Tion Wayne hooks up with Dutchavelli and Stormzy on I Dunno, the first contender for rap hit of the summer...
Tion Wayne (feat. Dutchavelli & Stormzy)
I Dunno (Atlantic)
The first contender for rap song of the summer arrives from Londoner Tion Wayne, who’s ably assisted on this spacey, bassy concoction by drill newcomer Dutchavelli and Stormzy.
Contact Ebi Sampson
ebi.sampson@august.agency
Aitch
Raw (NQ)
Taken from his new eight-track Polaris EP, this two-minute cracker is a breathless reminder of just how fast Aitch can spit. Have fun trying to keep up.
Contact Joss Meek
joss@wired-pr.co.uk
Miraa May
Baby (Island)
Miraa May is about to become a mum, and the Tottenham singer gets dreamy on this new single, as her elastic R&B vocal delivers sweet nothings to devastating effect.
Contact Shane O’Neill
shane.oneill@umusic.com
TV Priest
Runner Up (Hand In Hive)
Get to know London-based foursome TV Priest, whose jagged, uncompromising noise fits the bill for the simmering discontent permeating the air at the moment.
Contact James Parrish
james@prescriptionpr.co.uk
Samantha Harvey
Hard To Get (Tileyard Music)
Suffolk singer Samantha Harvey is emerging as a compelling new voice in British pop, and this slick new single is equal parts lovelorn and euphoric.
Contact Michelle Duffy
michelle@halestormpr.com
Travis
A Ghost (BMG)
Travis fans will be chuffed with this classic slice of Fran Healy gold, as well as the news that the Scottish stalwarts are releasing their first album in four years in October.
Contact Ant Giannaccini
anthony@mbcpr.com
Powfu (feat. Sarcastic Sounds & Rxseboy)
I’ll Come Back To You (Robots & Humans/Columbia)
With Death Bed still tearing up the charts, Powfu has released his debut EP proper, and this cut is a brief but effective showcase of his scruffy bedroom rap.
Contact Beth Parnell
beth.parnell@sonymusic.com