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May 07, 2021
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Little Simz

New Single: Woman
 Chill   Dinner   Meditative   Romantic   Sad   Sexy 

Genre: Hip-Hop/Rap

"Woman" is the new single from Little Simz, featuring West London songstress, Cleo Sol. The orchestra-backed track, produced by Inflo, acts as a soulful love letter to women all around the world, which is beautifully narrated in the captivating visuals that will accompany the release. Woman acts as the first official single from Little Simz's upcoming album 'Sometimes I Might Be Introvert' which explores various themes presented in Little Simz's journey as a Black British Woman.

The official video, directed by Simz herself, features a star studded line up including Jourdan Dunn, Zeze Mills, Miraa May and more.

UPC 5056167162674
Release Date 06 May 2021

Dayglow

New Single: Balcony
 Energetic   Happy   Summer   Weekend 

Dayglow's refreshing brand of positivity, kindness and empowerment shines ever brighter on the new song “Balcony” from the forthcoming album 'Harmony House'. An effervescent chamber pop bop, “Balcony” is trademark Dayglow: saccharine vocals, toe-tapping bass and claps & jangly guitars all tightly poised over a fleeting moment of love lost before it was ever found.

UPC 5056167160816
Release Date 06 May 2021

Alfie Templeman

New Album: Forever Isn't Long Enough
 Energetic   Happy   Summer   Weekend 

Alfie, at just 18, is a rising international star who writes, records, and produces music with a maturity far beyond his years. Over the last 12 months Alfie has been included in more than 10 Ones to Watch lists, the BBC Sound Of 2021 poll; achieved 3x BBC Radio 1 playlist records, 3x singles going top 10 in the Music Moves Europe Talent Chart, as well as his first magazine cover and more!

'Forever Isn't Long Enough' is the new mini-album from Alfie Templeman!

UPC 5056167129561
Release Date 07 May 2021

Waze

New Single: Games (Feat. Faber)
 Energetic   Happy   Party   Work Out 

Waze (from iconic chart-topping DJ duo Waze and Odyssey) launches his incredible new project with the release of the debut single ‘Games (feat Faber)’.

Waze has had one of the most credible journeys as a DJ/Producer to date, with over 120m streams to his name (as part of Waze and Odyssey) and a #3 Silver certified chart hit in 2014, he has played sets at Boiler Room Berlin & London, Berghain, Amnesia & The Warehouse Project. He has played alongside MK, Camelphat & Eats Everything, remixed for Disclosure and Duke Dumont and has been played on BBC Radio 1 by Annie Mac, Pete Tong, Danny Howard and Scott Mills.

UPC 5056167163022
Release Date 07 May 2020

CXLOE

New Single: Cry & Drive
 Energetic   Romantic   Sad 

Emerging Australian singer-songwriter CXLOE debuts her new single “Cry & Drive”, an emotional pop song exploring the all too familiar experience of crying while driving.

UPC 5056167162759
Release Date 06 May 2021

Phife Dawg

New Single: French Kiss Deux
 Chill   Sexy   Summer 

Genre: Hip-Hop/Rap

Phife teams up with J Dilla's younger brother Illa J to pay homage to all the beautiful sites in Montreal, Canada.

The production features live instrumentation reminiscent of classic "ATCQ" 90's music, guaranteed to appease the fans that love that era.

UPC 5056167162964
Release Date 03 May 2021

Franc Moody

New Single: Tired of Waiting
 Chill   Energetic   Happy   Party   Weekend 

Franc Moody return with their first project since 2020’s Dream in Colour and accompanying stellar remix package. Bringing together elements of house, disco, funk and electronica, ‘Tired of Waiting’ is the third single from forthcoming EP ‘House of FM'

UPC 5056495465928
Release Date 05 May 2020

Aly & AJ

New Album: a touch of the beat gets you up on your feet gets you out and then into the sun
 Chill   Dinner   Energetic   Happy   Meditative   Party   Travel 

Focus Track: Hold Out

Enjoying a career resurgence thanks to the viral TikTok explosion of "Potential Breakup Song" (which drove hundreds of millions of streams across all DSPs) and became a launching pad for pop duo Aly & AJ's new studio album 'a touch of the beat gets you up on your feet gets you out and then into the sun'.

