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L-R: WALK THE MOON’s Nicholas Petricca x morgxn

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Today, morgxn and Nicholas Petricca frontman of alt-pop band WALK THE MOON’s collaborative journey continues in the form of a gorgeous stripped down rendition of the hit anthem “home,” complete with a 5 piece choir. Filmed and recorded in VEVO’s New York studios, this VEVO session can be seen HERE.

R&B artist, Naji is set to release his debut album, Misfit, under his very own platform Thousand Story— a space, literally and figuratively, where creatives can find camaraderie while building on their passions and career— and in partnership with the music strategy agency, Subtle.

Stream Here: MISFIT STREAM

“An individual undefined”, is what Naji describes to be a misfit and what he fittingly named his debut project that does not necessarily fit into any one category. With sounds that span a plethora of genres, from Alternative R&B to Chill-pop and Hip-hop, Misfit, is the formal introduction to Naji’s artistry that surely allows him to stand out.

Misfit is a collection of introspective, passionate serenades and uptempo pieces filled with a well warranted confidence in delivery, considering Naji’s display of talent after discovering his voice only three years ago. The Erie, PA native takes his listeners on a winding journey with his crisp production of airy sounds and captivating beats that make you want to keep following where the songs will take you.

Focus tracks, “Blow” and “Drive” both deliver introspective-esque lyrical content over banger undertone beats and rhythmic melodies, respectively. The self-motivational song, “Blow”, has Naji confidently speaking his upcoming stardom into existence after a spark of inspiration—a feeling anyone can dance to—while “Drive”, what sounds like a Kendrick Lamar and Beirut mashup, shares a dark side of a creative rut that leads one to his wit’s end, with the only source of solace being a calm drive.

Comprised of Naji’s two previously released EPs, Act I and Act II— both of which explored the elements within him: “Rouge” (femininity) and “Bleu”(masculinity)— Misfit finds its culmination with an additional three new pieces for Act III that allows listeners to have a deeper understanding for Naji and his “misfit” persona.

Steve Benjamins has been writing songs since he was ten years-old and realized he could plug keyboards into computers— but it wasn't until he was 26 that he began releasing music publicly. In the five years since then, his output has been prolific: 4 EPs and 9 singles.

Benjamins had an exciting 2017. His first single of the year, 'Silence' rode a wave of success. After early exposure on Noon Pacific, Silence was featured on Spotify's official Fresh Finds playlist and several official Sony Music playlists. That exposure drew an audience: Silence was listened to over 300,000 times between Spotify, Soundcloud and Facebook.

After a sell out headlining show at London's Omera in September, Marie Dahlstrøm has teamed up with fellow UK future soul creative Secaina on her latest track 'Mood' which continues to showcase her eclectic and organic approach to contemporary RnB.

Stream Here: mood.spotify.stream

One of RnB and soul’s brightest artists Marie Dahlstrøm dropped her latest EP entitled ‘Kanel’ this summer. The EP marks an artist at the top of her game, with Clash Magazine describing the first single from the EP ‘Ask About Me’ as “her finest yet”. Next up was the single ‘Bring Me Back’ which Kaltblut described as “a straight up three and a half minute gem”.

It hurts when you love someone who has feelings for someone else - especially when that other person isn't serious. This is exactly what "Stay With Me", the debut single of the Romanian newcomer Bastien, is about.

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 "I'm here to find a way / Help you open up your eyes / Make you truly understand / He is wearing a disguise / You are wasting all your time / On somebody that will leave", he sings in the first verse, and then demands with urgency: "Stay With Me". "The song is inspired by a personal experience," Bastien reveals. "It's about a complicated love triangle in which no one is happy. It's about making a decision."

FLAVIA ABADIA TEAMS UP WITH KIKI LA ASESINA TO UNVEIL THE REMIX OF TRUMPETS.

After the release of the Spanglish song “Trumpets”, featured on blogs such as York Calling and 24our Music as well as Spotify Playlist “Fresh Finds: Poptronix”, Toronto-based artist Flavia releases new “Trumpets- Remix” music video filmed in Havana, Cuba with Dominican, New York living artist Kiki La Asesina.

With live trumpets, Spanish guitar, Venezuelan percussion, Flavia’s pop voice and Kiki’s flavour make “Trumpets Remix” a fun and easy listen you will want to dance to!