Author: Helena Lynch
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Nom De Plume Are Back – And “Circle the Dream” Hits Harder Than Expected
Before I sit down to write a review of a musician, singer, or band, I always carry out a little investigation: I read interviews, dig through old recordings, catch fragments of stories and details. This helps me see the people behind the songs-their thoughts, their inner springs. And now, as I prepare material on the…
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A Delicate Balance of Tradition and Innovation in Dee Hernández’s New EP “Pa’ Que Lo Pruebes (So You Can Taste It)”
Step by step and with persistence, Cuban-born singer Dee Hernández is conquering the Canadian music scene. Recently she received nominations at the East Coast Music Awards 2025 and performed at major showcases alongside the celebrated Measha Brueggergosman-Lee. She is called “the voice of Cuban-Canadian jazz” and is praised for her ability to tell stories through…
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Folk and Indie-Pop United: “Carbon Copy,” the New Track from Bri Aspen
Bri Aspen has released her new single “Carbon Copy” – a heartfelt track at the crossroads of folk and indie-pop. In the song, she explores the theme of breaking familiar cycles and choosing her own path instead of repeating the past.From an early age, Bri has transformed personal experiences into universal stories of love, loss,…
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Jaidyn Hurst: The Voice of a Generation in Her New Single “Love Me Like I Need”
Jaidyn Hurst is a twenty-year-old American singer and songwriter from Colorado, whose compositions transform personal experience into a modern indie sound. Her new single, “Love Me Like I Need,” blends elements of Adult Contemporary Indie Pop and Alt Pop, infused with a vivid and emotional performance. Her music carries the voice of a generation –…
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Laughter, Love, and New Beginnings – The Energy of Alexandra Helgerson’s Single “We’re Never Going Out”
Alexandra Helgerson – a singer, songwriter, director, and actress – creates music where the personal becomes an inspiration for many. Her new composition “We’re Never Going Out” is an energetic and radiant anthem to friendship and female support, born out of difficult trials: in the summer of 2024, Alexandra was recovering from chemotherapy, radiation, and…
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“TWISTED” by Mark Thackway: When Music Becomes a Meeting
Sometimes you want to listen to music that doesn’t tire you out. Not something new or overly complicated, but time‑tested and close in spirit. In such moments I am drawn to Americana, folk and country – to music played on guitar or mandolin. It’s important that the recording sounds clean and clear, without unnecessary noise…
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Coral Moons Stay True to Their Signature Style in the Heartfelt New Track “Apartment”
Coral Moons is an indie-pop band formed on the Boston coast and recently relocated to the forests of upstate New York. When they’re not tending their garden, shooting on vintage cameras, or sipping homemade wine by the fireplace, they’re touring the country and playing at major music festivals. Their new single “Apartment”, created by vocalist…
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Ava Valianti’s New Single About Growing Up and Finding Yourself: “Clean My Room”
Sixteen-year-old indie-pop singer Ava Valianti takes another bold step in her career with the new single “Clean My Room” – a piercing chronicle of the hidden anxieties of adolescence. Behind the seemingly ordinary image of a bedroom, she reveals a vulnerable space: doubts, fears, and emotions that rarely see the light. Ava’s delicate vocals sound…
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Dreams into Songs: The Story Behind Wakeland’s “It’s a Hard Love”
Wakeland was born decades ago in Stillwater, Oklahoma – a group of friends who simply wanted to play music and share the joy of the moment. What started as cover songs in a friend’s bar gradually grew into a full‑fledged band with its own audience and original material. Their new single “It’s a Hard Love” blends pop rock,…
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“EGO”: Agnes’s Triumphant Return with a Shimmering 80s Sound
Swedish pop icon Agnes returns with her radiant new single “EGO” – the third in a string of recent releases. Blending fiery shades of disco with sleek synth‑pop, she turns the track into a hymn of liberation: about letting go of control and embracing life’s surprises. Created in collaboration with top‑tier songwriters – Vincent Pontare and Salem Al Fakir (Madonna, Avicii), Hannah…