ROUGH Best Music Of The Week #6

Lil Lumie – ‘Magic’

After breaking through last year with her incredible debut album ‘Fairy Gang’, fast-rising artist Lil Lumie is already kicking off her 2022 in style with the new EP ‘Magic’, showcased by the sweeping title-track. Continuing more of that rich and effervescent direction she has cultivated for herself, her latest release makes for a warm and enticing listen from start to finish.

Solid 806 – ‘Married To The Game’

Having already showcased himself with a breadth of impressive cuts these last few months, rising UK rapper Solid 806 now looks to showcase his blistering debut album ‘Versatile’ with the energetic new effort ‘Married To The Game’. Showing off more of that powerful flow he is known for, this new release is a firm and driven display of sheer talent he is looking to spread to the world.

Siimon – ‘In My Place’

As a devout fan of Coldplay, emerging artist Siimon is now paying tribute to the group by commemorating their sophomore album ‘A Rush Of Blood To The Head’, with his own take on one of their most memorable cuts ‘In My Place’. Stripping back the original and filling it with an uplifting string section, this new version makes for a powerfully warm and heartfelt rendition.

KAIS – ‘Abduction’

Known for his broad and adventurous direction to date, Canadian artist Kais Khoury aka KAIS is bringing back more of his genre-bending direction with the shimmering new release ‘Abduction’. Blending a strong mixture of indie, psych, and soul influences throughout, his newest delight makes for a wonderfully rich and endearing listen from start to finish.

Griffin Kenna – ‘What If I Could Fly’

Having garnered more than one million streams for a flurry of singles these last few years, Chicago-based artist Griffin Kenna is looking to continue his upward ascent on the powerful new cut ‘What If I Could Fly’. Jam-packed with driven production, vibrant textures, and his own captivating voice layered throughout, this new release is a bold statement from a name brimming with potential.