ROUGH ONLINE BEST MUSIC OF THE WEEK #7

ROUGH ONLINE in association with Liberty Music PR presents the top tunes of the week by the following artist... Roman The Cartoon (Roman EP), Youthxx (New Frontier) Cally Rhodes ( Like I used To ), Myylo (Jonesing) Somebody's Child (Toes).

Roman The Cartoon is a multi-faceted Hip Hop artist whose musical journey embodies experimentation. Following the success of his previous EP ‘Cruella De Vil’, Roman The Cartoon cements himself as a serious songwriter and musician with ‘Roman’. Full of psychedelic cloud rap, Roman The Cartoon blends sounds sourced from all around the world and includes rapping, singing, as well as the occasional scream. The lead single ‘Holy Moment’ has a heavy beat reminicent of D12’s early days, complimented by Roman’s unpredictabilty. The track is the perfect introduction into Roman’s sound and his incredible songwriting ability. The EP is diverse and a breath of fresh air, helping remove those winter blues.

Youthxx is the solo project of songwriter and producer Steven Mudd. Following the success of his debut single ‘Fire’, Youthxx looks to cement himself as a musician with the unveiling of his newest release ‘New Frontier’. The single achieves anthemic territory with an inspiring, unforgettable vocal and sharp contemporary production that mixes synthetic and organic sounds with finesse. The track is somewhat of an anthem for his generation, a personal rally cry to wake up, get up and change something about the world. ‘New Frontier’ is passionate, raw and honest. It pushes boundaries and proves to be one of his most powerful releases to date.

Cally Rhodes pens honest, melodic and memorable pop songs about survival, love, and heartbreak. Her latest release ‘Like I Used To’ flickers between between pop, R&B and dance universes. The song addresses moving on from a past love, and effortlessly showcases a deep emotional depth atop an on-point contemporary production which perfectly compliments her true stunning style. Highly relatable and honest, ‘Like I Used To’ includes incredible lyrics and an upbeat production, creating a highly unique track that puts Cally in a category that demands to be heard.

Nashville-based, LGBTQ pop writer / performer Myylo looks to cement himself as a consistently genuine artist with his latest offering ‘Jonesing’. The track mixes indiosyncratic lyricism, janky classical guitar, and shimering harmonies to create something truly unique. Written about the hardships of long-distance dating and the unfortunate acceptance that the relationship won’t work out, ‘Jonesing’ juxtaposes mature lyricism with a playful and whimsical tone, exploring what it’s like to “want a boy who’s just too damn far away”. With fine-tuned indie pop production, Myylo’s latest release gives him a head-turning sound that suggests 2019 will be a huge year.

Introducing Somebody’s Child, a rising young Irish male singer-songwriter who has been making serious waves in the Irish music scene. Following the success of his debut single ‘Make You Alright’, Somebody’s Child unveils his new release ‘Toes’. The track experiments with, and explores the different styles and elements of indie pop music. Both lyrically and melodically driven, ‘Toes’ is a beautifully-arranged track that highlights Somebody’s Child’s talent for crafting songs that feel both intimate and vast, set against a blissful atmospheric soundscape. Deeply poignant, ‘Toes’ capitalises on his ability to engage smart songwriting with unexpected genres, taking cues from the likes of Tom Walker and James Bay.