Plastic Mag Round Up: Essential New Single 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 incredible new releases coming from a range of artists from all over the world including Mr Maph, Gee Whiz!, YARD, Angela Merlino, Anna Mozzon, Big Sleep, Solarrio, Chapters of Forever and MÖM.

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!

Mr Maph – “Loneliness”

First up, London-based singer-songwriter Mr Maph brings us the perfect taste of his original sonic output with his recent single “Loneliness.” Serving up a laid back jam of soulful, jazz-tinged vintage pop, he lays down a dazzling blend of smooth groove, elegant instrumentation and utterly alluring vocal performance spinning stunning melodic leads throughout. Brimming with warm brass tones, graceful string textures and spectacular vocal work, “Loneliness” delivers a truly timeless musical experience that’s impossible not to love.

Gee Whiz! – “Mr Dinosaur”

Gee Whiz! is an exciting new supergroup to rise out of Bologna, Italy, featuring a group of accomplished musicians who unveil their shared musical vision with the debut single titled “Mr. Dinosaur.” Laying down a charming slice of psych-inflected pop cut with rock vibes, the band’s Beatles’ influences shine through in this playful outing that rolls with mellow rhythms, shifting instrumentation and expressive split vocals, forming a highly transportive soundscape. Erupting with flashes of charged rock energy and instilled with delightful melodic writing, it’s an epic first taste of this thrilling new band on the rise.

YARD – “Friction”

Showing no signs of slowing down on their breakout year, Dublin-based electropunk trio YARD present a gripping soundscape with their single “Friction.” Featuring Adam Faulkner of the acclaimed Gilla Band on drums, the track shakes with aggressive vocals, dissonant guitar notes, buzzy synth textures and stomping rhythms. From start to finish, “Friction” delivers a thoroughly engrossing scene that explodes with a surge of angular guitars, rustling percussion and belted vocals to craft a raucous sound unlike any other.

Angela Merlino – “Water Mantra”

Based in London, Spanish-Italian alternative pop artist Angela Merlino offers an incredible sonic voyage on her aptly titled new single “Water Mantra.” Framing ideas of determination in a dark and brooding soundscape, “Water Mantra” flows with the hypnotic patter of tribal percussive patterns while expressive vocals bend from mesmeric vocalisations to intense melodic leads. Peppered with moments of Latin-tinged vibes from winding trumpets lines and passages of Eastern influenced aesthetic, it’s a truly enveloping sound that’s fiercely original and thoroughly spellbinding.

Anna Mozzon – “Innocent”

Newcomer Anna Mozzon might be just fifteen years old, but her debut single instantly confirms her status as a must watch artist on the rise. Recorded across three days in New York, the song builds from a delicate intro of Anna’s soulful vocal leads and gentle piano backing towards an epic indie pop anthem packed full of bold rhythms, layered instrumentation and instantly memorable melodic leads. Putting her songwriting talents and vocal performance panache on full display, “Innocent” sees Anna Mozzon make an emphatic entrance as an exciting new artist.

Big Sleep – “Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo”

Coming out of Dublin, indie rock outfit Big Sleep are set to release their highly anticipated debut record Holy Show early next year. Now they bring us their latest release with the single titled “Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo,” an uptempo alternative indie break up anthem cut with rockabilly energy and retro doo wop vocals. Built with twangy guitar rhythms, rolling drums and compelling vocal performance carrying infectious hooks throughout, “Doo Doo Doo Doo” delivers a superb showcase of their wide appeal while further building the hype for their forthcoming album release.

Solarrio – “Under My Spell”

Lifted from his sophomore LP Toxicology, Berlin-based artist Solarrio brings us the lead single titled “Under My Spell.” Brought in by the bubble of bright synth flutters, the steady pulse of rattling percussion ushers in his sooth vocal leads to form a hazy alternative pop soundscape that glides with mesmeric rhythm and catchy melodic flickers. With shimmering guitar chords and zapping synth elements, the track takes listeners on an immersive, funky journey that builds on the ‘love is dead’ theme of the album.

Chapters of Forever – “Lady Moon”

Founded by Alex Pazos and Pedro Martínez, Chapters of Forever is a rock band from Mexico who bring us their brand new single with “Lady Moon.” Propelled by the roll of marching drums and a shifting array of guitars and orchestral instrumentation, the song progresses from an extended into towards a progressive rock extravaganza. Dashed with sweeping synth textures and wrapped in a dreamy fabric, it’s a truly theatrical outing that presents a wholly absorbing listening experience full of dramatic rise and fall and riveting performance.

MÖM – “Feel Alive”

Enigmatic artist MÖM is a melodic techno rebel seeking to explore the unknown corners of electronic music, a mission perfectly captured in their single “Feel Alive.” Drifting into focus with wisps of synth textures and smokey vocal elements, the soft pulse of percussion echoes before the drop kicks off an enthralling dance pop soundscape driven by the crisp snap of drums, rattle of synths and infectious vocal lines. Wrapped up in exquisite sound design, it’s an incredible display of MÖM’s highly unique and entirely engrossing musical offering that’s sure to win over electronic music fans around the world.