In The Spotlight

Soul Grenades – “Suga Mama”

Based in London, this 9-piece multi-national funk-soul collective has been electrifying the live scene and the festival circuit since 2011. Featuring a super-tight rhythm section and a wall of brass, they’ve played renowned venues including The Jazz CafĂ© and The Albert Hall, as well as festivals such as Manchester Jazz Festival and The Great Estate. They’ve also supported artists like Sister Sledge, Geno Washington and George Clinton. They debuted with “Tongue Ain’t Got No Bone” in 2016.

Teasing their upcoming album “Raw Pleasure”, expected on June 6th, their new single is definitely tickling our funky bone. Immediately kicking it into high gear with an insatiable rhythm, fiery horns and vibrant Hammond organ, they create a powerhouse dance-floor filler. With some whimsical lyrics adding a bit of humour, even reaching to an unexpected rap bridge, it’s the cheeky vocals of James Follette that infuse this blazing groove with some red-hot, high-spirited sassiness.

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Music History

The S.O.S. Band – “Borrowed Love”

From their album “Sands Of Time” (1986):

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New Music

Ed Sheeran – “Old Phone”

From his upcoming album “Play”, to be released on 12 September 2025:

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In The Spotlight

Marielle Kraft – “What Do I Do With Happy?”

Hailing from Rhode Island and based in Nashville, this singer and songwriter starting playing guitar aged 16, influenced by talented friends who were jamming together. She began songwriting while in college and expanded her sound with synths and beats. In 2018 she won the Mid-Atlantic Singer-Songwriter Competition. Since she’s shared the stage with Mt. Joy and GIRLI. Inspired by Taylor Swift, Colbie Caillat and Maisie Peters, she released her debut “How Far You Feel” in 2017.

Singing about learning how to accept a life of happiness when you’re used to sadness and pain, her new single shows that being happy sometimes needs some adjusting. Accompanying her emotive lyrical journey is a breezy, yet sparkling pop melody. Easing into the song with a mellow beat and mild synth, she adds a little more oomph in the pre-chorus with warm guitars, before injecting buoyant fun in the dazzling chorus. And with her authentic vocals, this tune is genuine pop candy.

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Music History

Billy Joel – “Big Shot”

From his album “52nd Street” (1978):

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New Music

Alison Goldfrapp – “Find Xanadu”

From her upcoming album “Flux”, to be released on 15 August 2025:

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