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Kiwi Songstress LOVETA Releases Heartfelt New Rock-Ballad ‘Take It Slow’

New Zealand-based singer and songwriter LOVETA has released her first single of 2023, the heartfelt rock-ballad ‘Take It Slow’. The track, which features a vintage-rock edge, is an unapologetic love song that showcases LOVETA’s signature blend of old-school soul and contemporary flavor.

Following the chart-topping success of her debut EP ‘More Than Fun’ (2022), which included singles ‘All We Got’, ‘Nostalgia’, ‘Drive’, and ‘More Than Fun’, LOVETA has been gaining ample local and international press and radio support. Her tracks have even been placed in the NZ Official Top 40 Charts.

‘Take It Slow’ is a powerful follow-up to her debut EP and is poised to become another fan favorite. The song captures the essence of falling in love and the intense desire to take things slow to ensure a lasting connection.

LOVETA’s latest single is a testament to her unique sound and creative talent, which blends the best of the past and the present. Her soulful vocals, thoughtful lyrics, and distinct sound make her a rising star in the New Zealand music scene.

With ‘Take It Slow’, LOVETA has once again delivered a timeless track that will resonate with fans around the world. The single is now available on all major streaming platforms, and fans can expect more exciting releases from LOVETA in the coming months.

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Bhy2r unites martinique and jamaica in “Want to Be Loved”

Bhy2r’s new release, “Want to Be Loved,” crosses over between Caribbean rhythm and an R&B feeling. From the very first seconds, the track welcomes listeners into a space where melody, emotion, and culture converge. “Want to Be Loved” weaves together thick musical threads from Martinique and Jamaica.

The result is a sound that glides easily across geographic lines but still keeps an intimate, private feel. Bhy2r’s warm vocal tone anchors the tune, approaching each line with sincerity and quiet passion that makes longing and connection feel completely relatable.

One of the most captivating elements of the song is the undeniable signature sound of Dean Fraser’s legendary saxophone. His delivery introduces a soulful elegance that opens the track up, threading itself through the arrangement like its own voice. “Want to Be Loved” showcases Bhy2r’s talent for weaving disparate cultures, sounds, and emotions into a beautifully cohesive whole. That brief, pleading melody bears an elegance that hints at deeper meaning between the notes, it suggests a broader journey to come.

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The Scouseness unveil hidden depths in “Giz A Spliff”

The Scouseness swagger’s new single, “Giz A Spliff,” begins as a carefree rock ‘n’ roll indulgence before slowly slogging underfoot and showing something far darker bubbling just beneath. What begins as a cheeky, high-energy anthem evolves into a layered meditation on love, sobriety, and the medicine of music itself.

As “Giz A Spliff” develops, it moves beyond rebellion and embraces revelation. The Scouseness wield rock’s familiar firepower not merely for noise, but as a vehicle for truth. That tension between defiance and fragility that gives the track its resonance long after the final note has faded.

“Giz A Spliff” is a reward for those who can look beyond the smoke and mirrors. It’s a song that lives by misdirection, hiding tenderness beneath swagger and reflection behind riffs. In so doing, The Scouseness deliver a single that sounds both defiant and very human, evidence that the loudest songs sometimes contain the most exposed truths.

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