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Gianna Alessi – “Reaction”

This New York-native singer and songwriter got set on her musical path by her grandmother – a former soprano of the Metropolitan Opera – who gave her her first vocal lesson aged nine. She attended Berklee College Of Music, where she took a songwriting course. Immersed in the New York music scene, she honed her soulful skills with vintage flair. She debuted with “Plan Of Attack” in 2018.

Known for her honeyed vocals and soulful melodies, her new single certainly delivers that in spades. Blending R&B with classic soul, it’s the mesmerizing rhythm and the electric guitars that generate a hypnotic vibe, while her bewitching and retro-dipped vocal range rides the melodic waves. And by adding a touch of jazz into the mix, this enchanting tune becomes a delicious auditory brew.

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Joelle Charan – “Man In A Town Car”

Born and raised in Amsterdam to a Catholic mother and a Hindu father, this singer and songwriter incorporates her mixed heritage into her music. She graduated from the Conservatory of Amsterdam en went on to study at The New School For Jazz And Contemporary Music in New York. Drawing inspiration from Laura Mvula, Daniel Lanois and life itself, she released her debut EP “Silhouette” in 2018.

Easing the listener into this beauteous song with a piano engulfed with angelic violins, her new single is dripping with a rich, vintage luster. Taken from her empowering EP “Ashira”, she lyrically explores fulfillment and happiness. She gently adds percussion to the dreamy melody and lets her bewitching voice tell the powerful story with emotion and conviction, making this a magical sonic gem.

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Roxanne Kelly – “Goodbye To You”

Raised multi-culturally by Irish and Costa Rican parents, this London-based singer and songwriter was exposed to music from a young age. Trying to overcome a feeling of estrangement, she found refuge in songwriting. She’s studied music at the Institute Of Contemporary Music Performance and the University of Nottingham, leading to the release of her debut “Dangerous Love” earlier this year.

Going full orchestral, her new single is a delicious blend of pop with a splash of soul and a generous helping of gospel. With a buoyant rhythm, a touch of vintage organ and uplifting harmonies, this tune glows with an inherent vitality in which her vigorous vocals feel right at home. Fusing a lively gospel choir with a jaunty pop tune makes this exhuberant jam feel more like a hello than a goodbye.

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December Streets – “Last Forever”

Hailing from Pretoria in South Africa, this quintet of indie rockers was formed in 2009. The current line-up, build around lead singer Tristan Coetzee and bassist and saxophonist Gideon Meyer, met while attending the University Of Pretoria. They released their debut EP in 2011 and have been frequenting the national charts since with songs like “Fire Through The Window” and “My Name”.

Bouncy, energetic and with a much needed sense of fun, their new single delivers a sprightly splash of indie-rock goodness. Despite a lyrical reminder that nothing lasts forever, it highlights the path that follows and leads to bigger and better things. With an exuberant beat, happiness-inducing guitars and a touch of violins, this jam provides some joyfulness in an otherwise daunting world.

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Aaron Frazer – “Over You”

Raised in Baltimore, but now firmly rooted in Brooklyn, this singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist is no stranger to the limelight. He got his first taste of fame as part of Durand Jones & The Indications, for which he wrote a plethora of tracks and was co-lead singer. Having caught the ear of producer and Black Keys guitarist Dan Auerbach, he’s taking his sweet soul sound down a fresh solo path.

Transporting even the most trained ear back to the mid-60s soul peak, his debut single takes that vintage sound and blends it with his effortless falsetto voice. Taken from his forthcoming album “Introducing…”, to be released on January 8th 2021, it’s the flashy rhythm, groovy bass line and the retro-dipped melodic feast that makes this debut an intoxicating, soul-drenched delight.

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Tiffany Day – “Gonna Be Okay”

Having gained initial popularity by going viral with her rendition of “Hallelujah!” sung into a Venetian well on a 2017 school trip, this Los Angeles-based singer and songwriter is taking the pop scene by storm. Classically trained, she plays piano, violin and is self-taught on guitar. She continued posting covers until last year, when she debuted her own perky sound on “I Want My Money Back”.

Extending our long, hot summer with playful exuberance, her new single is bursting with sunlit beach vibes. With some carefree, West-Coast guitars creating a feeling of a lazy Summers picnic in the park and the laid-back beat enticing your ears to the sparkling chorus, this joyous tune is like a refreshing breeze during a sonic heatwave. Airy, cheerful and radiant, this groove is more than okay.

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