Organic instrumental vibes evolve into a summer-pop production, led by a smooth and catchy vocals – Jaco delivers a bold, memorable single, with the brightness and addictive bounce of Gioconda.

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Dark and dirty production leads with a rise and fall bass line and snappy vocals, blending rap and melody across a confronting and confident lyrical thread – Music Production House Tune Oven launches a single fit for the spooky season, with the Halloween-ready Bitch To Witch.

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Elliot Wren’s return this season brings a heartfelt and intimate pop song, with unique underlying production, and a stylish lyric video to help reinforce the optimism and celebration of the writing.

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The serenity and freedom of the solo run, a mellow headspace encapsulated by a simple pop soundscape and intimate vocals – Amit Dsouza adopts a poetic look at the self and the process of discovery, with Joggers Park.

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Despite its impossible to pigeon-hole style and diversity, Kingdom is one of the most well-crafted collections of original pop songs to hit the scene this year. It’s intriguing for its originality and style, but it connects for its realism, its clear talent, and its humble yet effective catchy hooks and riffs. Z.M.A have outdone themselves with this project.

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Following the simple strum of largely just two chords rising and falling, as well as some humble backing vocals when the energy grows, Icarus builds up unexpectedly after these opening folk-pop moments. The resounding chorus is distinctly catchy, “oh I know, I know, I know” appearing with volume and fluidity; a nostalgic nineties-esque twist that quickly elevates the entire sound and memorable style of the track.

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