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Laura Jean Anderson – “Love You Most”

Hailing from Olympia, Washington, this L.A.-based singer and songwriter was born into a strict Mormon family with a ready-made rebellious streak. Describing herself as “too punk for Mormons, too Mormon for the punk kids” she went out to discover her own path. She developed her voice through church, classical training at CalArts and busking, creating a genre-spanning sound rooted in Rock ‘n’ Roll.

Her latest single is a gloriously sounding, musical enigma. At its core it’s dipped in a slick 50s vibe, complete with enchanting orchestration and an AM Radio effect, but it is so much more. Delicate drums, velvety strings and choral harmonies give it its vintage sound while supporting her passionate, soul-infused vocals telling a love story about heartbreak and denial, all while retaining a modern edge.

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Cecilia Kallin – “Station”

This Swedish singer, songwriter and model started her music career in 2010 as singer and guitarist in the Folk-Pop band Timoteij. She’s written dozens of songs for both Swedish and Norwegian artists and entered the National Song Contests of Sweden with Timoteij and Norway with In Fusion. Now also debuted as a jewelry designer, she released her first solo single “Runaway” in January 2018.

Set on a train, her third single takes a laid-back modern Pop song and tells the love story of a tough relationship, approached from two possible scenarios. Breezy guitar plucks and sprightly fingersnaps guide her lighthearted, smooth vocals through a beautifully polished, mellow melody and with the addition of a mild, yet lively drum, this is a dreamy bite of a delicious contemporary Pop pie.

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KATIS – “Touches”

British singer and songwriter Phoebe Katis was commisioned in 2014 to write “All Of My Life”, the only piece of music in the BAFTA and BIFA Award winning movie “Kajaki: The True Story”. Taking her career to a new level, she adopted the moniker KATIS and released her debut studio single “Promises” earlier this year, launching a neoteric blend of soul and funk-infused, nostalgic pop.

Her sophomore single is an eclectic mix of different styles, effortlessly marrying together into an invigorating injection of pure musical bliss. With a complex tribal rhythm driving the song, it’s enriched with some electro touches, crisp guitar plucks and contemporary R&B-style harmonies. Showcasing her silky, seductive vocals, its fresh and lively sound makes for an exhilarating groove.

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Unknown Chapters – “Losing My Mind”

This brand spanking new five-piece band from London was formed late 2017 by Italian born guitarist Lorenzo Calvo. They’ve created their own, univocal sound by blending Indie-Pop tunes with touches of Funk-Rock. They’ve also found their way onto the London live circuit, playing renowned venues such as Nambucca and The Water Rats. Their debut EP is due to drop later in the year.

Their impressive debut single instantly launches into a highly infectious funky groove and immediately sets the pace for the rest of this catchy track. Supplementing their funkalicious folly are some Maroon 5-adjacent indie-pop vibes and even a surprising rap bridge teasing the rousing rhythm and frisky guitar strums. With this jumping jam they’ve started a new chapter of the set Indie-Rock scene.

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Doe Paoro – “Over”

Behind Doe Paoro is Los Angeles-based pop singer and songwriter Sonia Kreitzer, who is a self-taught pianist and vocalist. She’s traveled through the Himalayas, spending several weeks in silent meditation and finding inspiration from Lhamo. Creating an inspirational hybrid of a myriad of decade-spanning genres, such as pop, soul, R&B and dubstep, she released her debut “Slow To Love” in 2012.

Taken from her upcoming album “Soft Power”, to be released on October 19th, her latest single pays tribute to the smoldering soul of the 60s. Recorded in London with a live band, she’s dipped her seductive, smoky vocals in harmonies akin to The Ronettes. With a slick beat, playful piano and singing guitars, this is an emotive throwback to the heart-wrenching love songs of the 60s.

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The Beths – “You Wouldn’t Like Me”

New-Zealand singer, songwriter and guitarist Elizabeth Stokes and high-school pal guitarist Jonathan Pierce met bassist Benjamin Sinclair and drummer Ivan Luketina-Johnston at University where they all studied Jazz. They started a project exploring Pop and Rock sounds of their youth, by creating their own, guitar-heavy, Indie-Rock style. They released their debut EP “Warm Blood” in 2016.

This appetizing taster of their first full-length album “Future Me Hates Me” is quite an exhilarating slice of guitar heaven. Blending rousing contemporary Indie-Pop with touches of 60s Guitar-Rock, gives it an unique, full-bodied sound. With a summery melody and whimsical lyrics playing with the stirring drums and the rich electric guitar hooks, you can’t help but like this vitalizing Rock groove.

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