Utilizing that momentum, the previous album singles have become editorial playlist staples globally. Bolstered by great press, TV appearances, a growing radio story and strong touring, Aly & AJ are entering a new era of pop stardom.

UPC 5056495465157
Release Date 07 May 2021

Flight Facilities

New Single: Lights Up (feat. Channel Tres)
 Energetic   Happy 

First single off of Flight Facilities upcoming sophomore album, 'Lights Up' features vocals and co-production from Channel Tres, out May 7th.

Lights Up is the explosive first single from the upcoming sophomore album campaign for Flight Facilities. The single featuring vocals and co-production from Channel Tres is a statement making record and defines the new phase of Flight Facilities in 2021; a year that will incorporate multiple singles, official videos, an audio/visual mixtape, the album, and an international tour including a 3-night stadium run in Los Angeles with Rufus Du Sol in November.

UPC 5056167162858
Release Date 07 May 2021

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

FEATURED / R&B/Soul

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Maya B

NEW EP: [B]1 / Focus track: Don't Think About It
 Chill  Sexy  Summer 

As she says in her mission statement, “I’m on planet b, population 1”. Unique and beautiful, ‘[B]1’ is Maya’s first real body of work, showcasing the breadth of her talent as artist, writer, producer and performer, in a way that is wholly authentic.

UPC 5056495397151
Release Date 07 May 2021
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Kosine

NEW EP: Truth Serum EP / Focus track: Hello World
 Energetic  Happy  Sexy  Weekend 

Truth Serum is a reflection upon cultural themes around the Black Lives Matter movement, relationships, navigating the rise and fall of a career and understanding. With key players Marsha Ambrosius, Dianne Warren, Jeremih, the EP will emphasize visual storytelling of Kosine’s roots and distinguishing him as an outlier within the Hip-Hop/RnB community. Truth Serum is the first solo artist project from Kosine, 9x Grammy nominated producer, song writer and former member of Kanye Wests Sunday Service.

UPC 5056495471585
Release Date 07 May 2021
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James Baley

NEW Single: Saviour
 Chill  Fierce  Sad  Sexy 

Saviour drives an immediate sense of mystery throughout the evolving melody and lyrical exploration of self-acceptance. This R&B track is the first single off James' upcoming fall album and combines lofty strings and piano with dark electronic melodies that contrast the experimental gospel vocals.

UPC 5056495329800
Release Date 07 May 2021

FEATURED / Pop

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NoMBe

NEW Album: CHROMATOPIA / Focus track: To The Moon
 Chill  Sexy  Summer 

NoMBe's sophomore album "CHROMATOPIA" is finally here! NoMBe has collaborated with artists such as Louis The Child, Duckwrth, Mansionair. Upcoming collaborations include Goldroom, COIN & Sir Sly. Fun fact: his godmother is Chaka Khan.

UPC 5056495328674
Release Date 07 May 2021
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Alex Porat

NEW Single: dimension
 Energetic  Party  Summer  Work Out 

Alex's second single "dimension" off her new EP "miss sick world", is a groovy futuristic dance bop. C o-written and Produced by Jeff Hazin (Renforshort, Glaive), and accompanied by a music video directed by Iris Kim, "dimension" is a new direction for Alex, one that will get you dancing. This single will be served to Contemporary Radio (CHR) in Canada, alongside US, Canadian and SEA PR, &; $2500 of digital marketing ads targeted to Can, US & SEA.

UPC 5056495331599
Release Date 05 May 2021
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CHAV

NEW EP: Totally / Focus track: Guess Who
 Energetic  Fierce  Work Out 

CHAV mixes the ethereal softness of Princess Serenity of 'Sailor Moon' and the drive and punch of Princess Peach. Totally the EP is a blend of hyperpop, disco, and summer fun!

UPC 5056495329435
Release Date 07 May 2021
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payton

NEW Single: 3AM
 Energetic  Gaming  Travel 

Buzzing star payton tells his story through airy guitar, hip-hop beat craft, and lyrical vulnerability, turning up with a signature style of his own. New single "3AM" hits with captivating alternative pop melodies and tells the story of a moody late night drive to contemplate a tumultuous relationship on the verge of fallout.

