In The Spotlight

Jewelia – “Queen Of Make Believe”

Originally from Bucharest, but now based in London, this Romanian singer and songwriter initially studied law in her home town, before ditching it in favour of a musical career. She moved to the UK and got a degree in Creative Music Technology, as well as a Masters in audio engineering. Her song “Aquarium” was featured in the Romanian TV series “13 Shades Of Romanian”. Inspired by Tori Amos, Lana Del Rey and Billie Eilish, she debuted her retro-pop sound on “Dead Leaves” in 2016.

Highlighting the notion that it’s okay to pretend everything is alright as a tool to get to the point where it actually would be true, her new single proves that happiness is a mindset. Taken from her latest album “Little Wins”, the song effortlessly adds a touch of modernity to classic 80s/90s synth-pop. With an energetic bouncy beat, insatiable retro synths and an endless injection of sheer positivity, it’s her resplendent vocals that brings all elements together in a radiant, voracious groove.

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Music History

Holly Johnson – “Love Train”

From his album “Blast” (1989):

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New Music

Debbii Dawson – “Happy World”

Glittering with 70s-laced, ABBA-esque disco-pop sparkles, this is the new single by Debbii Dawson:

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In The Spotlight

Canaan Cox – “Let It Run”

Hailing from North Carolina and born into a musical family, this singer and songwriter grew up listening to his dad blasting Conway Twitty, while his sisters balanced it with pop and R&B. He earned a BFE in musical Theatre at Catawba College in 2012 and worked on cruise ships. In 2016 he moved to Nashville and met radio and TV personality Bobby Bones, who put him on his show. Inspired by Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder and Lynyrd Skynyrd, he released his debut “Lie” in 2017.

Describing an exhilarating infatuation in overdrive, his new single puts the pedal to the metal of love. Taken from his latest EP with the same title, he blends punchy pop, a touch of country and an adrenaline-fueled vibe into a sonic race of romance. With a driving percussion, spirited guitars and bright synths zooming down the highway of passion, it’s the invigorating joy in his vocals that infuse this high-octane love affair with a warm intensity and an infectious ecstasy.

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Music History

Swing Out Sister – “Notgonnachange”

From their album “Get In Touch With Yourself” (1992):

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New Music

Alfie Templeman – “Hello Lonely”

From his upcoming album “Radiosoul”, to be released on 7 June 2024:

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