Welcome back to our weekly NMF roundup. Here’s what we think you should be listening to this week!

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Black Box Warning - Leanna Firestone

IYL: Melina KB, Isabel Pless, Madds Buckley

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Take A Bite - beebadoobee

IYL: Faye Webster, Laufey, Clario

Born in the Philippines and raised in London, Bea Kristi began recording music as Beabadoobee in 2017. At just 20 years old, Beabadoobee has built her huge, dedicated Gen-Z fan base with her flawless output of confessional bedroom pop songs and DIY aesthetic. Her first track, ‘Coffee’ gathered hundreds of thousands of streams in a matter of days, through a fan-uploaded video. Since then, her songs have amassed millions of streams between her own self-released recordings and her three EPs on independent London label Dirty Hit, Patched Up, Loveworm and Space Cadet. She has been championed by BBC Radio 1, Rolling Stone, Vogue, Dazed, The Fader, i-D, Pigeons and Planes, Noisey, NME, Time Out, Paper, Nylon, Time Out, The New Yorker and The Guardian, amongst others. In 2019 Bea was nominated for both the BRITs Rising Star and BBC Sound Of 2020 awards. Her debut album Fake It Flowers will be released on October 16th this year. 
 Praise for Beabadoobee “Phenomenal” - Vogue “A bedroom-wall-of-sound classic… built to echo on infinite repeat” - New Yorker “galaxy-class starry-eyed swoon-pop” - The Guardian “Beabadoobee provides a score to the lives of her teenage fans… she gives ‘90s alt-rock a cinematic sheen” - The FADER “Intimate, close confessional vocals matched with stargazy guitars… a DIY sense of rawness, unaffected by industry bullshit or concerns over streaming algorithms” - i-D “She was born a songwriter… a voice for restless teens the world over” - Pigeons and Planes

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It's Not Me It's You - WRENN

IYL: Xana, Peach PRC, Marisa Maino

i write music and code things that don’t exist.

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I Just Think I’m Smart - WILD PARTY

IYL: CRUISR, KNOX, Vinyl Theatre

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when you know someone - VALLEY

IYL: The Band CAMINO, Nightly, The Wldlfe

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The Woman You Are - JESSIA

IYL: Zoe Clark, Lauren Weintraub, HAVEN

JESSIA is a multiplatinum, Juno award winning pop artist, singer - songwriter from Vancouver, Canada. Her conversational lyrics and self empowerment anthems have landed her opening for One Republic, Maroon 5, and Dean Lewis. When not on tour JESSIA has been busy writing her upcoming project set to release early 2024.

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Best Of Me (Part 1) - JJ Wilde

IYL: MONOWHALES, The Glorious Sons, The Blue Stones

Chart-topping, tour de force JJ Wilde has been on an incredible journey since the release of her debut album Ruthless in 2020. With over 36 million global streams, Wilde continues to captivate a diverse global audience, consistently establishing herself as a dominant voice in the rock music scene. Wilde etched her name in the history books as the first female artist to simultaneously hit #1 on all three Canadian rock charts with her debut SOCAN Award winning single “The Rush,” holding the slot for 10 weeks in addition to spending a whopping 21 weeks atop the Rock Big Picture chart. She quickly followed with two more #1’s: “Best Boy,” an unapologetic anthem challenging societal norms for women, and her hit “Mercy,” a modern rock powerhouse weaving a tale of revenge. Her reign as Canada’s Queen of Rock n’ Roll didn’t end there; in 2021 Wilde took home the JUNO Award for ‘Rock Album of the Year’ for her album Ruthless (2020), becoming the first woman to do so since Alanis Morissette’s Jagged Little Pill in 1996. Wilde has shared the stage with a who’s-who of acclaimed acts including Incubus, Pearl Jam, The Glorious Sons, Scorpions, Kiss and more, and her magnetic stage presence at renowned festivals worldwide, including Bottle Rock, Firefly, Nova Rock, and BST Hyde Park, have solidified her reputation as a captivating live performer. Now, Wilde embarks on her next chapter, her most powerful and personal collection of songs to date with the May 2024 EP Best Of Me (Part 1).

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Just My Type - Palaye Royale

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Vertigo - Mascots

IYL: You Know The Drill, Home Wrecked, Summer Wars

Mascots is a pop punk band from Cincinnati, Ohio. The band was started in the summer of 2014 by five friends in the suburbs of Cincinnati, where they released their debut EP titled “Nothing To Lose” in January of 2016. After the release, the band played numerous shows throughout the Midwest until February 2017 when they released their second EP, “The Good In Me” which was recorded, mixed, and produced by Seth Henderson (Real Friends, Knuckle Puck, Homesafe) at Always Be Genius Recording Studio. 
 The band went back to Seth again for their third EP, “Time To Time”, which was released in October of 2017. Over the summer of 2017, Mascots won the opportunity to play the main stage of the Vans Warped Tour alongside bands such as Beartooth, Hands Like Houses, and Neck Deep. 
 The band has played shows with Tiny Moving Parts, Everyone Leaves, Microwave, A Story Told, A Will Away, Life Lessons, Hot Mulligan, The Weekend Classic, and many others.

