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Roman Rouge – “The Other Me”

Raised in El Paso and having had to face various struggles throughout his childhood, this R&B singer and songwriter takes the passion of overcoming those hardships and pours them into his music. Influenced by the music of Majid Jordan and The Weeknd, he creates an authentic sound, brimming with personality and honest storytelling. He released his debut single “Darkness” earlier this year.

Expertly blending a funky bass with sleek R&B vibes, his new single is a delicious delight. Singing about being true to yourself, no matter what, his silken, soul-dripping vocals hug the seductive melody of laidback percussion, sultry synths and warm guitars, oozing both a classic sophistication and a contemporary flair. With an upbeat elegance, this alluring groove is filled with sonic charisma.

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Elise Road – “Daisies”

Hailing from San Antonio, Texas, this soul sister started writing music which reflected her childhood. Drawing inspiration from the silky R&B ballads of Babyface and the Neo-Soul blues of Erykah Badu, her soothing vocals add a touch of jazzy soul to her signature sound. Compared to artists like Alicia Keys and Tori Kelly, she uses classic R&B & soul to create a lasting impression of hopeful optimism.

Instantly giving it a classic intro with a bit of a vinyl crackle over an acoustic piano and her velvety voice, her debut single is sizzling with an infectious R&B bounce. Joined by the perky percussion and radiant guitars, invoking the feeling of picnics in the park on sunny days, it’s her seductive, spine-tingling vocals that make this an irresistible and breathtaking piece of sunlit R&B heaven.

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Mia Milla – “Sun”

With the vibrancy of her hometown Brighton running through her veins, this British singer and songwriter grew up in a household where music was always playing. She started singing at a young age, was a keen busker as a teenager and studied music at the University Of Brighton. Inspired by the likes of Eva Cassidy, KT Tunstall and Norah Jones she started honing her sound and songwriting skills.

Opening with an easygoing, acoustic piano and her utterly enchanting jazzy voice, her new single manages to capture the beauty of a sunrise in musical form. Although singing about going through a rough patch, she leads the listener to the sunny rays on the other side. The smooth, ear-stroking melody is joined by some subtle percussion, blending together into a lavish array of sonic luminosity.

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YOHIO – “Daydreams”

This flamboyant Swedish singer, songwriter and musician was born into a professionally musical family. Aged 6 he started playing piano and composing songs, adding guitar aged 11. In 2009, at only 14, he joined the band Seremedy. Fascinated with Japanese pop-culture since he was 9, he speaks fluent Japanese and is mostly active in Japan. He debuted his opulent solo sound with “Our Story” in 2012.

Decked out in sumptuous, colorful sonic vibes, his new single is an exuberant splash of joyous pop. Taken from his forthcoming album “A Pretty Picture In A Most Disturbing Way”, expected on October 9th, the Mika-esque, cotton-candied melody moves from jubilant piano to the catchy chorus joined by lavish horns. And with his gleeful vocals dancing over the tune, this is a bustling pop extravaganza.

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VIAA – “Animal Style”

Hailing from Dayton, Ohio, this multi-faceted vocalist and songwriter has been singing since she was little. Now based in Los Angeles she got to be a backup singer for artists like Anderson .Paak, Willow Smith and Doja Cat. Since releasing her 2018 self-titled debut EP, her solo career has truly soared. She opened for T-Pain and Marc E. Bassy and has been featured in Toyota and Footlocker ads.

Filled with genuine honesty and emotional sensitivity, her new single is a delicious sonic morsel. Written as a tribute to a close friend who took his own life, she blends a sunlit, shimmering soundscape of smooth synths and a sweltry rhythm with sultry vocals, ear-stroking harmonies and poignant lyricism. A stunningly beautiful melody with heart-felt sincerity, this R&B gem is charming and stylish.

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Brian McGrane – “Out Of Control”

Dublin-based, this Irish singer and songwriter has toured the world extensively and played legendary stages such as Sydney Opera House and Radio City in New York. He’s worked with artists like Gavin James, Sharon Corr and Tom Walker, gaining a wealth of experience. Also a gifted multi-instrumentalist he plays piano, guitar, synths and drums. He debuted his stirring pop sound with “Bubbles” in 2018.

By taking a sparkling energy and splashing it with infectious melodic elements, his new single is a radiant, radio-ready pop banger. Lyrically dealing with being stuck in a rut and just going round in circles, he expertly layered the buoyant bass, bright rhythm, glittering guitars and sweltering synths and concocted an ear-pleasing, slightly Coldplay-reminiscent tune, which is a golden auditory gift.

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