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From feminist icons to country risers and more, this week’s New Music Friday picks are a power-packed lot crafted to uplift and inspire.

Paris Paloma – “Pre-Raphaelite”

Critically acclaimed British singer and songwriter Paris Paloma shares captivating love letter to the female gaze on “Pre-Raphaelite,” offering a powerful glimpse of her forthcoming second album The Fatal Flaw.

Weaving a mixture of wonder, jealousy and admiration, the track captures admiration for women’s beauty without sexualising them. With accompanying visuals inspired by The Three Muses of Greek mythology, the artsy track taps into Paloma’s signature feminist pop musicality, celebrating and empowering women everywhere with each note.

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KATSEYE – “Animal”

Two-time GRAMMY®-nominated global girl group KATSEYE celebrates embracing our wild side on bold and flirty pop anthem “Animal.” Co-written by Ed Sheeran, the catchy offering traces the tension between the polished version that we present to the world and the raw, uninhibited parts of personality in private.

Led by playful verses, magnetic vocals and lush pop sonics, the alluring track weaves secrecy, attraction and impulse into an empowering message about loving every facet of ourselves. The enticing offering is elevated by hypnotic, cinematic visuals that immerses us in a world of gritty observations and shifting personas.

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CUBE – “EGO DEATH”

Rising Ontario singer-songwriter and producer CUBE shares layered track “EGO DEATH” weaving dense yet distorted synths with soaring vocals lines for a textured listening experience that unveils something fresh at every note.

Moving from tension to release, the self-produced offering evokes a sense of catharsis as he charms us with his lush harmonies and powerful delivery, cementing himself as a force to be reckoned with.

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BRI FLETCHER – “Salt Water”

Fort Worth country singer-songwriter Bri Fletcher unveils R&B-leaning anthem “Salt Water,” a poetic number that imagines the healing properties of salt water as a remedy for heartbreak.

Led by a smooth yet soulful sound rooted in Fletcher’s signature heartfelt storytelling, the emotive and honest track brims with vulnerability and strength in equal parts as it unfurls the idea of allowing yourself to feel everything and learning to be okay with it.

With hopeful lyricism, contemporary R&B soundscape and authentic narratives, Fletcher continues to expand her powerful yet grounding artistry.

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