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Can we steal aux for a sec? Bc brisk autumn walks, hoco GRWMs and evenings curled up by the fire call for the perfect queue. Read on to check out our top recs for the best artists to bop to this autumn. 

Joyce Cisse (aka Flowerovlove)

Photo by Finn Waring

Age: 19

Listen if you love: Sabrina Carpenter and penning love poems in your diary

Vibe check: Indie pop darling (and Gucci model) Flowerovlove has yet to announce a full album, so for now we’ll just have to be content replaying all her sugary sweet singles celebrating self-acceptance. Her boppy pop sound, created in her south London bedroom, is filled with mellow melodies as nostalgic as they are modern—but what would you expect from someone who counts “the elderly” as one of
her fashion influences.

Top track: “Breaking News”

Hello Sister

Photo by Jeannie Albers

Age: 16-18

Listen if you love: Olivia Rodrigo and “borrowing” your sis’s clothes

Vibe check: Keep the pop punk-y vibes going strong even after the GUTS Tour ends. Say hello to this Florida-based trio (and yes, IRL sisters). Their upbeat and unapologetic anthems could get you out of bed even on a blah day—and should secure them a spot on any well-curated “Girls Rock” playlist.

Top track: "Empty Motive"

Avery Anna

Photo by Adam Budd

Age: 20

Listen if you love: Kacey Musgraves and road trips with the windows down

Vibe check: Her lyrically driven, piano-forward debut album Breakup Over Breakfast makes it clear that Avery can ace
a bridge and annihilate an ex in the same breath. The combo of her warm, clear voice and clever songwriting feels like it’s pulled straight from the streets of Nashville.

Top track: "Blonde"

Henry Moodie

Age: 20

Listen if you love: Harry Styles and rewatching the One Direction doc

Vibe check: Hailing from outside London, Henry is all about pouring raw emotion into his lyrics. His confessional style of maximalist pop almost makes it feel like he’s sitting across from you with his guitar, singing *just* to you. And, let’s be honest, that adorable British accent def helps.

Top track: "Beat Up Car"

Elle Darlington

Age: 20

Listen if you love: Mariah Carey and filming singing challenge TikToks

Vibe check: Elle Darlington is a name that’s likely graced your FYP once or twice or a thousand times. With vocals that are vocal-ing, relatable songwriting + throwback Y2K production, go ahead and hit repeat.

Top track: "Feel It All"

Infinity Song

@infinitysong

Age: 20-27

Listen if you love: boygenius and your coveted vinyl collection

Vibe check: Is it weird to love a song that’s all about hating? When it's sung in angelic harmony by the Boyd siblings, maybe not. The group’s blend of nostalgic ’70s sound with layered ’90s R&B vocals shines through in their iconic “Hater’s Anthem” (which
lyrically is like if Taylor Swift’s “Mean” was from the other POV).

Top track: "Metamorphosis"

The Linda Lindas

Photo by Jessie Cowan 

Age: 14-20

Listen if you love: Paramore and styling your combat boots with every single outfit

Vibe check: This half Asian/half Latinx teen quartet (two sisters, a cousin and their close friend) sings about everything from surviving
middle school to fighting injustice in the world. Fresh off their summer tour with Green Day (!!!), their new album No Obligation (which just dropped Oct. 11) promises more riot grrrl-inspired power pop and punk. Angst mode, activated.

Top track: "All in My Head"

Pressley

Age: 17

Listen if you love: Tate McRae and impromptu dance parties

Vibe check: For when you're missing the groove of summer jams: Actress/influencer/dancer/model Pressley’s new singles are practically a sonic beach vacay. Stay tuned for her first EP in early 2025— and thank the pop gods there’s more where those thumping bass lines, catchy lyrics and sparkly synths came from.

Top track: "Wrong Right"

Benson Boone

Photo by Jonathan Weiner

Age: 22

Listen if you love: Noah Kahan and sparklers on a chilly night

Vibe check: You’ll recognize his breakout power ballad “Beautiful Things” when you listen to his newest album Fireworks & Rollerblades—aptly named, since he’s been known to perform in skates on at least one occasion. Dramatic piano, gorgeous vocals and heartfelt lyrics make it the best bonfire soundtrack.

Top track: "Be Someone"

Kayla DiVenere

Photo by Lili Skyler 

Age: 20

Listen if you love: Chappell Roan and streaming old-school rom-coms

Vibe check: Singer/songwriter Kayla DiVenere is a classically cool (her feed is filled with her amaze ’80s aesthetic), confident queen (our fave lyric: “I kind of want to date myself”). Her alt-inspired, feel-good yet introspective tracks make it impossible not to bop along to the beat (aaand hardcore daydream about your current crush).

Top track: "Small Talk"

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Slider image: @hellosistermusic
Formatted for web by Lauren Levesque.

by Madelon Basil | 10/29/2024