In The Spotlight

Elyse Aeryn – “Cry”

Hailing from Nova Scotia, this Canadian singer/songwriter was raised on rock and roll by music-loving parents. She joined the school band aged 9 and got her first guitar aged 16. However she chose a degree and a career in Chemical Engineering first. In 2020 she quit her job to pursue music full-time. Since then she’s played festivals like East Coast Music Week and Americanafest. Inspired by Stevie Nicks, Sheryl Crow and Maggie Rogers, she released her debut single “Under My Skin” in 2022.

Exploring themes of emotional vulnerability and a struggle with self-worth, her new single captures a complex internal conflict over feeling undeserving of love. Taken from her album “Everybody Loves You…”, the song is an intricate amalgam of roots-rock, blues and soul. Starting with doo-wop guitar plucks, she layers it with a soft piano and cheeky fingersnaps, before full-bodied drums and an electric guitar solo join. And with her mighty vocals, this boisterous tune is an emotive rocker.

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Music History

Jermaine Jackson – “Let Me Tickle Your Fancy”

From his album “Let Me Tickle Your Fancy” (1982):

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New Music

Avery Cochrane – “Losing Streak”

From her upcoming EP “Male Validation And Other Drugs”, to be released on 27 March 2026:

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In The Spotlight

Jarrod Lawson – “Do Whatchu Gotta”

Born in the Bay Area of California and raised in Oregon, this singer and songwriter grew up surrounded by old soul music thanks to his dad who was in a band. Although he attempted singing in a choir in school, his quickly drifted back to his soul roots. Since then he’s performed at famed festivals like North Sea Jazz and London Jazz, as well as venues like Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club. Inspired by Stevie Wonder, Donny Hathaway and Aretha Franklin, he released his self-titled debut album in 2014.

Telling the heartbreaking tale of the selfless act of letting someone go you really want to hold on to, his new single captures acceptance and self-discovery. Taken from his upcoming album “Just Let It”, expected on May 1st, this enchanting neo-soul ballad is a velvety R&B-touched slow jam. With a laidback rhythm, warm bass line and easygoing piano forging the beguiling melodic flavors, it’s the melancholy in his wide-ranging vocals that give this captivating tune an extraordinary charm.

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Music History

Toni Braxton – “How Many Ways”

From her album “Toni Braxton” (1993):

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New Music

The Maine – “Quiet Part Loud”

From their upcoming album “Joy Next Door”, to be released on 10 April 2026:

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