Each Friday, Atwood Journal’s employees share what they’ve been listening to that week – a tune, an album, an artist – no matter’s been having an impression on them, within the second.
This week’s weekly roundup options music by Tiana Major9, Samantha Crain, Saint Joshua, BANKS, Fairly Jane, Mary Eliza, Will Swinton, BOSAYA, Jordan Duffy, Claire Guerreso, Pseudopomp, Saint Blonde, LSR/CITY, NNancy, Quinny, NickFolwarczny, Anandita, Sam Uctas, Clairo, Harrison Lipton, Camryn Quinlan, and Dipsea Flower!
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:: “alone” – Tiana Major9 ::
Mitch Mosk, Beacon, New York
Tright here’s no straightforward technique to specific the large weight and ache of leaving somebody you like. Nonetheless, Tiana Major9 captures that uncooked heartache with simple grace in “alone,” her first standalone launch in over two years’ time.
You’re somebody
That change their thoughts
So simply
I’m the one who’s up at evening
Questioning
You make time
For what you need
I suppose it’s not me
I’ve run out of tears to cry
And also you ain’t sorry
Launched November 11 by way of +1 Information, “alone” is a soulful, sweepingly seductive, and breathtakingly stunning baring of an unbearably heavy coronary heart. Possibly your particular somebody has modified for the more serious, and so they’re not the individual you fell in love with; or possibly they’ve lastly proven you their true colours; simply as love is love, heartbreak is heartbreak, and at some painful level, you may’t go on with the letdowns and disappointments. If you happen to’re “higher off alone,” as Tiana Major9 sings so passionately in her refrain, then it’s too late for “sorry” or “I’ll do higher subsequent time.”
Don’t know why I like you
You ain’t doing nothing for me
Make it make sense
I’m only a idiot on your love
Onerous to get previous what you probably did
can’t faux no extra
Change? You’ll by no means
You simply do no matter you need
And I let ya, but I deserve higher
I’m carried out giving up
Method an excessive amount of
Come and get your stuff
Used to assume you had been the treatment
What’s the purpose in making an attempt extra?
Love don’t dwell in right here no extra
No extra
I feel I’m higher off alone
I feel I’m higher off alone
Can’t flip this home into a house
I feel I’m higher off alone
Tiana Major9’s gorgeous golden vocals take heart stage all through “alone” as she passionately, powerfully spills her guts. Her lyrics paint a vivid, susceptible story of emotional wounds became emotional scars as guarantees had been damaged and hopes had been dashed opened time and again.
The one advantage of the disillusionment we hear in “alone” is that the narrator can lastly begin therapeutic; and with that therapeutic comes the chance to try to love once more. Hearts are resilient muscle mass; they ache continuously, but they continue to be stalwart and robust. Even after they break, they mend – however “alone” isn’t a tune in regards to the mending; it’s a tune a couple of coronary heart breaking and a love dying, and whenever you’re in it, there’s nothing worse. Tiana Major9 embodies that carnage with soul-stirring finesse, inviting us deep into her internal sanctum as she lastly cuts herself unfastened, breaking free from a nasty love so she will sometime discover the great one.
Distress’s a buddy of mine
It loves firm
Recollections in my thoughts
Simply repeat
Broke my coronary heart a number of occasions
I nonetheless didn’t depart
I stood proper there by your aspect
Stupidly
Don’t know why I like you
You ain’t doing nothing for me
Make it make sense
I’m only a idiot on your love
Onerous to get previous what you probably did
can’t faux no extra
Change? You’ll by no means
You simply do no matter you need
And I let ya, but I deserve higher
I’m carried out giving up
Method an excessive amount of
Come and get your stuff
Used to assume you had been the treatment
What’s the purpose in making an attempt extra?
Love don’t dwell in right here no extra
No extra
I feel I’m higher off alone
I feel I’m higher off alone
Can’t flip this home into a house
I feel I’m higher off alone
:: “Ridin’ Out the Storm” – Samantha Crain ::
Mitch Mosk, Beacon, New York
Life’s thrown us fairly a little bit of emotional, existential, and even some literal stormy climate of late. When it’s rain, snow, and even hail, we typically know what to do: Keep inside, take cowl, and look forward to the clouds to half; look forward to the solar’s return. And whereas they’re totally different in so some ways, these emotional and existential storms in our lives will be weathered with an identical this-too-shall-pass mindset, as a result of they all the time do – regardless of how dangerous issues appear, or how bleak issues get. You simply should journey out the storm and see your self by way of to the opposite aspect. Oklahoma-based singer/songwriter Samantha Crain provides the world some empowerment, reassurance, steering, and a heartfelt glimmer of hope in her new single, “Ridin’ Out the Storm.”
Give me moonlight gravel and a pickle jar
I by no means go away too removed from a submit oak tree
Performed like boxcar youngsters within the wilderness
However in actual life I’m all protection
Coronary heart born deportee
In hindsight, I suppose
I used to be on the market
For a praise and a cocktail
Thirty cash and I’d exhale my mild
Scratching your again like I by no means broke a nail
And I’m on kitchen element for the remainder of my life
Like a bolt from the blue
No purpose, no rhyme
You guess is pretty much as good as mine
Wipe it off and go inside
Batten down the hatches
Ridin’ out the storm
“I used to be watching this TV present referred to as ‘The Nice’ one evening and this one line caught me,” Crain tells Atwood Journal. “I’m positive it’s based mostly on some older, canonical textual content however, principally, it was this: ‘Let it go. It’s a storm. They are going to by no means cease coming, however cross by way of and away. They all the time will.’ To me, that appeared like one of the simplest ways I might sum up the gist of dwelling, and I wished to put in writing an expansive tune about how that has performed out in my life.”
