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Wesley Bright & The Honeytones – “You Don’t Want Me”

Hailing from the funky rust belt town of Akron, OH, this honey-voiced soul brother has been on the music scene for many years. Initially backed by The Hi-Lites in 2011, he’s shared the stage with legends such as Otis Clay, Sly & The Family Stone and Tower Of Power. Now backed by The Honeytones, he takes his Al Green-dipped vocal chops and bridges the gap between classic soul and a modern sound.

Their debut single on their new label Colemine Records is a nectarous honeycomb of luscious and refreshing soul. Sounding like a forgotten gem from yesteryear, the peppy beat, seasoned guitar strums and vintage-soaked horns form a 60s-reminiscent groove, while his candy-coated, showstopping pipes add a mesmerizing, soul-induced sugar rush, making this tune a delicious sweetened snack.

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Yoji – “Satellite”

Glowing with inspirational and motivational kindness, this soulstress, songwriter and pianist gained interest after winning Vodafone Future Breakers and a Fame Music songwriting award. To expand her musical prowess, she earned a Masters in Popular Music at Goldsmiths. With a sound influenced by artists such as Alicia Keys and Lauryn Hill, she released her debut single “I Need More” in 2015.

Highlighting the importance of staying connected with friends and emphasizing that we are not alone, her new single is a gorgeous ballad, blending pop, soul and the joyous power of a gospel choir into a melodious muse to inspire her soulful vocals to complete the unity and shine. Raising awareness for mental health issues, all proceeds of this rousing tune are to be donated to The Samaritans.

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Louis Baker – “So Lo”

Digging through his parents’ record collection of Miles Davis, Marvin Gaye and Joni Mitchell when he was young sparked a passion for music in this New Zealand singer and songwriter. He started writing original songs aged 17 and attended the prestigious Red Bull Music Academy in New York. He debuted with a 2014 self-titled EP, played several festivals worldwide and toured with Allen Stone.

Teasing his upcoming album “OPEN”, which is due on June 21st, his new single brings classic Motown-style soul right up-to-date. With gospel-like backing vocals and an invigorating rhythm driving the laid-back vibe, it’s the luminous soulfulness of his vintage-tinged voice, tickling the smooth guitars and sleek keys, that elevates this sumptuous, seductive groove to refreshing new heights.

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BELLSAINT – “Like Gold To Me”

Born in Texas as Caroline Brooks, this groovy singer and songwriter polished her craft by writing songs for the likes of Natalie Imbruglia and collaborating with legends like Giorgio Moroder. She’s had songs featured in several commercials and major TV shows. Inspired by Nancy Sinatra, her sound is dipped in the swinging sixties. She debuted with “Bang Bang (Remember My Name)” in 2016.

With a sweltering vintage texture, sounding like a long lost track from the Stax Records soul vaults, her new single has a gleaming retro luminosity. Complete with perky bass plucks, playful tambourine, bouncy beat and spirited harmonies, it’s a romantic sixties soul melody tailormade for her classic tinged, dynamic vocals to take any ear back in time and to steep this sparkling jam in golden splendor.

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Andria Piperni – “Instinct”

Based in Montreal, this Canadian songstress grew up singing and dancing to R&B legends like Alicia Keys and Corinne Bailey Rae. With an unmistakable passion for performance and music, she trained and taught as a dancer. However, the lyrical artistry of Amy Winehouse and Lauryn Hill helped her develop a love for songwriting. She released her debut single “Say Something” late 2018.

Radiating shimmering R&B sunbeams from every groove, her new single captures the mellow mood of a sunlit Summer’s afternoon spent on a white-sanded beach in every laid-back note. With a luminescent melody and a slight touch of a reggae rhythm for some added spice, she creates an intimacy and warmth in which her luscious, honey-sweet voice rubs SPF 50 all over your eardrums.

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Tommy Down – “Superficial”

Back in 2015, this sharp-suited, Bristol-based British vocalist and lyricist fronted his Universities Jazz Band and started the genre-spanning project Harker Moon with four schoolmates. Inspired by multifarious influences ranging from Stevie Wonder and Al Green to Queen and the Arctic Monkeys, his solo sound is a varied fusion of wide-ranging styles mixed with fresh, innovative song writing.

Blending modern production with a retro, funkalicious vibe, this song takes the best from an invigorating 70s disco beat, dips it in some nostalgic mirrorball glitz and brings it up-to-date with a lyrical analysis of a social media addicted society. With striking synths and classic electric guitars laying the foundation, it’s his velvety, laid-back vocals, which saturate it with authentic funk appeal.

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