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Jason Joshua – “Dedication Hour”

Born in Miami, this singer and songwriter began immersing himself in the vinyl collection of his dad from a young age. Also a self-taught multi-instrumentalist, he plays guitar, bass, keyboard and drums. He started playing with soul outfit Ketchy Shuby, with whom he played for 13 years. Since going solo he’s played venues such as The Moroccan Lounge and The Observatory. Inspired by Curtis Mayfield, Marvin Gaye and Michael Jackson, he released his debut single “Rose Gold” in 2018.

Written as a tribute to the legendary radio host Art Laboe, his new single celebrates the golden age of call-in radio shows and feeling love and connection as a whole. Taken from his recently released album “Terapia”, this sleek song envelops nostalgia in a sumptuous latin-soul melody. With a sweet rhythm, vintage organ and crisp horns radiating a luscious sonic warmth, it’s the balance of conversational vocals and a soft, velvety tone that makes this heartfelt groove sound timeless.

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Ruti – “FLOWERS”

Born as Ruti Olajugbagbe in Southend-On-Sea, this British singer and songwriter grew up in a music-loving, multi-cultural household. She was exposed to a diverse musical palate, ranging from gospel and disco to Nigerian musician Fela Kuti. At 18 she won season 7 of The Voice UK. Since she’s played festivals like Latitude and The Great Escape, venues like The Deaf Institute and opened for Olivia Rodrigo. Inspired by Adele, Labi Siffre and Stevie Wonder, she debuted with “Racing Cars” in 2019.

Singing about finding absolute peace and emotional freedom with the person you love, her new single shows gratitude to the safe sanctuary of a lover in a turbulent world. Capturing her uplifting lyrics in a breezy melodic tenderness, the song creates a luscious and organic ambience. With a soothing acoustic guitar, sunlit percussion and ambient keys feeling like warm sunbeams stroking your skin, it’s the satiny comfort of her vocals that makes this indie-soul jewel feel like coming home.

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Baby Rose – “Better”

Born Jasmine Rose Wilson in Washington, D.C., this singer/songwriter grew up in a bustling, music-loving household, where she was exposed to a wide variety of genres, from church hymns to 70s funk and acid jazz. Totally self-taught, she began playing piano aged 9 and entered a talent show aged 14. She’s played festivals like Reeperbahn and Mad Cool and venues like Paradiso in Amsterdam. Inspired by Nina Simone, Billie Holiday and Janis Joplin, she released her debut “Mortal” in 2019.

Singing about breaking free from a stagnant relationship, her new single chooses emotional healing and inner peace over staying caught in a vicious circle of broken romance. Taken from her recently released album “YEARNALISM”, this song is a mix of neo-soul and R&B. Relying heavily on vintage instruments and analog production, it’s the groovy bass, jazzy guitars and 70s-styled drums that create a smoky melody. And with her gravelly vocals, this slow-burning groove is intoxicating.

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Psychic Mirrors – “Walking On Sunshine”

Formed in Miami in 2010 by Mickey de Grand IV and Myra Stone, this eclectic band further consists of Al Battle, Alex Nuñez, Antoine Rocky-Horror and Oscar Guardado. Fusing the music De Grand grew up with, they blended yacht-rock, boogie-funk and synth-jazz. They’ve played festivals like the III Points Festival and venues such as The Lodge Room and The Crescent Ballroom. Inspired by Earth, Wind & Fire, Steely Dan and Gloria Estefan, they released their debut “I Come For Your Love” in 2011.

With lyrics tackling dark topics like the dangers of street life, addiction and paranoia, their new single tells a noir tale of anxiety and survival. Using sunshine as a metaphor for an addictive substance, they forge a surreal atmosphere. Sounding like a dusty vinyl from the early 80s, the funkalicious vibe comes from a slapping bass, scratchy funk guitar and a fluid analog synth. And with distorted vocals through a vocoder, this retro groove feels right at home in a neon-lit 80s underground club.

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Tilly Fenton – “Lucky Girl”

Based in Melbourne, this Australian singer and songwriter grew up with a vocalist mother who taught her to sing from a young age and a fervent music loving father. She began taking classical piano lessons aged 7 and moved to pop aged 14. While she was studying music at college, she taught herself to play guitar. She’s played venues like Howler and The Bergy Bandroom. Inspired by Gracie Abrams, Taylor Swift and Phoebe Bridgers, she released her debut single “The Secret” in 2025.

Singing about the difference between how a person looks on the outside versus what’s actually going on on the inside, her new single deals with hidden feelings of self-doubt and imposter syndrome. With a production combining an upbeat soundscape and the emotional charge of the lyrics, this song hides vulnerability behind a shimmering melody. With luscious synths, driving beats and layered vocals with a touch of reverb, this dreamy indie-pop tune is catchy and inspirational.

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Cole Redding – “Knows My Name”

Hailing from Philadelphia, this singer and songwriter grew up dealing with a difficult childhood, marked by a broken home, trouble with addiction and his identity. His solace was found in music. He studied at a High School for the Arts and was later mentored by Jon Bon Jovi. He’s performed at festivals like Motor City Pride and XPoNential and venues such as XL Live and Desert 5 Spot. Inspired by Elton John, Holland-Dozier-Holland and Harry Styles, he released his debut “Dying 4 Love” in 2024.

Capturing the moment when you stop running from your past and find a sense of belonging when you move back to your hometown, his new single emphasises that home is a peace found within yourself. Taken from his debut album “A Boy From Nowhere”, this song gives indie-pop a cinematic touch. Starting subtly with an acoustic guitar, the melody evolves with a propulsive rhythm and ambient synths. And with raw emotion in his vocals, this rich tune is filled with bittersweet nostalgia.

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