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Review: Rachael Sage – Only You

Sage’s acoustic cover of ‘Only You,’ originally performed by Yazoo in 1982, delivers a fresh take on this beloved synth-pop classic. The original track, penned by Vince Clarke just before his (official) departure from Depeche Mode, has seen countless reinterpretations over the years, but Sage’s rendition stands out by offering something different. Rather than relying on the upbeat electronic sound that characterised the original, Sage strips the song down to its emotional core, emphasising the poignant lyrics with a delicate

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CMA Fest

How to watch CMA Fest 2024

If you’re looking for the place to watch “CMA Fest” 2024, we’ve got the details of when and where you can watch the three-hour concert special starring hosts Jelly Roll and Ashley McBryde. For those of us fortunate enough to live in the USA, “CMA Fest” will air Tuesday, June 25 at 8/7c on ABC, and will stream next day on Hulu. As for the rest of the world, “CMA Fest” will be showing in Canada on CTV on Tuesday,

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Spotlight: Ward Thomas

How did growing up in a musical family influence your songwriting and performance style?  We grew up with our parents both in a band performing 60s/70s rock classics like The Beatles, Fleetwood Mac, etc., all harmony-focused bands/artists. So I guess that was a big influence on the style of our singing and songwriting. We were taught to have fun on stage and to always be ourselves completely, which has definitely played a part in our performance within our shows.    

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