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Mick Rochford Turns Pain Into Hope With Powerful New Single “Sticks and Stones”

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What happens when a difficult story becomes a message of strength? Mick Rochford answers with “Sticks and Stones”, a heartfelt pop-rock ballad about the lasting impact of bullying and the power of speaking up.

Blending emotional songwriting with folk-inspired warmth and pop-rock energy, the track is a deeply personal reminder that words can leave lasting marks, but they can also be the beginning of important conversations and change.

Written from a place of empathy and experience, “Sticks and Stones” brings together personal memories, stories shared by others, and real conversations around bullying. Rather than looking away from the pain, Mick uses music as a way to acknowledge it while offering a message of resilience, understanding and hope.

With honest lyrics and a stripped-back emotional approach, the song focuses on what matters most: reminding anyone who has felt hurt, isolated, or unheard that their story deserves to be recognised.

Now, as he prepares for his debut album I’ve Got Something to Say, Mick continues to create music that reflects real life — the struggles, the lessons, and the moments that bring people together.

“Sticks and Stones” stands as a reminder that speaking out can be the first step toward healing.

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Naomi Aguilera casts her spell with her new single BB ILY

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Two years ago, Naomi Aguilera walked onto my radar with EGO, an infectious soulful pop debut that made it impossible not to move. Fast forward to her debut EP Mosaïques, and it was clear she wasn’t just passing through. Personal, colorful, rooted in her Spanish heritage & Brussels upbringing, it even earned her a spot as Apple Music Benelux’s Up Next artist!

Now she’s back with BB ILY, marking the start of a new era. The bilingual single — French and English — is built around one of the most universal human experiences: that special connection that doesn’t need translation. Where EGO invited you to forget your ex on the dancefloor, BB ILY pulls you somewhere more intimate: with sultry beats courtesy of Turana, it’s a dance where gestures, whispers, sighs and the sound of a voice matters more than the words that come out of it… It’s sensual, a little mystical, and entirely her own.

First taste of Naomi Aguilera’s upcoming project Ojalá, due in 2027, it feels effortlessly catchy. This is the kind of track that casts its spell quietly, with interesting and unexpected rhythmic shifts in the verses, and a delicious chorus that lodges itself in your head before you even notice. By the time you do, it’s too late. But you won’t find me complaining about it!

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