In The Spotlight

Julia Adrian – “Better In Red”

Originally from Boston and now based in Nashville, this singer and songwriter was born with a love for performing. All through her time at Trinity College she was singing and playing in the school’s musicals. After graduation however she worked for a corporate law firm in New York. Wanting to give music a fair go, she left her job and focused on forging a musical career. Drawing inspiration from Sabrina Carpenter, Julia Michaels and Ariana Grande, she debuted with “Taxi Light” in 2023.

Time to get the halls decked and the bells jingling, because her new single is infused with Christmas cheer. Telling the story about doing everything possible to be together with that special someone, who’s currently far away, on Christmas, lyrically it’s a sweet Hallmark movie. Melodically it starts smooth and mellow. With a laidback rhythm, sleighbells and mild guitar plucks, you can almost hear the snow falling. And with an added oomph and her joyous vocals, this is a merry tune.

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Music History

Jamiroquai – “Cloud 9”

From their album “Automaton” (2017):

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New Music

Debbii Dawson – “The Great Magician”

Radiating glittering 70s disco dancefloor vibes, this is the new single by songstress Debbii Dawson:

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In The Spotlight

Don West – “What Turns You On”

Haling from Sydney, this Australian singer and songwriter was born with soul music running through his veins. He learned to play his Dad’s guitar from the 70s and soul, blues and R&B chords by his brother. His first steps on the path to a musical career was when he joined his brother’s band Sons Of The East as a bassist. After teaming up with producer Kesmar, he began a solo career. Inspired by legends like Bill Withers, Marvin Gaye and Al Green, he debuted with “Money” in 2019.

Created using analogue equipment with real instruments recorded to tape, his new single is a sultry slice of 60s soul. Taken from his recently released, self-titled EP, the song is a silky-smooth, highly polished melody that wouldn’t look out of place in a dark basement club. With hypnotic guitar plucks, a mellow rhythm and soft horns setting the scene, it’s his velveteen, vintage-touched vocals gently stroking your ears, that make this a sensuous love letter to seductive classic soul.

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Music History

Gladys Knight & The Pips – “If I Were Your Woman”

From their album “If I Were Your Woman” (1971):

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New Music

Crash Adams – “Optimist”

From their upcoming EP “Crashing Into Your Living Room Vol.2”, to be released in May 2025:

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