Mini Melon Mix Ups: Richard Saunders, Maro x Shai Maestro, SHE, 2ŁØT, Chase Van Dusen, Naesh, Manuel Leandro x Nam San Fong, Silver Otto, Siena Fantini, AMBER

Get ready for a Min Melon Mix Up! We’re serving up the freshest tracks, think irresistible hooks, smooth vibes, and everything in between. Whether you’re hitting the dance floor, deep in your feelings, or just kicking back, this mix has the perfect sound for every mood.


Richard Saunders delivers a slow-burning R&B and soul meditation on healing and forward momentum. Co-written with Yakob, ‘Peace of Mind’ leans into understated production and a relaxed tempo that mirrors its reflective message. Richards’ warm, controlled vocals glide through a stripped-back arrangement, allowing the emotion behind each line to resonate. Framed by gentle pop touches and soulful textures, the song captures the quiet clarity that follows difficult chapters. ‘Peace of Mind’ is subtle, sincere, and quietly uplifting.

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Portuguese sensation MARO lends her transformative warmth to pianist Shai Maestro’s introspective masterpiece ‘Gloria’. A standout from the album Guesthouse, the track is a meditative dialogue rooted in the philosophical depth of the Heart Sutra. MARO’s indie-soul sincerity provides a breathtakingly intimate anchor to Shai’s jazz-inflected harmonies. Her voice doesn’t just feature; it breathes alongside the piano, turning a personal tribute into a universal ritual of vulnerability. It is a stunning convergence of two high-level musical minds, blending lyrical grace with a quiet, expansive power that lingers long after the final note.

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On her acoustic cover of ‘Mother Mary’, SHE strips back the grandeur of Rihanna’s original to reveal its emotional core. Guided by delicate instrumentation and a hushed atmosphere, her soulful voice carries a quiet vulnerability that reframes the song as an intimate confession. Each phrase feels carefully lived-in, allowing the lyrics’ themes of struggle and redemption to resonate more deeply. Known previously for her work with The Erised, SHE channels personal resilience into the performance, turning a familiar track into something tender and reflective. The result is a moving reinterpretation that feels less like a cover and more like a personal testimony.

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The genre-defying collective 2ŁØT return once again, this time with the first single ‘Favorite Star’ from their upcoming album RE/SOLVE. In contrast to pevious work, it’s a haunting, intimate and notably cinematic exploration of identity and the long shadow of our former selves. Rudy Love Jr.’s contemplative vocals float atop atmospheric textures, capturing the tension of personal evolution. Following high-profile collaborations with Steve Aoki and Jon Batiste, this track proves 2ŁØT is just as powerful in quiet reflection as they are on a festival stage. It’s a sophisticated, soul-baring start to their next hero’s journey.

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Leaning into sincerity and emotional resolve, Chase Van Dusen delivers a sweeping pop-rock ballad ‘I Will’. The Ottawa/Gatineau singer-songwriter builds the track around warm acoustic textures and a gradually expanding arrangement, creating an epic yet intimate atmosphere. His vocals carry a romantic conviction, giving the lyrics a sense of devotion that feels both personal and universal. Known for blending acoustic, rock, and adult contemporary influences, Chase’s songwriting shines through with clarity and purpose. As the third single from his forthcoming album Lost and Found, ‘I Will’ stands as a heartfelt promise wrapped in polished, anthemic pop-rock.

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Expertly blending the glitz of the 70s with the polished punch of modern pop, returning artist Naesh returns with nostalgic number ‘Disco Party’. It’s a high-octane anthem designed to dissolve stress and ignite dance floors. The track thrives on a propulsive bassline and shimmering synth stabs, creating a nu-disco landscape that feels both vintage and fresh. With its infectious, chantable chorus and flirtatious energy, the song captures the electric thrill of a night out. It’s more than just a club banger; it’s a feel-good escape that proves the groove is truly timeless.

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‘Complemento Circunstancial’ captures the fragile moment when two emotional worlds meet but never quite align. Manuel Leandro’s reflective songwriting finds a subtle counterpoint in Nam San Fong’s production, where shimmering guitars and airy textures frame a devastating idea. Sometimes we are only a passing detail in someone else’s story. The track moves comfortably between indie pop and Latin alt-pop, balancing intimacy with understated polish. Rather than dramatizing heartbreak, it lingers in the uneasy acceptance that follows. The result is a emotionally precise single that feels both personal and universal, confirming Manuel’s strength as a storyteller and Nam’s instinct for atmosphere.

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Silver Otto’s debut is a vibrant antidote to indecision. Channelling a Janet Jackson meets MGMT aesthetic, ‘I Really Need to Know’ is a shimmering pop banger that turns existential yearning into a dopamine-fueled dance party. Produced by HOLYCHILD’s Louie Diller, the track pairs 80s-esque drum machines with sugar-sweet synth lines, creating a sonic landscape that feels both nostalgic and refreshingly modern. Silver Otto captures the frantic search for answers in a world of endless options. It’s a brilliant, luminescent track that proves even if we don’t have the answers, we can still find euphoria in the search.

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Anchored by warm electric piano and delicate acoustic-pop textures, ‘a little less evil’ finds Siena Fantini exploring the quiet heartbreak of a relationship that isn’t broken, but isn’t right either. The track slowly builds tension as Siena wrestles with the guilt of wanting to leave without a clear reason. Her voice carries a fragile honesty, turning small lyrical moments into emotional revelations. Production from Sean Hurley keeps the arrangement intimate yet dynamic, while subtle instrumentation heightens the song’s restless mood. By the final swell, Siena Fantini transforms uncertainty into catharsis, delivering a poignant reflection on trusting your instincts when love no longer feels like home.

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Storyteller AMBER’s debut single ‘St Tropez’, which eschews modern trends for timelessness. The London-based artist uses the iconic coastal destination not as a symbol of excess, but as a cinematic metaphor for emotional escape. Built around a sun-drenched guitar melody, the track captures the delicate tension between fantasy and reality. AMBER’s evocative lyrics explore the yearning before a romance begins, blending the warmth of a Bali summer with a sophisticated, nostalgic production. Operating under her own label, SEAS Records, AMBER arrives with a fully realised vision.

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