In The Spotlight

Bear Garden – “Heartaches”

Born in Gällivare as Martin Wirén, this Swedish singer, songwriter and composer was introduced to his signature instrument the saxophone at a young age. He later moved to Stockholm to attend The Royal College Of Music. His eclectic sound, mixing hiphop, pop and jazz using drums, sax and choir, has been noticed worldwide. He’s performed at the London Jazz Festival and the Umeå Jazzfestival. Drawing inspiration from Motown to Bob Dylan, he released his debut “Helium” in 2019.

Produced while he was hospitalized for a heart issue, his new single served as a tool to feel human amidst the loneliness and the beeping of the monitors. Slightly moody and slow-burning, this multi-layered song blends genres by giving indie-pop a jazzy edge. The sonic atmosphere is forged by driving drums with an electronic intensity. And keeping the mellifluous vocals understated to let the expressive saxophone take centre stage, this luscious, euphonic tune is a harmonic treasure.

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Music History

Patty Smyth – “Never Enough”

From her album “Never Enough” (1987):

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New Music

Brother Wallace – “Gone With The Wind”

From his upcoming album “Electric Love”, to be released on 8 May 2026:

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In The Spotlight

Aimée Fatale – “The Way It Goes”

Hailing from Hull, this British singer and songwriter grew up listening to 50s music, Bob Dylan and Simon & Garfunkel. However it was in high school that she first got interested in pursuing music as a career. She’s been writing songs for over a decade and has been performing gigs all over the country. She’s also played various festivals like Favourite Days and Live At Leeds. Inspired by Leonard Cohen, The Velvet Underground and Lana Del Rey, she debuted with “Let’s Just Get Married” in 2025.

Capturing the initial crushing disappointment in a lover, the inability to forget that person and the subsequent acceptance of the new reality, her new single is a nostalgic breakup song. Taken from her recently released EP “A Modern Girl”, this song is a 60s-inspired, emotion-filled ballad. The delightful vintage sound of the rhythmic drums, mellotron and classic Casio keyboards create a dreamy, film-noir soundscape. And with a sultry melancholy in her vocals, this heavenly tune is magic.

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Music History

Chromeo – “Bonafied Lovin'”

From their album “Fancy Footwork” (2007):

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New Music

Ava Max – “KiLL iT QUEEN”

Her first release since becoming an independent artist, this is the new single by Ava Max:

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