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"Older Sister" by Lenn is a nostalgic song that will warm your heart with its childlike curiosity and craving of connection this heart-warming track follows a speaker who wonders what her life would have been like had she grown up with an older sister. The song takes you through fantastical scenes of what the relationship might have been like with mentions of school and lyrics like "we would dance in the hallway", touching listeners with that lovely physical manifestation of joy and connection. Seeking the wisdom and togetherness that only an older sibling can provide, this moving song is a thought-provoking exploration of family relationships. This song feels like a fever dream and a fantasy, basking in the euphoria of what if's in its sound. Glowing piano with an electronic resonance open this ambient dark electropop track. Lenn's soulful and beautiful vocals move slowly through the verse, calmly moving the brushstrokes to the lyric's portrait of an imagined history. An expressive shift in the vocals comes through the pre-chorus with the singing climbing higher. Haunting, high layers of vocals pulse through the chorus with an emphasis on each syllable as the ambient electronic instrumentals coast into an immersive sound that blends into the next verse. Vocalizing mixes with impressive highs throughout the lyrics, adding even more depth to this multi-dimensional tune. Lenn is a UK-based musician with an indie pop style. In her early life, she only had the opportunity to listen to Christian music, but into her teens, the genres she was exposed to expanded and so did her love of music. Launching her musical career in 2022, she has already flourished, supporting Icarus's tour with sold out shows across the UK. Lenn has collaborated with electronic artists including Hidden Face and Grafix . Her music has gained support form platforms like BBC Upload, BBC Introducing, and several editorial playlists. With music amassing millions of streams across various platforms, her songs connect with listeners across the globe. Check out the links below to explore her discography. Written By Hanna Kowal FOLLOW LENN: Instagram | Spotify  | TikTok  | Facebook  | YouTube

Expressing the importance of a grounded and sensible mindset when it comes to romance, "Delusional" by Maggie Ries takes on the way social constructs and internal thought processes impact us. This immersive and relatable track goes through the way self-sabotage and fantastical expectations intersect to cloud our judgement. Illuminating wisdom comes through the lyrics "I guess I don't wanna wait for Mr. Perfectly Fake," with a message for listeners to step out of the fairytale and into an expectation-free exploration of human connection. At the same time, the lyrics still long for movie-like romance. Ultimately, this song will comfort you with its romanticism while it grounds you with its level-headed wisdom. A bright dream pop style will energize you with the upbeat sound of this energetic track. Electronic percussion infuses the tune with a bright feeling that will make you want to dance as a deep electronic bass riff repeats a cool and exciting tone. Maggie's vocals are light, working through the verse with a breathy narrative tune, punctuated with layers of shout-singing at the end of each line. Bask in the high, uplifting sound of the chorus as the vocals shine through the lyrics of self-reflection with vibrant electronic instrumentals. A truly fun sound to breaking down perceptions, this exciting pop song is an exciting vocal exploration as much as it is an introspective journey. Maggie Ries, also known as Laura Ries, is a German musician with an exciting alternative pop style. Writing music in studios since the age of fourteen, both for herself and others, Maggie's musical and lyrical talents have evolved over time. From putting out a country-pop album under her birth name to receiving a masters in Music Business and pursuing one in Popular Music, she has explored different walks of music and developed a singular style. Her lively stage presence is accompanied by a four-piece band of e-guitar, e-bass, acoustic guitar, and synth. Check out the links below to enjoy her music. Written By Hanna Kowal FOLLOW MAGGIE: Instagram | Spotify  | TikTok  | Facebook  | YouTube

