Listen To Rubber’s Brand New Single, ‘Fries & Wings’

Philly-based duo RUBBER‘s single, ‘Fries & Wings’, takes elements of 90s-2000s R&B and repackages them with a more modern approach. It employs a simple catchy chord progression played on a rich and warm electric piano, complemented by a soothing vocal performance, all glued together by an energetic drum machine pattern and a fat bass line- a signature Rubber flare.

The group is a writing-producing duo made up of singer-lyricist, Andrew Loper, and producer/multi-instrumentalist, John Della Franco formed during their time studying at Temple University in 2018. They started out writing music for fun, but after performing for the first time together in a campus coffee shop, they were signed to the Temple University Record Label and released their first single to critical acclaim sending them up and down the East Coast. The duo shines the brightest in a live setting where their combination of bass-driven grooves and vocal acrobatics has grabbed and held the attention of audiences across the country.

Check out the video for ‘Fires & Wings’ below…

Miko Reed Announces Upcoming Single, ‘Back To That Day.’

After putting her sassy bluesy soul spin on Frank Schubert’s classic, ‘Ave Maria’ and Sade’s 80’s hit, ‘Smooth Operator,’ soul/funk songstress MIKO REED is happy to announce her upcoming single, ‘Back To That Day’ coming out this summer.

If you’re a massive fan soulful live instrumentation (think Anita Baker), then you’re in very cool company, as ‘Back To That Day’ boasts splashes of soul, jazz and funk, all brought together by Reed’s big vocals.

Miko has performed in many groups ranging from R&B, funk, gospel, blues, Latin jazz to Reggae. She was a backing singer to Grammy and Dove Award winning recording artist Rebecca St. James, Keith & Kristyn Getty and Brenton Brown.

Indeed, Miko loves staying busy with her music career. Just most recently, she had a live TV appearance at a local station KUSI Good Morning San Diego, where she performed with her cover band, Miko & the Magik Soul.

https://www.kusi.com/miko-the-magik-soul-perform-live-on-the-kusi-patio/

‘Back To That Day’ is slated for release in early June…but for now, enjoy Miko Reed’s earlier releases on Spotify. Also connect with Miko Reed via Instagram.

Kinzoogianna Shares Stunning New Single, ‘Cinnamon Bun’

Multi-talented producer, record label owner, songwriter, pianist and singer KINZOOGIANNA unveils her toe-tingling new single, ‘Cinnamon Bun’, released via Brotherly Music/Kudos Records.

Described as a ‘London Sunday out walking, and bumping into The Isley Brothers’, the piano-led single invites you to lose yourself into a soft and tranquil fusion of Nu-Jazz and neo-soul, all washed over by Kinzoogianna’s delicately soulful vocals.

Kinzoogianna – whose real name is Anna Stubbs – is part of ground breaking Nu Jazz /Broken Beat band Brotherly, alongside Rob Mullarkey. Championed by the likes of Gilles Peterson, Benji B, Moses Boyd, Jacob Collier , and Jordan Rakei, the duo were nominated for BBC Radio 1 Worldwide best session of the year after recording for Gilles at Maida Vale Studios.

Out last Friday (4th February), ‘Cinnamon Bun’ is the first single from Kinzoogianna’s forthcoming debut album, ‘Gold For The Hungry Souls’, slated for release on 4th August. Have a listen to this beauty below…

Song of the Day: Dreamin’ – Kelly Besd (ft. Jackie Art, K-Riz)

As we look ahead to 2022 and the tumultuous journey the world is embarking on for the nth time in history, it’s words of encouragement from activists, free thinkers, and musicians like Canadian singer/songwriter KELLY BESD and her single ‘Dreamin’,’ that remind us to keep pushing forward.

Taken from her debut album, Back To Me, released in November, ‘Dreamin” is a poignant and hard-hitting track shining the spotlight on racial injustice and discrimination. Harnessing the use of slow drums and her signature R&B vocal structures, Besd creates a warm, open, and ethereal listening experience for audiences while highlighting the need for change. On the track, Besd teamed up with artists Jackie Art and K-Riz to offer their reflections and words of hope throughout the song.

‘Dreamin” is available across various digital music platforms. Before you head off, check out the video for the soothing single below…

New Lease Music’s Top Ten Songs of 2021

NEW LEASE MUSIC presents the Top Ten Songs of 2021, completing the top ten list series for now.

Here you’ll find a real eclectic mix of genres – so whatever you’re into, I’m very confident you’ll find it here!

Wishing you guys a great weekend and I hope you enjoy the list.

10. RETAIL THERAPY – TILLY VALENTINE

9. SAY MY NAME – THEO TAMS

8. SILVER LINING – THE MYSTERY PLAN (FT. BIG SUPREME)

7. HINT OF PINK – REALMA

6. 2840 – STRUGGLE


5. LOVE & FREQUENCIES – BOY NASH

4. CELINÉ AND THE BLUE – CRAVE LOVE

3. BABY ONE MORE TIME – GENA PERALA

2. I NEED YOU – CAITLIN MIN FA

1. KISSES – CHLOE CATTELL