In The Spotlight

Isabel Wood – “Run & Hide”

Raised in Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, this Australian pop singer and songwriter grew up in a musical family. Although she wanted to be a soccer player, she played saxophone in her school jazz band, until settling on guitar aged 15. She went on to study pop music at University on the Gold Coast. Inspired by the likes of The Beatles, Taylor Swift and Sasha Sloan, she debuted with “Sunburn” in 2019.

Relaying the message that you should live in the moment, rather than only chase goals and live up to expectation, her new single effortlessly blends a rich, contemporary production with touches of retro-pop. Whether it is the playful guitar chords, the infectious beat or the subtle keys, it’s her delicate vocals that dance over the notes and make this sparkling groove an uplifting, yet emotive jam.

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Music History

Smokey Robinson – “Just To See Her”

From his album “One Heartbeat” (1987):

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New Music

Tove Styrke – “YouYouYou”

From her upcoming album “HARD”, to be released on 3 June 2022:

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In The Spotlight

Hayley Marsten – “I’m Fine, Thanks”

Hailing from Queensland, this Australian country belle wrote her first song aged 7 and explored musical theatre while in high school. Since embracing her country sound, she’s played festivals like Norfolk Country Music Festival and got nominated for The Queensland Music Awards in 2020 and 2022. Inspired by Loretta Lynn, The Corrs and Taylor Swift, she debuted with her EP “Lonestar” in 2017.

Fed up with having to seek approval of others and being told how to feel, her new single encourages the listener to find their own strength within. While still keeping her country style in the background, this tune also delves into the neon sparkles of 80s pop-rock. With invigorating drums, shimmering synths and stirring guitars supporting her mighty vocals, this rousing groove is very fine indeed.

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Music History

Lakeside – “Outrageous”

From their album “Outrageous” (1984):

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New Music

Emeli Sandé – “Ready To Love”

From her album “Let’s Say For Instance” (2022):

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