Author: Lucy Lerner

Jazz ear. Style scout. Horror-sci-fi fan. Neon Music co-founder and editor, Lucy guides music reviews and streaming picks you can trust.

Sonia Stein’s latest single Blooming Season marks a compelling new chapter for the Warsaw/London-based artist. Known for her soulful vocals and introspective lyrics, Stein continues to refine her unique blend of pop, and electronic influences. The track’s melody is immediately captivating, with a pop sensibility that doesn’t sacrifice depth. Stein’s voice, rich and emotive, carries the song’s introspective themes with a delicate balance of strength and vulnerability. The artist herself describes the single as “wanting to feel fully present and surrender into the moment knowing that it is magical and fleeting at the same time.” This sentiment is palpable in…

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Rising pop artist Sophia Angeles captivates listeners with her new single “Space,” exploring celestial heartbreak and unrequited love. Blending cosmic metaphors with raw emotion, the track showcases her songwriting growth, offering a fresh and innovative take on vulnerability in relationships. Angeles’ unique sound continues to resonate with fans, cementing her place in the pop music scene.

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As a former Londoner now living in an area with limited culinary options, my return visits to the capital always present a delightful dilemma: where to dine? This is where I turn to Instagram for guidance, and food influencers like Shu Lin @dejashu never fail me. Her joyful recommendations recently led me to Nipa Thai (which means ‘shining light’ in Thai) nestled within the elegant Royal Lancaster Hotel. We arrived on a bustling Saturday evening, greeted by a sea of glamorous guests (likely wedding attendees) filling the lobby with cars lined up outside the hotel. The setting was understated and…

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