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June 12, 2020
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Gus Dapperton

New Single: Post Humorous
 Chill   Focus   Meditative 

Emerging from his critically acclaimed debut full length, 2019's Where Polly People Go To Read, and accumulating 120 million global streams to date, Gus Dapperton arrives in 2020 with a mature and sonically enhanced single that paves the way for a new chapter of an already impressive career.

APPLE ID 1513627949
Release Date 01 July 2020

Cold War Kids

New Single: You Already Know
 Dinner   Energetic   Gaming   Happy   Party   Summer   Travel   Weekend   Work Out 

Cold War Kids prolifically return with the sophomore installment in album trilogy with New Age Norms 2, releasing August 2020, with bass-driven single "You Already Know".

APPLE ID 1515249074
Release Date 01 July 2020

Lil Peep

New Album: crybaby
 Chill   Gaming   Sad   Throwback 

Focus Track: crybaby

June 10th is the four year anniversary of Lil Peep's mixtape 'crybaby'. This mixtape will be released to all DSPs for the first time with producers and features from Wicca Phase Springs, Eternal and Lil Tracy.

APPLE ID 1516036637
Release Date 10 June 2020

Ella Vos

New Single: Love Me Better
 Energetic   Happy   Summer   Travel 

Ella Vos' new lead single "Love Me Better" is a breezy, upbeat anthem celebrating self-care.

APPLE ID 1501554899
Release Date 10 June 2020

Spacey Jane

New Album: Sunlight
 Chill   Sad   Summer   Travel   Weekend 

Focus Track: Booster Seat

Spacey Jane release their debut album "Sunlight" after months of anticipation from their die hard fan base.

The record 'Sunlight' traces a journey of failed romantic and family relationships, mental health disasters and running from everyone in your late-teens/early-twenties.

From being Number One Most Played artist at triple j to being one of the most energetic and loved Australian touring acts; there's no debate that Spacey Jane are ones to watch in 2020.

APPLE ID 1497583682
Release Date 12 June 2020

Kodaline

New Album: One Day At A Time
 Chill   Happy   Romantic 

Focus Track: Say Something

‘One Day At A Time’ is Kodaline's fourth album, and adds a new chapter to a career that has already encompassed three #1 albums in Ireland, two Top 5 albums in the UK, and more than a billion global streams.

APPLE ID 1506780500
Release Date 12 June 2020

twst

New EP: TWST0001
 Energetic   Fierce   Weekend 

Focus Track: Are You Filming Me?

TWST0001 is the debut EP from alt-pop starlet twst. The focus track 'Are You Filming Me?' follows on from amazing support from Annie Mac BBC Radio 1, The Guardian and Notion!

APPLE ID 1510610153
Release Date 12 June 2020

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FEATURED / R&B/Soul

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Shay Lia

NEW Single: All up to you
 Energetic  Fierce  Happy  Sexy 

This is the kick-off of Shay's brand new project for 2020. "All up to you" will be one of 2 singles leading into the EP release later this summer, which will have a noted focus track. Shay Lia is a Montreal-based rising R'n'B and soul artist. Shay Lia is set to own the sound waves of 2020 by diversifying her artistic output while returning to the roots that are sure to resonate in a world that could always use a little more soulful sensuality. Blending thoughtful cultural context with contemporary collective emotion, her work resonates globally - ripe with joy and vibrance. Shay Lia is ready to show you just how versatile she is.

APPLE ID 1513405373
Release Date 26 June 2020
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Clear Mortifee

NEW Single: M@n Like That
 Chill  Fierce  Weekend 

A deep, hopeful, majestic and meaningful liberation hymn. Full of bright falsetto, deep R'n'B beats and breaking synths. Clear is a genre-fluid non-binary artist hailing from Vancouver, Canada. They have opened for: SZA, The Internet, Trina, and Bondax. Clear has been featured in Forbes magazine, MTV News, The Fader and Earmilk

APPLE ID 1511218955
Release Date 12 June 2020
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Two Another

NEW Single: My Religion
 Chill  Dinner  Romantic  Sexy 

London & Amsterdam based duo Two Another continue their run of form with the release of 'My Religion' from their 'Two Sides' project

