In The Spotlight

Aphrose – “Good Love”

Born in Scarborough as Joanna Mohammed, this Toronto-based Canadian singer and songwriter grew up listening to an eclectic musical range from calypso to Motown. Inspired by Aretha Franklin, Amy Winehouse and Stevie Wonder, she blends 60s soul with 90s R&B. She’s worked with artists such as Lee Fields & The Expressions and Jessie Reyez and released her debut single “The Middle” in 2017.

Singing about finding that one special person and reminding us to accept that love, even when we feel undeserving, her new single feels like a warm embrace. Taken from her upcoming album “Rozes”, expected later this year, it’s the gentle rhythm, mellow keys and her honey-sweet, silky vocals that dip this buttery-smooth R&B groove in a rich sonic bath of luscious musical magic.

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Music History

Electric Light Orchestra – “Calling America”

From their album “Balance Of Power” (1986):

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New Music

Maddie Poppe – “Good Enough To Let You Go”

Infused with invigorating disco glitters and a neon shine, this is the new single by Maddie Poppe:

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In The Spotlight

Luke Frees – “Honeycomb Hotel”

Hailing from Chicago, this singer and songwriter started learning piano at the age of 4, after seeing an Elton John concert on TV. After also taking up guitar aged 10, he attended Berklee College of Music in Boston, studying songwriting and production. While there he formed the band The Cotones. Inspired by David Bowie, Nick Cave and Prince, he released his debut EP “After The Rain” in 2017.

Highlighting the healing needed after a breakup and the need to take back control of your life and love yourself again, his new single is an upbeat amalgam of various influences. With a driving rock percussion, funkalicious guitar riffs and groovy bass line, dipped in nostalgic pop vibes, this tune is an infectious sonic blend. And with his emotive vocals, this jam is brimful of raw, uplifting energy.

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Music History

Sam Brown – “Once In Your Life”

From her album “April Moon” (1990):

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New Music

Nothing But Thieves – “Overcome”

From their upcoming album “Dead Club City”, to be released on 7 July 2023:

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