“Expansive” is the proper introductory description for “Ridin’ Out the Storm,” which itself performs out like a superbly enchanting, understated tempest. Hypnotic and tender, dramatic and dreamy, the observe is Crain’s ode to a few of her favourite tunes, along with being an impassioned, soul-stirring seduction in its personal proper.
“I like the tune ‘I Wish to See the Brilliant Lights Tonight’ by Richard and Linda Thompson. The way it’s only a actually strong band holding down a rhythm and these upfront tight doubled vocals,” Crain smiles. “I wished the bottom of this tune to form of really feel like that… the sort of tune a superb musician might hear a few times and, kind of, be capable to play alongside to fairly nicely. I like doing octave doubled vocals as nicely, it simply provides this good virtually invisible texture, so I made positive we did that with each myself and Penny Pitchlynn (from BRONCHO, LABRYS), who did a lot of the background vocals on the file.”
“The tune ‘Cosmic Dancer’ influenced this tune as nicely… I wished the strings to be an shifting component and never only a pad including lushness (just like the strings on Cosmic Dancer) and likewise the acoustic guitars in that tune, I really feel such as you’re listening to extra of the percussive, woodiness of the instrument and fewer of the particular metallic string and that was what I used to be making an attempt to attain with the acoustic guitar tones on my tune. I wished all the pieces to really feel spherical and heat with out being muddy.”
She continues, “The addition of the whistle half was form of an accident, if I keep in mind proper. I simply heard one of many guys in my band do it evenly to themselves throughout a playback and I used to be like, ‘That’s nice! That makes me really feel like I’m weathering a storm all by my lonesome! We’ve bought so as to add that!’ The tune is lengthy and likewise fairly uniform, so I knew I wanted to alter up the final verse sonically. In films and TV, when there’s a flash again to a previous time, they’ll yellow the colour grade or fuzz it up like a reminiscence or one thing like that the place you already know you’re in a unique time and place, and I wanted an auditory model of that for the reason that ‘x marks the spot’ bit comes from a bedtime rhyme tune my mother would do after I was youthful, so I wished one thing that made it really feel like I used to be going again to a reminiscence. My reminiscence is definitely actually dangerous, and I don’t keep in mind loads from my childhood, so I assumed the uneven tremolo sound could be a fairly correct illustration of how my reminiscences truly really feel.”
No purpose, no rhyme
You guess is pretty much as good as mine
Wipe it off and go inside
Batten down the hatches
Ridin’ out the storm
No matter storms you’re dealing with, don’t allow them to overwhelm you or devour you entire; don’t allow them to sweep you away. “Ridin’ Out the Storm” is a testomony to our personal internal energy and personal internal mild; to our capability to beat all these obstacles that stand in our means, regardless of their dimension or their weight. Her second single of the 12 months (following September’s “Dragonfly”) sees Samantha Crain rising and ridin’ excessive, taking us along with her on the climb.
X marks the spot with an xxx and dot dot dot,
you already know I by no means thought thought thought
I’d go and get the chills
That reminiscence, ‘bout as helpful as a pay cellphone,
‘bout as free as a metronome
However I suppose it led me right here
And right here’s pretty much as good a spot to be as anyplace
Daycare on your nightmares, I hear that I’m dreaming all of it
So I buckle up however not too tight, and I name house on the by and by
It’s a decent squeeze and funky breeze and it’s like
A bolt from the blue
No purpose, no rhyme
You guess is pretty much as good as mine
Wipe it off and go inside
Batten down the hatches
Ridin’ out the storm
:: Self-(En)titled – Saint Joshua ::
Danielle Holian, Galway, Eire
Saint Joshua continues to captivate listeners along with his newest mixtape Self-(En)titled, a set that solidifies his place as a rising star in pop and R&B. Recognized for his soulful lyrics and highly effective vocals, Joshua blends components of each genres to craft an eclectic and deeply emotive sound. The mixtape’s 9 tracks are an exploration of his private journey, relating themes of affection, self-discovery, and vulnerability. Influenced by musical icons like Usher, Frank Ocean, Stevie Marvel, and Amy Winehouse, Joshua’s versatility shines by way of, with every tune providing a singular mix of introspective lyricism and genre-defying beats.
Collaborating with a gifted roster of producers together with Cashybear, Pears Macintyre, and Blair Mackichan, Saint Joshua has crafted a undertaking that’s each intimate and relatable. Tracks like “Blah Blah Blah” and “Candy Discuss” exemplify his capability to stability infectious melodies with heartfelt storytelling. With Self-(En)titled Joshua demonstrates his development as an artist, mixing uncooked emotion with masterful manufacturing. As his star continues to rise, the mixtape serves as a testomony to his simple expertise and his potential to make a long-lasting impression on the music business.
:: “Greatest Associates” – BANKS ::
Jada Moore, Virginia
After confirming the discharge of her upcoming fifth studio album Off With Her Head, singer/songwriter BANKS lastly launched her newest single “Greatest Associates.” The singer admitted that she’s held this tune notably near her coronary heart for years now. Giving it a hear, it’s clear why this one particularly was so particular to her.
BANKS: “It’s about somebody who was my sister for a few years, somebody I nonetheless dream about and get up lacking. Somebody who I grew other than. I feel we broke one another’s hearts. This tune is in regards to the grief of that loss and honoring our love. I feel it’s necessary to put in writing about as a result of though common, friendship loss will be harder to course of. We’re by no means taught we will lose a buddy in the identical means we’re taught we will lose a romantic accomplice. I’m pleased to launch a tune that honors the deep magnificence and romance of friendship.”
