# Groovella — Full Content Corpus > Auto-generated 2026-06-24 from official site data. > Canonical site: https://www.groovella.com/ ## Artist Groovella is a pop-funk-soul-jazz artist who sings in English. His feel-good music blends groove, joy and soul into a retro-modern sound, inspired by Vulfpeck, Tom Misch, Benny Sings, Jungle and Bruno Mars. ## FAQ (English) ### Who is Groovella? Groovella is an independent pop-funk-soul-jazz artist who sings in English. His feel-good music blends groove, joy and soul into a retro-modern sound, inspired by Vulfpeck, Tom Misch, Benny Sings, Jungle and Bruno Mars. ### What is Groovella's debut album? Groovella's debut album is called Cosmic Cabaret. It was released on July 18, 2025 and features 10 jazz-pop and nu-funk tracks. ### Where can I listen to Groovella's music? Groovella's music is available on Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer and YouTube. The album Cosmic Cabaret and all 2025 singles are streaming on all major platforms. ### What style of music does Groovella make? Groovella blends pop, funk, soul and jazz in a jazz-pop and nu-funk style. His tracks are feel-good, mixing poetic grooves, vocal harmonies, slap bass, horns and dreamy synths. ### What singles did Groovella release in 2025? In 2025, Groovella released: Flying High, A Double Dose of Love, Underneath the Moonlight, Good Time Comin' (feat. Sexyphony), Shine Your Light, A Beautiful Ride, Good Time Comin', and the double single Golden Smile (A-Side & B-Side). ### How can I contact Groovella? Use the contact form on groovella.com (Contact button in the navigation). Groovella is also on Instagram (@groovella.music), TikTok and YouTube (@groovella.official). ## Discography — Track Backstories ### Flying High URL: https://www.groovella.com/music/flying-high/ Lyrics & meaning: https://www.groovella.com/music/flying-high/lyrics-meaning/ Flying High was the first single written for the Cosmic Cabaret sessions. Recorded in a single afternoon at the home studio, the track started with a simple Rhodes chord progression that evolved into an uplifting anthem. The layered harmonies were inspired by classic 70s soul records — each vocal take was stacked to create a 'wall of joy' effect. The driving rhythm section was built around a vintage drum machine pattern, later reinforced with live percussion. The lyrics reflect the feeling of creative breakthrough after months of writer's block, turning personal doubt into musical momentum. The horn arrangement was added as an afterthought during mixing, becoming the track's signature hook. ### A Double Dose of Love URL: https://www.groovella.com/music/a-double-dose-of-love/ Lyrics & meaning: https://www.groovella.com/music/a-double-dose-of-love/lyrics-meaning/ A Double Dose of Love was written as a birthday gift for Groovella's twin daughters, Emma and Lucy. The song began as a simple acoustic guitar melody played at a family gathering before growing into a full studio production — and into something unexpected: Groovella's most rock-oriented track, an upbeat, Beatles-inspired tune with a melody that feels straight out of the 60s or 70s, delightfully out of step with its time. Snapping drums, hand claps, maracas and tambourine drive a festive, joyful spirit; jazz was momentarily put in parentheses, though it never wandered far. The lyrics celebrate the double dose of love that arrived with their birth — double the laughter, double the light — in a song built to make the whole room smile. ### Underneath the Moonlight URL: https://www.groovella.com/music/underneath-the-moonlight/ Lyrics & meaning: https://www.groovella.com/music/underneath-the-moonlight/lyrics-meaning/ Underneath the Moonlight was born from a late-night improvisation session under a full moon. The jazz-pop ballad features a chord progression borrowed from classic bossa nova, reharmonized with extended jazz voicings. The track was recorded live in the studio with all musicians playing together — a rare approach for the album. The vocal performance was captured in a single take, as the artist felt the spontaneous emotion couldn't be replicated. The dreamy atmosphere was enhanced by adding analog delay effects on the guitar, creating a swirling, nocturnal texture that evokes moonlit dancefloors. ### Good Time Comin' feat. Sexyphony URL: https://www.groovella.com/music/good-time-comin-sexyphony/ Lyrics & meaning: https://www.groovella.com/music/good-time-comin-sexyphony/lyrics-meaning/ Good Time Comin' feat. Sexyphony was the only collaborative track on the Cosmic Cabaret album. Sexyphony, a brass ensemble known for their energetic live performances, was invited to the studio after Groovella caught their set at a local jazz club. The track was built