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Durand Jones & The Indications – “Morning In America”

This vibrant quintet met as students at Indiana University in Bloomington back in 2012 and drips of late 60s/early 70s soul. Influenced by the likes of Jackie Wilson, Curtis Mayfield and The Impressions, they mash gospel, R&B and pop together with their strings-infused, vintage soul sound. They released their self-titled debut album in 2016, which was recorded for $452.11 and a case of beer.

The first tasty morsel of their upcoming sophomore album “American Love Call”, which is to be released on March 1st, shines a light on life in modern-day America, through their old-soul sound. The laid-back groove of the rhythmic drums, mellowed strings and a touch of brass envelope Durand’s passionate, soul-infused vocals, giving it a powerful, retro-styled vitality and a glimmer of hope.

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Miss Audrey – “1985”

This Texas-born singer and songwriter grew up in Mexico and now calls Nashville home. Inspired by 50s eclectic singer and songwriter Dion DiMucci, who incorporated doo-wop, rock, R&B and blues elements into his music, she finds her musical passion in various genres and decades. She developed a catchy, soul-touched 80s pop sound and released her debut EP “Lost In Love” in 2017.

The title of her new single promises to be a celebration of the 1980s and it doesn’t disappoint. It’s a neon waterfall of invigorating retro synths, a very infectious beat and frisky guitar strums. Reminiscent of the upbeat cinematic songs of the decade, the melody is a right earworm and with her cheerful vocals dancing over the jaunty tune, she managed to catch the essence of the 80s in a single song.

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Alexis Evans – “I Made A Deal With Myself”

Apart from great wines, Bordeaux has also produced this exciting new Anglo-French singer, songwriter and musician. He grew up surrounded by Afro-American music and his father taught him to play the guitar. He won the Cognac Blues Passions prize aged 17 for his project “Jumping To The Westside”. In 2016 he released his debut alubm “Girl Bait” and is known as “enfant prodige of soul”.

His delectable new single is a refreshing wave of vintage soul. Taken from his upcoming album “I’ve Come A Long Way”, to be released on March 8th, it takes the passion and the power of 60s soul, adds a touch of Rhythm ‘n’ Blues and blends it with a bouncy beat and blazing brass. His rousing retro-styled voice vitalizes your very core and reveals why he is heralded as the next big thing in soul.

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Adia Victoria – “Different Kind Of Love”

Born in South Carolina, this American singer, songwriter and poet started exploring wide-ranging music from Kurt Cobain to Miles Davis while she was in high school. Infected by the musical bug, she moved to New York in search of her own sound. The gift of a guitar led to her expermenting with blues music. Now based in Nashville, she debuted with the single “Stuck In The South” in 2016.

The latest taster of her upcoming second album “Silences”, which is due to be released on February 22nd, is a fiery and enigmatic slice straight out of the mid-60s. The punchy rhythmic beat, sleek vintage electro-guitars and the sexy sax make you feel transported to the swinging sixties, while her bewitching, sensuous vocals add a hot and steamy side to this  dark, lustful gothic-blues groove.

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RHONDA – “Couldn’t Say Yes”

This German quintet has been on the music scene since their debut album “Raw Love” hit the German album charts back in 2014 and enamored both soul as pop lovers alike. While the band is based in Hamburg, singer Milo Milone is living in Los Angeles and records all vocals in her garage. Their second album “Wire” followed in 2017, showing off their eclectic mix of soul, punk and pop.

Taken from their third album “You Could Be Home Now”, their latest single merges vintage soul with a touch of 60s psychedelia and wraps it in a grandiose cinematic sound. They first put a spell on you with a haunting 60s soul groove, before hooking your ears with a rousing chorus, while being enchanted by the intense, sumptuous vocals, conjuring an intoxicating tune you can only say yes to.

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The Motet – “Highly Compatible”

This seven-piece band from Denver, Colorado wants to unlock another world with their music and have been playing their innovative vigorous funk and sparkling soul fusion since 1998. In that time they released eight full-length albums and played a myriad of sold-out shows and festivals, including All Good Music Festival, as well as The Filmore in San Francisco and Brooklyn Bowl in New York.

Their deliciously funky new single is an tantalizing teaser of their upcoming album “Death Or Devotion”, which is due to drop on January 25th. Influenced by the disco grooves of the late 70s, it’s got a rousing rhythm, shimmering string section and red-hot blazing brass and with the spirited, soul-soaked vocals of lead-singer Lyle Divinsky, this is a highly compatible discolicious retro-funk party.

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