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Bourbon Avenue – “Fighting With My Thoughts”

Created around the multi-talented singer, composer and drummer Marlon Pichel, this Dutch four-piece band has been impressing audiences with their ingenious blend of soul, Motown, funk and jazz, all laced with a touch of pop. Having extensively performed live and opening for Dutch soul singer Giovanca, they released their album “Livin’ & Lovin'” in 2016, which was received with rave reviews.

Taken from their EP “The Boston Recordings”, their latest single takes their soul-dripping sound to new heights. By infusing the buttery-smooth funky bassline with some emotive blues, they laid the basis for an exhilarating musical experience. The howling rock guitar, blazing brass and the raw, passionate vocals add an unexpected edge to its summery feel, making it a refreshingly seductive gem.

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Sophia Scott – “Quit”

Born in Boulder, Colorado, this singer/songwriter was raised on a steady diet of classic rock, R&B and country/soul. She immersed herself in music, from Tom Petty to Mariah Carey, but it would be Shania Twain who lit the way to her edgy country/pop style. While initially posting covers on YouTube, she poured her creative lyrical skills and her musical prowess into fresh, original songs.

Proving that less is definitely more, her latest single combines upbeat pop with a touch of tasty country twang. Vibrant electric guitar plucks, frisky fingersnaps and a virulant beat is all she needs to forge an invigorating pop song with lots of bounce. Singing vividly relatable lyrics, her warm, yet powerful vocals glide over the melody, spawning a dynamic earworm you just can’t quit.

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Nicki French – “Steal The Crown”

Born in Carlisle, this British songbird and actress extensively performed on the club circuit, before she rocketed to stardom with her version of Bonnie Tyler’s “Total Eclipse Of The Heart” in 1995. Several hit singles on, she represented the UK at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2000. Her last single “Teardrops (On The Disco Floor)” reached the top spot of the iTunes Vocal Chart in 2017.

Hang the glitterball in the throne room, ’cause with her latest single she is claiming her rightful place as disco royalty. Dipped in vintage Studio 54 vibes, the infectious beats, lush violins and indulgent synths soak the song in sumptuous 70s grooves and with her fierce vocals being the jewel in the crown, she is ready for her coronation on this delicious disco spectacular in all its retro majesty.

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Rob Drabkin – “It’s A Beautiful Day”

You don’t hear very often that the musical Chicago would change the life of a biochemist, but that’s what happened to this versatile singer and songwriter from Denver, Colorado. He decided to put aside his aspirations of becoming a doctor and focus on music full-time. Donning a signature 70s afro and playing his six-string acoustic guitar, his music is spirited electro-folk with a hint of rock.

The cinematic musicality of his latest single is intricate and anthemic. Starting slow with mild piano, gentle guitar strums and his formidable gravelly vocals, it soon ascends to a high-spirited, foot-stompin’ tune radiating pure positivity. With a bracing rhythm, ear-tingling harmonies and an uplifting chorus with some Grace VanderWaal-like vibes invoking auditory delight, it’s a beautiful day indeed.

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Emma Cole – “He Will”

Born near Philadelphia, this inspirational and resilliant songbird’s turbulent childhood, in which necessity had her grow up too fast, led to her losing herself for a while. Eventually she sought help and discovered that she had her medicine all along in the shape of music and singing. She chronicled the trials of her teenage years in seven vibrant songs, which make up her invigorating debut EP.

Inspired by legends such as Etta James and Janis Joplin, she soaked her single in the groovy vibes of the swinging 60s. Her vocals are powerful, yet deliciously silky and dance over the Motown-soaked harmonies, bouncy brass and a jumping beat with ease. By mixing the best of the 60s, she’s created an upbeat musical party with veracity and style, which will get you sock hopping all night long.

From her debut EP “If You Don’t Holler, No One Will Hear” (2018):

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Young Thieves – “What You Want”

No need to call the police, because all this electro-pop quartet will steal is your undivided attention and your heart. This brand new band from New York, consisting of Dmitry Libman, Andrew Lynch, Johnny Coryn and songstress Alexandra Amor creates a melodic synth-heavy pop sound, which is bound to stretch their musical boundaries and leave their inimitable mark on the modern music scene.

A contemporary production, dipped in glorious 80s vibes, is the framework of their debut single. With funky guitar plucks, a catchy beat, exhilarating synths and an howling electric guitar solo fusing the pop, funk and disco influences of the neon decade and the modern vocals with a retro edge making the track sounding both vintage and fresh, this musical marvel is exactly what you want.

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