WIZKID
Joro (Starboy Entertainment/RCA)
It’s been a busy time for Nigerian megastar Wizkid, who released Joro to celebrate his country’s independence day and headlined 1Xtra Live last week. His joyous ascent continues apace.
Contact Taponeswa Mavunga
taponeswa.mavunga@sonymusic.com
NO ROME
Talk Nice (Dirty Hit)
Dirty Hit’s hot prospect trails a forthcoming new EP with Talk Nice, a skewed pop song shot through with synth and guitar.
Contact Louisa Worskett
louisaw@wecarealotpr.com
TOM WALKER
Better Half Of Me (Relentless)
By the sounds of it, success has Tom Walker feeling all slushy, as his pursuit of epic balladry marches on with this new single.
Contact Barbara Charone
bc@mbcpr.com
JULIA MICHAELS
If You Need Me (Polydor)
The Iowan hitmaker follows her Inner Monologue Part 2 EP with a slow burner inspired by grief and loss. A raw example of her way with emotion.
Contact Susie Ember
susie.ember@umusic.com
JAAKKO EINO KALEVI
Dissolution (Weird World)
Time to celebrate Finnish auteur Jaakko Eino Kalevi’s latest dollop of freaky pop. Dissolution is the lead track from a new mini album due next month.
Contact Aoife Kitt
aoife@dominorecordco.com
DODIE
Boys Like You (Doddleoddle)
With lyrics that pick over the instincts that propel our relationships and some hypnotic percussion, Dodie’s latest is a threadbare triumph.
Contact Sophia Ikirmawi
sophia@insideout.agency
PIST IDIOTS
Ticker (Space 44)
Highly recommended by Amyl & The Sniff ers, this Aussie group conjure a similar strain of chaos. The title-track of their current EP is a ripper.
Contact Aaron Girgis
aaron@space44.com.au