September '24 edition: Share an amazing musical artist you only just discovered!

Isn't discovering new music the best? Whether a warm-up band at a gig, a new chart entrant playing at your gym, or a recommendation from a clued-up friend, there's a special excitement when you find a new artist that you click with. That's what this bounty is all about.

Tell us about an amazing artist you only just discovered. They can be a new up-and-comer or a legend you've only just heard of (though we may not believe you if you nominate Taylor Swift). Please also share at least one link to their best song or songs, and a few words about what they're like and why they're so good. Let's expand our musical horizons together!

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Created at 10:19am, 17th September, 2024. Page last updated at 12:49am, 20th October, 2024.
Deadline at 11:00pm, 1st October, 2024.

Submissions (27)

MURRRAAAAY10/1/2024

Won$2

Ok everyone in the chat probably heard about Kavinsky WAY before me, especially as he played at the closing ceremony of the olympics (which I didnt see)! So it was my friend that recomeneded his music to me as I love electronic music and this is such a vibe, so right after hearing this song (my friend sent me the olympics video clip) i went and bought a bunch of his music from itunes! and I was not dissapionted! If you enjoy daft punk / electronic 80's music vibes then you will love this! Enjoy!

PS here is the Olympics performance -

And heres another I just fell in love with after buying it from itunes -

Enjoy!

Shovel10/1/2024

Won$2

I’ve recently discovered someone called Supergold. He would constantly come up for me on TikTok and I thought his songs are amazing. He really speaks directly to what is happening in the world.

The song I have linked is called Pastimes. he speaks directly to the American government with this song talking about the genocide but the vibes of his songs are very old school Bruce Springsteen vibes.

Sturmer10/1/2024

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This month’s discovery isn’t just one, but a 2-in-1!

It all started with the absolutely stunning animation Arcane - if you haven’t seen it yet, I highly recommend it. Along with the breathtaking visuals, the series features incredible soundtracks. While digging through the music, I found several well-established musicians, but one track in particular stood out: Snakes, performed by Pvris and a famous guitarist and singer from Japan, Miyavi.

As I explored more of their work, I realized I really enjoy both artists’ music. So, here’s the official video for the track that opened my eyes:

Camilaviloria0410/1/2024

This is an artist that I recently discovered and he has a very beautiful voice, his name is Bryant Barnes.

I'd Rather Pretend

Ein neuer Musikdienst mit offiziellen Alben, Singles, Videos, Remixen, Liveauftritten und mehr für Android, iOS und Computer. Hier ist für jeden etwas dabei.

music.youtube.com

JHenckes10/1/2024

Won$2

Jacob Collier

He's not exactly new to the scene, having come up through the ranks, but he's a rising star in terms of mainstream recognition for his intricate harmonies, and musical virtuosity. Out of this world is Collier's ability to merge jazz, classical, R&B, and electronic music. Many times he plays numerous instruments and self-arranges his tracks with layers of vocal harmonies that feel incredibly rich.

One of the most famous is "In My Room", a cover of the classic by the Beach Boys, which he had totally reinvented. Another outstanding track is "All I Need", which shows his skill in fusing genres into an engagingly sophisticated rhythmic and melodic construction. What really sets Jacob apart is how he innovates music theory and can push boundaries without ever losing emotional connection.

One of my favorites:

He approaches music almost like an inventor, in constant experimentation. If you love a original style of music, he's definitely someone to look at.