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June 26, 2020
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Lauv

New EP: Without You
 Chill   Happy   Romantic   Sad 

Focus Track: Love Somebody

Lauv follows up his debut album ~how i'm feeling~ with a new EP written and recorded entirely during quarantine.

Release Date 24 June 2020

JELASSI

NEW SINGLE: STS
 Energetic   Happy   Party   Sexy 

Swedish rap sensation Jelassi is back with her first single since her gold certified, critically acclaimed debut EP "Port 43" was released end of last year.

Jelassi is a young hip hop phenomenon from Farsta. Being tired of negativism and glorification of violence within music, she strives to be a positive addition to the scene, without shying away from  talking about the dark and challenging aspects of growing up. Jelassi has worked closely with grammy awarded producer Nisj, and also collaborated with artist such as Ozzy, Michel Dida, Cherrie, Silvana Imam & Mona Masrour.

Release Date 26 June 2020

Blake Rose

New Single: Ordinary People
 Chill   Happy   Romantic   Sad 

In just over a year, Blake Rose has gone from busking in the streets of Perth to becoming one of the most exciting new artists to emerge in 2020.

"Ordinary People" was mixed and mastered by Grammy Award winners Rob Kinelski and John Greenham (Billie Eilish)

Release Date 24 June 2020

Ella Vos

New Single: State of Emotion
 Chill   Energetic   Fierce   Happy   Romantic   Summer   Travel 

Ella Vos' introspective lead single "'State of Emotion' is a heartfelt lens into the emotional turbulence of an empath. The dreamy track from her forthcoming album, Turbulence, sets to bring a sense of calm and rest to the listener's mental state--whatever that may be.

Release Date 24 June 2020

Joe Hertz, Dom
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New Single: Used
 Chill   Romantic   Sexy   Summer 

The UK's premiere alternative R&B and soul producer Joe Hertz released new single 'Used' a collaboration with Dom McAllister and YonYon, taken from his debut album, out 17th July.

Release Date 24 June 2020

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.

Release Date 26 June 2020

FEATURED / Pop

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BJOERN

NEW Single: Rocket
 Energetic  Sad  Travel 

'Rocket' is an anthem for all teenagers. It's the third single from the new nordic pop artist BJOERN. She uses her voice in the most genuine way. Together with Rocket a short podcast episode will be released, a close and rare insight. BJOERN is a new voice on the Nordic music sky. It’s honest, touching, and captivating beautiful. Linnéa has always headed for the top, without any doubts in mind. But it was far away from the skiis and the intricate life as a top athlete, she found her true calling in music. BJOERN doesn't fear the big questions in life.

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Release Date 25 June 2020
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Discrete

NEW EP: EXPLORE / Focus track: RUN AWAY
 Chill  Summer  Travel  Weekend 

Discrete, combines modern themes with cross-generational pop music on debut EP ‘EXPLORE’ Through a mix of urban beats and breezy synths; focus track and latest single ‘RUN AWAY’ sees the Swedish producer collaborate with Alex Shield, aka KELLYKKE.

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Release Date 26 June 2020
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Mona Masrour

NEW Single: Påminner mig/Får aldrig nog

Påminner mig/Får aldrig nog is Mona Masrours second two-track single. The songs is about a type person every girl meets at least once in their life. A waste of time, that refuses to let go. Mona Masrour is a 20 year old independent r&b/soul artist and songwriter from Stockholm. She released her critically acclaimed debut single "Med Tiden" last year. She has worked closely with Grammy awarded producer Nisj, and she featured on the song "Du Där" from Grammy nominated artist Jelassi debut EP "Port 43".

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Release Date 26 June 2020

Caro

NEW Single: Part of Me
 Chill  Romantic  Sad 

The second single from her upcoming sophomore EP project, Part of Me highlights Caro's unique sound - juxtaposing emotionally raw lyrics with crisp production. Part of Me tells the familiar story of a heart and mind torn after a breakup.

