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Levi Kreis – “Three Words”

This East-Tennessee native multi-talent grew up with the southern gospel sound of his idol Ray Charles. Furthering his musical education, he studied the stage presence and aural class of Brenda Lee, while traveling on her tour bus. He’s had his genre-spanning music featured in various films and TV shows and won a Tony Award for his role as Jerry Lee Lewis in “Million Dollar Quartet” on Broadway.

Highlighting the glory days of Motown with lively, gospel-dipped soul, his new single is bursting with vintage allure. Teasing his upcoming EP “Bad Habit”, expected to drop in 2020, the organic instrumentation of perky piano, bright organ, stirring rhythm and spirited brass create a bustling melody full of salubrious sunshine, while his classic soul-soaked vocals give it an exuberant glow of retro pizzazz.

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Ciara Vizzard – “Is It Okay”

This globetrotting singer and songwriter was born in America, grew up in Paris, lived in Belfast, before settling near London. Her nomadic childhood fueled a plethora of experiences which found their way into her authentic lyricism. In 2017 she released her acclaimed debut EP “Fearless”. Influenced by Nat King Cole, as well as The Spice Girls, she wraps her lyrics in a melodious pop/soul blend.

Opening with smooth, enchanting guitar plucks, her new single is a ravishing R&B gem from the very first note. While the multi-layered, dynamic backing vocals line the aural atmosphere and the easygoing percussion gently bounces along, it’s her sublime, honey-dripping vocals that are putting a spell on your eardrums. Singing about being honest about mixed feelings, this is a mellow treat.

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Shookrah – “Notions”

The five members of this Irish synth-soul outfit created an unique sound that is nestled between R&B, Neo-Soul and Future-Soul. Influenced by the sounds of Thundercat, Solange and Anderson .Paak, they debuted with their EP “Implicit Content” back in 2014. They’ve shared a stage with Billy Ocean, headlined at Cork’s Quarter Block Party and are gearing up to go on a national and European tour.

Adding a sleek, funky vibe to their musical cornucopia of genre-spanning sounds, their new single is overflowing with vibrant luminosity. Taken from their long-awaited, self-titled debut album, to be released on October 25, it’s the aural blend of catchy beats, sweltering synths and the plethora of jazzy guitar strums, matched with sumptuous, soulful vocals, that makes this a lavish, ear-tingling tune.

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William Bolton – “Teasin'”

Hailing from Detroit, this singer, songwriter and producer was born with soul music in his veins. Growing up without a TV, he found his inspiration in the Motown soul of Marvin Gaye, The Supremes and Stevie Wonder. With his own musical blend, known as Electric Soul, he’s toured around Europe, got over 40 million streams and became a festival favorite. He debuted with “Let’s Stay Together” in 2013.

With a reverberating, electronic rhythm bouncing throughout the melody and scintillating synths adding a crisp freshness, his new single is a contemporary fusion of vitalizing pop, funk and soul. Multi-layered with genre-spanning melodious influences, it’s the addition of some disco violins and his smooth and energetic falsetto vocals that make this tantalizing tune tease all of your senses.

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Alexis Taylor – “Bend The Truth”

Born to songwriting parents, this Canadian country-pop songstress grew up with a passion for lyricism and acoustic guitar. Now based in Nashville, she embarked on a tour through Scandinavia in 2016 as opening act for famed singer/songwriter Doug Seegers. Her debut single “Blame The Whiskey” earned her the award for Female Vocalist Of The Year at the Tennessee Music Awards in 2018.

Starting off with a playful guitar riff to prime your eardrums for the musical treat that is to follow, her new single oozes pure country charm. With a driving rhythm, crisp steel guitar and plenty of added twang generating an ear-pleasing, slightly retro-dipped melody, it’s her dazzling vocals, glistening on the soundwaves, that give it a warm buzz and make it honest, infectious and heartfelt.

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Noah Proudfoot & The Botanicals – “Wild One”

Hailing from Asheville, this singer and songwriter put his Major in Creative Writing to good use when creating expressive and inspirational lyrics. His debut album “Sing Sweet World” was released as a solo act in 2016. The formation of the band enabled them to create a soul/rock sound inspired by 70s Traffic and modern Tame Impala. They released their first 5-track EP “Travel Light” in 2018.

Giving contemporary indie-rock a refreshing bath in 70s-scented bubbles, their new single is lathered in rejuvenating effervescence. With a guitar-heavy, ethereal soundscape of infectious percussion and sparkling synths creating a vintage melodic trip, it’s the shimmering vocals conveying the lyrical story and the exquisite instrumental breaks, which make this lively stand-out jam truly shine.

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