MUST LISTEN 137
Every week, we’ll be bringing you Must Listen: a series that's a compilation of rising artists along with songs that must be added to your everyday playlist. This week’s playlist consists of emerging acts like Chris Moon, Bronze Avery, Jae Stephens and many more.
Isabella Lovestory
Honduran experimental pop provocateur Isabella Lovestory unveils her sophomore album, Vanity. A bold leap forward, the album marks a creative awakening as Isabella embraces her full power as a multidisciplinary artist. Through Vanity, she brings her fantastical, over-the-top vision of beauty to life, lush, chaotic, and entirely her own. While her striking visuals have already built a world around her, the music deepens it: a genre-blurring trip that flickers like the radio dial of her childhood between Honduras and Montreal, seamlessly jumping from crunk and reggaeton to synthwave and glossy Y2K pop.
Chris Moon
Newcomer Chris Moon makes a bold entrance with his debut project, Swamp Walk, a genre-blurring introduction that’s raw, offbeat, and full of personality. A whirlwind of warped beats and quick-witted bars, it plays like therapy in a funhouse mirror. Its standout track, “Quicksand Quips,” doesn’t just dip a toe in; Moon wades straight into the swamp, sinking deeper with every line.
BRONZE AVERY
Los Angeles-based creative powerhouse Bronze Avery sets the tone for his summer with his electrifying single, “DIVINE.” A flirty, breathy club banger made for low lights and lingering touches, the track blends glossy synths with infectious grooves that practically beg for a dancefloor makeout.
Bktherula
Fresh off her latest project, LUCY, standout track “LOVESEXDREAMS” breathes new life into A$AP Rocky’s 2015 classic “L$D,” offering a dreamy, modern reinterpretation that anchors the project’s overall sound and vision.
Sofia Ly
Rising star Sofia Ly released her latest single, “Ain’t Right,” an intimate look into her upcoming debut project, Are You Bored Yet? The track highlights Sofia’s signature mix of vocal power and vulnerability as she reflects on letting go of what no longer serves her. With sleek production and sharp songwriting, the track signals a confident new chapter for the 20-year-old singer and songwriter.
Jae Stephens is on a mission to bring fun back to Pop, and her latest single “Kiss It” proves she’s doing just that. A flirty standout from her upcoming SELLOUT II EP, “Kiss It” rides a funky bassline and playful 8-bit keys as Jae spins a flirty tale of long-distance desire. With quick-witted lyrics and a velvet falsetto, she turns every missed connection into a steamy homecoming.
Avenoir
One of the most exciting new voices in R&B today, singer-songwriter Avenoir returns with a striking new single, “Heaven,” in collaboration with rising artist Bryant Barnes. Injecting a breath of fresh air into the exhilarating R&B space with his singular sound, Avenoir arrives as a force to be reckoned with, brilliantly fusing future-facing sonic elements with his love for striking live instrumentation. His music transcends time and genre confines, making him a standout in the scene.
Princess Nokia
Princess Nokia ushers in a bold new era with her latest single, “Drop Dead Gorgeous.” Serving as the first glimpse into her upcoming album, the track is a radiant pop anthem brimming with youthful energy and self-celebration. With “Drop Dead Gorgeous,” Princess Nokia invites listeners into a vibrant new world—one where she reclaims and reimagines girlhood on her own terms, describing the project as “a second chance at girlhood.”