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April 23, 2021
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Little Simz

New Single: Introvert
 Chill   Meditative   Romantic   Sad   Sexy 

'Introvert' acts as the cinematic introduction to Little Simz' captivating journey for her new album 'Sometimes I Might Be Introvert'. Produced by Inflo, and features Emma Corrin (Diana from The Crown).

UPC 5056167162674
Release Date 22 April 2021

Bladee & Mechatok

New Single: Drama (Charli XCX Remix)
 Chill   Energetic   Gaming   Party   Sad 

The Deluxe edition of Bladee & Mechatok’s spiritual pop experiment Good Luck features standout tracks from the album re-imagined by some of contemporary electronic music’s most influential artists. Acclaimed as “Gen-Z icons shaping the mainstream soundscape” (Document Journal), the pioneers link with genre-smashing icon Charli XCX for a transcendental invigoration of album highlight “Drama”.

 

UPC 5056167162162
Release Date 28 April 2021

The Pale White

New Album: Infinite Pleasure
 Energetic   Party   Sexy   Weekend   Work Out 

Focus Track: Sonder

'Infinite Pleasure' is the debut album from British rock trio The Pale White. The Pale White are a three piece rock band from Newcastle, UK. Comprised of brothers Adam and Jack Hope, and friend Tom Booth, the band have spent last summer recording a highly anticipated debut album with producer Jolyon Thomas (Royal Blood, Larry Pink The Human, U2, Slaves) at Big Jelly Studios Ramsgate. The band are attempting to put British rock music back on the map with a unique blend of timeless hard rock riffs and indie leaning pop melodies.

UPC 5056167129738
Release Date 23 March 2021

Kero Kero Bonito

New EP: Civilisation II
 Chill   Meditative   Sad   Summer 

Focus Track: 21/04/20

Civilisation II is the follow-up to 2019's Civilisation I EP. Its 3 tracks explore a lush, mystical vision of electronic alt-pop encompassing archaeology, ancient folklore and laser-disc synthesisers.

UPC 5056167151845
Release Date 21 April 2021

The Night Café

New EP: For Better Days EP
 Dinner   Energetic   Holidays   Party   Travel   Weekend 

Focus Track: Think It Over

The Night Café has been brewing up a storm over the past couple of years, mixing gorgeous, hazy melodies with intricate guitars and a heavy groove, their sound is uniquely current yet beautifully nostalgic.

'For Better Days EP' shows the band's incredible lyrical dept and melodies that will carry the fans and listeners through to the end of a difficult time for many. The EP seamlessly invites the listener into The Night Café's new era.

UPC 5056167161103
Release Date 22 April 2021

MORE GREAT RELEASES ON AWAL

View the full AWAL release schedule to get more information on all our new releases.

FEATURED / R&B/Soul

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dreamcastmoe

NEW Single: L Foot, Right
 Energetic  Happy  Sexy  Throwback 

This is Washington D.C producer & singer dreamcastmoe's newest single following his last EP "Lamont".

UPC 5056167162568
Release Date 19 April 2021
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Shay Lia

NEW Single: Irrational (feat. Adekunle Gold)
 Energetic  Fierce  Happy  Sexy 

'Irrational' is the focus track of the Juno nominated Ep "Solaris" released in September of last year. This remix features Adekunle Gold an established Nigerian artist on the rise.

Release Date 23 April 2021
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Amahla

NEW Single: Commandments
 Chill  Fierce  Romantic 

Commandments is the first single off of Ivor Novello nominated Amahla's second EP. The track is produced by Charlie Perry who has worked with leading UK female singers Jorja Smith, Olivia Dean and Pip Millet.

UPC 5056495398172
Release Date 23 April 2021
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THEHONESTGUY

NEW Single: Let's Get Blown
 Chill  Romantic  Sexy  Summer 

Lets Get Blown is a smooth R&B/funk song that celebrates the use of cannabis and romantic love. The single is releasing the week of 4/20 (The unofficial day of celebration of cannabis) and is the first single off HOW TO MAKE LOVE EP by Toronto-based artist, THEHONESTGUY

UPC 5056495470571
Release Date 23 April 2021

FEATURED / Hip Hop

Johnny 2 Phones

NEW Single: 22 and Confused
 Energetic  Party  Summer  Weekend 

The “Rescue” rapper, Johnny 2 Phones is ready to reveal his next single, "22 and Confused”. On "22 and Confused", Johnny tells, "I have no idea what's going on with my life and I'm stressed out, so I wrote this song about it.” Johnny embarks on his fall college show run starting October 17th in Syracuse where he’ll be opening for Lil Durk and performing the song for the first time. The track will be accompanied but organic social content and influencer campaigns on Tik Tok, Instagram, and YouTube Shorts.

