Born to Ukrainian parents as Katja Poltavets, this Dutch sultry soulstress has been honing her reflective soul-pop sound for many years. She’s played a plethora of festivals, such as Open Air Festival, Popronde and Eurosonic, as well as opening for Sabrina Starke . Drawing inspiration from artists such as Lianne La Havas, Arlo Parks and Leon Bridges, she released her debut single “Girl U Did Good” in 2022.
Singing about being hopeless at accepting things as they are and instead continuing to swim against the tide, her new single highlights the importance of simply floating instead. Fusing a smooth jazzy vibe with velvety soul, this tune conjures up a delectable nostalgia. With a mellow rhythm, mild guitars, soft horns and her silken vocals, this enchanting groove is pure sonic honey for your ears.
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From their album “Toto IV” (1982):
Filled with rebellious retro-pop attitude, this is the new single by Australian songstress ILUKA:
Hailing from Texas, this emerging singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist taught himself to play piano in mere hours after getting his first keyboard. After competing in classical piano a year later, he taught himself guitar and bass and started exploring jazz, indie-rock, pop and opera. Inspired by artists from 
Showing an honest vulnerability by exploring his inner conflicts, his new single captures the struggle between staying true to himself as well as his faith, while his career is growing. Infusing the song with a smooth 1960s feel, he skillfully added modern touches. With a laid-back vibe from the mellow drums and airy keys, it’s his heartfelt vocals that will prevent this silky tune from fading away. 
From her album “This Is Who I Am” (2002):
From their album “This Life” (2023):
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