The mushy jingle of wind chimes begins the tune because the singer’s attribute mushy and melodic voice joins. Which is then accompanied by the mushy strumming of a guitar, as she begins a descent right into a story of what as soon as was. A stringed orchestra performs within the background including a further layer. Because the tune progresses all of the talked about components mix to embody the general very heartfelt and uncooked emotion of shedding a greatest buddy. The mild sound of water motion closes it out, in a means bringing closure on that chapter.
:: “Quiet” – Fairly Jane ::
Julius Robinson, California
Pretty Jane’s newest single “Quiet” demonstrates that there will be a lot mentioned with silence. Breathy, restrained but passionate vocals journey atop what begins out as a mushy rock sonic. Later a more durable, explosive part spills out a depth of withheld emotion. Singing, “You set your fingers on me, however you’ll by no means say that you really want it,” exhibits us there’s a highly effective connection throughout the quiet. The easy refrain says all of it, “However whenever you’re quiet, child you’re so alive.”
The Detroit born, Nashville-based trio mix various and indie pop/rock for a extremely infectious sound. The threesome consists of Trevor Dalrymple (vocals), Luca DiVergilio (bass) and Ethan Pressure (lead guitar). Their charming music possesses wealthy intimacy and longing. The group’s earlier singles “Stand So Shut” and “Two Few Tattoos” painting that attractive high quality. “Quiet” is simply as gripping.
:: “Porcelain” – Mary Eliza ::
Mitch Mosk, Beacon, New York
For a tune named “Porcelain,” this observe is way much less white, shiny, or clear than one would possibly anticipate. Midway between an indie rock reckoning and an alt-folk confessional, Mary Eliza’s newest single is feverish, brutally sincere, and unapologetically uncooked. It’s gritty and sleek, sonically charged and charmingly messy. For 3 and a half minutes, the Portland-based singer/songwriter sings the quiet half aloud as she candidly confronts deep-seated feelings round a relationship and inside herself.
Will you like me till I’m younger,
will you like me till I’m outdated?
Will you like me into any person I don’t know
I feel the home is chilly
and also you say that it’s not
And I placed on all my sweaters
when you attempt to take them off
Am I as cool as them?
In the summertime in a unique nation
Do you discover me attention-grabbing anymore?
It’s virtually like I’m there,
simply observing a crescent moon
And sniffing out the a part of you
that makes me wanna scream
“‘Porcelain’ begins out with a bang, meant to shock,” Eliza tells Atwood Journal. “‘Porcelain’ has stunned me from begin to end. I initially wrote it within the snowy, darkish days when a relationship of mine was seeming to crumble proper in entrance of me. It began out gradual, and timid, as I hadn’t mentioned any of it out loud but.”
“Because the tenderness of the preliminary seed of tune wore off and grew into energy, resilience, and frustration, it started to take new form. This was a tune that I felt actually exploded within the studio. Preston Cochran actually noticed my imaginative and prescient and was capable of assist me execute it. This tune encompasses a variety of development for me, and I maintain it near my coronary heart.”
Intimacy reigns supreme as Eliza pours her coronary heart out in tune by way of susceptible lyrics and a deeply emotive efficiency:
I need to be heat once more, I need to be such as you
I’m all the time within the hospital, they bought zero comply with by way of
You inform me that I’m porcelain and I do know what which means
I don’t need you to really feel so scared, so frightened of me
I need to soften into the rain that streams down your neck
You’ll assume that it’s annoying ‘til there’s none of me that’s left
You’ll want that you just had stayed exterior, however darling, no regrets
I’d take any piece of you any probability that I can get,
with my talons in your neck
From its dramatic, explosive starting to its achingly tender, cathartic shut, “Porcelain” proves as stunning as it’s brash. Mary Eliza’s soul-stirring upheaval is the newest have a look at her upcoming debut album Spider (independently out January 5th, 2025), and a strong perception into the strain and turmoil so many people really feel inside.
And is that this the sort of life
that you just all the time wished,
all the time dreamed of
Looking at Seattle out of your room
Or did I take too large a chew?
And now you’re unsure what you’re doing
Appears like there’s no meals that’s left for you
I need to be in love once more, I need to really feel model new
Placed on my favourite gown, have you ever spin me around the room
I need to be your greatest buddy who ruins all the pieces
Irrespective of the event, I’ll carry a boxing ring
:: “Partitions” – Will Swinton ::
Mitch Mosk, Beacon, New York
Heartbreak doesn’t final without end, however it positive hurts like hell within the second. There will likely be ‘higher days’ forward (or so we inform ourselves), however so as to get there, first we should climate our current storms – and Will Swinton’s “Partitions” comes straight from the attention of his personal intimate hurricane. The third single off his upcoming debut EP Higher Days sees the New Zealand-born singer/songwriter baring his soul in a superbly dramatic, achingly susceptible upheaval of affection, loss, and longing. Because the world he as soon as knew falls aside round him, Swinton displays on the life and love he as soon as had, and the model of himself he’s additionally shedding within the course of.
As a result of breakups are greater than only a parting of individuals; whenever you say goodbye to somebody, you’re additionally saying goodbye to the individual you had been with them.
The way in which you used to set me on hearth
One thing in your contact so chilly
Possibly it’s the way in which that I’m wired
That’s maintaining you from getting to shut
By no means meant to like me a liar
Loving you is all I do know
Want I might’ve held you tighter
I’ve been misplaced because you let me go
I hate to assume you had been all I wanted
Hate the way in which these partitions preserve closing in
I used to be begging you please don’t depart but
So maintain on don’t you run
I would like you right here
Forty nights of me nonetheless not sleeping
Forty days with a gap inside my head
I used to be misplaced whenever you misplaced all feeling
So maintain on don’t you run
I would like you right here
“’Partitions’ is in regards to the battle of letting go of somebody who, despite the fact that they weren’t good for you, turned part of you,” Swinton tells Atwood Journal.
