In The Spotlight

Tiana Khasi – “Good As It Gets”

Based in Melbourne, this Australian singer and songwriter with Samoan-Indian roots grew up listening to a wide variety of music, from R&B and soul to gospel and jazz. A trained jazz vocalist, she forged an unique fusion of soul, jazz and R&B. She was also a member of the band Astro Travellers, opened for the likes of Pip Millett and Mildlife and played festivals like Splendour In The Grass. Inspired by artists like Anita Baker and Erykah Badu, she released her debut “Nuketown” in 2018.

Exploring all various aspects of her multi-cultural identity, her new single chronicles her own experience with peer pressure to succeed. Wrapped in a truly magical blend of late 90s/early 00s R&B and colourful pop, she sparkles from the very first note. With a pulsating rhythm, sleek synths and touches of a steel drum, as well as heavenly R&B backing vocals, the velvety-smooth tune has a seductive quality. And with her charismatic vocals, this jam is full of emotion and moxie.

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Music History

Take That – “I Found Heaven”

From their album “Take That & Party” (1992):

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New Music

Maggie Rogers – “In The Living Room”

Singing about processing the exit of a person from your life, this is the new single by Maggie Rogers:

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In The Spotlight

Harrison Lipton – “Synchronized Swimming”

Born and based in New York City, this singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer already started singing “O Sole Mio” at the top of a jungle gym aged only 2. Although he grew up with his dad’s records of James Brown and Stevie Wonder, he began singing gospel aged 9. Since the start of his career, he’s written and produced for Yot Club and MICHELLE. Drawing wide-ranging inspiration from artists like Sade and Marvin Gaye, he released his solo debut single “Pool” in 2018.

Telling the recognizable tale of a blissful summer romance spent lounging by the pool, his new single is a sultry fusion of jazz, pop and R&B. While lyrically capturing dreamy love within the metaphor of synchronized swimming, he melodically takes us on a smooth, retro-tinged sonic outing. With a gentle percussion, enticing guitar solo and dusty piano setting the flirtatious scene, it’s the honeyed and airy quality of his vocals that make this sweet tune sound truly irresistible.

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Music History

Stephanie Mills – “Something In The Way (You Make Me Feel)”

From her album “Home” (1989):

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New Music

Andreas Moe – “Nothing To Prove”

From his EP “It Takes Me Places” (2024):

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