“Spiritstalker” by Hana: An Ethereal Electro-Pop Experience
Prepare to get chills — Hana’s angelic high notes will take you to the astral plane. Arguably one of the most relaxing songs I’ve heard in a while, “Spirit” is an emotional electro-pop single off of her new EP, Moonstoned. In the song, Hana takes on the metaphorical persona of a spirit stalking her love […]
Anya Hinkle on “Eden and Her Borderlands,” Helping Ukraine, and What She Has to Say
The debut song of its titular album, “Eden and Her Borderlands” is a slow, and vibrant trek across the described promised land. Leaning heavily on dusty Southern imagery and a swath of Biblical references, the song serves to establish a mood in the listener for the entirety of the album. Twangy acoustic guitar opens the […]
“Subway Song” by Guest Rooms: City Melancholy
“Subway Song” takes you on a melancholic ride, as the track evokes feelings of nostalgia and is conducive to personal contemplation. It opens with drums that reverberate in the distance until acoustic guitar moves the listener in closer. Upon entering his world, you’ll faintly hear a soundbite of a subway platform announcement, warning you to […]
CARRTOONS on “GROCERIES,” Production, and His Upcoming Album
Producer CARRTOONS delivers a smooth funk sound with vocalist Nigel Hall on the track “GROCERIES”. Off of his latest album, HOMEGROWN, Ben Carr is channeling a vibrant 80’s vibe in the production and is topped off with Hall’s excellent vocal performance. Combined with the visualizer for “GROCERIES”, the duo capture a sliver of a classic, […]
Ruth Radelet’s “Crimes”: A Test of Moral Limits
In her new single “Crimes” Ruth Radelet gets vulnerable with us, posing tough questions about the values we subscribe to and how much it takes for us to forsake them. It’s a dreamy song that makes you want to swing around the room and slow dance while also pondering the questions it raises. The song […]
Lykke Li’s “Highway to Your Heart”: Road Trip to Lost Love
“Highway to Your Heart” is a melancholy ballad about the complexity of love and loss. Lykke Li translates the feelings of longing and hopelessness into an ethereal track that evokes deep emotion. It’s like the musical representation of the long cry you have after a tumultuous romance comes to an end. The harmonies are so […]
“Camera” by Haunted Summer: Wistful Reassurance
There’s a lot of beauty in the simple things. That’s something I gathered from listening to the acoustic guitar-driven indie-folk song, “Camera” by Haunted Summer. Soft, gentle, and relaxing, this song seems to reflect a love letter from a deep and personal relationship but could also be interpreted to exemplify a beautiful and wholesome friendship. […]
“Watercolor Rain” by Jack Skuller: Bouncy, Piano-Driven Fun
There’s a lot of huge songs about rain that we all know and love, but just wait until you hear this new one. I will say, I had a particularly good feeling about this Jack Skuller song before I even heard it; “Watercolor Rain” sounded promising from the title alone. It also just sounds theoretically […]
“Just for Now” by Michael Crean: An Ethereal Plea for Intimacy
I’ve always loved a certain kind of piano balladry: not the clumsy, over-earnest kind performed by the Lewis Capaldis of the world, but something more delicate and ethereal. These sorts of songs stray from the traditional pop chords and structure, building to a shimmering climax or disappearing as mysteriously as it arrived. Thom Yorke is […]
“Doctor” by Liam Moore: Warm, Eccentric Music about Insomnia
Liam Moore’s mission statement is simple. “Liam wants the songs stuck in his head to get stuck in yours,” reads his Spotify bio. “Then he wants an ice cream sundae.” We should all aspire to sum up our personal ambitions as clearly and concisely as Moore; what’s more, his music fulfills the promise of that […]