“It’s this painful realization that shedding them means shedding a bit of your self. The tune captures the vacancy that follows, the sensation of partitions closing in as you grapple with who you’re with out them.”
Possibly I used to be caught up within the second
It by no means actually crossed my thoughts
That you just had been gonna depart me hear hopeless
I’ve been strolling down a light line
And a part of me to you appears damaged
Was the a part of you I held so excessive
Trigger whenever you left it ripped me proper open
How’d I like you for the longest time
Born in 2002, Will Swinton wasn’t round for the pop- and alt-rock music hayday, and all these visceral sonic upheavals that lit up the airwaves all through the late ‘90s and early 2000s. And but, the 22-year-old’s songwriting feels proper at house with acts like The Fray, Lifehouse, and Matchbox Twenty. His impassioned voice is a beacon of breathtaking emotion, rising and falling with seasoned finesse as he channels his personal internal angst and turmoil into cathartic launch. As tender as it’s tempestuous and in the end all-consuming, “Partitions” is a surprising show of each musical expertise and uncooked, actual heartache. Swinton’s Higher Days will certainly come sometime, however immediately, he’s within the storm, and there’s nothing extra to do however let his ache wash over us.
I hate to assume you had been all I wanted
Hate the way in which these partitions preserve closing in
I used to be begging you please don’t depart but
So maintain on don’t you run
I would like you right here
Forty nights of me nonetheless not sleeping
Forty days with a gap inside my head
I used to be misplaced whenever you misplaced all feeling
So maintain on don’t you run
I would like you right here
I hate to assume you had been all I wanted
Hate the way in which these partitions preserve closing in
I used to be begging you please don’t depart but
So maintain on don’t you run
I would like you right here
:: “AYA” – BOSAYA, TONY B ::
Danielle Holian, Galway, Eire
BOSAYA and TONY B’s newest single “Open Your Eyes” is a masterful collision of hip-hop, rap, and pop that feels as electrical as it’s introspective. What began as an opportunity onstage encounter has developed into a stunning partnership, and this observe is proof of their unshakable chemistry. BOSAYA’s ethereal, emotive vocals set the stage for an otherworldly soundscape, whereas TONY B’s sharp, kinetic rap verses cost in, balancing the tune’s ethereal tones with grounded grit. The result’s a sonic expertise that’s as uplifting as it’s energizing, pulling you into its orbit from the very first beat.
Past the sound, the observe’s rebirth is a narrative in itself. Initially a solo piece from 2018, BOSAYA’s collaboration with TONY B breathes new power into ‘Open Your Eyes’, due to producer Vadim Zariuta’s deft contact underneath LUOSI’s indie banner. The music video, a visible feast filmed in opposition to the dramatic backdrops of Hanford Attain and Peshastin Pinnacles, appears like a non secular odyssey in itself. Because the visuals mirror the tune’s themes of self-discovery and enlightenment, the dynamic duo pushes their artistry to new heights. Greater than only a tune, “Open Your Eyes” is a daring declaration of their inventive synergy and their capability to transcend boundaries, making it an anthem for anybody in search of which means in each music and life.
:: “Keep With Me” – Jordan Duffy ::
Chloe Robinson, California
Passionate pop singer/songwriter Jordan Duffy’s single “Keep With Me” is a tune many will resonate with on a deep degree. Have you ever ever felt so related to somebody you already know it goes past only a fling? “Keep With Me” captures that earnest, heartfelt emotion. Her commanding vocals stream atop heat synths and delicate guitar crafting the perfect mushy romantic vibes.
A singer, songwriter, producer, and audio engineer, Duffy does all of it. Her distinctive sound marries many genres reminiscent of indie, pop, Americana, and various. Her inspirations embody greats like Adele and Lake Road Drive. That affect will be heard in her daring tone. Whereas in school she found her 4 octave vary. “Keep With Me” showcases her powerhouse voice at its best.
:: “Prepared When You Are” – Claire Guerreso ft. JF ::
Julius Robinson, California
Relationships can take work. Love will not be all the time straightforward to navigate. It isn’t nearly being there for the highs, however discovering the energy to resist the lows. Claire Guerreso’s “Prepared When You Are” ft. JF is a poignant piece that depicts the resilience wanted to beat the various obstacles of affection. Her heat, passionate vocals glide over delicate piano. They praise JF’s equally heartfelt serenade. Lyrics embody “Loyal to the ache nonetheless need the rainbow. Gotta take the rain although.” All of us dream of that blissful relationship full of sunshine and rainbows. We even have to just accept the darkish with the sunshine remaining open to the connection.
Guerreso skillfully blends indie-pop, rock, digital and soul for emotive music that’s susceptible and uncooked. Her haunting, ethereal releases depart a daring impression. She creates moody, introspective ballads, whereas additionally offering danceable tracks. “Prepared When You Are” really showcases that reflective essence as she dives into the complexity of partnerships.
:: “Solely Simply” – Pseudopomp ::
Danielle Holian, Galway, Eire
Alt-rock duo Pseudopomp makes a hanging return with their sophomore single, “Solely Simply,” a follow-up to their promising debut observe “23.” Comprised of Greek musician Iosif and British-Bulgarian artist Katerina, the duo has crafted a charming sound that resonates with listeners by way of its distinctive mix of eerie riffs and unconventional songwriting. Their journey started with spontaneous late-night jam classes in London, which laid the groundwork for his or her distinctive type, marked by off-kilter rhythms and compelling narrative lyricism. With “Solely Simply,” Pseudopomp explores the complexities of affection by way of a haunting lens, solidifying their presence within the vibrant indie scene.
