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Flow Tribe – “Keep Pushing”

Hailing from the Crescent City of New Orleans and growing up in the heart of its rich music scene, this funky sextet of friends got together in 2004 to jam. Since then they’ve grown into a high-energy live act, playing festivals like the Jazz & Heritage festival and the Voodoo Experience. Influenced by The Meters, Dr. John and Allen Toussaint, they debuted with “Pregnant With A Baby Called Funk” in 2008.

Collaborating with singer and multi-instrumentalist Ivan Neville, their new single is captivating from the very first 70s-styled wah-wah guitar chord. Dragging us into their kinetic, funkalicious musical world, it’s the mighty beat, spirited keys and possessed-by-the-funk-Gods vocals that turns this insatiable slice of retro-dipped sonic power into a ferocious and high-octane soul-funk groove.

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My Dear Wendy – “Not Wasting Any Time”

Born in Atlanta as Amanda Gunnels, this singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist always had a passion for music. She began classical piano lessons at a young age, but now also plays bass, guitar and drums. She attended Musicians Institute in Los Angeles and has had songs featured on The Young And The Restless. Inspired by Sara Bareilles, Larkin Poe and Haim, she debuted with her self-titled EP in 2012.

Conveying the message that you don’t have to wait start achieving your dreams, her new single empowers you to not let anything stop you from reaching your goal. Wrapping her words in an infectious blend of folk, Americana and pop, which is slightly reminiscent of 90s female songwriters, it’s the crisp guitars and her multi-level vocals that make this tune sound joyful and timeless.

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Only The Poets – “Every Song I Ever Wrote”

Based in Reading, this British quartet got formed when front man Tommy Longhurst wanted to play the Reading & Leeds festival as a band. Further consisting of Andy (Roo) Burge, Jarred Phillips and Marcus Yates, they’ve played sold-out headline tours and opened for Louis Tomlinson on his tour. Inspired by 90s britpop like Blur and Oasis as well as Twenty One Pilots, they debuted with “Ceasefire” in 2017.

Instantly grabbing our attention with a riveting ascending tone, their new single fuses retro sounds from 80s pop and 90s indie with a rich, contemporary production. The melody opens up with a bouncy beat, crisp guitars and a touch of shimmering synths. And with storytelling vocals adding a freshness to the melody, this groove blends new-wave and Britpop into modern guitar pop at its finest.

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Natasha Blaine – “You Don’t Treat Me The Same”

Born and raised in Seattle, this sassy singer/songwriter started singing jazz at just 6 years young. She moved to Nashville in 2018, in order to study literature and vocal jazz at Vanderbilt University. It was there that she began writing and performing original music. Inspired by artists such as Norah Jones, Amy Winehouse and Ella Fitzgerald, she debuted with her EP “I Fall In Love Too Easily” in 2021.

Balancing a delectable blend of various genres, an upbeat vibe and emotive lyrics, her new single is a summery sonic treat. While holding true to her jazzy roots, she’s injected some funky guitars, classic keys and soulful horns to create the perfect melodic brew. And with her velveteen vocals singing about denying that a relationship is falling apart, this retro-sounding groove is an auditory triumph.

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Nathalie Miranda – “Is This Love”

Based in London, this British singer and songwriter didn’t get formal singing lessons until she was 17, but found self-development was the way to go. Since then she’s lend her voice to projects of EDM producers such as Babert and AdamTwelve, as well as developing her own retro-touched pop sound. Influenced by Freddie Mercury and Christina Aguilera, she debuted with “Bulletproof” in 2017.

Inspired by 80s diva’s such as Kylie Minogue and Whitney Houston, her new single is a technicolor synth-pop feast. Originally written in 2015 and forgotten about, it’s the high-octane melody, fusing a catchy beat and glittering synths, that erupts from the speakers and transports her powerhouse vocals back to the neon decade. Punchy, anthemic and most of all fun, this jam is love at first hear.

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Winona Forever – “Never Enuff”

Formed in 2014 in Vancouver, this Canadian foursome created a groovy indie-pop blend inspired by 70s feel-good tunes and contemporary pop. Consisting of Rowan Webster-Shaw, Ben Robertson, Alex Bingham and Sam Gray, they’ve toured all over Canada, but are touring the US in 2022. Influenced by Paul McCartney and Tyler, The Creator, they released their debut album “This Is Fine” in 2016.

Bring on the sun, let you hair down and let it flow freely in your roadtrippin’ convertible, because their new single radiates pure summery vibes. Influenced by 70s-styled songwriting, it’s the laid-back mood of the mellow drums, the classic Wurlitzer organ and the carefree vocals singing about the fuzzy feeling you get after spending time with your lover, this luminescent tune is never enuff.

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