Three exceptional, captivating new alt pop artists you are going to love

Alyson Witt – “letting go”
-I could have waited to write about this song when I find other soul artists. Witt’s work is as much soul as it is alt pop. Nevertheless, it feels like such a wonderful relaxing piece of songwriting that I wanted to include it today. Witt’s vocal is stellar on this track. There’s a definitive soulful polish to the sound, but at the heart of this performance is sincerity. The chord structure feels like a classic bluesy soul tune, but the production feels more like a 21st century love song. The theremin solo is such a delightful touch that it really sets a good direction. This song belongs alongside Mac Ayre’s song “easy” and honestly, even though it’s a slightly different genre, keeps reminding me of Dodie Clark and Orla Gartland. Witt is in the class of those artists and deserves to absolutely take off with success. Give the track a spin and a share, please.

Iona Luke – “Can We Still Hang Out?”
-This is a break up song, but it’s as much about the aftermath of a relationship as anything. It examines those feelings when what you had isn’t there anymore, beyond the relationship though it’s all of the other aspects of people and experiences around the relationship. The line about “pieces of myself for you” really stings. It’s clear that the artist feels the gravity of this song. Musically, it’s a great tune with some electric guitars that give considerable forward momentum. The sound feels heavy, appropriately so for the lyrics, all while carving out some expressive moments that convey intimacy both in lyrics and instrumentation. It’s an artful piece of songwriting that, appropriately for alt pop, brings together a wide range of stylings. This one is definitely worth connecting, especially if you’ve ever experienced a hurtful breakup.

Jaeyla – “My type of hunger”
-From the first time I clicked play on this track, I felt like it was in the Adele style of pop singer songwriters. I know that’s a pretty big statement, but click play and tell me you don’t hear it too! Jaeyla has a power pop energy to her that really comes through, both in the strength of the vocal as well as the tenacity in the lyricism. Some of the production elements feel a bit 80s, conjuring a bit of a Madonna energy. I know those are two massive comparative artists, but honestly that’s the energy I’m getting from Jaeyla’s performance on this track. I’m not a lyric expert, but I think it’s about a driving and all-encompassing desire to prove someone wrong. It’s almost more like a vendetta than a simple “desire.” For being a song about obsession, I sure to find it appealing. I hope many others will give Jaeyla’s powerful vocal and performance a chance. It’s great.