New Music from Aly & AJ, Charlotte Cardin, Avenue Beat, DYLYN, and Amanda Frances

Some weeks there’s too much new music we’re into to stop at just one edition of the New Music Spotlight – so here we are with #2 for this week!

This lineup features alternative and pop music from women who are getting the job done. There are Canadian and American artists. Names you may have known for years, and others that should certainly get your attention now.

Hit play on all five of the songs. Give them a listen. And share the ones you love most with your friends.

Enjoy!

Ready? Let’s go!

Artist: Aly & AJ
Hometown: Torrance, CA
Genre: Alternative
Related: The Veronicas, Selena Gomez, Hilary Duff
Single: Listen!!!
Notes: Aly & AJ have been around, they know what they’re doing, and they’re ready for 2021 with Listen!!!. The track has a U2-esque sound and gives fans harmonies over guitars and drums and more. It’s a full sound, with pop laying down in there somewhere too. Turn this one up – enjoy the new music!

Links: Web / Facebook / Twitter / Instagram / Spotify / Apple

Artist: Charlotte Cardin
Hometown: Montreal, QC
Genre: Pop
Related: Duffy, Florence + the Machine, Arum Rae
Single: Daddy
Notes: Montreal’s Charlotte Cardin is back again – and we’re here for it. The pop singer’s voice is as wonderful as it always is and she continues to be impressive, entertaining and captivating on Daddy. With a drumbeat driving the track and Charlotte’s voice in the spotlight, it’s a winner and we want more in 2021.

Links: Web / Facebook / Twitter / Instagram / Spotify / Apple

Artist: Avenue Beat
Hometown: Quincy, Il
Genre: Pop
Related: Peach, Mothica, Abigail Barlow
Single: WOMAN
Notes: After the viral success of F2020 last year, Avenue Beat is starting 2021 with WOMAN. The trio keeps the pop grooves going with an ode to all of the beautiful things about (loving) a woman. It’s positive. It’s inclusive. It’s a jam and we fully expect to hear more like this from Avenue Beat!

F2020, 5 Quick Questions with Avenue Beat

Links: Web / Facebook / Twitter / Instagram / TikTok / Spotify / Apple

Artist: DYLYN
Hometown: Toronto, ON
Genre: Alternative
Related: LUNA AURA, Bishop Briggs, Allie X
Single: Make It Naked
Notes: Make It Naked is a little gritty, rough, tough, rocking, raw and makes us want to move. DYLYN will get your head nodding, your feet tapping with the beat, and already has us ready for a live show with loud guitars, sweat, and friends. More. Please. Soon.

Links: Facebook / Twitter / Instagram / Spotify / Apple

Artist: Amanda Frances
Hometown: Toronto, ON
Genre: Pop
Related: Lennon Stella, JESSIA, DYLN
Single: lalalonely
Notes: Amanda Frances makes her next move with lalalonely, and she’s making it clear that she’s sick of your shit. Frances gets to the heart of the matter on this one – working through the feelings of love me or leave me alone, and leaning to the latter. With a beat in the back, her strong vocals smoothly on top, and the lyrics in the drivers’ seat. Amanda Frances has started 2021 on the right foot with this one.

Links: Web / Facebook / Twitter / Instagram / Spotify / Apple

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