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Weekly Spotted Artists

Every week one artist is spotted in the app by the SoundBirth Team in order to appear in this playlist and in the Spotlight section of the app. Enjoy!

Who was it said that we're all immigrants?

Green Card

Recorded at Sugar House who produced tracks for The Sheratons, Venus Grrrls & Viola Beach.
Sunday Shame is about the monotony of one night stands, resulting in the better off alone approach.

Lyrics
Stop the ground has fallen on your face 
You let the liquor lick you into a state 
If you know you know

Try to keep that finger swiping right 
Another chance is standing by 
If it grows you know

They’re out there now 
Teasing another friendly spout 
Watch your mouth 
Dreaming, you’re far away, you’ll never get heaven

Let me tell you why your nights are all alone
Let me tell you why your third eyes on your phone 
Sending pictures of your bits over WhatsApp 
Let me tell you why your Sundays are so sad

Let me tell you why your friends call you a
Let me tell you why they always want some more. 
Let me tell you why your skirts around your waist 
Let me tell you why your Sundays filled with shame

Stop, the sirens on your shoddy street 
Who could blame them making kisstory 
But It’s not for me

They’re out there now 
Teasing another friendly spout 
Just watch your mouth 
Dreaming, you’re so far away, you’ll never get heaven

Let me tell you why your friends call you a 
Let me tell you why they always want some more. 
Let me tell you why your skirts around your waist 
Let me tell you why your Sundays filled with shame 
Sunday Shame

I’m bruised again 
So I won’t call again

I’m the one who loves me (repeat)

Let me tell you why your friends call you a 
Let me tell you why they always want some more. 
Let me tell you why your skirts around your waist 
Let me tell you why your Sundays filled with shame 
Let me tell you why your friends call you a 
Let me tell you why they always want some more. 
Let me tell you why your skirts around your waist 
I’m the one who loves me.

Sunday Shame

No Doubt

Little Tom - Radio Edit

Alec Clegg was Chief Education Officer for the West Riding of Yorkshire from 1945 to 1974. He believed in a liberal arts based education for all and held that such an approach stimulated better outcomes generally. Anyone going to a West Riding school would be encouraged to paint, draw, dance, sing, or learn a foreign language simply because it was the right thing to do. 

No-one today has ever heard of him. 

No child today escapes the grim “if-you-fail-maths-you-will-die” austerity of national curricula, academy chains and ofsted inspectors with bad hair and no dress sense.

This tune, whose first line is taken from an Ian McMillan article about Clegg, is a nostalgic howl for something better for our children.

Alec Clegg Can Still Dream

Download at https://robclarke.bandcamp.com/track/shes-a-mean-2
Bonjour!
Some exciting news from the Cafe Le Wooltone.
Today I release a song from my upcoming solo album ‘Blues, Beats and Brel' - it’s called ‘She's A Mean’ and features a live stripped back acoustic performance with merely a hint of piano (and handclaps). And production by Fran Ashcroft. 
The album splits into three styles (hence the title) based on a 'diet of old blues records, beat poetry and Jacques Brel accordion sandwiches'.
De toute facon this one fits more into the ‘Blues' scheme of things.
Salut!
Rob

Blues Beats and Brel

She's A Mean

You Know

Dom Pauli is an Alternative Rap / Hip-Hop / Rock artist, songwriter, and music producer from Clinton, MA (USA) who is coming to a stage, radio station, magazine, and TV near you after signing to Zobe Records!

Stream & Download Dom Pauli Debut Album “Ghostdrop”:
https://ffm.to/dompauli


Like Dom Pauli on FaceBook:
https://www.FaceBook.com/DomPauliOfficial

Follow Dom Pauli on Instagram:
https://www.InstaGram.com/DomPauli_Ghost

Follow Dom Pauli on TikTok:  
https://www.TikTok.com/@DomPauli 

Follow Dom Pauli On Twitter:
https://www.Twitter.com/DomPauli_Ghost

Check Out Dom Pauli's EPK:
https://www.ReverbNation.com/DomPauli

Listen to Dom Pauli:
https://www.SoundCloud.com/DomPauli

Watch Dom Pauli's Videos:
https://www.YouTube.com/@DomPauli

For Booking/Features Contact:
DomPauli@ZobeRecords.com
http://www.ZobeRecords.com/


It Is What It Is (02:56) ISRC USUYG1593857
I’m A Gee (02:12) ISRC USUYG1593860
Gamble (01:46) ISRC USUYG1593861
Voodoo (03:00) ISRC USUYG1593862
Pessimist (02:05) ISRC USUYG1593863
Sociopath (03:38) ISRC USUYG1593864
Unaware (01:53) ISRC USUYG1593865
Thanos (05:03) ISRC USUYG1593866
Ouija Board (03:26) ISRC USUYG1593867
Anywhere But Here (03:44) ISRC USUYG1593869

Im A Gee

Nobody Knows

🥀 Faded Love is out now on @future-bassnet

Download/Stream : https://lnkfi.re/TomSilvesFadedLove

Story ✨

“Faded Love” is a heartfelt ballad about the illusion of an unbreakable love. It captures the moment when we believe someone is essential, only to realize that love is slowly fading. With emotional vocals and a haunting melody, the song explores waiting, hope, and the struggle to let go—revealing a deeper truth: sometimes, what feels eternal is just an illusion. A touching track that speaks to anyone who has ever loved, struggled, and moved on from a fading love.

