The best new music/artist picks of the last week. As published in today’s Day & Night Magazine (win tickets to Longitude over there). Follow Day & Night on Twitter and Facebook.
Southern
Belfast brother and sister Thom and Lucy do a fine line in harmony folk-pop on their debut single ‘Where The Wild Are’. They’ve just signed to Marathon Artists, home to Jagwar Ma and last week’s tip Jamie Isaac.
Postiljonen
It’s actually summer out there, so celebrate with some Balaeric electronic pop courtesy of these Swedish unpronounceables. Sadly, the name means “postman” but at least they’re delivering good vibes.
Jessy Lanza
A stark electronic dub track co-produced by Junior Boys’ Jeremy Greenspan, ‘Kathy Lee’ is anchored by this Canadian R&B singer’s ethereal voice. The track is out now on Hyperdub.
Mutya Keisha Siobhan
Who knew the original Sugababes reunion would be this good? After covering Kendrick Lamar and jumping on a Phoenix remix, the trio team up with Dev Hynes for their debut single ‘Flatline’. Classic pop.
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