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Orla Gartland – “I Go Crazy”

This 23-year young Irish rose is a singer and songwriter who has been playing music since she was 5 and started taking guitar lessons aged 12. Influenced by legends such as Joni Mitchell and Imogen Heap, she creates a folk pop sound which is uniquely hers. Initially posting videos online, she’s opened for Kodaline and Gabrielle Aplin and released her debut single “Devil On My Shoulder” in 2012.

With a distinct Stevie Nicks vibe poured into her own alt-pop style, her latest single takes you to the edge of her boundless musicality. Channeling the emotions of unrequited love, her impassioned vocals tell a poignant and relatable story. A pulsating beat drives the vitalizing guitar chords and rousing synths into a modern yet retro-tinged organic pop tune, which is invigorating and fresh.

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Moorea Masa & The Mood – “Ever Moving”

This talented singer, songwriter and guitarist was born to be a musician. A Portland, Oregon native, she learned to sing in church and grew up with Soul, R&B and Folk music. Wanting to spread love through her music, she returned from studying in the UK to start her career writing and performing her original material as well as recording with artists such as The Decemberists and touring with KD Lang.

The second taster of her upcoming album is dipped in elegant, creamy smooth vibes. With her infatuating, almost hypnotic voice as a seductive focal point, the highly polished instrumentation of warm percussion, sleek guitar and subtle organ tones wraps itself around her lustrous vocal presence. Both soothing and uplifting, it gently strokes your eardrums while filling you with love.

From her upcoming debut album “Shine A Light”, to be released on 11 May 2018:

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WOWH – “Lipstick”

London-based duo Nick Harrison and Toby Couling are both multi-instrumentalists and producers in their own right, but decided to join forces and combine their shared interest in songwriting, pop music and synthesisers into a rejuvenating sound of layered harmonies and intricate production, laced with a touch of soul. Recording in their own studio, they’re self-releasing the results to the world.

The latest fruit of their labor is a celebration of mellow, funky, summertime grooves. With a breezy feel from the cheeky fingersnaps and a jaunty beat, the buttery-smooth synths coast over the vintage-inspired bass plucks, generating a cheerful, velveteen soundscape in which the carefree, soulful vocals and joyous harmonies can snuggle up to the sunlit melody and give it a great, big smooch.

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Freedust – “Jump Up And Down”

Daniele Carmosino met singer Lisa Widmark, when he overheard her singing a Bob Marley song while attending the same university in London in 2015. They headed to Daniele’s home studio and began creating their own kind of music. Inspired by the retro sounds of 30s and 40s Swing, they soaked them in age-old samplers and state-of-the-art electronics to forge a timeless retro-pop style.

Taken from their same-titled debut EP, their latest single is the sum of adding the grooviness of the swinging 60s to the buoyant beats of the notorious 90s. Akin to “History Repeating” by Propellerheads, the sprightly guitar strums and the airy, soul-infused vocals add a vintage flavor to the bouncy, contemporary rhythm, creating a whimsical and infectious groove that will have you jumping for joy!

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Tilde – “I Think I Made You Up In My Head”

Hailing from Gothenburg, Sweden, this singer, songwriter and pianist was born with music in her heart. She started playing piano aged 5 and wrote her first song aged 9. A serious illness in her late teens temporarily halted her career, but she’s back better than ever. Inspired by legends such as Nina Simone, Carole King and Solomon Burke, her music is a synthesis of soul, rock, folk and pop.

The first taster of her debut album, which is to be released in the Autumn, is fanciful retro-tinged pop. The complex instrumentation, from the haunting bass plucks to the intricate percussion, is inspired and mesmerizing. Her gorgeous, organic vocals with a soulful edge sound sensitive and honest. When the two meet, it creates an one-of-a-kind auditory adventure of pure musical allure.

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Maya Killtron – “Satin Sheets”

This uber-talented Canadian songstress is not just a singer and songwriter, but she’s also made her mark as an accomplished DJ and violinist. Influenced by the likes of Prince and Teena Marie, her songs are draped in vintage flair, spanning a diverse mix of soul, funk, disco, pop and R&B across the decades. She’s gearing up to release her first full-length album “Never Dance Alone” later in 2018.

On her latest single she time-travels back to the notorious 90s with a high-energy R&B belter. On a bed of sizzling synths, a bouncy beat and a funky bass, her soulful, satiny vocals radiate bright gleaming sunbeams, despite singing about an affair with a man who’s already involved. With stirring old-school R&B vibes sparking a myriad of musical memories, it’s a slick summertime jam.

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