Alessia Cara
A really good up-and-coming pop artist I discovered this summer is Alessia Cara. Her music has both quality production and great vocals/songwriting. The topics she chooses for her lyrics are relatable, and the sounds are eclectic, combining inspiration from multiple genres (hip-hop, indie rock).
Overall, the songs are extremely catchy. It’s hard to pick a favorite off her new EP because they’re all so good!
I also admire the fact that she created whimsical, homemade videos for all her new songs on YouTube. The videos really put a spotlight on the singer/songwriter style of her music.
Alessia Cara is Canadian, and has already released her debut EP at 19. She is also expected to release a full-length album later this year. I definitely recommend checking out her music!
Below: Watch “Here”, the anthem for introverts and miserable party-goers, and “Outlaws”, an upbeat song of the same caliber.