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Tor Miller – “Focus”

Hailing from Brooklyn, New York, this passionate singer and songwriter got interested in music aged 12 after his mom gave him albums of 70s and 80s artists like Elton John, David Bowie and Billy Joel to listen to on his daily commute. He started taking piano lessons and attended NYU’s Clive Davis School Of Music by day and performing by night. He released his debut EP “Headlights” in 2015.

Starting with mellow, 80s-infused synths and a crisp retro rhythm, his new single has a velvety, Phil Collins-like vibe. Sounding like the sleek, heartfelt ballads from the neon decade, he added a few contemporary electronic effects to bring it up to date. And with his hypnotic, silken vocals conveying every lyrical emotion with zeal, this delicious, vintage-dipped smooth groove is well worth focusing on.

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Daisy Briggs – “All That I Wanted”

Born in Rhode Island surrounded by a wild menagerie of rescued animals, this singer and songwriter felt like her life was a country song. She started taking guitar lessons and vocal coaching aged 13 and performed an original song at an open mic night in Nashville at 14. Inspired by Miranda Lambert, Sheryl Crow and Sam Hunt, she released her debut  “Once Upon A Time In A Small Town” in 2021.

Chronicling the pain felt when someone you trusted ends up hurting you, her new single is meant to offer solace in the knowledge that you’re not alone. Wrapping her story in colorful sonic hues, she blends contemporary pop with abundant country warmth. With an avid rhythm and rich, stirring guitars giving the melody a polished finish, it’s her passionate vocals that make this the tune you wanted.

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Cristóvam – “Golden Days”

Born in warm sunlight of the Azores Islands of Portugal, this authentic singer and songwriter grew up surrounded by music. His grandfather was a true radio pioneer, who left a massive record collection. Immersed in the music by Dire Straits, Pink Floyd and Supertramp, his passion grew. Inspired by organic songwriters like Ray Lamontagne and Bob Dylan, he debuted with “Walk In The Rain” in 2016.

Recollecting an easy-going, youthful spontaneity, his new single is emitting airy, sunlit hues. Proving that you don’t need much to create something of pure beauty, at first it’s just fresh, acoustic guitars and his comforting vocals that relay the nostalgic story. They’re later joined by a slightly more upbeat vibe from the mellow drums, encapsulating both yore and the springtime promise of things to come.

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Franki August – “Kinda Sorta Maybe”

Born in South Africa and raised in New Zealand, this emerging singer and songwriter grew up surrounded by music. Listening to a wide range of artists like Bob Dylan, Tracy Chapman and The Rolling Stones opened up her musical world. She spent time as a drummer in her school band, but found her love of storytelling and the guitar. She released her debut “Wouldn’t Change A Thing” in 2021.

Narrating an emotional story about the jittery feeling when you fall in love and have to let fate take over, her new single gives an easy-going melody a little bit of grit. Blending a classic folk-pop ballad with a touch of country, this full-bodied tune effortlessly fuses with her emotive, gravelly vocals. Taking the listener on a sonic journey, you’re kinda, sorta, definitely going to love this lush jam.

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Tanya Nolan – “Good Woman”

Born and raised in Galveston, Texas, this soulful singer and songwriter’s musical journey started as percussionist, first in a Middle School band and later at Grambling State University. Next to her musical career she is a successful entrepreneur in the childcare services industry. Musically influenced by iconic sounds like Billie Holiday, Chaka Khan and Minnie Riperton, she debuted with “Love Ya” in 2019.

Relatable to women who feel under-appreciated in their relationship, her new single is an anthemic R&B ballad. Starting with a lustrous rhythm and crisp piano chords, she soon begins relating her story with her bewitching voice. Evolving into full-bodied multi-harmonic sonic silk, the added electric guitar and her powerful vocals make this velveteen smooth groove sound utterly enthralling.

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Sam Greenfield – “Check Your DM’s”

Grown up in Philadelphia into a family of musicians, this proficient artist and multi-instrumentalist started taking piano lessons aged 4, but switched to saxophone later. Exposed to the sounds of Charlie Parker and Cannonball Adderley, he continued to study and hone his craft. He’s recorded with artists like Mariah Carey and Queen Latifah and debuted solo with “I Wanna See My Friends” in 2020.

Blending a plethora of genre’s with a cheeky bounce, his new single is a rich and infectious bright spark on the music scene. Taken from his album “Sam Greenfield Sucks”, the track builds up from crisp keys to the plucky bass chords and sprightly rhythm and a mind-blowing jazz sax solo at the end. With touches of funk, pop and jazz all merging into one peppy jam, this is an exceptional groove.

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