"In Love on My Own" by MATEO is a powerful reflection on loving someone who doesn't feel the same way. Through playing back moments and weaving questioning with regret, the lyrics take you on a journey of memories, flowers, and love letters with unreturned sentiments. Still caught up in the idea of their lost romance, this song shows the bitter truth, that it's not easy to get over someone even if you know a relationship will only end in heartbreak. The lyrics are vulnerable and introspective about the reasons the speaker holds onto a love that isn't right. Experience the passionate journey of reflection and mourning that this heartache anthem has to offer. Glowing instrumentals meet comforting acoustic fingerpicking in this heartfelt, emotional pop song. MATEO's vocals are intimate and melodic, working through verse with an emotionally expressive tone. The tune raises the emotion in the track to a different level of intensity with a melismatic falsetto that embodies the soulful sadness of the lyrics. Vocal layers of powerful belting and singing bring a heart-wrenching texture to the chorus. Gently, acoustic palm-muted strumming joins the fingerpicking, and piano rings out simple high notes, contrasting the passionate depth of the vocals with their gentle addition. Fans of Dean Lewis and Lewis Capaldi will love the romantic, emotional sound of this song. MATEO is a UK-based artist with an acoustic pop style. He infuses his lyrics with personal experiences and open vulnerability, making music that listeners can truly connect with. Since the age of fourteen, he has been exercising his creative writing muscle through poetry, and his skills have flourished into the vast emotional depth felt through the lyrics in his songs. He was a 2024 finalist for Casio Sessions at Ninety One, a singer-songwriter competition in London, and has supported artists like Emma Taylor & The Wallflowers at the Eagle Inn in Manchester. Check out the links below to keep up to date with his music. Written By Hanna Kowal FOLLOW MATEO: Instagram | Spotify  | TikTok  | Facebook  | YouTube

For AICK’s second single of 2024, they’ve released “You’re Not As Tired As I” as an exploration of the thin line between vulnerability and strength. Knowing that you can rely on yourself is often a good thing, and that independence is an important trait to have; but, oftentimes people can fall into the pitfall of believing that they’re the only ones they can depend on, and end up denying the help of those around them. We close ourselves off and turn away, believing that to be the best option for ourselves. AICK’s single points out the inner turmoil we go through when that’s the case. It takes a lot of strength to be open and vulnerable, and with the track’s eclectic mixture of disjointed synth and heavy percussion, this is a song whose soundscape is original and message integral. I think what’s going to be most prominent to people when listening to “You’re Not As Tired As I” is the soundscape. Its complexity is so much fun to listen to with its layers of synth and percussion, all being tied together with smoother-than-butter vocals. Around the song’s middle, there is a sudden split in tone, and listeners get treated to a super slick bass as the track becomes a little more lighter, energetic; I love the change, and I think that it keeps the track fresh and original. Listeners are able to hear two fairly different soundscapes, one being lower and the other far more upbeat, but they match one another so well with their instrumentals and vocals keeping them in the same realm. And then AICK adds those amazing lyrics to an already amazing track, and now you get a song with both a fantastic soundscape and meaningful lyrics. “You’re Not As Tired As I” comments on our wants and needs to lean on another person for help, but the resistance we put up against it. The line “In the dark you won’t see me cry” emphasizes our need to hide our fears, our need for help. The rest of the lyrics follow a similar pattern of the narrator both asking and resisting help, at once wanting someone to hold their hand but then turning around to say that they won’t see them cry. “You’re Not As Tired As I” is just one of those songs that has a million ways you can listen to it, and it’s definitely a track for those of you who like a varied listening experience with songwriting that speaks from the heart. Composed of guitarist Eik Buhl Petterson and dancer and pianist Helene Høier, AICK is an alt-pop duo that hails from Copenhagen. The high school friends focus their music on youth, confusion, and stubbornness, while combining dreamily bold soundscapes that have their listeners getting lost in. While Petterson is most comfortable in the studio, Høier enchants stages with her presence and contemporary dance moves. The duo debuted in 2021 with their eponymous EP “AICK”, which was later followed by a few singles in 2023, as well as another EP entitled “Long Intermission”. “You’re Not As Tired As I” follows AICK’s second single of 2024, “Actor”. You should absolutely be listening to the rest of AICK’s discography if you enjoyed “You’re Not As Tired As I”! Written By Alexa Leung FOLLOW AICK: Instagram | Spotify  | Facebook

