In The Spotlight

The Great Escape – “Season Of Love”

Malte Hagemeister, Kristian Nord and Ingrid Andersson make up this band from Venice Beach, Los Angeles. Their style is eclectic, raw and stunningly unpredictable. It’s indie pop, but they’re spanning the genres by drizzling rock, jazz, R&B and boogie woogie over it. Their latest album “Universe In Bloom” shows off that unique and infectious pop sound, based on retro melodies, yet sounding incredibly fresh.

Their yuletide single has all the makings of a Christmas classic. A happy rhythm, a glockenspiel and oodles of jingling bells set the winter wonderland for a message of compassion and goodwill, as the proceeds are donated to theĀ St. Joseph Center in Venice Beach, which is a non-profit who provides hot meals, housing and much more to the homeless. So, bring on the holiday cheer for all!

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Music History

Darlene Love – “All Alone On Christmas”

From the soundtrack of the movie “Home Alone 2: Lost In New York” (1992):

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New Music

Hanson – “Finally It’s Christmas”

From their album “Finally It’s Christmas” (2017):

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In The Spotlight

Laure Z – “Girls Don’t Wait”

Laure Zaehringer, better known by her stage-name Laure Z, has passionate French blood running through her veins. After discovering jazz as a teenager, she attended the American School Of Modern Music in Paris and formed her first jazz quartet. Later she also attended Berklee School Of Music in the USA. This education allowed her to forge a style fusing her French musical heritage with western jazz.

Her exhilarating new single has her distinct jazz sound, but she expanded her influences to include a gripping funky beat. Glorious blazing brass takes the track to new heights and her impressive jazzy voice is ear-tingling magnificent. It has a full-bodied orchestral feel and a titillating trumpet solo which leaves you wanting more. It’s a breathtakingly electrifying tour de force.

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Music History

Steve Winwood – “Roll With It”

From his album “Roll With It” (1988):

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New Music

Sugarland – “Still The Same”

Returning after a seven year hiatus, this is the new single by contemporary country duo Sugarland:

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