In The Spotlight

Ferry Townes – “Times Two”

Born as Julia Gargano and hailing from Staten Island, this singer and songwriter named herself as a homage to the Staten Island Ferry she had to take daily to go to school. Since embarking on her journey pursuing a musical career, she was a contestant on Season 18 of American Idol in 2020, finishing in the top 7. She’s been channelling her own raw, unfiltered emotions into her songs. Reminiscent of bands like HAIM and boygenius, she released her debut single “Be Here” in 2024.

Lyrically capturing the intense emotions heartbreak can bring, her new single wishes that everything bad the ex has done, will come back at them twofold. Taken from her upcoming debut album “Side Effects Of Happiness”, expected on July 26th, she’s used a clever multi-layered melody to emphasize the emotive rollercoaster. Starting with a gentle piano and her stirring vocals, the song ascends into a jumpy pop chorus before slowing things down again, creating an anthemic pop vibrancy.

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Music History

The Pursuit Of Happiness – “She’s So Young”

From their album “Love Junk” (1988):

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New Music

Tones And I – “Dance With Me”

From her upcoming album “Beautifully Ordinary”, to be released on 2 August 2024:

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In The Spotlight

Grace Pettis – “Joy”

Based in Nashville, this folk singer and songwriter was born into a family of musicians. She grew up watching her dad perform on stage and was engrossed with the whole dynamic. Later she started playing open mics and at church. Since she’s written hundreds of songs, some recorded by Sara Hickman, and has 3 co-writes on the 2022 Grammy nominated Ruthie Foster album “Healing Time”. Inspired by Joni Mitchell, Lauryn Hill and Brandi Carlisle, she debuted with “Two Birds” in 2012.

Written as a reminder to herself and anybody who needs to hear it that there is so much beauty in life, her new single is medicine for feeling down. Taken from her album “Down To The Letter”, the song starts slow, with an electric guitar setting the mood, soon a mellow rhythm gets added and her emotive, soulful vocals take the reins. All leading to the full-bodied chorus, filled with warm organ tones and classic horns, this multi-layered tune sounds welcoming and joyous.

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Music History

Stone City Band – “Freaky”

From their album “The Boys Are Back” (1981):

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New Music

Victoria Canal – “June Baby”

Filled with fun and flirty summertime rays, this is the new single by Spanish-American artist Victoria Canal:

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