APPLE ID 1513385659
Release Date 12 June 2020
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Adeline

NEW EP: Intérimes / Focus track: Just Another Day
 Chill  Romantic  Summer 

Solange meets Anderson .Paak as Adeline released her new EP Intérimes. This very personal EP explore Adeline roots in soul, Neo-soul, funk and RnB. Adeline is a French-Caribbean artist already acclaimed Vogue, Rolling Stone, The Fader,

APPLE ID 1514163543
Release Date 10 July 2020

FEATURED / Hip Hop

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Jacknife Lee

NEW Single: The Studio
 Fierce  Party  Throwback  Weekend 

'The Studio (feat Barny Fletcher and Bibi Bourelly) is the second single from Jacknife Lee's forthcoming project, 'The Jacknife Lee' which will be released on 26th June. This follows 'Made It Weird (ft. Open Mike Eagle) and I'm Getting Tired (ft. Earl St. Clair and Beth Ditto). The album features additional appearances by a mighty line up, including Sneaks, Petite Noir and Aloe Blacc. Jacknife Lee is the internationally known producer responsible for songs with The Killers, U2, Taylor Swift, Jack Garrett and Two Door Cinema Club to name a few.

APPLE ID 1513189650
Release Date 03 July 2020
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Isabelle Brown,

NEW Single: I'm Just Me. (Saib Edit)
 Chill  Throwback 

Following the release of her debut EP '03' and a run of shows supporting Lauryn Hill and Brittany Howard, as well as 2020 releases 'To Say Goodbye' and 'Work It All Out', Isabelle is back with 'I'm Just Me', a collaboration with hip-hop beat-maker, Saib.

APPLE ID 1510796765
Release Date 12 June 2020
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JAFARIS

NEW Single: Glue
 Energetic  Happy  Holidays  Party 

Following the release of his debut album 'Stride' in 2019, and his successful collaboration with singer-songwriter Joy Crookes, 'Glue' see’s Jafaris return to the fore, seeking clarity and guidance following the end of a long-term relationship.

APPLE ID 1513221108
Release Date 12 June 2020
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Kevatta

NEW EP: hide and seek / Focus track: natural energy
 Chill  Focus  Happy 

This project is a short story of the importance of self-discovery. Featuring both bold and introspective sounds, this EP creates a marriage between old school boombap and more modern lofi hiphop stylings. Kevatta has collaborated with leading Lofi producers such as Saib, Sleepdealer, & frumhere.

APPLE ID 1511545654
Release Date 12 June 2020
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Sky Katz

NEW Single: Back At It
 Chill  Party  Summer  Weekend 

Sky Katz, young star of Disney channel's hit show 'Raven's Home', is an incredible young talent returning to her music with 'Back At It'.

APPLE ID 1513307522
Release Date 10 July 2020
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Tiggs Da Author

NEW Single: We Ain't Scared
 Energetic  Happy  Party  Summer 

Tanzanian-born and London-based singer, songwriter and producer, Tiggs Da Author has dropped his spirited new single ‘We Ain’t Scared’ - the first taste of his debut record due later this year.

APPLE ID 1514818521
Release Date 10 June 2020

FEATURED / Pop

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Future Jr.

NEW Single: Pressure
 Chill  Energetic  Happy  Summer 

'Pressure' was co-written and produced by RVRB (Cameron Mitchell) who is currently co-producing upcoming LANY album and has worked with Peach Tree Rascals, Hiko Momoji, Chiiild, Grady + more. This is track number three of twelve songs being released across three EP's in 2020 from your friendly neighbourhood goodboi, Future Jr.

APPLE ID 1501745198
Release Date 11 June 2020
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Us The Duo

NEW Single: Warm Summer Nights
 Energetic  Happy  Summer  Weekend 

Us The Duo is releasing a feel-good summer hit, "Warm Summer Nights" just in time for the first day of summer. Alongside Us The Duo, over 10+ influential creators will be showcasing their homemade interpretations of "Warm Summer Nights" through humor and music.

APPLE ID 1513927432
Release Date 12 June 2020
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Ricki-Lee

NEW Single: Last Night
 Happy  Party  Summer  Work Out 

Ricki-Lee returns to her roots with this dance/pop anthem which she wrote alongside an all Aussie line-up of songwriters Janeva Burrill, Ava Hayz and Throttle.

