In The Spotlight

Alex Siegel – “Sentimental”

California born and raised, this singer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist’s warm bedroom pop sound took the internet by storm in 2018. He generated 1.5 million stream in a matter of months. He’s worked as a session musician and toured with Malian guitar virtuoso Vieux Farka Touré on keys and Nine Pound Shadow on drums. He was also part of the musical project Waterstrider. Inspired by João Gilberto, Miles Davis and Bill Evans, he released his debut “Headspin” in 2018.

Creating the laidback feeling of a warm sunlit day and reminiscent of the folky songwriters of the time, his new single takes us back to the summers of the 70s. With its mellow rhythm, sweet acoustic guitar and velvety harmonies forging an easygoing melody dipped in silky nostalgia, it’s the airiness and softness of his heartfelt vocals gently bobbing along on the musical airwaves that add a melancholy and wistfulness to this welcoming, feel-good journey to sunny days of yore.

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Music History

Rebecca Ferguson – “Glitter & Gold”

From her album “Heaven” (2012):

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New Music

AJ Mitchell – “One On One”

From his upcoming album “As Far As The Eye Can See”, to be released on 24 January 2025:

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In The Spotlight

Tonia – “Harmony”

Growing up in a musical family in Nottingham, this singer/songwriter started playing the violin and viola aged 6 and the piano soon after. She played viola in the Nottingham Youth Orchestra and had classical singing training. After learning the guitar, she took to songwriting. She moved to Liverpool to study music at LIPA and since played The Cavern Club and supported Say She She on their tour. Inspired by Lianne La Havas, Carole King and Etta James, she debuted with “Flux” in 2021.

Lyrically taking us through the various stages of a breakup, her new single progresses from anger, via confusion, to eventually acceptance. Wrapping the emotive words in a surprisingly upbeat, retro-touched melody, it’s the peppy drums, invigorating bass, bright guitars and cheeky backing harmonies that draw us into her world. And with her imposing vocals taking us from emotion to elation, this infectious pop groove blends tender melancholy with a high-spirited danceability.

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Music History

George Harrison – “Faster”

From his album “George Harrison” (1979):

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New Music

Isabela Merced – “Cuffing Season”

Taking a sugar-sweet, jazzy look at the holidays, this is the new single by singer and actress Isabela Merced:

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