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Release Date 25 June 2020
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Liss

NEW Single: Another Window
 Chill  Dinner  Happy  Summer 

A dream-like production, Another Window kicks off with wide, angelic synths that gently intertwines with a clear piano theme just as Soren Holms unique and asserting voice opens up the track.

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Release Date 24 June 2020

Boy In Space

NEW EP: Live EP / Focus track: Give Me (Live)
 Chill  Happy  Meditative  Weekend 

7 Track EP consisting of Boy in Space's alternate versions of Covers & Originals. Video for Give Me (Focus Track) to be released on release day.

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Release Date 26 June 2020
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Esther

NEW Single: Danger Stranger
 Chill  Romantic  Sexy 

Danger Stranger is the second single leading up to Esthers debut EP released later this fall. It will be supported by Esthers performance on the INGRID live stream event 'A Midsummer Nights Stream' on the 19th of June. Previous singles has had support on SR P3.

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Release Date 26 June 2020
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Corey Harper

NEW EP: Overcast EP / Focus track: Crave
 Dinner  Romantic  Sad  Travel 

New EP Overcast showcases Corey Harper's full range of abilities, recasting him as a musician's musician whose meticulous approach to pop music is both personal and invitingly universal.

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Release Date 26 June 2020
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Lilly Ahlberg

NEW Single: Naked
 Happy  Party  Sexy  Summer 

'I had actually just started seeing someone just before isolation started, and suddenly I realized this song I wrote, I could now relate to more than ever. I think that there are probably quite a few people that can relate to this song right now.' - Lilly

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Release Date 26 June 2020
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Sycamore Tree

NEW Single: Beast In My Bones
 Fierce  Holidays  Party  Sexy 

Following their singles FIRE and WILD WIND from their upcoming album, Beast In My Bones is their strongest single to date. After a very successful first album with 6 top 10 hits in Iceland and numerous nominations and awards the duo has collaborated with producer Rick Nowels (Lana Del Ray, SIA, FKA Twigs, Stevie Nicks, Dua Lipa, Madonna, Lykke Li). Their first single Fire was the Icelandic #1 for 3 weeks in the end of 2019.

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Release Date 26 June 2020
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Eivør

NEW Single: Sleep On It
 Energetic  Fierce  Weekend  Work Out 

Eivør is the fascinating Faroese artist behind the popular Netflix TV Series 'The Last Kingdom'. 'Sleep On It' will be the second track to be released from her forthcoming new album 'SEGL' (released on Sep 18th 2020).

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Release Date 26 June 2020
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Rapta

NEW Single: Invitation
 Romantic  Sexy 

The message of 'Invitation' is short and sweet, loud and clear, through Rapta’s music. Rapta wrote 'Invitation' to express his feelings for a girl who he genuinely has feeling for, someone who will be worth the trials and tribulations of a relationship.

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Release Date 26 June 2020

FEATURED / Indie

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Fika, Fabich

NEW Single: Mean
 Chill  Sexy  Summer  Travel 

Fika is a London duo described as combining the styles of Frank Ocean, John Mayer and Tom Misch. They have been featured on BBC Radio 1 Xtra, and more. Mean is the first single of their EP with Fabich, one of the most exciting German producer.

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Release Date 26 June 2020
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Refs feat. Jonah Mutono

NEW Single: Nice
 Chill  Decades  Dinner  Sexy 

"Nice (ft. Jonah Mutono)" will be the first single off the Refs new album. Jonah Mutono recently released his debut album on True Panther. Our release plan tells a story via a dynamic singles campaign with supporting photo book & fan generated art

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Release Date 26 June 2020
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Big Search

NEW EP: Channel Islands / Focus track: Someone Else I Know pt. II
 Chill  Dinner  Meditative  Summer 

Big Search's Channel Islands EP is a collection of instrumental and mostly improvised recordings he has made over the past few years.

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Release Date 26 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.