APPLE ID 1514420180
Release Date 12 June 2020
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ARI

NEW Single: Cold War
 Energetic  Fierce  Sexy  Weekend 

Surrender yourself to the raw and gritty emotions of ARI’s mind in her latest single “Cold War”, the lead up to her upcoming EP IDIOT GRL. With soaring guitar riffs and powerful, impassioned vocals, “Cold War” is an honest glimpse into ARI’s innermost thoughts.

APPLE ID 1513637246
Release Date 26 June 2020
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Emily James

NEW Single: what i'll remember
 Chill  Sad  Travel  Weekend 

Written virtually by Emily James and two of her collaborators during quarantine. They wrote with heavy hearts after talking about all the loss the world has endured due to COVID-19. James will donate the song's streaming income to WHO's COVID-19 Fund

APPLE ID 1513929454
Release Date 12 June 2020
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ORCA

NEW Single: All About You
 Fierce  Summer  Weekend 

The Israel based singer, model & actress ORCA returns with her second single "All About You". "All About You" is from her upcoming EP and is about staying in a relationship out of the fear of loneliness.

APPLE ID 1513308228
Release Date 12 June 2020
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Tebi Rex

NEW Single: I Got My Whole
 Happy  Party  Sexy 

Following hot on the heels of their 'White Boy Of The Month' single, Irish alternative hip-hop duo drop the second track from their upcoming mixtape.

APPLE ID 1513987155
Release Date 12 June 2020
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AVA

NEW Single: You
 Chill  Focus  Sad 

'You' is 22-year-old AVA's second single, working towards her up-coming debut EP, that's being released this fall. AVA is a Stockholm based up-and-coming artist/songwriter/producer, and on 'You' she has again collaborated with producer friend Blom, who also co-produced her debut single 'I'll Just'.

APPLE ID 1513932296
Release Date 12 June 2020
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vverevvolf

NEW Single: Mental Health
 Fierce  Party  Sexy  Summer 

vverevvolf is a Bay Area-based pop trio consisting entirely of independent, self-taught musicians/engineers. "Mental Health" is a hook-heavy self-love anthem that's as inclusive as it is explosive, using both gendered and gender-neutral pronouns to call on people of all identities to drop anyone who messes with their mental health. With their upcoming release "Mental Health," they wanted to create a pop anthem that is explicitly for everyone, regardless of gender.

APPLE ID 1510614409
Release Date 12 June 2020
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Zola Courtney

NEW Single: Let Me Love You
 Chill  Romantic  Summer 

A stunning cover of Let Me Love You by Mario from Zola Courtney. The cover precedes Zola's first official single of 2020. Zola's influences range from Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Lianna La Havas & Anderson Paak to list a few. With one EP under her belt she has been championed by BBC Introducing - including being booked to play Radio 1 Big Weekend! She has also received major press pick up from Notion, Wonderland, COLORS and Clash, and will be supporting Dermot Kennedy on his upcoming UK tour.

APPLE ID 1509084309
Release Date 12 June 2020
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Eli Moon

NEW Single: killmeinmysleep
 Chill  Focus  Sad  Sleep 

Eli Moon’s 'killmeinmysleep' is an "introspective expression of the inner turmoil" that he faces daily during the global pandemic, written and produced by Eli from his bedroom after moving out of his recording studio, feeling disconnected and isolated.

APPLE ID 1514651120
Release Date 10 July 2020

FEATURED / Indie

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Coach Party

NEW EP: Party Food / Focus track: Bleach
 Energetic  Fierce 

Coach Party release their eagerly anticipated, self-produced debut EP, 'Party Food' and cement themselves as one of the hottest new UK bands of 2020.

APPLE ID 1509302547
Release Date 10 June 2020
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The Howl & The Hum

NEW Single: Hostages (Alternative Version)
 Chill  Romantic  Sad 

'Hostages' is a break up anthem in its most intimate form. On this stripped back version front man Sam Griffith's emotive vocals pierce through to touch the soul of anyone who hears it.

