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Girl Named Tom – “Stay The Night”

Hailing from the small town of Pettisville, this folk trio consists of siblings Bekah, Joshua and Caleb Liechty. Growing up with music loving parents, their childhood was steeped in music. As well as sing in church, they also took piano lessons. Despite thinking about a medical career first, they formed the band in 2019. In 2021 they entered and won Season 21 of The Voice. They’ve since shared the stage with Kelsea Ballerini and Pentatonix. They debuted with “Barrier Island” in 2019.

Telling a tale of romance and reminiscing about the moment the lovers met, their new single reminds us that life’s too short not to take a chance on love. Taken from their recently released EP “… Wilder Then”, the song is a cheeky amalgamation of folk, pop and a touch of country. From the playful organ to the lively percussion and jaunty steel guitar laying down the jolly melody, it’s their astounding harmonies and rosy vocals that make this good-natured tune a true pleasure for your ears.

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Josh Ritchie – “Numb”

Born in Toronto and raised in Wiarton, this Canadian singer and songwriter grew up immersed into the music scene. With both his father and his uncle a member of the folk band Tanglefoot, he would actually tour with the band as a kid and help them set up. He took to the guitar himself and, since starting his career, played festivals such as the Ottowa Grassroots Festival and more recently Summerfolk. Inspired by rock bands like U2, he released his debut album “Louder” in 2019.

Taken from his upcoming album “So Much More Than A Dream” on which the collection of songs tell the story of someone looking for peace and purpose in this turbulent world, his new single asks the question of whether that someone believes in anything at all anymore. Driving the song is a vivid rock rhythm and is enriched with imposing guitars and a cheeky piano. With a melody giving off some Coldplay vibes and vocals that glide from falsetto to fierce, this magnetic tune is stadium-ready.

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Kari Lyn – “Home”

Surrounded by music and storytelling, this Canadian singer/songwriter grew up listening to the “Saturday Night Hoedown” radio show and to the stories her grandfather Tommy Gallant told. At 19 she left home to travel around the world and backpack through countries like Thailand, Australia and Columbia. She’s been nominated for Rock Album of the Year at the 2020 PEI Music Awards. Inspired by Amy Winehouse and Johnny Cash, she debuted with her album “Hit The Ground” in 2020.

Reminiscing about the fact that she travelled across 29 countries searching for something she thought she was lacking, her new single is about the realization that what she was looking for was at home all along. Telling her tale on the back of some cheerful, sunlit vibes, she eases us into her authentic world. And with a lighthearted rhythm, a jaunty fiddle and a jollity in her warm vocals, this catchy, singalong tune, combined with vivid storytelling, merrily invites the sonic sun in.

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Leanne Gallati – “Villain 2.0”

Hailing from Brooklyn, New York, this rising singer and songwriter graduated from university with a musical theatre degree in 2016. Choosing the music scene over the theatre, she started her career as the lead singer of the funk-rock band Cosmonaut Radio. Solo since 2022, she’s performed at renowned venues such as Brooklyn Bowl and Mercury Lounge. Drawing inspiration from artists like Lawrence, Lake Street Dive and Rubblebucket, she released her debut “Selfish” in 2022.

Brimming with hints of defiance and rebellion, as well as hope, her new single reflects on lessons learned the hard way. Forging an impressive sonic balance with a driving percussion, playful piano and rock-infused guitars, she bounces from powerful pop to dynamic rock with ease. Leading us to a delicious electric guitar solo, it’s her passionate, power-house vocals reminding us that you can both be a princess and the villain in a story, that fill this riveting earworm with virulent sonic fire.

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DrewJam – “Holding Fast”

Born in Manchester and based in Baldock, this British singer and song-writer was influenced by his dad, who sang and played guitar in venues in the North West. He taught him guitar and encouraged him to learn piano. Although he initially took his first steps toward a musical career as part of a duo, he made his mark utilizing his mesmerizing voice and his intricate guitar play as a solo artist. Inspired by artists such as Mark Knopfler, Snow Patrol and Sting, he debuted with “The Truth” in 2019.

Narrating the ache of nostalgia and the strength needed to hold yourself together and carry on in moments of loss, his new single is a resonant rock ballad. Built around an emotionally charged piano, the song evolves with a mellow rhythm and crying electric guitar and leads to a passionate sonic crescendo in which the drums merely hold up the howling guitar solo. And with a tenderness in his heartwarming vocals, this imposing tune sways from delicate gem to dynamic rock ballad.

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Lavendine – “Who Cares If I’m Alone”

Born in Kansas and raised in Oklahoma, twins Jacy and Jana Ayers discovered their affinity for music early on, singing in church at the age of 4. After two years of college, they moved to Nashville to pursue their dream. Along the way both faced significant health challenges, but through their resilience they came out on the other end more determent to reignite their dream. Inspired by Heart, The Bee Gees and Chicago, they released their debut “You Can’t Change My Mind” in 2013.

Forged from betrayal and capturing the emotional process of moving on, their new single delivers a message of resilience and takes a stand against dependence and settling for less. Taken from their upcoming EP “Deep Blue”, expected in October, the rich melody starts with a 70s-touched, ethereal vibe and develops into an 80s pop-rock anthem. With a driving drums and soaring guitars creating melodic finesse, it’s the authentic honesty of their vocals that make this a bittersweet gem.

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