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Release Date 25 June 2020

FEATURED / Dance and Electronic

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The Undercover Dream Lovers

NEW Single: You Don't Have to be Lonely - Paul Cherry Remix
 Energetic  Happy  Work Out 

This is a remix of a popular, hit single off "It's All In Your Head" by The Undercover Dream Lovers. The Undercover Dream Lovers released their debut LP earlier this year, garnering attention from media outlets such as Vice, The Fader, and Billboard.

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Release Date 26 June 2020
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Denis Coleman

NEW Single: Make Friends (R3HAB Remix)
 Energetic  Happy  Party  Summer 

This is the R3HAB remix of 17 Year Old Singer Songwriter Denis Colemans's new single 'Make Friends'. Denis is a huge fan of R3HAB's hits and when he finished the original track was desperate to send the track to him, He was astonished at receive a reply to a cold email and for him to agree to remix the track, R3HAB Quote: "Sometimes I get sent a record which just speaks to me. This is certainly one of them. Denis' vocals on this track are amazing so it was very easy for me to create my own version of it." We have created a trippy alternative version of the music video to support also.

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Release Date 26 June 2020

FEATURED / R&B/Soul

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Raleigh Ritchie

NEW Album: Andy / Focus track: Squares
 Chill  Meditative  Sad  Weekend 

Four years after his debut album Raleigh has announced his eagerly anticipated follow up 'Andy'. Featuring singles 'Aristocrats', 'Party Fear' and 'Squares'.

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Release Date 26 June 2020
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July 7

NEW Single: Long Time No See
 Chill  Happy  Summer  Weekend 

This new self produced single blends a plethora of influences, mixing R&B foundations with addictive vocal hooks. Recently selected by Mr Eazi as one of the top UK 7 Afrobeat artists, July 7's career is going from strength to strength. Having clocked 7+ million streams across all DSPs and chosen by Rob Bruce as one of his 5 under 5k, support around July 7 is developing steadily. Known for both his solo and production work, July 7 has worked with artist's such as IAMDDB, Young Thug, Travis Scott and many more.

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Release Date 26 June 2020

FEATURED / Folk

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Taylor Piggott

NEW Single: Superglue & Stickytape
 Chill  Focus  Meditative  Sad 

Written on the bathroom floor of his share house, Superglue & Stickytape is a dreamy & heartfelt song from Melbourne Singer/Songwriter Taylor Piggott. Tays music will pull at your heart strings and create moments that hit close to home. 

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Release Date 26 June 2020

FEATURED / Jazz

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Duval Timothy ft. Twin Shadow

NEW Single: Slave
 Chill  Meditative  Sad 

On Duval Timothy’s new single Slave feat. Twin Shadow Ibiye Camp’s sampled utterance of the word “slave” is twisted into a series of melodic looped knots, driven by a solo piano melody and repetition.

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Release Date 26 June 2020
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Mike Casey

NEW Single: Get You
 Energetic  Party  Summer  Work Out 

Saxophonist Mike Casey reimagines "Get You", a slow jam by Daniel Ceasar that re-imagined slow jam by Grammy award-winning R&B artist Daniel Caesar. Mike Casey recently toured the Kennedy Center and was scheduled to perform at SXSW. Tinnitist (Canada's most-followed critic) will feature his upcoming song and there will be a radio, press, and influencer campaign running.

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Release Date 24 June 2020

FEATURED / African Regional Genres

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Olakira

NEW Single: In My Maserati
 Happy  Party  Summer  Weekend 

“Classy Love” Inspired by his love for the luxury vehicle brand, Olakira's "In My Maserati" promises his sweetheart a tastefully different kind of love and of course, a ride in “his Maserati"”.

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Release Date 26 June 2020

FEATURED / Hip Hop

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Drillminister

NEW Single: #BORISISAPUSSIO
 Energetic  Fierce  Focus 

Drillminister is the UKs most exciting Drill rapper. This politicised MC not only talks the talk but also walks the walk with him running for London mayor. #Borisisapussio is a record that explores the liberal opinion of our current prime minister.

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Release Date 25 June 2020
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