ROUGH Best Music Of The Week #90

Nic Howell – ‘Stop Overthinking’

Following the love he received for his previously shared offering ‘It’s Only You’, 19-year-old singer and songwriter Nic Howell is back to bring the groove on his latest single ‘Stop Overthinking’. Mixing retro influences such as Prince with a distinctly modern aesthetic has given this return a fresh and vibrant sound that is impossible to ignore.

Asher X – ‘All My Sins’

With his highly anticipated new album ‘ANTHEM’ set to land at the beginning of next month, emerging artist Asher X now looks to preview his latest body of work with the captivating ‘All My Sins’. Marrying smooth and sweeping production with his own ethereal vocals, this new release is the dark-RnB delight we all need right now.

BRANDEUS – ‘Vino’

After spending the last few years building up his reputation for bold and pulsing RnB anthems, Australian-born but New York-based singer and songwriter BRANDEUS showcases his more tender side on the new single ‘Vino’. Filled with warm and enticing aesthetics alongside his wistful vocals, his new single is the rich and refreshing return we have been waiting for.

Brí – ‘Burying’

Following on from the wild success of her initial singles ‘Low Supply’ and ‘Polite’ in recent months, Irish singer Brí now returns with her third offering ‘Burying’. Taking her cues from the rich and brooding aesthetic of the dark-pop sound, this dense and atmospheric return showcases her as a true talent growing on the new music scene.

Maddi Jane – ‘Butterfly Effect’

After making her name as a YouTube sensation at the age of eleven, LA-based songstress Maddi Jane is still very much pumping out the gold as she now returns with her latest single ‘Butterfly Effect’. Combining bold and pulsing production with her sweeping vocal style gives this return a rich and powerful feel that is quickly becoming her signature sound.