In The Spotlight

Justin Nozuka – “Vanish”

Born in New York and raised in Toronto, this singer-songwriter grew up in a very artistic family. His mother is actress Holly Sedgwick, his aunt is actress Kyra Sedgwick and his brother George is an R&B singer. He started singing aged 12 and learned to play the guitar. He studied at Etobicoke School of the Arts and played festivals like Glastonbury and Fuji Rock and venues like The Opera House. Inspired by Lauryn Hill, Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder, he debuted with “After Tonight” in 2007.

Singing about giving someone unconditional support and helping them to let go of their painful past, his new single focuses on healing and moving forward from previous errors. Taken from his upcoming EP “Last Light”, expected later this year, the song is an intimate blend of neo-soul and folk. With an organic production of a gentle acoustic guitar, subtle drums and ambient synths, the warm melody has a cozy vibe. And with his soft, emotive vocals, this is a dulcet, inspiriting tune.

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Music History

Mica Paris – “I Wanna Hold On To You”

From her album “Whisper A Prayer” (1993):

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New Music

Eli “Paperboy” Reed – “Like We Used To”

From his upcoming album “Getting There”, to be released on 11 September 2026:

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In The Spotlight

Robyn Ottolini – “Better Not To Know”

Born in Uxbridge, this Canadian singer-songwriter spent most of her childhood outside in the rural countryside. Despite not growing up in a musical family, there was always country music playing. Although initially getting piano lessons at 8, she started to write music aged 13 and taught herself to play the guitar at 14. She’s played venues like The Bluebird Cafe and opened for Shania Twain. Inspired by Faith Hill, Kacey Musgraves and The Chicks, she debuted with “Where We’re At” in 2018.

Following the struggle of moving on from a painful breakup when you’re constantly confronted with reminders and small town gossip, her new single reminds us that true healing requires cutting your ex out of your life. Taken from her recently released album “A Safe Place To Land”, this song is a cinematic country-pop ballad. Built around an acoustic guitar, it’s the pulsating rhythm, ambient steel guitar and her raw conversational vocals that make this heartfelt tune irresistible.

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Music History

Stevie Wonder – “Love Light In Flight”

From the soundtrack of the movie “The Woman In Red” (1984):

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New Music

Nicole Atkins – “Trippin’ On Teardrops”

From her upcoming album “Drama”, to be released on 18 September 2026:

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