I’m really like Island Chick by EJO.  Fans of a mellow moody groove will love. It would fit perfect on Spotify’s Chill Vibes Playlist.

Originally from Wisconsin, but now Miami based, Erik Johansen Gambill, aka EJO cites Kali Uchis, Croosh, Felly, Tame Impala as influences. Having spent a year in Valencia, Spain, Erik’s draws from worldly influences and blends hip-hop, R&B and alternative pop.

“Island Chick” is a smooth summer jam inspired by the culture of Miami and the islands” shares EJO. Give it a stream on KOAR’s Indie Invaders Playlist.

Nine Inch Nails’ Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross will produce Halsey’s new album. The 26 year old has named her album If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power. I think Halsey isn’t writing an album for the radio. She never got full radio support anyway except for the mega hit ‘Without Me’. This album is for her and the fans.

Watch out for Natalie Shay and the upbeat track Medicine Boy that looks at a dysfunctional relationship. Fans of the 90’s and the sound of 2010 will like. The song has been added to Spotify’s New Pop UK and New Music Friday.

The 21 year old indie pop artist hails from North London and has performed The Roundhouse, The 100 club, Ronnie Scotts, and O2 Academy Islington.

“I really wanted to write about the way a relationship that ‘isn’t good’, isn’t always ‘totally bad’. The almost ‘Bitter sweet’ middle ground” shares Natalie.  She just wrapped up a  sold out gig at London’s Oslo Hackney.

Give the track a stream on KOAR’s Indie invaders Playlist.

Look out for Calica and the track Letting Go. Fans of upbeat indie pop will enjoy. It would fit well on Spotify’s Indie Dancefloor playlist.

She built a decent sized TikTok following with over 250k followers. Her single Little Girl, went viral on TikTok that featured her father’s reaction to the song. Hailing from Miami, Florida, she graduated from the University of Miami Frost School of Music and began writing and producing alongside Grammy-nominated producer duo SMLE.

“Letting Go” is a really fun, upbeat disco track, but the lyrics are actually about what it’s been like being single for the last 4 years. It’s been a really independent time of my life, and I’ve sort of kept most of my romantic partners at a distance. I wrote the song as I was reflecting on the reasons why I’ve avoided getting into another relationship, and how an old flame back in Miami could be holding me back from being vulnerable with anyone else” shares Calica.

Ed Sheeran releases Bad Habits. It’s reminiscence of 5 Seconds of Summer’s Youngblood. After one listen, fans won’t be disappointed. He’s one of the few artist that avoids hype and lets the songs do the speaking.

Winston Marshall from the folk rock band Mumford & Sons is leaving the band so he can speak freely about politics. He said that “as long as I am a member of the band, speaking my mind on the evils of political extremism could bring them trouble. My loyalty and love for them cannot permit that.”

Snapchat announced a deal with Universal Music Group that allows users on the platform to use clips songs from in their Snaps and on Spotlight. These deals aren’t exclusive — you can make a video and share on Snapchat, TikTok, and Instagram alike.

Britney Spears is in the news cycle again with her 13-year conservatorship. The details are truly explosive and makes you wonder how this is legal in this country. “I truly believe this conservatorship is abusive,” said Britney. “I want to end the conservatorship without being evaluated.”