In The Spotlight

Mereki – “Wake Up Dead”

Born in Australia and now based in the UK, this vibrant singer and songwriter has been on the music scene for over a decade. She grew up listening to the likes of Angelique Kidjo, Roxy Music and INXS. As well as writing songs for other artists, she’s fronted Goldroom and later performed with Flight Facilities on their North American Tour. She debuted her solo sound on “Blue Lake” in 2013.

With deeply personal lyrics telling the story of finding peace in a dreamworld, but feeling scared of life after waking up, her new single travels musically from a sleepy state to a vivid soundscape. Taken from her album “Death Of A Cloud”, the track starts mellow, slow and enchanting, before waking up with a Fleetwood Mac-like vitality. And with her verdant vocals, this luscious jam is a sonic dream.

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Music History

Huey Lewis & The News – “I Want A New Drug”

From their album “Sports” (1983):

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New Music

Stacey Ryan – “Bad For Me”

From her EP “I Don’t Know What Love Is” (2023):

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In The Spotlight

Duke & Goldie – “Rocky Mountain Feeling”

Initially from Toronto, Eric “The Duke” Duquette and Jena “Goldie” Gogo toured Canada and the US as members of the band Blue Sky Miners. Moving to Protection Island of the coast of Vancouver in 2020, where they reconnected with nature, Jena began honing her songwriting skills and Eric created a 60s and 70s-inspired country-folk sound. They released their debut song “Courage” earlier this year.

Inspired by the feeling of calmness generated by seeing the Rocky Mountains from a tour van many years ago, their new single celebrates the healing energy of mother nature. Expertly blending retro rock with a touch of country and a dash of folk, it’s the invigorating rhythm, the mix of both electric and steel guitars and the warmth of their storytelling vocals, that make this an earthy tune.

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Music History

Gin Wigmore – “Black Sheep”

From her album “Gravel And Wine” (2011):

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New Music

Jeangu Macrooy – “Space”

Bursting with insatiable funkalicious vibes, this is the new single by Dutch funkateer Jeangu Macrooy:

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