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Sheila & The Kit – “Time Again”

Bo Koek and Suzanne Kipping wanted to create a live act with music that they themselves would dance to. With the added musicality of Ralf Pouw and Chris Doyle this infectious Dutch synthpop band from Amsterdam was born. They created a nostalgia-dipped, synth-driven sound, soaked in the colorful 80s and introduced it on their debut single “Homeschool Sweethearts” back in 2017.

Their latest single takes the listener on a neon-laced journey without the need for a Delorean. Dipping their signature synths in more poppy 80s hues, it’s a high-energy, musical pastiche of the neon decade. Reminiscent of the feelgood pop of Madonna or Whitney Houston, it also has a slight italo-disco vibe, making it a catchy retro dancefloor filler you want to hear time and time again.

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Marie Naffah – “Let Me Wilt”

When she uploaded a YouTube video back in 2014, this London-based singer and songwriter could not possibly have imagined what would follow. Within weeks she was named MTV’s Unsigned Artist Of The Year and a star was born. Now, after creating a project focussing on disability in the music industry and selling out London’s The Lexington, she’s ready to officially release her debut single.

This masterful debut kicks off with a smooth, acoustic piano and a soft cymbal accompanying her impassioned, soulful vocal flair. It’s followed by the swelling sounds of perky percussion and stylish violins, laying the foundation for her enchanting, yet booming voice to sing the poetically crafted, encouraging lyrics, making this an extraordinary neo-soul trip, which won’t wilt, but bloom!

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The Niceguys – “King Of The Street”

For over a decade these two Swiss producers and DJ’s have been spinning the wheels of steel, generating mixes in which Future Funk, HipHop and Bass meet. Known for embellishing their sets with their own remixes and mash-ups, they’ve become the most frequently booked Swiss DJ team. Annually they release “Beats On Decks”, a mix of pure funk, influenced by both classics and current trends.

By blending catchy Future Funk with a vintage edge and wrapping it in a contemporary production, their latest original single is a groovelicious surprise. Enriched with the powerful, Neo-Soul vocals of Leo Napier, the slick bass slaps, infectious guitar riffs and lively handclaps ride the vigorously buoyant beats, spawning an exhilarating, high-energy retro jam which sounds familiar, funky and fresh.

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Brittany Campbell – “Alright”

The term Multi-Talented doesn’t even begin to describe the plethora of diverse skills this award-winning artist possesses. She’s a singer, songwriter, actress, producer and a gifted animator. Apart from releasing innovative music since her 2011 debut EP “Nerd”, she played a part in Spike Lee’s “She’s Gotta Have It”, animates music video’s and is a cast member of the stage production of Hamilton.

Blending silky soul, velvet funk and retro R&B into a modern track is no small feat, but her latest single makes it sound effortless. The 80s tinted melody has a bracing beat, refreshing harmonies, funky guitar chords and lively synths forging an intoxicatingly dreamy Soulscape for her intense, sultry vocals to dance over. Taken from her debut album “Stay Gold”, this groove is way more than alright.

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Carter & The Capitals – “One Step From Magic”

Since forming in 2015, this Canadian five-piece funk group from Edmonton has been exciting audiences across the country with their high energy live performances. Fusing the most danceable elements of pop and funk, they’ve created a vigorous sound of virulant melodies and classic soul influenced vocals. After releasing some catchy singles, they are currently working on their debut album.

The first seductively smooth single of the album sounds a bit like what would happen if you put fierce Earth, Wind & Fire-style funk in a blender with suave Classic Motown soul and added a twist of contemporary glitz. With the soul-drenched falsetto vocals of lead singer Lindon Carter gliding over cheerful guitar riffs, a funky rhythm and red-hot retro synths, this infectious jam is pure musical magic.

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Emma Hern – “Love Is Killing Me”

Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, this thrilling retro rock and soul diva is an electrifying tour-de-force. She moved to music capital Nashville after graduating from Boston’s Berklee College Of Music, in order to broaden her musical realm. With an exhilarating sound dipped in late 60s and early 70s rock, blues and soul, she brought her creative vision to life with a commanding, yet stylish flamboyance.

Coated in a layer of contemporary production, her debut single takes those vintage pop/rock tones and turns them into a dynamic dose of retro charm. Bridging the decades, her fiery, soul-soaked, powerhouse vocals soar over a high-spirited melodious feast of vivacious rhythms and exuberant horns, making it an auditory spectacular of scintillant bubblegum pop/rock with a bit of a soulful bite.

From her upcoming self-titled debut EP, to be released on 11 May 2018:

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