NEW YEAR: ROUGH  Best Music Of The Week #1

LF3 - ‘Glory’

After spending the last few years developing his sound as a solo artist, emerging hip-hop producer LF3 has now delivered his eagerly-awaited debut album ‘The Flower Ceremony’, showcased by the pulsing new single ‘Glory’. Presenting more of that raw and driven aesthetic he is known for, this bold and vibrant new offering is another shining example of his progressive direction to date.

Yana Rose - ‘Tainted Heart’

With a broad and progressive approach to her direction, which has been cemented with a flurry of gems these last few months, fast-rising singer-songwriter Yana Rose recently returned to deliver her glittering debut EP ‘Another Missed Sunset’, alongside the bubbling new single ‘Tainted Heart’. Blending a heady mix of shimmering pop aesthetics with a soaring production throughout, she is set to become one of the most talked about new names of the year ahead.

YSO X AAKASH - ‘QUIT CALLING’

Following the enormous success of their previous effort ‘STAY AWAKE’, which found support with the likes of Notion, Enigma, Jamsphere and many more, YSO X AAKASH return once again with their latest laid-back groove ‘QUIT CALLING’. Honing their smooth and sensual approach to the R&B sound, this sweet and alluring new gem is another bold and exciting addition to their ever-growing catalogue.

Def Nettle - ‘Architecture’

Having previously worked alongside countless other legends such as REM and DARK over the last two decades, progressive artist Glen Brady aka Def Nettle is now returning to his own project once again for the rousing new single ‘Architecture’. Channelling more of that broad and inventive post-punk-inspired direction he is known for, his newest offering is another vibrant example of his enigmatic direction to date.

Julia Knight - ‘Cupid’

Having grown up in countless cities throughout her upbringing, including Paris, London, Brussels, Tel Aviv and many more, emerging singer-songwriter Julia Knight is now looking to bring that international appeal to her groundbreaking debut single ‘Cupid’. Capturing a wonderfully sweet and alluring pop aesthetic throughout, she is certainly looking to kick things off in style with this one.