UPC 5056167162773
Release Date 07 May 2021
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Tin Can Kate

NEW Single: Mouse
 Chill  Energetic  Happy  Summer 

‘Mouse’ is about hope - healing love, exploring the freedom of trusting others after years of hurt and longing for them when in different continents.

UPC 5056495329299
Release Date 07 May 2021
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Liss

NEW Single: Precious
 Energetic  Party  Summer  Weekend 

Liss' newest single 'Precious' is a follow up from last year's infectious 'Leave Me On The Floor'. This is the last non album single before Liss embarks on the roll-out of their debut album.

UPC 5056167162629
Release Date 05 May 2021

FEATURED / Indie

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Moyka

NEW Single: I Don't Wanna Hold On
 Chill  Dinner  Sad 

I Don’t Wanna Hold On is Norwegian Moykas second single in 2021. It came to life during a period of heartbreak and tiredness of carrying around the sadness of it wherever Moyka went. It's about wanting to let go of it all so badly. It is a simple, yet strong message to convey. I Don't Wanna Hold On is another masterpiece created by Moyka herself and Eirik Hella. The idea for the song started blossoming when we worked with Michelle Leonard (Aurora - Running With The Wolves, Warrior, The Seed).

UPC 5056495328582
Release Date 07 May 2021
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Spacey Jane

NEW Single: Booster Seat (Edit)
 Romantic  Sad  Travel  Weekend 

In what has been a tumultuous year, Spacey Jane have continued to keep on kicking. A debut record #2 on the ARIA album charts and their hit single Booster Seat peaked at #8 on the ARIA singles chart They’ve kicked off 2021 with a big bang, taking out the #2 spot in triple j’s Hottest 100 countdown with “Booster Seat”. Three more tracks from Sunlight also made the countdown. Previous single Feeding the Family has also reached GOLD accreditation in Aus

UPC 5056167163152
Release Date 07 May 2021
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Babe Rainbow

NEW Single: Ready for Tomorrow
 Chill  Meditative  Summer  Throwback 

Byron Bay surf rockers Babe Rainbow found artist, activist, actor Jaden Smith in their enchanted forest and came up with the freshest collaboration so far of 2021!

UPC 5056495395003
Release Date 06 May 2021

Nahko and Medicine For The People

NEW Single: Lifeguard (Acoustic)
 Chill  Meditative 

3rd and final single off the upcoming acoustic EP following the 2020 release 'Take Your Power Back' by Nahko and Medicine For The People, which has streamed over 15 million times to date.

UPC 0603967177862
Release Date 07 May 2021
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HEARTS APART

NEW Single: Lonely Days
 Energetic  Fierce  Sad  Throwback 

Lonely Days is the 3rd single from HEARTS APART debut EP Number One To No One, a bittersweet yet anthemic song about relationships in time of social distancing.

UPC 5056495257899
Release Date 07 May 2021
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Camp 8

NEW Single: Honey
 Chill  Romantic  Sad 

Honey is the first single of 2021 by Melbourne-based artist Camp 8. After the critically acclaimed "Everything EP" in 2020, Camp 8 is gearing up for an even bigger year. "Honey" is a melancholic, pensive, yet optimistic ballad in true Camp 8 fashion.

UPC 5056495329589
Release Date 06 May 2021
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Jayla Kai

NEW Single: I Can't Lie
 Fierce  Romantic  Weekend 

Debut single from the 18 year old Woodstock, NY native on the newly formed London-based label Everybody’s Music (Sarah Kinsley, George Eve). I Can’t Lie is made from romantic nostalgia, summer and poetry. It’s indulgent. I never thought I could have a song with a beat drop. Now, I love it. It’s authentic, vulnerable, shamelessly unfiltered. It’s me.”

