Mariam Davina’s new single, ‘Couldn’t Imagine’, is a heartfelt Christian ballad, a love song of gratitude to Jesus. It honours His sacrifice, constant presence, and faithful friendship. More than a Saviour, he’s a Friend who carries our burdens and loves without limits. Life without him is unimaginable.
Mariam draws inspiration from artists such as Mary Mary, Tamela Mann, Kierra Sheard, Koryn Hawthorne and Ahjah Walls. Growing up leading worship and ministering regularly in church, this shaped her distinctive style, her confident stage presence and developed her vocals into the powerful sound she exhibits today. Attending Elam, for college helped her solidify knowledge as an artist and in navigating the music industry.
‘Couldn’t Imagine’ is now available across all leading music platforms. Why not listen below
LAVENDINE’s new album, ‘Deep Blue’ signifies the fragility and resilience of the human spirit. When you’re in the deep end, where your feet no longer touch the ocean floor, you loose all sense of control – but somehow, faith kicks in and you confidently go with the flow, guiding through any obstacles that life presents.
Acclaimed producer Mark Needham – who has worked with The Killers, Fleetwood Mac, Imagine Dragons – helped bring Lavendine’s vision to life. He shaped the evolving facets of their indie rock identity into a submerged, immersive soundscape that feels dark but somehow filled with optimism. This tension is particularly evident in ‘Waterless Cloud’ and ‘I Won’t Love You’, which both celebrate the liberation that comes with breaking free from toxic, damaging relationships. Meanwhile, ‘Diamonds in the Sky’ offers a sense of uplift, chronicling the empowerment that comes from letting go of the past and reaching for a brighter future.
Though Lavendine—made up of sisters Jacy and Jana Ayers—have already cemented their place in the U.S. Adult Contemporary scene with three Top 25 singles on the Mediabase and Billboard AC charts (‘Rapture,’ ‘Open Up a Window,’ and ‘Here to You’), ‘Deep Blue’ may be their most vulnerable and unfiltered work yet. The album captures the highs and lows that have shaped them, inviting listeners to step into their world and connect with the experiences that helped forge their strength.
‘Deep Blue’ is now available on all major music platforms. Dive in and experience their world below…
Must listens: City Lights, I Won’t Love You, Diamonds In The Sky,
Swedish EDM artist HANDSHAKE IN SPACE returns with a strong and meaningful new single, ‘Feel This Free,’ released last Saturday, 11th October, on National Coming Out Day. In a year when LGBTQ+ rights are being challenged worldwide, HANDSHAKE IN SPACE sees it as especially important to release this song as a celebration of the power of love and freedom.
Composed by HANDSHAKE IN SPACE, with lyrics and melody by Tim Heller, ‘Feel This Free’ combines a driving kick drum with a warm heartbeat, emphasizing the theme of freedom and the strength found in loving openly and without fear. With lyrics like “All I’m ever gonna need / Is a kick drum and your heart beat” and repeated choruses urging to Feel this free, the song captures a feeling of rebellion, community, and courage.
‘Feel This Free’ is an anthem for anyone fighting to be themselves, a call to not let any rules or obstacles stop love. With an uplifting message and danceable beats, the song is equally a celebration of freedom as it is a reminder of the importance of solidarity and acceptance.
HANDSHAKE IN SPACE has become a voice in the Swedish EDM scene with previous releases, and this single strengthens messages of hope and resilience during a time when they are needed more than ever.
A tribute to love, freedom, and feeling free, ‘Feel This Free’ is on all major streaming platforms…why not check it out below…
Canadian singer-songwriter GENA PERALA unveils her latest single, ‘Lucky One’, the fourth release from her upcoming 12-track album ‘Somewhere New’.
Equal parts biting, vulnerable, and defiant, ‘Lucky One’ dives headfirst into the contradictions of being human—too much of everything, not enough of anything, and somehow still finding a way to laugh through it all. With brutally honest lyrics like, “Drink too much, smoke too much, fuck just enough, talk too much,” Perala captures that razor-thin line between self-destruction and self-awareness. It’s raw, it’s self-exposing, and it’s delivered with a dark wit that cuts deep.
The song’s cover art features a striking photograph of Perala’s mother and godmother, taken during their days on the carnival circuit in the 1970s. For Perala—who spent her own childhood traveling with her family from town to town under the lights of the carnival—this image isn’t just a nod to the past. It’s a metaphor. A reminder of what “luck” really means in a place where the games are rigged, the odds are stacked, and people still show up, coin in hand, hoping for a win.
That same tension—between hope, illusion, and survival—runs straight through ‘Lucky One.’
The chorus lands like both confession and anthem: “I’ve never been a sad girl, turning into such a sad world / I’ve never been the lucky one, count my blessings zero to some.”
While Perala has always acknowledged her blessings, she’s not afraid to admit that optimism doesn’t come easy. In a world that so often feels tragic and unjust, holding on to any kind of hope means confronting grief, loss, and all the spaces in between. ‘Lucky One’ lives in that uneasy emotional terrain—where joy and sorrow coexist without cancelling each other out.
“I’ve never really been the lucky one,” Perala reflects. “But maybe that’s the point—there’s strength in still showing up, still playing, even when the odds are against you.”
Following the momentum of her earlier singles, ‘Lucky One’ further cements Perala’s reputation for fearless storytelling and for finding beauty in life’s hardest truths. It’s not just a song—it’s a statement. One that reminds us that sometimes, showing up is its own kind of win.
NEW LEASE MUSIC has unearthed some of the raw talent from true Troubadours of late – first with Nick Edwards, whose 2024 EP ‘Live At Yellow Arch’ currently holds the blog’s Album of the Week title over on Instagram. Then there’s Ben Reel whose single ‘I Will’, offers a rich fusion of indie rock, soul and disco, with an intimate, singer-songwriter feel.
Now the blog introduces the remarkably robustly raw talent of South London’s singer-songwriter JAMES O’HURLEY. His rich authentic fusion of folk, blues, rock and country roots, which echoes some of his idols, Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, Jimi Hendrix and The Rolling Stones has earned him over 50K streams on Spotify alone with single ‘Red’.
To keep the fiery glow going, James O’Hurley shares his live EP, ‘A Moment Alone’. Recorded at The Factory Studios, the latest collection includes stripped-back and compelling versions of some of James’ favourite singles from his well-received debut album ‘A Certain Stranger’. From the very beginning, you’re greeted with the warm grit of guitar plucks, which serves as a perfect platform to really home in and take in James’ soul-drenched vocals – reminiscent of a more rugged Michael Hutchence of INXS. No embellishments are needed here; the simple pairing of voice and guitar hits that rare balance of vulnerability and strength.
It’s hard to believe that, after extensively touring and performing in various different bands and working in the live events industry, James was ready to hung up his guitar and turn his back on music for good. Burnt out and creatively stagnant, he hit a personal low. But at that breaking point, he found something deeper—his true voice.
‘A Moment Alone’ is now available on all leading platforms. Why not have a listen below…
Must Listens: Four Long Days, Lighthouse, Wolves, Red.
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