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December Streets – “Last Forever”

Hailing from Pretoria in South Africa, this quintet of indie rockers was formed in 2009. The current line-up, build around lead singer Tristan Coetzee and bassist and saxophonist Gideon Meyer, met while attending the University Of Pretoria. They released their debut EP in 2011 and have been frequenting the national charts since with songs like “Fire Through The Window” and “My Name”.

Bouncy, energetic and with a much needed sense of fun, their new single delivers a sprightly splash of indie-rock goodness. Despite a lyrical reminder that nothing lasts forever, it highlights the path that follows and leads to bigger and better things. With an exuberant beat, happiness-inducing guitars and a touch of violins, this jam provides some joyfulness in an otherwise daunting world.

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Aaron Frazer – “Over You”

Raised in Baltimore, but now firmly rooted in Brooklyn, this singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist is no stranger to the limelight. He got his first taste of fame as part of Durand Jones & The Indications, for which he wrote a plethora of tracks and was co-lead singer. Having caught the ear of producer and Black Keys guitarist Dan Auerbach, he’s taking his sweet soul sound down a fresh solo path.

Transporting even the most trained ear back to the mid-60s soul peak, his debut single takes that vintage sound and blends it with his effortless falsetto voice. Taken from his forthcoming album “Introducing…”, to be released on January 8th 2021, it’s the flashy rhythm, groovy bass line and the retro-dipped melodic feast that makes this debut an intoxicating, soul-drenched delight.

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Tiffany Day – “Gonna Be Okay”

Having gained initial popularity by going viral with her rendition of “Hallelujah!” sung into a Venetian well on a 2017 school trip, this Los Angeles-based singer and songwriter is taking the pop scene by storm. Classically trained, she plays piano, violin and is self-taught on guitar. She continued posting covers until last year, when she debuted her own perky sound on “I Want My Money Back”.

Extending our long, hot summer with playful exuberance, her new single is bursting with sunlit beach vibes. With some carefree, West-Coast guitars creating a feeling of a lazy Summers picnic in the park and the laid-back beat enticing your ears to the sparkling chorus, this joyous tune is like a refreshing breeze during a sonic heatwave. Airy, cheerful and radiant, this groove is more than okay.

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Nick Perri & The Underground Thieves – “Feeling Good”

Born in a Philadelpha suburb, this singer, songwriter, producer and gifted guitarist, is a founding member of several bands such as Silvertide. Their first release was the 2002 EP “American Excess”. As a guitarist he’s played for various artists like Shinedown and his sister Christina Perri. His music was placed in TV-shows, commercials and films such as M. Night Shyamalan’s “Lady In The Water” in 2006.

Turning up the heat with bombastic, Kravitz-touched vigor, their new single is a guitar-driven stalwart of feel-good rock. Taken from their debut album “Sun Via”, it’s the potent beat provding the song’s backbone and the highly-skilled howling guitars sounding like a full orchestra that give this upbeat tune a bit of spice. And with a positive vibe, this jam will not only make you feel good, but great!

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Brooklxn – “Thirsty”

Born in Australia, this bubbly singer and songwriter got her first break on TV at the age of 16 in “My Camp Rock 2” on Disney Channel Australia. Later, as part of girl group BEATZ she competed in X-Factor Australia ending in the top 5 and shared the stage with the likes of Little Mix and LunchMoney Lewis. Now based in Canada, she’s refocused her fiery and energetic R&B/pop sound on a solo career.

Mixing a generous splash of contemporary R&B with some rosy Caribbean flavors, her debut single under her new solo name is pure sunshine in a glass. Taking a reggae rhythm to add a radiant luster to the melody, while her sanguine and rich R&B vocal spirit adds a drop of honesty, makes this sonic cocktail tickle your ears. Confident, sexy and with a bit of a kick, this is the perfect summery tipple.

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Thunder Fox – “Communicate”

Hailing from Sydney, this funky Australian six-piece outfit brings a sound built on a foundation of old-school funk and hiphop. A popular act at festivals such as Caloundra Music Festival and Paradise Festival, they’ve also supported Ocean Alley and The Living End. Although they released their first single “Ride” in 2016, it would be 2019 before dropping their debut full-length album “Love At First Sniff”.

This funkalicious smoothie is what you get when you put Earth, Wind & Fire, Prince and Anderson .Paak in a blender and add a drop of sonic fun. With a highly infectious beat, sizzling horns and funky electric guitars worming their way into your ears and Sam Dawes’ vocals underlining the importance of communication, this extravagant jam is full of sweltering vintage fire mixed with a debonair bounce.

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