Welcome back to our bi-weekly Artists to Watch Roundup series! Today we’ve got a diverse grouping of recent releases and hot artists for you to check out – including a massive remix package, an award-winning singer-songwriter, a dual-identity techno master, and so much more. Let’s get into it!
Julia Jade
Releasing today, Julia Jade breathes new life into her single “extra(ordinary)” with a remix package that explores love in its many forms.
Inspired by the final line of the hit sitcom The Office – “there’s a lot of beauty in ordinary things. Isn’t that kind of the point?” – the song celebrates the quiet magic of long-term relationships, where even traffic jams or tax forms feel extraordinary with the right person. Wanting to expand that idea, Jade invited multiple producers to reinterpret the track, each remix embodying a unique mood and personality. “Everybody’s relationships look different than each other and there isn’t just one way to love someone,” she says, hoping the project allows listeners to connect with the song in diverse ways.
Known for her witty, heartfelt storytelling and indie-pop style, the Berklee graduate continues to captivate audiences – reminding us that love, in all its forms, is never truly ordinary.
Pretty Little Saturday
Pretty Little Saturday, the musical project of Asheville-based artist Kristi Knupp, is back with her striking new single “Tangerine.”
The track dives into themes of vulnerability, isolation, and the longing for connection, pairing luminous vocals with vivid lyricism and a polished indie-pop sound. Produced with Patrick Doyle (known for work with Jennifer Lopez) and Phillip Shaw Bova (whose credits include Lake Street Dive, Father John Misty, and Feist), the song balances raw emotion with textured, hopeful energy, marking an exciting new chapter in Knupp’s evolving artistry.
Before stepping into the spotlight, Knupp spent years behind the camera as a live music photographer in Los Angeles. That perspective now informs her own storytelling, which shines across her debut album “Long Overdue”. Blending lush electronic elements with indie-pop melodies, the record charts her transition from observer to creator. With “Tangerine,” Pretty Little Saturday cements her place as a bold new voice, capturing the beauty in unraveling and the resilience in starting anew.
Siren Section
Siren Section, the Los Angeles–based duo of James Cumberland and John Dowling, have just launched “Medicine” – the second single from their upcoming album “Separation Team”, a project three years in the making.
Known for blending shoegaze, electronic, and experimental rock into what they call glitchgaze, the band creates textured, immersive soundscapes that remain melodic and accessible. “Medicine” continues to showcase the duo’s knack for exploring existential sadness through a psychedelic lens, weaving layers of guitars, synths, and electronic beats into a world that feels both disorienting and strangely familiar. Accompanied by glitch-driven visuals and surreal design, Siren Section’s work engages both ears and eyes, deepening the listener’s experience.
This new release marks another step toward “Separation Team”, the band’s ambitious concept album set for release later this year. After two decades of collaboration, Siren Section is hitting their stride with a sound both visionary and essential.
Cathleen Ireland
Acclaimed singer, songwriter, and producer Cathleen Ireland recently released her latest single “In The City”.
Known for blending heartfelt storytelling with groove-driven, contemporary production, Ireland once again delivers a track that is as emotionally resonant as it is sonically compelling. Produced in collaboration with multi-platinum producer Ryan M. Tedder (known for his work with artists like Ariana Grande, Jennifer Lopez, and Meghan Trainor), “In The City” pairs polished, radio-ready hooks with Ireland’s soulful vocals and evocative lyricism. The result is a boundary-pushing pop track that feels both fresh and deeply personal.
Ireland’s career is decorated with accolades, from Global Music Awards and International Acoustic Music Awards to honors in the USA and UK Songwriting Competitions. Her music videos have screened at over 70 film festivals worldwide, winning 22 awards. With “In The City,” the Pittsburgh-based artist reaffirms her reputation as a fearless, genre-defying voice with global reach.
Conrad Taylor
Lastly, we’ve got an artist with a truly one-of-a-kind story that we’d like to highlight.
German-American producer and DJ Conrad Taylor is carving a unique path in the world of techno, blending personal history with pulsating soundscapes. Born in both Detroit and Berlin’s cultural legacies, Conrad grew up in New York both Jewish and German, a duality that shaped his identity and, ultimately, his music. Once bullied for his heritage, he now channels that complexity into tracks that merge American energy with German precision, finding both reconciliation and celebration on the dance floor.
A classically trained pianist turned electronic artist, Conrad has already amassed over 6M streams since his 2022 debut, with support from Gorgon City, BBC Radio One, and major Spotify playlists. His performances span sold-out pop-ups in Times Square to festival stages alongside Martin Garrix and Armin van Buuren. His newest, “Mein Schatz”, is out today. A collaboration with Italian vocalist Alessia Labate, it’s a bilingual, high-voltage track that embodies Conrad’s ethos: creating dance floors where identity, freedom, and connection thrive.
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