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Betty Bass – “Shame On You”

Born in Vejla, this Danish singer and songwriter grew up in a multi-cultural household, strongly influenced by her African roots. Despite not feeling confident in her abilities as a child, her music teacher encouraged her to pursue her dreams. Now based in Copenhagen, she’s played various festivals such as Roskilde, Smukfest and Heartland and opened for Danish pop artist Soleima. Inspired by Lauryn Hill, Aretha Franklin and Solange, she debuted with “The Sweet Role” in 2019.

Choosing to embrace holding a grudge and refusing to forgive a partner who treated her badly, her new single tells the tale of a heartbroken victim looking for revenge. Wrapping the raw, passionate lyrics in a vibrancy-filled R&B-pop melody, this sassy song is a fierce, empowering tune. Driven by a punchy rhythm, it’s the balmy synths and smooth, yet crisp electric guitar that forge a vivid soundscape. And with her brazen vocals, this emotive groove is brimming with attitude.

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Liv Dawson – “Electrify”

Born in Shepperton and raised in West-London, this British singer and songwriter grew up in a music-loving household. With an organic penchant for music, she’s completely self-taught. She wrote her first song aged 13 and by 14 she was performing in pubs and clubs. Since then she’s evolved to playing festivals such as Latitude and The Great Escape and opened for Tom Walker and Jessie Ware. Inspired by Lauryn Hill, Beyoncé and Amy Winehouse, she debuted with “Tapestry” in 2016.

Singing about igniting the spark of a new relationship, her new single celebrates coming out of a dark emotional place in order to find a bright and vibrant version of yourself. Accompanied by a high-energy, funkalicious dance-pop vibe, the song is running on a dynamic sonic voltage. With a pulsating bassline, snappy drums and sparkling synths filling every crevice of the melody, it’s the R&B-tinted warmth of her vocal optimism that gives this fast-paced groove its floor-filling vitality.

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Toast Club – “Mean Girl”

Based in London and formed in 2014, this British duo consists of Tommy Villiers and Chuck Smythe. Since their start they’ve honed their sound by performing on the grassroots live circuit at venues such as The George Tavern in London and Hyde Park Book Club in Leeds. They’ve recently made their festival debut at The Great Escape in Brighton and are due to play Wales’ Gottwood Festival in June. Inspired by Steely Dan, Casiopea and Pat Metheny, they released their debut “Skate In” in 2024.

Narrating the story of someone who’s navigating the dating scene in a big city, their new single follows a wild night out with a high-energy girl. Deeply dipped in nostalgic yacht-rock hues mixed with a jazz-pop flair, the song gives a contemporary twist to the warm sounds of the 70s and 80s. With vintage-sounding synths, jazzy guitars and a soaring sax solo forging a sun-drenched melody, it’s the slick harmonies and smooth vocals that make this funky groove sound like sanguine silk.

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Momo Boyd – “Big Country”

Born in Detroit, this singer and songwriter began performing with her musical family at the age of 5. Also proficient on guitar and bass, music truly is in her blood. She started her career busking in New York as a member of Infinity Song, a soft-rock and soul band she formed with her siblings, catching he attention of Jay-Z. Fusing soul, R&B, rock, gospel and jazz and inspired by artists such as Ella Fitzgerald, Lauryn Hill and Donny Hathaway, she debuted solo withAmerican Love Story” in 2025.

Bringing an ode to pure, heartfelt love, her new single narrates the persistent search for a genuine connection with a true partner. Taken from her recently released debut EP “Miss Michigan”, the song follows a journey through the USA in pursuit of love. Wrapped in an authentic instrumentation, blending folk, country and Americana with a touch of soul, it’s the lively rhythm, weathered acoustic guitars and comforting vocals that make this boot-stompin’ groove emit an organic warmth.

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Night Talks – “People Pleaser”

Formed in 2013 in Los Angeles by lifelong friends, this indie-rock band consists of Soraya Sebghati, Jacob Butler and Josh Arteaga. Fueled by a shared dream, they spent their late teens relentlessly practicing. Since they started to perform, they’ve played renowned venues such as The Troubadour and the Lodge Room, as well as festivals like the San Juan County Fair and opening for Spaceface. Inspired by Fleetwood Mac and Queens Of The Stone Age, they released their debut “Green” in 2016.

Celebrating overcoming the need for self-sacrifice, their new single is about breaking the cycle of constantly catering to others at your own expense. Doused in highly infectious vintage vibes with a lustrous neon hue, the song has a punchy pop-rock melody. Driven by a groovy bassline, crisp percussion and sparkling electric guitars, the virulent tune is full of sonic energy. And with her dynamic, self-assured vocals coasting the notes, this empowering groove is relatable and cathartic.

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Saults – “Whether I Win Or Lose”

Originally from Bordeaux, this French-British duo is comprised of brothers Antoine and Greg Saults. Their childhood dream of forming a band came true in 2014. Driven by British musical influences, they moved to London in 2017. Since they’ve garnered praise from Pete Townshend of The Who and collaborated with Alan Parsons, as well as play festivals like the Love Supreme Jazz Festival. Inspired by The Beatles, Bruno Mars and Prince, they released their debut “Kelly Ride” in 2018.

Singing about choosing inner peace over the need for constant competition and validation, their new single is about the search for something real in a fast paced world. Melodically taking us back to the yacht-rock vibe of the 70s and 80s, the song is dipped in west-coast nostalgia. With an energetic percussion, vintage synths and soaring saxophone laying down the groove, it’s the multi-layered harmonies and silky, soul-dipped vocals that make this tune a polished retro trip.

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