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Tiny Habits – “Belt Loop”

Based in Boston, this folk-pop trio consists of Maya Rae, Cinya Khan and Judah Mayowa. They first met studying at the Berklee College of Music in 2022. Introduced by mutual friends, they decided to try to sing together and found a shared musical chemistry. They’ve played festivals like Newport Folk Festival, venues such as The Troubadour and opened for Noah Kahan and James Taylor. Inspired by Fleetwood Mac, Bon Iver and Lizzy McAlpine, they debuted with “Hemenway” in 2022.

Exploring the anxiety felt about being intimate with a new lover after a distressing breakup, their new single captures the conflict between staying present in the new relationship while still dealing with the ghost of the previous one. Taken from their album “Keepers”, expected August 28th, this rich song is a smooth and soulful R&B melody. With a polished rhythm, satiny guitars and jazzy horns laying the foundation, it’s their intimate vocal stacks that make this groove sound irresistible.

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Alfie Jukes – “Edges Of You”

Hailing from Brighton, this British singer and songwriter grew up in a childhood home where music was a constant. As a teen he veered to the theatre, playing parts in musicals such as Gypsy and performed at open mic nights. Since then he’s played festivals like The Great Escape, venues such as the Bowery Ballroom New York and The Roundhouse in London and opened for Only The Poets. Inspired by Sam Fender, Phoebe Bridgers and Holly Humberstone, he debuted with “Kinda Wish” in 2021.

Capturing the fresh thrill of a budding new romance, his new single chronicles the excitement of the initial attraction, falling in love with someone from afar and letting your imagination fill in the blanks. Accompanying the flirtatious lyrics is a joyous, energetic indie-pop melody. With an authentic production of a propulsive beat, flavorful guitars and subtle synths, it’s his intimate and yet dynamic vocal tone that gives this thrilling groove a sparkling and cinematic atmosphere.

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Ariana Fig – “I Hope You Love Me”

Raised in Hamilton, ON, this Canadian singer and songwriter started classical violin lessons at the age of three, which later would lead to her playing in the Hamilton Philharmonic Youth Orchestra for four years. She studied Popular Music and English Lit at the Don Wright Faculty of Music. Since she’s played festivals like Sound Of Music and NXNE and opened for Young Friend and Bealby Point. Inspired by Stevie Nicks, Billy Joel and Alanis Morissette, she debuted with “I’ll Call You Later” in 2020.

Trying to capture the fear of opening yourself up to another person, her new single deals with a deep emotional vulnerability and difficulty communicating in a relationship. Taken from her upcoming album “So Long, Sinnerstate!”, expected on August 14th, the song has a distinct 90s female songwriters flavour. With warm acoustic guitar plucking, driving folk rhythm and soft strings forging a colorful melody, it’s her intimate, conversational vocals that make this tune sound delectable.

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Viktor Király – “Sorry Not Sorry”

Born in New York and based in Budapest, this Hungarian-American singer and songwriter grew up in a musical family. His dad was a professional drummer and his mother a background singer. He formed the band Twinz with his brother in 2006, won the show Megasztár 2 years later and was a contestant on The Voice US in 2015. He played renowned festivals like EFOTT and Sziget. Inspired by Donny Hathaway, Marvin Gaye and Michael Jackson, he debuted with “Forgószél” in 2009.

Narrating the difficulties with balancing the demands of a life in the public eye and a romantic relationship in his personal life, his new single is an apologetic, heartfelt love letter to his partner. Taken from his recently released album “My Name Is Viktor”, this song is not just about the price of fame, but also a shift back to his soulful origins. Dipped in a retro smoothness, it’s the laidback rhythm, mellow horns and his vocal warmth that make this tune sound authentically velvety.

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Kenadi Dodds – “Run”

Born in Utah, this singer and songwriter grew up in a music-loving household with two visually impaired parents. Her dad Chris Dodds was an athlete playing for the US Paralympic Goalball Team. A Shania Twain concert aged 9 sparked her drive to become an artist and she began vocal and piano lessons shortly after. She was a contestant on America’s Got Talent 2020, reaching the Top 10. Inspired by Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus and Sabrina Carpenter, she debuted with “Toxic” in 2025.

Singing about embracing a passionate summer romance, her new single recognises the futility of trying to run from your feelings for someone special. Wrapped in a sunlit, high-energy melody, this catchy pop song is a fast-paced sonic feast. Driven by clever layering of a rhythmic pulse and radiant synths, this tune mimics the sensation of running. And shifting away from her country roots, it’s her bright pop vocals that turn this lively groove into a celebration of summery love.

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Melanie Wehbe – “Alive”

Hailing from Västerås, this Swedish singer and songwriter discovered songwriting as a coping mechanism at the age of 14 and used it as a tool to make sense of her life. As a child she did have formal piano lessons and attended a music school. She’s written a plethora of songs for other artists, including 4 Eurovision Song Contest entries. As a singer she’s performed at various Pride festivals across Europe. Inspired by Kelly Clarkson and Hayley Williams, she debuted with “Wasted” in 2016.

Written as an emotional compass for self-acceptance and celebrating hope, courage and the freedom to love yourself, her new single was chosen at the official theme for Stockholm Pride 2026. Accompanying the empowering lyrics is a high-energy and stadium-ready Scandi-pop melody. With a pulsating bass, radiant synths and orchestral strings merging into an imposing wall-of-sound, it’s her multi-faceted vocals ranging from intimate to powerful that make this tune a catchy groove.

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