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Benny Atlas – “Let You Know”

Hailing from Wolverhampton, this London-based soulster has always been into music, despite coming from a non-musical family. Their music appreciation was high though and he was introduced to anything from Armenian music to Bob Dylan. Inspired by Earth, Wind & Fire and Marvin Gaye, he created an unique blend of classic soul and R&B with hints of house. He debuted with “Paradise” in 2020.

Taking the listener on a soulful trip down memory lane, his new single is a funkalicious groove. Lyrically wrestling between temptation and true love, this melody is pure 70s-tinged seduction. With a funky rhythm, retro strings and his smooth, flirtatious vocals stroking your eardrums, this delicious tune grabs velvety funk and sexy soul and fuses them together into a jam you’ll just have to know.

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Gabriela Cardoso – “Half Truths”

Born in Brazil, where music is a way of life, this youthful songbird is a passionate songwriter. Having moved to the UK in 2019, she attended international school and had given up on music, due to stifling insecurities. During lockdown however she took up piano lessons and music theory and started pouring her emotions into her songs. She released her debut single “Northern Lights” in 2021.

Written in just three days after a breakup, her new single addresses feeling off-balance after getting out of a relationship. Showing that channeling bad energy into something good can lead to growth, she infused the notes with a rich intensity and encouraging empowerment. With mellow keys, silken guitars and her emotive vocals, this inspirational tune encapsulates the full sonic truth.

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Quinn DeVeaux & The California Honeydrops – “Very Best Thing”

Born in Gary, Indiana, this soulster was raised on 80’s R&B and classic rock. However his grandmother was a jazz singer, while his uncle was booking shows for the likes of Howlin’ Wolf and opened his ears to the blues of Bo Diddley and Muddy Waters. After moving to San Fransisco, he’d expanded to legends like Bill Whithers and Al Green. He released his debut EP “This Could Be Yours” in 2018.

Enlisting the rich sound of R&B/blues band The California Honeydrops, his new single encompasses all that is good of classic soul. From the warm bass line and the crisp guitars to the retro organ and blazing horns, this 60s-dipped tune sounds like an unexpected find in a dusty Stax or Motown vault. And with his retro-touched, yearning vocal might, this vintage groove is bursting with true passion and soul.

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Con Brio – “Heart On The Dance Floor”

Named after an Italian musical direction meaning with spirit, this seven-piece from the San Francisco Bay area plays a fresh blend of soul, psych-rock and R&B. They started playing open mics in 2009 and have since traveled the world with their electric live show. Centered around Sarah Clarke’s Etta James and Janis Joplin-influenced vocal power, they debuted with “Never Be The Same” in 2014.

Highlighting the importance of self-care in a busy world filled with people who judge you on everything you do, their new single wraps their genuine lyrics in a full-bodied soulful funk experience. Taken from their upcoming EP “Seasons”, expected on September 16th, they fuse rich disco violins, funky horns and a classic soul vibe into a bubbly throwback groove that’s ready for the dance floor.

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Madara Eve – “These Are The Days”

Born as Madara Ieva Tumoviča, this Latvian singer and songwriter started singing at 4 years young. She joined vocal studio Rasa and spent 10 years performing on both large and small stages, honing her craft. At 15 she began singing solo and writing her first songs. Now studying at the renowned modern music institute BIMM in London, she debuted her jazzy sound on “This Moment” in 2019.

Singing about cherishing moments of happiness by finding joy in the little things in life, her new single breathes a sense of positivity. Starting with a smooth jazz segment of an acoustic guitar and her enchanting vocals, she soon adds a bouncy funk beat, retro synths and some sonic sunshine. And with an insatiable buoyancy, this feel-good groove sounds optimistic, joyous and filled with fun.

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Rocketman – “Holding On (To Me)”

Formed in Bangkok, this funky Thai quartet got their start in high school when the friends first got together to enter a compitition. Taking time out for their education, they reformed after University to submit an original song to a contest by Good Hope Music Academy, reaching the final. Now signed with Rats Records, they debuted their breezy, funk-infused sound on their slick single “Fool Me” in 2018.

Narrating the story of two lovers who are far away from each other and are trying to hold on to one another, their new single sounds like a blend of Westcoast/AOR and smooth vintage funk. Laid-back as roadtripping in a convertible with the top down, soon it’s met with an injection of 70s-styled funk guitars and groovy synths. And with silky vocals, this is a jam you want to hold on to.

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