Soulful natural vocals and an old-school, lo-fi arrangement pair quite beautifully – a nostalgic and enchanting guitar pattern, a light programmed rhythm, and a vocal prowess that’s timeless. Gina Royale captures the storytelling and melodic originality required to really connect, with the uniquely ambient and evocative tones of Treading.

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New music for a new era of contemplation – Sid Dorey sets the mood beautifully, with the opening lyricism and pop-rock euphoria of the five-track EP Middle Seat. Isn’t This Just So Us is the introduction to the project, intriguing lines contrasted by a powerful hook that’s evocative in both performance and production. It’s an … Continued

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Scottish singer and songwriter Kathy Muir rounds off an incredible first third of the year, with yet another fine testament to the immersive and engaging style with which she creates. Inspired by the poem Wishing Stars, from Lang Leav, EASY is a simple to striking original track, with its roots in the acoustic songwriter realm, … Continued

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Stunning natural vocals and plenty of space for expression – a seamless combination of folk, jazz, and blues – French-American artist Zoé Basha bares all with an a cappella introduction, as the poetic musings and stories of her new album Gamble pour gracefully through the airwaves.

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Promising a strong and organic groove, short and snappy lines that naturally linger in the mind, and a sense of old-school raspy vocal play that quickly draws comparisons with classic Americana – artist and songwriter VANNGO delivers an earworm of an anthem, for the simple but catchy HEARTBREAKER USA.

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