There’s something instantly transporting about 'Tears Won’t Lie' - from the opening bars, it pulls you straight into a different era. Scottish soul singer Brooke Combe leans fully into that retro soul space, but it never feels like imitation. It’s rich, full-bodied, and completely self-assured. The accompanying video also mirrors that Motown era, with a vintage visual. The production carries that analog warmth of lush, layered instrumentation and steady, irresistible rhythms, but it still feels current, not stuck in the past. It’s more like a conversation between eras. The groove does a lot of the work, but it’s her vocal that really anchors it. There’s a power and clarity to her voice that feels timeless, like it could sit comfortably alongside classic soul records without losing anything. You can feel that wider resurgence of retro soul right now, and Brooke’s very much in the centre of it - riding that wave, but also helping define it in her own way.