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Limahl ‘A Horse With No Name’ – A dusty classic, reborn with synths and swagger

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Limahl has always had a knack for memorable melodies, but with his latest release — a moody, beat-driven take on “A Horse With No Name” — he reveals a new side to his artistry. Swapping acoustic minimalism for layered electronica, this is the ‘70s classic reimagined through a retro-futurist lens.

It’s a gutsy move for a singer making his first-ever cover. But Limahl’s production choices pay off: there’s a cool restraint to the track, never overdoing the nostalgia or drowning it in effects. Instead, the mix breathes — synths pulse and glide, the beat nods to trip-hop, and his vocal performance is subtly hypnotic.

There’s also a cinematic feel here, as if the track could slide into a Stranger Things dream sequence or the closing credits of a slick indie film. It’s a bold pivot from his signature sound, and one that hints at more experimentation to come.

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Hope Easton Releases Heartfelt and Humorous New Wedding Song “3D Life”

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A Song for Family, Love, and Life’s Beautiful Complexity

Acclaimed cellist, vocalist, and composer Hope Easton announces the release of her latest single, “3D Life,” a vibrant, funny, and deeply personal song written for her niece and goddaughter, Leylan, on the occasion of her wedding to David. The song is now available on all major streaming platforms.

Blending humor, sentimentality, and a rich musical palette, “3D Life” captures the spirit of a modern wedding anthem—with a wink. Easton draws from inside family jokes, generational wisdom, and musical traditions to craft a piece that feels as timeless as it is tailor-made.

“It’s her wedding song—with a little humor, it could easily be in Wedding Crashers,” says Easton with a smile. “It’s really about life, and how we go through everything together.”

The track reflects on family legacy—quoting the bride’s grandfather’s dry wit (“You can’t always be happy” after watching someone get married) and celebrating the bride’s connection to her talented maternal grandmother, Easton’s own mother. With loving candor, Hope jokes that Leylan is the only one of six nieces who can’t sing—but inherited all the other gifts. “In the end,” Easton says, “it’s about love. We’re all here to love one another, or we wouldn’t be here.”

“3D Life” concludes with a nod to the couple’s new shared last name, now known affectionately as “The Swifts.”

About Hope Easton
Hope Easton is a genre-defying musical force. Classically trained at Cleveland Institute of Music, New England Conservatory, and as a Fulbright Scholar under Ralph Kirshbaum in the UK, she has performed as a soloist since her teenage years—including appearances at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center at age 15. She has performed in renowned festivals such as Aspen, Banff, Meadowmount, and Yellow Barn.

Now based in Los Angeles, Easton fuses her classical foundation with pop, jazz, and original songwriting. She’s toured with Sheila Nicholls, formed her own band Hope & The Russians, and frequently performs solo using electric and acoustic cello. Her ensemble, Sonos Chamber Players, provides high-end music for private events, corporate gigs, and public venues, including TV appearances on The Bold and the Beautiful and more.

Hope has collaborated with artists such as Adele, Sheryl Crow, OneRepublic, Garth Brooks, Don Henley, Frank Ocean, and many others. Her studio credits span top networks and commercials, including The Voice, American Idol, The Tonight Show, and multiple national ad campaigns.

She continues to perform with orchestras across Southern California, record for film/TV scores, and share moments of her eclectic musical journey via social media.

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