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New Track: Stories – Dear Pressure

Made on separate computers and in separate dorm rooms over the course of a year, Matt Kahane and Quin Kiu – aka DEAR PRESSURE–  have completed a piece on the other side of finishing college.

That piece comes in the shape of ‘Stories’ which boasts melodically sweet overtones, accompanied by a soulful (Tom Misch style) b-line. The three-minute smoothie represents the next big chapter in the Toronto duo’s life as they leave college life behind, wondering what’s in store for the future.

Why not check out ‘Stories’ below…and if you like what you hear, be sure to look out for this pair as they plan to release their debut EP next year. The project will follow the same theme as the current offering…only a little darker and more cynical…

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EP Review: EP1 – Yore

The elegant flair of the piano keys, later joined woeful yet heavenly contribution from the violin, introduce YORE‘s debut five-track offering, entitled ‘EP1.’

The LA’s singer/songwriter’s soulfully yearning vocals delicately pierce through the atmospheric soundscapes which runs throughout the project; a perfectly balanced combination that instantly draws you in a state of euphoria.

Co-produced with Grammy-nominated producer and songwriter Robin Hannibal (Kendrick Lamar, Dvsn, Little Dragon) ‘EP1’ firmly puts YORE in the spotlight as one of the most intriguing and exciting artist to break out this year. Check it out below:

Must Listens: Knew Better, Angel Eyes

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New Track: You’re All I Need – Rai

R&B singer/songwriter RAI gets ready for the release of his forthcoming EP by slipping the first traditional R&B track from the project, ‘You’re All I Need’, released on Thanksgiving Day.

The latest effort follows his critically acclaimed album ‘Love’s On The Way’, released earlier this year. Featuring a smooth mix of contemporary and traditional R&B, the 12-track album was a hit, particularly in the UK, stealing the number one hotspot on the UK Soul Chart and peaking at number two on the Mi-Soul Connoisseurs Top 20 Chart.

Have a listen to ‘You’re All I Need’ below…and if you like what you hear, be sure to look out for his upcoming EP, set for release early next year. The project will feature more of that old-school soul with a rare groove kick…enjoy!

 

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Song of the Day: Don’t Look Back – PREP (ft. Shownu & So!YoON!)

Four-piece London act PREP have teamed up with Shownu (lead singer of superstar K-Pop band Monsta X) and So!YoON (of Korean indie band Se So Neon) for this smooth R&B/Soul effort, ‘Don’t Look Back’. The single is the first release of PREP‘s latest EP entitled ‘Line by Line’.

This will set your week right. Check it out below:

 

 

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Song of the Day: Outside The Cave – Otish Mensah

Continuing the streaming hazy productions, NEW LEASE MUSIC regular OTIS MENSAH released track ‘Outside The Cave’, which also boasts a mellow sound of old-school soul.

Although the Sheffield alt-emcee expresses his feelings of entrapment, he holds on to the hope of a brighter future.

‘Outside the Cave’ sets the tone of his latest EP ‘Colours of it all’ out now  – his first release as Poet Laureate

Check out the video below:

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