In The Spotlight

Azure Ryder – “North Star”

Hailing from Sydney, this Australian-Lebanese singer and songwriter started her musical endeavors in a church choir at the age of 5. She grew up with a wide variety of music playing, from Dusty Springfield to Elvis. She chose to travel and studied briefly at Berklee College of Music. She’s played various festivals like The Great Escape and Latitude and opened for Ziggy Alberts and Teddy Swims. Inspired by artists like Stevie Nicks and The Velvet Underground, she debuted with “Dizzy” in 2020.

Singing about finding your way back to yourself when difficult times make you feel lost in life, her new single is an homage to safety, whether that is a person, a place or a feeling. Dipped in a dynamic, retro-touched pop-rock shroud, this song evolves from soft guitar strums to a grand soundscape. Initially slightly ethereal, it’s the added resonant rhythm, vintage guitars and her authentic vocals ranging from vulnerable to powerhouse, that make this tune a textured gem.

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Music History

Kayak – “Starlight Dancer”

From their album “Starlight Dancer” (1977):

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New Music

Bellah Mae – “Salt And Sugar”

From her upcoming EP “Keep It Peachy”, to be released on 29 May 2026:

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In The Spotlight

GoldFord – “Only You Do”

Based in Los Angeles, Jeffrey Goldford is a singer and songwriter who grew up with music in his bones. He is a self-taught guitarist and vocalist who, despite have played some open mic nights at University, initially chose a career as a traveling salesman. Since committing to music full-time, he appeared on Season 9 of American Idol and played festivals like Out Of The Blue and Austin City Limits. Inspired by Bill Withers, Etta James and Adele, he debuted with “Upside Down” in 2013.

Dedicated to those people who turn your ordinary into extraordinary, his new single is an intimate soul ballad about a partner who makes you feel infinite. The warm aesthetic of this stripped-back soulful smooth groove is focused around a vintage-sounding piano and a mellow guitar. With a steady heartbeat rhythm guiding the notes, it’s the tender tone of his weathered vocals that make this gentle instant soul classic feel like you’re listening to it in a cosy, chilled-out setting.

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Music History

Eighth Wonder – “Baby Baby”

From their album “Fearless” (1988):

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New Music

Gareth Donkin – “Extraordinary”

From his album “Extraordinary” (2026):

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