Australia and Canada are enormous countries, with equally huge amounts of musical talent. I recommended Blow by Ruby Waters before, and now, I’d like to introduce you to emerging pop singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Grae. Both are just 23 years old, and it looks like their musical paths go in even steps.

Just like Ruby, Emily Gifford (Grae’s real name) released her first EP’s (New Girl and Permanent Maniac, respectively) in 2019 and 2020. Since then, she put out three brand-new tracks, so it looks like a new EP is on its way.

Spinning is her new single. It’s an ode to her dad. Despite its rather high tempo, it’s in fact a dream-pop song with a catchy chorus. The repetitive bass line has a hypnotic effect, just like some songs of Grae’s biggest musical influences, Robert Smith and The Cure.

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Werner Schlosser

I’m a music industry watcher and journalist. Worked at a CD club, a record store chain and was editor in chief of an entertainment trade magazine. Have been in the radio business since 1987, producing and presenting shows. Was music director of several stations. Also, I developed the European Border Breakers Chart, Music Moves Europe Talent Chart and ESNS Chart. CEO of Werner Bros. tekst | uitleg.