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Carly Pearl – “Over The Influence”

Based in New York City, this eclectic singer and songwriter grew up listening to a lot of jazz, soul and musical theatre. She’s been making her own mark in theatre, as an actress and in music. As part of the national touring act Scruffy Pearls, she played various festivals and opened for other artists. Recently she also guest starred on the CBS TV show FBI: Most Wanted. Inspired by artists such as Ella Fitzgerald, Nina Simone and Lauryn Hill, she released her solo debut “Play Me” in 2021.

Trying to empower everyone to realize what influence is trapping your actions and thinking, her new single is a call to be aware and usher in a positive change in your life. Drenched in a honeyed soulful veil, the song gets going with a laidback acoustic guitar. Soon an easygoing rhythm joins the melodic sweetness, blending neo-soul, R&B and jazz into an unique, ear-pleasing sound. And with her Macy Gray-touched vocal warmth, she’s certainly captured the summer sun in every note.

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The Heavy Heavy – “Happiness”

Based in Brighton, this band fronted by Will Turner and Georgie Fuller is so nice, they had to name it twice. Both having grown up with genre-bending music from the 60s and early 70s has influenced their retro sound that ranges from rock ‘n roll to blues and from pop to soul. First touring around the UK and Europe, they’ve now expanded to the USA with a tour and TV appearances. Inspired by The Rolling Stones and The Mamas And The Papas, they debuted with “Life And Life Only” in 2022.

Capturing the need to break free from loneliness and boredom, their new single is a sun-drenched, summer-ready celebration of the 60s. Taken from their upcoming album “One Of A Kind”, expected on September 6th, they follow in the footsteps of bands like The Beatles with an uplifting blend of rock and pop. With a monochrome rhythm, vivid electric guitars and layered harmonies, they’ve created a high-spirited vintage journey, gathering sheer happiness along the way.

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Ferry Townes – “Times Two”

Born as Julia Gargano and hailing from Staten Island, this singer and songwriter named herself as a homage to the Staten Island Ferry she had to take daily to go to school. Since embarking on her journey pursuing a musical career, she was a contestant on Season 18 of American Idol in 2020, finishing in the top 7. She’s been channelling her own raw, unfiltered emotions into her songs. Reminiscent of bands like HAIM and boygenius, she released her debut single “Be Here” in 2024.

Lyrically capturing the intense emotions heartbreak can bring, her new single wishes that everything bad the ex has done, will come back at them twofold. Taken from her upcoming debut album “Side Effects Of Happiness”, expected on July 26th, she’s used a clever multi-layered melody to emphasize the emotive rollercoaster. Starting with a gentle piano and her stirring vocals, the song ascends into a jumpy pop chorus before slowing things down again, creating an anthemic pop vibrancy.

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Grace Pettis – “Joy”

Based in Nashville, this folk singer and songwriter was born into a family of musicians. She grew up watching her dad perform on stage and was engrossed with the whole dynamic. Later she started playing open mics and at church. Since she’s written hundreds of songs, some recorded by Sara Hickman, and has 3 co-writes on the 2022 Grammy nominated Ruthie Foster album “Healing Time”. Inspired by Joni Mitchell, Lauryn Hill and Brandi Carlisle, she debuted with “Two Birds” in 2012.

Written as a reminder to herself and anybody who needs to hear it that there is so much beauty in life, her new single is medicine for feeling down. Taken from her album “Down To The Letter”, the song starts slow, with an electric guitar setting the mood, soon a mellow rhythm gets added and her emotive, soulful vocals take the reins. All leading to the full-bodied chorus, filled with warm organ tones and classic horns, this multi-layered tune sounds welcoming and joyous.

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Jordana – “We Get By”

Born in Washington D.C. as Jordana Nye, this singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist took up playing violin as a child, after a recommendation from her church organist father. Since then she’s added guitar, bass and ukulele to her skill set and began honing her craft by busking on the streets. Now based in L.A., she’s collaborated with artists like Inner Wave and Dent May. Inspired by Grizzly Bear, The Strokes and Andy Shauf, she released her debut single “Canvas” in 2018.

Written as a homage to true love, where material things lose their importance when you get to bask in the warmth of pure love, her new single is a delightfully 60s/70s Laurel Canyon-esque experience. From the acoustic guitar start, leading to a mirthful rhythm, textured harmonies and the sunlit Californian shimmer, it’s her joyous, indie-folk violin artistry and her gilded vocals bringing all elements together in an ear-pleasing tune, filled with hope and unadulterated romance.

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Scarlet Fiorella – “Bed Head”

Hailing from Philadelphia, this singer and songwriter has been singing all of her life. She sang in her mothers boutique, until a customer would come in. Since launching her career, she scored a TikTok hit with “What I Did”, supported artists like HOMESHAKE and Amber Mark and played iconic venues such as The Trocadero in Philly and the Mercury Lounge in New York. Inspired by the soulfulness of Amy Winehouse and the 90s R&B tones of Aaliyah, she released her debut EP “Angel Face” in 2018.

Highlighting the indignity felt by women when they experience sexualization, often leading to feeling ashamed and unsatisfied with their own body, her new single replaces that vulnerability with sheer female empowerment. Doused in a 2000s-styled R&B attitude, she enriched it with some funky elements. From the bouncy beat and acoustic guitar to the bustling, yet buttery-smooth chorus and her powerful vocal energy, this is an infectious and enchanting groove.

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