around a horn riff that Sexyphony had been developing independently — Groovella added the funk rhythm section and lyrics in a single weekend. The result is a brass-driven nu-funk party that captures the spontaneous chemistry of the session. The call-and-response structure between vocals and horns was improvised on the spot. ### Shine Your Light URL: https://www.groovella.com/music/shine-your-light/ Lyrics & meaning: https://www.groovella.com/music/shine-your-light/lyrics-meaning/ Shine Your Light was conceived as an empowerment anthem after the artist read a fan message about overcoming self-doubt. The slap bass line that drives the track was recorded using a vintage Music Man StingRay through a tube amp — the first take ended up on the final recording. The horn section was arranged by a friend who had previously worked with Tower of Power, giving the track its authentic funk credentials. The lyrics were deliberately written in second person ('You shine your light') to create a direct, personal connection with each listener. ### A Beautiful Ride URL: https://www.groovella.com/music/a-beautiful-ride/ Lyrics & meaning: https://www.groovella.com/music/a-beautiful-ride/lyrics-meaning/ A Beautiful Ride started as a simple voice memo hummed during a road trip through the French countryside. The melody was recorded on a phone and later transcribed into a full arrangement at the studio. The track's sunny optimism was intentional — it was written during a particularly grey winter as a reminder of brighter days. The production features layers of acoustic and electric guitars, with a rhythm section that locks into a infectious, head-nodding groove. The string arrangement was added as the final layer, recorded by a small chamber ensemble. ### Good Time Comin' URL: https://www.groovella.com/music/good-time-comin/ Lyrics & meaning: https://www.groovella.com/music/good-time-comin/lyrics-meaning/ Good Time Comin' was the first track completed for the Cosmic Cabaret album and set the sonic direction for the entire project. The bassline was inspired by classic funk records from the 1970s, specifically the work of Larry Graham. The track was initially intended as an instrumental jam but Groovella added vocals after realizing the groove demanded a lyrical counterpart. The celebratory horn stabs were added during a late-night mixing session and became the track's most recognizable element. The B-Side version explores a more extended arrangement with additional instrumental solos. ### Golden Smile (A-Side) URL: https://www.groovella.com/music/golden-smile/ Lyrics & meaning: https://www.groovella.com/music/golden-smile/lyrics-meaning/ Golden Smile (A-Side) began with an encounter at the cabaret: Groovella met Sexyphony, an artist of extraordinary beauty, and her smile stopped everything — the room, the noise, the world. That instant became Groovella's "Power of Love": a celebration of beauty and affection that can eclipse everything else, shift your state of mind, and pass a contagious joy from one heart to another. The lyrics and intention are shared with the B-Side; the A-Side is the pop, radio-ready edit — bright, direct, built for the first listen. The double single format nods to the vinyl A-side/B-side tradition of the 1960s and 70s. ### Golden Smile (B-Side) URL: https://www.groovella.com/music/golden-smile-bside/ Lyrics & meaning: https://www.groovella.com/music/golden-smile-bside/lyrics-meaning/ Golden Smile (B-Side) carries the same lyrics and the same love story: Groovella's encounter with Sexyphony at the cabaret, that golden smile that changed everything. Where the A-Side is the pop, radio-ready version, the B-Side is the jazz-cabaret arrangement — deeper, smokier, closer to the spirit of Cosmic Cabaret. It was originally conceived for the album before being released as the flip side of this double single. Same message of beauty, love, and shared joy; a different doorway into the same feeling. ### Set The Scene URL: https://www.groovella.com/music/set-the-scene/ Lyrics & meaning: https://www.groovella.com/music/set-the-scene/lyrics-meaning/ Set The Scene was the first track written when Groovella imagined Cosmic Cabaret as a full musical revue rather than a collection of singles. The opening fanfare was inspired by Broadway overtures and vintage Parisian cabaret house bands — a brass stab and a walking bassline that says 'the show is about to begin.' The Rhodes chords were recorded through a tape saturator to give the track a warm, nostalgic glow. It was mixed last, after every other song was finished, so the artist could weave subtle melodic hints from across the album into the arrangement. ### Rooftop Rendezvous URL: https://www.groovella.com/music/rooftop-rendezvous/ Lyrics & meaning: https://www.groovella.com/music/rooftop-rendezvous/lyrics-meaning/ Rooftop Rendezvous was written after a real evening spent on a friend's terrace in Montmartre, watching the city shimmer below. The nylon-string guitar part was recorded in one take on a vintage Gibson, mic'd close to capture every finger squeak and breath. Groovella wanted the track to feel like overhearing a conversation between two lovers and a jazz trio — intimate, unhurried, slightly tipsy. The brushed snare pattern was borrowed from classic French chanson records, then given a modern pop sheen with layered vocal harmonies in the chorus. ### Cosmic Cabaret URL: https://www.groovella.com/music/cosmic-cabaret-theme/ Lyrics & meaning: https://www.groovella.com/music/cosmic-cabaret-theme/lyrics-meaning/ The title track was deliberately written after most of the album was complete, so Groovella could distill the project's identity into a single anthem. The horn arrangement was sketched on a napkin during a lunch break and later expanded into a six-piece section recorded live in the studio. The chorus melody came from a dream — literally — and was captured on a voice memo at 3 a.m. before it could fade. It serves as the emotional centerpiece of the album: a declaration that music, spectacle and joy belong to everyone in the room. ### Mojito Mambo URL: https://www.groovella.com/music/mojito-mambo/ Lyrics & meaning: https://www.groovella.com/music/mojito-mambo/lyrics-meaning/ Mojito Mambo started as a jam session on a blistering afternoon — someone brought cocktails, someone else brought a clave pattern, and within an hour the room was dancing. The percussion was recorded using a mix of live congas and vintage drum machine layers to keep the groove both organic and punchy. Groovella leaned into the humour of the title without making the song a novelty — the lyrics celebrate simple pleasures: cold drinks, warm nights, and friends who pull you onto the floor. A guiro and cowbell were added in mixing as the sonic equivalent of a garnish. ### Carousel Hearts URL: https://www.groovella.com/music/carousel-hearts/ Lyrics & meaning: https://www.groovella.com/music/carousel-hearts/lyrics-meaning/ Carousel Hearts was inspired by a vintage fairground on the outskirts of Paris that Groovella visited as a child. The 3/4 time signature was chosen to mimic the gentle rise and fall of carousel horses — the waltz feel gives the song a nostalgic, cinematic quality. The string arrangement was recorded with a small ensemble and deliberately kept slightly detuned for warmth. Lyrically, the song explores how relationships repeat patterns without repeating identically; the artist wanted a mature love song that acknowledges endings without losing hope. ### Side by Side URL: https://www.groovella.com/music/side-by-side/ Lyrics & meaning: https://www.groovella.com/music/side-by-side/lyrics-meaning/ Side by Side was written as a deliberate counterpoint to the album's bigger, flashier numbers — a reminder that lasting love lives in small gestures. The piano part was recorded on a felt-damped upright to achieve a close, living-room intimacy. Groovella wrote the lyrics after a long walk with their partner, noticing how comfort can be more romantic than spectacle. The string quartet enters only in the final chorus, like a gentle embrace that arrives exactly when needed. ### Last Dance Under the Stars URL: https://www.groovella.com/music/last-dance-under-the-stars/ Lyrics & meaning: https://www.groovella.com/music/last-dance-under-the-stars/lyrics-meaning/ Last Dance Under the Stars was the final song recorded for the album and the last one written — Groovella wanted the closing track to feel like the end of a perfect evening, not a grand finale but a quiet exhale. The piano was recorded with the lid fully open in a darkened studio, single microphone, no click track. A distant celeste part was added to suggest stars twinkling above an empty dancefloor. The song callbacks melodic fragments from Set The Scene and Cosmic Cabaret, tying the album into a circle the way a revue returns to its opening theme. ### Good Time Comin' URL: https://www.groovella.com/music/good-time-comin-album/ Lyrics & meaning: https://www.groovella.com/music/good-time-comin-album/lyrics-meaning/ Good Time Comin' was the first track completed for the Cosmic Cabaret album and set the sonic direction for the entire project. The bassline was inspired by classic funk records from the 1970s, specifically the work of Larry Graham. The track was initially intended as an instrumental jam but Groovella added vocals after realizing the groove demanded a lyrical counterpart. The celebratory horn stabs were added during a late-night mixing session and became the