Although sometimes we might not want certain relationships to end, if that’s what's for the better they eventually do. It doesn’t mean we won’t reminisce on memories and hope for one more second with the person we lost. “We’re Over Now” by Cece Benz is about coping with your ex moving on with someone new and realizing your relationship has truly ended. Watching someone you love fall in love with someone else is one of the most gut wrenching feelings, especially when it seems like their relationship is better than yours was. Although looks may be deceiving, watching your ex pine over someone else where it seems like they are a completely different person (when it comes to relationships) hurts. Watching them give someone else the treatment you wanted but never received stings. Cece thought her ex wasn’t capable of love, but then she questions if maybe he just wasn’t in love with her because he didn’t show it very well. This song is about wanting more. Cece saw right through his flaws and called him out on his act. She thinks that might be a reason why the relationship ended. There’s also a lyric in the song that I really resonate with, “'Tis the Damn Season”, for many reasons. First of all, I’m a huge swiftie so this lyric being a subtle nod to Swift’s song (of the same name) is very exciting. “'Tis the Damn Season” by Taylor Swift is about going back to your hometown and seeing someone from your past that you used to be very connected with. Time stops moving when you are reconnecting with your past, but everyone else continues to move. When you leave your hometown and are finally snapped back into reality your world begins to start again, but now you have an open wound. Cece does a great job connecting Swift’s meaning to her own song, which is very fitting to the theme of “We’re Over Now.” Now, Cece is back in her hometown reminiscing on the past and is filled with memories and overwhelming feelings about people from a certain time in her life. “We’re Over Now” is a beautifully layered acoustic indie track about time moving on but being stuck in the past. It’s also about realizing that a past relationship is truly over because your ex is currently moving on with someone else. Produced by Luke Giles, “We’re Over Now” is a great song to listen to when you’re in your feels. Cece really opens up through her lyrics. She expresses true vulnerability, especially by the way she sings. I love that the acoustic guitar is the foundation of the instrumentation. As the song progresses, more elements like shakers and upbeat tones are added to the track. Cece’s tone and voice are so unique and so easy to listen to, because she’s that good. Cece Benz is a singer-songwriter from Atlanta. She began writing and performing original music at twelve years old so it’s safe to say she had her talents from a very young age. Right now, she is a student at Berklee College of Music where she continues to grow her abilities as a musician. She’s performed all over Atlanta, Nashville, and Boston playing at a variety of different venue types. Cece’s lyrics are personal yet relatable. She is definitely a rising star and one to look out for. Check out “We’re Over Now” and give it a listen! Written By Alexa LaMalfa FOLLOW CECE BENZ: Instagram | Spotify  | TikTok  | YouTube

The wait is over: fiery pop sensation Maiah Manser has just released the fame-denouncing single of the season, "Hollywood"! An allusion to the contents of the rest of her new EP, Fourth Wall, this song perfectly captures what the short-set is all about: the realities of fame and success in today's unrelenting industry. Not only does Manser excel in this track as a vocalist, but the visual artistry tied to this piece leaves a profound impact on its audience. "Hollywood" gives listeners a taste of reality, with Manser's gripping commentary on womanhood, industry secrets, and maintaining one's integrity amid the business. Manser's keen sense of this ever-evolving craft is portrayed through this EP, a conceptual amalgam of all of the pros and cons that come with working in the music and media industry. Manser explores themes of artistic identity, authenticity, womanhood, fame, and so much more, using that second-person point of view to pull her audience in, and, as the EP title suggests, break the fourth wall. "Hollywood" is a powerful, engrossing track that dives deep below the genre's surface and hidden demands. The song opens with chilling, ominous strings that draw you in before the lyrics begin. The orchestral opening paired with Manser's smooth vocalizations has the listener eagerly anticipating the first line. Manser's velvety voice adds richness to the song's subtly foreboding nature, preparing us for the depth of the production and lyricism. Its hauntingly beautiful sound alludes to the temptations of success that captivate us and leave us blind to the bitter truth behind entertainment. Throughout the song, Manser draws out almost every word, taking her time on each phrase without sacrificing the momentum or quality of the track and preparing us for the catchy melody. The chorus that follows is simply addictive, focusing all of our attention on the main subject of the song with utter grace. "Hollywood" is a song you can't listen to just once, as it's pure bliss on the ears. Manser's range, unique style, and clever wordplay shine through in this piece, all working to highlight the true nature of her experiences as a growing artist and illuminate the secrets hidden behind the illusive curtains. Straight from Cali's infamous Los Angeles, singer, producer, and visual artist, Maiah Manser has steadily paved her path to pop stardom! Manser began her successful career by simply putting herself out there and garnering considerable attention and exposure on TikTok, which provided a solid foundation and online presence for her musical journey, in addition to her boundless talents. Manser has expanded her reach to more than just the mainstream pop world, with one of her songs landing itself in Netflix's very own "Devil in Ohio"! Manser's Fourth Wall now stands alongside her series of critically claimed EPs, "Second Skin" and "third degree", making a wonderful addition to her colorful discography. As fans immerse themselves in Manser's latest works, they can't help but continue to be on the lookout for more highly anticipated hits! Make sure to stay tuned for upcoming updates and releases by following down below! Written By Pejah Carr FOLLOW MAIAH: Instagram | Spotify  | Facebook  | YouTube

