ROUGH Best Music Of The Week #29

After cementing herself with a string of enticing cuts these last few months, fast-rising singer and songwriter Lily Hain has now delivered her highly-anticipated new EP ‘Drifted’, showcased by the leading single ‘IMYJ’. Seducing us with a bright and shimmering alt-pop direction throughout, her sound has this vibrant quality that keeps her standing out from the crowd with every cut.

With his eagerly-awaited debut album ‘FIRES ON THE MOON’ set to land later this year, emerging artist Jupiter Grey returns with a bold and atmospheric groove in the form of ‘Is It Ever The Same’. Channelling that same sweet and breezy RnB aesthetic he is gaining a reputation for, this sultry new jam is a perfect example of why so many have been switching onto him of late.

With her previous single ‘Lost’ garnering more than 100k streams upon its release, Ukraine-born but Dubai-based artist DIYÂ is looking to continue that upward trend on her latest effort ‘Follow’. With its bold and bouncing dance-pop direction, not to mention her captivating voice throughout, this new release is a strong and confident return from a name brimming with potential.

With a international background that includes being born in Libya and now residing in Australia, emerging artist W7IF is looking to bring that multicultural experience to his music as he delivers the groove-filled new gem ‘Nana’s Song’. With its diverse and adventurous approach to production, his newest effort makes for a wonderfully intriguing listen from start to finish.

Having spent the last two decades performing with numerous acts throughout Portland, Oregon, emerging singer and songwriter J. Nicolás is now readying his debut solo album, showcased by the new single ‘Montana Luv’. With its sweet and sweeping demeanour, not to mention heartfelt songwriting, this new release will pull at your heartstrings with its passionate intent.