October struck a chord with bold releases and even bolder voices. ONErpm showcased artists redefining their sound, layering emotion, and proving there’s power in every note ⚡️

Daya unfolded a new chapter with Til Every Petal Drops, an album that blossoms with honesty and hard-earned growth. Austin Giorgio got us into the mood with Chronicles of the Darkest Hour (Confessions), a cinematic ride through love, emotion and late nights. Noname brought calm and clarity with “Hundred Acres,” a soulful breath of fresh air, while Verzache kept things real with Hypocrite, fusing introspection with hazy pop warmth.

October traded summer’s spark for depth and reflection—proving that as the days get darker, the music only glows brighter.

 

Highlights

 

Daya

Meet Til Every Petal Drops, the album that proves Daya’s pop power is only getting sharper. Daya, who’s found multiplatinum success with The Chainsmokers and Illenium turns heartbreak into hooks and self-discovery into anthems. It’s glossy, grounded, and completely addictive. Vulnerable never sounded this confident.

 

 

 

 

Austin Giorgio

Turn down the lights and queue Chronicles of the Darkest Hour (Confessions). Austin Giorgio is back and blends smoky sophistication with sleek pop production, creating a sound that’s both timeless and daring. Think dark-romance Book Tok come to life: obsession, allure, and the kind of tension that keeps you coming back for more.

 

 

 

 

 

Noname

“Hundred Acres” is Noname’s latest masterclass in lyrical confidence. Noname, whose emotionally vulnerable lyrics are both steeped in history and exhibit a pressing urgency, shows the influence of Earl Sweatshirt, A Tribe Called Quest, and Lauryn Hill. She’s in full command of her groove with layers of depth and jazz. It’s storytelling that demands a replay…and then another one.

 

 

 

 

 

Verzache

Verzache is removing all masks on Hypocrite. Step into the spotlight with us on his most vulnerable work yet: confessional, magnetic, and effortlessly cool. Verzache layers in shades of Yot Club and Rex Orange County to build a sound that’s both raw and refined. It’s a late-night listen that lingers long after the volume fades. Don’t miss out and start listening now…

 

 

 

 

 

More Great Releases

 

Henry Morris

Late Bloomer, Early Death
EP
Indie Pop

 

 

 

 

 

Kinneret

Field Guide
Album
Indie

 

 

 

 

 

Beats Antique

Metamorphosis
Album
Worldbeat

 

 

 

 

 

F.P.J.

The Introduction
Album
Southern Soul

 

 

 

 

 

Joshua Quimby

Quimby Does Hank
EP
Country

 

 

 

 

 

The Lagoons

The Lagoons
Album
Indie

 

 

 

 

 

Ezra Bell

Chin Chin
Album
Americana

 

 

 

 

 

 

Read all about more new releases this month from ONErpm Nigeria! 

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