In The Spotlight

KELS – “Worn Out Shoes”

Born in Germany and based in Atlanta, this singer-songwriter grew up in a military family. As a child she spent hours singing with her father in the car, who sparked her interest in country, opera and soul. By the age of ten, she was already writing songs and at 13 she started voice lessons. Since the start of her career, she’s played festivals such as the Atlanta Jazz Festival and venues like The Deaf Institute. Inspired by Sarah Vaughan, Lauryn Hill and Erykah Badu, she debuted with “Bare” in 2021.

Capturing the emotional exhaustion of giving everything to a toxic relationship, her latest single is about feeling depleted after trying to fix an already bad relationship. Taken from her EP “Dirty Blues Princess”, the song is a rich blend of blues, soul and country. With a heartfelt soundscape built on sweeping cinematic strings, a leisurely rhythm, and country elements from a fiddle and mandolin, it’s her raspy, soulful vocals that show the breaking point where love and burnout collide.

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Music History

Supertramp – “You Win, I Lose”

From their album “Some Things Never Change” (1997):

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New Music

Heather Nova – “New Life”

From her album “The Orchard” (2026):

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In The Spotlight

Oscar LaDell – “Tell Me True”

Born in the USA, raised in New Zealand and based in Australia, this singer-songwriter grew up in an artistic household, thanks to a poet mum and a musician dad. He immersed himself in his parents’ vinyl collection of 60’s/70’s blues, soul and folk, and at 17 ventured onto the stage at local bars. Since then he’s played festivals like Queenscliff and venues such as Yoshi’s and Biscuits & Blues. Inspired by Muddy Waters, Sam Cooke and Michael Kiwanuka, he debuted with “Loving You” in 2021.

Exploring the rough, emotional fallout that follows a painful breakup, his new single is about dealing with unresolved questions and eventual acceptance. Lyrically constructed as a last conversation with an ex-lover, the song is a vintage blend of blues and soul. With a layered rhythm section, acoustic guitars, and nostalgic keys giving the melody a welcoming warmth, it’s the grit in his soul-drenched vocals that infuses this organic, bittersweet groove with a dose of sentimentality.

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Music History

Eurythmics – “Missionary Man”

From their album “Revenge” (1988):

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New Music

Chris James – “High Hopes”

From his album “Let The Light In” (2026):

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