In The Spotlight

BIRTHE – “Grow”

Hailing from Knesselare, this Belgian singer and songwriter started taking music lessons at 6 years young and learned to play the piano and harpsicord. As part of a local cover band, she performed on stage for the first time aged 14. She’s been honing her sound through various bands, local competitions and art school since and played the Gentse Feesten and the Rijvers Festival. Inspired by Amy Winehouse, Stevie Wonder and Elvis Presley, she released her debut “Memories” in 2023.

Drawing inspiration from her own dreams of wanting to be on stage and sing since she was 5, her new single highlights that, despite life’s unavoidable ups and downs, you never have to lose those childhood hopes and dreams. Creating a delectable brew of soul, gospel and pop, the song opens with a joyful piano, a retro organ and a gospel choir. Adding some spirited oomph with the upbeat rhythm and jubilant horns, it’s her soul-infused vocals that make this tune truly stand out.

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Music History

China Crisis – “Saint Saviour Square”

From their album “Diary Of A Hollow Horse” (1989):

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New Music

Runaway June – “He Ain’t My Problem”

Filled with sassy defiance and jubilant country vibes, this is the new single by Runaway June:

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In The Spotlight

Harper O’Neill – “Say My Name If You’re Lonely”

Dallas born and Nashville based, this singer and songwriter grew up in a house brimming with music. She played French horn and drums in her school’s marching band and learned guitar in her mid teens, after being gifted one signed by The Chicks. She studied communications at University, while still performing in bars at weekends. Her career started in earnest after moving to Nashville. Inspired by James Taylor, Bonnie Raitt and Lyle Lovett, she debuted with “No Longer Mine” in 2022.

Although she wrote this song just to create something fun, her new single’s lyrics chronicle the wanting of a lover in a relationship, which you know is not going to last. Starting enticingly slow with a mild guitar just to draw us in, it opens up in a delightful retro melodic merger of pop and country. With a peppy rhythm and a rousing electric guitar solo forging the 60s-touched melody, it’s her playful vocal strength that fuses all elements together into a happiness-inducing groove.

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Music History

After 7 – “Heat Of The Moment”

From their album “After 7” (1989):

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New Music

Emily James – “Maraschino Cherry”

From her EP “The aFtErMaTh” (2024):

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