UPC 5056167162292
Release Date 15 October 2021
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DijahSB

NEW Album: Head Above the Waters / Focus track: New Harrison
 Chill  Gaming  Weekend 

Head Above the Waters is Dijah's SB second album released with AWAL, and it delivers an empowering message about resilience and strength: "the waves might be crashing into you and trying to keep you from floating but you gotta keep coming up for air and try your hardest to keep your head above it.”

UPC 5056495254256
Release Date 23 April 2021
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Zack Cokas

NEW Single: Y&R
 Energetic  Fierce  Throwback  Work Out 

Y&R is a song which was made to feel nostalgic. In the verses Zack speaks on his transition to "adulthood" and the struggles that come with finding oneself.

UPC 5056495256212
Release Date 22 April 2021
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Tasman Keith & Kwame

NEW Single: ONE
 Energetic  Fierce  Party  Work Out 

'ONE' takes aim at the fakers, haters and naysayers. Their hardest bars to date and rampant with nerve, steered by a partnership as matched as Dre + Snoop, Ghostface + Raekwon.

UPC 5056495468936
Release Date 23 April 2021

FEATURED / Pop

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Aly & AJ

NEW Single: Don't Need Nothing
 Energetic  Fierce 

Bolstered by the TikTok explosion of their old song Potential Breakup Song in late 2020, Aly & AJ are sharing their latest single Don't Need Nothing. The song harks back to their earlier pop smash hits, energizing old fans while capturing new ones as well.

UPC 5056495327431
Release Date 23 April 2021

carobae

NEW EP: The Longest Year: Part Two / Focus track: Save Me
 Chill  Dinner  Sad  Weekend 

carobae is a producer, songwriter and artist from Atlanta. After a year and a half of releasing emotive “bedroom pop” tracks on her debut mixtape and EP, she releases "The Longest Year: Part Two", a continuation of her signature sound with high energy tracks like "Save Me". The project is being supported by music videos and acoustic releases.

UPC 5056495323457
Release Date 01 July 2021
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Lauren Aquilina

NEW Single: The Knife
 Energetic  Fierce 

Lauren Aquilina brings her new single 'The Knife' to kick off 2021, following the success of her Ghost World EP and the Piano Version of focus single “Latest Ghost”. On “The Knife” Lauren Aquilina channels her frustration and rage into a blistering alt-rock kiss-off. Inspired by Avril and Alanis, and falling somewhere between Maggie Lindemann and Pale Waves, Aquilina continues to evolve following the success of her Ghost World EP and the Piano Version of focus single “Latest Ghost”. Aquilina describes “The Knife” as “the harder, grungier cousin” of Ghost World standout “Psycho”, adding “this is the song that introduces people to a brand new side of me.”

UPC 5056495394167
Release Date 23 April 2021
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push baby

NEW Single: Cry / TALK ABOUT IT
 Energetic  Fierce 

Cry/ TALK ABOUT IT is the first single ahead of the push baby's new album. This track was co-written with Sam Roman AKA RØMANS, responsible for hits with Khalid, Lewis Capaldi and more. push baby are an alternative pop duo, who were formally known in the band Rixton. Push Baby is made up of Jake Roche (Shane Richie and Coleen Nolan's son), and his mate, Charley.

UPC 5056495324409
Release Date 23 April 2021
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Emmit Fenn

NEW Album: Far From Here / Focus track: Closer to You
 Romantic  Sad 

Emmit Fenn, who notably produced 'bitches broken hearts' for Billie Eilish, is proud to release his debut album on April 21st. The 10 track project is accompanied by 3 music videos, live videos, TikTok campaigns, fan activations like post cards and a unique digital website experience. After obtaining over 250 million online streams, Emmit had to search deep within to create this cinematic and beautiful body of work that blends acoustic and electronic music in a way we haven't quite heard before.

