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February 21, 2020
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NEW RELEASES / HEADLINES

COIN

New Album: Dreamland
 Energetic   Happy   Weekend 

COINS album will be released with a stunning butterfly visual for Into My Arms and will feature the fan adored track Crash My Car, which is also being worked at Alt radio

UPC 5056167119548
Release Date 21 February 2020

mxmtoon

New Single: fever dream (acoustic)
 Chill   Focus   Happy   Meditative 

Multi-faceted singer/songwriter mxmtoon, releases the acoustic companion to her latest single "fever dream." This follows a breakout 2019 with her own podcast, debut album, a sold out tour and gaining millions of followers on her socials.

UPC 5056167121312
Release Date 20 February 2020

Allie X

New Album: Cape God
 Chill   Fierce   Party   Sexy 

On February 21st 2020, singer and songwriter Allie X will release her hotly anticipated album Cape God, accompanied by an exclusive visualizer. Allie teams up with indie pop sensation Mitski for stand out track "Susie, Save Your Love"

UPC 5056167119791
Release Date 21 February 2020

Ella Vos

New Single: Turbulence
 Chill   Fierce   Romantic   Travel 

Turbulence is the first single off of Ella Vos' upcoming project coming later this year.

UPC 5056167121107
Release Date 21 February 2020

Gerry Cinnamon

New Single: Where We're Going
 Energetic   Happy   Summer   Travel 

Brand new single 'Where We're Going' taken from the forthcoming album 'The Bonny' due April 2020. ‘The Bonny’ captures Gerry’s gift for writing emotionally intimate songs that immediately resonate with huge audiences.

UPC 5056167121770
Release Date 21 February 2020

Lauv

New Single: Modern Loneliness
 Fierce   Gaming   Happy   Travel 

'Modern Loneliness' is the next track from ~how i'm feeling~, the debut album from Lauv, the Platinum-certified independent singer, songwriter, producer, and pop visionary.

URI: UK:  spotify:track:4EjZUMyhC59LDHPILsra5u

Ex UK:  spotify:track:7MZF7YLxOP2to9iblSulLc

UPC 5056167120995
Release Date 20 February 2020

Kevin Garrett

New EP: Made Up Lost Time
 Chill   Dinner   Romantic   Sad 

Pittsburgh-born and GRAMMY® Award-nominated artist, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Kevin Garrett drops new EP featuring “Gone Again."

UPC 5056167120605
Release Date 21 February 2020

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FEATURED / Country

RaeLynn

NEW Single: Keep UP
 Energetic  Happy  Weekend 

This will be RaeLynn's 2nd release on RHR and will be included on her EP coming this spring. We will have an official video coming day and date as well as a line dance initiative happening on social platforms. 

UPC 5056167121343
Release Date 21 February 2020

FEATURED / Indie

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Inner Wave

NEW Single: Schemin'
 Party  Sexy 

The first single from upcoming March 2020 EP. 'Schemin' is a dark and dancey record that signifies a shift from day time rifts of last EP "wya' to night time bops. "wyd" EP set to release in March 2020. Inner Wave will be playing 2020 Coachella Festival.

UPC 5054526855236
Release Date 28 February 2020
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Peter Bjorn and John

NEW Single: Music
 Chill  Dinner  Travel  Weekend 

Sixth, and final single, off Peter Bjorn and John's upcoming album Endless Dream! Peter Bjorn and John continue to celebrate their 20 year anniversary with the final single from their upcoming, ninth album Endless Dream. The Björn Yttling penned "Music" is a story of just that, music. In Björn's own words: "”Music” is a reflection of what music meant for us when we started the band. And how it still is the DNA that keep us together and makes everything else not as important. A great beat, a cool riff, a beautiful melody singing what’s on our minds." The band will tour the US starting end of March.

UPC 7350045463869
Release Date 21 February 2020
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Casey Lowry

NEW Single: Psycho
 Energetic  Party  Weekend  Work Out 

Casey Lowry is here with his first release of 2020 titled PSYCHO. A straight up catchy indie-pop banger in the build up towards his biggest UK/EU 13 date headline tour to date.

UPC 5060550031584
Release Date 21 February 2020
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Coach Party

NEW Single: Breakdown
 Energetic  Fierce 

Coach Party are one of the most exciting new bands on the scene. After grabbing thew attention at the end of 2019 with their debut track 'Oh, Lola' the band return with new single 'Breakdown' - another massive guitar banger!

