In The Spotlight

Harper O’Neill – “Say My Name If You’re Lonely”

Dallas born and Nashville based, this singer and songwriter grew up in a house brimming with music. She played French horn and drums in her school’s marching band and learned guitar in her mid teens, after being gifted one signed by The Chicks. She studied communications at University, while still performing in bars at weekends. Her career started in earnest after moving to Nashville. Inspired by James Taylor, Bonnie Raitt and Lyle Lovett, she debuted with “No Longer Mine” in 2022.

Although she wrote this song just to create something fun, her new single’s lyrics chronicle the wanting of a lover in a relationship, which you know is not going to last. Starting enticingly slow with a mild guitar just to draw us in, it opens up in a delightful retro melodic merger of pop and country. With a peppy rhythm and a rousing electric guitar solo forging the 60s-touched melody, it’s her playful vocal strength that fuses all elements together into a happiness-inducing groove.

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Music History

After 7 – “Heat Of The Moment”

From their album “After 7” (1989):

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New Music

Emily James – “Maraschino Cherry”

From her EP “The aFtErMaTh” (2024):

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In The Spotlight

Tyler Mullendore – “Mama Cry”

Hailing from Cape Breton and now based in Halifax, this Canadian singer and songwriter got his start by becoming a finalist on Canadian Idol in 2007. Since he’s also won eOne’s national Big Break songwriting competition. He’s performed at Nova Scotia Music Week in Wolfville and recently in The Carleton and the Marquee Ballroom in Halifax, the latter as part of The Last Waltz spotlight. Inspired by Bob Seger, John Prine and Van Morrison, he released his debut “Make It Through” in 2015.

Written as a plea to a loved one struggling with addiction to get their life back on track, his new single is heartfelt and painfully honest. Taken from his recently released EP “Time Heals Everything”, the song effortlessly blends Americana with classic soul. Starting with an acoustic guitar and joined by an electric guitar and a mellow rhythm, the soothing melody feels like a warm embrace. And with the emotive grit of his vocals, this imposing, heartrending tune is deeply personal.

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Music History

Sybil – “When I’m Good And Ready”

From her album “Good ‘N’ Ready” (1993):

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New Music

Franz Ferdinand – “Night Or Day”

From their album “The Human Fear”, to be released on 10 January 2025:

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