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Alexandra Savior – Shades

The Alex Turner co-produced “Shades” is new from Portland songwriter Alexandra Savior. Led by a cool syncopated rhythm track and a deep in the mix lead vocal, the song (for reference) aesthetically hits a bit of the “R&B architecture” of the latter days Arctics style. “Shades” is out now on Columbia.

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06-22-16

Marie Dahlstrom – One More Reason (Prod. Tom Misch)

Dane in London (and one of our favorite voices) Marie Dahlstrom pairs with indie production man of the moment Tom Misch for sunsplashed neo-R&B new one “One More Reason”.

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06-21-16

Russ – DiMaggio

The Atlanta emcee drops a silky smooth summertime heater with the nameplate of Joltin’ Joe.

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06-20-16

Opia – Shadow Dances

Yale friends Opia are back today with their follow-up single to well-received debut “Falling” in the form of the funky (and neatly jazz tinged – check some of those keyboard chords) new one “Shadow Dances”. We love it.

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06-17-16

Beaty Heart – Raw Gold

South London trio Beaty Heart will release debut LP Till The Tomb via Caroline on July 29. The coolly melodic subtly layered winner (co-produced by Jungle!) “Raw Gold” is LP’s first stream. A+

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06-17-16

ISLAND – Come With Me

On new track “Island”, the London quartet press forward with their soulful UK indie sound that’s become a big favorite around B3SCI. “Come With Me” will be released as part of AA single with “Spotless Mind” on June 17 via Beatnik Creative.

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06-16-16

Rexx Life Raj – Handheld GPS

We’re in the land of the free where everything costs.

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06-14-16

Felix Pallas – Curse

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Nascent Antwerp BE band Felix Pallas captures an artful anthemic sound (that little insturmental hook/break that first enters the track at 0:45 is very impressive) on potential breakout/crossover new track “Curse”.

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06-14-16

SU NA – Complexion

Twin Cities producer SU NA heads up an evocative bit of neo-neo-R&B on “Complexion” featuring a quieting vocal from Dizzy Fae that we love. SU NA’s “Surface” EP is available now.

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06-14-16

SG Lewis – Holding Back (Feat. Gallant)

Out digitally today on Casablanca Records is “Holding Back” the new Gallant-featuring single from London UK artist SG Lewis. Author of one of our favorite tracks from last year “Warm”, “Holding Back” hits, with its rapid-fire barrage of hook-y elements, a like level of pop songwriting skill. Stream “Holding Back” featuring Gallant below.

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06-14-16