UPC 5054526585461
Release Date 19 February 2020
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Pastel

NEW Single: Let You
 Chill  Dinner  Happy  Romantic 

London based prodigy "Pastel" returns with "Let You", the new single from his upcoming EP later this year. Pastel has been touted as "The next FKJ"

UPC 5054526844353
Release Date 21 February 2020
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Merk

NEW Single: H.N.Y.B
 Chill  Happy  Romantic  Sad 

H.N.Y.B is the new single by New Zealand artist/producer Merk. A hypnotic, nostalgic, joyful ear-worm, with a chorus that sinks it’s hooks in and doesn’t let go. Happy New Year Baby.

UPC 5054526855908
Release Date 22 February 2020
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James Supercave

NEW EP: M.O.W.O. / Focus track: M.O.W.O.
 Chill  Romantic  Sexy  Throwback 

James Supercave, considered "indie icons" (OC Weekly) in Southern California are back with their new single and EP by the same title, "M.O.W.O." The song is produced by Kyle Berzle (Broods) and recorded in his Los Angeles studio. This is the second EP for James Supercave in two years. They embark on their 26 stop headline North America tour the week following the EP's release. M.O.W.O. is Supercave's nod to WuTang's CREAM. It's a song about money and what you'll do to get it. The mood is saddled in a down-tempo groove built to bump in your Cadillac. The tune glorifies and laments the reality that money's the only way out.

UPC 5054526856608
Release Date 21 February 2020
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Howard

NEW EP: Extended Play / Focus track: Old Mountain Boy
 Chill  Dinner  Focus  Travel 

Howard is a NYC based quartet and has toured with Whitney, Houndmouth, Son Little and more. Their new EP "Extended Play" is do-produced by Alex Chakour who plays with Brittany Howard, The Dap-Kings, and the late Charles Bradley. Howard Feibusch, the bands lead singer and songwriter has scored documentaries for A&E.

UPC 5054526599178
Release Date 19 February 2020
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Andrew Cushin

NEW Single: It's Gonna Get Better
 Focus  Meditative  Sad  Travel 

Already confirmed for The Great Escape 2020 & being championed by, amongst others, Noel Gallagher & Gordon Smart at Radio X, 'It's Gonna Get Better' is the debut release from 19 year old Geordie singer songwriter Andrew Cushin. Produced by Sean Genocky (Richard Ashcroft, The Who) and recorded on a Gibson J-45 once owned by Keith Richards, this debut immediately positions Andrew as a musician who is destined for bigger things in the year ahead.

UPC 5054526990142
Release Date 21 February 2020
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Hello Forever

NEW Album: Whatever It Is / Focus track: Some Faith
 Chill  Happy  Meditative  Romantic 

"Whatever It Is" is the first album from Hello Forever, the brainchild of Samuel Joseph. Combining pop, rock, R&B, soul, doo-wop, skiffle, jazz, gospel, and psychedelic tropes, the album captures the freshness of the '60s with a modern spin.

UPC 5054526599109
Release Date 21 February 2020

FEATURED / Pop

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Dinah Jane

NEW Single: Missed A Spot
 Energetic  Fierce  Sexy  Weekend 

"Missed A Spot" is an upbeat Pop/R&B track that brings a Polynesian feel, showcasing Dinah's Tongan roots, as well as some sass bringing tongue-in-cheek lyrics. The track samples Men at Work - "Down Under".

UPC 5054526856691
Release Date 03 April 2020
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Benji Lewis

NEW EP: Here, Then And Now / Focus track: No Alibi
 Chill  Happy  Romantic  Summer 

After a huge year of releasing music throughout 2019 Los Angeles artist Benji Lewis is kicking of the new year with his fourth ep, “Here,Then And Now”, offering up a stunning five-track collection of his warm, summery, electro/pop sound.

UPC 5054526689831
Release Date 19 February 2020
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Lauren Aquilina

NEW Single: Bad People
 Chill  Sad 

Fresh from supporting Nina Nesbitt & Muna on tour in 2019, 'Bad People' is the third come back single for pop singer-songwriter Lauren Aquilina.

UPC 5054526841505
Release Date 21 February 2020
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Kyle Dion

NEW Single: Play Too Much
 Energetic  Happy  Romantic  Sexy 

"Play Too Much" (ft Duckwrth & UMI) is about a love so intense and sexy that its kind of scary. You try not rush into it & keep avoiding the label because you don’t know how to say it just yet but you’ll say it anyway if that means they’ll stay.

