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Sincerely A Loving Human Being - Jesse

Los Angeles’ Lincoln Jesser has been taking us to sonic heaven for quite some time now, having graced IHM’s pages with many fabulous synthpop jams over the past two years. But Lincoln ventures far into dance territory on his new production work. He follows up on his remix of K.Flay’s FML with a deep house original named Time Will Tell that features Samuel Jacob on slick vocals. It’s a collaboration that fills me with euphoria, having been a huge supporter of Samuel Jacob too in some of his other projects. Time Will Tell is a high energy summer banger, one whose infectious groove sinks in, takes hold, and never let’s go. Time Will Tell us out now on Spinnin’ Record,s and you can grab it from various outlets, here.

SZA’s twoAM is a gorgeous reworking of Drake and Party’s Come And See Me. Add this to you late night vibe playlists.

Nothing makes me happier than wonderful electropop. Major props to Terror Jr for the beautiful piece of work that is Trippin.

Coast Modern have proven over the course of the past seven months that they’re indeed quirky alt pop gurus, so it’s rather fitting that their new tune is in fact, named Guru. The slice of summery pop twirls whimsically, a glimmering sea of reggae, ska, and psychedelic pop. There’s plenty of BØRNS candied playfulness on Guru swimming in that kaleidoscopic ocean. The Los Angeles duo were a treat to catch at SXSW, and I can’t wait to see them again when they stop by Popscene in San Francisco on June 10th alongside Atlas Bound and LISS. It’s going to be a splendid night indeed. 

Back to Sweden we go as WDL melts our hearts with saccharine, heart rending electronic song Cashmere, which features gorgeously soulful vocals by Roads. Cashmere is soft and fleecy yet thrilling and electrifying. Its bittersweet Mikky Ekko like tenderness is deeply seated in much opulent and atmospheric production. Cashmere is out now on all digital retailers, and it’s also available to stream on Spotify.

Nashville has always been a hot bed of musical genius, but I feel as if there’s been a recent surge in talent this past year, considering the number of must listen bands and artists I’ve been featuring lately here on IHM. Lauren Strahm continues to whisk us away with her beautiful alt pop as Fleurie with new reveal Breathe, a crystalline gem with heart stopping vocals that dart sharply through a breathtaking atmosphere which slowly builds into jaw dropping regal magnificence. Breathe is as glorious riveting as they come. No wonder the cinematic titan has been featured in the season three finale of CW’s The Originals. Breathe is available now on iTunes.

Dutch producer GANZ dropped a stellar EP this month entitled GAO, and off the six track spectacular comes gut wrenching, powerful ballad Light Years, featuring smoky emotive vocals by rising Melbourne singer songwriter Maribelle. Light Years is an intensive experience, its serrated blend of future bass, hip hop, and soulful R&B smoldering hot and bursting at the seams with fiery passion. You can stream GANZ’ Gao EP, which features collaborations with What So Not, MUKI, and other artists, in full on Soundcloud. GAO is available for purchase from iTunes.

Newcomers L.A WOMEN make a heart wooing debut on alt pop debut Hurricane Love, its lavish electronic soundscape and soulful cooing forming a barbed arrow aimed straight for the heart. Despite their name, these intriguing new trio hail from New Zealand, and they reel me in easily with their heartfelt beauty, a LANY meets LISS satin romancer. It’s true, just as stated in its heartsick lyrics, I just can’t get enough of this Hurricane Love. The single is available now from iTunes.

https://soundcloud.com/moruf/golden-lakes

Emerging Toronto artist Sylo Nozra first appeared on my radar with his amazing cover of Drake hit Hotline Bling, but he now melts my heart with a velveteen clarion voice on new song Two of Us. The slow burning alt R&B ballad simmers in a minimalist electronic soundscape, giving his voice bounteous space to swoon handsomely. Two of Us is available for purchase from Bandcamp. I don’t know what’s in Toronto’s water, but as I’ve mentioned before, there always seems to be a steady stream of incredible R&B and soul talent from that city. 

We haven’t heard from captivating songstress Jojee in half a year, but I’m excited to say that she’s back with a new collaboration with fellow New Yorker, Mickey Valen. The skilled producer lays down haunting hip hop beats and rippling fastidious production on Low Key, a bed of luxuriance on which Jojee’s sweet maple smoked voice darts and glides ever beautifully. Though Low Key smolders and seethes at a slithering pace, there’s nothing low key about this quivering future R&B song. Low Key is a free download, here.