ROUGH Best Music Of The Week #3

As he looks to ready us for his highly anticipated new project ‘Personal’ in the coming months, emerging rapper KD Young Cocky is back on his A-game as he delivers the bouncing new gem ‘No Smoke’. Matching RnB aesthetics with a solid hip-hop beat, his newest release is the bold and exciting return we were all hoping for.

After making a huge impact with her debut EP ‘Great Kind Of Madness, Part 1’, fast-rising artist Eleanor Kingston now showcases her debut album ‘Pink Things’ with the record’s title-track. Bringing bright and uplifting alt-pop textures to her own dexterous personality, this new release gives us only a snapshot of the shimmering work she has been producing of late.

After spending the last few years releasing a diverse mix of material that best fits his own vibrant persona, singer and songwriter Jay Blanes is back with his upbeat new release ‘I’m Crazy’. Taking influence from The 1975 and throwing in a brass section for good measure, this new offering will fill your heart and soul with endless joy.

With his previously shared songs ‘Pink Whitney’ and ‘Back’ elevating him to his highest level yet, Toronto-based hit maker Jack Omstead is back with his latest pop gem ‘AEIOU’. Blending traditional pop aesthetics with a fresh and distinctive production gives his return a wonderfully bright and uplifting direction from start to finish.

As an artist that is always led by her romantic heart, singer and songwriter Sarah Lorente is now looking to sweep us off her feet once again as she shares her new single ‘Always Be With You’. Using little more that a wistfully played acoustic guitar and her own captivating voice, she croons her way through this rich and heartfelt ballad with a natural and effortless beauty.