Sarah Doherty, Editor

Have you ever been listening to music and felt like you were tired of the same songs? Everyone’s been there, but finding new music can often feel tedious and sometimes frustrating. To help with the struggles, I am going to introduce you to four small artists who will cure your music slump! 

Annabelle Dinda

Annabelle is a very talented artist with a wide catalog. You may know her from her viral song, “The Hand,” however she has a lot to offer throughout her discography. She falls in the alternative genre, focusing on deep, complicated lyricism that feels inspiring. For example, in her song “Nuclear Fission,” she says, “Am I meant to believe them when they say time is good; time is water rotting wood.” She is a cross between Lizzy McAlpine’s lyrics and Noah Kahan’s melodies. Her creativity and passion shines through everything she writes. 

Five songs to introduce yourself to Annabelle Dinda!

1. Sacred 
2. Restatement of Romance 
3. Eliana
4. Want Want Want 
5. Love Lines 

Audrey Hobert 

Audrey Hobert is a national treasure. She is known for her song, “Sue Me” and for her friendship with Gracie Abrams. Audrey’s take on pop music is incredibly refreshing and relatable. Audrey is a very new artist, with only her debut album “Who’s the Clown” available on streaming. Although she doesn’t have a large quantity of songs, the quality of the 12 songs she has released is incredible. 

Five songs to introduce yourself to Audrey Hobert!

1. Drive 
2. Bowling Alley
3. Phoebe
4. Sex and the City
5. Shooting Star  

Olivia Dean 

I was unsure if I wanted to put Olivia Dean on this list because she might be a bit too big to be considered a small artist, but her music is entirely beautiful and deserving of recognition. She falls under the pop genre, but her music isn’t hard hitting or made solely to be a hit. Her music comes from her heart and it’s laced with pure passion. She is known mostly for her song, “Man I Need.” She feels like a romantic Friday night with someone you can’t stop thinking about. 

Five songs to introduce yourself to Olivia Dean!

1. Nice To Each Other 
2. So Easy (To Fall In Love) 
3. A Couple Minutes 
4. Loud
5. Close Up

Nothing But Thieves 

Nothing But Thieves are an English rock band who deserve loads more credit. They transfer their sound between heavy metal such as “Ce n’est Rien” and soft, vulnerable sounds such as “Before We Drift Away.” They have a complex sound fitted for a variety of listeners. 

Five songs to introduce yourself to Nothing But Thieves! 

1. If I Get High 
2. Phobia 
3. Before We Drift Away
4. Live Like Animals 
5. Hell, Yeah