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As AWA was selected for the MTV Push, voting has started. Go to @MTVUK on Instagram and like the AWA post to support.

http://www.mtv.co.uk/mtv-push-uk-ire-2021/news/meet-our-mtv-push-uk-ire-2021-shortlist

Today AWA returns with new single ‘Feelings (Feat. JB Scofield)’. The single marks Awa’s first solo material since the cry.baby EP, released in June. The track is produced by JIM OUMA.

”It’s a sexy tune, it makes me happy and I’m more confident than ever. I love how vibes unite and create something even bigger and better! A big shout out to JB Scofield for jumping on this tune, it wouldn’t be the same without him.” – Awa

The brilliant Duvchi is back with the new single ‘Impatient’!

Along with the new song, Duvchi also announces his second album ‘This Kind of Ocean‘ coming out on December 11th!

As a part of Spotify’s Studio It’s Hits program, Miriam Bryant just released her new single DITT FEL featuring Jireel.

Studio It’s Hits is an extension of Sweden’s most popular playlist, It’s Hits Sweden. The program invites some of the region’s top artists and songwriters to showcase their talent and creativity—whether by recording a cover, remaking one of their own songs, or releasing something totally new.

Listen to the track here.

Congratulations Miriam Bryant who today received this year’s Ulla Billquist scholarship! The award is handed out in commemoration of Ulla Billquist’s legacy and to support Swedish artists.

”När hon sjunger så lyssnar man. Det finns en styrka, en tydlighet, som ibland nästan övergår i vrede för att strax förvandlas till något skört och sårbart. Det ärliga och personliga anslaget bidrar till det starka uttrycket och gör att vi som publik upplever något bortom det traditionella och vardagliga. I olika sammanhang har hon visat ett stort socialt engagemang och tydligt tagit avstånd från missförhållanden vilket stärker bilden av en unik person som skapat sig en plats i den svenska musikhistorien. Detta och mycket mer gör Miriam Bryant till en självklar mottagare av 2020-års Ulla Billquist-stipendium.”

Read more here.

‘Altitude’ – Duvchi’s first solo release in a while is a beautiful, melancholy infused pop song about homesickness and loneliness. A single that embodies the sensitive, undeniably affecting and catchy sound that has become Duvchi’s trademark.
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With his debut album ‘With The World’ (2015), critically acclaimed producer, songwriter and artist, Duvchi, got nominated for 3 Swedish Grammy Awards (‘Best Pop’, ‘Producer of the Year’ and ‘Composer of the Year’) and a P3 Gold award for ‘Best Pop’.
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Listen to ‘Altitude’ here!
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Artwork by Simon Stalenhag

AWA, Molly Hammar and Julie Bergan teams up on the new single ‘Get To Know Me First’. The collaboration champions sisterhood and encourages ladies across the globe to embrace themselves and empower each other by having one another’s back.

“Get To Know Me First” makes me happy! It makes me feel sexy, free and powerful, especially since I’re releasing the song with my female friends. And yes, I must point out that we are women because we are always compared to each other in our industry. I am a big proponent of self-love which is the most important love of them all. I hope we can inspire others to love all parts of themselves and not let themselves be diminished by other people.” – AWA

‘Kan vi säga som det är’, the documentary about Miriam Bryant is now available on DPlay.

You can watch it here.

Today marks the release of AWA’s debut EP ‘cry.baby.

The EP follows the success of her last single ‘Too Late For That’ ft. BJ The Chicago Kid. The single had incredible success at radio with a ‘Record of the Week’ spot on 1Xtra with Yasmin Evans & a ‘Track of the Week’ spot with Rickie, Melvin & Charlie on Radio 1. Alongside this it was playlisted by 1Xtra, Kiss FM and Kiss Fresh as well as Radio 1 & Capital Xtra support.

The EP includes two brand new tracks as well as previous singles ‘Like I Do’ which was premiered by FADER and gained playlist support from 1XTRA & Kiss Fresh as well as ‘Best New Pop’ on Radio 1. It also includes her Columbia Records debut ‘F**kin’ Love Songs’ which was premiered  by Julie Adengua on BEATS 1, with the accompanying video premiered on COMPLEX; as well as ‘Comfortable’ which has been tipped by Nylon and Spindle, as well as receiving love from Radio 1, 1Xtra and BEATS 1 and Kiss Fresh.

Preaching the importance of self-love AWA addresses various types of relationships but most importantly the one we have with ourselves. Influences from 90’s R&B run through the EP &  listen out for the sample of Mase’s  classic ‘What You Want.’

“I like to look at “cry.baby” as a body of work that goes through the motions and perspective of different relationships. The casual ones, the complicated, the beautiful and the most important, the one with yourself. It’s all a journey and as long as you grow a little from your experiences, you good boo.” -AWA