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Adelide – “Shake It”

Hailing from Florida, but now based in Brooklyn, this singer and songwriter was born as Kayla Raquel Schwartz. She fell in love with music at a young age, studying piano, guitar and voice. She’s got a bachelor’s degree in studio music and jazz vocal performance at the Frost School of Music and a master’s in Jazz Studies from the New England Conservatory. Inspired by Ella Fitzgerald, Aretha Franklin and Donna Summer, she debuted her soul-pop sound on “Eleanor” in 2022.

Narrating the annoying situation of getting stuck talking to a horrible person in public who just won’t leave you alone, her new single tells a relatable tale. Inviting those lyrics into a mesmerizing soundscape, the song starts with retro synth chords, before being joined by a bouncy rhythm. Ascending to a sparkling and anthemic chorus, the neon-dipped melody blends soft and mysterious with lively and dazzling. And with her hypnotic vocals, this multifarious tune is utterly magical.

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Anthony Quaid – “Do I Scare You?”

Born in Baton Rouge, this pop/rock singer and songwriter learned to play piano by ear at the age of 6. Over time he added trumpet and cello to his skillset. He started as a jazz trumpet player and classical vocalist before transitioning to pop. Now based in Los Angeles, he’s using his music to spread awareness for the LGBTQ+ community and empower those who need it most. Drawing inspiration from Ariana Grande, Sam Smith and Demi Lovato, he released his debut single “Secrets” in 2020.

Highlighting the daily difficulties that homophobia is still causing, his new single is a journey of transforming fear and rejection into true authenticity. Softly ascending into the dynamic melody with smooth, orchestral flair, the song expands with a heartbeat rhythm, before erupting in the catchy chorus with pop synths and guitars. And with lyrical honesty and his mesmerizing and soaring vocals, this highly infectious tune combines an emotional message with sheer vibrancy.

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Wallice – “Flash In The Pan”

Born and raised in Los Angeles as Wallice Watanabe, this singer and songwriter got her first taste of showbusiness aged 4, when she appeared in an episode of Frasier. She attended The New School in New York, majoring in jazz performance and voice, but dropped out to pursue her music career full-time. Since she’s played the All Things Go Festival and supported The 1975. Inspired by Weezer and MGMT, she released “Punching Bag”, her first single on the Dirty Hit label, in 2020.

Trying to capture the emotional struggles that come with unrequited love, her new single is a melancholic brew of soulful smoothness. Taken from her recently released, eclectic debut album “The Jester”, the song combines touches of 70s Carole King and 80s Sade with some Motown horns. Forging an enchanting melody, she adds some unexpected, but perfectly blending, rock guitars into the mix. And with her mesmeric vocals putting us under her spell, this lush soul-pop tune is a true gem.

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Little Juke – “No Illusions”

Hailing from Birmingham, this British collective was formed in January 2024 by singer and guitarist Alex Ohm. They further consists of bassist Hannah Maiden, guitarist Stephen Ashford and drummer Tom Crowson. Their sound is a melting pot of styles that blend together into an unique, cinematic indie sound. They performed live at the Community Festival in Wolverhampton and the What’s Happenin’ Weekender in Birmingham. They debuted with “Down The Rabbit Hole” last August.

Highlighting the need to always believe in yourself and to be the author of your own destiny, their new single has a stadium-sized anthemic feel. Taken from their upcoming debut album “Departures From The States Of The Mind”, expected on 13 February 2025, the song opens with a classical string section, before being joined by a lively drum-‘n-bass beat. Layered on top with indie-rock vocals and full-bodied electric guitars, this groove is an imposing orchestral fusion.

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Jayden Hills – “Die High”

Based in Los Angeles and born as Jessica Schwartz, this emerging singer and songwriter wanted to be an artist since kindergarten. Encouraged by her dad who’d sing and play songs for her on a guitar, she took piano, guitar and singing lessons and spent her time in her room singing and writing songs. At 16 she had the chance to perform with Train and repeated that experience 2 years later. Collaborating with Inverness on all her songs, she debuted with “Love Me Alone” in 2024.

Written on the night her dad passed away as her way to cope with the devastating loss, her new single is deeply personal and profound. Released two days ago, on the anniversary of his death, the electronic pop song is infused with a softness and vulnerability. Opening with breezy synths and soft distorted backing vocals, there’s a bouncy beat added in the chorus. Creating a hypnotic soundscape that reaches your soul, it’s her airy vocals that make this a heartrending experience.

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TYDE – “Let The Dust Fall”

Hailing from Brisbane, this genre-fluid Australian band got started by accident when frontwoman Ella Belfanti reached out to another musician to see how an electric guitar would fit into the tunes she’d written. And with the addition of brass, a new sound was born. Now a collective of 8 musicians, they’ve excited live audiences from The Brightside Brisbane to the Woodford Folk Festival. Inspired by The Cat Empire and Hiatus Kaiyote, they debuted with “Skin On Skin” in 2020.

Narrating the harrowing experiences of Ella with doctors who ignored her concerns and gaslit her, as well as the pharmaceutical industry, their new single tells a mournful story wrapped in an invigorating melody. Starting with intricate guitar plucks, the song slowly adds punchy percussion, full-bodied guitars and some brisk brass to give it an emotion-laden anthemic feel. And while capturing the resentment and anger in the authentic vocals, this groove is an imposing protest.

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