In The Spotlight

Beryl Anne – “Thirty-Three Times”

Based in Rotterdam and focused around front woman Anne den Boer, this Dutch band likes to offer a brief musical escape from reality. Anne has been drawn to music since she got enamored with the violin aged 3, later adding piano and guitar. She’s influenced by Madonna and The Pointer Sisters, as well as The Fleet Foxes. They debuted their 80s-touched pop sound with “All We Know” in 2019.

Representing the sum of the numbers in Anne’s birth date, their new single takes a synth-driven trip to the 80s. Taken from their upcoming EP “Paper Walls”, expected to drop next year, the track starts with a simple synth run, before intricate layering of pastel-colored keys and punchy drums weaves a retro sonic tapestry. And with her bubbly vocals, you’ll listen to this more than 33 times.

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Music History

Michael Jackson – “Love Never Felt So Good”

From his album “Xscape” (2014):

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New Music

GRACEY – “What A Waste”

From her upcoming EP “Fragile”, to be released on 15 October 2021:

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In The Spotlight

Merchant – “Don’t Feel Like Dancing”

After finishing music school Nate Merchant moved from Oregon to Los Angeles to truly work on honing his craft. He started working with Grammy-winning songwriter Sam Martin and co-produced his debut album. Continuing to write and produce for others, he started the band Papa Ya and opened for acts like MAX and ROZES. He debuted his solo sound on “Dead Days & Gatorade” earlier this year.

Celebrating the shimmering synthpop-rock of the neon decade, his new single captures an 80s playful bounce. Born out of the collaboration with bassist John Taylor of Duran Duran fame, the melody bursts onto your eardrums with a vigorous tempo and an audible vintage vivacity. Blending the soaring retro fire with an infectious fresh production, this is a tune you just can’t help but dance to.

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Music History

Ace Of Base – “Always Have, Always Will”

From their album “Flowers” (1998):

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New Music

Miles Kane – “Don’t Let It Get You Down”

From his upcoming album “Change The Show”, to be released on 21 January 2022:

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