Despite the pandemic, there are dozens of exciting new
music acts coming up, from
British rappers Pa Salieu and Millionz to offbeat pop by Annika Rose and Benee
Bartees Strange, who combined a full-time
Job (which he only recently quit) with a stream of releases, is hard to pin down. The Ipswich-born,
Washington DC-based artist has put out fizzy powerpop, lo-fi synth ballads, house-y electronica and an EP of National covers. What links them is songwriting quality and Strange’s rich voice. His forthcoming album, Live Forever, should be an eclectic treat. AP