In The Spotlight

The K’s – “Lights Go Down”

Hailing from Earlestown, this British four-piece band all met at various stages of the school life. Consisting of Jamie Boyle, Ryan Breslin, Dexter Baker and Nathan Peers, they initially established themselves as a live band. Slowly the venues grew, from Jimmy’s in Manchester to Rock City in Nottingham. They also performed at festivals like Isle Of Wight and Reading & Leeds as well as a headline UK Tour. Inspired by The Libertines and Arctic Monkeys, they released their debut single “Sarajevo” in 2017.

With personal lyrics stating that even though they’re living their dream on stage, they love returning to the normality of home, their new single shows an emotive vulnerability and honesty. Taken from their recently released album “I Wonder If The World Knows”, the track is instantly enchanting from the acoustic piano at the start. Injecting a bit of rock oomph in the chorus, it’s the rolling drums, wailing guitar and the emotionally-laden vocals that make this an extraordinary tune.

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Music History

Fleetwood Mac – “Gypsy”

From their album “Mirage” (1982):

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New Music

Crowded House – “Teenage Summer”

From their upcoming album “Gravity Stairs”, to be released on 31 May 2024:

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In The Spotlight

Dea Matrona – “Every Night I Want You”

Based in Belfast, this Irish rock duo formed in 2018 after having met in school a few years earlier, when Orláith Forsythe and Mollie McGinn discovered their shared musical interests. Still teenagers, they started busking and their career got traction after uploads to YouTube. Since then they’ve played festivals like Reading & Leeds and SXSW, as well as a headline UK and Ireland tour. Inspired by Fleetwood Mac, Led Zeppelin and The Beatles, they debuted with “Away From The Tide” in 2019.

Discussing the conundrum of feeling an overwhelming love for someone you know is bad for you, their new single tries to balance head and heart. Taken from their upcoming debut album “For Your Sins”, expected on May 3rd, the song starts with a breezy, 70s-inspired soundscape of a mellow rhythm, warm bass and smooth jazzy vocals. The radiant chorus of sunlit electric guitars sounds like taking a coastal roadtrip in a red convertible with your hair flowing freely in the wind.

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Music History

Jamiroquai – “Blue Skies”

From their album “Rock Dust Light Star” (2010):

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New Music

Dagny – “Strawberry Dream”

From her upcoming mini-album “ELLE”, to be released on 7 June 2024:

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