ROUGH Best Music Of The Week #5

Inspired heavily be the film noir genre, LA-based performance artist Romantic Thriller is now converting the cinematic aesthetic to music as she delivers her latest alt-pop gem ‘I Cannot Tell’. With a narrative that touches on teenage love, jealousy, and big personalities, this new release makes for a bold and fascinating listen from start to finish.

Hey-Zooz – ‘Keep It 100’

After establishing herself with a string of high-profile releases and performances over the last few years, fast-rising artist Hey-Zooz looks to follow up his 2021 album ‘Welcome To Life’ with the pumping new single ‘Keep It 100’. With his fresh and vibrant flow bouncing along a bed of bold and driven beats, his newest offering is a smooth and shimmering return throughout.

RxL World – ‘Winter Time’

With an impressive string of releases under their belt throughout the last few years, UK duo RxL World kick off their new year with the sweet and breezy new single ‘Winter Time’. Despite its seasonal name, their newest gem breathes a fresh and easy-going dose of sunshine into our lives, taking cues from the more sultry side of R&B as it goes.

Arliston – ‘Camomile’

Following on from the release of their much-loved EP ‘The Ground Might Disappear’ in recent weeks, fast-rising outfit Arliston look to showcase their newest collection with the captivating new stunner ‘Camomile’. Continuing their fresh and exciting direction within the alt-indie genre, and pumping up the atmospheric warmth throughout, this is one we simply can’t get enough of.

Lauren Drake – ‘Play Along’

Following up the acclaimed response to her previously shared offerings ‘Malibu’ and ‘Okay’ in recent months, LA-based singer and songwriter Lauren Drake returns to her shimmering ways on her third single ‘Play Along’. Channelling more of that breezy folk-pop aesthetic she is earning a reputation for, this new release makes for a beautifully blissful addition to her growing catalogue.