Always doing things her own way, RoseeLu has always been a loner. Knowing that, you won’t be surprised she released her first two singles via the DIY route. Those two tracks were enough for Universal Denmark to discover her. They must have promised her big things, for almost contrary to her nature, she decided to sign with the largest record company of the world. Quite honestly: it will be hard for the label not to deliver on its promises. RoseeLu is a huge talent and a potential superstar. All the label has to do, is tell the world about her.

I’ve been praising her major label debut, Playing Alone, extensively last March. Got Me Feeling Like This is only the third Universal release from the 20-year-old Copenhagener. The opening notes bear some resemblance to Top Of The World by The Carpenters, while RoseeLu probably doesn’t even know the song. The rest of the track however has more of a ‘90s feel than the sound of the ‘70s.

Got Me Feeling Like This is an energetic tune, thanks to driving guitars, and a four-to-the-floor beat that could’ve been programmed by Butch Vig for a Garbage hit. Garbage the band, that is. During the first 40 seconds, the song is rather understated, but along the way it builds into a euphoric chorus. Throughout, RoseeLu’s vocals have a Billie Eilish-like nonchalance, but with more of a sparkle to it. This might very well be the voice of the next generation.

About the lyrical content, the singer says: “Although I’m still rather young, I’ve experienced being madly in love. I’ve also experienced the type of love where you end up losing yourself and lack the ability to be true to your own values. And even though it’s a hard farewell, sometimes you just have to do it in order to return to yourself again. This song was made only with the intention of letting these feelings go – make them free and give them the space they need.”

Lastly, one piece of advice: with a huge international career at her fingertips, it might be time for RoseeLu to start communicating via her socials in English. Could someone please forward this tip to her? Thank me later 😉

Recommended as well:
RoseeLu – Playing Alone

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I’m a long-time fan of Cold War Kids. Ever since the release of their debut album Robbers And Cowards, to be precise. Almost exactly 15 years later (on 24 September), the Californian rock band will put out their ninth record: New Age Norms 3. As you can tell from its title, this will be the final episode in a trilogy they started in 2019.

Founding members Nathan Willett and Matt Maust are still with the quintet. Since the mid ‘10s, they’re accompanied by Joe Plummer, Matthew Schwartz and David Quon. Originally best-known for their bluesy rock sound, their music has become decidedly ‘lighter’ in recent years. New single What You Say can even be described as danceable. And still, it’s immediately recognizable as a Cold War Kids-tune, not in the least because of Willett’s unique soulful vocals.

He says of the track: “I think all of us want to reveal ‘our full selves’ to someone who truly understands. But when we do we expose ourselves to judgment, to criticism. So we don’t wanna give ourselves away too easily. That’s why poetry is awesome, it’s not politicizing, it speaks to our deeper, universal stuff. What you say is a big deal, your words have power.”

Recommended as well:
Cold War Kids – So Tied Up (feat. Bishop Briggs)
Cold War Kids – Love Is Mystical

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In a world where over 60.000 tracks are added to Spotify every day, it’s hard to avoid bands being overlooked. That’s not a problem, as long as these are the shite bands. Hawke however aren’t anywhere near this category. Yet, I’ve got a feeling they’re flying under the radar. Very wrongly so.

Irish friends Richie Power (vocals/keyboards) and Eoghan MacMahon (vocals/guitar) are currently based in London. An inspiring city, apparently, for Halfway To Toronto is their fourth single of the year so far. With an intro that reminds me a bit of Marillion’s Cover My Eyes (Pain And Heaven), this is another anthemic track that begs to be played live.

‘Halfway to Toronto’ being somewhere in the Atlantic Ocean, seen from their new hometown, let’s hope Hawke manage to keep their feet dry!

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Hawke – Pinch Me (Am I Dreaming?)

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