UPC 8718857991809
Release Date 21 April 2021
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Devon

NEW Single: Walk Away
 Chill  Romantic  Sad  Weekend 

“Walk Away” is the second single on Devon’s upcoming uplifting and bubbly EP Helium. It is a breakup song about learning to let go. With multiple TV syncs under her belt, Devon composed the end credit theme for a new network series.

UPC 5056495252498
Release Date 23 April 2021
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DEWEY

NEW Single: These Wicked Tears
 Chill  Focus  Holidays  Summer 

This will be Dewey's second release from her upcoming new EP. It is the sister release to her last collection - Sóller Pt. 1.

UPC 5056495473336
Release Date 23 April 2021
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Leanna Firestone

NEW Single: Burnt Out
 Chill  Fierce  Focus  Sad 

Burnt Out is one side of dialogue in the breakup of a toxic relationship, the track is heavily inspired by musical theatre. On Tiktok the sound has 10K uses, 500K views & 100k likes. Leanna’s fans have been patiently awaiting this release for months.

UPC 5056495327035
Release Date 23 April 2021
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NEW CITY

NEW Single: Losing My Mind
 Chill  Summer  Weekend  Work Out 

'Losing My Mind' is NEW CITY's first single since 2019. While acquiring a new lead singer, Chase Ellestad, the band took the time during the pandemic to reflect & refine their new sound.

UPC 5056495252511
Release Date 23 April 2021
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Niki Sabrina

NEW Single: Validate
 Energetic  Fierce  Party  Sexy 

18 year old singer/songwriter & producer, Niki Sabrina debuts her hyperpop/electronic music to the world with first single Validate. Validate is about the art of not giving a damn and not feeling the need to be validated by fake people and is the first single from her upcoming debut EP.

UPC 5056495398080
Release Date 23 April 2021
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Stephanie Rainey

NEW Single: Ross & Rachel
 Energetic  Happy  Romantic  Throwback 

Ross & Rachel is the 2nd single from Irish artist Stephanie Rainey this year. Co-written & produced by Cian Ducrot (Darkroom/Interscope) Ross & Rachel is a huge song about the undeniable sparks that fly between two people who are made for each other.

UPC 5056495398059
Release Date 23 April 2021
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Kilder & Alice Longyu Gao

NEW Single: Crying At CVS
 Energetic  Fierce  Happy  Party 

"Crying At CVS" is the latest collaboration between Kilder and Alice Longyu Gao. Kilder is a 20 y/o Dutch producer, with 2m streams & 3 TV synchs despite launching last year and Alice Longyu Gao is the queen of hyperpunk coming off an alt-hit with Mura Masa & Bülow.

UPC 5056495326632
Release Date 22 April 2021
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FLYNN MARKS

NEW EP: Cold COmfort / Focus track: Paper
 Chill  Happy  Romantic  Sad 

Flynn Marks debuts his EP ‘Cold Comfort’ including his singles ‘Waiting For Us’ and ‘Crown’. “Using little more than an acoustic guitar and his own sensational voice, this new delight will pull hard on your heartstrings from start to finish.”

UPC 5056495471851
Release Date 22 April 2021
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Noomi

NEW Single: Free At Least
 Chill  Dinner  Romantic  Sad 

On 'Free At Least', the second single following up the critically acclaimed 'Ride', Noomi's crystal-like vocals intimately rolls over a gritty guitar pluck accompanied by a noisy world of drums, slap base and even the sound of walking penguins. Noomi - the moniker of 26-year-old Amanda Börjeson - was raised in a musical family and trained as a classical and folk violinist and vocalist. Discovering pop music for the first time in her late teenage years completely opening her eyes. The artist is now emerging with her very own music in 2021, as one to look out for in the European pop space.

