In The Spotlight

Katie Wood – “Uh Huh Yeah”

Brought up listening to Blondie and Paul Weller and influenced by the likes of Tear For Fears and Kate Bush, this London-based singer and songwriter douses her music in nostalgic, New Romantic hues. She studied songwriting at the Institute Of Contemporary Music and gained support of Billboard and MTV as well as BBC Introducing. She debuted her ethereal, emotive sound with “Steve” earlier this year.

Narrating her personal struggles with agoraphobia, her new single takes her vulnerability and honesty and travels through her 80s-inspired auditory realm. Totally self-produced in her bedroom, the driving bass, retro rhythm and neon synths splash out in a sanguine, yet wistful way. Vocally expressing the frustration the condition brings, her smoky voice bends the vintage tune to do her bidding.

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Music History

The Jacksons – “Nothin’ (That Compares 2 U)”

From their album “2300 Jackson Street” (1989):

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New Music

Blackbird – “I’m Like You”

From her debut album “Blackbird” (2020):

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In The Spotlight

Smith & Burrows – “All The Best Moves”

Consisting of Tom Smith, frontman of Editors and Andy Burrows, previously of Razorlight and now a member of We Are Scientists, this British duo is the result of what happens when they put their creative minds together. The friends decided to record an alternative Christmas album “Funny Looking Angels” in 2011 and debuted with “When The Thames Froze”. A new album is expected later in 2020.

Merging their friendship dynamic with catchy indie-rock vibes, their first single in nine years is a jovial tune with a slight vintage taste. With Andy’s acoustic guitar and Tom’s memorable voice equally sharing center-stage, the added vitality is infectious and summery fresh. Singing about a man who prefers to stay home over showing off his dance moves, this lively jam is an earworm filled with sonic fun.

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Music History

Rufus & Chaka Khan – “At Midnight (My Love Will Lift You Up)”

From their album “Ask Rufus” (1977):

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New Music

Shy Carter – “Good Love”

Heartwarming, optimistic and radiant, this is the debut single by singer and songwriter Shy Carter:

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