Phoebe Ryan - New Music Spotlight

Today we're shining our music spotlight on singer-songwriter Phoebe Ryan. Whilst our last spotlight featured the kawaii metal band, BABYMETAL, we're heading back to the lands of electro-pop for this latest edition. Full name, Phoebe Holiday Ryan (practically screams star, doesn't it?) is a green-haired vocalist from New Jersey whose sultry, enchanting voice attracted attention in 2015, upon the release of her debut EP, Mine.

You need only listen to some of her luscious pop music to see why she's appealing; from the understated electro beats to breathy vocal delivery, this gal's infectious. Co-penning all tracks from her EP helped secure the attention of some famous celebs - T-Swizzle included - who praised its perfect construction and sound. Her sound is immaculately curated and ties together well as a package, 'Mine' and 'Dead' being the most notable examples.

Seeing as it's looking fairly likely Ryan will be releasing her debut album sometime this year - if the barrage of new tracks is anything to go by - it seems only fitting that she be this week's spotlight. But how does her new material differ and what type of sound is she going for in this hectic year? An impressionable one, that's for sure. First 2016 track, 'Chronic', is as heavy and resilient as you'd expect, a particular ear-catching gem that is effortlessly addictive and memorable, showcasing Ryan's vocal range as she flutters her way through another solid winner.

'Boyz n Poizn', her next offering, is pretty much self-explanatory and this one sounds surprisingly Lana Del Rey-esque, with Ryan detailing her escapades when it comes to partners and alcohol - but with a hazy and solemn sound. Every bit as dreamy as destructive, Ryan makes sure to mention that she "enjoys 'em/ destroys 'em", until she gets what she wants, while showing the vulnerable side to her songwriting in self-reflection.

Her most recent and relatively new release is the collaborative 'Dollar Bill', with Kid Ink, and the two sound better together than you'd probably think. The upbeat electro-pop is offset with Ink's rapping and makes for a more urban outing than anything Ryan has previously embarked on. 2016 Ryan music seems to focus on the vibrant - displaying a colourful sound that matches her equally striking hair colour, and it's a growth that really suits her aesthetic as well as her acoustic.

What Ryan has lined up to release next is a bit of a mystery, but safe to say that we're buzzing. If her present releases are anything to go by, it's set to be a big hit - and could secure even more attention for the singer and her music. You have to give the 25yr old props for smashing onto the music scene in a big way, and for having an intriguing element to her music that makes you just want to keep listening, earning her this week's first new music slot. We're anticipating big things.