In The Spotlight

The Cheap Thrills – “Calypso Blue”

Hailing from Liverpool, this British indie-pop band consisting of four school friends Lewis Pike, Anton Eager, Terry Eaves and Callum Fitzpatrick was formed in a basement in 2010. They began making themselves known playing festivals such as Kendall Calling and Liverpool Sound City, as well as playing venues like the Cavern Club and opening for DMA’s and Cast. In 2022 they won the Liverpool Band Of The Year Award from Sound Music Group. They debuted with their EP “Oparadise” in 2014.

With emotive lyrics telling the moving tale about losing someone close to you, their new single is an introspective and touching tune. Taken from their EP “Mind Metro”, the song eases you into their emotional world with a mellow guitar and laid-back vocals. Despite the poignant lyrics, the track soon opens with upbeat drums and additional guitars. Joining a sunlit vivacious melody with Lewis Pike’s sentimental story-telling, this seeming contradiction blends together quite naturally.

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Music History

Marina & The Diamonds – “Hollywood”

From her album “The Family Jewels” (2010):

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New Music

Isaac Dunbar – “Backseat Girl”

Taking an euphoric look back at punchy 70s pop ballads, this is the new single by Los Angeles-based artist Isaac Dunbar:

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In The Spotlight

Eloise Viola – “Delicate”

Raised in Brighton and based in London, this emerging British singer and songwriter has been captivated by music from a young age and is a self-taught pianist. Believing a music career was likely unrealistic, she studied Psychology at University. However, a meeting with Grammy-nominated producer Brandon Friesen changed all that. Now sharing her time between London, L.A. and Nashville and inspired by Bob Dylan, Janis Joplin and Adele, she released her debut EP “I Am Enough” in 2019.

Written when she was feeling low and was wondering whether the grind of the music industry was still worth it, her new single is a lesson about remembering where you came from and how far you’ve come. Taken from her album “Glasshouse”, expected on May 10th, it’s her feeling rejuvenated that shines through the melody. With a bouncy dance beat and sprightly synths accompanying the empowering lyrics, her electrifying vocals illuminate every note of this infectious gem.

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Music History

Genesis – “Tell Me Why”

From their album “We Can’t Dance” (1991):

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New Music

Tamzene – “What Sundays Are For”

From her upcoming EP “In Any Weather”, to be released on 16 August 2024:

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