"Dead Giveaway" by colby! is an authentic representation of what it's like to realize you are giving too much to a relationship with someone who doesn't give back. With a motivating message of moving on, the lyrics tackle the details of how a person has let the speaker down. Leaving no room for denial and breaking down the truth, the song opens with the powerful lyrics "it's not the things you say, it's the stuff you don't," before moving on to explain that you can't hide the truth. With an inspirational meaning, this song lets listeners know to trust their instincts and that they should not tolerate mistreatment. Upbeat pop instrumentals meet ambient, reflective vocals in this track. The sound of this song takes you through more grounded and gutsy feelings in the verse before lifting to a confident, dynamic place in the chorus. colby!'s singing through the verse is quiet and edgy, bringing a gently throaty texture to the words. Vocalizing and a resonant repeating pattern of electronic instrumentals add to the sonic journey of this track before the groovy and immersive sound of the chorus takes over. Percussion, guitar, and louder singing will entrance you in the bold lyrics. Listeners will love the catchy sound of this song with its honest and poignant message. colby! is an artist from Texas who has been singing since childhood. At the age of 14, she began collaborating with her brother/producer RJ Johnson to make music. Using songwriting as a creative outlet, colby! makes music that provides listeners with an uplifting release. She uses social media to showcase her beautiful vocals through covers of popular songs. colby! has earned nearly 60 000 monthly followers on Spotify and spots on editorial playlists on Amazon Music and Spotify with her exciting songs. With singles and a recent EP, her growing discography has caught the attention of listeners across the globe. Check out the links below to keep up with her music. Written By Hanna Kowal FOLLOW COLBY!: Instagram   | Spotify  | TikTok  | YouTube   *Sponsored Post - Discovered on Musosoup. A contribution was made to help create this article. #SustainableCurator

"Where The Pitiful Reside" by Koala Bar is an introspective track that deals with the dark emotions that arise from rejection. This song weaves its poeticism into feelings of resentment with lyrics like "there's more than meets the eye for an eye" at the beginning, delving listeners into ideas of nuances buried under the surface and a need for retaliation. Demonstrating the way these spiteful feelings can age you, beautiful metaphors powerfully work through the track, calling the speaker "a mayfly growing old". This singular dark reflection takes a unique journey through precise turns of phrase that will leave you haunted. Gloomy & reflective, "Where The Pitiful Reside" will move you with its intimately dark sound. Bold percussion creates an ominous feeling throughout the tune and piano follows the melody of the vocals with a repeating pattern consistent throughout the song. This song is purposely slow, as though the lyrics are haunted by emotion and the past. Soft male vocals bring a hazy sense of reflection to the track what will have you hanging onto every single word. Intense sound effects like the release of compressed air accompany sounds of guitar at the close of the song. On rainy days that you just want to lean into the gloom and darker emotions inside your head, this song will be your solemn companion. Koala Bar is a Swedish musical group that has been putting out alternative pop music for nearly a decade. With their music earning a place on Spotify editorial playlists, and leading them to perform at music festivals like the Purple Fields Festiva l, the band's performa nce and music making skills embody an entrancing energy. Currently consisting of four members, the band blends Jonatan Duregård and Axel Ploman's dynamic guitar and vocals with Petter Göransson's bass and synth and Olof Yassin's percussion and synth skills. Check out the links below to keep up to date with their music. Written By Hanna Kowal FOLLOW KOALA BAR: Instagram   | Spotify  | TikTok  | Facebook  | YouTube   *Sponsored Post - Discovered on Musosoup. A contribution was made to help create this article. #SustainableCurator

