Author: Alice Harper
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May Payne Finds Courage in the First Rush of Love on “Solid Ground”
London-based singer-songwriter May Payne brings folk intimacy and an appetite for emotional intensity to “Solid Ground”, a song about the thrilling, exhausting business of trusting somebody. Following her EPs “Sane” and “High Demand”, the single previews “Keeper”, due on 13 November. Its subject is the beginning of an important relationship, when affection arrives quickly and…
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Catch the Vibe: Jordan Parker and His “Butterfly Love”
Born in Los Angeles and raised in Portland, Jordan Parker blends pop, R&B, and soul into a distinctive sound of his own. With powerful vocals, an enigmatic stage presence, and talents that go far beyond performing, Jordan is also a gifted songwriter and a phenomenal guitarist. All of this shines through in his new track,…
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When Curiosity Gets the Better of You: “WHAT HAVE I DONE?” by MOP!
MOP!’s music offers a little bit of everything, from soulful slow songs that showcase the full depth of his voice to catchy indie-pop hooks that make you smile and sing along. Over the past five years, he’s transformed an ordinary garden shed at his parents’ home into a fully equipped studio, teaching himself to create…
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Tropical Noir: The Cinematic Exotica of Royal Pacific Orchestra
Royal Pacific Orchestra invites you on a musical journey where classical music meets the exotica of the 1950s, cinematic soundscapes, and the laid-back rhythms of the city at night. Their project “Enchanted Mirror” blends Lo-fi Rock, Jazz Fusion, Nu Jazz, and Jazztronica, creating a soundtrack for imaginary adventures in faraway tropical lands. Think luxurious island…
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Letting Go of the Past and Moving Forward: Avall’s New Single “Leave Me”
Singer-songwriter Avall, originally from New Jersey and now based in Los Angeles, presents “Leave Me,” an atmospheric track that blends alternative indie and pop. It’s a song about growing up, letting go of the past, and learning to believe in yourself. Avall wrote the song during her final year of college, when the future felt…
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The Summer We Miss: Carys Kinnell’s Debut Single “Southern Stars”
Australian singer-songwriter Carys Kinnell has moved from sunny Perth to Hull in the UK, but her thoughts often drift back home. In her debut single, “Southern Stars,” she fondly recalls sun-drenched beaches, summer evenings and carefree days. The result is an infectious indie-pop track that brings a little taste of summer. Carys wrote the song…
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Loving Through the Toughest Arguments: “Rather Fight” by Henry Morris
Indie-pop artist Henry Morris unveils “Rather Fight,” a song about a love so powerful that even arguing can feel better than finding happiness with someone else. It’s a story of a complicated relationship that’s hard to walk away from, even when being together isn’t easy. “This song is about a girl I loved with all…
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The Carousel of Life Set to Jazz: “Life Carousel” by KYLEUM
KYLEUM is a musical project at the intersection of jazz, ambient, lounge, and electronic music. Thoughtfully crafted compositions meet improvisation, turning each performance into a unique audiovisual experience. “Life Carousel” is a melodic, atmospheric track where instruments engage in a lively dialogue, blending contemporary jazz with cinematic soundscapes. The music unfolds naturally, leaving room for…
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Gianna Alessi on New York’s “Unsung Heroes” in “NY10”
Gianna Alessi’s “NY10” is inspired by the unsung heroes of her hometown, New York City: the owners and employees of local corner grocery stores known as bodegas. Born out of a casual conversation with one such shopkeeper in Brooklyn, the song is an alt-pop ode with disco influences, celebrating the people who keep the city…
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Don’t Overthink It, Just Enjoy the Moment: runner’s New Song “My Man”
Vancouver-based band runner, from British Columbia, have released “My Man,” a lighthearted, playful country song with a touch of melancholy. It captures that moment when one relationship is coming to an end and another is already beginning to take shape on the horizon. Vocalist and songwriter Kira Cuthbertson wrote “My Man” during a time when…
