New Music From Sam Smith, Florida Georgia Line, Dido, The Reklaws, and The Raconteurs
We're back with another edition of the New Music Spotlight, featuring some heavy hitters in country and pop, and a double shot from the world of rock.
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Artist: Sam Smith
Hometown: London, UK
Genre: Pop
Related: Niall Horan, Calum Scott, Adele
Song: Fire On Fire
Notes: Sam Smith's smooth, sweet voice shines on Fire On Fire, giving us everything we know to love and expect from the pop superstar. There's a sneaky power in the track, with a combination of the vocals, piano, percussion, and the entire musical arrangement combining in unison.
Artist: Florida Georgia Line
Hometown: Monroe, GA / Ormond Beach, FL
Genre: Country
Related: Thomas Rhett, Dustin Lynch, Jon Pardi
Song: People Are Different
Notes: FGL are back with the newest release from their upcoming album, Can't Say I Ain't Country. People Are Different is a "we're all in this together" anthem calling for just a little more peace and understanding between folks that aren't the same. In a polarizing world, it's a nice thought.
Artist: Dido
Hometown: Kensington, London, UK
Genre: Pop
Related: Alanis Morissette, KT Tunstall, Jewel
Song: Friends
Notes: Friends is the second track release from Dido's March 2019 album, Still On My Mind and delivers a catchy, poppy listening experience that continues to remind us why we're excited about her new music.
Artist: The Reklaws
Hometown: Cambridge, ON
Genre: Country
Related: James Barker Band, Andrew Hyatt, Leaving Thomas
Song: Roots
Notes: With the release of Roots, The Reklaws have dropped a surprise country song that pulls at smalltown heartstrings, hockey dreams of little Canadians, and will be a great fit with the 2019 IIHF World Junior Championship. Jenna and Stuart did good on this one.
From The Reklaws on social media, "Surprise! We're so honoured to share this song Roots with the world... The World Juniors to be exact! THANK YOU TSN for allowing this song to be a part of such an amazing Canadian hockey tradition.".
Artist: The Raconteurs
Hometown: Detroit, MI
Genre: Rock / Alternative
Related: Jack White, The White Stripes, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
Songs: Sunday Driver / Now That You're Gone
Notes: The Raconteurs dropped two singles just in time for the holidays and you owe it to yourself to unwrap these presents! Sunday Driver and Now That You're Gone are great listens, and we couldn't pick just one for the New Music Spotlight, so we're giving you both.
