In The Spotlight

The Rions – “Take What You Want”

Consisting of the 4 school friends Noah Blockley, Harley Wilson, Asher McClean and Tom Partington, this Australian indie-rock band got together to enter a talent show in high school. In 2021 they won Triple J’s Unearthed High competition. They’ve played festivals like Bluesfest and Grapevine Gathering. Inspired by Arctic Monkeys, Dayglow and The Beatles, they debuted with “Halfway Out” in 2020.

Lyrically capturing the end of a toxic relationship, their new single joins their emotional words with a laid-back rock melody. Taken from their EP “Minivan”, it’s the retro-touched mellow rhythm and gentle electric guitars that first draw you in, before the anthemic chorus injects some added oomph. And with their 90s-sounding vocals, this lush tune takes your ears all over the indie-rock spectrum.

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Music History

Martika – “Water”

From her album “Martika” (1988):

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New Music

Jamie Miller – “No Matter What”

From his upcoming EP “The Things I Left Unsaid”, to be released on 4 October 2023:

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In The Spotlight

Abby Helms – “Someone So”

Hailing from New York City, this impressive singer and songwriter grew up singing in church. Immersed in various forms of art, she’s studied at the School of Visual Arts and is a gifted painter. As a musician she’s performed at renowned venues such as Rockwood Music Hall and with SoFar Sounds. Inspired by Mariah Carey, Celine Dion and Lauryn Hill, she released her debut EP “Neon” in 2020.

Reflecting on her past selves, while realizing how much life changed and how lucky she is to have found the love of her life, her new single combines a touch of melancholy with a buttery-smooth R&B melody. With a mellow beat, honeyed keys and sprinkled with ear-stroking sonic magic, it’s her velvety vocals enchanting every note that makes this silken smooth groove sound like a warm hug.

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Music History

Mamas Gun – “On The Wire”

From their album “Golden Days” (2018):

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New Music

Bonnie McKee – “Hot City”

From her upcoming album “Hot City”, to be released in the fall 2023:

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