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Luna Luna – “Time”

Hailing from Dallas, this quartet of indie-pop musicians has been tirelessly playing house parties and building up a fan base since the release of their debut EP “For Lovers Only” in 2018, which introduced their dreamy retro synth pop sound and cemented them as hopeless romantics. Continuing their live shows, they’ve played SXSW and The Roxy and are currently one of the busiest acts in Texas.

Putting the effects that quarantine has had on them and how their lives changed to music is no easy feat, but their new single proves it can be done. Keeping the dreamy vibe alive, they turn the speed up a notch with a bustling funky bass line and danceable rhythm. Layering smooth synths and fresh guitars on top and finishing it off with a touch of brass makes this tune exhilarating and timeless.

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ELMA – “I Can Tell (U Wanna Hold Me)”

Born in Stockholm as Matilda Gratte, this soulful Swedish singer, songwriter, pianist and producer attended the renowned Berklee College Of Music in Boston. Since graduating she’s been composing music for films, as well as international artists such as South-Korean singer BoA, Bart B More from The Netherlands and The Mamas from Sweden. She’s also a background singer for Zara Larsson.

Buttery smooth and honey sweet – on her second outing under her new moniker, she pays tribute to the famous 90s R&B ballads from the likes of her musical inspiration Erykah Badu. With a highly embraceable melody of a mild rhythm and warm keys laying down a flowery bed for her enchanting, soul-dripping vocals to gently rest on, this silky jam, filled with soothing charm, is love in sonic form.

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The Commotions – “New Suit”

Pumping sizzling soul through the heart of the music scene, this 11-piece Canadian band was created by musical director and saxophonist Brian Asselin. Having toured with the legendary Funk Brothers, their blend of 70s soul and Motown rhythms was born. They’ve played festivals such as The Ottowa Jazz Festival and had their music featured on TV shows like The Fosters and Snowfall.

Boarding this time machine with a destination of slap bang in the middle of Motown’s glory years, their new single is dripping with vintage 60s funkalicious vibes. Erupting with their exuberant, red-hot horns and its fierce rhythm, this spirited jam is propelled into a retro stratosphere. And with the powerful vocals of Jeff Rogers, this groovy journey to yesteryear enriches all our senses.

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Sharon Little – “Star Crossed Lovers”

Born in Pennsylvania, this singer and songwriter started writing music aged 16. After meeting Grammy-winning songwriter Scot Sax in 2006, she released her debut album “Perfect Time For A Breakdown”. Two years later she worked with Robert Plant and Alison Krauss and toured with Chris Isaak and Pat Benatar. Her songs have also been featured in TV series such as CSI:NY and Sons Of Anarchy.

Giving an emotional pop ballad a touch of country, her new single has a retro 80s vibe. Taken from her upcoming EP “Another Galaxy”, expected to drop on January 22 2021, it starts with a breezy mild rhythm and smooth guitars, but with the addition of vintage synths it ascends to an aural crescendo. And with her impassioned vocals telling the doomed love story, this jam is deliciously fiery.

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Karen Hardy – “Never Do”

Hailing from New Jersey, this singer and songwriter grew up with two special needs brothers and, being a shy child herself, she explored music as a way to connect and communicate with others. She left high school aged 16 to pursue her musical dream and moved to Nashville. Compared to greats like Beyoncé and Ariana Grande, she debuted her smooth, vibrant sound on “Nobody” in 2019.

Refreshing and lively, while being honey sweet at the same time, her new single celebrates the best of R&B. Enchantingly sunny from the first note, it’s the easygoing rhythm, sparkling keys and her clever use of strings that makes the melody stroke your eardrums. And with her effortless and dazzling vocals completing this delicious tune, she brings a few minutes of summer into our lives.

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Total Hip Replacement – “Lost In Thought”

The oldest members of this collective of musicians, hailing from Aarhus in Denmark, have been playing together since they were 14 years old. Through meeting other musicians in their hometown, they grew to the six-piece powerhouse they are today. They’ve performed their dusty reggae and funky soul blend all around the world, as well as Danish festivals such as Smukfest, G! and SPOT.

Kicking off with an easygoing reggae rhythm, their latest single is an ingenious melting pot of musical delights. With a breezy vibe from the guitars, keys and a touch of brass, the melody is gently bopping along. Radiating some warm summer sun, they add more horns as the cherry on the delicious sonic cake. And with their mellow, soul-dipped vocals, you’ll be thinking about this jam for a while.

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