In The Spotlight

Alanna Royale – “Fall In Love Again”

Born in New Zealand, but now Nashville-based, Alanna Quinn-Broadus is the frontwoman of this classic-minded R&B/soul band. She attended Berklee College Of Music in Boston, where she first cut her teeth on the punk scene. Inspired by a multitude of sounds, from Whitney Houston to Billie Holiday and compared to classic Motown soul legends, they debuted with the 2013 EP “Bless Her Heart”.

Filled with a buttery-smooth sway and a rich, luxurious warmth, their new single highlights the intimacy that classic soul can bring. With a crisp guitar and velveteen strings setting the romantic scene, soon this silken jewel finds its rhythmic foot marrying all those elements together. And with her enchanting vocals singing about rekindling love, you will keep falling in love with this gem.

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Music History

Commodores – “Janet”

From their album “Nightshift” (1985):

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New Music

Natalie Imbruglia – “On My Way”

From her upcoming album “Firebird”, to be released on 24 September 2021:

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In The Spotlight

Isla Noon – “Talk About Us”

Based in Auckland, this New Zealand singer & songwriter wanted to be a musician since she was young. As a child she began writing little songs and later picked up a guitar to play them. She studied for a Bachelor of Music at the University of Auckland and draws inspiration from artists ranging from Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen to Robyn and Taylor Swift. She debuted with “Summer In August” in 2020.

Furthering her mighty fusion of retro elements such as 60s/70s folk, 70s/80s disco and a genre-spanning dose of indie-pop, her second single has an infectious sparkle. From the smoothness of the verses to the upbeat radiance of the chorus, this track uses scintillating synths and a buoyant beat to wrap her lustrous vocals in sonic sunlight and makes this a groove you will be talking about.

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Music History

Hothouse Flowers – “Give It Up”

From their album “Home” (1990):

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New Music

Lorde – “Mood Ring”

From her album “Solar Power” (2021):

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