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Jorja Smith returns with “Try Me”
Blending classical vocal artistry with beats inspired by modern R&B, reggae, and hip-hop, Jorja Smith has risen to become one of Britain’s most exciting soul singers since her debut single, “Blue Lights,” came out in 2016. Produced by duo Dame Dame, comes Smith’s intrepid and bold new single, “Try Me,” Marking the singer-songwriter’s long-awaited return […] More
WATCH: Diverse breakout crooner Tedy shares inspiring video for his track, “Enemies”
Tedy (real name Ted Andreville) was born in Haiti in 1991, immigrating with his parents and two sisters, one his twin, to Florida when he was 10. The family moved often in those years, before eventually settling in Montreal when Tedy was 17. At 18, Tedy began making YouTube videos as the “Reaction King.” His […] More
Seattle septet The Dip deliver on their Dualtone Records debut ‘Sticking With It’
These last couple of years have left us with nothing but time to harbour our emotions, constantly challenging us to find ways to feed our souls amidst the strangeness of the world. Seattle septet, The Dip, is here to deliver unbridled rhythm-and-blues, sure to do just that. Featuring eleven tracks, Sticking With It, their Dualtone […] More
WATCH: Australian newcomer Eddie Benjamin shares video for latest single “Weatherman”
Rotating between an arsenal of instruments with punchy proficiency and singing with spotlight-grabbing swagger, Eddie Benjamin brings kaleidoscopic colour to popular music. Whether nimbly slapping out a fleet-fingered bass groove or belting on an arena stage, the singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer, channels fresh fire through a classic approach. He may only be 20 years old, but […] More
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INTERVIEW: Platinum Selling Canadian Pop Artist Alicia Moffet Releases New Single “Lullaby”
Quebec’s Alicia Moffet exploded onto the music scene after winning YTV’s The Next Star and later becoming a semi-finalist on La Voix by the age of 15. Now at age 23, she has continued to gain popularity since releasing her debut album Billie Ave in 2020. The album garnered over 17 million streams and spawned […] More
Renao stuns with debut offering “Nobody”
Singer, songwriter, and producer Renao puts his own pop-influenced spin on guitar-led alternative R&B, a sound in no way confined to the bedroom in which he makes it. An authentic, approachable artist, 23-year-old Renao eschewed a career as an Olympic Badminton hopeful to create art that references the aspirations of American youth and pop culture, across road […] More
Anderson East’s ‘Maybe We Never Die’ Uncovers a Greater Truth
As time passes we may come to believe our life is nearly over when truly, it’s just begun. Collaborating once again with Grammy Award-winning producer Dave Cobb along with long-time bandleader and now co-producer Philip Towns, Maybe We Never Die is the third release from GRAMMY-nominated singer/songwriter Anderson East for Elektra/Low Country Sound, and takes […] More
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INTERVIEW: Funk/Soul Duo Jungle Talk Latest Single, Upcoming Record + More
Comprised of Josh Lloyd and Tom McFarland, Jungle started as two friends dreaming of one day seeing their name above the door of their favourite local venue, Shepherd’s Bush Empire. Since then, the pair have come a long way after releasing their self-titled debut album in 2014, which led to selling out London’s 10,000 capacity Alexandra Palace […] More