From her album “Heroes & Thieves” (2007):
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Blue – “Heart & Soul”
From their album “Heart & Soul” (2022):Estella Dawn – “Winners”
Born and raised in New Zealand and now based in the US, this singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist has been singing most of her life. She started classical piano lessons aged 9, followed by guitar at 13. Aged 15 she reached the semi-finals of New Zealand’s Got Talent. Inspired by artists such as Sam Cooke and Etta James, as well as Halsey and Dermot Kennedy, she debuted with “Dancing Girls” in 2017.
Finding a balance between becoming selfish in order to achieve success and being aware of your surroundings and helping others, her new single combines the lyrical challenges with a rich, invigorating melody. Starting slow with a mellow rhythm and mild bass, the track ascends with a blues-dipped attitude and her powerhouse vocal grit, making this impassioned groove sound like a winner.
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Shalamar – “Take That To The Bank”
From their album “Disco Garden” (1978):Gabrielle Aplin – “Never Be The Same”
From her upcoming album “Phosphorescent”, to be released on 13 January 2023:
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AUGUSTA – “Little Birds”
Hailing from Toronto, this Canadian 7-piece alternative rock band was formed in 2022. Led by Joe Dent (formerly of A Fellow Ship), August Jones (touring member of The Reklaws) and Zach Stuckey (touring member of Dani Doucette), they’ve been described as “sparking ferocious dance parties wherever they go”. They’ve performed at Kingston’s YGK Craft Beer Fest and Toronto’s Lee’s Palace.
The titular birds maybe little, but the full-bodied, colossal instrumentation on their debut single is anything but. Though having an indie-rock foundation, this track is so much more. Adding an insatiable booming bass and some furious horns gives it an extra layer of sheer funkiness. And with the captivating, slightly distorted, vocals, this powerful jam takes your ears on an unexpected sonic trip.
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