UPC 5056495257745
Release Date 23 April 2021
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Ginevra Nervi

NEW EP: Klastós / Focus track: Changing
 Energetic  Focus  Meditative 

"Klastòs" is the scientific name of clastic rocks, this broken pieces, little particles, grains coming from a “one”, represent a sort of “cosm” in which we’re all connected.The EP is journey of deep reconstruction and a a new chapter of "one's"

UPC 5056495400486
Release Date 23 April 2021
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Sarah Kinsley

NEW Single: Over + Under
 Chill  Focus  Romantic  Travel 

Following the success of her latest release ‘Karma’, described by Dork Magazine as “modern disco alt-pop that echoes reference points both classic and sparkly fresh,” Sarah Kinsley returns with ‘Over + Under’.

UPC 5056495399544
Release Date 22 April 2021

FEATURED / Indie

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Dylan Cartlidge

NEW Single: Anything Could Happen (Superorganism Remix)
 Energetic  Happy  Summer  Weekend 

Superorganism has remixed Dylan Cartlidge's latest feel good single "Anything Could Happen", produced by Eg White & written in lockdown with optimism for something better in a challenging year. Dylan is an uncategorizable new artist defying genre.

UPC 5056167162612
Release Date 28 April 2021
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Angie McMahon

NEW Single: Total Eclipse of the Heart
 Chill  Dinner  Sad  Travel 

Singer-songwriter Angie McMahon releases her broody, acoustic rendition of Bonnie Tyler's 'Total Eclipse Of The Heart'

Release Date 22 April 2021
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Coach Party

NEW EP: After Party / Focus track: i'm sad
 Energetic  Fierce  Party  Weekend 

Coach Party release their second EP, 'After Party' and announce huge 24 date headline UK Tour. latest single 'Everybody Hates Me' added to 6Music playlist

UPC 5056167160557
Release Date 13 April 2021
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Freida Mari

NEW Single: LDR
 Chill  Sexy 

"LDR" is a song about navigating a long distance relationship in the time of COVID-19, where there's no defined end. The track was written by Freida Mari and produced by JUNO Award winning collaborators Gab Gagnon and Clement Leduc.

UPC 5056495400653
Release Date 23 April 2021
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Smoothboi Ezra

NEW Single: Stuck
 Chill  Sad 

'Stuck' is the lead single from 18-year-old Irish songwriter/producer Smoothboi Ezra's forthcoming EP. Ezra has amassed over 14m all-platform streams, and their intimate writing style has caught the attention of tastemakers at RTE, NME and Radio 1.

UPC 5056495464907
Release Date 23 April 2021
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Daniel Allan

NEW EP: On The Bright Side / Focus track: Benjamin Button
 Chill  Happy  Summer  Weekend 

Benjamin Button is the 4th and final track off of the Daniel Allan debut EP - "On the Bright Side". The track is inspired by a desire to go back to having the carefree attitudes of childhood. Performance by Carter Reeves.

UPC 5056495398028
Release Date 22 April 2021
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Ev Jones

NEW Single: To Myself
 Chill  Focus  Sad  Throwback 

To Myself is almost a self belief vs self doubt, living with mental health issues anthem. It shows vulnerability and imperfection, acceptance and strength to face the inner noise that can be so hard to overcome at times of stress and depression.

UPC 5056495327936
Release Date 23 April 2021
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PORIJ

NEW Single: Nobody Scared
 Chill  Focus  Sexy  Weekend 

Porij share Nobody Scared, the first single from their forthcoming debut EP which wants to embody the Reclaim the Night Movement. The Manchester based quartet exude youthful positivity with impossibly expansive and high-energy songwriting. Not subscribing to any particular genre, exploring pop, r'n'b, funk and jazz - they have received early support from the likes of Steve Lamacq, Mary Anne Hobbs, Lauren Laverne.

UPC 5056495469896
Release Date 21 April 2021
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STACEY

NEW Single: The Songwriter
 Chill  Decades  Romantic  Summer 

“The Songwriter”, the final single from STACEY's upcoming May album, contemplates whether 2 songwriters are writing about each other romantically. STACEY bumped into a handsome but familiar man at the dry cleaners in LA. It turns out he was a writer on one of the biggest songs in the world that year.

