In The Spotlight

Lauren Minear – “Perfect Girl”

Nashville-born and New York-based, this singer and songwriter grew up memorizing lyrics from artists like Eric Clapton and Garth Brooks. She wrote her first song aged 14 and studied piano at the Vanderbilt School of Music. She also worked as a psychotherapist before returning to music. She’s played venues like The Bitter End and reached the semi-final of the International Song Competition twice. Inspired by Alanis Morissette, Joni Mitchell and Dido, she debuted with “Soul Tied” in 2022.

Highlighting the unjust expectation of women to adapt in order to please others, her new single shines a light on the absurdity of what is viewed as ‘perfection’. Starting with a drum drone beat and a swelling synth and leading to the addition of electric guitars and bass plucks, the imposing melody is built on a robotic sounding production. And with a liberating defiance in her striking vocals, this commanding tune blends razor-sharp lyrics with an equally impressive instrumentation.

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Music History

The Cure – “Why Can’t I Be You?”

From their album “Kiss Me Kiss Me Kiss Me” (1987):

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New Music

Morgan Myles – “American Sky”

From her upcoming album “Laced”, to be released on 13 February 2026:

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In The Spotlight

Zee Machine – “Magnetic”

Based in Los Angeles, this flamboyant singer and songwriter was born in Milwaukee but lived in Beijing from the age of 9 to 18. While in school in China his love for music emersed and he started playing guitar. Back in the USA he studied vocal performance at Berklee College Of Music. Since then he’s played at various Pride festivals across the country, as well as Coachella and Lollapalooza. Inspired by Prince, Jeff Buckley and MUNA, he released his debut EP “Brainchemistry” in 2018.

Singing the praises of the electric excitement of falling in love, his new single is a celebration of 80s pop-rock nostalgia. Gently guiding us into his retro sonic world with a mellow synth drone, the song ascends into a neon euphoric soundscape. With invigorating percussion, bouncy bass and soaring electric guitars creating the anthemic, stadium-ready melody, it’s the captivating joy in his convincing vocals and the rich, infectious hooks that make this opulent trip to the 80s sound timeless.

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Music History

Candi Staton – “Run To Me”

From her album “Young Hearts Run Free” (1976):

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New Music

Jack Savoretti – “We Will Always Be The Way We Were”

From his upcoming album “We Will Always Be The Way We Were”, to be released on 10 April 2026:

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