In The Spotlight

Cat Clyde – “Man’s World”

Hailing from rural Ontario, this Canadian singer and songwriter got the musical bug from watching her grandfather playing the fiddle and her uncles playing folk guitar. She started playing guitar herself aged 14 and began busking about town. She’s played festivals like Latitude and the End Of The Road Festival, as well as venues like Paradiso in Amsterdam and The Troubadour in London. Inspired by Etta James, Billie Holiday and Lee Hazlewood, she debuted with “Like A Wave” in 2016.

Capturing the frustration of having to navigate a patriarchal society, her new single expresses the negative effects this can have on women. Taken from her upcoming album “Mud Blood Bone”, expected on March 13th, the song blends roots, blues and soul into one sonic brew. Starting with an acoustic guitar, the chased melody is further driven by swampy blues guitars and a hot beat. And with the fiery passion of her vocals, this raucous groove is high-spirited folky blues done just right.

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Music History

Full Force – “Ain’t My Type Of Hype”

From their album “Smoove” (1989):

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New Music

Tia Wood – “Stimulated”

A soulful, R&B-inspired pop jam, this is the new single by Canadian songbird Tia Wood:

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In The Spotlight

Ray Bull – “All That You Are”

Brooklyn-based, this indie-pop duo was formed in 2019 by Tucker Elkins and Aaron Graham. They met studying visual arts at Cooper Union in New York, but it was after graduation that their musical journey began. They’ve played venues like The Troubadour in Los Angeles and The Atlantis in Washington DC, toured with Stephen Sanchez and played festivals like Osheaga and Shaky Knees. Inspired by Harry Nilsson, The Strokes and Frank Ocean, they released their debut “Mole Life” in 2021.

Narrated by an unreliable, indecisive and hypocritical narrator, their new single explores a conflicted romantic dynamic of wanting to be near without commitment. Taken from their upcoming album “Please Stop Laughing”, expected on May 8th, the song forges a multi-faceted melodic soundscape, ranging from soft synths and rousing drums to indie-pop guitars and sweet violins. And with a slight nonchalance in the stirring vocals, this polished tune captures both desire and duality.

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Music History

Ward Thomas – “Way Back When”

From their album “From Where We Stand” (2014):

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New Music

Michael Marcagi – “I Should Know Better”

From his album “Under The Streetlights” (2026):

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