Category: New Music

This Birdy Can Really Sing

New Music

“Birdy” has released a new single called Raincatchers. The song is the first preview of the English singer-songwriter’s upcoming fifth studio album, Portraits, which is due for release in July.

Jasmine van den Bogaerde (Birdy) learned to play the piano at the age of seven, and began writing her own music when she was eight. She won the music competition “Open Mic UK” in 2008 at the age of 12. The stage name “Birdy” comes from the nickname her parents gave her as a baby because she opened her mouth like a little bird when being fed.

Birdy’s Raincatchers is new this week on RadiJohan.

A Symptom of Being Human

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“Shinedown” are an American rock band from Jacksonville, Florida, formed in 2001. They have released seven studio albums to date, including their latest, Planet Zero. They are no strangers to success and hold the record of most number 1’s in the 40 year history of the “Billboard Mainstream Rock Songs Chart.”

Shinedown’s lead singer, Brent Smith, believes their latest single, A Symptom of Being Human, to be the most important song off the Planet Zero album.

 “A Symptom Of Being Human is a deep breath in the face of an ever-changing world. Everyone’s story is different. As human beings, we are all unique, and that’s what makes us individuals. We will all experience highs, and lows in our lifetime. We will all be put to the test, and the challenges of everyday life. So embrace it, don’t run away from it. Live every moment to the fullest, and don’t worry… It’s all just a symptom of being human.”

A Symptom of Being human by Shinedown is new this week on RadiJohan

Introducing Mimi

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British singer and songwriter Amelia Webb, who is now better known by her stage name “Mimi Webb,” graduated from the renowned Brighton Music College. She became known in 2020 via social media platform “TikTok” with her song “Before I Go.” When a TikTok star, Charli D’Amelio, used the song in two of her videos, it became a useful stepping stone for Mimi as the song managed to reach 111.2 million Tik Tokkers.

In January 2023, Mimi Webb received a nomination for “Best New Talent” ahead of the 2023 Brit Awards. Her debut album Amelia was released last month and her latest single, Freezing, is new this week on RadiJohan.

Last in Line Brings Rock Off The Top Shelf

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“Last in Line” are a British rock band formed in 2012 by former members of the original lineup of “Dio” after the death of singer Ronnie James Dio in 2010. The band’s name comes from the 1984 Dio album The Last in Line. Guitarist Vivian Campbell, who also plays with Def Leppard, explained how Last in Line likes to record their music:

“With Last in Line, just as we did with Dio, we cut the basic tracks live. “It’s important for us to capture the energy of the syncopation of playing together in real time – much like the energy of a live show. This record represents the best of both worlds: the spirit of an energetic band performance, and the more reflective and nuanced qualities of our individual performances, too.”

Ghost Town is the first single released from Last in Line’s new album Jericho.Lead singer Andrew Freeman commented:

“The song for me describes breaking a cycle from different perspectives. On a personal level it could be family, career or life expectations, putting a person in an unwanted or unwelcome space. On a grander scale it addresses government expectations. Nonsensical, unethical ideas and laws that become the norm, while turning a blind eye to larger problems.”

Ghost Town by “Last in Line” is new this week on RadiJohan.

An Introduction to Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s New Album

New Music

Sophie Ellis-Bextor first came to prominence in 2000 with the release of her number one hit single Groovejet (If This Ain’t Love). Her 2001 debut album, Read My Lips, cracked the top 10 in a number of countries and included the hits Take Me Home, Murder On The dance Floor and Get Over You. While the albums that followed have not been quite as successful world-wide, Sophie has continued to score top 10 albums in Scotland and the UK.

Her first new studio album in more than six years, Hana, is due for release in June. The single Breaking The Circle is the first introduction to Sophie’s new album. She says:

“Breaking The Circle is inspired by those late-night moments you have, where you question everything and feel a buzz of adrenaline about what tomorrow might bring. It’s urgent and dramatic and optimistic… the perfect introduction to the new album.”

Breaking The Circle by Sophie Ellis-Bextor is new this week on RadiJohan.

Introducing Meg Myers

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Meg Myers is an American singer-songwriter who, a few days shy of her 20th birthday, made the decision to move to Los Angeles to pursue a career in music. She lived in a studio apartment with her then-boyfriend, got a job as a waitress at a coffee shop in Hollywood, and performed whenever she could secure a gig.

She released her first EP, Daughter in the Choir, in 2013 and her debut album, Sorry, in 2015. On April 27, 2018, Myers released the song “Numb” as the lead single from her second album, Take Me to the Disco, which was our introduction to Meg’s music on RadiJohan.

Her third studio album, TZIA, was released a few weeks ago. The single, My Mirror, is new this week on RadiJohan.

Introducing Seventh Crystal

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In recent years Sweden has produced more than its fair share of top quality melodic rock. Formed in 2019 Göteborg based “Seventh Crystal” started as the solo project of singer “Kristian Fyhr” but soon became a full 6 piece rock band. They have followed up their well received 2021 debut album, Delirium, with the recently released Wonderland, a collection of 10 new songs rich on melody with many strong guitar solos.

In The Mirror, a strong ballad on the album, is new this week on RadiJohan.

The Manchester Orchestra From America

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“Manchester Orchestra” is an American band from Atlanta, formed in 2004. Although not from Manchester they are named after the English city. They’ve recently released the lead single of The Valley of Vision, their new studio album. According to the band the piano-laden song, called The Way, illustrates the journey of losing one’s mind and finding it again. With seven albums under their belt it may be time for this band to become more widely known.

The Way by “Manchester Orchestra” is new this week on RadiJohan.

East Side Girls – Part of a Misspent Youth

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“Tuk Smith & The Restless Hearts” return to RadiJohan this week with another track from their latest album, Ballad of A Misspent Youth. After the foot-stomping title track and the superb ballad Everybody Loves You When You’re Dead, the Nashville-based rock band highlight the escapades of many a poor boy trying to gain entry into the hearts of those untameable “East Side Girls.”

Girls On The East Side Of Town by Tuk Smith & The Restless Hearts is new this week on RadiJohan

Introducing The BossHoss

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The BossHoss are a German band from Berlin, formed in 2004, They originally started by making country and western style cover versions of famous pop, rock and hip hop songs. That included the cowboy clichés in clothing such as cowboy hats, sleeveless T-shirts and large sunglasses. Their success to date has mostly been confined to Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

The band’s new album, Electric Horsemen, will be released in May. For their latest single, You, the group has teamed up with Dutch country and pop rock singer-songwriter Ilse DeLange.

You is new this week on RadiJohan.