In The Spotlight

LAVELIN – “Addicted”

Based in Brisbane, this Australian singer and songwriter grew up playing classical piano and performing in the Australian Youth Choir. As a teenager she transitioned to keyboards and learned to play guitar. She started writing original songs at 18. Since she’s earned acclaim as JMC QLD’s Alumni Act Of The Year in 2022, performed in prestigious venues and launched her own record label, Ethereal Records. Inspired by Lana Del Rey and Kate Bush, she released her debut “Blind” in 2023.

Singing about feeling unhealthily addicted to the emotional highs and lows of a fluttering, enamoured heart, her new single packs her lyrical romance with an infectious blend of dance, 80s pop and disco. Taken from her upcoming debut EP “Forget About Us”, expected on May 24th, it’s the buoyant dance beat and fresh retro synths, all splashed with disco glitters, that create an insatiable melodic sparkle. And with her seductive vocals, this atmospheric groove is a flirtatious sonic stunner.

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Music History

Thin Lizzy – “Sarah”

From their album “Black Rose: A Rock Legend” (1979):

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New Music

MacKenzie Porter – “Have Your Beer”

From her upcoming album “Nobody’s Born With A Broken Heart”, to be released on 26 April 2024:

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In The Spotlight

Olympic Antigua – “So Long”

A successful musical experiment born out of the creative boredom of four musician friends from Valais and the Lake Geneva region, this Swiss quartet has created a refined sound, rooted in Stax and Motown Soul and splashed with a touch of blues. Consisting of Igor Métrailler, Kevin Ruffieux, Tim Dorsaz and Tiziano Zandonella and named after two colours of the Fender Statocaster guitar, they were dubbed the SRF-3 Best Talent in 2021. They released their debut “Mr. Preacher” in 2021.

Making a song sound both contemporary and retro is no easy task, but their new single is an inspired sonic amalgam that achieves just that. Singing about the fleeting nature of life and encouraging to live it to the full, it blends elements from rock, pop, classic soul and blues into an organic sounding whole. Taken from their upcoming EP “Heavy Heart”, expected on September 6th, it’s the lively beat, vintage organ, crisp guitars and their enticing vocals that make this a delicious brew.

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Music History

Adele – “Rumour Has It”

From her album “21” (2011):

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New Music

Will Young – “Falling Deep”

From his upcoming album “Light It Up”, to be released on 9 August 2024:

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