I’m Your Girl – SilverTwins of Funk
I’m Your Girl by Swedish funk collective SilverTwins of Funk has this fun yet unpredictable intro that morphs into a fabulously upbeat melody. The synchronisation of instruments and fluency of the melody makes the song feel like an absolute classic.
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Big World – Skinny Sands
London-based artist Skinny Sands delivers a soothing, tender acoustic sound on his new melody Big World. The vocals begin with a faded effect, but become bolder with layers as the song progresses. The instrumental leads us out, leaving us with one last mellifluous chord.
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In The Woods – Dalee
Berlin-based R&B artist Dalee absolutely nails the theme of nature on single In The Woods. The intro features the twitter of a bird, followed by tranquil production and smooth vocals that ascend with the melody. What a stunning blend of R&B pop melody and soulful tones!
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OBA (Bafo da onca) – Antonio Adolfo
Inspired by the vibrant carnival scene, Grammy-nominated artist Antonio Adolfo delivers a vivacious melody with latest single OBA (Bafo da onca). Alongside this lively tempo, the instrumental execution is smooth, while the rhythm is free-flowing. All in all, Adolfo ignites celebration.
You can listen to OBA (Bafo da onca) here:
Options – Novaea, Supayouth
Canadian singer-songwriter Novaea encourages listeners to recognise their worth on Options through poignant, majestic vocals and sombre piano sequences. The depth of sentiment on this debut is beautiful to hear, particularly the repeated lyric I’m so used to being alone.
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Wouldn’t You Know – Henry Aberson, Nariah Taylor, Korey Keys
Wouldn’t You Know – released by acclaimed drummer and producer Henry Aberson – is an enticing track characterised by its steady yet upbeat flow, vocally and melodically. A blend of classic soul influences and a modern groove-led sound shapes the song into something authentic and aids the theme of romantic longing and vulnerability.
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Run (Tomorrowland mix) – Toby Gad, Donna Summer
Initially crafted with the late Donna Summer in the early 2000s, Run from Grammy-winning producer and acclaimed songwriter Toby Gad is being released in a trio of electronic remixes. The rich, intricate production compliments the powerful, emotive vocals of Summer beautifully. Through a fabulous build up of tension to the hook, Run becomes a flourishing melody.
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Slow Dancing in the Kitchen – Captain Highside (feat. Skip Jones)
As part of his new EP Milder Diplomacy, R&B/Soul/Blues artist Captain Highside releases Slow Dancing in the Kitchen. This melody interlaces impassioned vocals with a lavish instrumental to initiate a grand atmosphere. The meaning, with a focus on how the world impacts romantic and platonic relationships, is evident by the warmth in the sound.
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Moment – Julia June
Julia June – hailing from Chukotka, Russia – has released her delectable track Moment this July. It’s a testament to her fantastic higher range, which works alongside a tension-building instrumental. Each lyric is concise, often an imperative line such as Close my eyes or Be the same.
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Fast Touch – Oktaf Kanis
Indonesian singer-songwriter OKtaf Kanis creates an inviting chorus on Fast Touch, his latest single. This pop-rock track hones in on the concept of time as the line Nothing last forever, and gone is repeated, implying a love that failed to last, but the feelings remain.
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Need Somebody – A!MS X ARRDEE
This month A!Ms and ArrDee teamed up to release their cool summer tune Need Somebody. Mixing hip-hop, rap and reggae, a strong yet fun hook is prevalent. The vocal delivery is slick in accordance with the fast tempo and the punchy production of the track.
You can listen to Need Somebody here;
HB Pencil – Cadbury Get The Jet
Belfast indie-rock band Cadbury Get The Jet introduce us to their adrenaline-inducing track HB Pencil. The rhythm is infectious and the vocal enunciation compelling, particularly in the build up to the chorus in the lines I hear you’re having boy problems….And yeah I’m having girl problems.
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