track's most recognizable element. The B-Side version explores a more extended arrangement with additional instrumental solos. ### Flying High URL: https://www.groovella.com/music/flying-high-album/ Lyrics & meaning: https://www.groovella.com/music/flying-high-album/lyrics-meaning/ Flying High was the first single written for the Cosmic Cabaret sessions. Recorded in a single afternoon at the home studio, the track started with a simple Rhodes chord progression that evolved into an uplifting anthem. The layered harmonies were inspired by classic 70s soul records — each vocal take was stacked to create a 'wall of joy' effect. The driving rhythm section was built around a vintage drum machine pattern, later reinforced with live percussion. The lyrics reflect the feeling of creative breakthrough after months of writer's block, turning personal doubt into musical momentum. The horn arrangement was added as an afterthought during mixing, becoming the track's signature hook. ### Shine Your Light URL: https://www.groovella.com/music/shine-your-light-album/ Lyrics & meaning: https://www.groovella.com/music/shine-your-light-album/lyrics-meaning/ Shine Your Light was conceived as an empowerment anthem after the artist read a fan message about overcoming self-doubt. The slap bass line that drives the track was recorded using a vintage Music Man StingRay through a tube amp — the first take ended up on the final recording. The horn section was arranged by a friend who had previously worked with Tower of Power, giving the track its authentic funk credentials. The lyrics were deliberately written in second person ('You shine your light') to create a direct, personal connection with each listener. ## Blog — Artist Interviews (English) ### Why I Wrote A Double Dose of Love — Groovella on Fatherhood and Twin Daughters URL: https://www.groovella.com/blog/double-dose-of-love-fatherhood/ Date: 2025-07-25 Twin daughters, double the love, double the chaos — Groovella opens up about the song born from fatherhood's greatest blessing. My twin daughters are turning ten soon, and I still can't quite believe the gift I've been given — twice over. A Double Dose of Love is the song I wrote when words alone couldn't hold all that feeling. Sit with me for a moment; I'll tell you how it came to be. **Q: What inspired A Double Dose of Love?** Becoming a father to twin girls changed everything. Two heartbeats at once, two personalities blooming side by side — I wanted a song that captured that double blessing: twice the laughter, twice the tears, twice the wonder. It's not a perfect-parent anthem; it's an honest love letter to the beautiful chaos of raising them. **Q: How old are your daughters now, and how does that shape the song?** They're almost ten — a milestone that still takes my breath away. The song was written when they were younger, but every year I hear it differently. What started as a lullaby for two little girls has grown into something I hope they'll carry with them as they find their own paths. Fatherhood doesn't stand still; neither does this melody. **Q: What's the hardest part of being a father to twins?** Finding enough of yourself for two souls who need you equally — that's the daily puzzle. Some days I feel stretched thin; other days I marvel at how much love a heart can hold. The song doesn't shy away from that. It's tender because fatherhood is tender, and messy because life with twins always is. **Q: Why did you choose a gentle jazz-pop groove for this song?** Because that's how fatherhood feels to me — warm, unhurried, full of quiet magic. I didn't want drums shouting over the melody; I wanted room for the Wurlitzer to breathe and the harmonies to wrap around you like a hug. Some feelings need space, not volume. Listen to A Double Dose of Love and you'll hear what I mean. **Q: What do you hope your daughters feel when they hear this song one day?** That they were loved beyond measure — individually, not just as a pair. That their father saw them, really saw them, even on the messy days. And maybe, just maybe, that the chaos was worth every note. If this song becomes their anchor someday, then I've done my job as a dad and as a songwriter. ### Side by Side — Love and Learning to Trust URL: https://www.groovella.com/blog/side-by-side-trust/ Date: 2025-09-14 Love isn't always easy — jealousy, doubt and the courage to trust. Groovella gets honest about the hardest part of being a partner. Loving someone is one of the bravest things we do — and one of the hardest. Side by Side came from nights when I had to look jealousy in the eye and choose trust instead. If you've ever struggled to let go of fear in a relationship, this one's for you. **Q: What does Side by Side mean to you?