Heartfelt and Honest: Charlie Harris Releases “Living Without Hope” Single of The Week on Hollywood FM

Just in — the moving new single Living Without Hope by Charlie Harris is officially on our A-List Playlist! This heartfelt track blends jangly guitar hooks with a beautifully honest vocal and melody, echoing the feel of classic R.E.M. and Neil Young — all with a South African twist.

Charlie Harris returns with a raw, authentic sound that feels timeless and real. No frills, just honest songwriting and music with heart.

Catch Living Without Hope” playing every few hours, and as our POWERPLAY at 10:30 AM Pacific USA time, every day for the next month!

South African singer-songwriter Charlie Harris dives deep into raw emotion with his haunting new single, “Living Without Hope” — a track that captures the stillness and solitude of heartbreak.

Produced by longtime collaborator Robin Walsh, the 3-minute track is a sparse, slow-burning meditation on how sadness can quietly infiltrate our daily lives. Carried by Charlie’s intimate vocals and unfiltered songwriting, Living Without Hope doesn’t dress up the truth — it sits in it.

    “It’s a song to share how we all sometimes feel,” says Charlie. “That quiet ache when sadness and loneliness take over your every thought, and it feels like you’re living without any hope. I wanted to put that into words — not for sympathy, but for solidarity.”

Following his warmly received single When Are You Coming Home?, and the folk-rock optimism that defined his earlier albums Digital Dust Side A and B, this new track signals a shift toward a starker, more reflective sound. But Charlie’s signature touch remains: vulnerability, storytelling, and an emotional through-line that lingers long after the last note.

Based in Johannesburg, Charlie Harris has built a loyal following through his poetic songwriting, warm folk-rock energy, and ability to find the extraordinary in everyday emotion. His band, Keep Guessing Charlie, features musicians Andre Feldmann, Shaun Ruysenaar, Louise Cloete, and Frank Coerlin — though Living Without Hope marks one of Charlie’s most personal solo releases to date.

Stay tuned for more heartfelt music from Charlie Harris throughout 2025.

🎬 Watch the official music video for “Living Without Hope”
👉 https://youtu.be/qUP-5NHNDTw?si=5MYsxpT3gBj9pb_f

Follow Charlie Harris & Keep Guessing for updates, behind-the-scenes, and more:

📷 Instagram: @keep_guessing_charlie
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🎵 TikTok: @keepguessingcharlie
▶️ YouTube: @keepguessingcharlie5908

A Moving Tribute to Home and Humanity: Brenda Janz’s ‘Way of Life’ Debuts on the A-List

We are thrilled to announce that the beautiful new single ‘Way of Life’ from ‘Brenda Janz’ is now spinning on our A-List Playlist. Tune in to hear this touching and melodic track night and day, every couple of hours + it will also be played as a special SOULFUL POWERPLAY at 8:30 PM Pacific USA time for the next month.

“Way of Life” is the melodic and hauntingly beautiful ballad from Canadian singer-songwriter Brenda Janz. Originally hailing from Nova Scotia, Brenda has called British Columbia home since 1984. Her music reflects this dual heritage—rooted in the traditions of the East Coast and inspired by the natural beauty and spirit of the West.

After more than three decades in music, Brenda continues to touch hearts with her latest album, Way of Life. Blending her signature rootsy folk sound with soulful, authentic lyrics, the title track stands out as a poignant tribute to home, family, and the threads that connect us all.

Way of Life speaks to the powerful bonds between parents and children, humanity and nature. With lyrics that reflect life’s shared journey and its delicate beauty, Brenda delivers a heartfelt message of love, gratitude, and connection. It’s a moving track that leaves a lasting impression on every listener.

Credits:

  • Lead Singer / Songwriter / Composer: Brenda Janz
  • Producer / Arranger / Mix & Mastering: Philip Janz

Musicians:

  • Lead Vocals: Brenda Janz
  • Drums, Keyboards, Vocals: Philip Janz
  • Bass Guitar & Flugelhorn: Matt Weeks
  • Acoustic & Electric Guitars: Brian Thiessen

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/brenda.janz.5

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bjanz3/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/5lNuWIa2Bx9J50EPLkcZqk

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/album/way-of-life/1799504724

Link to All Streaming Platforms:  https://wingsmusic.lnk.to/WayofLife