In The Spotlight

Cherise Michelle – “Flatline”

Hailing from Gary, Indiana and now based in Los Angeles, this singer and songwriter grew up with gospel harmonies and classical voice training. She studied Ethnomusicology at the University of California, Berkeley, exploring black musical traditions. Since she’s opened for Lucky Daye and Coi Leray and performed at venues like Breaking Sound: LA and festivals like Juneteenth In The Park. Inspired by Chaka Khan, Aretha Franklin and Mariah Carey, she debuted with “MoonGirl” in 2018.

Stemming from observing the world and capturing fleeting intimacies, her new single is about giving enough pause to notice the world around you and not take it for granted. Creating a deliciously warm, 90s R&B vibe with just a touch of jazz, the song starts with a mellow mood. With a laid-back rhythm, soft keys and soothing brass emulating life’s ebbs and flows, it’s her Sade-infused velvety vocals and Jian J’s rap bridge that make thisĀ  silky smooth groove stand out like a tender gem.

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Music History

Kansas – “Carry On Wayward Son”

From their album “Leftoverture” (1976):

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New Music

Diana Vickers – “Ice Cream”

Returning with new music after 12 years, this is the new single by British X-Factor alum Diana Vickers:

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In The Spotlight

Nathan Sykes – “Butterflies”

Born in Gloucester, this British singer and songwriter began singing at 6 years young and attended Sylvia Young Theatre School from 11. In the early 00s he won various singing competitions and in 2004 entered the national selection in order to represent the UK at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest. He became member of the successful band The Wanted in 2009 and when the band went on hiatus in 2014 he started a solo career. He released his solo debut single “Kiss Me Quick” in 2015.

Describing the sheer joy of feeling butterflies in your stomach when falling in love, his new single perfectly captures the nervous giddiness that overwhelms you. Taken from his upcoming album “Ultraviolet”, to be released on October 17th, the song has a delightfully nostalgic pop vibe. First teasing our ears with a synth and guitar strums creating a soft soundscape, it opens up with a laidback rhythm and a glittering pop sparkle. And with his alluring vocals, this is a sophisticated tune.

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Music History

Janet Jackson – “When I Think Of You”

From her album “Control” (1986):

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New Music

Curtis Harding – “The Power”

From his album “Departures & Arrivals: Adventures Of Captain Curt” (2025):

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