In The Spotlight

Kate Vargas – “Nothing Turns My Lock”

Raised in New Mexico, this singer and songwriter spent her teens as a wild child. Now New York based, she’s turned a new corner and chose a path of meditation, yoga and a renewed focus on her music. She took her folk-rock sound, dipped in blues and jazz and played venues from The Troubadour in London to New York’s Bowery Electric. She released her debut album “Down To My Soul” in 2014.

Her new single opens the door to a dark and smoky bar, where the jazz is as dusty as the booze. From a dim, foggy corner, a melancholy saxophone tells its woeful tale to a smooth brush drum. Sitting on a bar stool next to the beaten-up lounge piano, Kate chronicles her own bluesy saga. With anĀ Eartha Kitt touched, whiskey-soaked vocal grit, she unlocked the twilit secrets of sultry vintage jazz.

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Music History

Kidda – “Strong Together”

From his album “Going Up” (2007):

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New Music

Mae Muller – “Anticlimax”

With a slick, soulful pop sound, this is the new single by British singer and songwriter Mae Muller:

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In The Spotlight

Laville – “This City”

Growing up in North London, British vocalist Andre Laville spent his teenage years singing and DJ-ing locally, while soaking up a cornucopia of different influences. Following a slew of jobs, from restaurants to various music venues, he found his way back to his own musical ambitions. In 2018 he was featured on Big Narstie’s album “BDL Bipolar” and he released his debut EP “Thirty One” in March 2019.

Dipped in Studio 54 flavors, his new single has 70s disco vibes bursting from every spirited groove. Taken from his upcoming debut album “The Wanderer” – slated for a July 26 release – it’s got a bouncy retro rhythm, vintage violins and soul-soaked vocals, reflecting the energy of bustling city life. With a Nile Rodgers inspired discolicious sound, this jaunty jam will light up every discoteque dancefloor.

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Music History

Martika – “Martika’s Kitchen”

From her album “Martika’s Kitchen” (1991):

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New Music

Kraak & Smaak – “24HR Fling”

Featuring the funkalicious vocals of Wolfgang Valbrun, this is the new single by Dutch producers Kraak & Smaak:

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