{"id":37285,"date":"2026-04-27T12:05:14","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T16:05:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/briwebapp.net\/cfgxfm\/?p=37285"},"modified":"2026-04-27T14:01:34","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T18:01:34","slug":"new-music-monday-myles-smith-alex-porat-onerepublic-and-alex-sampson","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/briwebapp.net\/cfgxfm\/blogs\/afternoons\/2026\/04\/new-music-monday-myles-smith-alex-porat-onerepublic-and-alex-sampson\/","title":{"rendered":"New Music Monday &#8211; Myles Smith, Alex Porat, OneRepublic And Alex Sampson"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><em>We want to know what YOU think of this weeks new music.  Share your thoughts by email &#8211; cbuchanan@blackburnmedia.ca or text us using the A1 Security Textline &#8211; 519-464-1999.  We love to know what YOU think of the music. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p>New music this week from Myles Smith.  &#8220;My Mess&#8221; comes from his upcoming album &#8220;My Mess, My Heart, My Life&#8221; out June 12th.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Myles shared a message about the song to his fans on Instagram, saying he\u2019s been reading their messages and it\u2019s been \u201ca bit overwhelming in the most beautiful way.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cThis song was never about being the biggest or the loudest moment,\u201d he says. \u201cIt was always meant to be an honest one. Something that brings you into the world of my album\u2026 properly. No filter, no pretending.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>He also said that he feels really lucky to have \u201cthe most incredible fan base in the world.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He continued with \u201cI\u2019m still figuring things out. I still have my struggles. But you make me feel less alone in them. And that means more than I can ever explain. Thank you for letting this song be yours as much as it is mine.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Myles\u2019 album, My Mess. My Heart. 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The music video captures the band in their element.  To add to the excitement, the band has announced the release of their debut album &#8220;Dreaming Out Loud (Deluxe Edition) (from 2007) &#8212; available on vinyl for the first time ever.  A special release not only celebrating their first album, that started their career &#8212; but it also features unreleased material. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"OneRepublic - Need Your Love (Official Video)\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_pDTiszST3E?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p>Alex Sampson is known for turning his personal journal entries into the most relatable pop anthems.   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