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Lily & Madeleine – “Can’t Help The Way I Feel”

Indianapolis-native sisters Lily and Madeleine Jurkiewicz first started singing together as high school students and uploading home videos of covers to YouTube, which caught the attention of producer Paul Mahern. He invited them to his studio, where they recorded their debut EP “The Weight Of The Globe”. Having explored genres from folk to pop, they’ve released three full-length albums.

The third teaser of their upcoming fourth album “Canterbury Girls”, to be released on 22nd of February, sees the siblings diving into all things retro. Reminiscent of the legendary Motown female groups of the swinging 60s, it’s an upbeat soul trip with joyous handclaps, catchy rhythm and vintage keys. With their sparkling, multi-faceted, mellifluous harmonies, it’s a far out, groovy jam.

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KAWALA – “Runaway”

This North-London Indie-Pop quintet got started by vocalist Jim Higson and Daniel McCarthy, while they were studying at Leeds College Of Music. A few months later they dropped out to form the band. They released their debut EP “D.I.L.Y.D.” in 2018, which had over 9 million streams. They’ve played several festivals and are going to support Dodie on her UK and Ireland tour in March 2019.

This scrumptious taster of their upcoming EP “Counting The Miles” is an infectiously rhythmic earworm. Blending some shimmering, early noughties acoustic guitar with a lively afrobeat and their slick two-part harmonies, it takes its Paul Simon-esque influence, dips it in a contemporary indie-folk bath and emerges as a sprightly, sun-drenched musical gem that will make you forget your winter blues.

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HARLI – “Be Me”

This Australian singer and songwriter from Adelaide has been gathering experience on the music scene for 15 years. She’s grown from singing jazz scales at the age of four, to being a successful performer, who played the Adelaide fringe and stage shows like the sold-out show “Her Soul”. She created an intoxicating electronic alt-pop sound and released her debut single “Satisfied” in 2018.

Taken from her debut EP “Almost Home”, her latest single is a gorgeous electronic soundscape with a distinct hypnotic quality. With a mesmerizing beat, sleek fingersnaps and ethereal synths forging a transcendent musical realm, her enchanting, fragile and alluring vocals narrate the lyrical recounts of her personal experiences and make this a sultry slice of sublime celestial charm.

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Justine Blanchet – “Strong”

This 17-year young, Quebec-native, Canadian country singer and songwriter has been performing since the age of 5. She’s also an accomplished multi-instrumentalist, playing piano, guitar and saxophone. Influenced by country legends like Shania Twain and Carrie Underwood, she first showcased her warm and vigorous vocals on her infectious 2017 debut single “Sing Like No One’s Watching”.

Drawing the listener into her cheerful, upbeat world from the word go, her latest single is a catchy earworm, filled to the brim with delicious country twang. With plucky verses and an invigorating chorus, a high tempo rhythm and the virtuosity of the guitars pumping an exhilarating pulse through the song, it’s the fiery power of her versatile vocals which make this pure country excellence.

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After Funk – “The Mess We’ve Become”

This Toronto-based funk and soul quartet has been dubbed ‘the grooviest band from north of the border’, since they formed back in 2011. They first met when they all attended the University Of Western Ontario. Their self-titled debut EP was released in 2014. Since then, they’ve taken their electrifying live show on the road and completed their premier coast-to-coast tour of America.

This velvety taster of their upcoming third album “Santa Barbara”, which is due to drop in February 2019, is a buttery smooth, vintage-soaked soul ballad. With an intricate instrumentation of mellow rhythm, flavorful retro guitar plucks and rich organ tones, it’s the perfect foundation for Yannick Allwood’s incredible, impassioned vocals, making this intense soul gem anything but a mess.

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Hannah Grace – “With You”

Hailing from Bridgend in South Wales, this millennial songstress is gifted with a timeless, decade-spanning vocal dexterity. Steeped in melancholy, as well as soaring with panache, her voice bridges jazz, gospel, blues and folk. She supported Hozier on his tour and releases her music through Gabrielle Aplin’s label Never Fade Records. Her debut EP “Meant To Be Kind” was released in 2014.

Her latest single wraps a smooth blend of pop, jazz and a touch of gospel around her awe-inspiring, soulful voice to create something truly exquisite. The melodious mix of stirring, organic piano, a vitalizing beat and a hint of horns give it a delightful, retro flavor, while the stunning choral harmonies and her dazzling, vintage-dipped vocals make it a beautiful, jaw-dropping musical delicacy full of charm.

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