** It means choosing to walk together even when the path gets rocky. Not clinging, not controlling — just showing up, side by side, with open hands. The couple is the cement: two people who decide every day to build something stronger than their fears. **Q: How do you deal with jealousy in a relationship?** First, I admit it's there — no shame in feeling it. Jealousy is usually fear wearing a mask. I ask myself: what am I really afraid of losing? Then I work on the foundation — my own self-confidence. You can't give trust you don't have in yourself. **Q: Why is self-confidence so important for trust?** Because trust isn't about the other person never stumbling — it's about knowing you'll be okay either way. When I feel solid in who I am, I don't need to grip so tight. I can let my partner breathe, have their own world, and still believe in us. That's the quiet revolution this song celebrates. **Q: Is Side by Side a love song or a struggle song?** Both — and I think the best love songs always are. It's hopeful because choosing trust is an act of hope. It's vulnerable because I don't pretend love is effortless. Listen to Side by Side and you'll hear two people deciding, again and again, to stand together. **Q: What would you tell someone struggling with jealousy right now?** You're not broken — you're human. Start with yourself, not with fixing the other person. Build your own foundation, speak honestly, and give the relationship room to breathe. Trust is a practice, not a destination. Side by side, one step at a time. ### Shine Your Light — Inner Light and Personal Fulfillment URL: https://www.groovella.com/blog/shine-your-light/ Date: 2025-11-20 We all carry a light inside — Groovella invites you to let yours shine, without apology or permission. Somewhere along the way, most of us learned to dim our light — to fit in, to stay safe, to not make waves. Shine Your Light is my invitation to undo that. You already have everything you need; you just have to let it glow. **Q: What does 'shine your light' mean to you?** It means showing up as your full self — talents, quirks, dreams and all. Not waiting for someone to hand you a spotlight. Your light is already there; my job as a songwriter is just to remind you of it. **Q: Why do we hide our light?** Fear, mostly — fear of judgment, of failure, of outshining others. We learn early to play small. But playing small doesn't serve the world, and it doesn't serve you. The song is a gentle nudge: you were made to glow. **Q: How can someone start shining their light today?** Start small. Do one thing that feels true to you — sing in the shower, share an idea, wear the colour that makes you smile. Self-accomplishment isn't a grand leap; it's a thousand tiny acts of courage. Shine Your Light is the soundtrack for that journey. **Q: Is this song only about career success?** Not at all. Shining your light might mean being a kinder friend, a more present parent, a bolder creator — or simply someone who stops apologising for taking up space. Success is whatever makes you feel alive. That's the message I hope stays with you. ### Carousel Hearts — Life as a Canvas and Eternal Recommencement URL: https://www.groovella.com/blog/carousel-hearts-life-canvas/ Date: 2026-01-18 History repeats, but we learn — Groovella reflects on life as a canvas we paint, erase and repaint, one turn of the carousel at a time. Round and round the carousel goes — hearts rising, falling, returning. Carousel Hearts is my most philosophical song on the album: a meditation on how life keeps giving us blank canvas, even when we think the painting is finished. **Q: What is the carousel a metaphor for?** The cycles of life — love, loss, hope, beginning again. We think we've arrived somewhere final, then the music starts and we're back in motion. The carousel doesn't stop; it teaches us that recommencement isn't failure, it's the rhythm of being alive. **Q: What does it mean to see life as a canvas?** It means you are both the artist and the artwork. Every experience is a brushstroke — some bold, some hesitant, some you'd rather paint over. We spend our days making, unmaking and remaking ourselves. Nothing is permanent, and that's not a curse — it's freedom. **Q: Do we really learn each time history repeats?** I believe so — not always consciously, but in the layers. The second time you love, you love differently. The third time you start over, you carry less baggage. We spiral upward, not in circles. Each turn of the carousel adds depth, even when the view looks familiar. **Q: Why is this song more poetic than your other tracks?