Born in Ottawa as Raphaela Nehme and raised in Lebanon, this Lebanese-Canadian singer and songwriter grew up in a musical family of an opera singing mum and a classics-loving dad. She’s been honing her skills since she was 7 years old, learning piano, guitar and vocals. Having returned to Ottawa at 19, she studied journalism at university to improve her songwriting prowess. Inspired by artists such as Taylor Swift, she debuted her country-pop sound on “Fifth Street” in 2022.
Emphasising the importance of self-care and the need to step away from being a people-pleaser all the time, her new single teaches the value of boundaries. Choosing to envelop her lyrics in a prominent pop melody, the influence of her country stylings is still present. Starting with an airy, celestial synth drone, the song ascends to its bustling chorus, with lively drums, fiery guitars and sparkling keys. And with her bubbly vocals, this uplifting tune is as inspirational as it is sonic fun.
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Raised in Manchester and now London-based, British twin brothers George and Henry Flint grew up making music together. They’ve been playing shows in various bands, while they attended university. After graduation they moved to London where they started writing and producing for other artists. In 2022 they decided to release their own material and in 2023 played the 
Capturing the overwhelming beauty that true love can bring, their new single is a love letter to that someone who takes your breath away and elevates your life to seventh heaven. With a delectable smooth disco vibe lighting up the glitterball, it’s the bouncy beat, shimmering synths and retro-touched guitars that manages to take you back to the late 70s/early 80s, while still injecting a touch of the present too. And with their airy, vintage-infused vocals, this is a luscious disco-pop groove.
Hailing from Dublin, this emerging Irish singer and songwriter was born into a very musical family. Her brother plays piano, her mother is a singer and her dad a multi-instrumentalist. She wrote her first song in Irish aged 10, called “Mise Sa Todhchai” and grew up listening to the soul of 
Telling a tale about being perpetually heartbroken, because she keeps falling for the wrong guys, her new single captures how a guy starts off as Prince Charming, before reality kicks in. Lyrically having a high relatability factor, she envelops her words in an imposing, vintage R&B/soul shroud. Starting with a crisp piano and a gentle bass, the song evolves with a commanding rhythm and striking strings. And with her mighty, attitude-filled vocals, this is an anthemic, soul-stirring jam. 
Born in France and based in Melbourne, this Australian singer and songwriter credits his musicality to be having a multi-cultural heritage, of Indian, Swiss and Spanish roots. He first picked up a guitar aged 7, but it was after spinal fusion surgery that he found a passion for songwriting. Although mostly found busking at 
Singing about people who are discovering each other and their feelings in a new relationship, his new single captures the carefree feeling of new and exciting love. A delicious blend of sonic flavours, it’s his spirited guitar strums, funky beat and infectious keys that add a level of pure joy to the sunlit melody. And with the lighthearted warmth of his vocal tone, fusing all elements together to reflect a blossoming romance, this rosy tune takes the listener past every tender moment. 
Born as Hayley Lewis and hailing from Minneapolis, this singer and songwriter started writing songs on ukulele and piano at the age of 15. Although having graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from 
Singing about the complications a relationship can bring where one person is more emotionally immersed than the other, her new single highlights the desire to resolve the issues and finding the strength to do so. She’s created a fun, multi-layered soundscape to accompany her lyrics. Starting with a soft synth chord and cheeky fingersnaps, soon the track burst to life with a chorus brimming with lively pop sparkles. And with her crystalline vocals, this is a cheery tune full of sonic quirks.
Born and raised in New York City, this singer and songwriter grew up listening to a potpourri of different musical styles, from 
Sharing the relatable situation in which you see the world throwing obstacles on your path, while you’re just trying to live your life the best way possible, her new single encapsulates the feeling of letting go and enjoying what you can. Clearly having found her niche in the retro-soul/pop sound, it’s the funky bass line, invigorating wah-wah guitars and peppy percussion that give this jubilant groove a highly danceable vibe, while her spirited vocals inject a sense of joyous spontaneity.