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Red - MOTHICA

IYL: Royal & the Serpent, Scene Queen, KiNG MALA

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STARGAZING - Myles Smith

IYL: Matt Hansen, Darren Kiely, gavn!

It’s okay to feel x

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Float - Devin Hayes

IYL: Jon Klaasen, On The Outside, Lauren June

Bringing diverse individuals together through the influential power of popular music has been Devin's core motivation as an artist. He aims to inspire a revolution of reconnection through the universal language of music and his longing for positive change. At the age of 14, Devin caught the wave of the revolutionary social media era, transforming his life. He was living his dream of becoming a “star”. Yet, beneath the spotlight, “Devin Hayes” became more of a character to sell to the world than a genuine human being. Struggling with self-discovery amid a pursuit of fame led to years of identity crisis. The global pause in 2020 forced him to reflect on his life, revealing a self-built facade of success. This realization, coupled with a decline in online presence, led him into a profound era of self-discovery. In the summer of 2021, he faced intense pressure and contemplated ending his own life. However, he persevered, prioritizing mental health and taking steps toward self-love. Since rediscovering his "why," Devin has pursued a more focused and intentional path in music, channeling his gifts to bring powerful, positive change to people’s lives. Looking ahead, Devin's artistry promises depth and resonance. He invites you to explore the transformative benefits of his art in your unique way. Devin strives to be an artist you can deeply resonate with, staying true to his goals of positive change and sharing the profound perspectives and lessons learned from his personal journey.

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Sunset Vision - rebounder

IYL: The Polar Boys, Sarah and the Sundays, The Hails

Rebounder is the project of New York City native producer and writer Dylan Chenfeld, with his brother Noah Chenfeld. Joined by Cobey Arner and Zack Kantor. Rebounder has toured with the likes of The Neighbourhood, Phoenix, Dayglow, Cautious Clay, MUNA, and Alfie Templeman. Rebounder has received praise from THE FADER, Pigeons & Planes, NME, DIY, and has been played on Ezra Koenig ’s Time Crisis. 
Rebounder recently teamed with good friend Jesse® Rutherford (lead singer of The Neighbourhood ) for the collaboration song Change Shapes (feat. Jesse). “Some bands just seem to have it all together. From the first second of music they release to the accomplished videos, it all just works.” - NME
“If Rebounder was around during Gossip Girl, please tell me how there wouldn’t have had a multi-track inclusion on the show.” - Alt Citizen 
“Japanese Posters is two-minutes-thirty of delightful cynicism, all packaged in the kind of earworm that could fool even the most hardened of hipsters into allegiance” - DIY
“ Rebounder is the brainchild of New York native Dylan Chenfeld, specializing in genre-bending nostalgic pop and indie rock—irresistible in the sense that even the coolest Bushwick hipster at the gig can’t help but tap his feet.” - Honey Punch Mag

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sorry sorry - Towa Bird

IYL: MUNA, Chappell Roan, Lucy Dacus

Since taking up electric guitar at the age of 12, Towa Bird has come to rely on her chosen instrument as something of a second voice – an immediate vessel for raw self-expression, often manifested in the form of frenetic yet sublimely executed guitar solos. Now 23 years old, the Hong Kong-born, half-Filipino, half-English singer/songwriter is ready to unleash her own original music unto the world. She says of the music - “I grew up listening to so many male-gazey love songs, and it was important to put something out into the world that felt like the music I wanted for myself when I was a kid.” She’s able to do just that with her sweetly crafted sound – one that strikes a rare balance of boldness with sensitivity, and is both wildly explosive while sharing a tender exploration of queerness, identity, and the complexities of love.

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Strangers (live from Bowery Ballroom) - Mercer Henderson

IYL: Hailey Haus, Devon Gabriella, Taylor Bickett

Mercer Henderson is a 21-year-old singer-songwriter from San Francisco, CA. Crafting "Heartbreak Anthems,” her music seamlessly bridges heartfelt narratives with infectious melodies, drawing influences from Lizzy McAlpine, Gracie Abrams, and Tate McRae. 

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Mercer's lyrical storytelling delves deep into this relatable experience, unraveling the bittersweet emotions that accompany it. She currently is a student at The Clive Davis Institute in NYC but has also recently concluded her first-ever North America tour supporting UK rising star Dylan. With eyes set on her forthcoming EP, Mercer is slated to join both Will Linley and Morgan St. Jean on their respective US tours this summer, as well as with NERIAH later this year.