Lyrics ✍🏻

Verse 1:
I don’t mind, giving you some time alone
I know, you need space to think about where we belong
But I can barely focus, I keep on hoping that you still want me
I think about our moments and I have noticed, that you are all I need

Pre-Chorus:
I need your love
I don’t think I’m ready to move on
Your touch is I all want
So that’s why I’m writing this love song

Chorus:
I can’t live without you by my side
I just know that you’re one of a kind
It’s the way that you’re making me feel inside
I can’t live without you by my side
I just know that you’re one of a kind
It’s the way that you’re making me feel inside
Your heart is mine

Verse 2:
Ow you said you’ve never felt this way before
And now you’re, kind of scared to put your heart on the floor
But I promise I won’t break it, I will be patient, yea I’ll keep waiting
Cause I now that you’re worth it, you are just perfect, there’s no denying

Pre-Chorus:
I need your love
I don’t think I’m ready to move on
Your touch is I all want
So that’s why I’m writing this love song

Chorus:
I can’t live without you by my side
I just know that you’re one of a kind
It’s the way that you’re making me feel
I can’t live without you by my side
I just know that you’re one of a kind
It’s the way that you’re making me feel inside
Your heart is mine

Faded Love

LISTEN & DOWNLOAD

Hook
Every time I’m feeling down 
Or feeling low… 
Every time I feel like I can’t go no more.. 
That’s when she step in 
Yea she step in 
And she let me know…
Say Pick up yo head up King 
And pick yo crown up off the floor..

Verse 1
And I can admit it 
The fear of commitment 
Betrayal and the drama 
Hurt my share of women 
I’m dealing with karma 
While steadily sinning 
 I can’t say I love you 
While my dick up in it
The first day I met her 
Ask 21 questions 
She answered em right 
And said
Dont miss yo blessing 
But here’s a confession 
deal with depression 
The life of black man 
And constantly stressing 
You left a impression 
still second guessing 
I’m so used to drama 
These bitches be messy 
But I said fuck it..
And you said fuck it..
We tied up out souls 
like bride of chucky 
We Risking it all 
Im not happy go lucky 
If I was fall 
Bet not Leave me
Get ugly 
I’m loving your energy 
Energy rubbing off on me
We making our moves
And get str8 to the money 
You call me yo Clyde 
And I call you my bunnie 
We running the streets 
Whether rainy or sunny 
She came from the gutta 
Betrayed by her mother 
Step daddy a buster 
She told me he touched her
Her mother did nothing 
That’s when she said fuck her 
She told me all this
Then I knew I could trust her..
She told me all this
Then I knew I could trust her! 

Hook
Every time I’m feeling down 
Or feeling low… 
Every time I feel like I can’t go no more.. 
That’s when she step in 
Yea she step in 
And she let me know…
Say Pick up yo head up King 
And pick yo crown up off the floor..

Verse 2
With no hesitation 
I listen 
And soak information 
Im steadily learning you 
Growth elevation 
Applying the pressure 
The feeling amazing 
The one before you 
Turned out fake
Animation 
The rumors 
The lies 
The false information 
The energy 
Vibes 
A.I. simulation 
Assuming she planned it all out 
Demonstrating 
I’m DJ Unk’n
Walking out 
And replacing 
I act a donkey 
Like I’m fresh off 
Probation 
My new bitch I met her
At Conoco station 
That engine was roaring 
Like Simba 
Mufasa 
She went from a LPN
Now she a doctor 
Before all of that 
Was a only fan model 
We listen 
But we do not judge 
Nobody 
the system 
The struggle
Don’t love nobody 
The system 
The struggle 
Don’t love nobody!
A Gemini 
But she real Scorpio naughty 
When she catch a attitude 
WO Kemosabe
We get on that Don
We be out of our body 
The camera was rolling
Uploaded a copy 
Emoji be blocking our face 
And identity 
Monetization 
Our view coming with a fee
Fuck popping out
Catch a flight 
we gone  sit and eat 
came together 
Making  moves 
Like A King and Queen 

Hook
Every time I’m feeling down 
Or feeling low… 
Every time I feel like I can’t go no more.. 
That’s when she step in 
Yea she step in 
And she let me know…
Say Pick up yo head up King 
And pick yo crown up off the floor..

BMI Work No: 072807342

KING

I SEE PURPLE SKIES

MAKE BELIEVE

Beachside

Faster

CLOSE

TRENCH CONNECTION : Antidote in the poison

We gone be good

Verbo

Fresh off their support slot for Reverend & The Makers and ready for the release of their new track ‘Jealousy’ which has already been championed by Jericho Keys at BBC Introducing as:

“Absolutely mint. The best thing Nalgo Bay have released to date.”

Hailing from Cayton, home of salt licked cliffs and salt covered chips are NALGO BAY, a fiery hook driven indie rock outfit, oozing with Northern pride, drive and ambition. 

Take Fleetwood Mac, add grit, roaring guitars and a dash of cheek from the edgy dual vocals and NALGO BAY is what comes out. Featuring Terri-Ann Prendergast (bass, vocals), Harry Bullen (guitar, vocals) and Jon Dawes (drums) the band sit comfortably somewhere between Florence & the Machine, Foo Fighters & The Subways.

NALGO BAYS songs hit hard with big hooks, lyrical wit & fearless northern spirit.

“Delivered in an unapologetically Northern accent, NALGO BAY are proud and bold and it is utterly compelling.” 
RGM