In The Spotlight

Erin LeCount – “The Cinema”

Raised in Chelmsford, this British singer and songwriter grew up in a creative and artistic household. Her mother was a professional ballet dancer and watching her sparked her love of performing. Self-taught, she wrote her first song aged 8. In 2017 she became a finalist on The Voice Kids. She’s performed at festivals such as Montreux Jazz Festival and The Great Escape. Inspired by artists like Kate Bush, Imogen Heap and Fiona Apple, she released her debut single “Killing Time” in 2022.

Written during a time she experienced a creative block, her new single explores the bittersweet feeling of encountering incredible music or films and feeling resentment and envy instead of enjoying them. Taken from her recently released EP “PAREIDOLIA (Deluxe)”, this song is an imposing synth-pop tour-de-force. Layering analog synths, a tight electronic beat and classic acoustic piano forging a punchy backdrop, it’s her expressive stacked vocals that make this an infectious groove.

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Dan Sultan – “Forgiveness”

Hailing from Melbourne, this Australian singer and songwriter was born to an Arrernte/Gurindji mother and grew up surrounded by the indigenous culture. He started playing guitar aged 4 and wrote his first song aged 10. Although he started in a punk band, he chose the blues and roots his dad showed him. He’s played festivals like Splendour In The Grass and Byron Bay Bluesfest. Inspired by Jimi Hendrix, Sam Cooke and Buddy Holly, he debuted with “Your Love Is Like A Song” in 2006.

Showing the importance of forgiveness and letting go of past regrets, his new single highlights how not to run away from old mistakes but to accept them. Taken from his upcoming album “Little Miracles”, expected on October 23rd, this anthemic song blends classic rock with gospel-tinged soul and a stadium-sized, Coldplay vibe. With imposing drums, soaring orchestral strings and gritty electric guitars filling the euphoric melody, it’s his weathered vocals that give this groove true gravitas.

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Robyn Ashley – “Stand By You”

Based in Edmonton, this Canadian singer and songwriter was raised on a steady diet of country and with a passion for music as a whole. Despite spending her childhood taking music lessons and singing in school choirs, a lack of confidence sent her to a corporate job. At 27 she decided to pursue her musical dreams. Since then she’s played festivals like Calgary Stampede, venues like The King Eddy and opened for George Canyon. She released her debut “Sweet Goodbye” in 2023.

Singing about being there for the people you love when times are tough, her new single celebrates unconditional support and boundless loyalty. Accompanying the personal lyrics is an authentic country-pop melody with organic instrumentation. With warm acoustic guitars, steady heartbeat rhythm and soft atmospheric keys blending into a sonic embrace, it’s her multi-layered vocals ranging from intimate to powerful that make this heartwarming tune feel like you’re not alone.

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Wyn Starks – “Coco”

Hailing from Minneapolis, this singer and songwriter grew up using music to overcome his shyness. He often hid behind the couch with earphones on dissecting songs by Whitney and Mariah. At 13 he joined his church’s gospel choir and later became a contestant on Season 17 of America’s Got Talent, reaching the semi-finals. He’s played festivals like Reeperbahn and venues like The Hotel Cafe. Inspired by Marvin Gaye, Boyz II Men and Sam Cooke, he debuted with “Circles” in 2019.

Written as a tribute to African roots and the black women who raised him, his new single celebrates black identity, resilience and self-worth. Blending R&B and dreamy pop with a joyful afrobeat, this song is a cultural sonic amalgam. Starting with a hypnotic rhythm and leading to a joyful chorus, the melody is enriched with a shimmering synth and bustling beat. Tasting the R&B on a bed of traditional influences, it’s his warm, soulful vocals that make this sunlit groove an empowering gem.

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Nia Nadurata – “Some Changes”

Raised in Toronto, this Filipino-Canadian singer and songwriter grew up in a musical household, with a singer mom and a piano teaching grandmother who taught her. She performed for the first time aged 9 and later attended high school at Etobicoke School of the Arts. Since the start of her career she’s played festivals such as NXNE and Departure and famed venues like The Drake Hotel and Lee’s Palace. Inspired by Amy Winehouse, Sade and Brandy, she debuted with “Drive Faster” in 2023.

Chronicling the transition turning 25 brings, her new single navigates the reality of emerging adulthood, personal growth and shedding past bad habits. Lyrically tackling the evolution from youth to adult, this vibrant song is 90s-influenced indie-pop with delicious R&B flavors. With a punchy beat, groovy bass and crisp electric guitar strums giving the modern melody a hint of nostalgia, it’s her soulful, conversational vocals that give a level of lush intimacy to this bustling, infectious tune.

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Tiny Habits – “Belt Loop”

Based in Boston, this folk-pop trio consists of Maya Rae, Cinya Khan and Judah Mayowa. They first met studying at the Berklee College of Music in 2022. Introduced by mutual friends, they decided to try to sing together and found a shared musical chemistry. They’ve played festivals like Newport Folk Festival, venues such as The Troubadour and opened for Noah Kahan and James Taylor. Inspired by Fleetwood Mac, Bon Iver and Lizzy McAlpine, they debuted with “Hemenway” in 2022.

Exploring the anxiety felt about being intimate with a new lover after a distressing breakup, their new single captures the conflict between staying present in the new relationship while still dealing with the ghost of the previous one. Taken from their album “Keepers”, expected August 28th, this rich song is a smooth and soulful R&B melody. With a polished rhythm, satiny guitars and jazzy horns laying the foundation, it’s their intimate vocal stacks that make this groove sound irresistible.

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