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Rising Stars Roundup: Dukes Of Roots, leyla, and More

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This week, we discovered some great acts from all over the globe and rounded up some of our favorite releases. The eclectic roundup list features Dukes Of Roots, leyla, South North Southwest, The Divine Saint of Love, Trip the Monkey, and WUHA.

Dukes Of Roots – Feel the Love

leyla – losing my mind

South North Southwest – CREAM

The Divine Saint of Love – A$$ Out

Trip the Monkey – Rex

WUHA – Caroline (feat. Mark Voc)

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EMEREE’s Cinematic Pivot in ‘Eyesore’ from Pop Star to Pop Assassin

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EMEREE doesn’t just make music—she curates moments. Her latest single “Eyesore” is a cinematic, sarcastic scorcher that sets a new tone for the rising Australian powerhouse. From the candy-coated production to the horror-tinged DIY music video, EMEREE is creating her own genre: camp pop noir.

The single is a masterclass in balancing artistry with attitude. Co-created with Christian Tjandrawinata, “Eyesore” proves EMEREE isn’t here to play safe. She plays sharp, with razor-lined harmonies and lyricism that stabs with a smile. It’s not just catchy—it’s calculated. The beat bounces, the vocals glide, but it’s the burn in the lines that lingers.

Visually, EMEREE doubles down. The music video is a bloody wink to 80s slasher films, with a narrative as satirical as it is symbolic. She doesn’t just kill her ex on screen—she kills the whole trope. Pop stars often tell stories of heartbreak. EMEREE turns it into performance art.

EMEREE says, “Eyesore” is the anthem for anyone who’s ever dated someone who treated them horribly and just wasn’t hot enough to get away with it.”

EMEREE is making noise for all the right reasons—and with creative backing from CAA and sessions alongside Nile Rodgers and Invisible Men, she’s not just rising. She’s plotting her pop empire. “Eyesore” is both a warning shot and a love letter to anyone who’s ever made revenge their aesthetic.

It’s the start of something bold—and we’re already obsessed.

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