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Fiona Maura – “Motorcycle”

Born and raised on the coast of Florida, this ethereal singer and songwriter grew up in a musical family with Irish/Folk roots, performing together as The Chalmers Family Band at folk festivals. She graduated university with a Bachelors in Recording Industry. Now based in Nashville, she took inspiration from Alison Krauss, Billie Eilish and AURORA and forged her own dream-pop sound.

Based on the true story of her first sunrise motorbike ride in the hills of Tennessee, her debut single draws you into her celestial dreamscape. With a slight shimmer from the ambient synths, a welcoming warmth from the stylish guitars and a resonating drive from the drums, she molds a delectable sonic world. And with her airy vocals dancing on the melody, this is an impressive, transcendent debut.

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Alisa Xayalith – “High Fidelity”

Born in New Zealand as the daughter of Loatian refugees, this singer, songwriter and musician learnt to play guitar and write songs aged 13. She continued her musical path at the Music And Audio Institute of New Zealand, where she formed The Naked & The Famous in 2007. Now based in Los Angeles, she took her first steps outside the band by being a featured artist on Peking Duk’s “Move” in 2020.

Giving lively indie-pop some impressive, cinematic flair, her debut single as a solo artist introduces a luscious, effervescent sound. Starting with an electronic shimmer and her sugary-sweet voice, dripping in romanticism, she leads the track to an elated chorus. With retro-touched synths, driving bass and a pulsating rhythm, this stirring dreamscape views love through a colorful, vintage lens.

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Dursun – “Vibe This”

Born as Dursun Erbay and hailing from Amsterdam, this Dutch soul brother entered the music scene when he competed in TV show The Best Singer-Songwriter of The Netherlands in 2015. Over the years he’s written and produced songs for several artists and bands. Influenced by Lenny Kravitz, Prince and Dutch rockers Herman Brood & His Wild Romance, he debuted with “My Baby” in 2018.

Invigorating from the get-go, his new single combines the best elements from soul, funk and hiphop. Initially laying down a mellow funkalicious foundation with juicy drums and crisp electric guitar strums, it’s soon embellished with a fresh piano and his soul-rapping vocals narrating a breakup. With an ascending melody enriched with satiny strings, this delicious blend is filled with laidback vibes.

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Ally Cribb – “Bigger”

Born and raised in the bustling city of Toronto, which exposed her to a rich, diverse musical scene, this youthful singer and songwriter possesses a natural soulfulness well beyond her 16 years. With an inherent instinct for songwriting and a raw, creative flair, she draws inspiration from her musical heroes Taylor Swift and Joni Mitchell. She debuted with a cover of Radiohead’s “Creep” early 2021.

Ascending to new sonic heights with an anthemic and buoyant instrumentation, her sophomore single is filled with imposing melodic energy. Reminiscent of the cinematic finesse of Coldplay, it’s the fusion of fresh piano, rousing percussion and spirited guitars accompanying her powerful voice, singing about breaking through obstacles, that makes this impressive groove sound extraordinary.

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Bad Suns – “Peachy”

Formed as teenagers in the Woodland Hills area of Los Angeles in 2012, this indie-rock quartet has been honing their craft ever since. Consisting of Christo Bowman, Gavin Bennett, Miles Morris and Ray Libby, they’ve supported the likes of The 1975 and Halsey and played festivals such as Coachella. In 2013, they released their debut single “Cardiac Arrest” of their album “Language & Perspective”.

Enriching a touch of retro 80s pop with a scintillating contemporary indie-rock production, their new single is bursting with lustrous cheerful vibes. Taken from their upcoming album “Apocalypse Whenever”, expected on January 28th, they layer a virulent beat, whimsical keys and crisp electric guitar with Christo’s fresh vocals and create a radiant tune that’s as sweet and tasty as a peach.

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Natasha Blaine – “Paris Again”

Hailing from Seattle, this velveteen singer and songwriter has been singing jazz since she was 6 years young. She moved to Nashville in 2018 to study English and vocal jazz at Vanderbilt University and in 2021 became the first jazz vocalist to graduate. Inspired by legendary vocalists like Norah Jones, Amy Winehouse and Ella Fitzgerald, she debuted with “I Don’t Want To Break Your Heart” in 2020.

Dripping in dreamy nostalgia, while dealing with a feeling of loss and hopelessness, her new single is a mesmerizing masterpiece. Radiating a rich, comforting warmth from the mellow guitar, she injects some oomph with a punchy rhythm and enchanting piano. And with her charismatic and soulful vocals fusing smooth jazz with a touch of pop, this soft jam conjures images of sultry nights by the Seine.

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