ROUGH Best Music Of The Week #42

Mikaila Murphy – ‘Ho Ho Ho’

Having already broken through with an incredible run of releases all throughout the year, fast-rising artist Mikaila Murphy is now capping off her 2022 with the upbeat festive gem ‘Ho Ho Ho’. Infused with her distinctive pop direction from start to finish, she is seeing out a killer year with one of her most infectious cuts to date.

New Town – ‘Spark’

With a sound that pays homage to the likes of The Snuts, Sam Fender, and Kings Of Leon, emerging Scottish outfit New Town are bringing back more of their dynamic sound on the euphoric new anthem ‘Spark’. Channelling another heady dose of raw and driven indie-rock aesthetics from start to finish, they continue to push their direction forward with this new one.

Jeorge II – ‘Missed Calls’

After the enormous response to his previous project ‘Sophisticated Ignorance’ last year, Dublin-based artist Jeorge II is looking to continue his positive ascent on the pulsing new jam ‘Missed Calls’. Bringing back more of that bold and driven aesthetic he has built for himself, his newest offering is another strong and confident addition to his growing catalogue to date.

Big Irie – ‘Static’

Having already made a lasting impact with a run of vibrant releases these last few years, LA-based artist Big Irie has now returned to drop his latest EP ‘Who To Trust’, showcased by the new offering ‘Static’. With its rich and driven aesthetic, permeated by his own progressive flow from start to finish, he is continuing his confident rise throughout this new gem.

Ridi – ‘Bang Bang’

Following the release of her highly-praised offering ‘Merry Go Round’ earlier this year, which was named as Track Of The Week on the BBC Asian Network, fast-rising artist Ridi is back to do it all again on the stunning new single ‘Bang Bang’. Bringing back more of that bright and infectious pop direction she is known for, she looks set to become one of the biggest emerging names in the year ahead.