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ellis

1822 posts by this author.

May 25, 2026

Hmm... Letdown.

A strategic shift from DIY momentum to Spotify editorial support marks a new phase for Blake Coddington’s alternative project.

May 25, 2026

Hmm... TRISTÁN!

Madrid’s TRISTÁN! is trading pop artifice for raw, tactile folk—and the streaming platforms are starting to notice.

May 25, 2026

Man/Woman/Chainsaw

London’s newest exports are trading post-punk tropes for orchestral volatility.

May 25, 2026

Hmm... Bally Baby

A rumored Playboi Carti co-sign and heavy editorial backing have Bally Baby positioned as Atlanta’s next major breakout candidate.

May 24, 2026

Hmm... Slayr

A synchronized editorial surge suggests Slayr is moving beyond the underground circuit.

May 24, 2026

Olympia Vitalis

A sharp pivot into high-concept alternative pop marks Olympia Vitalis as a name to watch.

May 24, 2026

Hmm... Samba Jean-Baptiste

A surge in editorial interest suggests Samba Jean-Baptiste is moving from the margins to the center of the melodic conversation.

May 24, 2026

Hmm... Thomas Dollbaum

A rising conviction score for a songwriter turning Gulf Coast grit into high art.

May 24, 2026

Paris Jackson

Jackson sheds the folk-pop veneer for a jagged, 90s-indie pivot that’s catching editorial heat.

May 24, 2026

Norah's World

A jagged fusion of glitch-pop and DIY intimacy signals a new force in the London underground.

May 24, 2026

Hmm... Aby Coulibaly

Dublin’s R&B standout is catching a wave of editorial momentum with her latest single, 'Control'.

May 24, 2026

DVYN

A quiet rise in editorial interest suggests DVYN is moving from the fringes to center stage.

May 24, 2026

Jesse Welles

A sharp-tongued folk songwriter auditing the American psyche with 1970s grit.

May 24, 2026

Magnus Ferrell

A polished fusion of synth-pop and R&B that is beginning to catch the industry's ear.

May 24, 2026

Thee Marloes

Indonesian soul revivalists Thee Marloes are turning heads with a dusty, analog sound that transcends geographic borders.

May 24, 2026

Hmm... Dolder

A quiet entry into Apple Music’s editorial ecosystem suggests Dolder is moving toward a breakthrough.

May 24, 2026

Hmm... Tiger La Flor

Apple Music’s editorial team just moved Tiger La Flor onto their radar, signaling a shift from underground curiosity to curated interest.

May 24, 2026

Witch Club Satan

A feminist reclamation of black metal ritualism is gathering quiet momentum in Oslo.

May 24, 2026

midwxst

The Indiana native is bridging the gap between hyperpop chaos and mainstream melodic rap.

May 24, 2026

The Twins

Minimal footprint meets high-tier editorial interest as The Twins begin to surface on curators' radars.

May 24, 2026

Travy

A strategic Apple Music nod is signaling a potential breakout for this polished indie-pop newcomer.

May 24, 2026

Hmm... Maleigh Zan

Apple Music's editorial team is starting to lean in on Maleigh Zan’s disciplined R&B.

May 24, 2026

Hmm... Aable

A recent Apple Music editorial nod suggests Aable is moving beyond the Christian rap underground into a broader competitive arena.