming with invigorating energy and intoxicating aesthetic. Filtering an 80s synth pop vibe through her own cutting edge musical lens, “EGO” delivers an engrossing cocktail of colourful synth textures, shuffling beats and Agnes’ astonishing vocal work. Packed full of memorable hooks and lively forward motion, it’s a truly euphoric outing that’s guaranteed to light up airwaves and dancefloors all over the globe.

Be My Wife – “Only You”

Raised between Miami and Buenos Aires and now based in Paris, Federico Nessi brings a thoroughly international perspective to his artistic moniker Be My Wife. Continuing to showcase his fiercely original avant pop sound with his new single “Only You,” he presents an off-kilter, goth-tinged jam that rolls with mellow rhythmic march and a kaleidoscopic array of bright instrumentation. Led by his expressive vocal layers, he crafts a highly unique and hypnotic slice of his musical vision, offering a sound unlike any other.

willoh – “shogun”

Lifted from her recently released self-produced debut record not more than that, but more please, willoh’s new single “shogun” delivers the perfect taste of her alternative pop creativity. With echoes of Bon Iver and James Blake, she forges an experimental folktronica scene built on twanging guitar plucks, steady percussive punch and soulful vocal leads complimented by smokey backing vocalisations. With an absorbing arrangement carried by loose rhythmic stomp, “shogun” offers the soundtrack for remaining determined in the face of setbacks.

Saiman Reddy – “Funky Girl”

Originally hailing from Fiji and now based in Australia, newcomer artist Saiman Reddy brings bright pop vibes on his aptly titled sophomore single “Funky Girl.” Blending elements of funk and electronic pop into a smooth cut of grooving rhythms and restrained vocal leads, the track adds dashes of shimmering disco and psych pop vibes. Driven by the ever-present pulse of bass guitar and shuffling drums, his voice stitches mellow melodic leads into the song to form a charming listening experience.

Au/Ra – “high fantasy”

Ibiza-born, Antigua-raised and now UK-based, Au/Ra has been going from strength to strength on her wildly successful musical adventure that’s seen her clock over a billion spins on Spotify alone. Her latest release comes with the new single “high fantasy” and continues her genre-breaking output with a dazzling piece of cinematic alternative pop that folds in elements of electronica and alternative rock. Creating a constantly shifting arrangement full of twists and turns, the track progresses through moments of dreamy pop-focused bliss and charging rock energy, all topped by her mesmeric vocal leads to offer an exhilarating musical voyage.