In The Spotlight

Isle Of You – “Change Of Heart”

Swedish duo Ida Johansson and Elina Danielsson met while taking guitar lessons in their hometown of Öland aged 10. They formed in 2008 and played local venues until they were signed by RamPac Recordings in 2015. They debuted with their single “50+1” a year later. In 2017 they performed in a prison in Columbia and in 2018 moved to Stockholm to develop their 80s-dipped, energetic sound.

Their new single takes quintessential 80s synthpop, soaked in some early Madonna vibes and adds some modern R&B effects to bring this groove right up-to-date. Singing about heart-break, the sad lyrical topic is supplemented by the electronic hues of the shimmering retro synths, the punchy beat and their smooth, harmonious vocals, giving it neon-sprinkled pop pizzazz.

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Music History

Stevie Wonder – “So What The Fuss”

From his album “A Time 2 Love” (2005):

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New Music

Lizzo – “Juice”

This is the new Funk-Pop sizzler by singer and rapper Lizzo:

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In The Spotlight

Patrick Storedahl – “Family Tree (Hi Dee Ho)”

This Olympia, Washington-based singer, songwriter and musician discovered the guitar as a kid and starting writing songs at 14. Despite still maintaining a regular day job, he released 6 CD’s and 2 EP’s with local rockers Just Plain Bill and is a member of several others. Famed for his well-crafted melodies and poetic lyricism, his Kinks-like debut solo project “Ink Block Fingerprint” dropped in 2004.

Taken from his 2018 EP “Garage Sessions Vol. 1: Her”, his latest single blends rock and pop with a predominantly folky blues vibe, creating an irresistibly unique sound. The organic feel of the acoustic instrumentation of plucky guitar, drums and organ, all played by himself, is as refreshing as it is energizing and with his gritty, yet cheeky story-telling vocals, this is a euphonious earworm.

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Music History

Heart – “There’s The Girl”

From their album “Bad Animals” (1987):

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New Music

Neon Dreams – “High School Dropout”

This is the funky new single by Canadian electro-pop duo Neon Dreams:

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