Future Picks #013

5 Tracks From 5 Fresh Artists

by Mike Romero

Hello from tmrw.

If you want to know what up-and-coming talent is on our radar, you've come to the right place. We're on the relentless pursuit of new talent and love being the first to find the next big hit. We've got five great tracks that span multiple genres, all from incredibly talented artists from across the globe. Discover your next favorite song below!

Martin Oh – "Neverland"

Pop/Rock

This song got an immediate yes before the first second was over. The EQ notching and instrument separation Martin and his team managed to achieve in this mix is absolutely phenomenal. Everything feels distinct but cohesive, and that clean, chugging guitar is so full. Martin Oh's vocals float over everything with such a casual, everyman tenor. It's instantly relatable. This is a pop/rock masterpiece.

 

Marlhy – "little things"

Rock

This is the title track from Marlhy's 2025 EP, little things. The track not only acts as a solid album opener (beginning with isolated, filtered drums before opening up into a wide, explosive rock instrumental) but it's also a great track in its own right. This is a straight up, 100% certified, Grade-A banger.

Marlhy's background as a drummer shines through on the rhythm section of this track. The drums are raucous and anthemic, acting as a textural motif in their own right. Marlhy is also a solid vocalists, with her satin delivery acting as a beautiful counterpoint to the noise and chaos swirling around her.

 

Empara Mi – "I Can't"

Indie Pop

As a magazine with a strong emphasize on visual aesthetics, this needs to be said: Empara Mi's visuals are DIALED. IN. The art she makes around her music is really striking, and makes for an engaging multi-sensory experience.

Visuals aside, this functions as a relaxing and empassioned ethereal indie pop ballad. It's a haunting exploration of love and loss. "I Can't" captures the aching beauty of grief. This song will be featured on Empara Mi's upcoming album Monsters & Masochists.

 

Reijy– "Si Te Vas"

Latin

Even though we're an English language publication, this song doesn't require an understanding of Spanish to be an earworm. It's got great cultural crossover appeal. A solid, sexy male pop vocal, a driving beat, and solid pop production moments – panned fills, harmonies for emphasis in key moments, drops, filtered vocals, and more. Not a single second of this 3 minute song is wasted. It's hypnotic and feels like a breeze.

 

Chloe Tang – "Inspiration"

R&B

Let it be said: Chloe Tang is a badass. Her brand of soulful R&B successfully tows the line between sex appeal and power. Chloe's vocal control is beyond impressive, with complicated runs executed with intense precision. Her harmonies are delicate and airy, with her main vocals swinging from conversational to brassy and bold at a moment's notice.

Instrumentally, the song has some intense bass, hard hitting kicks, and some excellent hi hat toppers that really make it groove. It feels like an R&B classic – even though it just dropped in January. Chloe Tang is one to watch.