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Sara Diamond – “Sunday”

Hailing from Montreal, the life of this Canadian singer and songwriter has always been filled with music. Her career started at the age of 5, singing for children’s label KIDZUP and at 14 joining the teen group Clique Girlz. She gained fame for singing the national anthem at the 2013 NHL playoffs. In 2016 she collaborated with Adventure Club on “Firestorm” and debuted solo with “Just Give In”.

Sparkly, sleek and highly polished, her new single adds R&B flavors to a sunlit smooth groove. Enticing the ears with a mellow guitar, a delicate beat and her silken vocals, they soon get introduced to the radiant upbeat chorus. Singing about the uncertainty of life, her refreshing and powerful voice fuses with the summery sonic vibes and make this tune sound irresistible no matter what day it is.

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Alexi Paraschos – “Mine”

Based in Philadelphia, this award-winning singer and songwriter began playing guitar aged 7 and writing songs aged 11, while surrounding himself with Motown and The Beatles. He studied African-American music at Tufts University and developed his captivating soul/pop blend. He debuted with his album “Something Greater” in 2014, played SXSW 2017 and has his music licensed for TV use.

With a sparkling funky groove, his new single is breathing a soulful 80s vibe. Taken from his upcoming album “Love Odyssey”, expected to drop soon, it opens with delectable horns directing the melody to the sweltering synths and infectious rhythm. And with his Michael Jackson-touched vocals singing about lover’s nicknames for each other, this feel-good jam is glittering with a vintage-dipped sonic joy.

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MILENA – “Higher Hopes”

Born and raised in Montenegro, this London-based silky songstress grew up with the sounds of Earth, Wind & Fire and Dave Matthews. She plays classical guitar and piano and performed on TV and on stage. Inspired by the music of her youth as well as new artists like Amber Mark and Emily King, she set out to create an unique blend of jazzy, soulful pop. She debuted with her 2017 album “Everyday”.

Instantly enchanting with a smooth acoustic piano and her velvety voice, her new single is a track of outstanding auditory beauty. The title-track of her upcoming EP, to be released on May 25th, elevates a 70s and 80s influence to a higher sonic level. Wrapping a satiny ballad in soulful pop hues, she delivers her message of hope with a magical melody, charmed vocal grace and ear-stroking elegance.

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Jackson Breit – “Circles”

Growing up with music in his life, from playing trumpet in his school’s jazz band to starting a rap group in high school, this eclectic singer, songwriter and producer has always been performing. With a genre-hopping sound blending pop, soul and hiphop, he debuted with “Sunny Side” in 2015 and moved from Virginia Beach to L.A.. He also worked with artists like Bazanji, Carneyval and MARO.

Serving up an appetizing feel-good recipe of salubrious flavors, his new single is the perfect mixture of sonic ingredients. Taken from his EP “Friction”, it infuses a taste of pop with a sprinkling of R&B, a hint of soul and a dash of hiphop. With a mellow guitar, a chilled rhythm and soulful vocals completing the modern production, this gentle jam is an easygoing, ear-stroking auditory cocktail.

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Claire Ridgely – “Can We Be Friends?”

Orginally from Northern Virginia, USA, but now based in Montreal, Canada, this eclectic singer and songwriter has had her voice featured on many DJ projects of the likes of Said The Sky, Pat Lok and Robotaki. She took to the stage with the latter at Osheaga in 2019. Also focussing her creative energy on a solo career, she debuted her catchy indie-pop sound on her 2018 single “Days Under The Sun”.

Employing the healing power of music, her new single highlights a traumatic experience from her childhood. In order to balance the heavy subject, she dipped her story in an infectious, danceable groove. With a funky rhythm, authentic, poptastic vocals and a touch of neon disco violins, this effortlessly blends her honest, inspirational storytelling with a vibrant, upbeat and foot-tappin’ tune.

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Emily Zeck – “Run Right Back”

Hailing from Vero Beach, Florida, this radiant singer and songwriter grew up dividing her time between surfing and playing music. As a teen she started using her popular Instagram account, That Pineapple Girl, to promote her music and share her love for the beach and surfing. In 2015 she debuted with the beach-friendly single “Pacific Blue” and featured on “After Midnight” by KLYMVX in 2017.

With a fresh, sunlit acoustic guitar and her effervescent vocals, her cheery new single sounds like the first sip of a tropical cocktail on a sweltering beach. Smooth, laid-back and basking in golden sunshine, it’s the added infectious rhythm and her contemporary, luminous voice that surfs over the sonic swells and make this sunny tune a sparkling summertime jam that your ears will keep running back to.

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