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JOYA – “Good Stuff”

Born in Hong Kong as Jodie Chan, this Chinese singer and songwriter is currently based in London. She began performing aged 9 and writing her own songs aged 12. As a teen she performed in musicals such as RENT. She moved to the USA to study at Northwestern University in Chicago. Since the start of her career she’s played various UK venues like The Jago and PizzaExpress Live Soho. Inspired by Carole King, Bruno Major and Ella Fitzgerald, she released her debut “Inevitable” in 2020.

Championing sheer positivity, her new single reflects on the need to focus on small, meaningful details of everyday life as a way to deal with moments that feel overwhelming. Taken from her upcoming EP “ERA 03”, expected in September 2026, the song embraces a nostalgic warmth. Blending soul-pop with an indie-R&B vibe, the melody starts soft and sweet and opens up to a bouncy bassline, lush electric piano and her intimate, layered vocals, making it a bright slice of sonic hope.

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Bealby Point – “Storm In A Teacup”

Hailing from Vancouver, this Canadian band consists of Zack Yeager, Jack Armstrong and Jordan Studer. Formed in 2018, they were originally a quartet with Clayton Dewar. Since their inception they’ve carved a name for themselves for their live act at venues like The Fox Cabaret and The Rickshaw Theatre, as well as festivals like NXNE and Saturdays In Saxapahaw. Inspired by bands like The Strokes, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Weezer, they debuted with “I’m So Bummed Out Right Now” in 2021.

Singing about the perseverance and determination needed to keep a relationship on track when things get difficult, their new single champions putting aside one’s ego and fix what is broken. Capturing the lyrics in a bouncy indie-rock vibrancy, the song has a summer-ready radiance. With a driving rhythm, thumping bass and polished guitar riffs padding the lively tune, it’s the infectious hooks and Jack’s emotive vocals that turn this energetic groove into something special.

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Parker Barrow – “Blinded”

Based in Nashville, this rock and blues band was formed in 2019 when husband-and-wife duo Megan Kane and Dylan Turner met. Named after the famous outlaws Bonnie & Clyde, they expanded the band with Alex Bender and touring members Will Tipton, Kyle Priber and Eric Safka. They’ve played various festivals like Maid Of Stone in the UK and the New Waterford Music Festival in the US. Inspired by The Allman Brothers Band and Led Zeppelin, they debuted with “Count Your Dollars” in 2023.

Singing about navigating through the noise of modern life in search of true purpose, their new single reminds us to stay true to ourselves without getting lost in the shallowness of social media. Taken from their upcoming album “Hold The Mash”, expected on July 17th, the song is built on classic rock vibes. With a pulsating percussion and vintage, Keith Richards-inspired electric guitar riffs creating a retro swagger, it’s Megan’s belting vocal grit that makes this an authentic rock groove.

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Azure Ryder – “North Star”

Hailing from Sydney, this Australian-Lebanese singer and songwriter started her musical endeavors in a church choir at the age of 5. She grew up with a wide variety of music playing, from Dusty Springfield to Elvis. She chose to travel and studied briefly at Berklee College of Music. She’s played various festivals like The Great Escape and Latitude and opened for Ziggy Alberts and Teddy Swims. Inspired by artists like Stevie Nicks and The Velvet Underground, she debuted with “Dizzy” in 2020.

Singing about finding your way back to yourself when difficult times make you feel lost in life, her new single is an homage to safety, whether that is a person, a place or a feeling. Dipped in a dynamic, retro-touched pop-rock shroud, this song evolves from soft guitar strums to a grand soundscape. Initially slightly ethereal, it’s the added resonant rhythm, vintage guitars and her authentic vocals ranging from vulnerable to powerhouse, that make this tune a textured gem.

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GoldFord – “Only You Do”

Based in Los Angeles, Jeffrey Goldford is a singer and songwriter who grew up with music in his bones. He is a self-taught guitarist and vocalist who, despite have played some open mic nights at University, initially chose a career as a traveling salesman. Since committing to music full-time, he appeared on Season 9 of American Idol and played festivals like Out Of The Blue and Austin City Limits. Inspired by Bill Withers, Etta James and Adele, he debuted with “Upside Down” in 2013.

Dedicated to those people who turn your ordinary into extraordinary, his new single is an intimate soul ballad about a partner who makes you feel infinite. The warm aesthetic of this stripped-back soulful smooth groove is focused around a vintage-sounding piano and a mellow guitar. With a steady heartbeat rhythm guiding the notes, it’s the tender tone of his weathered vocals that make this gentle instant soul classic feel like you’re listening to it in a cosy, chilled-out setting.

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Dani Offline – “Angel”

Birmingham-born and Oakland-based, this multi-hyphenate artist is a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer. She grew up singing from a young age, influenced by jazz and hip-hop. Although she studied Comparative Literature at UC Berkeley, she is a self-taught producer and composer. She’s played festivals like Noise Pop and Yerba Buena Gardens and opened for Jada Imani. Inspired by Sarah Vaughan and Betty Carter, she released her solo debut “I Believe You” in 2022.

Written from the perspective of someone who is struggling to live up to an idealized expectation a partner might have of them, her new single is a twist on a traditional love song. Blending neo-jazz with silky soul, the song conjures a dreamy atmosphere. With hazy futuristic synths and a jazzy rhythm, the breezy melody captures the peaceful feeling of falling in love. And with the intimacy of her ethereal vocals and lush harmonies, this smooth groove sounds truly breathtaking.

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