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Isaac Stuart – “Champagne”

Hailing from Banbury, this British singer and songwriter spent his childhood sitting on the living room floor surrounded by his parents’ extensive 70s soul record collection. He’s self-taught on guitar and piano and plays by ear. Since starting his career, he’s performed at festivals like Valley Fest and Future Echoes and opened for Tom Walker and Snow Patrol. Inspired by Carole King, Stevie Wonder and Harry Styles, he released his debut “Do You Like It When We Lay Like This?” in 2020.

Telling a heartbreaking tale of losing someone you hoped to spend the rest of your life with, his new single explores taking the time to grieve the loss instead of moving on too quickly. Led by an emotional acoustic piano, this delicate song delves deep into our souls. Later joined by a warm bass and soft strings, the polished instrumentation ascends to a passionate crescendo. And with his rich and resonant vocals tugging at our heart strings, this intimate tune is filled with a tender nostalgia.

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Zinadelphia – “Postcard”

Born in Philadelphia as Hannah McKenney, this singer and songwriter was born with a passion for retro fashion and classic music like soul, jazz and funk. She initially studied Photography and Journalism at Temple University, before switching to Media Production. She’s played festivals such as Lollapalooza and Pukkelpop in Belgium and opened for artists like Teddy Swims and Tori Kelly. Inspired by Joni Mitchell, Aretha Franklin and Donny Hathaway, she debuted with “Mirrorball” in 2022.

Capturing a loneliness felt when chasing your dreams while being away from the one you love, her new single explores the emotional toll of long-distance relationships. Taken from her recently released EP “The Boutique”, the song trades her jazz-funk roots for a vintage soulful sound. With a driving rhythm, luscious strings and balmy basslines conjuring a nostalgic feel, it’s her dynamic vocals ranging from intimate to soaring, that make this warm, polished tune sound extraordinary.

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Levina – “Back In My Body”

Born in Bonn and based in London, this German singer and songwriter grew up listening to her mom playing piano and her father playing guitar. She began piano and singing lessons herself aged 9. Since moving to the UK, she studied at various colleges including London’s Tech Music School. In 2017 she represented Germany in the Eurovision Song Contest with “Perfect life”. Inspired by artists like Ella Fitzgerald, Adele and Amy Winehouse, she released her debut “Perfect Life” in 2017.

Written at a time where she felt dissociated in her own life, her new single teaches the listener to reconnect with oneself and find our way back from darkness. With a smoky jazz club feel, this calming ballad is a mix of soft soul, R&B and smooth jazz. Constructing an enchanting melody driven by piano and enriched with a delicate bass and mellow drums, this song is filled with sentiment. And with her soothing vocals, this mesmerizing tune is a warm, introspective breath of fresh air.

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Ryan O’Reilly – “Elizabeth”

Born in Oxford and based in Berlin, this British singer and songwriter had an eclectic start. From studying poetry and English literature at Roehampton University to busking on London streets or open mic nights in Toronto, Canada, it all honed his craft. Apart from a busy touring schedule, mostly in unusual places like medieval churches, he’s also had music featured on TV shows like Station 19. Inspired by Bob Dylan and Shane MacGowan, he released his debut “Last Year’s Blues” in 2003.

Originally written in 2006, his new single is a rich fusion of various influences. The name is linked to the middle name of his first girlfriend, to Queen Elizabeth and the biblical Elizabeth. Musically inspired by Gram Parsons, it blends country and bluegrass with a folky foundation. Taken from his upcoming album “Native Companion”, expected on April 14th and driven by a bouncy drum and acoustic guitar, this reflective tune is enriched with a banjo solo and his heartfelt, storytelling vocals.

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Julia Calvin – “Is It?”

Originally from Costa Rica and now New York City-based, this singer and songwriter started classical piano training aged 7. Since then she’s lived in Tanzania and various places in the USA. During her high school years she attended the Interlochen Center for the Arts summer camp and discovered songwriting. In 2019 she won the BMI Foundation’s Peermusic Latin Scholarship Award. Inspired by Ray Lamontagne, Talking Heads and Maggie Rogers, she debuted with “Getting Stoned” in 2022.

Singing about the chasm between everything you give and how little you get in return, her new single is about how to overcome being a people-pleaser for your own good. Blending dreamy pop with an intimate indie-folk touch, this airy song consists of atmospheric layers of a bouncy rhythm, hazy synths and delicate acoustic guitar. And with the addition of intensifying orchestral strings and her velvety, ethereal vocals, dipped in authenticity, this tune radiates a reassuring warmth.

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Scott Quinn – “Overdrawn”

Yorkshire-born, this singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist splits his time between London and Berlin. Blessed with an aptitude for playing music, he plays double bass, piano and guitar. He studied Music Production at Leeds College of Music and has (co)written songs for prominent artists like Zara Larsson, BTS and Keith Urban. He also played festivals such as Reading + Leeds and Young Talent. Inspired by Billy Joel, The Beatles and Elton John, he debuted with “There For You” in 2016.

Singing about the moment when we realize that a relationship is not working but we’re continuing regardless, his new single reminds us that sometimes the answer is to protect ourselves and to let go. Taken from his upcoming album “Being Human”, expected on October 2nd, he poured pure emotion into an acoustic piano. Later joined by mellow drums and mellifluous strings completing the heartrending melody, it’s the vulnerability in his heartfelt vocals that make this a timeless tune.

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