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Lucy Korts – “Stronger”

Hailing from Brisbane, this award-winning Australian singer and songwriter always loved music, but never thought of a musical career. A spontaneous decision to go from singing in the shower to an open mic night changed all that. Since then she’s performed at festivals like the Queensland Flower Festival and won the QUBE Effect Award for ‘Best Original Song’ and ‘Best Performance’. Inspired by artists like Gabrielle Aplin and Maggie Rogers, she released her debut “Cold Hands” in 2018.

Written to provide strength to those who need it and are fighting a silent battle, her new single is an empowering pop anthem. Driven by a pulsating beat, the invigorating melody guides us to a fierce chorus, that fills us with a vivid energy to keep going while dealing with our struggles. Completed with some melancholic piano chords throughout, the song adds a sentimentality to the fiery tune. And with her soaring vocal power, this uplifting groove is an impressive ode to survival.

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Noa Lauryn – “Please Don’t Make Me Choose”

Hailing from Amsterdam, this Dutch singer and songwriter was born into a family of musicians. She studied philosophy, but after graduation decided to follow a career in music. Since then she’s performed at various Dutch festivals, such as Grachtenfestival and venues like Red Light Jazz, got picked up by national radio stations and released a single with saxophone legend Candy Dulfer. Inspired by artists like Jazmin Sullivan, Anderson .Paak and Mahalia, she debuted with “Care” in 2020.

Singing about the precarious balance women still struggle with striking between family and career, her new single champions female empowerment in a short-sighted society. Forging her own Neo-Soul blend of R&B and hip-hop, she created an enchantingly hypnotic melody. Merging acoustic and electronic elements with a 90s-touched hip-hop beat and jazzy keys, it’s her mesmerizing R&B vocals that give this beguiling smooth groove some Lauryn Hill-laced sonic flavours.

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Newbridge – “Howler”

Based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, this Canadian rock band has created a vibrant blend of Americana and 70s rock. Comprised of Keith Maddison on lead vocals and guitar, Warren Robert on guitar, Glen Nicholson on drums and Jeff Mosher on bass, they travelled to Nashville to hone their roots-rock sound and record their album in the renowned Creative Workshop Studios. Inspired by legendary artists like The Band, Tom Petty and John Hiatt, they released their debut “San Somewhere” in 2024.

Following the metaphor of a lone wolf tearing through emotional landscapes, their new single tackles the sensitive subject of reckless behaviour in relationships. Taken from their upcoming debut album “Past Lives”, expected later in the year, they infuse the song with a 70s-laced rock vivacity. With invigorating drums, howling electric guitars and retro organ chords, they celebrate the classic rock sound of the era. And with captivating vocals, this groove is filled with sonic gusto.

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Jack Pavlina – “Back 2 Me”

Born in Campbell and based in Los Angeles, this rising singer, song-writer and producer honed his craft studying at the Musicians Institute, where he won their Artist Showcase competition. Since then he’s supported hip-hop artist Shwayze on his tour and played renowned venues like The Viper Room and Hotel Ziggy. Likened to artists such as Brockhampton and Dominic Fike, he’s explored an eclectic fusion of hip-hop, indie-pop and soulful rock. He released his debut “(408)” in 2021.

Lyrically capturing the disorientation experienced by people who feel disconnected even while being in the presence of others, his new single narrates a relatable anxiety for life’s challenges. Taken from his upcoming album “ANXTY”, expected in March, the song starts with lonely, emotional piano chords. Joined by a multi-layered hip-hop beat and R&B bounce, the piano continues to guide us through the tune. And with his story-telling vocals, this groove has an hypnotic dynamic.

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Charlotte Grayson – “Get Outta My Yard”

Hailing from Hartlepool, this British singer and songwriter grew up with music, as her dad, granddad and uncle were all in bands. She first picked up an ukulele aged 14 and a few months later she was already performing at open mic nights. Self-taught on both the ukulele and the guitar, she wrote her first song at 15. Since she’s played festivals like Leazes Live and the Tall Ships Festival. Inspired by Taylor Swift, Kacey Musgraves and Melanie Martinez, she debuted with “Maybe” in 2018.

Singing about way too one-sided relationships, from friends that take things too far in a drunken haze to romantic interests that ghost you, her new single is a clear response to those happenings. Recorded with her now defunct band The Shame Areas, she combines the feisty lyrics with an invigorating pop-rock melody. With a vitalizing rhythm and bracing electric guitars giving it some retro-touched moxie, it’s her sassy, powerhouse vocals that make this vibrant groove irresistible.

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Kate Keller – “The Way I See The World”

Born, raised and based in New York City, this singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist has been a musician all of her life. A classically trained vocalist and pianist, she also pursued a PhD in Psychology. With songwriting a recent addition, she’s created an exciting, genre-spanning sound. She’s performed at renowned venues like Rockwood Music Hall and Arlene’s Grocery. Inspired by artists like Amy Winehouse, John Mayer and Maggie Rogers, she released her debut “Ghosts” in 2022.

Although covering a plethora of emotional baggage from substance abuse to growing up in a broken family, her new single offers comfort by showing a brighter future. She’s forged an invigorating pop-rock sound to supplement her resonating words. Starting soft and mellow with a slow beat and warm guitars, she adds some rock oomph in the chorus. A rolling rhythm and rock guitars fill the melody, while the tangible timbre of her vocals make this a dazzling, introspective tune.

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