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Julia Calvin – “Is It?”

Originally from Costa Rica and now New York City-based, this singer and songwriter started classical piano training aged 7. Since then she’s lived in Tanzania and various places in the USA. During her high school years she attended the Interlochen Center for the Arts summer camp and discovered songwriting. In 2019 she won the BMI Foundation’s Peermusic Latin Scholarship Award. Inspired by Ray Lamontagne, Talking Heads and Maggie Rogers, she debuted with “Getting Stoned” in 2022.

Singing about the chasm between everything you give and how little you get in return, her new single is about how to overcome being a people-pleaser for your own good. Blending dreamy pop with an intimate indie-folk touch, this airy song consists of atmospheric layers of a bouncy rhythm, hazy synths and delicate acoustic guitar. And with the addition of intensifying orchestral strings and her velvety, ethereal vocals, dipped in authenticity, this tune radiates a reassuring warmth.

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Scott Quinn – “Overdrawn”

Yorkshire-born, this singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist splits his time between London and Berlin. Blessed with an aptitude for playing music, he plays double bass, piano and guitar. He studied Music Production at Leeds College of Music and has (co)written songs for prominent artists like Zara Larsson, BTS and Keith Urban. He also played festivals such as Reading + Leeds and Young Talent. Inspired by Billy Joel, The Beatles and Elton John, he debuted with “There For You” in 2016.

Singing about the moment when we realize that a relationship is not working but we’re continuing regardless, his new single reminds us that sometimes the answer is to protect ourselves and to let go. Taken from his upcoming album “Being Human”, expected on October 2nd, he poured pure emotion into an acoustic piano. Later joined by mellow drums and mellifluous strings completing the heartrending melody, it’s the vulnerability in his heartfelt vocals that make this a timeless tune.

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Inayah – “Choose”

Born in Houston, this singer and songwriter began singing at the age of 2 thanks to a very musical family. She grew up listening to classic soul, while Stevie Wonder’s “Sir Duke” was the foundation of her wanting to pursue music. She got her professional start singing jingles for a jingle company. Uploading covers to social media led to a remake of Ella Mai’s “Boo’d Up” going viral. Inspired by legends like Aretha Franklin, Anita Baker and Johnnie Taylor, she released her debut “Fairy Tale” in 2018.

Singing about a lover making her choose between love and her music, her new single tells the relatable tale of having to deal with the clash between head and heart. Accompanying the emotion-laden lyrics is a smooth, contemporary R&B melody. With a resonant rhythm guiding us through the song, it’s the layering of electronic elements and warm guitars that fuse together in an understated soundscape. And with her soulful vocals, this polished groove is an honest and reassuring gem.

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Naima Adams – “All I Ever Wanted”

Hailing from an Italian-American background, raised in Rome and now London-based, this singer and songwriter grew up with old jazz and soul records. She studied at Berklee College of Music in Boston and moved to London to attend the London College of Music. Since then she’s performed alongside Sampa The Great and Angelique Kidjo, played festivals like Love Supreme and Glastonbury and appeared on TV shows like Later With Jools Holland. She released her debut “Fragile” in 2024.

Exploring confronting past disappointments and the tough process of rebuilding oneself, her new single is an intimate account of dealing with her personal challenges and reclaiming her inner strength. Taken from her upcoming EP “When We Let Go”, expected on May 27th, this jazzy, indie-R&B song is dipped in a soulful swagger. With a layered production of resonant percussion, sunlit guitars and her warm and textured vocals, this alluring tune champions reflection and resilience.

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JCCutter – “Vegas Days”

Based in New Mexico, this country-rock singer and songwriter grew up in a musical family, playing music with his father and brothers on the bass guitar. Interested in songwriting early on, he realized that lyrics are a form of poetry that moves sonically. Since the start of his career he’s played venues such as Stoney’s Rockin’ Country and the 2025 Las Vegas Songwriters Festival. Inspired by artists like Clint Black, Chris LeDoux and Bon Jovi, he debuted with “Shutdown Pawns” in 2025.

Lyrically taking us along on a Las Vegas adventure, his new single highlights that, despite the excitement in the moment, gambles often have consequences we carry home with us. Wrapped in an upbeat country-rock swagger, the song is filled with an insatiable energy. With wild guitars, fervent rhythm and a dollop of twang forging a slick and gritty sound, it’s the imposing vivacity of his storytelling vocals that make this country-rock groove sound anthemic and highly infectious.

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lùisa – “Summer In The Woods”

Originally from Hesse and now based in Hamburg, this German singer and songwriter grew up in a music-loving household, listening to her parents’ vinyl collection. At 15 she started playing the guitar and by 16 had written her first original song. Since then she’s played festivals like Iceland Airwaves and Citadel Music Festival and opened for Simply Red, Arlo Parks and Alanis Morissette. Inspired by Fleetwood Mac, Sade and Kate Bush, she released her debut album “One Youth Ago” in 2013.

Reminding us that the magic and mystery of life is still present under-neath the pressures of the modern world, her new single reaches out to nature to find that lost enchantment. Taken from her upcoming album “Call Me The Witch”, expected on April 10th, this indie-pop song blends organic and electronic elements. With a touch of nostalgia from the shimmering guitars, airy synths and breezy, elegant vocals, this ethereal, yet bouncy tune forges an opulent, infectious soundscape.

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