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Inayah – “Choose”

Born in Houston, this singer and songwriter began singing at the age of 2 thanks to a very musical family. She grew up listening to classic soul, while Stevie Wonder’s “Sir Duke” was the foundation of her wanting to pursue music. She got her professional start singing jingles for a jingle company. Uploading covers to social media led to a remake of Ella Mai’s “Boo’d Up” going viral. Inspired by legends like Aretha Franklin, Anita Baker and Johnnie Taylor, she released her debut “Fairy Tale” in 2018.

Singing about a lover making her choose between love and her music, her new single tells the relatable tale of having to deal with the clash between head and heart. Accompanying the emotion-laden lyrics is a smooth, contemporary R&B melody. With a resonant rhythm guiding us through the song, it’s the layering of electronic elements and warm guitars that fuse together in an understated soundscape. And with her soulful vocals, this polished groove is an honest and reassuring gem.

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Naima Adams – “All I Ever Wanted”

Hailing from an Italian-American background, raised in Rome and now London-based, this singer and songwriter grew up with old jazz and soul records. She studied at Berklee College of Music in Boston and moved to London to attend the London College of Music. Since then she’s performed alongside Sampa The Great and Angelique Kidjo, played festivals like Love Supreme and Glastonbury and appeared on TV shows like Later With Jools Holland. She released her debut “Fragile” in 2024.

Exploring confronting past disappointments and the tough process of rebuilding oneself, her new single is an intimate account of dealing with her personal challenges and reclaiming her inner strength. Taken from her upcoming EP “When We Let Go”, expected on May 27th, this jazzy, indie-R&B song is dipped in a soulful swagger. With a layered production of resonant percussion, sunlit guitars and her warm and textured vocals, this alluring tune champions reflection and resilience.

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JCCutter – “Vegas Days”

Based in New Mexico, this country-rock singer and songwriter grew up in a musical family, playing music with his father and brothers on the bass guitar. Interested in songwriting early on, he realized that lyrics are a form of poetry that moves sonically. Since the start of his career he’s played venues such as Stoney’s Rockin’ Country and the 2025 Las Vegas Songwriters Festival. Inspired by artists like Clint Black, Chris LeDoux and Bon Jovi, he debuted with “Shutdown Pawns” in 2025.

Lyrically taking us along on a Las Vegas adventure, his new single highlights that, despite the excitement in the moment, gambles often have consequences we carry home with us. Wrapped in an upbeat country-rock swagger, the song is filled with an insatiable energy. With wild guitars, fervent rhythm and a dollop of twang forging a slick and gritty sound, it’s the imposing vivacity of his storytelling vocals that make this country-rock groove sound anthemic and highly infectious.

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lùisa – “Summer In The Woods”

Originally from Hesse and now based in Hamburg, this German singer and songwriter grew up in a music-loving household, listening to her parents’ vinyl collection. At 15 she started playing the guitar and by 16 had written her first original song. Since then she’s played festivals like Iceland Airwaves and Citadel Music Festival and opened for Simply Red, Arlo Parks and Alanis Morissette. Inspired by Fleetwood Mac, Sade and Kate Bush, she released her debut album “One Youth Ago” in 2013.

Reminding us that the magic and mystery of life is still present under-neath the pressures of the modern world, her new single reaches out to nature to find that lost enchantment. Taken from her upcoming album “Call Me The Witch”, expected on April 10th, this indie-pop song blends organic and electronic elements. With a touch of nostalgia from the shimmering guitars, airy synths and breezy, elegant vocals, this ethereal, yet bouncy tune forges an opulent, infectious soundscape.

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The Lazy Eyes – “The One Who Got Away”

Formed in 2015 in Sydney, this Australian band consists of Harvey Geraghty, Itay Shachar, Noah Martin and Leon Karagic. They met while they were attending Newtown High School of the Performing Arts. They first started busking and this led to them performing at the BigSound festival in 2019. Since then they’ve also played festivals like The Great Escape in the UK and Splendour In The Grass. Inspired by The Beach Boys, Tame Impala and Deep Purple, they released their debut “EP1” in 2020.

Capturing the feeling of longing for a love that cannot exist in your reality, their new single highlights the human desire to want what we can’t have rather than just enjoying the life we do have. Taken from their upcoming album “Cheesy Love Songs”, expected on August 21st, this mesmerizing song blends 60s pop with a contemporary touch. Layered with fuzzy guitars, soft drums, crisp piano and mellow vocals, this dreamy, sunlit groove is filled with warm, introspective nostalgia.

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Jea Mira – “Lie To Me Better”

Born as Joanna Mira Dolba in Lublin, this Polish singer and songwriter discovered a passion for music from a young age. Listening to the album “Pure Heroine” by Lorde at the age of 14 fueled her interest in writing her own songs. She moved to the UK after high school to attend the BIMM institute in London. In Poland she won the Discovery Of The Year at the Bestsellery Empiku in 2024. Inspired by Lana Del Rey, Adele and Lykke Li, she released her debut single “In Blue” in 2020.

Singing about the harsh reality of a relationship which is falling apart, her new single pleads for a partner to lie better as it’s easier to deal with than the painful reality of a breakup. Driven by an electronic disco-pop beat, this atmospheric song conjures up a dreamy ambiance. Melodically enriched with shimmering synths, a warm bassline and rich guitars gives it an understated cinematic feeling. And with her breathy vocals expressing the emotive weight, this is a luscious tune.

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