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Mike Evin – “The Ham In You”

Based in Toronto, this Canadian singer and songwriter has created a fan base from North America to the UK with his unique piano-pop melodies. He’s been honing his genre-blended sound since bursting onto the music scene in 2005. Over time he’s released six albums, an EP and a number of singles and shared the stage with Barenaked Ladies and Martha Wainwright. Inspired by The Beach Boys, Paul Simon and Laura Nyro, he debuted with his album “I’ll Bring The Stereo” in 2005.

Following the theme of his previous single “I Almost Called You Babe, his new single discusses the simple, yet important things we’d miss when a relationship ends. Starting this stylish song with an vulnerable acoustic piano and leading to a crescendo of keys and multi-layered harmonies, it’s his emotion-filled, storytelling vocals that capture the conflicting feelings of wishing an ex-lover well, while mourning what was lost. Reminiscent of 70s piano ballads, this is a bittersweet gem.

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Anne Reburn – “Meltdown”

Born and raised in a small town in Oklahoma, this Los Angeles-based singer and songwriter grew up dancing, playing piano and performing in local musical theatre and later added bass and guitar. She studied Creative Media Production at college, as well as spending a year in Spain. Trying to escape a miserable job, she started a YouTube channel, uploading a variety of covers. Influenced by All American Rejects, Avril Lavigne and Stevie Wonder, she released her debut “So It Goes” in 2017.

Singing about allowing yourself to take a break from life to have a little breakdown to regain the strength to pick yourself back up again and come back stronger, her new single is filled with fun sonic quirks. From the cheery rhythm, sprightly keys and cheeky tambourine to the wacky harmonies from her ‘choir of clones’, this bouncy track is an idiosyncratic amalgam of positivity. And with her luminous vocals, this jaunty tune is an infectious earworm brimming with auditory sunshine.

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Siena Larsson – “Package Deal”

Born in Melbourne, this Australian singer-songwriter’s musical world was shaped by her singing along to her favourite artists while wandering the beaches of the Whitsundays. Classically trained at the University of Queensland, she combines it with a love for contemporary pop, creating a genre-fluid style. She’s played festivals like Mardi Gras-Burg and supported artists like LAVELIN. Inspired by Ed Sheeran, Julia Michaels and Sam Smith, she debuted with “Collateral Damage” in 2018.

Highlighting ones trust issues and the baggage that comes with it, which you take into a new relationship, her new single is built around honest and genuine lyricism. First getting engulfed by an electronic, hazy synth, while she’s setting the scene, the song soon erupts with an invigorating drum beat and retro rock-pop guitars. And with her exuberant vocals adding some youthful elation, this virulent tune of 80s neon pop with a slice of modernity is an electric, buoyant groove.

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St. Lundi – “Following My Heart”

Hailing from Hayling Island and born as Archie Langley, this British singer and songwriter’s interest in music was fuelled by the artists his parents played, from James Morrison to Frank Sinatra. He learned to play guitar in his early teens, but didn’t yet sing. After a friend’s encouragement aged 19, be started playing open mic nights at pubs. Since then he’s opened for Kodaline and collaborated with Kygo. Now based in London, he debuted with “You’ve Got The Wrong Guy” in 2020.

Describing the excitement felt when chasing big dreams, his new single encourages you to be open to everything the world has to offer. Taken from his upcoming album “The Island”, expected on September 20th, the song has a stadium anthem feel about it. Instantly gripping with an upbeat piano and propulsive beat, the compelling melody erupts with infectious guitars and a cheeky violin. And with his soaring vocals, this exhilarant tune takes you on a sonic trip around the world.

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Malou Madi – “Louder Than”

Born in Paris as Marie Davy, this French singer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist grew up in a musical environment and played classical piano from a young age. In her twenties she moved to America and studied at Berklee College Of Music in Boston, before settling in Brooklyn. She recently returned to France after a decade. A jazz musician at heart, she plays with synths and rhythms. Compared to Feist and Sabrina Claudio, she debuted with “Decomplicated” in 2021.

Capturing the strong feelings hidden in shared silences and delicate touches, her new single emphasizes the value of a simple, meaningful act. Taken from her upcoming EP “Lilt”, expected on May 24th, the melody is filled with tender vulnerabilty and clever sonic layering. With a slow, compelling beat, mellow synths and soft sax guiding you to an electric guitar solo, it’s the silky, celestial harmonies and her enchanting jazzy vocals that elevate this tune to sound exceptional.

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Ryan Mack – “Good Life”

Hailing from County Kildare and born as Ryan McLoughin, this Irish singer and songwriter was introduced to music by his musician dad, who used to play in pubs. He studied songwriting at the BIMM Institute in Dublin. Hearing Louis Walsh on the radio announcing auditions for a new boy band, he decided to try out and became a member of chart toppers Home Town. They disbanded in 2016. Inspired by Joni Mitchell, Counting Crows and Nirvana, he released his solo debut “Sofa” in 2018.

Reminding listeners to embrace and celebrate the simple pleasures in life and relativize the daily grind that depresses us each day, his new single is brimming with cheerful sonic sunshine. With an electronic rhythm and computer game-like sounds laying down a lively scintillation, it’s the upbeat, sun-drenched chorus that adds an infectious joy to the tune. And with his lighthearted and jaunty vocals making you want to whistle along, this is a radiant summertime bop.

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