Music History

Lisa Stansfield – “You Can’t Deny It”

From her album “Affection” (1989):

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New Music

Fitz & The Tantrums – “Sway”

Returning after three years with a joyous summertime bop, this is the new single by Fitz & The Tantrums:

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In The Spotlight

Cecilia Castleman – “Lonely Nights”

Based in Nashville, this rising singer and songwriter was born into a family of musicians and raised on a steady diet of diverse music, ranging from Fleetwood Mac to Bonnie Raitt and J.J. Cale. After her parents’ divorce when she was 11, she dealt with her emotions using a guitar and a pen. Though self-taught on guitar, bass and keys, she went to The Blackbird Academy for a studio engineering course.

Describing the feeling of isolation caused by loneliness, her debut single introduces her intricate and emotive songwriting skills. With a sound that is reminiscent of the folk-pop songwriters of the 70s, she’s created an honest melody with a mix of acoustic and electric guitars and a mellow rhythm. And with her honey-sweet vocals singing her poetic lyrics, this luscious tune has a timeless quality.

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Music History

Sting – “The Soul Cages”

From his album “The Soul Cages” (1991):

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New Music

Allison Ponthier – “Hollywood Forever Cemetary”

From her EP “Shaking Hands With Elvis” (2022):

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In The Spotlight

Ina Forsman – “Love Me”

Grown up in Helsinki and now based in Berlin, this Finnish singer and songwriter wanted to be a performer since the age of 6. More recently she added being a musician and learned to play the guitar and piano. She’s performed all over the world, including sharing the stage with Toto and Christina Aguilera at Pori Jazz festival. She debuted her blues, soul and jazz blend on her self-titled album in 2016.

Lyrically narrating the moment when you first tell someone that you love them, her new single wraps her relatable words in a deliciously sweet 60s soul sound. Taken from her upcoming album “All There Is”, expected on June 24th, it’s the upbeat percussion, crisp keys and classic blazing horns that tickle your eardrums, before the heartfelt passion of her vocals make this tune irresistible.

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