Jett Blyton is going to be the next pop icon. This eighteen-year-old from Canberra, Australia, combines y2k pop and hyperpop with catchy hooks and striking lyrics. His songs capture the queer experience and the joys of being young. For those who want to get into Blyton’s music, “Speed Dial” is a great place to start. It’s his most popular song, and rightfully so. The song is bold, fun, and it’s got a great beat. Most recently, Blyton released a music video for his song “Landmine,” created entirely by students at the National Institute of Dramatic Arts.

Juno Lev is an independent singer-songwriter based in Glasgow. She writes heartfelt music, excellent hooks, and tear-jerking lyrics. For fans of Mitski, Conan Gray, Cavetown, and Gigi Perez, Juno Lev is a great new option. Recently, she released “Licorice,” an exceptional song about change and loving the world. The song showcases the beauty of their lyrics as well as her incredible range and vocal abilities, making it perfect for new listeners to jump into her discography. 

Danish teen rock trio Ashes of Billy bring a new, young energy to the alt-rock scene. Despite their youth, the band has already cemented themselves as someone to watch with their memorable riffs, high tempo, and exceptional classic rock voices. The guitarist and drummer, Daniel Aabenhus Hermann and Johan Borgaa, first met in a music store in Sweden, and were joined by bassist Anton Stampe a few years later. The band played their first show in 2022 and has since opened for several popular Northern European rock bands like Siamese and Psyched Up Janis, solidifying their place in the Danish music scene.

Filipino, indie, R&B, and pop singer Aeden Alvarez has many skills: knitting, crocheting, tarot reading, embroidery, photography, and, of course, singing. Alvarez wrote his first song at five years old and has since amassed hundreds of thousands of views on YouTube with both covers and original songs. Alvarez says that his songs are not only a coping mechanism but a reminder of the beauty of everyone and everything. He specializes in soft, acoustic love songs like “Fall Song” and ”brace”.

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Bunkhouse is an indie folk rock band based out of Santa Clara, where band members Roland Breise and Cole Prendeville first met in 2023. A graduate of La Jolla Country Day, Roland started playing music in fifth grade and producing his own in seventh. This summer, Bunkhouse released their debut album, Every Passing Moment, and they’re currently working on another set to be released later this year.