From Women of Trip-Hop, Lou Ella‘s “Not Out Yet” captivated us with its unique, calming aesthetic. In this new single, the artist finds a perfect balance between simplicity and variation. The track, comprised of blissful vocals, tranquil piano chords, and inviting drums, lays a bed of relaxation that entrances you through your ears.
The main highlight of this track is its emotional elements. The vocals convey the bittersweet themes of the song, sharing an inspiring message of perseverance. Lou Ella was born and raised in Paris, and connects her sound through her Austrian and Algerian heritage. Make sure to give her new single a listen.
Hear this song on our Women of Trip Hop Spotify playlist.
Our next undiscovered gem is from the hip-hop genre, Real Ones Only by John Duse. With raw poetic emotion, this track doesn’t hold back from the truth. The beat is engaging with unexpected elements, and like the artist’s verses, it has a smooth flow. The electronic sounds of the instrumental are bright with a moody atmosphere, supporting the poetry of the song.
In this track, this artist isn’t afraid to give you his clear vision. You won’t want to miss this rapper’s inventive image and groundbreaking lyricism, so give this track a listen. If you’re looking for more, his new single, Price On My Head, is now out. We can’t wait for what this artist offers us in the future.
Give this track a listen by checking out our Hip Hop 2025 Playlist on Spotify.
This new synthwave single from Yellow Shoots had no trouble capturing our interest, titled Soft One. The vocals take the main highlight, which are notable for their unique tone, lush with bright, raspy, and soulful sounds. The instrumental enchants you with its mesmerizing synth chords, along with the joyful, dreamy electric guitar that comes out in the chorus.
Supporting the chill, danceable atmosphere of the track are the drums, setting the song’s tone as a slow groove. This artist shares similarities in their music with artists like Blood Orange and Solange. Yellow Shoots is from Philadelphia, producing and performing multiple instruments in their music.
You can listen to this track on our Best New Indie Synthwave 2025 Playlist on Spotify.
Our last undiscovered gem, of the rock and shoegaze genre, is from Bad Self Portraits, bringing us a breathtaking new single titled All Bark, No Bite. It immediately infects you with its intense energy, brought by passionate, melancholy electric guitar chords. The song’s theme shows the progression of grief and anger, of which its emotion is captured perfectly through the vocals.
This track will resonate with you if you love bands like Mannequin Pussy and Slowpulp. The lush textures of this track, along with its intensity, strike you with a transcendent feeling. This track is the second single release in anticipation of their upcoming album, I Think I’m Going To Hell. Catch them live in September, on tour in the West.
Listen to this track on our All New Rock 2025 Spotify playlist.
The Wild Is Calling 