In The Spotlight

Tess Henley – “Better”

Born to a professional singer mom and being the younger sister of musician Carson Henley, music runs in the family of this award-winning singer, songwriter and pianist. She debuted her soul sound in 2008 with her album “Easy To Love”. Since then she’s won a slew of independent music awards, worked together with famed producer Don Was and shared the stage with Earth, Wind & Fire and Jill Scott.

Serving up a tantalizing nibble of her upcoming, same-titled EP, due to drop on July 19th, this single is oozing with vintage funky flavors, dipped in a bit of soul spice. By taking a jaunty, old-school funk beat, playful piano and spirited brass and radiating them with warm Summery sunbeams and a touch of 70s charm, she devised a perky auditory wave for her buoyant, soulful vocals to surf over.

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Music History

Teddy Pendergrass – “You Can’t Hide From Yourself”

From his album “Teddy Pendergrass” (1977):

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New Music

Krezip – “How Would You Feel”

Returning after a 10 year hiatus with some Summery pop vibes, this is the new single by Dutch band Krezip:

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In The Spotlight

Marta Ren – “Worth It”

Brimming with Portuguese passion, this sizzling soul sister has been embracing the deepest funk and the rawest sixties soul since the mid-nineties. She lent her powerhouse vocals to break-beat outfit The Bombazines and thrilled live audiences in clubs and festivals across Portugal. Joined by The Groovelvets, she lauched her solo sound in 2016 with her debut  album “Stop Look Listen”.

Giving her powerful sixties soul stylings an invigorating fierceness, her new single presents a waterfall of vintage vibes with a bit of a bite. With a funkadelic beat, brash bass line and blazing brass turning up the sweltering musical heat, it’s her sultry, yet potent vocal chops with added roughage, that sets this melody on fire and makes waiting for this combustible soul groove well worth it.

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Music History

Jamiroquai – “Lifeline”

From their album “Rock Dust Light Star” (2010):

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New Music

Jackie Venson – “Joy”

From her album “Joy” (2019):

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