APPLE ID 1514466391
Release Date 12 June 2020
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Andrew Cushin

NEW Single: Waiting for the Rain
 Decades  Focus  Meditative 

"Waiting for the Rain" is the second single from rising 20 year old Newcastle singer songwriter Andrew Cushin. Andrew has already been championed by Noel Gallagher & Gordon Smart at Radio X amongst others, and he is destined for bigger things in the year ahead.

APPLE ID 1511037170
Release Date 12 June 2020
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O Mer

NEW Single: Birds
 Chill  Happy  Romantic  Summer 

"'Birds' is about choosing love for another over dissatisfaction with one’s self." - O Mer

APPLE ID 1511547696
Release Date 10 July 2020
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Raphael Futura

NEW Single: Les Gens
 Chill  Happy  Romantic  Travel 

'Les Gens' is Raphael Futura's second single from his forthcoming debut album Riviera. His first single "Take a Chance" (released via Kitsune) saw strong press looks and shows promise for artist development.

APPLE ID 1514811838
Release Date 19 June 2020
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Nancy & The Mysterious Visions

NEW Single: Call Me On Your Telephone / Hangin' On For Dear Life
 Energetic  Happy  Party  Sexy 

Continuing his audacious sonic adventures, enigmatic newcomer NANCY shares an uptempo funkified and new-wave-nostalgia’d-out lofi-rock thriller “Call Me on Your Telephone”, from his forthcoming ‘Happy Oddities’ EP release.

Release Date 10 June 2020
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Loyal Lobos

NEW Single: Si Te Portas Mal
 Romantic  Sexy  Travel  Weekend 

"Si Te Portas Mal" is part of Loyal Lobos upcoming album "Everlasting". The song is about embracing yourself and letting go of shame. It’s a reclaim song in a way. An invitation to claim your sensuality.

APPLE ID 1514812444
Release Date 23 June 2020
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Paper Idol

NEW EP: Money For Flowers EP / Focus track: Chigasaki Warriors
 Energetic  Party  Weekend 

Money for Flowers EP brings together Paper Idol's last three indie-dance singles and reveals the city-pop banger "Chigasaki Warriors" to complete the quartet. Paper Idol wages a series of battles through the lens of rock-infused electronica.

APPLE ID 1514376780
Release Date 25 June 2020
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Human Love

NEW Single: Lemon Dove
 Chill  Energetic  Happy  Travel 

Human Love is a new project from Emile Mosseri, David Baldwin, Erick Eiser, and Mark Demiglio (prev The Dig). Their debut Black Void EP merges a sweeping, cinematic approach with a psychedelic, pulsating energy.

APPLE ID 1508337226
Release Date 24 June 2020
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Freida Mari

NEW Single: Floors (stripped)
 Chill  Sad  Sexy 

"Floors (stripped)" is the paired down, “stripped" follow up to Freida Mari's first single "Floors". Lyrically the songs are the same, while sonically they act as soundtracks for two different phases of heartbreak.

APPLE ID 1513929586
Release Date 10 July 2020
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Luwten

NEW Single: Control
 Chill  Focus 

The first single of an ep and album campaign that will span into 2021 for Dutch alternative pop star Luwten. Sophisticated, artistic and understated, Luwten means 'place without wind' in her native language. The ep 'Door' is about letting the air in.

Release Date 09 June 2020

FEATURED / Rock

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2wei

NEW Album: Emergence / Focus track: Run Baby Run
 Energetic  Fierce  Gaming 

2wei are one of the most successful and prolific artists in the trailer and epic music space. Thanks to their amazing production and talent, 2wei have now crossed over to working with pop and hip hop artists.

APPLE ID 1513929074
Release Date 12 June 2020
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FELIX RIEBL

NEW Single: BLACK ROOM
 Energetic  Fierce  Travel 

'Black Room' is bold and moody, a response to the time we live in, the isolation and the unknown. A social media campaign with immersive visual content and performances will drive streams.

APPLE ID 1514369034
Release Date 12 June 2020
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NIGHT TRAVELER

NEW Single: Put Your Money On Me
 Energetic  Happy  Summer  Weekend 

The first single from NIGHT TRAVELER's debut album, created in a lakehouse turned studio while Andrew Shepherd (Needtobreathe/Dave Ramirez) shot a documentary of the entire process. This single and others will be released with segments of the film.

