Music History

Billy Ocean – “Calypso Crazy”

From his album “Tear Down These Walls” (1988):

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New Music

Audrey Mika – “Just Friends”

With neon-tinged, jubilant R&B/pop luminosity, this is the new single by songstress Audrey Mika:

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In The Spotlight

Cally Rhodes – “Downfalls”

Inspired by the music of Kate Bush and Fleetwood Mac and having grown up surrounded by music, this Welsh singer and songwriter creates honest, catchy pop songs about love. She debuted with “Anyone But You” in 2018, but it was her second single “System” that got the music scene buzzing. Labelled BBC Introducing Artist Of The Week in 2018, her music has been played on national radio and TV.

Forging a mystical electronic soundscape, her new single sprinkles some contemporary magic on the tune. Using a simple bass strum and bouncy beat to accompany her alluring airy vocals, asking a potential lover to accept both her good and bad sides, it leads into a lively, upbeat and very infectious chorus. With high-spirited vibes beaming from the modern melody, this is a refreshing pop groove.

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In Memoriam

Was (Not Was) – “Walk The Dinosaur”

Hillard “Sweet Pea” Atkinson, legendary hat-wearing vocalist of Was (Not Was), passed away on 5 May 2020, aged 74.

From their album “What Up, Dog?” (1988):

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New Music

Sia – “Saved My Life”

Co-written by Dua Lipa, this passionate pop jam is the new single by Australian songstress Sia:

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In The Spotlight

Dirty Loops – “Rock You”

Hailing from Stockholm, the three members of this funky Swedish band are long-time friends and music school classmates. Consisting of Jonah Nilsson, Henrik Linder and Aron Mellergardh, they started releasing their own take on famous songs in 2010. They can count artists like Quincy Jones, Stevie Wonder and Adam Levine among their famous fans. In 2014 they released their debut album “Loopified”.

Getting back after focusing on solo endeavors for a few years, their new single is bursting with highly infectious funkalicious energy. Brimming with classic melodies, from the bouncy bassline to the insanely skillful percussion, this exhilarating funk fiesta has the power to lift anyone’s spirit. And with red-hot blazing brass and Stevie Wonder-touched vocals, this vibrant  jam is full of good clean funk.

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