“Solely Simply” stands out as an anti-love anthem that delves into the frustration and confusion of falling head over heels. The observe masterfully balances darkish, melodious alt-rock components with unsettling melodies, completely encapsulating the emotional unrest that accompanies infatuation. A pivotal second within the tune happens at 2:28, the place faint piano notes herald the narrator’s painful realization of impending heartbreak. With all devices recorded by the duo and the steering of producer Ben ‘Faz’ Farestvedt, Pseudopomp is poised to raise their atmospheric sound throughout upcoming performances. “Solely Simply” not solely highlights their uncooked emotional depth and unhinged power but additionally positions them as some of the thrilling new acts within the indie music panorama.
:: “Prowl” – Saint Blonde ::
Mitch Mosk, Beacon, New York
If catchy, cathartic pop songs constructed on large feelings are your factor, then look no additional than Saint Blonde’s newest single. The Texan alt-rock band dwell in an intimate area of uncooked ardour and actual connection on “Prowl,” a moody tune about being a messy (and unapologetic) romantic.
You appear so unique
I image you
Within the afterglow with me
Choose one thing bodily
However reduce by way of all my platitudes shortly
I’m so shut
Touching your hand
Coronary heart is thrashing out my chest
I hope you fold
‘Trigger I can’t resist
I’m scared of what’s coming subsequent
“‘Prowl’ is kind of a tune about relationship, discovering your self once more in that course of, engaged on your self, and the idea of doubtless being emotionally or mentally accessible so far once more,” Saint Blonde’s vocalist Hunter Fitch tells Atwood Journal. “It’s a tune in regards to the realities of informal relationship whenever you’re a feely individual, catching emotions, and making an attempt to dwell as much as expectations. A fling became greater than a fling sort factor, and the sensation of freedom and vulnerability within the means of assembly somebody new.”
He continues, “It’s a tune about self-improvement and possibly even regret, in a means. New beginnings and being afraid to make the leap with a brand new individual.”
Saint Blonde’s refrain marks the tune’s confessional climax as Fitch surrenders to forces exterior his management and (seemingly) tries to embrace the second he’s in. Vulnerability doesn’t come straightforward whenever you’ve simply constructed recent partitions, but these partitions can be fast to crumble relying on who’s a’knocking.
I heard it goin ‘spherical
That you just’re out on the prowl
Not lookin for one more possibly
I wont allow you to down
I heard it goin ‘spherical
That you just’re out in town
You’re lookin for one more child
I gained’t allow you to down
I heard it goin ‘spherical
It’s exhausting to let somebody new in whenever you’ve simply flushed another person out, and it’s exhausting to maintain issues “informal” when that’s not who you’re. Saint Blonde stability each of those truths as Fitch sings about beginning once more, placing himself on the market, and getting thrown into one thing he won’t have been prepared for. Some people would possibly simply throw their fingers up, name it a case of “proper individual, incorrect time,” and stroll fervently in the other way; however others, Saint Blonde’s courageous narrator included, struggle by way of the funk and all that internal turmoil, seemingly recognizing that each one we now have is the right here and now.
Combating to vital
Again to again
Within the Thunderdome with me
She made herself proper at house
Stated “you’re not eliminating me shortly”
Do probably the most, I’ve bought to impress
Solely displaying you the most effective
Tear at my garments
Fingers on my hips
Serving to me to get undressed
A seductively emotive singalong, “Prowl” invitations us to search out consolation in new folks and new locations, despite the fact that that scares us. If you happen to’re not prepared, you’re not prepared – but when there’s even a slight probability that you just would possibly remorse strolling away, then give it a shot and see the place it goes. Collectively, Fitch and his bandmates Tre Rollins (huitar), Alexander Hernandez (guitar), Tyler Lee Cooper (drums), and Kyle Cade (bass) seize each the angst and pleasure of starting once more. It could ache inside and outside, however “Prowl” is a success single within the making – and we’re honored to hitch Saint Blonde wherever their journey takes them subsequent.
I heard it goin ‘spherical
That you just’re out on the prowl
Not lookin for one more possibly
I wont allow you to down
I heard it goin ‘spherical
That you just’re out in town
You’re lookin for one more child
I wont allow you to down
I heard it goin ‘spherical
:: “with out u” – LSR/CITY, Gareth Emery, Annabel ::
Bárbara Martínez Campuzano, Mexico
Gareth Emery has launched as soon as once more an awesome single for individuals who love the trance and digital music style. Energizing, pumping, and engrossing, the beat that may sound acquainted to a few of Emery’s previous songs, it’s a helpful piece for the dancefloor, for operating, for an evening automotive journey, you title it. We will discover Emery’s iconic, distinct rhythm if aware of different of his songs reminiscent of “Saving Mild” and “i noticed your face.” On the earth of digital music, although, familiarity with the artist’s beats doesn’t imply every of their songs is particular, as within the case of “with out u.”
LSR/CITY made its largest North American tour with 16 exhibits at the beginning of 2024. The undertaking has been praised for its spectacular visuals, instrumentation, and new music. As a part of the musical undertaking led by Gareth Emery, this tune will not be solely particular for its digital bases, however for its lyrics and vocals. English singer/songwriter Annabel has participated on this undertaking as the only vocalist, making this tune the results of an ideal contribution that mixes electrical energy, know-how, candy vocals, and even futuristic, cinematic visuals. Annabel wraps this tune in nostalgia as she sings about lacking a previous lover and making an attempt to hold on with out them. LRS/CITY, subsequently, has really proven that the mix between emotional, trance, and digital music is feasible and excess of inventive.
