Katie Olsen

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Jamie Woon: Sharpness

British singer/songwriter Jamie Woon has made a welcome return with a smooth and sexy new track, “Sharpness.” The song is off Woon’s upcoming album—a follow-up to 2011’s excellent Mirrorwriting—and blends soulful grooves …

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Seinabo Sey: Pretend

Stockholm-based Seinabo Sey made waves last year with her EP For Madeleine and recently released the powerful and soulful “Pretend,” off her upcoming debut album. Straddling the line between traditional soul, pop …

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Tkay Maidza: M.O.B.

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Last year, we fell for the Australian rapper, singer and producer Tkay Maidza—courtesy of her track “U-Huh.” Now the 19-year-old has returned with “M.O.B.” (aka Money Over Bitches) and a sweet animated …

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Angel Haze: Impossible

Following heartbreaking and emotional tracks from her upcoming EP In The Winter Of Wet Years, Angel Haze just released “Impossible.” From self-empowerment to politics, the fiery track features a clattering beat reminiscent …

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Jamie Lidell: Pink Light

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The ever-charming Jamie Lidell has just unveiled “Pink Light“—a soulful and synth-heavy stand-alone track. While Lidell hasn’t announced a follow-up record to his self-titled LP from 2013, we can only hope this …

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Thundercat: Them Changes

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From Thundercat’s mini-album The Beyond / Where the Giants Roam (his first solo album since 2013’s Apocalypse, though he’s kept busy working on Kendrick Lamar’s last release and more) comes “Them Changes“—a …

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Gemma: As Ever

Gemma—aka producer Erik Gundel and vocalist Felicia Douglass (best known as a member of Ava Luna)—has released a track called “As Ever,” from the duo’s upcoming debut LP of the same name. …