In The Spotlight

Dean Brady – “Falling”

Born in Brisbane into a musical household, this Australian singer and songwriter’s parents were both members of the ‘outback Motown’ group Banawurun. With performing in his blood, he would perform Michael Jackson songs to friends and family as a child. In 2013 he became a finalist on Australia’s Got Talent. He draws inspiration for his rich, soulful sound from Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye and Usher.

Dipped in a delectable fusion of smooth classic soul and a contemporary production, his lush debut single makes an impressive initiation to the music scene. Accompanied by a bass heavy rhythm, he starts with a hiphop vocal, before effortlessly switching to his Motown-touched, sensuous soul voice. Joined by sparkling guitars and sweet strings, this is a multi-layered slice of luxuriant and elegant R&B.

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Music History

Aretha Franklin – “Keep On Loving You”

From her album “Almighty Fire” (1978):

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New Music

Jason Mraz – “I Feel Like Dancing”

From his upcoming album “Mystical Magical Rhythmical Radical Ride”, to be released on 23 June 2023:

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In The Spotlight

MARIS – “False Idol”

Hailing from Montana as, this singer and songwriter finds music to be an integral part of who she is. She’s always honing her craft, from posting covers on social media to touring with Postmodern Jukebox and auditioning for American Idol. Inspired by Frank Sinatra, Donny Hathaway and Etta James, she debuted with “Heavenly Bodies” in 2022 and is opening for Anna Of The North this spring.

While she’s influenced by big band, classic soul and jazz, her new single shows off her broad musical versatility by dousing it in rich 80s cinematic synthpop. Taken from her upcoming debut EP “Gravity”, expected in April, she sings about giving a lover an idol-status they can’t live up to. With an insatiable beat, glowing guitars and her neon-dipped vocals, there’s nothing false about this lively jam.

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Music History

ABC – “The Flames Of Desire”

From their album “The Lexicon Of Love II” (2016):

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New Music

Sophie Ellis-Bextor – “Breaking The Circle”

From her upcoming album “HANA”, to be released on 2 June 2023:

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