In The Spotlight

Melanie Wehbe – “Alive”

Hailing from Västerås, this Swedish singer and songwriter discovered songwriting as a coping mechanism at the age of 14 and used it as a tool to make sense of her life. As a child she did have formal piano lessons and attended a music school. She’s written a plethora of songs for other artists, including 4 Eurovision Song Contest entries. As a singer she’s performed at various Pride festivals across Europe. Inspired by Kelly Clarkson and Hayley Williams, she debuted with “Wasted” in 2016.

Written as an emotional compass for self-acceptance and celebrating hope, courage and the freedom to love yourself, her new single was chosen at the official theme for Stockholm Pride 2026. Accompanying the empowering lyrics is a high-energy and stadium-ready Scandi-pop melody. With a pulsating bass, radiant synths and orchestral strings merging into an imposing wall-of-sound, it’s her multi-faceted vocals ranging from intimate to powerful that make this tune a catchy groove.

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Music History

Luther Vandross – “Don’t Want To Be A Fool”

From his album “Power Of Love” (1991):

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New Music

Ally Salort – “A Little More Fun”

From her EP “Isn’t It Sweeter?” (2026):

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In The Spotlight

John Muirhead – “I Tried Love”

Based in Toronto, this Canadian singer and songwriter took his first musical steps in church choirs and community singing gatherings. Attending his first concert of Street Dogs aged 12 ignited his musical spark and soon he picked up a guitar and taught himself to play. Since  he’s played festivals like Winnipeg Folk Festival and Gate To Southwell in the UK and venues such as Paradiso. Inspired by Bruce Springsteen, Neil Young and The Lumineers, he debuted with “Yesterday’s Smile” in 2016.

His new single is about dealing with the unhealthy ways we cope with the heavy burdens modern life can bring in favour of love, human connection and hope. Taken from his recently released album “The Nomad & The Never Ending Road”, this song combines honest lyrics with a slow-building indie-folk melody. Opening with his fingerpicked acoustic guitar, it slowly swells with added piano and steady drums. And with his authentically raw vocals, this lush anthem is pure passion.

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Music History

Vanessa Williams – “The Right Stuff”

From her album “The Right Stuff” (1988):

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New Music

Jett Rebel – “Sorry Mama”

Teasing his first new studio album since 2021, to be released later this year:

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