In The Spotlight

Elliot James Reay – “I Think They Call This Love”

Hailing from Bury, near Manchester, this British singer and songwriter has built up a following of millions on social media. Recording videos of him singing 50s and 60s classics and impressing with his velveteen voice and vintage style, he went viral on his TikTok channel. Since he’s travelled across Southeast Asia, been busking in Australia and worked with The Stereotypes in Los Angeles. Inspired by Elvis Presley, Roy Oribison and Billy Fury, he’s now ready to introduce his original sound.

Telling the all too familiar tale of the overwhelming feeling you get the moment you realize you’re in love, his debut single truly celebrates the glorious sound of the 50s. Staying true to the retro techniques of the era, he’s used live instruments and vintage equipment. With a smooth piano, a laidback doo-wop cadence and gentle guitars laying down the melody, it’s his swooning vocal tone that will get the girls screaming and creates a timeless tune that sounds like a long lost classic gem.

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Music History

Lucky Soul – “No Ti Amo”

From their album “Hard Lines” (2017):

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New Music

The Script – “At Your Feet”

From their upcoming album “Satellites”, to be released on 16 August 2024:

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In The Spotlight

Yasmin Hass – “Won’t Hold My Breath”

Born in Melbourne to an opera singing German mother and a reggae-loving Jamaican father and now based in London, UK, this singer and songwriter is influenced by an eclectic fusion of varied cultures. Raised on diverse musical styles, she first got enamoured by musical theatre star Bernadette Peters. Since she’s honed a blend of soul and reggae and played the Wilderness Festival in 2023. Inspired by Angie Stone, Eva Cassidy and Olivia Dean, she ironically debuted with “Goodbye” in 2021.

Written as an anthem for the heartbroken, her new single reminds us not just to wait for promises to be kept, when we really already know they won’t. Staying true to her musical amalgamation, the song starts with a soft acoustic piano, invoking an Adele-like sense, before it develops into a more upbeat pop soundscape. With a lively percussion and multi-layered harmonies taking the listeners on a sonic expedition, it’s her enchanting voice that adds that special kind of sensory sparkle.

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Music History

Christopher Cross – “Ride Like The Wind”

From his album “Christopher Cross” (1979):

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New Music

Alessia Cara – “Dead Man”

Filled with invigorating, jazz-influenced rhythm and horns, this is the new single by Canadian songbird Alessia Cara:

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