APPLE ID 1511753770
Release Date 11 June 2020

FEATURED / Dance and Electronic

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Kaleida

NEW Single: Other Side
 Chill  Happy  Sexy  Summer 

Kaleida are a transatlantic electronic duo from Florida and London. Other Side is the first single to be taken from Electronic duo Kaleida's second album Odyssey which is scheduled for release on the 28th August 2020.

APPLE ID 726357402
Release Date 09 June 2020
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Egomorph

NEW EP: Supernatural / Focus track: Supernatural
 Focus  Gaming  Weekend 

Based out of Italy, Egomorph is a cutting-edge young producer who combines the sounds of techno and psy-trance resulting in a unique strain of electronic music. Out on June 12th, Egomorph presents his debut 'Supernatural' EP on mau5trap.

APPLE ID 1505607610
Release Date 12 June 2020
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R3HAB, Clara Mae & Frank Walker

NEW EP: More Than OK (EP) / Focus track: More Than OK (Frank Walker Remix)
 Energetic  Happy  Party 

The complete bundle of all the More Than OK' versions of R3HAB, Clara Mae & Frank Walker's latest eponymous release.

APPLE ID 1506792648
Release Date 10 June 2020
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Saint Hill, Players Republik

NEW EP: Ain't Got Time / Focus track: Ain't Got Time (MYLK Remix) - Saint Hill, Players Republik
 Energetic  Gaming  Happy  Party 

The 'Ain’t Got Time' Remix EP compiles of remixes of the Japanese League of Legends League official anthem, released earlier this year via Players Republik. The EP features remixes from MYLK, TomGGG, French Pirates & Han Chien Leow.

APPLE ID 1505352020
Release Date 12 June 2020
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shYbeast

NEW Single: MIDDLE OF LOVE
 Chill  Energetic  Summer  Weekend 

'MIDDLE OF LOVE' is the 3rd stand alone single by shYbeast, coming off of his feature with Kayzo &aSum 41 on"Cruel Love" - which is on it's way to 2 million streams. Its unique blend of house, dance, & dark pop, is something that's both familiar & fresh.

APPLE ID 1515614915
Release Date 04 September 2020
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The Undercover Dream Lovers

NEW Single: Tight Rope (Climbing to the Top) [Shura Remix]
 Chill  Energetic  Work Out 

This is the first of several remixes to be released for The Undercover Dream Lovers' recent album 'It's All In Your Head.' This remix is by Shura, a Secretly Canadian artist based out of London.

APPLE ID 1515604082
Release Date 12 June 2020
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Kilder

NEW Single: Don't Hide
 Energetic  Party  Summer 

Newcomer Kilder won't be unknown for long. The producer/artist tows the line between melody driven Pop and Leftfield Dance - 'Don't Hide' is a real focus and we have wealth of tracks to come from Kilder this year.

APPLE ID 1515603288
Release Date 03 July 2020

FEATURED / Punk

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Plasma Canvas

NEW EP: KILLERMAJESTIC / Focus track: KILLERMAJESTIC
 Energetic  Fierce  Party 

This is Plasma Canvas' first release since signing with SideOneDummy Records. Produced by Bill Stevenson of Descendents and Black Flag. Plasma Canvas is a two piece thundering punk band from Fort Collins, CO. They are the self-proclaimed "loudest and gayest punk band in the world."

APPLE ID 1502139641
Release Date 12 June 2020

FEATURED / Jazz

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Carrie Baxter

NEW EP: Placebo / Focus track: Forbidden
 Energetic  Fierce  Romantic  Sexy 

Placebo is the debut EP from hotly tipped Irish artist Carrie Baxter, the focus track Forbidden comes on the heels of Love Me Better and 4/4 (Love Affair) which have received great support across UK/IE radio.

APPLE ID 1512241546
Release Date 12 June 2020

FEATURED / Folk

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Wilderado

NEW Single: Revenant
 Chill  Sad 

Wilderado releases "The Revenant," a soulful, reflective song featuring their signature harmonies.

APPLE ID 1513631205
Release Date 09 June 2020
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