Music History

Måns Zelmerlöw – “Brother Oh Brother”

From his album “Stand By For…” (2007):

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New Music

Florrie – “Never Far From Paradise”

From her upcoming album “The Lost Ones”, to be released on 14 June 2024:

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In The Spotlight

Sophia Lanuza – “Ben Rector”

Born in southern Connecticut and based in Los Angeles, this Filipino-American singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist grew up amidst her family’s eclectic musical tastes, ranging from 80s to country. As a teenager she discovered she had a knack for songwriting. She went on to attend the Berklee College of Music and graduated with a songwriting degree. She also wrote for APG L.A. Drawing inspiration from Bruno Major, Tori Kelly and Billy Joel, she debuted with “Borrowed” in 2018.

Singing about dealing with a hurtful breakup seeing her ex ending up with a mutual friend, her new single states that they can have everything, as long as she gets to keep their shared favourite artist Ben Rector for herself. Her poignant lyrics focusing on holding on to her sense of self when life is changing, are beautifully framed in a sparkling pop tune. With a retro-touched rhythm, neon synths and radiant bass, it’s her scintillating vocals that bring the 80s sound into the present.

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Music History

Deacon Blue – “Loaded”

From their album “Raintown” (1987):

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New Music

Devon Cole – “I Got You”

Singing about friendship wrapped in breezy sonic sunshine, this is the new single by Canadian songstress Devon Cole:

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In The Spotlight

Louis Croft – “I’m Going Away”

Haling from Nottingham, this British folk-pop singer and songwriter has been writing and performing since the age of 16. Honing his craft along the way, his first festival he played was the Southwell Folk Festival, followed by The Long Road Country Festival in 2019. He went on to support bands like The Coral and Ocean Colour Scene in 2022 and was featured on BBC Introducing many times. Inspired by Jake Bugg, Johnny Cash and The Beatles, he released his debut “Life Goes On“ in 2021.

Paying tribute to his late Irish grandfather, who went on a journey from Ireland to the UK in search of a new future, his new single is filled with personal tales and shows off his incredible talent for storytelling. Blending bustling folk-pop with spirited Irish music, he forges a Pogues-like frenzied tune. With a frantic percussion and exuberant guitars chasing the melody along, it’s his genuine, joy-filled vocals that will make you want to climb on board of this dance-inducing ditty.

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