Enfnts Terribles

1. Peggy Gou — (It Goes Like) Nanana

There are very few artists whose music brings personifies a summer vibe as South Korean DJ and record producer Peggy Gou’s music. The immensely popular DJ has incorporated her own flair into her sound, and with “(It Goes Like) Nanana”, she has another delicious tune ready that brings out the wildest dance moves in you. Peggy Gou has become synonymous with good vibes for a reason.

2. hemlocke springs — heavun

The 24-year-old hemlocke springs remains her frivolous self on “Heavun”. With its foul synth melodies, the song embraces you from the start, and the American singer’s cool attitude in the vocal lines make you believe she’s long been among the world’s greats. There is so much spunk and character in this single, which we heard in previous singles, that we couldn’t imagine her not having a great career ahead of her. Despite the nostalgic production, this is precisely what music in 2023 is all about. Hemlocke springs opens the gates of heaven on “heavun.”

3. BBYBITES — Jeans

BBYBITES shows what she’s made of on the atmospheric and colorful “Jeans”, which gets the summer going. Thanks to a sexy twist à la Prince—with incredibly swinging melodies—the Danish star talks about the romantic moment when your lover suddenly slips his hand into the back pocket of your jeans. The dance floor gained a magnet with “Jeans”.

4. Doja Cat — Attention

Doja Cat is among the biggest pop culture icons of the moment, thanks to her legendary fashion statements and music. With her comeback single, “Attention”, the American superstar draws all eyes back on herself, managing to surprise us once again. The pop productions with a hip-hop edge are now exchanged for a slightly psychedelic, dreamy rock insert where she flawlessly alternates between vocals and rap. An unexpected sound yet one that immediately captivated us.

5. Leigh-Anne — Don’t Say Love

English singer Leigh-Anne was part of the British girl band Little Mix for many years but is now using the group’s break to get her solo project rolling. On “Don’t Say Love”, she shows what a ravishing artist she is on her own, and with a UK Garage-inspired production, she immediately brings the right energy to impress. We can’t help but love Leigh-Anne.

6. Luka — When You’re Drunk

After Belgian singer Luka released her debut EP and scored a hit with Andromedik, she released her first single of the year with “When You’re Drunk.” For the single, she went with an uptempo production, which has something akin to drum & bass and makes us feel on fire with her husky voice in the exclamations. So clearly she has not missed her return.

7. Astra King — Make Me Cry

When you collaborate with PC Music legend A.G. Cook, you immediately have our attention. New PC Music talent Astra King finally has new music out after two years with “Make Me Cry”, delivering a very soothing electro-pop gem. It is not difficult to dream away while listening to this single because, thanks to the compelling melodies, you quickly become part of Astra King’s story that ends with a typical PC Music twist.

8. Miso Extra — Space Junk

In London, Miso Extra has long been a household name thanks to her skills as a singer, rapper, and producer. That is why she will now release her second EP through the iconic label Transgressive Records. “Space Junk” is a lovely taster for an artist who has a bright future ahead of her with her R&B-tinged hyper-pop.

9. Donna Missal — God Complex

We’ve been following Donna Missal for a while and admired her for her move from rock-pop to electronic music. Her new album Revel also features “God Complex”, where she grabs attention with moody trip-hop beats and instantly gets stuck in your mind thanks to the incredible chorus. The American Donna Missal has reinvented herself as an artist, and her new music is an absolute delight.

10. Kaat Van Stralen — Stop Met Wenen

Quickly put away your tissue box because with “Stop Met Wenen,” the Belgian singer Kaat Van Stralen encourages everyone to leave their tears behind. From the very first verse, she overwhelms us with her engaging presence and strong narrative character, each word settling into our brains. In addition, the menacing guitar line in the background quickly reveals that she is building up to an absolute apotheosis in which she prompts us to stop crying. The more the song progresses, the more aggression and anger translate into her voice.

Picture of Peggy Gou by Jongha Park