In The Spotlight

Tamar Berk – “Drop In The Bucket”

This Cleveland-native singer/songwriter wrote her first song aged 16 and has traveled the country, immersing herself in various genres. From the Chicago garage-rock and punk scene in bands like Starball and Sweet Heat, to Portland, OR’s 60s-inspired band The Pynnacles and 70s-influenced Paradise. Inspired by Thin Lizzy, Elvis Costello and Taylor Swift, she debuted with “Shadow Clues” in 2020.

Although lyrically telling an emotive story about how being patronized and put down by a partner can accumulate until the bucket overflows, her new single wraps it in a retro-dipped tune. Taken from her upcoming album “Tiny Injuries”, expected on August 18th, it’s the crisp synths, pulsating rhythm and sparkling guitars that make this groove a buoyant classic rock/neon pop blend.

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Music History

Kansas – “People Of The South Wind”

From their album “Monolith” (1979):

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New Music

Lily Moore – “Summer”

From her EP “Before I Change My Mind, Again…” (2023):

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In The Spotlight

Mati Gavriel – “Someone To Somebody”

Born in Israel and raised in Germany, this multi-talented singer, songwriter and producer has an imposing musical career. He’s a multi-instrumentalist who mainly works behind the scenes, composing for TV and advertising. As a producer he’s worked with superstars, like Dolly Parton, Jon Batiste and Belinda Carlisle. Solo being an independent artist, he released his self-titled debut album in 2008.

Capturing the ever-evolving nature of human relation-ships, his new single is an intricate melodic brew. Building the track layer by layer, he starts with intriguing violin plucks and a mild beat, before a full string section injects some true audile magic and it all ascends to an imposing orchestral crescendo. And with his enchanting vocals, this riveting blend of retro and modern is truly breathtaking.

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Music History

Stacy Lattisaw – “Million Dollar Babe”

From her album “Sixteen” (1983):

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New Music

Will Joseph Cook – “Fearless Is The Flame”

Drenched in soulful, funkalicious grooves, this is the new single by British singer and songwriter Will Joseph Cook:

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