London-based duo Nick Harrison and Toby Couling are both multi-instrumentalists and producers in their own right, but decided to join forces and combine their shared interest in songwriting, pop music and synthesisers into a rejuvenating sound of layered harmonies and intricate production, laced with a touch of soul. Recording in their own studio, they’re self-releasing the results to the world.
The latest fruit of their labor is a celebration of mellow, funky, summertime grooves. With a breezy feel from the cheeky fingersnaps and a jaunty beat, the buttery-smooth synths coast over the vintage-inspired bass plucks, generating a cheerful, velveteen soundscape in which the carefree, soulful vocals and joyous harmonies can snuggle up to the sunlit melody and give it a great, big smooch.
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Daniele Carmosino met singer Lisa Widmark, when he overheard her singing a 
Taken from their same-titled debut EP, their latest single is the sum of adding the grooviness of the swinging 60s to the buoyant beats of the notorious 90s. Akin to 
Hailing from Gothenburg, Sweden, this singer, songwriter and pianist was born with music in her heart. She started playing piano aged 5 and wrote her first song aged 9. A serious illness in her late teens temporarily halted her career, but she’s back better than ever. Inspired by legends such as 
The first taster of her debut album, which is to be released in the Autumn, is fanciful retro-tinged pop. The complex instrumentation, from the haunting bass plucks to the intricate percussion, is inspired and mesmerizing. Her gorgeous, organic vocals with a soulful edge sound sensitive and honest. When the two meet, it creates an one-of-a-kind auditory adventure of pure musical allure.
This uber-talented Canadian songstress is not just a singer and songwriter, but she’s also made her mark as an accomplished DJ and violinist. Influenced by the likes of 
On her latest single she time-travels back to the notorious 90s with a high-energy R&B belter. On a bed of sizzling synths, a bouncy beat and a funky bass, her soulful, satiny vocals radiate bright gleaming sunbeams, despite singing about an affair with a man who’s already involved. With stirring old-school R&B vibes sparking a myriad of musical memories, it’s a slick summertime jam.
The influences of the diverse cultural landscape of Los Angeles, where this enchanting soulstress was born and raised, shaped her exhilarating sound which blends 70s funk, 80s synth pop and 90s R&B. She worked with greats such as 
The sleek groove of her new single reaches new heights of soulful funkiness. The energetic, 70s-dipped bass line and the smooth, laid-back feel of the percussion, sound warm and inviting for her velvety, soul-infused vocals to slow-dance over. With silky guitars, retro flutes and vintage organ chords completing the polished production with a jazzy vibe, it’s a scintillating slice of neo-soul bliss.
In 2011 four members of several Russian indie-rock bands came together to form a brand new group. Spearheaded by lead vocalist Egor Berdnikov, this quartet created a fresh blend of electro-indie-rock, drizzled with 80s influences from the likes of 
The second taster of their forthcoming third album is an infectious indie-pop track, gleaming with an iconic 80s electro-rock glow. An invigorating beat is accompanied by a plethora of electronic gadgetry and soaring guitar riffs. The lustrous vocal harmonies have a delectable retro edge and merge seamlessly with the synth-heavy melody, making it a striking tune you can feel nothing but love for.
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