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NINA – “The Calm Before The Storm”

Born and raised in Berlin, this German synth-pop singer and songwriter began singing at the age of six, which led to classical training as a teen. Now London-based, her single “We Are The Wild Ones” from 2013 was used in the SyFy series “Being Human”. Her first UK tour followed in the next year and she supported Erasure on the US leg of their Violet Flame Tour. She recently toured with Parallels.

Her latest single is a musical time-machine, which takes the listener straight back to the synth-heavy sphere that is the 1980s. Splashing neon-colored electronic pop-rock over an infectious oscillating rhythm and the retro howling rock guitars creates some vibrant vintage vibes for her sultry and zesty vocals to dance over and make this a vigorous groove which will take your ears by storm.

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Daniel Hardin – “All She Wrote”

This Athens, Georgia-based singer, songwriter and guitarist crafts his songs organically and from the heart. Having spent most of his high school years learning how to build guitars, record music and write songs, he began to play sold-out local venues. Inspired by John Mayer, Joe Bonamassa and BB King, he blends blues, rock, pop and soul into an irresistible fusion of pure, impassioned tunes.

Adding a funky layer to some fiery southern blues, his latest single digs deep into your soul and sets it ablaze. With its infectious rhythm and thrilling guitar riffs creating an ear-popping eruption of musical dynamics, its the emotive quality of his authentic and titillating vocals and the vivacious howling electric guitar solo, which truly takes this blues-rock groove to uncharted melodic realms.

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Ivy Alex – “Waterfalls”

Hailing from Saint Petersburg, Florida, this gifted singer, songwriter, pianist and composer chooses to use her music to tell wide-ranging stories, chronicling any and all topics like heartbreak, wisdom, love and passion. She got a degree in film scoring from Berklee College Of Music and created a style not bound by any specific genre. It fuses R&B with jazz, pop and soul, spawning a fresh new sound.

Her latest single takes the listener on an emotional journey through her prodigious virtuosity. Centered around her exquisite piano play, this Alicia Keys-reminiscent R&B jewel surpasses even itself in its artistry. With a sparkling orchestration accompanying her sultry, soul-infused and sumptuous vocals, this intricate melodic masterpiece is a poignant piece of harmonious heaven.

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Josh Hoyer & Soul Colossal – “Love Song”

This five-piece band was formed by front man Josh Hoyer in 2012. By combining the sounds of Stax, Motown and New Orleans blues, they cross musical boundaries both in style and era. Ranging from raucous funk to smooth soul, they’ve taken their dazzling, authentic sound on the road with their electrifying live shows and opened for legends such as George Clinton, Charles Bradley and Booker T. Jones.

Written about and for bass-player Benjamin Kushner, who is battling stage 4 Lymphoma, their latest single is an empowering, vintage-dipped soul ballad. Inspired by the classic 60s soul sound, the mellow rhythm, smooth guitars, a touch of organ and stirring horns blend together into a lavish orchestral smooth groove and with the retro-grit of Josh’s vocals, this is an inspirational gem.

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BAD – “Refresher”

New York-based songwriters and producers Julia Brex and Jackson Hoffman have been creating Pop songs together for other artists for over 8 years. Searching for a place to indulge in their shared passion for classic Funk music, they combined those vintage flavors with some punchy Pop sensibilities and an impressive group of talented musicians into the exhilarating sound of BAD.

Their debut single is a funkalicious taster of their upcoming EP “GOOD” and blasts onto the music scene with verve. Sparkling with a multitude of sweet retro soaked orchestral pizzazz – from the highly infectious rhythm, via the sizzling synths, to the blazing brass – and with Julia’s soul-dipped, spirited vocal energy, this is a red-hot, invigorating Funk fiesta with some added oomph.

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Maya By Name – “Rose Petals”

Born in Buffalo, Maya Gabrielle Satterwhite or Maya By Name, is a singer, songwriter, director, model and actress who developed an infatuation for the stage at a young age. She started recording original music in 2014 and released her acoustic debut single “To You, From Me” a year later. She build her R&B, hip-hop and funk influenced sound and went on to open for R&B artist Tank in 2017.

Taken from her recently released, deeply personal project “She”, which encompasses lyrical accounts of her battle with depression and coping with several medical diagnoses, her latest single is an empowering R&B anthem. Built around an enchanting acoustic piano and a mellow rhythm, it’s her hypnotic, bewitching vocals which truly make this an inspirational piece of pure aural beauty.

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