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Lea Heart – “Hey!”

Hailing from Kildare, this Irish singer and songwriter has always been naturally drawn to music. From banging on her grandparents’ piano as a child to watching all TV talent shows, she absorbed it all. The first lockdown and getting that piano gifted allowed her to start honing her craft and dropping songs on TikTok. Inspired by Dua Lipa and Picture This, she released her debut “Older” in 2020.

Filled with fun-loving vibes and playful instrumentation, her new single adds some lighthearted sonic happiness to anyone’s day. Starting with a simple electronic beat and frisky ukulele plucks, it’s her upbeat and joyful vocals that will raise your spirits. And with an even more buoyant chorus and rich, mirthful harmonies, this cheery tune is a sanguine slice of pure optimism and sunshiny exuberance.

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Johnny Ashby – “On My Way”

Growing up with the music of Fleetwood Mac, David Bowie and Billy Bragg, this exciting British singer and songwriter discovered music through his dad’s mixtapes. As a teen, he played in various bands and later started doing session work. Now based in Los Angeles, he’s added inspiration from The Lumineers and John Mayer to his lustrous sound. He released his debut EP “The Cannonball Days” in 2015.

Laced with a generous helping of radiant positivity and joyfulness, his new single is a sonic cocktail of indie-pop with a splash of folk and a drop of country. Taken from his album “Time Of Our Lives”, this sunlit song oozes a playful energy from the sprightly guitars, danceable rhythms and whimsical harmonies. And with a slight grit in his voice, this jovial jam is brisk, intoxicating and utterly irresistible.

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Jacob Fitzgerald – “Lonely”

Melbourne-based and born to a rebel dad and a calming mum, this Australian singer and songwriter grew up with music in his ears. Inspired by the feel-good songs from the likes of Bruce Springsteen, Huey Lewis & The News and Poison, he started playing in pubs as a teenager. Having created his own, exciting pop-rock style, he burst onto the music scene with his earworm single “Adore Ya” in 2018.

Taking your senses from a suave and easygoing start to the energetic guitar-driven chorus, his new single is all-encompassing slice of rousing indie-rock. Taken from his upcoming EP “Pretend I’m Cool”, expected to drop on November 19th, he infused the lyrics with desperation and insecurity, while adding a sense of positivity through the hearty guitars and brisk beats, making it irresistible.

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Aislinn Logan – “Contender”

Born to an accordion-playing dad and a piano-playing mom, this Northern-Irish singer and songwriter always had music in her life. She attended the Belfast School of Music and played cello and piano. After going to University in Scotland, she taught herself the guitar. Influenced by Fleetwood Mac, Joni Mitchell and Paul Simon, she debuted her retro-touched sound on “Spree” in 2018.

Immediately catching your ear with New Order-esque synths, her new single embraces the neon-lit electronic sounds of the 80s, while keeping the production fresh. Taken from her upcoming EP “So It Is”, expected on November 11th, it’s the pulsating rhythms, the dreamy guitars and her seductive, whispery vocals that make this exhilarating groove sound spirited and make it truly soar.

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Courtney Cooper – “Sugar High”

Hailing from Brooklyn, this New York City girl is a singer and songwriter who forged her own alternative R&B sound. Although she grew up listening to 90s artists such as Timbaland and Missy Elliott, she went to study jazz at Berklee College Of Music. Boosting her hiphop influences, she also draws inspiration from the rich R&B of Lauryn Hill and Erykah Badu. She debuted with “Only Love” in 2016.

With a honeyed sophistication and tasty, candy-coated sweetness, her new single is a delicious mix of tasty musical flavors. Starting this aromatic delight with a lavish funky beat and 70s-dipped electric guitars, she effortlessly adds a buttery, 90s-soaked R&B nectar. And with her creamy vocals, dunked in luscious soulfulness, this delectable treat is pure mouth-watering temptation.

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Albert Gold – “Want Me”

Looking for a way to write a diary as a child, this Hackney-based singer and songwriter found that music was the right vehicle to express himself. He’s attended the British Academy Of New Music in Stratford and played showcases for BBC Introducing and Sofar Sounds. Inspired by the legendary Luther Vandross, as well as Prince, he debuted his lush soulful pop sound on his single “Feel Safe” in 2014.

Brewing an ear-pleasing musical beverage of soul-tinged flavors, his new single is an easy-going cocktail of classic tones and contemporary R&B smoothness. Taken from his upcoming EP “Patterns”, expected on October 29th, it’s the laid-back rhythms, sleek synths and enticing bass line, that enrich his sweet vocals, while singing about love, kinship and family, and make this juicy jam very wanted.

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