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Hatchie – “Sure”

Harriette Pilbeam, better known by her stage-name Hatchie, is a singer/songwriter from Brisbane, Australia. While developing her distinct dream-pop sound, she experimented with combining sugary sweet pop with darker instruments and production, resulting in a complex, multi-layered musical landscape, which is both catchy and mesmerizing.

Her second single is an outstanding example of her accomplished songwriting skills. It effortlessly merges her lyrical story-telling with a cleverly layered lavish melody. Build up with sweeping guitars, silky harmonies and addictive hooks, this exquisite taster of her upcoming “Sugar & Spice” EP, which is to be released early next year, is nothing to be sneezed at.

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Jerry Williams – “Grab Life”

Hailing from Portsmouth, UK, this 21 year old singer/songwriter has been writing music since she was 12 years old and studied classical guitar. She released and self-funded 3 EP’s, the latest being “Let’s Just Forget It” from 2016 which won Best Produced Release at the Unsigned Music Awards. Next year she is going to be performing on the SXSW and The Great Escape music festivals.

Co-written by Nick Atkinson, who also wrote songs for Boyzone and Gabrielle Aplin, Jerry‘s latest single is an upbeat and beautifully constructed pop song. It has well-rounded instrumentation, with playful guitar plucks, an addictive beat, a surprising electric guitar bridge and her beguiling happiness-inducing vocals, which encourages the listener to live life to the full.

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Ryan Brahms – “Love Dealer”

This emerging multi-talented singer, songwriter and musician from New York City is almost a one-man operation. He is a multi-instrumentalist, playing clarinet, saxophone, drums, guitar, bass and piano, he composes and arranges most of his music, writes the lyrics and, of course, performs the songs as well. His sound is an ingenious fusion of classic R&B and pop.

On his current single he added some vintage funk influences to his signature sound, creating an irresistible contemporary song filled with retro touches. Akin to Bruno Mars, this song is an energetic and highly danceable tune. With copious synth action, an infectious rhythm and captivating soulful vocals, he definitely dealt the love for these funky flavors.

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Judd Hoos – “Awake”

Judd Hoos is a five-piece American rock band from Sturgis, South Dakota, consisting of Tyler Bills (vocals), Devin Bills (keyboard, guitar, mandolin), Andy Young (guitar), Shane Funk (drums), and Chris Hornick (bass). While constantly touring the mid-west, they released their debut album “Best Intentions” in 2007 and write and record their songs while on the road.

Their musical style of acoustic Americana rock echoes throughout their new album, but their music is so much more. They incorporate both musical as life influences into their songwriting and production. Their latest single has rugged rock vocals, elaborate guitar play, intoxicating percussion and even a joyous-sounding brass bridge, giving the song a lively, jubilant quality.

From their album “Music In The Dark” (2017):

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Vanessa Jay Mulder – “Magic Love”

Born in Suriname, raised in The Netherlands and now living in Italy, this globetrotting singer, songwriter and dancer has already made quite an impression on the music scene. She appeared as a dancer in music video’s of DeBarge and Raf and opened concerts for Lauryn Hill and Rita Marley. Her new album is an eclectic journey through the different genres she feels inspired by.

Her exhilarating new single is an explosion of bounteous classic 70s disco grooves, filled to the brim with highly addictive beats, velvety violins, vintage bells and distinctive, powerful vocals, reminiscent of Chic, Donna Summer and Chaka Khan. From the first beat it transports the listener to a multi-colored lighted dance-floor under a glitterball with its discolicious jubilance.

From her solo debut album “The Butterfly Experience” (2017):

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Fieu – “Impossible”

Emily Brewis, aka Fieu, is an Australian alternative pop artist and songwriter from Queensland who supplements her dynamic vocals with playing keyboard synths. She released her debut EP “Put It On The Line” back in 2014 and topped the Triple J Unearthed charts. With the addition of her band, her music evolved into well-rounded and powerful synth-based pop.

Her latest single is pure ear-candy, with a happy, upbeat vibe from beginning to end, wrapped in a sultry, vintage ambiance. With an addictive melody, opulent vocal harmonies, an extravagant electric guitar bridge and a riveting chorus, it’s the perfect stage for her stunning, wide-ranging voice. It truly is impossible not to fall in love with this piece of sonic joy again and again.

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