Born as Christian Gates in Cleveland, this gifted singer, songwriter and producer started classical piano lessons aged 6. He’s since also become proficient on violin, trumpet, guitar and bass. Since the start of his career he’s won the American Songwriter Contest in 2023 and NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest in 2024. He’s also known for his dynamic live shows at venues likeĀ Harlow’s and festivals like SXSW. Inspired by Earth, Wind & Fire, The Beatles and Lauryn Hill, he released his debut “Energy” in 2017.
Centring around themes of emotional connection and finding that all important safe space within ourselves or with loved ones, his new single is all about the warm feeling of home. Celebrating classic soul, while intricately blending it with modern R&B and a dash of 80s soft-rock, this song feels comfortably familiar. Driven by a retro-touched electric guitar and a heartbeat rhythm, it’s his emotion-filled, soul-infused vocals that make this passionate groove sound intoxicating.
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Based in Los Angeles, this singer and songwriter has been singing her whole life and been writing poetry since the age of 14. She initially pursued a career in science and studied biology at 
Describing the exciting, yet unnerving, moment just before falling in love, her new single captures the unsettling feeling of having to open oneself up to romance. The multi-layered production blends vibrant pop with a healthy dose of nostalgia and a touch of jazzy glamour. With an imposing percussion, balmy bass line and alluring violins creating a sweltering melody, it’s her raw, sassy and confident vocals that tie all sonic elements together into a dreamy, retro-dipped, soulful pop gem.
Based in London, this British singer and songwriter fell in love with music from a young age. He started learning guitar and singing at the age of 11 and by 16 he was a member of a band called Titanic City. He started busking on the streets of London and since performed all over the country, both as part of a band and as a solo artist, from busking to venues such as the 
Celebrating all the overwhelming good that true love can bring into your life, his new single captures the uncertainty to fully embrace that worthwhile relationship after having had previous bad experiences. Fuelling the rich melody with those powerful emotions, the song starts softly with mild rhythm and an acoustic guitar and lead to the exalted chorus representing the joyful realization that you found the one. And with his stirring vocals, this layered tune is a romance put to music. 
Born in Balanga City as Aika Zabala, this Filipino singer, songwriter and producer grew up in a family of musicians. Having been singing and dancing since she was young, she entered a lot of singing contests. Although she diverted to musical theatre for a bit, the pandemic triggered her initial love again and she started posting covers to 
Exploring taking risks, embracing the unknown and not letting chances slip away, her new single reminds us to seize rare opportunities in life, whether that’s love or something else. Wrapped in a delicate melody, the song starts with a mellow piano and her enchanting voice. It slowly leads to a more upbeat chorus, with a laidback rhythm, soft keys and a thrilling electric guitar solo. And with her mesmerizing vocals stroking our ears, this scrumptious tune is brimming with hope and inspiration. 
Hailing from rural Ontario, this Canadian singer and songwriter got the musical bug from watching her grandfather playing the fiddle and her uncles playing folk guitar. She started playing guitar herself aged 14 and began busking about town. She’s played festivals like
Capturing the frustration of having to navigate a patriarchal society, her new single expresses the negative effects this can have on women. Taken from her upcoming album “Mud Blood Bone”, expected on March 13th, the song blends roots, blues and soul into one sonic brew. Starting with an acoustic guitar, the chased melody is further driven by swampy blues guitars and a hot beat. And with the fiery passion of her vocals, this raucous groove is high-spirited folky blues done just right.
Brooklyn-based, this indie-pop duo was formed in 2019 by Tucker Elkins and Aaron Graham. They met studying visual arts at 
Narrated by an unreliable, indecisive and hypocritical narrator, their new single explores a conflicted romantic dynamic of wanting to be near without commitment. Taken from their upcoming album “Please Stop Laughing”, expected on May 8th, the song forges a multi-faceted melodic soundscape, ranging from soft synths and rousing drums to indie-pop guitars and sweet violins. And with a slight nonchalance in the stirring vocals, this polished tune captures both desire and duality.
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