UPC 5054526844421
Release Date 21 February 2020
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Stela Cole

NEW Single: Woman Of The Hour
 Energetic  Fierce  Weekend  Work Out 

Stela Cole returns from hiatus with new release "Woman Of The Hour" co-penned with Toby Gad (John Legend, Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato)

UPC 5054526840676
Release Date 21 February 2020
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Blakey

NEW Single: Confidant
 Chill  Romantic 

Alt-pop artist Blakey has accumulated 10m+ streams on Spotify, featured in 7 different Viral Top 50’s & 18k+ shazams. Tracks featured American Eagle Outfitters ad & MTV’s Catfish. Support from BBC Radio 1/1Xtra, Record Of The Day, Vice, Noisey & TMRW

UPC 5054526841468
Release Date 21 February 2020
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Empara Mi

NEW Single: Shout
 Chill  Fierce  Sad 

’SHOUT’ is the epic anti-heartbreak Power Anthem from Empara’s upcoming album ‘SUITCASE FULL OF SIN’ releasing on the 26th of March. This song shows a brand new side to Empara we haven’t seen before in her most vulnerable and moving song to date.

UPC 5054526843653
Release Date 21 February 2020
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Marisa Maino

NEW EP: want u like that / Focus track: want u like that
 Happy  Party  Romantic  Summer 

Marisa Maino has developed a sound that truly encapsulates her persona: a quirky (and often humorous), upbeat delivery of messaging that’s refreshingly honest and youthful. want u like that is the latest track from Marisa's concept album, coming April 3rd.

UPC 5054526857001
Release Date 21 February 2020
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Essie Holt

NEW EP: Silent Wars / Focus track: Lover X Liar
 Chill  Energetic  Fierce  Party 

After a breakout 2019, Essie Holt returns with her EP 'Silent Wars' announce and new single "Silent Wars" featuring her deepest and most inspired songs to date. Working alongside producer Evan Klar, Essie has found the perfect potion for her boundary breaking pop.

UPC 5054526856479
Release Date 03 April 2020
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Oklou

NEW Single: Entertnmnt
 Chill  Happy  Sexy  Summer 

Co-produced and co-written with Mura Masa, Entertnmnt is Lous second release through TaP Records. The second single from French rising star Oklou signed to TaP Music for UK / ROW (Dua Lipa, Lana Del Rey), True Panther in N America (King Krule, Slowthai) and Because Music in FR (Christine + The Queens, Lolo Zouai).

UPC 5054526990050
Release Date 19 February 2020
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Blossom Caldarone

NEW Single: Less Of A Girl
 Chill  Sad 

A young generations emotional & alternative ballad from Blossom Caldarone. Following on from her 2019 EP 'Not My Stories To Tell' Blossom brings us brand new track Less Of A Girl. Written by Blossom and produced by Sean Oakley (Georgia, and engineer on Kanye 'Yeezus', Lady Gaga and more)

UPC 5054526691803
Release Date 21 February 2020

FEATURED / Dance and Electronic

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R3HAB

NEW Single: All Comes Back To You (LaCrème Remix)
 Energetic  Happy 

A brand new remix by LaCrème on R3HAB's All Comes Back To You

UPC 5054526692398
Release Date 20 February 2020
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Kodaline

NEW Single: Wherever You Are (Joel Corry remix)
 Energetic  Happy  Party 

Having released their brand new single 'Wherever You Are' in early January, Kodaline have worked with Joel Corry, English DJ and producer on a remix of the single set for release on 5th June.

UPC 5056167121411
Release Date 05 June 2020
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Lo Lind, Kyan Palmer, nicopop.

NEW Single: Mantra (Say My Name)
 Energetic  Happy  Romantic  Sexy 

“Mantra (Say My Mine)” is the highly anticipated collab between new Scooter Braun signee Kyan Palmer, Prescription artist Lo Lind, and super producer Nicopop. With an Allstar list of writers behind this record and early press support, this collab is

UPC 5054526584396
Release Date 20 February 2020
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BlackGummy & EDDIE

NEW Single: Double-Take
 Energetic  Fierce  Gaming 

Two of mau5trap's most-cherished acts have teamed up for a "Double-Take" effort, out on February 21st. This major collaboration with have electro fans turning heads all over the globe, starting the new year off with a memorable track.

UPC 5054526856455
Release Date 21 February 2020
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C.H.A.Y.

NEW Single: Your Interpretation
 Energetic  Gaming  Party  Weekend 

Following his late 2019 release on 'we are friends vol. 009', the Florida-based producer is back on the mau5trap imprint with 'Your Interpretation' on February 18th. Introducing 3 brand-new tracks.

UPC 5054526585218
Release Date 18 February 2020
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MXMS

NEW Single: Gravedigger (Lenny Dee & Malke Remix)
 Fierce  Focus  Gaming 

MXMS is releasing another remix of their single “Gravedigger.” This mix is by Lenny Dee & Malke and features dark techno sounds alongside rock elements.

