In The Spotlight

Ben McKelvey – “One For You”

Born in Brentwood, this British singer, songwriter and musician started playing music at 14 as the drummer of a pop-punk band. Since then he learned to play guitar and evolved to a folk-rock sound. He’s performed worldwide opening for Wet Wet Wet and Scouting For Girls. Inspired by legends Johnny Cash, Bruce Springsteen and Paul Weller, he debuted with “A Hundred Thousand Welcomes” in 2013.

Time to sit back, close your eyes and just let the music roll over you, because his new single has a soothing, laid-back vibe that your eardrums are just going to love. With a repetitive rhythm as the backbone, it’s the added playful acoustic guitar, the touch of country from a steel guitar and the panache of the chorus that give his fresh vocals the chance to shine and make this jam clearly one for you.

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Music History

Lisa Stansfield – “You Can’t Deny It”

From her album “Affection” (1989):

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New Music

Fitz & The Tantrums – “Sway”

Returning after three years with a joyous summertime bop, this is the new single by Fitz & The Tantrums:

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In The Spotlight

Cecilia Castleman – “Lonely Nights”

Based in Nashville, this rising singer and songwriter was born into a family of musicians and raised on a steady diet of diverse music, ranging from Fleetwood Mac to Bonnie Raitt and J.J. Cale. After her parents’ divorce when she was 11, she dealt with her emotions using a guitar and a pen. Though self-taught on guitar, bass and keys, she went to The Blackbird Academy for a studio engineering course.

Describing the feeling of isolation caused by loneliness, her debut single introduces her intricate and emotive songwriting skills. With a sound that is reminiscent of the folk-pop songwriters of the 70s, she’s created an honest melody with a mix of acoustic and electric guitars and a mellow rhythm. And with her honey-sweet vocals singing her poetic lyrics, this luscious tune has a timeless quality.

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Music History

Sting – “The Soul Cages”

From his album “The Soul Cages” (1991):

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New Music

Allison Ponthier – “Hollywood Forever Cemetary”

From her EP “Shaking Hands With Elvis” (2022):

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