In The Spotlight

Sammy Rae & The Friends – “Coming Home Song”

Based in Brooklyn, this diverse, self-proclaimed ‘collective of dreamers and artists’ was formed around front woman Sammy Rae as a musical family. Sammy started writing songs at 12, although she had grown up with music. After a move to New York at 19, she created the 7-piece band. Inspired by Bruce Springsteen, Fleetwood Mac and Tom Petty, they released their debut “Kick It To Me” in 2018.

Lavishly sprinkling their classic rock roots with copious amounts of 60s and 70s soul, their new single is a colorful, vintage-dipped groove. Singing about the importance of loving ourselves, the song entices you in with a retro beat and smooth vocals, before adding some soulful oomph. With lively horns, rousing keys and sizzling harmonies, this is a sweltering tune filled with infectious sultry soul.

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Music History

Lighthouse Family – “Loving Every Minute”

From their album “Ocean Drive” (1996):

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New Music

Walk Off The Earth – “Catching Feelings”

Filled with insatiable anthemic pop cheer, this is the new single by Canadian band Walk Off The Earth:

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In The Spotlight

The Lemon Twigs – “My Golden Years”

Formed by sibling front men Brian and Michael D’Addario, this pop-rock band from Long Island was founded while they were still in high school. They were raised in a musical household and they both had extensive stage experience, from starring on Broadway to film and TV shows. Inspired by artists like Brian Wilson, Leonard Cohen and Bob Dylan, they debuted with “These Words” in 2016.

Injecting the wintery January blues with 60-inspired, joyous summery vibes, their new single is a reflection on how far they’ve come and how their current lives will become happy memories. Influenced by the sounds of The Beatles and The Beach Boys, it’s the peppy percussion, bustling guitar riffs and their joyful vintage harmonies, that fill this infectious retro trip with pure sonic sunshine.

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Music History

Elkie Brooks – “Saved”

From her album “Two Days Away” (1977):

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New Music

Benedict Cork – “Reasons I Loved You (I Can’t Think Of One)”

From his upcoming album “Notes On A Hopeless Romantic”, to be released on 10 May 2024:

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