In The Spotlight

Nicole Allan – “Madness Of Money”

Originally from Spain and now based in Reading, UK, this singer and songwriter got her start performing on stage in her Spanish home town theatre aged 5. She left school at the age of 16 to start her band Stereo Snakes and pursue her dream. Since then she’s performed with Danny Worsnop of Asking Alexandria and Ian McCulloch of Echo & The Bunnymen fame and played festivals like Readipop. Creating her own Americana sound, she debuted with “Should’ve Known Better” in 2023.

Championing prioritizing life and experience over wealth, her new single reminds us that money isn’t everything and that joy and happiness are the ultimate goal. Blending her Americana sound with a passionate blues layer, the song starts soft with a mellow guitar, but soon explodes with an authentic intensity. With a driving beat, soaring guitars and a bit of blues grit in her spirited vocals, this upbeat groove shines a light on the true fulfilment found beyond material riches.

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Music History

The Stranglers – “Always The Sun”

From their album “Dreamtime” (1986):

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New Music

ELIZA – “Anyone Else”

Returning with her first new music in 2 years, this is the new single by British songbird ELIZA:

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In The Spotlight

Ventrelles – “It’s In The Papers”

Based in Manchester, this British band consists of Phil Knox, Connor Long, Paul Mawhinny and Gaykord Knott. Their name came to Phil in 2014 when living in Chicago and is derived from the local travelcard Ventra and the L-train. Since their inception they’ve played various venues like The Victoria Inn as well as festivals such as Glastonbury and the Confessional Festival. Inspired by Phil Spector, Pale Fountains and Echo & The Bunnymen, they debuted with “She’s Got It Down” in 2017.

Capturing a restless energy balancing reminiscing with progressing forward, their new single blends a touch of euphoria with a taste of psychedelia. Rooted in a 90s-dipped Mancunian Britpop sound, the song adds their own contemporary edge to it. With summery guitars, steady drums and Isabella Baker’s violin adding a multitude of sonic layers to the wistful melody, it’s the rich, emotion-filled vocals that make this laid-back indie-pop groove light up even the darkest of days.

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Music History

Gloria Gaynor – “Honey Bee”

From her album “Never Can Say Goodbye” (1975):

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New Music

Kensington – “Call You Home”

From their album “First Rodeo” (2025):

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