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Flight Attendant – “Therapy Couch”

Based in Nashville, this indie-rock quartet met when they were all working at a restaurant called 5th & Taylor. Comprising of Karalyne Winegarner, Vinny Maniscalco, Nikkie Christie and Derek Sprague, they’ve played sold-out shows in America and Europe, as well as festivals such as SXSW. Inspired by artists like Christine & The Queens and Cage The Elephant, they debuted with “Slow June” in 2018.

Lyrically showing that dealing with fights in a relationship are better dealt with on a therapy couch rather than the couch at home, their new single has dipped their rock sound in a bath of retro pop. With the familiar sounds from the shimmering synths and their signature viola, it’s the driving drums and the enchanting vocals that give a suaveness to the magical musical world they’ve created.

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Matt Zaddy – “What Comes Around”

Hailing from Mississauga, Ontario, this Canadian singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist took his first steps onto the music scene as bandleader for death-metal band Starring Janet Leigh. Since then he’s reinvented himself and created a sound blending folk-rock with modern soul. Influenced by artists like John Mayer, Neil Young and Leon Bridges, he debuted with his single “A Way Out” in 2015.

Narrating the relatable struggle to keep striving to do what you love, with the person you love and with eternal hope on the horizon, his new single wonders about the big questions in life. Wrapping those philosophical words in an upbeat, soul-infused melody, it’s the perky guitars, chirpy rhythm, some crisp gospel organ and his dynamic vocals that make this an ear-pleasing, high-energy groove.

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FLEECE – “Do You Wanna Party?”

Started when three teenagers started jamming together at summer camp, this Canadian quartet officially formed in 2013. Consisting of Matt Rogers, Megan Ennenberg, Jameson Daniel and Ethan Soil, they gained notoriety when their video parody “How To Write An Alt-J Song” went viral in 2015. Compared to Radiohead, Tame Impala and The Pixies, they debuted with their album “Scavenger” in 2015.

Saying goodbye to overthinking and celebrating the joyous feeling of freedom, their new single is a feel-good, disco-lit groove. With a lively beat, cheerful guitars and a whole bunch of sonic fun, they’ve created a delicious blend of retro elements and modern touches. And with Megan’s immaculate vocals, this infectious tune exudes sheer happiness, groovy vibes and pure summertime joy.

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Yoke Lore – “Shake”

Born in Katonah, New York as Adrian Galvin, this multi-talented singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, dancer and visual artist grew up in a creative family. While in college, he began writing songs and playing drums for Walk The Moon. Inspired by various artists from Carole King and Joni Mitchell to Roscoe Holcomb and Antebellum, he debuted his new moniker on his EP “Far Shore” in 2016.

Chronicling the need to forego routine in order to open yourself up for new and exciting experiences, his new single lauds the need to shake things up. Taken from his upcoming album “Toward A Never Ending New Beginning”, expected on September 22nd, it’s the warm bass plucks, electronic synth sparkles and his spellbinding vocals that dip this infectious, anthemic groove in nostalgic 00s hues.

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Hattie Oates – “Buy Me A Dream”

Hailing from Tamworth and now based in Sydney, this Australian singer and songwriter grew up with the sounds of her music loving parents, but didn’t start writing her own songs until age 11. She graduated from the CMAA Junior Academy in 2017 and started developing her own unique sound since. Inspired by Amy Winehouse, P!nk and Ed Sheeran, she debuted with “She’s All Yours” in 2018.

Narrating the relatable story about the frustration felt when you give more than you receive in a relationship, her new single accompanies the meaningful lyrics with a catchy blend of modern pop with a touch of neon 80s vibes. Driven by the infectious beat, it’s the powerful anthemic chorus and her silken sanguine vocals that this authentic pop groove into an empowering sonic journey.

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Tamar Berk – “Drop In The Bucket”

This Cleveland-native singer/songwriter wrote her first song aged 16 and has traveled the country, immersing herself in various genres. From the Chicago garage-rock and punk scene in bands like Starball and Sweet Heat, to Portland, OR’s 60s-inspired band The Pynnacles and 70s-influenced Paradise. Inspired by Thin Lizzy, Elvis Costello and Taylor Swift, she debuted with “Shadow Clues” in 2020.

Although lyrically telling an emotive story about how being patronized and put down by a partner can accumulate until the bucket overflows, her new single wraps it in a retro-dipped tune. Taken from her upcoming album “Tiny Injuries”, expected on August 18th, it’s the crisp synths, pulsating rhythm and sparkling guitars that make this groove a buoyant classic rock/neon pop blend.

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