In The Spotlight

Lucca Mae – “Is It Selfish”

Born in London and raised near Reading, this British singer-songwriter grew up in a music-loving household. Her father taught her to play guitar, but she wasn’t serious about it until she was 17. At 18, she moved to Australia and started busking. There she also fronted an Amy Winehouse tribute band. Since returning to the UK, she’s played venues like The Marquis and opened for Mavis Staples. Inspired by Nina Simone, Sam Cooke and Paolo Nutini, she debuted with “Next To You” in 2022.

Highlighting the mental exhaustion and isolation caused by unspoken truths, her new single explores the heavy toll of keeping secrets from others. Diving into a vintage melody of 60’s and 70’s soul, blues and jazz, this organic song has a haunting retro vibe. With authentic live percussion, swelling brass and swooning guitars forging the smoky, nostalgic atmosphere, it’s the gritty rasp in her melancholic vocals that turns this sweltering tune into an emotive confession about honesty.

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Music History

Shalamar – “I Can Make You Feel Good”

From their album “Friends” (1982):

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New Music

Kita Alexander – “Back To Sydney”

A nostalgia-fueled, acoustic-driven pop-rock tune, this is the new single by Australian songbird Kita Alexander:

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In The Spotlight

Diamond Cafe – “Date Me”

Born as Tristan Thompson and based in Victoria, this Canadian singer-songwriter seemed to take to music from 6 months old. He particularly appeared to have a fascination for rhythms. Fully self-taught, by the age of 12 he took to busking on his local streets. Since then he’s played notable venues such as Radio City Music Hall and the London Palladium, and supported artists like Teddy Swims on tour. Inspired by Dev Hynes, Prince and Michael Jackson, he debuted with his EP “Breathe” in 2017.

Lyrically about bouncing back from heartbreak with a confident swagger, his new single is themed around reclaiming your groove and moving on to try anew. Wrapped in a vivacious fusion of retro R&B and old-school funk, this song is an infectious, high-octane jam. With a propulsive bassline, analog 80s synths and crisp percussion creating a fiery sonic bounce, it’s his velvety, Prince-esque, falsetto vocals that turn this tune into a dancefloor-ready celebration of self-assurance.

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Music History

Carly Simon – “You Belong To Me”

From her album “Boys In The Trees” (1978):

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New Music

Albin Lee Meldau – “Lonely By Another Name”

Combining sprightly Americana with a touch of soul and blues roots, this is the new single by Albin Lee Meldau:

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