In The Spotlight

Ryan Mack – “Good Life”

Hailing from County Kildare and born as Ryan McLoughin, this Irish singer and songwriter was introduced to music by his musician dad, who used to play in pubs. He studied songwriting at the BIMM Institute in Dublin. Hearing Louis Walsh on the radio announcing auditions for a new boy band, he decided to try out and became a member of chart toppers Home Town. They disbanded in 2016. Inspired by Joni Mitchell, Counting Crows and Nirvana, he released his solo debut “Sofa” in 2018.

Reminding listeners to embrace and celebrate the simple pleasures in life and relativize the daily grind that depresses us each day, his new single is brimming with cheerful sonic sunshine. With an electronic rhythm and computer game-like sounds laying down a lively scintillation, it’s the upbeat, sun-drenched chorus that adds an infectious joy to the tune. And with his lighthearted and jaunty vocals making you want to whistle along, this is a radiant summertime bop.

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Music History

Donna Summer – “Last Dance”

From the soundtrack of the movie “Thank God It’s Friday” (1978):

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New Music

New Kids On The Block – “A Love Like This”

From their upcoming album “Still Kids”, to be released on 17 May 2024:

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In The Spotlight

Billianne – “Daydream”

Born as Billianne Lowry in Milton, Ontario, this Canadian singer and songwriter started learning piano aged 7 and later added guitar, ukulele and trombone to her skill set. In high school she joined an acapella group and was lead singer in the school’s funk band. In 2021 she took the internet by storm, when her cover of Tina Turner’s “Simply The Best” on TikTok went viral. Since then she gained praise from Taylor Swift, P!nk and The Lumineers. She debuted with “No Wonder” in 2022.

Initially inspired by a trip to a thrift store to buy mugs for an apartment she didn’t have yet, her new single evolved to expressing a dream of an adventurous life, love and companionship. Effortlessly blending folk-pop with a touch of soul and a mellow 70s vibe, she sets the scene with a relaxed rhythm and a warm acoustic guitar. Coasting over the sun-filled melody, her beguiling vocal charm gently strokes your eardrums and give this alluring tune a stylish sophistication and pure elegance.

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Music History

Danny Wilson – “A Girl I Used To Know”

From their album “Meet Danny Wilson” (1987):

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New Music

Amy Shark – “Loving Me Lover”

From her upcoming album “Sunday Sadness”, to be released on 16 August 2024:

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