Noonie Bao was one of my favorite new discoveries of 2015. She is most known for co-writing with Charli XCX on a couple of songs, and her own music is pretty good too. "Pyramids" is a solid pop track, and the rest of her material is definitely worth checking out as well!
XYLO is another new act that made their debut this year, and they're amazing! The singer of the duo has such unique, haunting vocals that suit the urban/alternative/electro influenced production of their songs. LA Love Song is my personal favorite of the tracks they put out this year, but, as with Noonie Bao, all of their songs are worth giving a listen to!
SoKo first caught my eye because I kept seeing comparisons between her and Sky Ferreira. I can definitely see the similarities in some aspects, like for example how they look exactly alike But she actually has her own sound that is very reminiscent of 70s/80s rock like Siouxsie and the Banshees. "Peter Pan Syndrome" is a trancey-rock song that is sure to transport you back in time to the 80s.
"Better" is the first taste of what's to come on Banks's second LP expected to come out next year. While it is underwhelming as a comeback song, especially compared to the amazing quality of her first album, "Goddess," she did not disappoint. Her vocals are raw and the minimal production gives her a chance to showcase her incredible vocals. I can't wait to see what else she has in store!
I sadly could never really get into Purity Ring no matter how hard I tried, but I cannot deny that "Bodyache" is a pretty great song. It is very atmospheric and one of their better songs that I have listened to. The chorus is so catchy and the production is simple yet effective.
Halsey is a very polarizing artist for me. I can't tell if I love her or hate her. Although her personality turns me off from her a lot, she creates some incredible music. "Coming Down" is one of the best songs on her debut album, "Badlands." It has some of my favorite lyrics on the album and probably one of the best choruses on the album if not the best. We will definitely be seeing more of her in this rate.
Miley Cyrus is one of the most creative popstars of our time. She always knows how to reinvent herself while producing music of utmost quality. "Bang Me Box" is a track on her experimental new album "Miley Cyrus and Her Dead Petz" and I cant get enough of it tbh. It reminds me of an even more provocative version of her "Bangerz" standout, "#GETITRIGHT."
I don't like Natalie La Rose that much and I don't think I ever will. I think she brings nothing new to the table. However, "Around The World" is honestly such a bop. She should have released this as her debut single instead of "Somebody." If her other material is as good as this, maybe I will consider giving her a chance as my go-to bop producer!