In The Spotlight

Maddie Jay – “Stop Me If I’ve Told You This Story”

Originally from Canada and now based in Los Angeles, this talented singer, songwriter and musician started her musical journey with violin lessons as a child. When she was 16 she added the bass. She attended Berklee College of Music in Boston studying jazz bass. After her move to L.A., she started touring with artists such as Remi Wolf and Lorde. Inspired by modern artists as well as vintage influences like The Beach Boys and Harry Nilsson, she released her debut “Mood Swings” in 2020.

Written about the euphoric feeling of realizing that she finally felt comfortable in her own skin, her new single celebrates finding her lost self-esteem and self-confidence. Taken from her, recently released, album “I Can Change Your Mind”, the song starts with a dark retro vibe. With a bobbing beat, moody guitars and a hazy synth, leading to the more sanguine chorus, it’s the misty harmonies and her mesmerizing vocals that take us by the ear into her personal, atmospheric world.

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Music History

Pete Wylie – “Sinful!”

From his album “Sinful” (1986):

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New Music

IDER – “Attachment Theory”

From their upcoming album “Late To The World”, to be released on 21 February 2025:

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In The Spotlight

Madelline – “Training Wheels”

Originally from Connecticut and now based in Montreal, Canada, this bubbly singer and songwriter grew up singing in choirs, playing in a jazz and marching band and performing in musical theatre. She still infuses her music with that theatrical flair, creating an unique pop sound. Since she has performed at the legendary Peppermint Club in Los Angeles, as well as sharing a stage with Em Beihold. Inspired by Tove Lo and Aretha Franklin, she debuted with “Wish I Could See” in 2018.

Singing about investing in your relationship only to find out that to your lover you were merely a placeholder for someone new, her new single captures the emotions caused by realizing you were used instead of loved. A whimsical pop song at its core, the catchy song starts with repetitive synth chords and is soon joined by a driving beat. And with her cheeky, eclectic vocal style narrating the heartbreaking story, this infectious, slightly theatrical, groove is a playful sonic folly.

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Music History

Peter Cox – “Ain’t Gonna Cry Again”

From his album “Peter Cox” (1997):

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New Music

Nia Nadurata – “Souvenirs”

From her EP “Still Living With My Parents” (2025):

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