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New post-Voice music released over the past two weeks includes a deluxe version of the latest Meg & Dia album and EPs from Tyke James and Jake Barker.

Here’s a look at those releases. The links take you to the songs on Apple Music. Or you can check out the Spotify snippets below.

Meg & Dia — the latter being Dia Frampton from Season 1 — has released a deluxe version of their “HappySad,” their 2019 album. The deluxe album includes stripped down versions of three of the original 10 songs, plus a new song calls “Yours.” Writes Dia: “I hope someday I’ll sing this song at my wedding.” The sisters, reunited as musicians after eight years apart, are wrapping up a solo tour this month. Dia’s vocals are also featured on “Butterflies,” a song released last week by DJ/producer William Black and Fairlane.

Tyke James of Season 15 released a three-song EP called “Light + Sun” on Friday and two of the tracks — “Abilene” and “Oh” — are singer-songwriter gems. They come on the heels of three singles and a three-song EP (“Alaska”) that Tyke released in 2019. Oh, and he’s still active with his pre-Voice band The Moss, releasing a single called “Dog Valley” late last month. He’s also heading out on tour in March.

Jake Barker from Season 6 and a producer who uses the stage name Riot released a four-track EP called “Hopeless” on Valentine’s Day. You’ll find it under R!OT on streaming sites. It marks Jake’s first major release since 2016 and is one of two collaborations he and Riot plan to release in 2020. The title track features a vocal assist from Paula DeAnda, who also appeared on Season 6.