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

New Track: Shelter – Joy Oladokun

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Described as raw, honest and heartwarming, LA-based singer/songwriter JOY OLADOKUN has revealed a brand new single, Shelter, the first release from her forthcoming debut album, Carry.

Combining roots rock, folk with a splash of ambient pop, the four-minute effort sees the present-day Tracy Chapman delivers, in a soulfully-raw style, the meaning of giving and receiving love without reservation.

Writing and playing the guitar from the age of 10, Joy has always used music as a way to make sense of the struggles and celebrate the triumph of life. Last year, she released her self-produced debut EP titled Cathedrals.

To put her next project into motion, Joy started a Kickstarter campaign and received $30,000.  The project comes in the form of  the debut album Carry, which is set for release on April 29th…but for now, get a sneak peek of the album and to listen to Shelter.

 

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Song of the Day: Dwaine Hayden – Stitches (Cover)

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DWAINE HAYDEN gives a silky smooth R&B treatment to Shawn Mendes hit Stitches.

Coming from a large musical family, Dwaine has adopted powerhouse vocals that’s reminiscent of the 80s with a rich soulful tone that draws you into the modern-day.

At a young age he perform at the Earls Court Stadium, supporting Jay-Z and Beyoncé as part of a collective of upcoming artists. The newcomer also performed in an intimate setting for Prince Charles, Jay-Z, Rev Run, Russell Simmons and Trevor Nelson.

He went on to become lead vocalist for The Trinity Band, reaching the semi –finals on Must be the Music (sky1) and winning live and unsigned 2011 after the group split up. More recently, Dwaine appeared on The Voice UK 2016 with Paloma Faith  as his mentor.

Judging from his authentic vocals, coupled with his charismatic style and larger-than-life personality, the sky is beyond the limit for this guy…why don’t you check out his mind-blowing performance.

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New Track: Cali Dreaming – J.Kas (ft. Ruell)

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Continuing the chilled-out vibe, Sheffield’s upcoming emcee J.KAS drops a spanking new track, Cali Dreaming.

This time he teams up a fellow-Sheffield newcomer Ruell, to deliver a real slick of timeless hip-hop and R&B – a great way to start the week.

If you’re REALLY feeling Cali Dreaming, well it’s worth investing your time in listening to his latest EP, #HomeTown, available now on iTunes.

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New Track: N.O.N.T.K – Shan

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After appearing on NEW LEASE MUSIC with single, For You Now ten days ago,  alternative rock singer/songwriter SHAN unveiled his brand new single, N.O.N.T.K (No One Needs To Know). The latest offering is the second release from his EP, Signals, out on 15th April.

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