Music
Adam De Lucia’s “Girl” turns jazz crossover into a playful poem to forbidden desire
Adam De Lucia’s new single, “Girl,” is a fun and playful song that explores the concept of attraction in a fresh and engaging way. Unlike many songs that deal with love, especially in unique situations, De Lucia approaches the topic with humor and charm, celebrating his feelings without heavy drama or judgment. While it shares similar themes with classics like “Roxanne” by The Police and “Mama” by Genesis, De Lucia’s take feels much lighter and more relatable.
“Girl” has an upbeat vibe that reminds listeners of The Beatles’ catchy tracks, such as “Twist and Shout” and “Ticket to Ride.” It combines the joy of pop music with elements of jazz, making it an interesting blend of styles. This fusion is something De Lucia doesn’t often explore, making this song a special treat for fans. One standout moment in the song includes a line in French, “gardons le entre nous,” which cleverly nods to Bob Dylan’s classic, “Let’s Keep It Between Us.” It’s little details like this that give “Girl” depth, pairing catchy melodies with clever lyrics and cultural references while keeping the rhythm lively. The recording showcases a fantastic collaboration with several talented musicians.
It features Donny McCaslin on saxophone, along with Michael Ghegan on various instruments, and Henry Hey on keyboards, among others. Together, they create a rich and vibrant sound that stands out. “Girl” highlights Adam De Lucia’s ability to cross genres and moods effortlessly. With its catchy tune, witty lyrics, and impressive musicianship, the song encourages listeners to rethink their ideas about desire and secrecy, all while maintaining a lighthearted and engaging feel. In a music scene filled with predictable themes, “Girl” stands out as a fun, relatable, and captivating piece.
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“Subterranean Homesick Blues” finds a new direction through Ghost of Panama
Rearranging a song that carries six decades of cultural weight is a creative challenge, but Ghost of Panama approaches “Subterranean Homesick Blues” with clear purpose. The rock band radically reworks Bob Dylan’s counter-culture hit, reshaping its identity while keeping its rebellious spirit. It’s a tribute to musical heritage and a statement of artistic independence all in one.
This new interpretation is very much shaped by the production, made at Ghost of Panama’s home studio in West London. The setting allows an intimate approach to reinterpreting a familiar song and lets the group engage directly with the material, taking it in a new artistic direction.
“Subterranean Homesick Blues” centers on the tension between conservation and transformation. Ghost of Panama is true to the song’s rebellious spirit without adding to its legacy, and this approach gives the release an adventurous feel, grounded in countercultural energy but driven by a desire to see what the composition can become in a different musical context.
Their version of this 60-year-old classic shows that respecting a song’s history can also mean breaking the rules and finding new ways to express its spirit. Fundamentally, “Subterranean Homesick Blues” presents Ghost of Panama as artists who want to engage with the past without being tied to it. The release’s strongest identity is a familiar heritage reimagined through a singularly forward-looking creative vision.
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“NO MORE” by Amanda Holley connects healing, awakening, and survival
“NO MORE“ carries that kind of emotional weight, and some songs feel like they come from lived experience but reach for something bigger. Amanda Holley blends R&B and soul, turning a lifetime of survival into a vision of healing, awakening, and the determination to move beyond what caused the pain.
“NO MORE“ is a healing anthem for people who have gone through bad experiences and reached a place of higher awareness, but it’s also an emotionally charged protest. The duality is introspective and outward-looking at the same time, turning personal survival into a broader declaration that some experiences, conditions, or cycles should end.
Holley had a premonition of the song six months before the world went into global shutdown. In the vocal booth, working out melodies with her collaborators, she pictured people in the streets. Those images were hard to imagine at the time, but subsequent events would make them painfully familiar.
“NO MORE“ is given a particularly contemplative underpinning by the context. The identity of R&B and soul leaves room for emotion. The song’s themes link survival, awakening, resistance, and the need for change. Amanda Holley is an artist using music to process personal endurance and a broader sense of social awakening. It’s got a complicated significance, and its release feels like a glimpse of a moment when personal intuition and public reality collided in an unexpected way.
Photo Credit: Yulia Shusharina
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