Author: Tracey Dawkins

Owner of NEW LEASE MUSIC blog, which showcases the latest releases from indie and unsigned artists, and NEW LEASE MUSIC PROMOTIONS, which promotes indie/unsigned artists via blogs/magazines, radio, independent and Spotify playlists

Song of the Day: Blowing Kisses – Lucky Iris

Coming off the back of their BBC1 play on Nels Hylton’s Future Alternative with previous single ‘oh no (i guess i did it again)’, vocalist Maeve Florsheim and instrumentalist Jasper Exley- better known as LUCKY IRIS– shared their latest single, ‘blowing kisses’, which was met with the same level of acclaim…

With a fusion of the soft backdrop and rumbling industrial bass – all soothed over by Maeve’s delicately heartfelt vocals – ‘blowing kisses’ also received support from Nels Hylton on his BBC1’s Future Alternative show – and was on featured on ITV’s reality show, Love Island!

‘blowing kisses’ is the final single from their EP, coming out 11th August…but for now, have a listen to this mesmeric summer bop below…

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UK R&B Songbird Rée Celine Delivers New Summer Love Note, ‘Dopamine’.

Hot on the heels of her hugely successful single ‘Close and Personal’, R&B sensation REÉ CELINE heads right back with new single ‘Dopamine’, a catchy summer anthem all about the exciting start of a new relationship.

Rée goes on a feel-good ride into the heart of fresh love. The track combines her unique mix of R&B tones and vocals, with lyrics that perfectly capture the buzz of new romance.

After the big splash ‘Close and Personal’ made on major Spotify playlists like ‘We Move,’ ‘R&B UK,’ and ‘Just Dropped’, Rée provides a great follow-up with ‘Dopamine’ as this smooth summer number doesn’t disappoint in delivering the same energy and originality that has quickly made Rée a standout in the scene.

Speaking of the new track, Rée says, “This song is all about the thrill of starting something new with someone. It’s that awesome rush of happiness we get when we’re falling in love, hence ‘Dopamine’.”

Released yesterday (2nd August), ‘Dopamine’ is a true testament to her ongoing growth as an artist. Have a listen below…

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Song of the Day: Land of Escape – Moon Sisters

Land of Escape’ is the first single released by Irish-Dutch vocal group, MOON SISTERS. The song is about inter-connection on a deep level; people need people to talk to, to laugh with, to cry with, to miss, to love, to depend on and to support, without bias or judgement.

Moon Sisters express this as ‘a connection of hearts and minds’. The song is also about hope, which thrives on human connection – hope for wishes to come true, and for a dreamy escapeland: a better world! The song is inspired by the mutual bond that the three singers formed in a short time after meeting via the online social singing app ‘Smule’.

Moon Sisters are Julieanne Black Reel from Ireland, Eva Stultjens and Ilona Dekker from the Netherlands. Through song, the girls instantly connected and formed a beautiful bond, much like sisters. The girls were recognised on social media by a festival organiser in Ireland. He flew Ilona and Eva over to perform a full live concert with Julieanne at the Muckno Mania Festival (Castleblayney). This was the first time that the girls met and sang together physically. They received a standing ovation, and the concert was a magical experience for them. This was just the beginning of their musical journey! Have a listen to their stunning debut below…

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Song of the Day: The World All Around Me – Yona Marie

The World All Around Me’ is a highly passionate love song by US soul songstress YONA MARIE that encapsulates the exhilarating experience of discovering true love.

The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a deep and undeniable connection between two souls. The chorus highlights the profound impact of their love, causing the world to fade away while igniting an intense burning desire.

The song expresses gratitude for finding a soulmate, conveying a sense of grace and blessings from God himself. Yona Marie pledges eternal love, vowing to remain by her partner’s side, keeping him happy and easing the stress of life. ‘The World All Around Me’ serves as a heartfelt tribute to the transformative and powerful nature of love’s embrace. Have a listen to the divine single below…

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Watch Statik Selektah’s Video For Track, ‘The New Joe’ Ft. NEMS

STATIK SELEKTAH continues his red-hot momentum with a new visual for ‘The New Joe’ featuring NEMS off of his latest album, Round Trip. Directed by Frankie Fire, the video finds Statik and NEMS posted on the block while the ‘Bing Bong’ rapper affirms his status as the new Joey Crack (Fat Joe) of rap.

With hip hop turning 50 this year, Statik’s tenth studio album proves that the genre is alive and well. Round Trip, released in June via Mass Appeal, is a 20-song collab project with legendary acts, promising prospects, and up-and-coming artists who are pushing the culture forward on their own terms. Upon its release, the album racked up press praise from the likes of XXL, HipHopDX, The FADER, AllHipHop, Okayplayer, BET, and more.

Round Trip is a continuation of the boom-bap production style that made the mixtape maverick-turned-media-personality into a cultural mainstay. It’s the follow up to his collaborative project with Kota the Friend, To See a Sunset (Deluxe), and the relevance of the album is all too clear. When you begin to draw parallels between his popular releases of the early 2000s and the current state of his catalog in today’s market, you’ll see that Statik is very selektive about who he works with – and rightfully so.

Check out the video for ‘The New Joe’ below…

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