In The Spotlight

Ariana Fig – “I Hope You Love Me”

Raised in Hamilton, ON, this Canadian singer and songwriter started classical violin lessons at the age of three, which later would lead to her playing in the Hamilton Philharmonic Youth Orchestra for four years. She studied Popular Music and English Lit at the Don Wright Faculty of Music. Since she’s played festivals like Sound Of Music and NXNE and opened for Young Friend and Bealby Point. Inspired by Stevie Nicks, Billy Joel and Alanis Morissette, she debuted with “I’ll Call You Later” in 2020.

Trying to capture the fear of opening yourself up to another person, her new single deals with a deep emotional vulnerability and difficulty communicating in a relationship. Taken from her upcoming album “So Long, Sinnerstate!”, expected on August 14th, the song has a distinct 90s female songwriters flavour. With warm acoustic guitar plucking, driving folk rhythm and soft strings forging a colorful melody, it’s her intimate, conversational vocals that make this tune sound delectable.

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Music History

Culture Club – “Cold Shoulder”

From their album “Don’t Mind If I Do” (1999):

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New Music

Nicole Atkins – “Singing In The Mirror”

From her upcoming album “Drama”, to be released on 18 September 2026:

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In The Spotlight

Viktor Király – “Sorry Not Sorry”

Born in New York and based in Budapest, this Hungarian-American singer and songwriter grew up in a musical family. His dad was a professional drummer and his mother a background singer. He formed the band Twinz with his brother in 2006, won the show Megasztár 2 years later and was a contestant on The Voice US in 2015. He played renowned festivals like EFOTT and Sziget. Inspired by Donny Hathaway, Marvin Gaye and Michael Jackson, he debuted with “Forgószél” in 2009.

Narrating the difficulties with balancing the demands of a life in the public eye and a romantic relationship in his personal life, his new single is an apologetic, heartfelt love letter to his partner. Taken from his recently released album “My Name Is Viktor”, this song is not just about the price of fame, but also a shift back to his soulful origins. Dipped in a retro smoothness, it’s the laidback rhythm, mellow horns and his vocal warmth that make this tune sound authentically velvety.

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Music History

Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam – “Just Git It Together”

From their album “Straight To The Sky” (1989):

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New Music

Sam Smith – “Oh Mother”

Featuring The TwoCity Chorus and from his upcoming album “Hazel Eyes”, to be released on 21 August 2026:

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