UPC 5056495401797
Release Date 06 May 2021

FEATURED / Rock

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messier

NEW Album: On Malaise / Focus track: On Malaise
 Chill  Focus 

This is the debut album release of Finnish Alt-Rock band, messier. In support of this album release, there will be an official music video of title track, On Malaise, Live performance videos from the band's studio, TikTok video series and ad campaign.

UPC 0603967176360
Release Date 07 May 2021
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Secondhand Sound

NEW Single: Dominoes
 Energetic  Happy  Romantic  Summer 

“Dominoes” by Nashville’s next stadium band, Secondhand Sound, delivers a hard hitting, windows down on a summer night, roller coaster ride of a listening experience. Aiming to capture the feeling of butterflies in your stomach right before you kiss someone for the first time, the band tailors each lyric and gut wrenching-fuzzed out guitar line to drive the coming of age summer feeling right into your chest.

UPC 5056495328179
Release Date 07 May 2021

FEATURED / Hip Hop

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Joznez

NEW EP: LGND / Focus track: Winning Smile
 Energetic  Fierce  Work Out 

The highly anticipated first artist release by German super producer Joznez (Cher Lloyd, Dzeko, Michele Morrone, Capital Bra, etc.) gathers in-demand rappers such as Ryan Oakes, Justin Stone, Stevie Appleton and Kataem for a breathtaking debut EP featuring acerbic production and energy.

UPC 5056495259718
Release Date 06 May 2021

FEATURED / Dance and Electronic

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HNTR

NEW Single: Shadows In The Dark
 Energetic  Gaming  Happy 

Canada-based DJ/producer HNTR joins mau5trap with his debut single titled "Shadows In The Dark" (feat. Elliot Moss) on May 7th. Release will be accompanied by a digital ad campaign, full PR campaign targeting high profile outlets, music video post-release and DJ promo.

UPC 5056495331339
Release Date 07 May 2021
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Dash30

NEW Single: My Senses
 Happy  Romantic  Summer  Travel 

Indie Electronic artist Dash30 releases new single, My Senses, via Moving Castle

UPC 5056495329879
Release Date 05 May 2021

Zerb

NEW Single: Hard To Keep Ft. Moore
 Chill  Happy  Party 

Across Brazil, ZERB is known as a true prodigy of Electronic Music. He's caught the attention of Garrix, Tiesto, Oliver Heldens and more. Blending dance and electronic music with pop elements, ZERB's forthcoming EP is one not to miss.

UPC 5056495329749
Release Date 07 May 2021
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nimino

NEW Single: What I Want
 Chill  Happy  Summer 

Second single from nimino’s debut album “Rooms on The Ark”. The single is an intro to the visual world which accompanies the album, by showcasing the conceptual "ark".

UPC 5056495332091
Release Date 04 May 2021

FEATURED / Ambient

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AFTERLIFE

NEW Single: THE LOST BIRDS
 Chill  Meditative 

Legendary Balearic artist, Afterlife, creates music for inner mental calm. In love with ambient music, here he plays swirling synths and oscillators - inspired by a story about a spaceship captain and an orphan flying together through hyperspace

UPC 0677603026920
Release Date 28 April 2021

FEATURED / Folk

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Hollow Coves

NEW Single: Hello
 Chill  Sad 

Pulling from the sounds that made their breakout hit Coastline an international streaming success, Hollow Coves' new single Hello sees finger-picked acoustic guitars & their trademark harmonies take listeners through the melancholy of their longing.

UPC 5056167162605
Release Date 07 May 2021
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Matt Deighton

NEW Single: Wake Up The Moths
 Decades  Sad  Sleep 

Ahead of May 14 documentary on Sky Arts covering Matt's mysterious career, this is the title track from his lost 'casual folk horror' treasure of an album Wake Up The Moths that is being properly released for the first time around the film.

UPC 5056495328643
Release Date 07 May 2021

FEATURED / Jazz

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Athletic Progression

NEW Single: OSAKA
 Chill  Energetic  Happy  Travel 

One of Denmark's most-praised new live bands present the first single from their third project combining jazz-fusion, hip-hop, Flying Lotus' space-leaning electronics and the glowing dexterity of groups like BadBadNotGood and JD Beck & Domi.

UPC 5056495331476
Release Date 07 May 2021
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