This Canadian five-piece band from Vancouver, consisting of Adam Mah, Glen Jackson, Dan Kozlowski, Deven Azevedo and Shane Stephenson, has been exploring the indie music scene since 2009. They played live at festivals such as Squamish Valley Music Festival and even landed a nomination from the Western Canadian Music Awards. Beating the odds generally facing indie artists, they make deeply personal indie-pop.
For the third single from their upcoming self-titled album they’ve enlisted the vocals of actress Sarah Jeffery. The sophisticated production travels from an upbeat funky rhythm to smooth indie flavors, culminating in an intricate, energetic chorus filled with contemporary synths. Singing about a fragile love affair, it blends indie pop with 80s vibes creating a flawless auditory treat.
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Hailing from Wolverhampton, this British trio actually started out as an acoustic duo back in 2009. Lead vocalist Des Chirikeni and guitarist Seb Barnes added drummer Leon Brown to complete the line-up. They are an eclectic classic & modern covers band, blending funk, rock, soul and even reggae and that diverse mix of genres is also present in their own, original material.
Their debut single is a prime example of that fabulous fusion of styles. Dipped in 
When you ask for a piano at the tender age of two, it’s clear that music is in your blood. This singer, songwriter and pianist from Philadelphia graduated from the 
The EP’s second track is like a smoky bar where soul and pop meet up with jazz and blues and make beautiful music together. With perky piano, blazing brass, infectious percussion and a vintage organ setting the scene for her sultry, jazz-laced vocals to shine and a riveting sax solo putting the cherry on top, it’s a stunningly intoxicating song brimming with seductive elegance and style.
This uber-talented artist had a multi-cultural upbringing, being born to a Seychellois mother and an American father and growing up in Manchester, UK, which exposed her to soulful music from birth. She fronted the German band 
Her single is an emotional rollercoaster, which will dig deep into your soul. While pouring her heart out, her fierce, emotive vocals effortlessly take the listener from soulful R&B to an explosive funky chorus. With stylishly layered harmonies and an extravagant arrangement of peppy percussion, plush guitar and fluid electronic FX, this is an exceptional, ear-catching musical delicacy.
Born into a musical family in California and now based in Nashville, this singer and songwriter graduated with a degree in journalism, but music was never far away. She was a founding member of the band Newcomers Home in 1997 and released her debut solo album 
On her latest single she managed to find the perfect balance between a contemporary pop song and giving the listener a deliciously nostalgic 80s feel. Singing about being courageous enough to be true to yourself, it has an 
Although they are not technically related, this Dutch foursome from Rotterdam are brothers through their love of rock ‘n’ roll. They created a whole new spin on the Americana/rootsrock genre, made famous by the likes of 
On their latest single they added touches of gospel, soul and rhythm & blues to their rock ‘n’ roll heritage to forge an irresistible, energetic ear-worm. Filled to the brim with juicy percussion, singing blues guitar, perky piano and raw, unfiltered vocals, they sing about corruption and greed. Their boot-stompin’ musical virtuosity generates a mighty and robust slice of Dutch Americana.
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