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Xavier Ralph – “She’s Always There”

This young British up-and-coming singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Sussex, was born destined for a career in music. Based in Hastings, he wrote his first song aged 10 and has since developed his mind-boggling talents. He’s honed his sound as a busker and playing vibrant local venues. In 2019 he signed with independent label Uprise Records and debuted with a self-titled album.

Going from radiating a genuine, heartfelt warmth to a lively pop jam, all in the same song, is no easy feat, but his new single makes it sound effortless. Starting with rich electric guitar strums and his soulful vocals, gives it an enticing and breezy feel, while the spirited pop chorus, flavored with a funkalicious vibe, makes it a refreshing and infectious earworm brimming with auditory pizzazz.

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Elise Trouw – “How To Get What You Want”

Hailing from San Diego, this uber-talented recording artist is, besides a singer and songwriter, also a gifted multi-instrumentalist. Raised on an eclectic musical palette, ranging from The Carpenters to Green Day, she’s influenced by a plethora of genres. She graduated early to commit fully to her music. Playing every instrument herself, she debuted with her album “Unraveling” in 2017.

Enchanting, hypnotic and magical, her new single forges a breathtaking sonic sunrise. Mellow synths and smooth guitar strums merely accentuate the lively percussion, which drives the track to enthralling heights. And with her impressive vocals switching from having a silky jazz hue to alluring pop punch in the catchy chorus, this sunlit song gives the listener everything their ears ever wanted.

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Crowd Company – “Lowdown”

With their modern take on vintage soul and funk, these eight London-based funkateers are renowned for their dynamic live performances, playing famed venues like London’s Jazz Cafe and The 100 Club. They debuted their infectious fusion of retro Hammond organ, harmonic vocals and a blazing horn section, brimming with energy and catchy hooks, on their album “Now Or Never” in 2014.

Instantly catching the groove with an invigorating rhythm and exhilarating brass, the scrumptious second taster of their upcoming third album, expected to drop on January 31, 2020, blasts onto your eardrums from the very first explosive notes. With the addition of the prominent Hammond organ and wah-wah guitars pulling your legs onto the dancefloor, this retro jam is on a funkadelic high!

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Colony House – “Original Material”

Named after an apartment building in Franklin, TN, where all band members lived at some point in their lives, this indie-rock quartet hit the music scene with their debut single “Silhouettes” in 2014, becoming SiriusXM’s most played track for 4 months. Consisting of Caleb Chapman, Will Chapman, Scott Mills and Parke Cottrell, the four-piece band are preparing a 2020 American and European tour.

Taken from their upcoming album “Leave What’s Lost Behind”, expected on January 24th, their new single takes the best from rock and pop and dunks it into a bubbly, infectious dip. With a driving beat, splashing guitars and an incredibly catchy hook painting the auditory imagery, their sparkling vocals narrate the lyrical story with glossy gusto, making this an irresistibly dazzling indie-rock jam.

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Elsa Marilyn – “Dancing In The Rain”

This 14-year young Australian singer and songwriter from Sydney possesses a passion for classic soul. Influenced by the likes of Aretha Franklin, she impresses with her seasoned melodies and soulful vocal delivery well beyond her years. Currently at high school, she’s studying piano, guitar and vocals. She got discovered by Bec Caruana in 2017 while singing Eva Cassidy’s “Songbird”.

Starting with a smooth rhythm and mellow piano, her debut single blends vintage soul with a layer of retro pop. With an infectious chorus brimming with catchy hooks from the punchy beat and soulful horns, it’s her rejuvenating and joyous vocals that elevate the sprightly melody to an exhilarated downpour, that makes you want to go out and just let yourself get absolutely soaking wet.

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The Lionyls – “Voice Of Truth”

Hailing from Ottawa, this Canadian rock & soul quartet hit the music scene after winning the Big Money Shot contest of radio station Live 88.5 back in 2014. They spent the following three years honing their sound and performing at local festivals, showcasing their vibrant blend of R&B, soul, funk & rock. They released their self-titled debut album in 2017, followed by a national tour.

The second single taken from their sophomore album “The Lionyls II” embraces luscious classic soul with an energetic, funkalicious groove. With a distinctive Earth, Wind & Fire vibe, it’s the bustling beat, 70s-styled wah-wah guitar and blazing brass that forges its exhuberant danceability, while their perky, effervescent vocals give a vintage-dipped voice to the buzzing, mouthwatering funk.

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