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Meagan De Lima – “Queen”

Hailing from Toronto, this multi-cultural Canadian singer and songwriter formed a love of music at a young age, thanks to her jazz musician grandfathers. Having grown up with mental health issues and her parents’ health battles, she found refuge in music. Since she’s performed for President Obama and was awarded Canada’s Top Artist For Social Change. She debuted with “Like You Do” in 2015.

Paying tribute to the true strength and resiliency of her mother, her new single enriches the smooth R&B melody with an admirable honesty. With soft keys, an easygoing guitar and mellow percussion blending into a soothing euphony, it’s her beguiling, silky vocals and the addition of a gospel choir to the ascending sonic energy, that makes this soulful salutation a thing of authentic aural elegance.

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Gyasi – “She Don’t Care”

Born and raised among the breathtaking nature of West-Virginia, this flamboyant singer and songwriter had an interest in music since drumming along to The Beatles aged 4 and moved to guitar aged 6. He studied at Berklee College Of Music and after moved to Nashville. Inspired by rock from The Rolling Stones to David Bowie, he debuted his glamorous style on his EP “Peacock Fantasies” in 2018.

Celebrating the golden glitters of 70s glam-rock with a layer of modernity, his new single is an ostentatious slice of sonic rebellion. Pouring his vibrant sense of flair over the untamed melody, he lets the rousing beat reverberate and his electric guitar howl. Sounding like a mixture of Bowie, Bolan and a touch of Kravitz, it’s the retro Rock ‘n Roll fierceness that fills this fiery tune with vivid vitality.

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Tchotchke – “Don’t Hang Up On Me”

Based in New York City, this one-of-a-kind trio, consisting of Anastasia Sanchez, Eva Chambers and Emily Tooraen, are no strangers to the music scene. As teenagers Sanchez and Chambers played in the indie band Pinky Pinky. Now joined by Tooraen and with a new name, meaning a small trinket, they’re about to support The Lemon Twigs and BRONCHO on tour. They debuted with “Dizzy” late 2021.

With a fun-filled vibe, loaded with quivering retro sparks, their new single finds the rare balance between being a delicious 70s throwback jam and their modern identity. With an energetic burst from the fresh keys, singing guitars and bouncy beat, it’s their extraordinary falsetto harmonies that make this classic pop-rock tune an unique, vintage-dipped groove that has us hanging on every note.

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grentperez – “Wishful Thinking”

Born in Sydney in a Filipino family, this soulful Australian singer, songwriter and producer grew up as the youngest of three children. Throughout his childhood he immersed himself in music. He posted his first video to YouTube aged 12. Since then he’s achieved well over 30 million views. Inspired by music of The Eagles, Queen and Musiq Soulchild, he debuted his laid-back vibe on “Confusing Girl” in 2021.

Singing about a relationship that is yet to be, his new single is a love-filled daydream set to music. Embracing your ears with a breezy acoustic guitar, this song is spell-binding from the first note. Joined by a buttery-smooth rhythm and his easygoing vocal magic, he injects the airy melody with pure joy. Conjuring a feeling of freedom and romance, this bewitching tune is all you could wish for.

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Isabel Wood – “Run & Hide”

Raised in Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, this Australian pop singer and songwriter grew up in a musical family. Although she wanted to be a soccer player, she played saxophone in her school jazz band, until settling on guitar aged 15. She went on to study pop music at University on the Gold Coast. Inspired by the likes of The Beatles, Taylor Swift and Sasha Sloan, she debuted with “Sunburn” in 2019.

Relaying the message that you should live in the moment, rather than only chase goals and live up to expectation, her new single effortlessly blends a rich, contemporary production with touches of retro-pop. Whether it is the playful guitar chords, the infectious beat or the subtle keys, it’s her delicate vocals that dance over the notes and make this sparkling groove an uplifting, yet emotive jam.

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Hayley Marsten – “I’m Fine, Thanks”

Hailing from Queensland, this Australian country belle wrote her first song aged 7 and explored musical theatre while in high school. Since embracing her country sound, she’s played festivals like Norfolk Country Music Festival and got nominated for The Queensland Music Awards in 2020 and 2022. Inspired by Loretta Lynn, The Corrs and Taylor Swift, she debuted with her EP “Lonestar” in 2017.

Fed up with having to seek approval of others and being told how to feel, her new single encourages the listener to find their own strength within. While still keeping her country style in the background, this tune also delves into the neon sparkles of 80s pop-rock. With invigorating drums, shimmering synths and stirring guitars supporting her mighty vocals, this rousing groove is very fine indeed.

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