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Cat Lundy – “Triggerman”

This Irish singer/songwriter started music lessons at a young age and was writing music and teaching herself to play guitar at the age of 11. She is a classically trained vocalist from the Royal Academy Of Music. Influenced by her parent’s record collection of Nina Simone, Bob Dylan and Otis Redding, her music is a beautiful mixture of 60s blues and soul.

Her single takes you up and down the spectrum of emotionally charged blues. It starts off slow, with delicate acoustic guitar and sultry vocals, but then the true nature of the song is revealed with an invigorating beat and bouncy brass, making it truly come alive without losing the seductive quality of her alluring voice.

From her upcoming debut album, to be released later in 2017:

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Jackie Venson – “Flying”

She was born in Austin, Texas as the youngest of 9 siblings. With music in her genes, as her dad Andrew was a prominent musician in the 80s, this singer/songwriter attended the Berklee College of Music, learning classical piano and guitar. Having released two EP’s in 2013 and an album “The Light In Me” in 2016 and having toured the US and Europe recently, things are looking up for this songbird.

Her new single is a song about universal love. It has a laid-back feel and a distinctly funky beat. The orchestration is delicate, with smooth guitar and mellow drums, yet it sounds full and rich. Her slightly smoky, melodious, soul-infused vocals are mesmerizing and make you feel like you’re floating through her musical world.

From her upcoming EP “Transcends”, to be released on 30 September 2017:

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Decosta Boyce – “Place I’ve Made”

This Hertfordshire-born UK singer is no stranger to the soul scene. He’s performed as background singer with the likes of Adele and Beverly Knight, but also supported Jazmin Sullivan, Alexander O’Neal and Leela James. Currently he’s on tour with 70s funkateers Heatwave. So it was high time that he released his own soul stylings to the musical world.

His latest single is about finding places that make you happy or where you feel most peaceful. It has a classic Motown feel, with a contemporary twist. With a funky beat, delicate soul guitar, rich brass bridge and his skillful, vintage-sounding vocals, this single feels like an instant classic.

From his album “Electrick Soul” (2017):

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D/Troit – “Soul Sound System”

Hailing from Copenhagen, this five-piece Danish soul band has a retro 70s soul sound, which merges the sounds of Motown and Stax with raw garage rock and a contemporary vibe. When they play live, they turn into a synergetic soul spectacular, which makes you feel like you’re wearing flares and grooving it on the dance floor like you’ve traveled back in time.

Their latest single has everything you would expect. It’s dripping with vintage soul, with just enough rock ‘n’ roll grit to give you that retro feel, yet keeping a foot in the here and now. With dynamic drums, beautifully layered harmonies, soul-infused sweltering horns and the authentic vocals of lead-singer Toke Bo, this single is a funky force to be reckoned with.

From their upcoming debut album “Soul Sound System”, to be released on 15 September 2017:

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Laura Rizzotto – “Cherry On Top”

This Brazilian songstress was born in Rio de Janeiro and started playing piano at the age of 9. By the age of 11 she had written her first song and has started to teach herself how to play guitar and ukulele. She was performing her own songs at the age of 15 and a year later she had landed her first record deal. She worked together with legend Eumir Deodato and opened for Demi Lovato, when she performed in Brazil. Now based in New York, she’s working on an EP series, the first being released soon.

Her new single is full to the brim with unbridled fun. She took a vibrant pop song, added a sprinkling of funky beats, some witty lyrics and radiated it with pure summer sunshine. This happy, upbeat song will have you bobbing along and reaching for your bathing suit in no time.

From her upcoming EP “Ruby”, to be released in the summer of 2017:

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Zolita – “Fight Like A Girl”

Born in California, this feminist and singer/songwriter grew up playing bluegrass and flat pick guitar, after her father inspired her to start making music. Now at 22, she is part singer, part revolutionary. As a lesbian herself, she is a supporter of the LGBT movement and started a community platform called “Cult Of Girls” to coincide with the video for her single “Holy“, which quickly went viral. Combining her interests – music, film and politics – she writes and directs her own videos, which do not just showcase her music, but also her message – both lyrically and visually.

Her latest single is another example of her sterling storytelling skills. She describes it as a “super bossy femme power song”. It’s a contemporary pop song, but with a 90s R&B feel and bouncy beats, sultry synths and her engaging, refreshing vocals.

From her EP “Fight Like A Girl”, to be released in October 2017:

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