With knowledge beyond his years, 16 year old Tobi LaCroix released his latest single “Orion” on November 22nd, and the track has already gained over 3,000 streams. The lyrics follow LaCroix’s point of view of growing up and settling into adulthood, while mourning the loss of childhood and innocence. He begins to realize that there is always another shoe to drop, a downside to every goodside, and that nothing is ever as bright as it was as a child. For his whole life he would sing to the constellation Orion, and now he asks the stars to watch over him, but also wishes that they had told him about what was to come in the future. The lyrics of this track are heartfelt and extremely emotional, and while the soundscape is somewhat pop, there are underlying tones of nostalgia and wistfulness. LaCroix’s first verse talks about how he has grown up, now sports grey hairs, and has an inner sense of guilt so commonly felt in young adults. The electronic background comes together into a cymbal drop, and LaCroix sings the chorus, “Orion / Watch over my foolish head / I was a kid who didn’t know / That I would end up dead”. In the next verse, he compares things of when he was a child and how they have lost all of their light: daisies and his “seven-year-old zeal”. This message is strung throughout the rest of the track, and LaCroix’s emotive voice tells the tale of growing up but wishing to grow back down. A student at Interlochen Arts Academy in Michigan, Tobi LaCroix wrote his first song at just age four. Since then, he has studied piano, performed at various festivals, and amassed a large following online. Garnering support from artists such as Halsey, AZA, and Alanis Morissette via his social media content, his career is only on the up. Also dabbling in the theater world, LaCroix dreams of performing on Broadway one day, and is currently creating his own musical production. Also working on an upcoming EP, he wishes to connect with others through his music and show just how talented he is, even at his young age. Make sure to follow the social medias below to stay tuned for more work from Tobi LaCroix. Written By Tessa Maddaloni FOLLOW TOBI LACROIX: Instagram | Spotify  | TikTok  | YouTube

"Would've Been Beautiful" by Sam Drysdale is a heart-wrenching dive into fantasies of what life may have been had the speaker started a life and family with the romance of their youth. Longing tangles with reminiscence in these emotional lyrics warming listeners into the idea of what the relationship had been: two people who were only kids when they feel in love. The speaker of the song mourns the life they never started together, growing at deep as to imagine their children would have had their mother's eyes, before reflecting on the distance between them now. When a break up isn't mutual, it can lock you into those cycles of 'what ifs', and this track flips between those moments of wondering and periods of acceptance with lyrics like "I'm afraid to give up on this, but I don't blame you for being honest." Get lost in this intense exploration of struggling to move on with this vulnerable track. Slow, simple guitar fingerpicking open the song, continuing its gentle sound throughout the track. Carrying the raw and authentic spirit of the lyrics, the only instrumentals that fold in are deliberate with glowing ambient chords used sparingly to emphasize the vulnerability in the tune. Sam's soulful vocals are slightly raspy and hit the ear with an extremely expressive narrative sound. Reaching incredibly impactful high notes and vocal layering, the singing is extremely deliberate in coloring mentions of the past with a glowing warmth. With bold ventures into throaty passion, Sam's singing plays with your heart strings. Sam Drysdale is a Toronto-based musician with a distinctly emotional style, powerful vocals, and a guitar-driven sound. From practicing music in his high school bedroom to winning Slaight Music's "It's Your Shot" contest, Sam's musical talents have grown and developed. Earning places on Spotify editorial playlists, his songs offer listeners a fresh and impactful experience. He has performed at venues across Toronto like The Dakota Tavern , The Rivoli , and The Cameron House . Presently, his latest project "Bonnie's Sad Songs" offers a raw, introspective experience through deep lyricism and a bold sound. Check out the links below to keep up with his music. Written By Hanna Kowal FOLLOW SAM: Instagram | Spotify  | TikTok  | Facebook  | YouTube

