Charli XCX - Famous

Charli XCX is the new British pop-sensation; to be anymore cliche. Even though now she may be known for having released chart-topping singles with the likes of Rita Ora and Iggy Azealia, Charli was actually first talent spotted in her early teenage years when she was performing at raves and warehouses, singing outlandish songs about dinosaurs having sex.

Yet this pop singer is bringing a new wave to this genre; intelligent prolific songwriting of which brings sentience to current day concerns. As shown in her newly released single titled 'Famous', which satirically portrays the way in which everyone has become so obsessed and constantly affixed to their smart phones, tablets or what not. We are almost subconsciously adhering to this addiction of social media, and the idea of actually being 'famous', which nowadays can so easily be attainted purely through obtaining a good amount of 'likes' on well-chosen-instagram-filtered selfies. Many are becoming more concerned about the portrayal of themselves online, rather than in real life.
This music video almost makes you think twice about constantly checking your social media updates every five minutes to have a quick browse, and instead actually live in the actual world and enjoy each moment. Plus, it's pretty catchy and has her consistently stick-in-your-head-all-day chorus's.

Check out the video for yourself here...

Years and Years

Already the winner of BBC's sound of 2015, this indie electronica band are well on their way to big things. I recently discovered them on a related artist page on Spotify and have been hooked ever since, with the frontman's unusual hypnagogic voice and their catchy pop/electronic songs, they're definitely ones to watch.
Last year, their fourth released single 'Take Shelter' reached the number 1 spot on the iTunes singles chart!...and their first EP reached the #1 UK singles electronic chart!!
The band have been described as mixing R&B and 90's house elements, with artists such as: Diplo, Radiohead and Flying Lotus being their core influences.

                                        Check out their unplugged version of Take Shelter...

and check out their super cool cover of Breathe...

FKA Twigs

An artist I can't stop playing recently is FKA Twigs. (Quite literally obsessively hitting the replay button that I'm close enough to approaching the hate zone). Also known as Tahliah Debrett Barnett, she performs magical-unconventionally-catchy pop songs with whispery vocals. FKA Twigs (Formerly Known As Twigs) released her debut album, LP1, in August this year to high critical acclaim and praise.
She was influenced by the likes of Billie Holiday and Marvin Gaye, however her own music is not necessarily resemblances of these influences. Describing herself, Tahliah says: "I am not restricted by any musical genre. I like to experiment with sounds, generating emotions while putting my voice on certain atmospheres... I like industrial sounds and incorporating everyday life's sounds like a car alarm".
Personally, I would say FKA Twigs is quite similar to the artists: Banks, Sampha, SOHN and Jamie xx. If you haven't already, go check her out! Some of my favourite songs of hers are Two Weeks, Lights On, Video Girl and Pendulum (there's too many favourites).

FKA Twigs - Two Weeks