UPC 5054526843042
Release Date 20 February 2020
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frumhere

NEW Single: single for the weekend
 Chill  Romantic 

With 57M+ streams to date, 18k+ followers, and nearly 13 songs with over 1M plays, Frumhere has proven himself to be one of the leading Lofi Hip-hop producers. Based in Los Angeles, CA, he's collaborated with prominent lo-fi producers such as Goosetaf, Oxela, Kevatta, & Junyii.

UPC 5054526844407
Release Date 21 February 2020
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shYbeast

NEW Single: Will Your Heart Have Room
 Chill  Party  Weekend  Work Out 

“Will Your Heart Have Room” is the second stand alone single released by shYbeast.

UPC 5054526844179
Release Date 21 February 2020
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Tennis Pagan

NEW Single: Heads
 Chill  Meditative  Sad  Sleep 

Tennis Pagan is a music producer based in Melbourne, whose bite-size tracks lean on unconventional production and surreal stylistic turns. This is his second single release, with his debut EKO EP to follow two weeks later.

UPC 5054526844292
Release Date 19 February 2020

FEATURED / Hip Hop

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Kevatta

NEW Single: city
 Chill  Focus  Meditative 

Kevatta has collaborated with leading Lofi producers such as Saib, Sleepdealer, Frumhere, & Sait. "'City' features gritty lofi drums over an ominous, almost cinematic ensemble of brass and keys. The city is place of self discovery; full of memories, hopes, fears and dreams

UPC 5054526841390
Release Date 21 February 2020
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Average Joe

NEW Single: Taxi
 Romantic  Sad  Sexy 

'Taxi' is the debut release from Average Joe from Stoke On Trent. Inspired by vintage soul, hip-hop and classic R&B, Average Joe takes timeless themes and renders them razor-sharp on the conditions of the present day. 'Taxi' is "about the idea of “pre-drinking” and how ridiculous that is. If you’re drinking, you’re drinking, so it’s a reflection on that phrase being a personal bugbear. Alongside that it’s about the competitiveness between you and your ex post break up. Putting a brave face on it when you’re actually both feeling like utter shite"

UPC 5054526792401
Release Date 21 February 2020
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Yes Please

NEW Single: Half Nelson
 Chill  Summer  Weekend 

Named as 'Ones to Watch' by LiveNation, Yes Please returns with single Half Nelson. It’s the next single off their debut album 'Updog', scheduled for Spring 2020, and entirely recorded in the band's New York apartment.

UPC 5054526842397
Release Date 18 February 2020
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Citizen Kay

NEW Single: Funny Business
 Party  Sexy  Weekend  Work Out 

Citizen Kay's groove-laden single 'Funny Business' featuring Genesis Owusu was produced by Kay and long-time collaborator Ben Garden and written by all three. The track explores peoples' relationship with mainstream media and the need to find the truth.

UPC 5054526843561
Release Date 20 February 2020

FEATURED / Rock

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Smokeasac

NEW Single: Insomnia Ft. Travis Barker
 Energetic  Romantic  Sad 

Smokeasac is starting 2020 with his song titled "Insomnia" which features Travis Barker. The record expands Smokeasac's musical repertoire into a more vibrant direction.

UPC 5060550031256
Release Date 21 February 2020
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A. Swayze & the Ghosts

NEW Single: Mess of Me
 Energetic  Fierce  Focus 

The Hobart natives have amassed a fierce live following thanks to their raw, bold and at times, wild shows – heightened by the notably charismatic and enigmatic lead singer, Andrew Swayze. Single is a huge rollicking punk anthem.

UPC 9341004071964
Release Date 19 February 2020

FEATURED / Classical

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Steven Mudd

NEW Album: Glacé: Solo Piano / Focus track: Victoria
 Chill  Focus  Meditative  Sleep 

"Glacé: Solo Piano" marks the 3rd solo piano album by writer/composer Steven Mudd.

UPC 5054526841383
Release Date 19 February 2020

FEATURED / Folk

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David Starr

NEW Album: Beauty & Ruin / Focus track: Road to Jubilee
 Happy  Meditative  Travel 

Americana artist David Starr is embarking on a new musical and literary adventure with a collection of songs inspired by Of What Was, Nothing Is Left, a novel written by his grandfather in 1972. The album is produced by John Oates.

UPC 5054526181700
Release Date 21 February 2020
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Hayley Gene Penner

NEW Single: somethingyouneverhad
 Chill  Focus  Meditative  Sad 

New song "somethingyouneverhad" by Canadian singer/songwriter Hayley Gene Penner. Hayley is a singer-songwriter from Winnipeg, Manitoba. She grew up sharing the stage with her father; iconic entertainer Fred Penner. Gene spent the last 2 years redefining what it means to be authentic. Her music is a self-explorative dive into vulnerability and the shifts that occur when we stare down the barrel of flaws and own them.

UPC 5054526844391
Release Date 21 February 2020
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