"PRETTY" by Gina Kaz is a comforting exploration of safety, security, and self image. The lyrics start off with a beautiful statement of reassurance, as the speaker works through words of admiration about a particular person. Watching someone you care about struggle with self-image is a difficult and complex endeavor, and this track takes those struggles and presents them through loving eyes. Listeners get an intimate view of the emotions the speaker feels with lyrics like "how can she not see what I see?" Asking for connection, togetherness, and assurance, this track encourages self-love and accepting the support of the people you love. This electropop song will uplift you with its sonic journey of warmth, reflection, and expression. Breathy, deep vocals instill a sound of reassurance into the track, working through the verse with an intimate tone that warms up into a louder and deep expression in the chorus. Euphoric electronic instrumentals blend with groovy percussion in a way that feels cinematic. With this movie-like anthem of self-love, the sound of this song truly tells a story with a passionate, full-bodied catchy chorus and high, gentle show of vulnerability through the bridge. Bask in the feeling of reassurance and connection with this soothing electropop tune. Gina Kaz is an artist from Philadelphia with incredible talents as a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer, and performing artist. Her music has won awards, and been featured on ABC Family shows. With a discography of albums and singles that showcase Gina's honest and open musical style, her songs can take you through emotional highs and lows through their raw authenticity. With classical training on piano and experience in songwriting since childhood, Gina's music has a practiced and consistently touching style. Check out the links below to explore her music. Written By Hanna Kowal FOLLOW GINA: Instagram | Spotify  | TikTok  | Facebook  | YouTube

“Caught In The Rain” is yet another example of just how raw and vulnerable Alvin Weise is willing to get. As open as Weise was in this song, the lyrics tell a different story of someone who was used to running away from vulnerability. Oftentimes, people view showing emotion as a sign of weakness, but in reality it’s one of the most powerful and freeing things you can do. This song symbolizes how lonely and heavy it can feel when you force yourself to hold everything in. The title “Caught In The Rain” even serves as a metaphor of being stuck in a figurative storm of emotions that seem never ending. But in many cases, the clouds tend to dissipate when we talk about our feelings and seek the necessary help to navigate them. Speaking about what the song means to him, Weise said, “‘Caught In the Rain’ takes me back to a time of loneliness and self-doubt. I was afraid to show weakness, which made me even more isolated. I tried masking my pain, but it all came crashing down. Writing ‘Caught In the Rain’ was both a cry for help and a moment and a moment of clarity.” Weise’s new single is a song that hits you right in the feels. The track starts off with sounds of rain that are met with a beautiful piano melody that draws you in immediately. As Weise’s vocals came in, I was immediately captivated. His voice was powerful, and also had an endearing warmth to it as well. Weise’s vocals remind me a bit of Lewis Capaldi , whose voice has a similar ache and echoey sound that I heard in “Caught In The Rain.” Along with the piano, the song also incorporated a fun drumbeat that helped build the climactic tension in certain parts of the song. Written, mixed, and produced entirely by Weise himself, “Caught In The Rain,” is a reflective pop gem that everyone should hear. Alvin Weise is a 25-year-old Swedish pop artist, who has proven himself to be a musical triple threat. Growing up in Stockholm, Weise always had music around him. The artist began playing the guitar at the age of 10 and has never looked back. Weise is also currently finishing his final semester at the Musikmakarna, which is known as The Songwriting Academy of Sweden. Although Weise is still a fairly new artist, he’s already had the opportunity to have his songs attached to some musically historic places. His single, “Starting Over,” which he wrote and produced himself, was mastered at the iconic Abbey Road Studios. Weise has made a name for himself as a pop artist who’s not afraid to get vulnerable and his latest single, “Caught In The Rain” is no different. “Caught In The Rain” is out now on all music streaming platforms. Written By Giselle Morales FOLLOW ALVIN WEISE: Instagram | Spotify  | TikTok  | Facebook  | YouTube