Can we all take a minute to admire the talent of METTE? Since she was introduced to the world as a dancer in the music video for “Lemon” by N.E.R.D. and Rihanna, the multidisciplinary artist is establishing herself as a solo artist, one hit at a time.

Appreciating METTE requires patience, though; since her debut track “Petrified” in 2021 —and what a debut it was— Mette Towley has only released three tracks. But each of them is meticulously refined down to the smallest details, and comes with an equally impeccable video, in which she delivers sharp moves. Today, METTE returned with “Van Gogh,” an ode to the muse(s) that live within each of us. And as expected, this funky bop would not be the same without its impressive video, directed by Camille Summers-Valli.

Now, mark my words: METTE is your next favourite global superstar.

Like every June, our team hold a very serious – not so serious – committee meeting and pick their favourite tracks of the first semester. That way, you can go on holidays with a cool soundtrack. No need to thank us. You can find these 20 entries in alphabetical order below as well as in our Spotify and Apple Music playlists, which also contain some other great contenders that were released over the last six months.

Anika – “Change”
Bobbie Lovesong – “Organic Orange”
Burial – “Space Cadet”
Cabiria – “Abrigo de Sol”
Cassandra Jenkins – “Hard Drive”
Dawn Richard – “Boomerang”
Erika de Casier – “Polite”
Japanese Breakfast – “Be Sweet”
Jordana + Magdalena Bay – “Push Me Away”
Katy Kirby – “Portals”
Kero Kero Bonito – “Well Rested”
L’Rain – “Two Face”
Mette – “Petrified”
Mia Porter – “Pivot”
Mr Twin Sister – “Expressions”
Nana Yamato – “Do You Wanna”
Rachika Nayar – “The Trembling of Glass”
Slayyyter – “Clouds”
Theodora – “For One Heart”
Tirzah – “Tectonic”