In The Spotlight

Simone Cardoso – “Fantasy”

New Bedford born and Los Angeles based, this singer and songwriter has been singing all of her life. She began dance lessons aged 3 and voice lessons aged 5. Growing up she starred in stage musicals like Annie and The Wizard Of Oz. She attended Salve Regina University studying music education. Inspired by Kacey Musgraves, Lennon Stella and Lucky Daye, she released her debut EP “S-95” in 2019.

Capturing the excitement brought on by a frolicsome fling or indeed a relationship where love and lust go hand-in-hand, her new single accompanies her words with a late 90s/early 00s R&B vibe. Based on an engaging beat and frisky guitar plucks, it’s the buttery-smooth harmonies and her mesmerizing vocal artistry, that constructs a rich, heavenly musical fantasy to fully immerse and get lost in.

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Music History

Ben Folds Five – “Battle Of Who Could Care Less”

From their album “Whatever And Ever Amen” (1997):

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New Music

Gretta Ray – “Heartbreak Baby”

From her upcoming album “Positive Spin”, to be released on 17 August 2023:

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In The Spotlight

Noak Hellsing – “When The Shadows Go Home”

Based in Stockholm, this emerging Swedish singer and songwriter grew up in a musical home and first picked up a guitar aged 5. In his early teens he added songwriting and the piano to his skill set. With an ideal of creating songs that reflect his own voice, he produced a soulful, indie-pop sound. Inspired by John Mayer, Ed Sheeran and Shawn Mendes, he released his debut single “Lost” in 2019.

Despite lyrically tackling the complex issue of loneliness and the darkness it induces, his new single accompanies his words with an upbeat pop melody. Taken from his upcoming EP “Yesteryear”, expected in the fall, it’s the funky bass plucks, rolling rhythm and the effervescent guitars that generate an infectious groove. And with his bubbly vocals, this tune encourages you to find happiness.

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Music History

Blondie – “The Hardest Part”

From their album “Eat To The Beat” (1979):

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New Music

Moon Taxi – “Set Yourself Free”

From their upcoming album “Set Yourself Free”, to be released on 9 June 2023:

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