As if we need more proof that musicality could very well be genetic, Sophie Simmons, daughter of legendary Kiss member Gene Simmons, has dropped a spectacular first single named Burn Me Down. She’d previously lent her powerhouse vocals to electronic releases and served up some sensational covers, but on Burn Me Down, she goes full speed ahead with her sonorous voice and a dark moody, vigorously scorching brand of pop. And Sophie is already putting together a debut full length album for later this year, too. 

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When French-American duo Freedom Fry delivered luminous jangling bliss in the form of prior single Awake but two weeks ago, they promised far more new music to come. Bruce and Marie make good on that pledge with Songbird, a gentle strumming folk hymn. Dulcet harmonies and worn, weathered charm draw us deep into this tender and heartfelt song of encouragement. When all seems lost, when hope has expired and all feels forlorn, this is the song that will lift us back up. Songbird is exactly what so many of us need right now in the face of all the crushing events happening daily, obliterating our news feeds every second of every hour of every day. We lean on Songbird, as we so often lean on good music to help keep our heads up and our hearts full. Freedom Fry’s stirring new single can also be streamed on Spotify. Re-visit the duo’s prior songs on Soundcloud.

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Alright, who is this Natalie Duncan? Songbird indeed! Listen to this! The English soul singer has an exquisite voice. She performed her tune Songbird for Mahogany Sessions, and wow, what a performance. According to the youtube description, she has just released her debut album Devil In Me (presumably in the UK). I’ll have to check up on her other work!

Alright, did a quick youtube search. Is she the next big British soul “it girl”??? She might be! A little Adele, a little American Alicia Keys, a little Emeli Sande, even a sliver of Winehouse… a great deal of talent… hmm!