Five For Friday – 12th July 2024

Cymbol – ‘Distractions’

Cymbol aka Shivnesh Sumer, a New Zealand-based artist known for his innovative DJ and production skills, has now released his debut album ‘Distractions’. The LP blends Cymbol’s classic EDM style with influences from Hindi and Punjabi culture and American Hip-Hop, with the standout title-track featuring Chitralekha Sen and Markel X.L, creating a mix of Bollywood, pop, and hip-hop elements.

DZE Like RZA – ‘First Time’

Rising hip-hop artist DZE LIKE RZA, from Phoenix, Arizona, has just released his latest single, ‘First Time’. This nostalgic track, featuring a classic Timbaland-inspired beat with heavy piano and infectious tempo, showcases DZE’s gritty voice and vivid storytelling reminiscent of legendary East Coast rappers like ODB and DMX, cementing his status as an artist to watch.

Whitney Fenimore – ‘New Normal’

Emerging singer/songwriter Whitney Fenimore has released her latest single ‘New Normal’, a blissful indie-folk track highlighting her distinctive vocal presence and cutthroat lyricism. Born and raised in a deeply religious Christian family in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Fenimore’s journey as a queer artist has taken her from Los Angeles to Nashville, where she has evolved her craft, showcasing authenticity and emotional resonance in her music.

ROJS – ‘You Now’

Slovenian music artist ROJS, who resides between London and Los Angeles, combines inventiveness and adaptability with superb production on his latest single ‘You Now’. Lifted from his forthcoming debut album ‘Inner Light’, it offers a reflective listening experience with rich vocals, melancholic piano, and background noise, capturing the raw emotion ROJS felt after the passing of his grandmother.

brx – ‘Shout’

Solo punk artist brx (pronounced Brooks) has released his latest single ‘Shout’. Embracing a DIY approach, brx combines home-recorded lo-fi demos with recent studio collaborations, resulting in a refined sound that maintains his punk roots; with ‘Shout’ epitomising this style with a passionate blend of punk, power pop, and pop punk.

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