Neu The Neu Bulletin (Kai Bosch, Humane the Moon, Yuneki and more!)

Kai Bosch revels in pulsating electropop on euphoric new cut, ​‘Everything Is Beautiful’. Leaving behind the soul-crushing heartbreak anthems in light of a Hinge-sparked romance, the Cornish singer enters a new era with his latest single, arriving a short few months after his third EP. A kaleidoscopic mixture of propulsive beats, explosive synths and twisting melodies, it’s a refreshing step in a new direction, while maintaining the lyrical oversharing that fans know and love. Firmly situated amongst a new wave of popstars, the name Kai Bosch is one that we’re bound to be hearing much more of. (Emily Savage)

East London native Max Hanley, musical alias Humane The Moon, is broody and restless on new single ​‘Tear It Down’. With a subtle low bellow to his vocals and a pensive, slow groove to his instrumentation, the track brings to mind King Krule circa 2017 – with its own underground, elusive quality. The accompanying flipbook-style visualiser reflects the impermanence expressed in the lyrics: ​“Aren’t you proud of this house of cards? / That we built together / And we can tear it down / Together.” Analysing a relationship built upon shaky foundations with brusque lyrical moments, Hanley is wandering solo through these realisations, accompanied by droopy riffs and melancholic harmonies in an offering that is full of grit, vulnerability and intrigue. (Kayla Sandiford)

Singer-songwriter Yuneki is still a newcomer but already displays a startling level of skill and maturity. ​‘Sleepwalking’ is quite simply beautiful: a soft and soulful ballad built around a simple but highly effective melody, with the just the right level of instrumentation to support Yuneki’s captivatingly sublime vocals. The song feels stripped back for the first half but builds significantly towards the end, broadening and deepening, bringing a feeling of catharsis and release. The lyrics are clearly personal and by the end you’re left feeling grateful — and awed — for being allowed to share these moments of intimacy. (Phil Taylor)

London’s evocatively-named Sodden Pelt have emerged as the latest imbibers of a flourishing alternative folk revival scene in the UK. Classifying their sound as a cauldron of ​“bog-trawl folk and fever-drone lullabies”, on fabled horseback the newcomers untether their galloping debut single ​‘Honey For A Doctor’ via cult indie label Hideous Mink. A punchy, boot-stomping epic marked by murky dynamic contrasts and impassioned bellowing, on this inaugural offering, the five piece will have you on the edge of your hay bale and guzzling down tankards of mead like there’s no tomorrow. (Hazel Blacher)

Cai Burns has long been a captivating figure in the underground indie scene, known for his roles in the now defunct Nottingham outfit Kagoule and the rising London-newcomers pencil. But with his solo project, Blood Wizard, Burns is beginning to reveal a previously unseen facet of his musical identity. Since signing with Sad Club Records earlier this year, he has exchanged the alt-folk roots of his previous work for more urgent, electrifying guitar chords, beginning with the standalone single ​‘babytooth’ in June. This evolution continues with new cut ​‘Devil Dressed In Disguise,’ a track characterised by angular guitar pickings and raw, emotive songwriting, enveloped in an eerie, otherworldly aesthetic. Through the deeply introspective lyrics which drive the track forward, Burns offers an enticing glimpse into his psyche, hinting at the thrilling potential of what’s to come. (Gemma Cockrell)

Birmingham’s The Silver Lines have already proven to be a bright spot amidst the UK indie scene’s incoming crop, and their latest single ​‘Watch Yourself Boy’ cements them as a name to make note of. The opening gradually unfurls into a fierce assault, building momentum, and the lyrics have a dry wit to them, speaking of being young and partying. There’s a post-punk energy and a sense of swagger and confidence that will give fans of Fontaines DC plenty to admire, but The Silver Lines are far more than a knockoff act. (Christopher Connor)

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