In The Spotlight

Lew Apollo – “No Room In Hell”

Born and raised in rural Minnesota, this singer and songwriter grew up on a steady diet of the music his parents played like Bob Dylan and The Beatles. At 15 he picked up the guitar and discovered Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan in his dad’s CD collection, leading him to blues. A move to Austin later he expanded his craft with rock and soul as well as writing lyrics about mental health. Inspired by Hozier, Leon Bridges and Labrinth, he released his debut “Trouble On My Mind” in 2023.

Singing about the complex realisation that beauty and pain can blur together, his new single is a rose-tinted dreamscape inspired by the band Jungle. Taken from his upcoming album “Fool’s Gold”, expected on August 8th, this song is a soft amalgamation of mellow soul, velvety funk and a touch of Latin flavours. Starting with a bouncy beat and a fresh acoustic guitar, it’s joined by peppy, honey-dipped keys. And with his soothing vocals, we’re floating through his seemingly rosy world.

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Music History

Marcia Hines – “What A Bitch Is Love”

From her album “Take It From The Boys” (1981):

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New Music

DE’WAYNE – “June”

From his upcoming album “June”, to be released on 30 July 2025:

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In The Spotlight

Jessica Lá Rel – “Trademark”

Based in Chicago, this award-winning singer and songwriter began singing at the age of 10. She trained in opera for 4 years, starred in musical theatre productions and sang in rock bands and choirs. She started her musical career after graduating Stanford University. Since then she’s earned a Best R&B song award at the 2019 Independent Music Awards and she’s opened for artists such as Macklemore, Omarion and Angelique Kidjo. She released her debut EP “Four Freedoms” in 2016.

Celebrating our own personal trademarks of joy and soul, her new single jubilates our uniqueness and individuality. Taken from her recently released album “Three Sisters”, the song is an exuberant blend of joyous soul and elated gospel. Teasing the senses from the start with a cheeky piano and exulted hand claps, the melody unfolds with an energetic rhythm and funky wah-wah guitars. And with spirited horns and her powerful vocals, this bubbly groove is pure sonic indulgence.

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Music History

Sting – “After The Rain Has Fallen”

From his album “Brand New Day” (1999):

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New Music

Amy Macdonald – “Forward”

From her upcoming album “Is This What You’ve Been Waiting For?”, to be released on 11 July 2025:

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