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Sharon Little – “Star Crossed Lovers”

Born in Pennsylvania, this singer and songwriter started writing music aged 16. After meeting Grammy-winning songwriter Scot Sax in 2006, she released her debut album “Perfect Time For A Breakdown”. Two years later she worked with Robert Plant and Alison Krauss and toured with Chris Isaak and Pat Benatar. Her songs have also been featured in TV series such as CSI:NY and Sons Of Anarchy.

Giving an emotional pop ballad a touch of country, her new single has a retro 80s vibe. Taken from her upcoming EP “Another Galaxy”, expected to drop on January 22 2021, it starts with a breezy mild rhythm and smooth guitars, but with the addition of vintage synths it ascends to an aural crescendo. And with her impassioned vocals telling the doomed love story, this jam is deliciously fiery.

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Karen Hardy – “Never Do”

Hailing from New Jersey, this singer and songwriter grew up with two special needs brothers and, being a shy child herself, she explored music as a way to connect and communicate with others. She left high school aged 16 to pursue her musical dream and moved to Nashville. Compared to greats like Beyoncé and Ariana Grande, she debuted her smooth, vibrant sound on “Nobody” in 2019.

Refreshing and lively, while being honey sweet at the same time, her new single celebrates the best of R&B. Enchantingly sunny from the first note, it’s the easygoing rhythm, sparkling keys and her clever use of strings that makes the melody stroke your eardrums. And with her effortless and dazzling vocals completing this delicious tune, she brings a few minutes of summer into our lives.

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Total Hip Replacement – “Lost In Thought”

The oldest members of this collective of musicians, hailing from Aarhus in Denmark, have been playing together since they were 14 years old. Through meeting other musicians in their hometown, they grew to the six-piece powerhouse they are today. They’ve performed their dusty reggae and funky soul blend all around the world, as well as Danish festivals such as Smukfest, G! and SPOT.

Kicking off with an easygoing reggae rhythm, their latest single is an ingenious melting pot of musical delights. With a breezy vibe from the guitars, keys and a touch of brass, the melody is gently bopping along. Radiating some warm summer sun, they add more horns as the cherry on the delicious sonic cake. And with their mellow, soul-dipped vocals, you’ll be thinking about this jam for a while.

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Mary Jo – “Good Girl”

Having started performing at the age of 4 and writing her own music aged 9, this singer and songwriter was born with music in her blood. She’s been taking vocal, piano, violin and saxophone lessons since the age of 11 and played in many theatre productions, as well as working with musicians such as Ab Liva and Wendell ‘Pops’ Sewell. Her debut album “Forever Young” was released in 2019.

Easygoing, yet laden with attitude, her new single takes a stance against the expectations of your social status. Wrapped in striking retro R&B vibes, she emphasizes that you are you and that’s all you need. With an imposing beat and 90s-styled keys, she floats her lyrical story over the melodious soundwaves. Commanding and yet buttery smooth, this vibrant jam shows that R&B is alive and well.

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Aaron Lee Tasjan – “Up All Night”

This flamboyant glam-pop singer and songwriter amassed a plethora of musical influences from moving around a lot as a teen. From Delaware to California and from Ohio to New York, he tasted different styles and experiences. An unique musical journey in which Lady Gaga used to open for him and he recorded with Jack White and Tom Petty. He released his debut EP “Crooked River Burning” in 2014.

Glowing with vintage 80s synths and a bouncy beat, his new single blends retro pop with a splash of Westcoast rock and a splurge of panache. Taken from his upcoming album “Tasjan! Tasjan! Tasjan!”, to be released on February 5th, 2021, he deals with his anxieties and sexuality and coats them in an ELO-like sonic shroud. Anthemic with a dash of allure, this charismatic jam is worth staying up for.

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Lauryn Macfarlane – “Friendly”

With a sound as stunning and captivating as herself, this Canadian singer and songwriter is a product from a community that made arts a priority. She’s performed all over Eastern Canada and also opened for acts like JJ & The Pillars and Kane Miller. Compared to the likes of Phoebe Bridgers and The Chicks, she’s ready to debut her luring storytelling skills while working on an upcoming EP.

Splashing onto the music scene with a powerful vibrancy, her debut single is a confident tune full of sass. Born from a writing exercise, it’s the mesmerizing rhythm guiding the alt-pop melody and the captivating guitar chords painting a sonic picture that give it it’s one-of-a-kind sound. And with her sweeping vocals effortlessly sliding from soothing to organically raw, this is a dazzling debut.

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