Fast-growing American artist emie nathan has released a new single in the form of ‘better’. It’s an effortlessly melodic piece of alt-pop that places her voice against distant, reverb-heavy beats. A sense of nostalgic warmth and restrained nostalgia is juxtaposed by an airy, almost dark vibe that persists throughout the track. “I feel like we have all experienced varying degrees of sexism in the workplace regardless of what business it is,” she explains. “But I have to say while I am lucky enough to be surrounded by an excellent, progressive and conscious team, I’ve seen loads working in music. ‘better’ was inspired some of the experiences I’ve had being either ignored or told what to write.” emie nathan’s debut EP, white light, was released last year and will be followed by deep down later this year. -Dan Peeke.