In The Spotlight

Callista Clark – “Funny”

Hailing from Zebulon, Georgia, this country-pop singer and songwriter started singing in church where her grandfather was a pastor. A multi-instrumentalist, she learned to play the ukulele aged 10, the guitar aged 11 and later added the piano. She’s been named Billboard’s “21 Under 21” twice and CMT’s Next Woman Of Country. She also recorded songs with Scotty McCreery and Vince Gill. Inspired by Travis Tritt, Randy Travis and The Judds, she released her debut EP “Real To Me” in 2021.

Telling us the story about an immature partner who isn’t ready for a relationship, nor to grow up, her new single mocks him by highlighting expensive hobbies despite not paying his bills. Her lyrical storytelling is accompanied by a sunlit and lighthearted country-pop melody and sprinkled with a touch of nostalgia. With a bouncy retro rhythm, joyous electric guitars and her bright, rosy vocals forging the vibrant tune, this energetic groove conjures a polished yet playful soundscape.

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Music History

Stevie Wonder – “Higher Ground”

From his album “Innervisions” (1973):

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New Music

Lizzo – “Don’t Make Me Love U”

Giving this emotive power-ballad an 80s-inspired neon sparkle, this is the new single by Lizzo:

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In The Spotlight

Ava Franks – “Good Scar”

Based in New York City, this indie-pop singer and songwriter has always had a love for music. At a young age she started taking piano lessons and performing in school musicals and local talent shows. Apart from music she successfully began competition swimming in high school, which she continued in the varsity swimming team of Yale University where she studied English to hone her songwriting. Inspired by Sarah McLachlan, Lorde and SZA, she debuted with “3 Pines” in 2021.

Telling a relatable tale of feeling bold and brave when entering a new romance despite the risk of heartbreak down the road, her new single is about fearlessly experiencing new love. With a bustling rhythm driving the melody, scintillating synths adding an atmospheric glow and dreamy guitars inserting an intimate touch, all elements fuse effortlessly into a captivating soundscape. And with her expressive vocals, this irresisitible tune encourages us to take a chance on love.

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Music History

Haddaway – “Lover Be Thy Name”

From his album “The Drive” (1995):

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New Music

Rozzi – “All For A Man”

From her upcoming album “Fig Tree”, to be released 8 May 2026:

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