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Marie Dangerfield – “Right Now”

Growing up in Australia, influenced by many different cultures and languages, this bubbly singer and songwriter wraps her zest for life in a funky soundscape. Also having spent years living in Tokyo, she enjoys singing in both English and Japanese. Living in a world where soul, funk and pop collide, she draws inspiration from Jamiroquai and Kylie Minogue and acquired a fun and eclectic sound.

Touched in sunny sonic nostalgia, her new single is a delicious brew of various genres and era’s. The rhythm is funky, the keys soulful and the chorus sparkling retro pop. Taken from her upcoming debut EP “Groove Phylosophy”, this intoxicating groove radiates hot, tropical vibes and will tug on your dancing feet. Brimming with energetic euphoria, this infectious jam needs to be heard right now.

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Wake The Wild – “Made 4 U”

Now based in Los Angeles, this trio of longtime friends grew up playing together in the Bay Area jazz scene. With a shared influence of classic Prince and Michael Jackson, as well as Disclosure and Oliver Nelson, they blend electronic production of both vintage and modern synths and live instrumentation to create an old-school R&B, funk and pop blend. They debuted with “Touch The Ground” in 2016.

Get into a purple convertible and take a funky roadtrip along the sunny coast of their musical realm, because their radiant new single is a delicious sonic ride. With a shimmering synth sliding into a sunlit bop of fresh bass plucks and sleek electric guitars, it fuses together into a summery cocktail of Nu-Disco and sweet funk. Both vibrant and silky smooth, this retro jam was made for you.

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NOA – “Alright With Me”

Born in Toronto, this exciting Dutch-Canadian singer and songwriter graduated from the famed Berklee College Of Music with a degree in songwriting and music business. She appeared on season 2 of CTV’s “The Launch” and has been featured in renowned publications like Rolling Stone and Buzzfeed. With an unequaled ability to form a luscious R&B/pop blend, she released her debut “Casual” in 2018.

Filling every gorgeous note with soothing romanticism, her new single is an enchanted sonic spell. Taken from her upcoming EP “Honeymoon”, expected on June 25th, she adds a smooth jazzy touch to her fusion of retro R&B and sumptuous pop. And with her soul-infused, ethereal voice singing about the person that helped her believe in love again, this enticing and hopeful tune is more than alright.

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Pet The Camel – “Get Get Get”

Lighting up the music scene, this Danish collection of creative musicians try to find the balance between their varying sources of inspiration. With every member of the band staying true to their own muse, they create a unique, danceable sound. Rooted in disco, funk and soul, they grab the best elements of their favorite genres and fuse the sound of tomorrow with the sound of yesterday.

Teasing your ears into their world with an understated synth, their debut single soon ascends into a sonic sphere filled with splashing neon pastels. With a mesmerizing rhythm and crisp electric guitars marrying a funky beat with 80s synthpop, the rock-styled vocals, singing about a girl who put the past and future aside for one night to enjoy the present, make this jam sound exciting and fresh.

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Lauren Aquilina – “Empathy”

Growing up in Bristol, this half British, half Maltese singer and songwriter started releasing music at a very young age. She debuted with her EP “Fools” in 2012. Taking a break while battling depression for two years opened up new opportunities to write songs for some of her favorite artists such as Demi Levato, FLETCHER and Olivia O’Brien. She also got to open for Taylor Swift at one of her shows.

Diving into the sounds of female singer/songwriters of the 90s, her new single has a familiar feel about it. Starting with a vibrant guitar and a mellifluent rhythm accompanying her expressive vocals telling her reflective story, the track quickly bounces to life in an exuberant chorus. Both intimate and vulnerable, as well as bold and refreshing, this jam celebrates all aspects of sonic passion.

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Nya – “High”

Raised in the Florida sunshine, this genre-bending singer and songwriter has been enchanted by the transportive power of music from a young age. She found inspiration in the classic tones of Frank Sinatra and Fred Astaire, adding Fiona Apple’s lyricism and The Internet’s contemporary vibes as she grew as an artist. She debuted her retro-tinged, jazzy and soulful sound on her EP “Mania” in 2017.

Animated in delicious neon colors, her bubbly new single is an incredible fusion of 80s disco and pop, laced with a touch of funk and a jazzy undertone. With an infectious groovy rhythm, multi-layered harmonies and playful keys tickling the senses, she adds a taste of modernity with the relatable lyrics. And with her emotive, soul-infused voice adding a summery feel, this track is reaching new heights.

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