Music History

Janet Jackson – “Love Will Never Do (Without You)”

From her album “Rhythm Nation 1814” (1989):

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New Music

Portugal. The Man – “What, Me Worry?”

From their upcoming ninth album, set to be released in June:

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In The Spotlight

Cerise Valdez – “Things He Likes”

From a young age this rising singer and songwriter knew that she wanted to sing. She started singing aged 6 and followed her sister into singing in a choir, but preferred writing her own songs. She moved to Los Angeles in 2019 and attended Musicians Institute, graduating with a degree in Vocal Performance. With a sound likened to Lennon Stella and BENEE, she debuted with “Disco Baby” in 2021.

By first creating a hazy, alluring soundscape, like a breath-taking sunrise, before bursting to life with an upbeat electronic sparkle, her new single ticks all the right boxes. Singing about the honeymoon phase of a relationship where you spend everything to impress, leaving you in love but broke, it’s the funky rhythm, shiny synths and vivid vocals, that make this a tune you can’t help but like.

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Music History

Dynasty – “Your Piece Of The Rock”

From their album “Your Piece Of The Rock” (1979):

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New Music

Tate McRae – “She’s All I Wanna Be”

From her upcoming debut album, slated for a spring 2022 release:

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In The Spotlight

Benedict Cork – “Miracle”

Born as Benjamin Cork in Hertfordshire, this versatile singer, songwriter and musician grew up in a large art-loving family. He started to play piano aged 8 and landed his first job playing piano in a restaurant aged 15. He’s since supported Emily King and Tom Walker and shared a stage with Stevie Wonder and Lionel Richie. He debuted together with Simon Jefferis on the single “Easy” in 2018.

Performing a musical balancing act by injecting just the right amount of an array of diverse genres, his new single is a present for your ears. First there are some modern electronic effects playing with the notes, before a smooth jazzy guitar and his soulful vocals lay the foundation. Soon the rhythm ascends and is joined by a gospel choir and a poppy melody unfolds, making it sound invigorating.

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