In The Spotlight

Cooper & Gatlin – “Like You”

Hailing from Nashville and born to a Grammy-nominated producer dad and a singer/songwriter mom, this brother and sister pop duo, consisting of Cooper Green and Gatlin Kate James, was destined for a life in music. After moving to Los Angeles, they started honing their own songwriting skills and with influences ranging from The Kooks to Norah Jones, they released their debut single “Break” late 2018.

Their sophomore single sounds like they’re starting a joyful pop party in your ears. With an acoustic guitar and a virulent rhythm driving the song to its upbeat and catchy chorus, it’s their lavishly dynamic harmonies, singing about a difficult parent/child relationship in which the roles were reversed, that take a serious subject and manages to make it sound chirpy and highly infectious.

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Music History

Jaki Graham – “No More Tears”

Only released as a single (1988):

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New Music

Austin Mahone – “Why Don’t We”

This is the new, 90s throwback single by Texas singer and songwriter Austin Mahone:

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In The Spotlight

Jesse Palter – “Heavy Is The Crown”

Born in Detroit into a musical family, this genre-spanning singer and songwriter started taking piano lessons aged 7, collaborated with the legendary Andrew Gold at 13 and began working with producers The Bass Brothers aged 15. She launched her jazz career as a teenager, performing at venues around Detroit and in 2006 released her award-winning debut album “I’m Beginning To See The Light”.

Taken from her 2018 EP “The Paper Trail”, her latest single is an example of her attempt to perfect her songwriting prowess by making it lyrically autobiographical and current. It’s an infectious pop/rock song, with a slight retro flavor. With an oscillating melody of bouncy percussion, electric guitars and airy keys and her vigorous vocals filled with attitude, this groove is pop/rock royalty.

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Music History

The Brothers Johnson – “Blam!!”

From their album “Blam!!” (1978):

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New Music

Mahalia – “Do Not Disturb”

This is the refreshing new single by British R&B songstress Mahalia:

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