New Music For Your Weekend

Formed in 2018, Scott Y Los Pelmazos is an alternative hip-hop band hailing from Puente Alto and La Florida, Chile. They present themselves as an alternative to traditional hip-hop, drawing from modern influences, unafraid of experimentation and rejecting confinement to a particular style.

The group has released a self-titled compilation of previous records for Analog Machine Records that’s mostly composed of tracks taken from their Scotty Tape 01. It features the somber single “Naftalina (2022),” a track inspired by social claustrophobia and feeling lost in life.

Experimentation is the soul of Sunshine Express, one of the most prolific bands to emerge from Niagara’s fast-growing alternative scene. MattUU (vocals & guitar), JassChau (sampler) and AidanR (bass) embody an unorthodox pioneering spirit with colourful songs, striking visuals and a dazzling, electronic approach to rock ‘n’ roll.

On “UNSHINE,” Sunshine Express’ audacious new single, the band further embraces their affinity for live recording, enlisting drummer Justin Dobbelsteyn to push spontaneity and experimentation to the max. Singer MattUU delivers dry-humour nihilism—first slow, then fast, then faster—with anthemic zeal. An icy, warped piano cuts through a turbulent rock instrumental—first frenetic, then dizzying, then kaleidoscopic.

Born and raised in South-Central Trinidad, John Orpheus is a multicultural musician, author and performance artist. “Get Right!” is the title track introducing his new EP out on June 21st, which combines his playfulness, fluency and affection for the past. Lush with hip hop swagger and “whole school” vibes, he demonstrates an evolving set of tastes that maintains his vibe of welcoming in the whole diaspora: from dancehall to hip hop to funk to Afrobeats.

Bad Buddy is the musical collaboration between Emily Bachynski (vocals, guitar), Andrea Vissia (guitar, vocals) and Geoffrey Hamdon-O’Brien (drums). The band is a genre-defying musical spectacle, casually time traveling from wartime boogie-woogie bops, to glitterball heartbreak slow dances, to eye-gushing punk bloodbaths.

The Edmonton band, which launched their career in 2016, has been described as putting on “… a totally raucous and amazing show all around: psychedelic surf, punk, pop, you name it – though above all it [feels] like something NEW” (Edmonton Journal), and the proof is in the performance. The electric energy of the live show is amplified by the exceptional songwriting ability possessed by the band. Self-identifying as “Motown-surf-punk,” the band commands attention, painting powerful, sonic pictures drawn from real-life inspirations.

“Cheerleader? Nah, I’m the QB,” Andi Vissia sings in “Q.B.” The quarterback is the star of the football show – the main event, baby! “Q.B.” marks the first co-write between Andi and Bad Buddy’s main songwriter, Emily Bachynski.

Pop-oriented R&B singer and songwriter Shalli exudes an authentic storytelling talent that conveys both vulnerability and strength. Born in Canada from Dominican and Jamaican parents, she began composing music at 14. Her unique and powerful voice has captivated the hearts and minds of countless souls worldwide. A survivor of the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami, Shalli took that experience and channeled it into her songwriting. Since then, she has had a successful presence online, releasing 14 singles that have garnered millions of organic streams.

The fusion is deep in “Freezing,” Shalli’s new single that encompasses modern Afrobeat from West Africa, R&B from America and dancehall in the lyrical approach. Explosive, danceable and contagious – it’s a perfect display of the undeniable vibe that only Shalli brings.

Whether it’s through her timeless music, unfiltered conversations or advocacy for cultural awareness, Shalli creates art that is inspired by the world around her.

A Short Walk to Pluto has developed a tremendous social media presence through TikTok and Instagram, where they regularly debut original music and covers of well-known classics. It was through that online presence that the quartet was discovered and endorsed by Howard Stern on his SiriusXM radio show.

Their new single “Hopeless” mimics a panic attack, conjuring anger, pressure and fear in the struggle to cope with the intensity of one’s emotions. In the midst of this, there exists a longing for support and understanding from others, and a hope that loneliness might soon end.

Sydney based songwriter and producer Yoskos in the Cosmos has just released his new single ‘Aways On My Mind’, which premiered exclusively via
Backseat Mafia.

He has also announced a limited run of tour dates to celebrate his new release.

“Written, produced, and mixed by me in my bedroom. The song was mostly written in a quick moment, reflecting on a relationship that had fizzled out. I was feeling sentimental about it and regretting not letting her know how I felt before it was too late. The second verse came to me when I noticed she had left her necklace at my place and wondered what that meant, and when I’d give it back. It’s a very simple song to relate to.”

Yoskos in the Cosmos channelling elements of Pop Punk, Classic Rock and Psychedelic Dance to create his unique brand of genre-bending music.

Having collaborated with many upcoming local acts in the studio like Micra, Sparrows, Silky Roads, Tuppaware Party and Supahoney, Yoskos has sculpted a unique path through the music industry, amassing more than a million Spotify streams alone for his productions.

Yoskos in the Cosmos released his first single ‘Lost In My Mess’ in December 2023. The single was premiered, and rave reviewed on AAA backstage which led to a sold-out single launch at Petersham Bowling Club.