:: “Homicide on My Thoughts” – NNancy ::
Danielle Holian, Galway, Eire
NNancy’s “Homicide on My Thoughts” is a daring and emotionally charged anthem that cuts straight to the guts of affection’s most painful truths. This alt-pop gem explores the devastating second when the individual you fell for reveals themselves as a fastidiously constructed facade. With piercing lyrics like, “One other day, one other lie, once more homicide on my thoughts, the way to kill an individual you actually are,” NNancy delves into the dissonance between phantasm and actuality, wrapping her vulnerability in haunting melodies and electrifying manufacturing. Her voice, wealthy and emotive, turns into a vessel for the heartbreak, carrying listeners by way of the peaks and valleys of betrayal and bittersweet longing.
Set in opposition to a backdrop of atmospheric synths and pulsating digital beats, the tune’s sonic journey mirrors the turbulence of its narrative. Beginning with intimate pop components, ‘Homicide On My Thoughts’ crescendos right into a cathartic EDM finale—a launch that feels as uncooked because the feelings it captures. This isn’t only a observe you hear; it’s one you are feeling in your bones. NNancy proves herself a grasp storyteller, mixing her genre-defying sound with hanging honesty to create a tune that’s each deeply private and universally resonant. It’s a triumph for anybody who has ever danced with heartbreak and lived to inform the story.
:: “Up the Greenback” – Quinny ::
Danielle Holian, Galway, Eire
Quinny’s newest single “Up the Greenback” from his debut album Outer Monologue, is a shining instance of his capability to merge humor, sharp social commentary, and addictive indie-rock soundscapes. The observe, fueled by an irresistible guitar riff, critiques societal obsession with wealth and standing whereas remaining irresistibly danceable. Its accompanying video amplifies the satire, mixing absurdist humor with a DIY aesthetic that enhances Quinny’s attraction as an artist who refuses to take himself too critically. Whereas comparisons to Ed Sheeran might catch preliminary consideration as a result of a passing resemblance, Quinny shortly subverts expectations, establishing himself as a uniquely creative voice within the indie scene.
:: “Ethyl” – Nick Folwarczny ::
Mitch Mosk, Beacon, New York
Nick Folwarczny’s folks rock storytime begins in line exterior an area OSU bar, and ends in utter infatuation. Launched November 20th, “Ethyl” sees the 20-year-old Columbus native unconcerned with conventional tune construction, as a substitute focusing his efforts on capturing a second in time that he, himself, will always remember. “Lavender robe and a bottle of wine, drink ‘til you drown is the plan,” he sings to start out verse one (of 4), acoustic guitar gently pattering alongside his brightly aching voice.
And oh, the way it aches. Whereas he’s giving us the starting of his love story, Folwarczny is on no account attending to the ending (if there may be one) in simply two and a half minutes’ time; “Ethyl” is a style and a tease, paying homage to The Lumineers’ “Flowers in Your Hair” – one other stomp-clap folks rock barnstormer that leaves us wanting a lot extra.
Lavender robe and a bottle of wine
Drink ‘til you drown is the plan
You go to the toilet
An x in your hand
That you just rinse ‘til it’s gone
With your mates you go dance
The bouncer rejected the group up forward
And he laughed when he noticed who was subsequent
I used to be already drunk
He requested me the place I used to be from
And I managed to someway get in
“I wrote this a couple of woman I met at an Ohio State bar, Ethyl & Tank,” Folwarczny tells Atwood Journal.
“I wished the tune to be literal, and that’s precisely how I wrote it. It turned out to be the tune that I’ve been making an attempt to put in writing for the reason that begin of my profession.”
I noticed your lavender robe
Like there was nobody round
I drank sufficient to go ask on your title
You advised me the place you had been going
Stated I’m welcome to hitch
And the drinks began pouring once more
I didn’t comprehend it then however I ought to’ve ran
However your lavender robe
was one thing I wasn’t able to neglect
You tear me aside
Leaving unopened scars to bleed
till they’re not purple
However your lavender robe
was one thing I wasn’t able to neglect
A reminiscence channeled into stunning, candy music, “Ethyl” is charming, churning, and simple to fall in love with. When Folwarczny lastly provides us the “little bit extra” that we’ve been ready for within the tune’s fourth verse (some would possibly even name it a refrain), we’re already all-in. Certain, she might need damaged his coronary heart – as he sings with poetic grace – however hey, what a narrative.
:: “Something” – Anandita ::
Chloe Robinson, California
R&B/pop singer-songwriter Anandita’s new launch “Something” is a heart-wrenching single about discovering energy throughout the ache. Her gorgeous, soulful vocals sing of in search of the braveness to flee a damaged relationship. With each observe you may sense the deep anguish of affection misplaced. Lyrics like “I held onto a love that made me really go insane,” depict simply how a lot the partnership tore her aside. Whether or not it’s a romantic relationship or friendship after we are trapped in one thing so unfulfilling, it’s not all the time straightforward to chop unfastened. Anandita superbly illustrates that battle.
The Indian/American teen was born and raised within the Bay Space by immigrant mother and father. Talking solely Tamil, as a preschooler she discovered English by singing well-liked American songs. Now she will not be solely impressed by Indian music, but additionally by pop idols like Ariana Grande and Mariah Carey. Primarily based in India, she continues to hone in on her craft with confidence and delight. “Something” is a first-rate instance of how a lot she has grown in her musical artistry.
