In The Spotlight

Mighty Oaks – “Driftwood Seat”

Based in Berlin, Germany, this is a multinational indie-folk trio of multi-instrumentalists and vocalists consisting of American Ian Hooper, Italian Claudio Donzelli and British Craig Saunders. Formed in 2010, they’re known for their acoustic-driven folk melodies and tight harmonies and extensively toured around North-America and Europe. In 2013 they released their debut studio EP “Just One Day”.

Their tasty new single is the title-track of their upcoming EP, which is due to drop on February 1st, 2019. It is a re-recording of their never-released first EP, which they only ever played in their live shows. Fueled by an intricate folk-driven melody of playful guitars, buoyant banjo and a vivacious beat, it’s their lustrous, multi-harmonic vocals making this an organic-sounding, indie-folk ear-catcher.

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Music History

Gladys Knight – “Men”

From her album “Good Woman” (1991):

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New Music

Troye Sivan – “Lucky Strike”

From his album “Bloom” (2018):

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In The Spotlight

CARDS & SITA – “Shouldn’t Be Sorry”

After years of focusing on working with other artists, both in the studio and on stage, Los Angeles-based producer and songwriter Mike O. created a solo project in 2017 under the CARDS moniker, in order to write and release his own eclectic styled music. Not genre specific, his sound is always evolving and exploring new musical influences to add to a commercial indie-pop foundation.

Enlisting the vocal talents of songstress SITA, his latest single is a delicious smooth groove. The jazzy laidback vibe from the acoustic guitar strums and the suave rhythm give it a polished luster, while the electro guitar solo adds a bit of a bite. The silky, 60s-dipped, harmonious vocals stroke your eardrums, while the mellow melody daydreams about the warmth of a radiant Summer day.

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Music History

Taylor Dayne – “I’ll Be Your Shelter”

From her album “Can’t Fight Fate” (1989):

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New Music

Wild Youth – “Making Me Dance”

This is the new single by Irish foursome Wild Youth:

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