Aussie singer taps a new influence (late 90’s/early 2000’s R&B & dance music) for latest single “Sensibility”. The stop-start melodies of “Sensibilities” do sound as if they could be at home on a 702 or J-Lo record and the modern interpretation of the late 90’s-esque trope of the sputtering counter-melody is really quite ace too. Elizabeth Rose’s new self-titled EP is out Jan. 17.
Elizabeth Rose
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Rating 8.6
The easy textures and silky melodic quality of “Never Can Decide” is the latest from Brownswood Recordings’ duo Anushka. As catchy as it is subtle (producer Max Wheeler’s instrumental is particularly brilliant; with it’s understated but well-constructed to singer Victoria Port’s breezy alto rhythm structures) “Never Can Decide” is Anushka’s most accessible track to date (and maybe their best).
Anushka 
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Rating: 8.3
The minimal modern pop of “Cut Your Teeth” is introduction to UK singer Kyla La Grange’s latest stylistic metamorphosis. Galvanized by a sleek Four Tet-esque instrumental, Kyla’s new sound succeeds on its still strong melodic rudder and La Grange’s star quality vocal. Look for a new LP from Kyla La Grange later this year on Sony Music.
Kyla La Grange (Soundcloud)
Rating: 8.3
Joel Little, the NZ producer behind Lorde and BROODS, helms a new track from his latest collaborator; Kiwi newcomer Indira Force a/k/a Indi. “Stay” is an immaculately-produced piece of R&B-leaning modern pop.
Jupiter Project 
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Rating 8.2
Yes, indeed, Black Dave. The New York rapper abides well by a gritty guitar-driven instrumental w/ a set of no cliche dope as f bars. Dave’s Black Bart project is out now. (2DBZ)
Black Dave 
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Rating 8.2
Phil Beaudreau, the L.A.-based smooth tenor behind such fave tracks from last year including “This Is Why” and “Take It High” and an alum of our SX showcase this past March , announces anticipated debut LP Ether. Featuring those same tracks as well as a set of new unreleased material incl. the excellent ’70’s R&B meets Nigel Godrich of “Won’t Get Away”, Ether also showcases Eminem/Jay Z collaborator Dawaun Parker’s steady wide-palette but hook-focused production. Get introduced to Ether with a stream in full below.
Phil Beaudreau 
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Rating 8.7
