Neu The Neu Bulletin (Welly, Fiona-Lee, Yuneki and more!) 

Following a riotous summer, Brighton-based outfit Welly are back with ​‘Cul-de-Sac’ — yet another taste of their sarcastic, self-aware pop. Led by ringleader Elliot Hall, the band offer a cure to the sometime monotony of the current music scene, prescribing instead a hefty dose of energy via their suburban anthems, which come jam-packed with quirky lyricism. ​‘Cul-de-Sac’ is a case in point: exploring the dead-end existential dread we all feel at one point or another, it comes accompanied by a whimsical video that sees the quintet tower over miniature buildings, as if acting out a chapter from Gulliver’s Travels. Frivolous, whimsical, and loads of fun. (Neve Dawson)

Continuing to build her reputation for navigating complex subject matter with effortless clarity, Fiona-Lee wraps the angst of adolescence into an anthemic indie rock package on ​‘Nothing Compares To Nineteen’. With bright-eyed melodies and captivating vocals set against poignant musings on the vulnerability and shame surrounding mental health struggles, it’s a multi-dimensional piece that sees the Howden native’s strikingly narrative songwriting shine through. Following her emphatic debut single ​‘Mother’, Fiona-Lee is fast becoming an important rising voice within the Yorkshire music scene. And based on offerings so far, her debut project is already promising to cement this status. (Emily Savage)

Yuneki has been a name on people’s lips for a little while now, and her latest effort is a stripped back track that allows her lyrics and vocals to really shine. A reflective number about self-destructive habits, ​‘Over Again’ builds in its middle act as piano and guitars gradually fade in, showcasing both her maturity and her impressive range. Given the early days of her career, she’s already made quite the impression; the direction she goes in next is sure to be captivating. (Christopher Connor)

The personal project of renowned London-based producer Charlie J Perry, Common Saints has offered up a breezy first taste of upcoming debut album ​‘Cinema 3000’ (due out on 1st November) with ​‘C’est La Vie’ — a track that’s typically on brand with the artist’s ​’70s-inspired, psych-soul style. ​“Come on get your groove on / Get get get your groove on!” goes the chorus refrain, encapsulating the song’s infectious ode to sunny escapism. It may have arrived as autumn approaches, but the spirit of summer lives on in this three minute journey of blissful smoothness and warm production. (Matthew McLister)

‘Supermum!’ is a slice of infectious, riotous garage-punk from newcomers Adore — an Irish trio who are already making their own bold marks on the scene. Yes, it will get you jumping and dancing, praising the talented people who can so proficiently piece together exemplary grunge chords, snappy drums, and off-the-cuff vocals which leave little room to breathe. But, as the meaning of the song unfolds – particularly in its almost acapella break down – you’ll also be shaking your head at the stories of lived sexism and harassment which vocalist Lara Minchin declaims. Adore tell it like it is here, using irresistible music and clever lyricism to convey a stark message in a way that means you just can’t help but listen. (Phil Taylor)

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