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HEARTSTOP - banks arcade

IYL: alt., Pridelands, Windwaker

HEAVY METAL BOYBAND 🩸

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Like I Love You - Ryley Tate Wilson

IYL: Gina Miles, Kala Banham, Kate Cosentino

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12 Notes - Alec Benjamin

IYL: Anson Seabra, Sasha Alex Sloan, Cavetown

Having come a long way from the days of promoting his music in parking lots of concert venues, singer-songwriter Alec Benjamin ended 2021 by playing to sold-out crowds across North America. With him, Alec brought on the road an already impressive resumé having reached 4B+ global streams, 10M+ social media followers across his platforms, 70M+ in playlist reach, and 1B+ YouTube views on his channel. Following successes such as “Let Me Down Slowly” (Double-Platinum), “Water Fountain” (Platinum), and “Oh My God” (Gold), the self-made storyteller looks to continue to prove himself as, what TIME calls “a pop storyteller for the next generation.” More recently, Alec released his sophomore album (Un)Commentary in April 2022. With new tracks such as “The Way You Felt,” “Older,” “Shadow Of Mine,” and “Speakers” which have combined for over 100 million streams, Alec delivered powerful performances of each song on The Late Late Show with James Corden, The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and The Ellen DeGeneres Show respectively. Alec looks to continue his retrospective run of new music into 2022 and show his fans and the world, why PAPER Magazine hailed him as “a storyteller who's mastered the art of turning everyday heartbreak into compelling pop songs."

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Lonestar - Dreamer Boy

IYL: Huron John, LAUNDRY DAY, Victor Internet

Dreamer Boy, born Zachary Arthur Taylor, is a genre-bending artist fusing Americana, R&B and indie-rock to paint a warm picture all his own. Hailing from Waco, Texas and then later spending time living in Nashville, Tennessee (where the Dreamer Boy project began.) Taylor brings a southern twang and country songwriting sensibilities to the pop world together with his band The Lone Stars, a 6 piece band that formed in Los Angeles.

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The Way It Goes - Ella Galvin

IYL: PANDANAP, Blake Mongno, Tema Siegel

Originally from Boston, MA, Ella Galvin is a New York City based Pop/Soul Artist who has made her way through a couple of Rock, Pop, Soul & Jazz fusion bands. She sang in two funk/rock Boston-based bands before officially moving to NYC to start her own career. Since moving to Manhattan, Ella has been singing both acoustic sets with guitar/piano, as well as more full sounding, 4-piece band with drums, bass, guitar, keys and even vibraphone. Many of these shows have taken place at some of New York’s iconic music venues such as Rockwood Music Hall, The Bowery Electric, Chelsea Music Hall and Heaven Can Wait. She takes inspiration from Amy Winehouse, Stevie Wonder, Remi Wolf, Lake Street Dive & Lizzy McAlpine. Ella continues to perform around the city as she constantly works to develop and solidify her sound, as well as identity as a musical artist.

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Dumb Blonde - rlyblonde

IYL: Matty Marz, Peach Fuzz, Eva Rose

After years of being the go-to creative director, photographer, and videographer for NYC’s favorite indie music acts, Brooklyn-based multidisciplinary artist “rlyblonde” finally took center stage in 2023 with her musical debut, “Fantasy.” Building on years of self-portraiture exploring themes of identity, heartbreak, and classic feminine tropes, rlyblonde’s musical catalog is punchy and wholly authentic–complete with a fully self-produced & self-directed visual world to accompany. Sonically, rlyblonde keeps listeners on their feet by genre-bending between edgy alt-rock and tender indie-pop, all while maintaining her signature sense of humor.

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Can We Please Have Fun - Kings Of Leon

IYL: The Killers, Kaiser Chiefs, The Kooks

Since their debut in 2003, Kings of Leon (Caleb (guitar/vocals), Nathan (drums), Jared (bass) and Matthew Followill (guitar)) has released eight albums (Youth & Young Manhood (2003), Aha Shake Heartbreak (2004), Because of the Times (2007), Only by the Night (2008), Come Around Sundown (2010), Mechanical Bull (2013), WALLS (2016), When You See Yourself (2021) sold over 20 million albums and nearly 40 million singles worldwide. The multi-platinum selling band has had five singles on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, all seven of their studio albums on Billboard’s Top 200 list and two singles that reached #1 on Modern Rock radio. With the release of WALLS, the band garnered their first-ever number one album debut on the Billboard Top 200. In addition, they have had eight Grammy Nominations, three Grammy Award wins, three NME Awards, two Brit Awards, and one Juno Award. They have toured all over the world, playing at top venues and headlining major festivals such as Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits, and Glastonbury.