In The Spotlight

Inger Lise Hope – “This Is My Voice”

Hailing from Stavanger, this Norwegian singer-songwriter grew up in a country-music-loving household. From a young age, she showed a real talent for hearing tones and pitches. Overcoming childhood shyness, she auditioned for The X Factor Norway in 2009, was placed in a band called Shackles and became the runner-up. In 2024, she entered The Voice Norway and went on to win. Inspired by Celine Dion, Lara Fabian and Whitney Houston, she released her debut “Ka Va Det Eg Sa” in 2018.

With deeply personal lyrics about self-acceptance, vulnerability and reclaiming one’s true identity, her new single captures the bravery needed to listen to her heart and let go of fear. Featuring the Stavanger Symphony Orchestra, this song is an imposing cinematic, orchestral ballad. Slowly easing into the melody with lush strings and intimate piano, the arrangement swells to a crescendo of theatrical percussion and vivid brass. And with her flawless vocals, this is a grandiose tune.

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Music History

Crowded House – “Now We’re Getting Somewhere”

From their album “Crowded House” (1986):

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New Music

Sydnie Christmas – “Spirit”

From her upcoming album “The Artist”, to be released on 2 October 2026:

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In The Spotlight

Two Another – “Elation”

Based between Amsterdam and Stockholm, this duo, consisting of UK-born Angus Campbell and US-born Eliot Porter, met in Sydney, Australia, through their high school music program and discovered a shared love of their parents’ Motown collection. They reconnected in London in 2015. Since then, they’ve played venues from KOKO in London to the Melkweg in Amsterdam, and opened for SG Lewis. Inspired by D’Angelo, Daft Punk and Danger Mouse, they debuted with “Higher” in 2015.

Capturing the high-stakes anxiety and overwhelming passion of falling in love, their new single reminds us that imperfect moments make a relationship so much more rewarding. Constructing the R&B groove by giving retro 80s disco-pop a modern EDM-touched edge, this song wraps the vulnerable lyrics in a danceable energy. With a sultry bass, lush synths and a mid-tempo beat forging a lavish atmosphere, it’s the smooth falsetto vocals that give this catchy tune some late-night vibes.

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Music History

Cathy Dennis – “Too Many Walls”

From her album “Move To This” (1990):

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New Music

Nightly – “Bad Dreams”

Brimming with a punchy, neon synthwave nostalgia, this is the new single by Nashville-based band Nightly:

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