** Because some truths need metaphor to be felt, not explained. I didn't want to lecture about life's meaning — I wanted to paint a picture you could step into. The swirling arrangement, the carousel imagery, the gentle build — it all invites reflection rather than answers. Listen to Carousel Hearts and find your own. **Q: Is eternal recommencement exhausting or hopeful?** Both — and that's honest. Some days the carousel feels heavy; other days it's the most beautiful ride in the world. I wrote this song to hold both truths at once. Recommencement is tiring, yes — but it also means you're still here, still willing to paint. ### Cosmic Cabaret — Reflection on Destiny and Free Will URL: https://www.groovella.com/blog/cosmic-cabaret-destiny/ Date: 2026-04-05 Destiny or free will? Groovella explores where one ends and the other begins — and why life is a cabaret worth showing up for. When I named the album Cosmic Cabaret, I wasn't just picking a catchy title — I was naming a philosophy. Life as a show: dazzling, unpredictable, sometimes absurd. But who writes the script? That's the question at the heart of this record. **Q: What does 'Cosmic Cabaret' mean as a concept?** Life is a cabaret — a cosmic one, grander than any stage. We're all performers and audience at once, playing scenes we didn't always choose, improvising when the script runs out. The album is a revue: each song a different act, a different mood, a different corner of the same big show. **Q: Do you believe in destiny or free will?** Both — and I think that's the only honest answer. Some doors open before you knock; others you have to push until your shoulder aches. Destiny sets the stage; free will is how you perform on it. The album lives in that tension — not resolving it, just dancing with it. **Q: Where does destiny end and free will begin?** At the moment you choose your response. You can't control every scene, but you choose how you play it — with grace, with humour, with your whole heart or half of it. That's where the cabaret becomes yours. The cosmic part is the setup; the cabaret part is your improvisation. **Q: Why use cabaret as a metaphor and not something else?** Because cabaret is joy and melancholy in the same breath — glitter and shadow, laughter and tears. It's performative but sincere. Life feels exactly like that to me: a show you can't rehearse, where the music keeps changing and you still have to dance. Cosmic Cabaret captures that duality. **Q: Is the album title track the philosophy in miniature?** Exactly. Cosmic Cabaret the song is the overture — it sets the stage, invites you in, tells you to leave your seriousness at the door. The whole album unfolds from that single idea: show up, play your part, enjoy the ride. It's serious philosophy wrapped in a feel-good groove. ### Good Time Comin' — Ode to Hope and Positivity URL: https://www.groovella.com/blog/good-time-comin-hope/ Date: 2026-06-21 Another path is always possible — Groovella shares why he chooses hope, even when the road looks closed. Today feels like a good day to talk about hope. Good Time Comin' is the last track on Cosmic Cabaret — and maybe the most important message I have for you: nothing is ever truly lost, and a good time really is comin', if you're willing to look for it. **Q: What does 'Good Time Comin'' mean to you?** It's a promise — not that everything will be easy, but that something good is always around the corner if you keep walking. I've lived through seasons where the sky felt permanently grey, and I learned that the sun doesn't disappear; it just waits behind the clouds. **Q: How do you stay positive when things get hard?** I don't always — and I won't pretend otherwise. Positivity isn't about forcing a smile; it's about remembering that another path is always possible. When one door closes, I don't stare at it. I look for the window. Sometimes it's tiny; sometimes you have to make it yourself. But it's there. **Q: What does 'nothing is ever truly lost' mean?** Experiences, lessons, love — they transform, but they don't vanish. A closed chapter becomes wisdom for the next one. A heartbreak teaches you what you truly need. Even mistakes are material — raw stuff for the next song, the next try, the next beautiful attempt at living. **Q: Is this song your personal coaching anthem?** In a way, yes — though I'm a coach who still needs coaching. I wrote it as much for myself as for anyone listening. On days when I forget my own advice, I put this track on and let the groove remind me: keep going, keep looking, keep believing. The good time is comin'. **Q: Why end the album with this message?** Because after all the scenes — the love, the loss, the carousel, the cosmic questions — what I want you to walk away with is hope. The cabaret ends, the curtain falls, but the good time is still comin'. Listen to Good Time Comin' and carry that with you.