In The Spotlight

Tia Gostelow – “Sour”

Born in Mackay, Queensland, this indigenous Australian singer and songwriter started playing cover gigs in local pubs aged 12. Since then she’s won Triple J’s Indigenous Initiative in 2016 and won two Queensland Music Awards in 2017. She’s also graced many festival stages and played an European tour. Inspired by Taylor Swift, Mumford & Sons and Melody Pool, she debuted with “State Of Art” in 2016.

Narrating an actual occurrence where a guy was flirting with her and she was completely oblivious to his advances, her new single takes her back to her musical roots. Driven by sleek synths and a bustling beat, it’s the lavish guitars and her opulent vocals that give this sunlit synth-pop bop a delectable exuberance and saturates it with fun, summertime vibes that are infectiously sweet.

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Music History

Seal – “Newborn Friend”

From his album “Seal II” (1994):

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New Music

Kay Young – “Tempt Me Not”

From her EP “We Meet At Last” (2023):

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In The Spotlight

Ali Rice – “In The Underground”

Hailing from Bristol, this British singer, songwriter and producer has been creating and releasing his music from the comfort of his bedroom since 2020. Drawing upon his life experiences and interactions with the world, he has developed an honest and poetic lyricism. Inspired by Sam Fender, Kings Of Leon and U2, he debuted his distinctive alt-rock sound on “Wait For The Light To Break” in 2020.

Telling the sensitive story of feeling the desire to repay your parents for everything they’ve done for you, despite not being emotionally or financially able, his new single wraps heartfelt lyrics in a full-bodied rock tune. With rousing drums, soaring electric guitars and his shining, passionate vocals balancing perfectly along the melody, this is an invigorating pop-rock gem with an intimate feel.

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Music History

Tina Turner – “What You Get Is What You See”

From her album “Break Every Rule” (1986):

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New Music

Steffen Morrison – “Respect Yourself”

Sonically super-charged with pure soulful energy, this is the new single by Dutch soul brother Steffen Morrison:

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