:: “Redacted Traces” – Sam Uctas ::
Danielle Holian, Galway, Eire
Sam Uctas’ “Redacted Traces” is a daring and charming journey that bridges the hole between conventional songwriting and avant-garde experimentation. Anchored by Sam’s lifelong love affair with the guitar, the album showcases a masterful stability between melodic readability and textural complexity. From the uncooked, post-punk power of the title observe “Redacted Traces” to the emotional depths of “In Your Eyes,” every tune pulls the listener right into a deeply private and thought-provoking world. Recorded on classic tape machines, the album’s analog heat and imperfections add a tactile high quality that enhances its natural and human really feel—one thing more and more uncommon in trendy manufacturing.
The fantastic thing about “Redacted Traces” lies not solely in its sonic landscapes but additionally in its lyrical depth. Drawing from literary influences like Jack Kerouac and Charles Bukowski, Sam crafts lyrics that stand alone as poetry whereas seamlessly complementing the music. Tracks like “All the things is Changing into” and “VRBA” push boundaries, mixing spoken-word poetry with atmospheric soundscapes in a means that feels groundbreaking but deeply intimate. Whether or not by way of the driving rhythms of “Falling Out” or the psychedelic funk-dub of “SKU DUB,” Sam Uctas delivers an album that challenges conventions and invitations listeners to discover the sides of musical and emotional expression. It’s a piece that lingers lengthy after the ultimate observe.
:: “Amoeba” – Clairo ::
Marc Maleri, Connecticut
Sling is an album that all the time works its means again into my rotation throughout the colder months of the 12 months. Clairo’s lyricism together with this album’s strings and harmonies embody this splendidly heat, comforting, and comfy vibe that I crave throughout these seasons, and “Amoeba” isn’t any totally different. The tune is retrospective and self-critical, Clairo inspecting her misplaced efforts and the way they’ve made her lose observe of priorities. With lyrics like, “Aren’t you glad that you just reside in a hell and in disguise? / No one but all the pieces, a pool to shed your reminiscence,” Clairo by no means fails to impress along with her capability to embody frequent feelings and lived experiences by way of these deeply shifting lyrics that might stand as poetry on their very own with none musical backing.
That being mentioned, the refrain of the tune is wildly addicting due to the instrumentation; virtually each Clairo tune feels inherently heat due to the various ‘80s impressed components inside her tracks, however “Amoeba” particularly was capable of strike the proper stability of all the pieces that makes up a Clairo tune. One of many largest hits off Sling throughout its preliminary launch, “Amoeba” will all the time be a tune that I come again to when the climate drops and I would like that bittersweet soundtrack to accompany what’s occurring in that point of my life.
:: “On My Personal” – Harrison Lipton ::
Mitch Mosk, Beacon, New York
Harrison Lipton can all the time be counted on to fill life’s unhappy occasions with a sweeter glow. Whether or not you’re reeling by way of grief, pressured past perception, or nursing a damaged coronary heart, the Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter and producer guarantees to appease the souls and possibly even fire up a smile with “On My Personal,” a dreamy, buoyant breakup anthem. Launched in mid-November, the artist’s second single of the 12 months follows September’s smoldering and seductive “Synchronized Swimming,” and finds Lipton baring his newfound loneliness by way of sincere lyrics and glistening, golden-hued grooves.
It’s actually getting me down
I get nervousness everytime you come round
A smile turns to a frown
If you happen to don’t name me then
I feel I’m gonna f*ing drown
My therapist says I’m self-sufficient
At the very least I feel so, trigger I don’t hear
I inform myself I’m in secure situation
You bought my quantity, I’m going underneath
I’m all alone
No one will get all the pieces that they need
All alone
I bought sufficient of myself to lean on
“Like a long-lost B-side to Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours, ‘On My Personal’ is my take on a tongue-in-cheek breakup tune disguised as a dad rock anthem,” Lipton tells Atwood Journal. “With strains like ‘my therapist thinks I’m self-sufficient / not less than I feel so ‘trigger I don’t hear,’ ‘On My Personal’ pokes enjoyable at its inherent unhappiness, grappling with themes reminiscent of loneliness and cognitive dissonance from a brand new perspective.”
“The tune began in a small bed room studio in Carroll Gardens throughout a session with Aidan Ludlam of the booyah! children, who makes use of lyrics like an impressionist painter makes use of paint. He helped me stability the dissonance between being dumped and discovering the way to be okay with it – now that ‘I’ve bought sufficient of myself to lean on.’ ‘On My Personal’ retains constructing the world ‘Synchronized Swimming’ began, placing forth a distinctly clear and modernized late ‘70s aesthetic.”
You actually turned me on
I’ve been trying by way of
outdated messages on my cellphone
I’m wondering what you need
We get nearer you then reduce it off
Simply look forward to me to name you
on a lonely summer time evening
Heard your message that you just left me, it mentioned
We’re getting older, this time it’s over
Being on one’s personal can have two connotations, and Harrison Lipton cleverly, poetically embraces each in his music. Sure, you will be remoted and alone – traditional breakup tune content material! – however you may also be impartial and empowered… whereas nonetheless acknowledging your unhappiness. “On My Personal” aches earnestly and unapologetically, however it additionally shines with the internal mild of a weathered soul studying to smile once more. And if that’s not purpose sufficient to nod alongside to this mild tune, then I don’t know what’s.
I’m all alone
No one will get all the pieces that they need
All alone
I bought sufficient of myself to lean on
All alone
No one will get all the pieces that they need
All alone
I’m paying the complete worth of my freedom
:: “Mild of Day” – Camryn Quinlan ::
Danielle Holian, Galway, Eire
Camryn Quinlan’s “Mild of Day” opens with a serene acoustic intro that appears like a mild dawn, setting the tone for a observe full of heat and radiance. Produced by Baldvin Hlynsson, the tune transitions seamlessly from stripped-down intimacy to a vibrant, uplifting refrain that celebrates love’s transformative energy. Delicate bluesy piano strains, a grounding bass, and textured djembe beats construct a layered soundscape, whereas Quinlan’s heartfelt lyrics specific gratitude and admiration for somebody who brightens her world. The blossoming harmonies within the refrain mirror the themes of renewal and hope, making a universally resonant anthem that appears like a heat embrace.
