The current love affair between Canadian Ryan Hemsworth and Aussie Wave Racer is creating waves on the internet. Flipping each other’s tracks (Ryan remixing “Streamers” and Wave Racer making vibey “Ryan Must Be Destroyed”) is not only a smartest move for both young DJ/producers, but also a huge win for the listener. Listen to both below. Reviewed by Brian Litwin.
Wave Racer 
(Facebook)
Rating 8.3
London UK-based KHUSHI, author of in the last twelve months of two of indie pop’s most dynamic and unique singles “Magpie” and “Phantoms”, previews a new track from his forthcoming “Phantoms” EP in the form of the romantic spiraling sounds of “In The Sun”.
KHUSHI 
(Facebook)
Rating 8.3
Aussie songwriter/indie pop impresario PJ Wolf a/k/a Thief, who’s playful (and a little bit of an anthem) “Closer” was one of our favorite tunes of last fall, turns in an inventive rhythmically re-rinsed cover of a more than likely musical kindred spirit Justin Timberlake and one of the greatest songs of the 00’s (and probably of all time) “Cry Me a River”. Turn up the B3 Premiere of Thief’s take on “Cry Me a River” below.
Thief (Soundcloud)
Rating 8.3
London-based Laura Groves’ demo for “Friday” is highlighted by a spectacularly emotive and expert series of melodic lines. The piano-driven track’s cohesive turns of tune of mood are particularly special. Do not miss.
Laura Groves (Soundcloud)
Rating 8.3
Aussie outfit Heavy Steps released the melodic nu-R&B of single “Flamingo” back in March but it’s new to us now c/o of IS. Heavy Steps’ s/t debut EP is out now.
Heavy Steps (Soundcloud)
Rating 8.3
The great Sivu’s latest track is a carefully crafted blend of delicate bedroom beats and the UK singer’s lovely melodic stairstepping washed with one of the best falsettos in the game right now. Of the lyrical content of the song Sivu had this to says, “it’s about being grateful for where you are now, if you could’ve seen yourself today at the age of 16.”. Listen.
Sivu (Facebook)
Rating 8.3
UK chart staple Naughty Boy teams with new Roc Nation-signee Romans on the no doubt British #1 “Home”. Sort of akin to the ballad wizardry past collaborator Sam Smith is peddling these days, “Home” sits squarely in that soulful, longing, big hooks zone that performs so well on UK charts.
Naughty Boy (Twitter)
Rating 8.3
Brighton duo IYES follow up the impressive showings of “Glow”, “Daddy” and “Lighthouse” with the hypnotic “Toys”. Hitting it out of the park, yet again, this track showcases their particular production and songwriting talent. The subtle guitar licks, the repetitive drum beat, and Melis’ vocals layer, make for yet another standout track. By Brian Litwin
IYES (Soundcloud)
Rating 8.5
No Artificial Colours, a London dance duo that have been active in the remix and guest mix scene for a little while now, connect with vocalist Alex Mills for PMR Records single “Reach For Me”. Constructed of a similar sound palette to artists like Disclosure and Julio Bashmore, “Reach For Me” stands out from its trend by its quality and magnetism (the track draws you into it almost immediately).
No Artificial Colours (Soundcloud)
Rating 8.2
The OG Sharon preps the release of her Are We There? LP on Jagjaguwar with the debut of the plaintive and dusty mid-tempo number “Every Time The Sun Comes Up”. Are We There? is due May 27th.
Sharon Van Etten 
(Official)
Rating 8.8
COMPNY are a new collective out of the UK. The band offers up the cleverly-constructed, feel good indie pop on their track “Begging Me To Come Back”. Have a listen below.
COMPNY (Soundcloud)
Rating 8.2
The immensely talented UK singer and Communion Records signee Annie Eve recently recorded this stunning acoustic version of her track “Elvis” at St. Stephen’s Church, London. We use this reference, only for the sake of a reference, that Annie’s in a league tone-wise with Daughter’s Elena Tonra but as Annie Eve’s American C&W-influenced tone is very much hers.
