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Carol Ades – “Worst Person In The World”

Born in New Jersey as Caroline Pennell and based in Los Angeles, this singer and songwriter began writing when she was 11, but started seriously pursuing it in her early 20s. She participated in The Voice in 2013, being eliminated in week 8. Since then she wrote for artists such as Ava Max and Demi Lovato and toured with Lizzy McAlpine and Holly Humberstone. Inspired by The Japanese House and Phoebe Bridgers, she debuted her new moniker on “I Can’t Wait To Be British” in 2021.

Effectively breaking through the taboo of discussing uncomfortable topics, her new single explores the emotions and depression that getting your period can bring. Wrapping her open and honest lyrics in an opulent, cinematic melody, the song opens with a mild piano and leads to a vivid chorus. With a lively beat and sparkling guitars adding a splash of sunlit vitality, it’s the heavenly backing harmonies and her sincere vocals that turn this candid tune into an alluring auditory gift.

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Scotch Mist – “Patterns In The Sky”

Based in New York and consisting of Venezuelan-born lead singer Eduardo Zighelboim, Brazilian-born bassist Gianluca Girard and guitarist Fern Souza, this band evolved from Ed’s solo DIY project. Guided by people like Matthew Lewin of Magdalena Bay, they created an eclectic sound blending 70s and 80s music and disco, psych rock and indie-pop. Inspired by a wide-range of artists like Bee Gees, The Police and Steely Dan, they debuted as a trio with the single “yeahyeahyeah” in 2020.

Reminiscing of a real experience where a band member saw beautiful, glass-like patterns in the clouds while high on mushrooms, their new single uses the happening as a metaphor for unpredictable emotions in a relationship. Initially starting with an 80s electric synth drone, the song evolves into a sophisticated, 70s AOR-inspired smooth groove. With a soft drum, mellow keys and vibrant guitars, it’s the chill vibe of the harmonic vocals that escorts us through their colorful, sonic world.

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Tessa Rose Jackson – “Fear Bangs The Drum”

Born in Amsterdam and based in London, this British-Dutch singer and songwriter started her musical journey studying piano at the Junior Jazz College. At 15 she moved to London to study at the renowned BRIT School. Back in Amsterdam she studied at the Conservatory. Now splitting her time between the UK and The Netherlands, she’s played festivals like ESNS and The Great Escape. Inspired by Carole King, Feist and Tame Impala, she debuted with “(Songs From) The Sandbox” in 2013.

Singing about acknowledging fear in a turbulent world and embracing it rather than suppress it, her single wraps her lyrical turmoil in a luminous melody. Taken from her upcoming album “The Lighthouse”, expected on January 23rd, 2026, the songs backbone is the titular drum, but is soon paired with a warm guitar. And with the addition of spectral atmospherics and sprightly brass completing the tune, it’s her authentic vocals that merge all elements together into a lavish whole.

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Caroline Meade – “Cut Wires”

Hailing from Staten Island, this singer/songwriter grew up surrounded by music. Both her parents worked at MTV and she performed in local musical theatre productions. After noticing the toxic environment she was in, she began veering towards songwriting and learning to play the guitar. Since the start of her new career, she’s performed at venues such as Bowery Electric and Sultan Room Rooftop. Inspired by The 1975, Bruno Major and Tyler, The Creator, she debuted with “Streetcar” in 2018.

Exploring the contradiction of cheering someone on to grow as a person, but only if they do it together with you, her new single is an ebb and flow of contrasting emotions. Wrapped in an acoustic, folky melody, the song gently bops along on the calm soundwaves. With a soft rhythm and mellow guitars creating the backbone and bright keys and silky strings enriching the sound, it’s the velveteen authenticity of her vocals that emits the intimate warmth of her honest songwriting.

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Wagner The Band – “Don’t Stop Movin'”

Based in Wiener Neustadt, this Austrian band was formed in 2018 by frontman Rainer Wagner. With over 20 years of live experience and stints in various bands like Superchild and Artett, he’s no stranger to the music scene. Infusing retro rock with vintage soul, they’ve played numerous live venues and festivals. He also completed the Complete Vocal Academy and works as a vocal coach. Inspired by Prince, Lenny Kravitz and Led Zeppelin, they debuted with “Beast Of Joy” in 2019.

Born from a moment of desperation following a serious accident, their new single is brimming with perseverance and optimism. Taken from their upcoming album “XTC”, expected on November 12th, the song is constructed with a lavish analog production. With a warm bassline, snarling guitars and full-bodied brass injecting pure adrenaline into every note, it’s the soulful power of his defiant vocals that make this infectious groove sound vibrant, anthemic and unapologetically raw.

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Frances Eliza – “Kind Of Love”

Hailing from Asheville, this rising singer and songwriter shows off her musical passion blending jazz, folk and pop. She’s been performing solo since she was 13 and went on to study Jazz and Contemporary Music at the University of North Carolina. Since then she’s played various coffee houses, breweries and vineyards, such as venues like the Sly Grog Lounge and Ginger’s Revenge. Inspired by Joni Mitchell, Taylor Swift and The Cranberries, she debuted with her EP “Sleepwalking” in 2019.

Capturing the emotional rollercoaster of idealized love, her new single explores the delicate balance between reality and fantasy; embracing a relationship that you want it to be, rather than realizing the pairing might be mismatched. Starting softly with tender guitar plucks and a shaker rhythm, she’s easing us into her jazz-infused world. Adding full-flavored guitars, lively drums and a warm electric guitar solo, it’s her hypnotic, storytelling vocals that make this tune sound like pure magic.

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