Based in Rotterdam and focused around front woman Anne den Boer, this Dutch band likes to offer a brief musical escape from reality. Anne has been drawn to music since she got enamored with the violin aged 3, later adding piano and guitar. She’s influenced by Madonna and The Pointer Sisters, as well as The Fleet Foxes. They debuted their 80s-touched pop sound with “All We Know” in 2019.
Representing the sum of the numbers in Anne’s birth date, their new single takes a synth-driven trip to the 80s. Taken from their upcoming EP “Paper Walls”, expected to drop next year, the track starts with a simple synth run, before intricate layering of pastel-colored keys and punchy drums weaves a retro sonic tapestry. And with her bubbly vocals, you’ll listen to this more than 33 times.
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After finishing music school Nate Merchant moved from Oregon to Los Angeles to truly work on honing his craft. He started working with 
Celebrating the shimmering synthpop-rock of the neon decade, his new single captures an 80s playful bounce. Born out of the collaboration with bassist 
Born in Winston-Salem, this bubbly singer and songwriter started her own rock band in high school. She went on to get a degree in music from 
Enriching velveteen pop with touches of country and sumptuous jazz, her new single is a smooth groove filled with sophisticated flair. Taken from her album “Southern Glitter Pop”, she narrates the story of finding romance when you think you’ll never find love, with her elegant vocals. And with mild keys, mellow rhythm and luxuriant trumpet, this delicate jam breathes tones of pure comfort.
Hailing from Halifax, this Canadian duo consisting of 
Having created the song remotely during the Covid pandemic in 2020, their new single breathes a feel-good vibe. They enveloped their positive message that life is unpredictable, so that it’s better to do the things you love, in neon-lit 80s synth-pop hues, while still incorporating tones of retro-touched folk-rock. With a bouncy beat and joyful exuberance, this is an upbeat free fall of sonic fun.
Born in New Zealand, but now Nashville-based, Alanna Quinn-Broadus is the frontwoman of this classic-minded R&B/soul band. She attended 
Filled with a buttery-smooth sway and a rich, luxurious warmth, their new single highlights the intimacy that classic soul can bring. With a crisp guitar and velveteen strings setting the romantic scene, soon this silken jewel finds its rhythmic foot marrying all those elements together. And with her enchanting vocals singing about rekindling love, you will keep falling in love with this gem.
Based in Auckland, this New Zealand singer & songwriter wanted to be a musician since she was young. As a child she began writing little songs and later picked up a guitar to play them. She studied for a Bachelor of Music at the 
Furthering her mighty fusion of retro elements such as 60s/70s folk, 70s/80s disco and a genre-spanning dose of indie-pop, her second single has an infectious sparkle. From the smoothness of the verses to the upbeat radiance of the chorus, this track uses scintillating synths and a buoyant beat to wrap her lustrous vocals in sonic sunlight and makes this a groove you will be talking about.
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