In The Spotlight

Will Pope – “Cold Comfort”

Hailing from Rotherham and now based in London, this British singer and songwriter honed his craft living, studying and performing in the vibrant Chinese city of Beijing. After returning to the UK in 2020 he began releasing original material of a vintage/contemporary blend of folk-pop music. Since then he’s toured nationwide and performed at venues such as St. Pancras Old Church with Alex Francis. Inspired by Jeff Buckley, Nick Drake and Bon Iver, he debuted with “Stormy Seas” in 2021.

Encapsulating the struggle and fatigue caused by a burnout, his new single is driven by a defiance not to give in to it and to keep moving forward. Starting in a more traditional folk style with a mellow bass and soft guitar, he soon adds a bit more volume to the rich production. Bobbing along on the melodic waves, he incorporates a hint of country with twangy slide guitars and cheeky banjo plucks. And with an honest authenticity to his vocals, this intricate tune is full of tender reflection.

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Music History

Carly Simon – “Vengeance”

From her album “Spy” (1979):

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New Music

Jukebox The Ghost – “End Of The Show”

From their upcoming album “Phantasmagorical, Vol.1”, to be released October 2025:

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In The Spotlight

Julia Zahra – “Heaven”

Born in Indianapolis, USA and raised in The Netherlands as Julia van der Toorn, this lauded Dutch singer and songwriter first started taking saxophone lessons and began singing in a band with her brother and the boy next door aged 9. After 5 years they split up and she learned to play the guitar. Since then she’s won The Voice Of Holland in 2013 and The Best Singers Of The Netherlands in 2015. Inspired by artists like John Mayer and Dutch singer Anouk, she debuted with “You And I” in 2014.

Inspiring us to create a little bit of heaven on earth for ourselves and everyone around us every day, her new single encourages some positivity in an otherwise negative world. Wrapping her plea for change in an cushiony-soft, soulful melody, this song gently strokes our ears with laid-back, sunlit notes. With a soothing rhythm, rippling guitars and a touch of smooth horns creating a mellow summer vibe, it’s her enchanting vocals that feed this tune with a tender warmth.

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Music History

Take That – “Why Can’t I Wake Up With You?”

From their album “Everything Changes” (1993):

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New Music

Cat Burns – “Lavender”

From her upcoming album “How To Be Human”, to be released on 31 October 2025:

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