Hope Winter – “Once In A While (In Love Again)”

Hailing from London, this British singer and songwriter is a self-taught musician, who used music as a coping mechanism for grief and illness she experienced growing up. She left school at 16 in order to focus fully on her songwriting career, releasing songs through social media. Since she’s had songs used for various TV adverts and was appointed Board Director of the famed Ivors Academy. Inspired by Aretha Franklin, Joni Mitchell and D’angelo, she released her debut “Small Talk” in 2025.

Singing about finally allowing herself to fall in love again after a period of feeling jaded about romance, her new single captures the cathartic journey to seeing the beauty of life. With her heartfelt lyrics wrapped in a nostalgically mellow R&B melody, it’s the laidback rhythm, soft keys and warm guitars converging together into a sweet soundscape that create an inviting sonic potpourri. And with her enchanting, ear-stroking vocals, this salubrious smooth groove is an exceptional gem.