In The Spotlight

Bailey Wiley – “Baby Mama”

Hawera-born and Auckland-based, this New Zealand soulstress has been singing from a young age. She attended NASDA in Christchurch and graduated with a degree in Musical Theatre. Proficient in many styles, she’s collaborated with various artists and opened for Syd Tha Kid in Chicago. Inspired by Christina Aguilera, Etta James and Amy Winehouse, she debuted with “Inevitable” in 2014.

Celebrating the power of women and motherhood in particular, her new single shines in sheer R&B splendour. With a velvety-smooth percussion, gentle jazzy piano and celestial harmonies merging into a silken soundscape, it’s her luscious and emotion-laden vocal flair that lovingly nurtures your heart and gives this soulful song a soothing warmth, an inherent elegance and an authentic charisma.

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Music History

Tavares – “Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel”

From their album “Sky-High!” (1976):

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New Music

The Pretenders – “Let The Sun Come In”

From their upcoming album “Relentless”, to be released on 15 September 2023:

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In The Spotlight

Mike Rogers – “Live Out Loud”

The foundation for this Dutch trio was laid in the early 00s, when DJ and producers Mike Mago and Roger van der Zwan (TWR72) met at the infamous underground electro parties of the time. Later joined by singer Micha de Jonge of Kita Menari fame, they created an invigorating live act with a rich, genre-spanning sound. Inspired by Editors and Miike Snow, they debuted with “What Should I Do” in 2018.

Surprisingly blending poignant modern lyrics about our reality, where social media and A.I. are taking over our lives, with a sonic fusion of influences, their new single reminds us to live our lives to the full. Infused with an 80s-styled beat, neon synths and retro-styled vocals, they injected a contemporary electro vibe. Sounding like a forgotten 80s synth-pop gem, this tune is full of aural life.

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Music History

Rihanna – “Love On The Brain”

From her album “ANTI” (2016):

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New Music

Sam Ryder – “Mountain”

Returning with an energetic and exhilarating pop anthem, this is the new single by British artist Sam Ryder:

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