Nine “fresh n’ Green”, ultra tasty tunes to feed your music appetite. We are pretty confident, you don’t wanna miss those ones right?
Taija New – ‘Body on Revenge’
About Taija New
Taija New, a.k.a. the Newbian King, is a Rhythmic Pop entertainer who humbly began her musical journey at open mics in her hometown , Springfield, Massachusetts, where she honed her skills for live performance. News of Taija’s performances traveled the old-fashioned way, by word-of-mouth, as her evolution from an unpolished act to an undeniable force developed quickly; eventually gaining the attention of regional show directors.
In 2015, she released her debut EP “Color Me Complex” which included her popular single ‘Newbian King’; a song that defies the gender binary and bore her nickname. Her single “Glitter”, an ode to her beloved fans in the LGBTQIA+ community, led to “The Pride Tour” where she was blessed to grace the stage of Pride festivals across the U.S. Since then she has delivered two more projects including the 2017 release of her highly-anticipated sophomore album, “Heart on the Stage”, that was followed up by a two year album-titled tour.
Her live shows have been seen across North America where she has performed on the same stage as major acts such as: Jennifer Hudson, Todrick Hall, K.Michelle, and Tiffany Evans. Fresh off the release of her new single ‘Couture’, a nod to 90’s Hip-Hop as well as the mixtape era, Taija is currently completing her fourth project and gearing up for her third tour. For more information please visit www.taijanew.com.
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Sofi Gev – ‘Someday, Maybe’
About Sofi Gev
Sofi Gev is the solo project of American singer-songwriter and indie pop artist Hannah Lovelady. Influenced by such artists as Birdy, Aurora, Coeur De Pirate, Shara Nova of My Brightest Diamond, and Natasha Khan of Bat for Lashes, her music layers introspective, offbeat lyrics and delicate vocals over a dreamy blend of indie pop, electronica, and indie folk. Her earliest and most enduring musical influence came from her father singing Joni Mitchell songs to her at night as a child.
Sofi Gev’s songwriting began in her childhood, entertaining herself on family road trips by making up silly songs with her younger sister. After piano lessons, she started playing the French horn in middle school band class and continued through high school. She honed her sense of melody by singing the words of recipes from cookbooks accompanied by her father playing acoustic guitar.
If you listen closely, you will hear revealed in an intimate yet universal way a woman bravely, fearfully, but honestly embracing and confronting life.
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Lyster – ‘I’m In’
About Lyster
Joshua Lyster is one of those people who was born to entertain the masses. He started out as a stage actor in 2010, performing in well-known productions such as Romeo & Juliet, Glory, and Tom, Dick & Harry.
Joshua has also established himself as a talented screen actor, making appearances in both film and television. His most noteworthy roles include Cody Harris in East Enders and a Soldier in The Lady of Heaven.
But outside of acting, Joshua Lyster is a man of many talents. He plays the guitar, is skilled in various dance styles, and – most recently – started his career as a singer. Joshua met Oskar Marks, the co-founder and producer of Flak Records while on a sailing trip in Croatia. Joshua has since signed with the label in 2022, and released his debut single I’m In on the 19th August.
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Lyonheart – ‘Walden Woods’
About Lyonheart
Having worked with some dance music heavyweights (BT, Paul Oakenfold, Chicane) as a songwriter & vocalist, British-Iranian recording artist Lyonheart AKA Sena Verdi’s reach has extended far beyond the world of dance. His debut double EP (featuring fellow Grammy-winning recording artist Aqualung), No Brakes / No Blueprint was released to much critical acclaim.
Lyonheart has wowed audiences as songwriter & guitarist of post-punk band RALE, achieving BBC Introducing & BBC6 Music features, support slots for the likes of Mystery Jets, Reverend and the Makers & The Cribs whilst most recently playing the BBC Intro stage at Reading & Leeds festival. He’s also one half of Indie-pop duo Other Nature with Tariq Khan (brother of Bat For Lashes’ Natasha Khan), with a debut live outing at Isle Of Wight Festival and a flurry of forthcoming releases and live shows happening simultaneously.
He’s also the man behind the songs and production for singer Skylu, having written and produced her debut EP Rise which spawned two BBC Introducing features on the singles Foreign Concept and Ladders (The former of which achieved best Introducing best of 2022).
