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Gianna Isabella – “Hypnotize”

Hailing from New Jersey, this singer and songwriter was surrounded by music since childhood. Her grandfather was co-founder of 60s band Spiral Starecase and her mother rose to fame in the 80s as Brenda K. Starr. In 2016 she reached the top 10 of American Idol 15. Influenced by jazz legends like Etta James as well as pop divas like Ariana Grande, she released her debut “Nights With You” in 2020.

Instantly compelling by the singular bass plucks, tickling the curiosity, her new single lives up to its irresistible promise of more to come in spades. Mild touches of jazz and Asian influences pop up in this otherwise modern pop and R&B blended jam. With an catchy, mesmerizing beat and vintage violins accompanying her refreshing vocals, this enthralling groove puts you under its tantalizing spell.

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Levon – “Gravity”

“You have no idea who we are, but we’re about to be great friends”, says lead singer Michael David Hall at every gig. Together with Jake Singleton and Ryan Holladay, they’ve created a soulful sound drawing from past and present. Named after The Band’s Levon Helm, as well as Elton John’s song “Levon”, they share a passion for the timeless quality of the 70s. They debuted with their self-titled EP in 2017.

Drawing you in with sheer musical magnetism, their new single packs a vintage-touched pop song full of soul and fun. Draped in a sparkling contemporary production, this upbeat groove finds the perfect balance between their love for the 70s, a touch of the 90s and modern vibes. And with some infectious hooks, joyous vocal power and sonic glitter, this poplicious tune is filled with auditory vitality.

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Sarah Hemi – “I Really Like You”

Originally from New Zealand, but now based in Japan, this singer, songwriter and model grew up in a very musical family. Her brother taught her how to play guitar at 11 and she wrote her first song aged 12. Intertwining her respect for her Maori-Japanese roots and her love for R&B and Neo-Soul, she refined her unique sound. She recently debuted her solo-project with her EP “Doki Doki”.

Being greeted by the velveteen sound of a solitary mellow guitar, her new single sounds like it’s captured a lazy Summers afternoon in melodic form. With the warmth of her dreamy vocals gently floating over the silvery notes, emanating positive vibes, you could feel the sunbeams touching your ears. And with a smooth, rhythmic chorus, this heartfelt and uplifting gem is a soothing sonic sunrise.

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The Planetoids – “My Only Religion”

Reputedly from Mars (but secretly from Hannover), this German quartet has invented a sound they call Groove Pop. It combines pop with elements from funk, indie and disco. Jonas Sercombe, Piet Charlet, Sven Tamplin and Kai Maas have been making music since 2014. It’s rumored that they topped the charts on Mars, Venus and Jupiter, but on Earth they debuted with “Enjoy The Show” in 2014.

Teasing the upcoming release of their new EP “Fuchsia”, dropping March 21st, they are yet again trying to conquer Planet Earth with their new, discolicious single. Covering a 70s disco beat with modern electronic vibes, all leading to an 80s-inspired pop chorus, makes this track a vintage-dipped auditory synthesis. Sparkling, catchy and highly danceable, this intergalactic groove is out of this world.

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Erica Knox – “Running Inside Of My Brain”

Hailing from Georgetown, this youthful Canadian singer and songwriter was virtually born singing. She joined a children’s choir aged 8 and got a guitar aged 9. Learning to play and being inspired by Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran, she started writing her own songs aged 13. At 16 she was opening for Hollerado. She studied Music Production at Seneca College and released her debut “Doing Me” in 2019.

Narrating a lyrical story about a relationship that just wasn’t to be, her new single takes the listeners ears on an emotional rollercoaster. Starting with mild, reverberating guitars and her mellifluous vocals, it comes alive in the passionate chorus. With an infectious rhythm, relatable topic and the warmth of her dulcet tones, this exceptional tune will be running around your brain for quite a while.

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Lilly Wood & The Prick – “You Want My Money”

Risen to fame with the 2014 Robin Schulz remix of their hit “Prayer In C”, reaching number 1 in 11 countries, this French folk-pop duo are no strangers to the limelight. Nili Hadida and Benjamin Cotto met in a Parisian café in 2006 and decided to write songs together. However their first single was a cover of “L.E.S. Artistes” by Santogold in 2008, followed by their first album “Invincible Friends” in 2010.

Turning up the heat on the consumer society we all live in, their first single after a six year hiatus was well worth the wait. Taking a vintage sixties feel and bathing it in a fresh, contemporary production, gives this tune a very groovy vibe, despite lyrically denouncing that consumer society and its absurdity. With a delicious retro rhythm, playful organ and perky vocals, this high-spirited jam is priceless.

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