UPC 5056495252566
Release Date 21 April 2021

FEATURED / Rock

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Ethel Cain

NEW EP: Inbred / Focus track: God’s Country (feat. Wicca Phase Springs Eternal)
 Sad  Sexy  Summer  Weekend 

Raised a backwoods churchgoer in the deep south, Ethel Cain combines elements of rock, country and cinematic nostalgia with ethereal vocals & raw lyrics to create her unique sound. Cain serves as writer, producer, and mixer for her EP Inbred. Track "Crush" was named one of the Fader's Best Rock Songs right now.

UPC 5056167162513
Release Date 23 April 2021
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Nova Twins

NEW Single: Bullet (Dream Wife Remix)
 Energetic  Fierce  Gaming  Work Out 

Taken from their critically acclaimed debut album 'Who Are The Girls?', Nova Twins will release a special remix of 'Bullet', from the all female punk rock band Dream Wife

UPC 5056495399476
Release Date 20 April 2021

Paerish

NEW Album: Fixed It All / Focus track: Journey Of The Prairie King
 Chill  Fierce 

"Journey Of The Prairie King" is the focus track of highly anticipated Album release, Fixed It All. Leading up to album release, Paerish has been releasing rock hit after hit growing audience and affinity on top playlists such as "Top of the Rock".

UPC 0603967175066
Release Date 23 April 2021
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The Prize Fighter Inferno

NEW Album: The City Introvert / Focus track: Rock Bottom
 Chill  Focus  Meditative  Sad 

In the early days of the pandemic, Sanchez found himself with the possibility of losing two of the most important people in his life at once: his 100-year-old grandfather dying in the hospital, and his wife. "Rock Bottom" encapsulates those feelings. The City Introvert served as an anchor for Sanchez amid the chaos of last year; an audio snapshot of the civil unrest in America, the pandemic, and his grandfather’s passing. This new chapter of PFI marks Sanchez's first foray into album production as he takes on a DIY approach while quarantining in his Brooklyn home. An eclectic mix of electronic, rock, synth, and acoustic, The City Introvert is a welcome addition to the libraries of long-time Coheed fans and synth pop fans alike.

UPC 5056495323082
Release Date 23 April 2021

George Eve

NEW Single: I Don't Mind
 Chill  Happy  Summer  Weekend 

I Don't Mind is the 2nd single from George Eve's upcoming debut EP. The track is a melodic lofi ode to wasting time, accepting people for who they are and enjoying the sun!

UPC 5056495259237
Release Date 23 April 2021

FEATURED / Dance and Electronic

Rezz & deadmau5

NEW Single: hypnocurrency

REZZ and deadmau5 are on the verge of releasing one of 2021's biggest electronic songs, "hypnocurrency" a hypnotic yet menacing midtempo tune with all the grit and wobbly bass of a signature REZZ release. The track release will be supported with multiple online marketing opportunities including an NFT drop, exclusive merch drop, ancillary content like visualizer and a recvamp of deadmau5's "Coffee Run" series, DJ Promo, and an OSC/Par Interactive World launch.

UPC 5056167162742
Release Date 23 April 2021
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R3HAB, Luis Fonsi, Sean Paul

NEW Single: Pues
 Happy  Party  Sexy  Weekend 

R3HAB teams up with Latin superstars Luis Fonsi and Sean Paul on sultry reggae-dance record "Pues".

UPC 5056167154624
Release Date 23 April 2021

Slow Magic

NEW EP: Breathless - Remixes / Focus track: Breathless (Feather Remix)
 Energetic  Party  Summer  Weekend 

Slow Magic releases the final set of Remixes from his latest album, 'it's the end of the world, but it's ok'.

UPC 5056495257202
Release Date 23 April 2021

FEATURED / Country

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Sam Filiatreau

NEW Single: Wrecking Ball
 Chill  Summer  Throwback 

Sam delivers classic 70's country vibes with his first single and timeless song and debut release "Wrecking Ball"

UPC 5056495257226
Release Date 22 April 2021

FEATURED / Ambient

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Mind Bath

NEW Single: Transcendental Meditation on the Ocean of Reality Is Love
 Chill  Meditative  Sleep 

Earth Angel arrives as a meditation piece. Mind Bath's essence as an artist and activist is that of a healer and with this musical offering, he's channeled his service into a gentle instrumental track, meant to revitalize the mind on a slow morning.

UPC 5056495326786
Release Date 22 April 2021
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