As a composer, Verdi has written for multiple film & TV projects, including Rankin’s showcase for Sky TV on behalf of Hunger TV, & most recently composer for double-award winning Dystopian Sci-Fi short Daughter. (Stockholm Film Festival & Met Film School Awards).
In the dance world Lyonheart is currently paving his way back to where it all started for him, with collaborations, vocal features & upcoming releases on some of the biggest and most respected dance labels in the world. With a string of upcoming pure solo singles also due for release, his legacy as an enduring and prolific recording artist is set to continue to build on top of an already impressive career.
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BLYN – ‘YNML’
About BLYN
BLYN, made up of four Seattleite friends, are back at it, with the release of their new single “YNML” (you need my love).
YNML or “you need my love” is written from the perspective of a person wrestling with the reality of political and social polarization, not only within society but within themselves. On an internal level, they feel pulled apart by different, and at times, opposing ideologies, not knowing how to mediate between them. In the midst of this, accepting that government leaders and policies drastically impact people and that change is needed in order to care for the marginalized and oppressed in our society. On one hand, this song is a protest against the powers that be, and on the other hand, a protest against the contempt and apathy within ourselves to actually take action.
Initially titled “Yorker”, YNML contains inspiration from Thom Yorke of the band, Radiohead. The toggle between minor and major movements along with a melodic bassline provides the foundation that YNML was built on. The eerie undertones and rhythmic textures enable the song to take shape as the rest of the instruments make their way in and throughout the song.
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Valencia Rush – ‘Cautious’
About Valencia Rush
Valencia R. Rush (born April 13th), known professionally as Valencia Rush (pronounced “Valencia Rush”), is an American Singer-Songwriter, Documentary, and Film Maker. Originally from Kansas City, Kansas, she first began her journey into writing and creating original content at 15.
Valencia first garnered attention when she shared the stage with Flo Rida and AJR in St. Louis, Missouri (2017). Valencia officially introduced herself as an original artist with the release of her first independent single, Seasons (2018). Also, in the same year, Valencia joined forces to release a joint project “The Way” (2018) with rap artist, 4012 under the group name 4012 Valencia Ave., and would soon follow her initial releases with her debut EP, F*** Girl (2019) to continue building notoriety, appearing on several popular playlists across multiple streaming platforms.
Awards: Greatest Year Ever Award presented by Koran Bolden (2018), nominated for SlumFest award (2019).
Outside of music: She has gone on to build audiences in the US and UK, as well as build her digital brand and introduce her band, The Damn Band, in 2021. Valencia is the engine behind all creative visuals, lyrics, videos, and content. All songs are written and performed by Valencia.
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eF eL O – ‘I WANT YA’ (feat. Pascala)
About eF eL O
A Beninese-American artist who reconnected with Pascala, his late teen Canadian friend.
Rap, Afrobeat, and R&B are eF eL O’s passion.
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Melo RoZe – ‘Like Dat’
About Melo RoZe
Melo RoZe is an R&B/Hip-Hop Artist/Songwriter from Atlanta, Georgia. Her music is a big reflection of who she is as well as what she stands for. From her chill, catchy melodies to her savage and confident lyrics she is as authentic as it gets
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ICEBERG – ‘Can’t Forgive Me’
About ICEBERG
ICEBERG, an indie rock artist, producer, multi-instrumentalist who just moved from London to a cabin in upstate New York, is about to release the Can’t Forgive Me, second single off her upcoming, self-produced EP, Swim. Known for her strikingly evocative vocals, sincere writing style and production skills, ICEBERG’s music has a mesmerizing and ethereal quality that draws you in. Co-writer to X-Factor winner Matt Terry and engineer/female vocalist for Aston Microphones, ICEBERG has racked up an impressive track record in the industry outside of being an artist. Having toured the US and Europe extensively, hitting festivals and music venues across both continents, she has had two songs chart – including ‘Moving Silently’ (from her second album), which reached #18 on the Euro Indie Music Chart. Referencing her intimate and stirring sound, No Depression Magazine published the following review: “Great music has the ability to talk to the head, the heart, move the limbs, sway the hips, stimulate the senses and stick in the memory. A great voice, however, does nothing less than talk to your very soul.” After touring for four years and being disheartened by a lack of female producers to work with, she moved to London to study music production and engineering at BIMM University. Two years ago ICEBERG opened Glassnote Productions in order to help female, gay and trans artists release their music.
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Christos Doukakis