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Saint Raymond – “Carried Away”

Born in Nottingham, Callum Burrows, also known by his stage moniker Saint Raymond, is a British singer and songwriter, who started his career playing small gigs and open mic nights around his hometown. It truly kicked off when he released his debut EP “Escapade” on Gabrielle Aplin‘s label in 2013. He went on to release an album, four EP’s and to support Haim and Ed Sheeran on their UK tour.

The second single of a trilogy of new songs is an exuberant slice of upbeat indie pop bliss. A bouncy beat and playful guitar strums give it a vivacious, toe-tapping quality, while his vibrant and joyous vocals sing about playing with amorous fire and not being worried about getting burnt. The sun-soaked, happy-go-lucky vibe of this summery anthem will easily let you get carried away.

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FLYNN – “Piece Of Mind”

Darren Flynn was born and raised in Ireland, but he started his musical journey in the UK, where he dipped himself in the local HipHop and R&B scene of Bristol. Having gained a reputation as a singer, musician and songwriter by gigging and busking, he moved to London to develop his musical proficiency and hone his Pop-Soul sound. He dropped his debut single “Red Light” early 2018.

His sophomore single is an uplifting, beat-driven ode to self-confidence. The energizing rhythm and the perky piano truly come to life in the catchy chorus, blending together into a bubbly and bouncy summertime jam. With his wide-ranging vocals, soaked in silky soul, coasting the soundwaves, he harmonizes the lyrical voices in his head into an infectious synthesis of  contemporary Pop-Soul.

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REYNA – “Baby Forget It”

Milwaukee-based sisters Victoriah and Hannah Gabriela recorded a song for fun in their basement in 2011, which ended up being used in MTV‘s show “Skins”. Following their unexpected success, they released their debut EP “Bridges And Guns” under the name Vic & Gab in 2012. Now renamed to REYNA, this Texas-born twosome forged a shimmering synthpop sound, filled with vintage flavors.

Their new single is a neon-splashed synthophony of melodic 80s glitz. The reverberating retro synths create a sizzling soundscape, using updated gadgetry to produce an effervescent vintage vibe. Singing about a lover who can’t let go after a dramatic breakup, their dreamy vocal harmonics add a breezy, atmospheric element to this highly infectious, 80s-dipped jam, which is hard to forget.

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Marie Dahlstrom – “Ask About Me”

Now London-based, this Danish singer/songwriter was born with a song in her heart. She was already taking part in song contests aged 11 and got her PhD at the Danish Center For Music In The Brain. Her 2011 debut EP “Feelings” earned her three Scandinavian Soul Awards. With her spine-tingling vocals and skillfully crafted songs, she’s set a new standard for fusing jazz/soul touches with 90s R&B.

The latest teaser of her upcoming EP takes those classic 90s-styled R&B flavors and creates an empowering song all about self-worth. With the addition of some jazzy touches from the organic-sounding acoustic guitar, the sunny vibes of the smooth synths, a refreshing rhythm and soul-drenched vocal harmonies melt together into an infectiously gorgeous, retro-tinged, summertime groove.

From her upcoming EP “Kanel”, to be released 6 July 2018:

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La Félix – “Feel So Good”

Felix Park, aka La Félix, is a New Zealand-based producer who takes French Disco House and dips it in high-octane Nu-Funk vibes. Having been producing since 2010, he’s put his indelible stamp on the modern electronic music scene. Inspired by the likes of Daft Punk and Breakbot, as well as the more classic sounds of Michael Jackson, he’s created a bodacious Nu-Funk sound, soaked in nostalgia.

Celebrating the talkbox tradition, made famous in the 80s by Zapp & Roger, his new single blends those vintage flavors with contemporary electronic artistry. The synth-heavy track has an invigorating rhythm, enriched with funky guitar hooks, while the robotic sound of the talkbox vocals adds a mesmerizing touch to this groovelicious jam, which won’t just make you feel good, but feel great!

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Judith Hill – “The Pepper Club”

The musical journey of this impressive Los Angeles-based singer and songwriter started when she wrote her first song aged 4. She went on to perform with legends such as Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson. Her life as a backup singer has also been featured in the 2013 award-winning documentary film “20 Feet From Stardom”. In 2015 she released her Prince-produced debut album “Back In Time”.

The first taster of her upcoming “Golden Child” album, which is expected to drop later this year, is an exhilarating 70s-soaked funkalicious night out. A vibrant bass and spicy guitar plucks introduce the red-hot, bounteous brass and a toe-tappin’ virulent rhythm for her fierce, electrifying, powerhouse vocals to flirt with, making it an impeccable funkadelic feast with infectious danceability.

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