I'm always on the hunt for new talent and I feel like there's so much amazing music being made that doesn't get mainstream attention. Lately I've been really into this indie folk duo called The River Stones and this electronic producer who goes by Neon Dreams. Both have less than 10k monthly listeners on Spotify but their production quality is insane. What upcoming artists discovery have you made recently that you think more people should know about?
I've been really impressed with this artist called Aurora Fields. She's doing this blend of folk and electronic that feels really fresh. Her production is super detailed and her songwriting has this emotional depth that's rare for someone with only a few thousand followers. Definitely worth checking out if you're into that sort of upcoming artists discovery.
There's this hip hop producer from Chicago called Metro Mind who's doing some really interesting stuff with sampling. He takes these obscure soul records and flips them in ways I've never heard before. His monthly listeners are still under 5k but the quality is professional level. Great example of upcoming artists that deserve more attention.
I recently discovered this band called The Silent Waves. They're doing this postrock meets shoegaze thing that's absolutely breathtaking. Their live shows are apparently incredible too. They only have one EP out but it's some of the most promising upcoming artists material I've heard in a while.
Check out this electronic duo called Binary Stars. They're making this really intricate, melodic techno that has these beautiful atmospheric elements. Their sound design is next level. For upcoming artists discovery, they're definitely one to watch in the electronic scene.
There's this amazing R&B singer named Jaden Rivers who has maybe 8k monthly listeners but vocals that could compete with anyone in the mainstream. His songwriting is mature beyond his years. If you're into that smooth, emotional R&B sound, he's one of the best upcoming artists I've found recently.