Talk about impeccable timing. As another spell of soaring temperatures settles in, singer-songwriter John Galea<\/a><\/strong> arrives with a track that couldn\u2019t be better named. \u201cHotter Than A Heatwave\u201d<\/strong> lands as the second preview of his forthcoming debut album, due later this year, following April\u2019s album-launching single \u201cSongwriter<\/a>.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n Having featured John Galea on the blog over the years, I can\u2019t say I\u2019d ever naturally associate his name with the soundtrack to summer. Yet here he is, confidently stepping into sun-drenched pop territory and delivering what feels like a bona fide summer anthem. It\u2019s a refreshing change of pace that still feels unmistakably John, only this time with the windows down and the volume all the way up.<\/p>\n \u201cHotter Than A Heatwave<\/strong>\u201d sees him embrace shimmering synths, uplifting melodies and irresistibly danceable beats. The move towards the dancefloor feels remarkably effortless, as though this glossy, feel-good pop direction has been waiting for him all along. It\u2019s bright, breezy and instantly infectious, while still retaining the thoughtful songwriting that has long been one of his greatest strengths.<\/p>\n