The reflective center eight provides a poignant pause, permitting Quinlan’s expressive vocals to shine earlier than the tune crescendos right into a triumphant finale. Regardless of her youth, her storytelling depth and vocal maturity evoke comparisons to artists like Taylor Swift and Kacey Musgraves, whereas her soulful instrumentation provides a singular aptitude. “Mild of Day” is a testomony to Camryn Quinlan’s capability to light up life’s tender moments with authenticity and coronary heart. As a preview of her upcoming EP, If We’re Being Sincere, it guarantees even better brilliance forward for this rising star.
:: “Burnouts” – Dipsea Flower ::
Mitch Mosk, Beacon, New York
Dipsea Flower’s third single is the sort of candy tune that makes you need to rise up and do a jig: To bop like no person’s watching and sing like no person’s listening – and why shouldn’t we?! Stay the life you need to dwell, and don’t let anyone let you know in any other case. Launched in mid-October, “Burnouts” is an ode to all these daydreamers and dreamchasers who comply with their hearts regardless of the sturdy headwinds in opposition to them.
It’s far simpler to buckle to societal pressures than to face up for what you consider in, particularly whenever you’re alone in your trigger; to let your loved ones, your mates, your friends dictate how you reside, what you do, and who you’re. Go in opposition to the grain, and the judgments will comply with in lockstep. But whether or not you’re labeled a reject, a burnout, or anything underneath the solar, solely you can really perceive your goal on this life – and all of us deserve the prospect to see our personal goal by way of. Dipsea Flower seize that lovely reality with a deservedly stunning tune.
Storm is passing from the again of the automotive
I sing her tune with my weathered guitar
I would like a candy melody
To catch me after I’m stumblin’ down
California river gained’t you give us the evening
A spirit of the land to carry on tight
When the wolves begin circlin’
They begin circlin’spherical
Hearth dancin’ by way of us
Screamin’ Hallelujah, wastin’ time
All my associates are burnouts
And we’re doing alright
“‘Burnouts’ is about rising up and realizing that a lot of the issues that we’re advised to care about aren’t the issues that make us really pleased,” the band’s lead singer and songwriter Ari Rosenberg tells Atwood Journal. “It’s about realizing that whenever you resolve to drop society’s plans for you and chase after the stuff you love, many individuals gained’t perceive it and so they’ll be fast label you a ‘burnout’ or a ‘failure.’ I’ve seen the people who find themselves prepared to take this threat are those who’ve probably the most hearth in them, and in the end find yourself extra fulfilled.”
We’re all the time altering and had been by no means the identical
Paint my love and wash it away
I let it spill out
‘Trigger I can’t take it to the bottom
Hearth dancin’ by way of us
Screamin’ Hallelujah, wastin’ time
All my associates are burnouts
And we’re doing alright
Brilliant melodies and heat, euphonious harmonies fill the air as Rosenberg and his bandmates Marley Striem, Andy Baker, and Trevor Hurvitz create a dreamy, sun-kissed reverie for all to unapologetically bask and sway in. An upbeat, feel-good singalong, “Burnouts” sees the Boston-born, California-based band embracing their very own distinctive paths, whereas inspiring listeners to do the identical. “Hearth dancin’ by way of us, screamin’ Hallelujah, wastin’ time! All my associates are burnouts and we’re doing alright.“
Tune out the haters! They’ll by no means perceive us; they’ll by no means get why we do what we do. Don’t fear about what anybody else thinks, and as a substitute give attention to following your coronary heart, chasing your desires, and making your journey your individual… with an attractive soundtrack, courtesy of Dipsea Flower.
Take my time
I wanna go and take my time
Throw it out all throughout the sky
Take my time
I wanna go and take my time
Throw it out all throughout the sky
Hearth dancin’ by way of us
Screamin’ Hallelujah, wastin’ time
All my associates are burnouts
And we’re doing alright
:: You Can Solely Sleep At Evening – Hremse, Rozo, 2lap and malfezante ::
Frederick Bloy, London, England
At occasions, ominous. At occasions, sombre. At occasions, ghoulish. At occasions, soothing. At occasions, plaintive. You Can Solely Sleep at Evening is a type of taciturn digital releases, shrouded beneath algorithms and obscured by an entire privation of promoting. Nonetheless, inside that obscurity, that elusiveness, there may be liberation. There’s a capability to repudiate inventive normalcy, to disregard conformity with out remorse, or worry, or disgrace.
It’s the versatility of the digital palette on this album that’s so enchanting. Sure synth tones will billow into zenith-proportions, resonating into chasms of sound akin to the creations of How you can Disappear Fully (to not be confused with the Radiohead tune of the identical title). The following observe, a doleful piano hums a lament as an alternative. Issues squelch, issues bubble. Bass tones thrum beneath chords taken from notebooks of Berlin faculty progressive synth composers. Issues chatter, issues crash. Voices whisper, tapes click on and scratch. The fuzz of vinyl static permeates lonely moments. In a single occasion, you’re ensconced in ambient smog; in one other, you’re immersed in a celestial offcut of a cloud rap producer’s catalogue.
I can’t resolve if the title of this album is supposed to be off-putting, or a consolation. Basically, I can foresee many of those compositions being conducive to a superb evening’s sleep. If not that, they might make good firm for notably drowsy, mellow nights of insomnia.
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