In The Spotlight

Carter Vogel – “Say My Name”

Originally from Baltimore and now based in Los Angeles, this singer and songwriter began piano lessons at the age of 7. He joined his school’s jazz band and at 13 he wrote his first original song. He studied Music Business and Songwriting at Berklee College of Music. Since he’s worked as a session musician playing piano, bass and guitar, toured the US and UK and opened for Scouting For Girls. Inspired by Stevie Wonder, John Legend and Alicia Keys, he debuted with “Pull Me Close” in 2019.

Exploring the electric spark felt between two lovers who are very aware of each others attraction, his new single wraps intimate lyrics in a playful, nostalgic melody. Effortlessly blending pop, soul, R&B and a touch of funk, this song is a sultry, yet exhilarating, slow jam. With the warmth of the bass line, sleek rhythm and mellow keys laying down the smouldering tune, it’s the velvety, Sade-like tone in his alluring vocals that make this silky smooth groove a soothing, old-school delight.

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Music History

Sister Sledge – “Frankie”

From their album “When The Boys Meet The Girls” (1985):

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New Music

Jalen Ngonda – “Doctrine Of Love”

From his upcoming album “Doctrine Of Love”, to be released on 5 June 2026:

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In The Spotlight

Ava Valianti – “Sophomore Slump”

Hailing from Newbury, this talented singer and songwriter started writing original songs at the age of 9. Also a multi-instrumentalist, she’s proficient on guitar, piano and ukulele. Since the start of her career she’s been recognized by the International Acoustic Music Awards and the Unsigned Music Awards among others. She’s opened for artists like Andrew Duhon and The Strumbellas. Inspired by Elvis Costello, Olivia Rodrigo and Lana Del Rey, she debuted with “Bubble Wrap” in 2023.

Singing about the crushing emotions felt when you fail publicly, humiliate yourself and cry in from of people you’d rather hadn’t seen that, her new single captures the need to keep laughing and moving on no matter what. Driven by a punchy drum, the instrumentation around it has a gentle feel, before it gets to the bustling chorus. Filled with a pop-rock fierceness, it’s the sprightly keys, dynamic guitars and her charismatic vocals that make this cathartic groove sound empowering.

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Music History

Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers – “Into The Great Wide Open”

From their album “Into The Great Wide Open” (1991):

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New Music

EMELINE – “Against The Gates”

From her album “Emotional Virgin” (2026):

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