When it comes to relationships, an eye for an eye definitely doesn’t make you think of romance. Tom White’s “You’re The One” allows listeners to bask in feelings of catharsis and retaliation with a stimulating perspective on a breakup. The speaker expresses the way she feels her ex-partner has wronged her with lyrics like “I learned my lesson when you ran away.” A sense of hurt can be felt through these words, making the speaker’s honesty about her equally as destructive reactions an authentic look at a crumbling relationship. Words like “think you’re clever, telling me she’s just a friend” in the chorus are inspiringly self-assured, motivating listeners to trust their instincts. This groovy track will coast you through the complex feelings of a breakup, using storytelling in its sound. Ambient synth chords and twinkling note patterns open the song as a male voice speaks, sounding filtered through a phone. The lyrics begin with a rounded, warm voicing in answer. Casually confident throaty vocals work through the verse, accompanied by a slow, RnB-style percussion. Electric guitar joins in in the background, complementing the entrancing gravelly texture of the vocals before Tom’s voice reaches airy and intriguing highs through the chorus. Despite being a breakup song, the tone is truly uplifting. Layered vocals offer a sort of angelic feeling, painting a picture of supposed bliss that make the words “I bet she makes you feel like you’re the one” powerfully echo through listener’s minds. The way the track flips between low and jazzy singing in the verse and high, breathy singing in the chorus really takes listeners through the range of thoughts and emotions that are felt throughout the lyrics. A powerful electric guitar interlude joins in near the end of the track, offering a delightful sense of finality with its invigorating sound. Bringing the track full circle, a dial tone is the last note that rings out. Empowering and smooth, “You’re The One” is a breakup song that takes you through emotional reflection and intensity with its sound. Tom White is an artist based in New York whose RnB and rock-influenced pop style offers listeners an exciting musical experience. Her talents as a singer, songwriter, guitarist, and lively performer paved the way to success with a strong presence on streaming platforms and social media alongside attention from various radio stations. She is also half of the Israeli musical duo TOMA , collaborating with Floa to put out exciting electropop music. As a strong guitarist, Tom has paved a space to showcase her skills and collaborated with brands like Fender , Positive Grid , and Thomann . Check out the links below to keep up to date with her music and enjoy her dynamic, powerful sound. Written By Hanna Kowal FOLLOW TOM: Instagram | Spotify  | TikTok  | Facebook  | YouTube

Cover art: Rachel Briggs - Just Tilted Photography "Feels Like Heaven" by Ethan Salter and ALYSSAD is a song of infatuation, spoken from two different points of view. Salter's verse appears to portray a secret admiration for his romantic interest. Eventually, it turns into potentially unrequited or toxic love, with Salter singing, "Why you making my soul bleed?". In ALYSSAD's verse, it is revealed she is the crush in the song's story. She enjoys playing with the feelings he has for her. The lyrics of each verse mirror one another according to both singer's perspectives. In each one, they compare their bittersweet relationship, although comprised of yearning, to "heaven". "Feels Like Heaven" is cross between folk and pop, production wise and vocals wise. This is complimented by Salter's singing voice, which is akin to alternative, rock, and country songs, with an added twinge of pop, making this single a genre-bending anthem. Him and ALYSSAD are amazing vocalists, and they harmonize perfectly together on the chorus. The title of the song is sung as a background vocal at the end of the chorus; it does not have to be the center of the song because the rest of the lyrical content already describes what the singers think "feels like heaven". Ethan Salter is an alternative and pop music artist. He has made incredible songs in addition to "Feels Like Heaven", such as "For You", "Scars", and "Strangers Again". He is based in Los Angeles, California and is a member of SVN/BVRNT . He is set to perform with them at SOMA San Diego on January 31, 2025. ALYSSAD is a singer-songwriter who has outstanding songs in her discography, including "Puppetmaster", "Holy Ghost", and "Butterf(Lies)". She makes music that involves multiple different sound styles. Last summer, she performed at the Ziggy Hotel in Los Angeles, California. Ethan Salter and ALYSSAD are wonderful and very talented music artists! Written By Ashley Adams FOLLOW ETHAN SALTER: Instagram | Spotify FOLLOW ALYSSAD: Instagram   | Spotify

We all know and love Fleetwood Mac’s 1977 album “Rumours”. Ranked as the 7th best album of all time by Rolling Stone, the 20x multi-Platinum album still remains as one of the most revered pieces of music of all time. However, the creative process that fueled this album is one filled with hardships. Although there have been over a dozen musicians in the band since its conception (see above), this album was created by the five core members we associate with Fleetwood Mac - Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham, John McVie, Christine McVie, and Mick Fleetwood (highlighted in orange). The band was simultaneously experiencing their relationship troubles in the late 1970s, mostly with the other members. These messy loves and love affairs eventually morphed into “Rumours”, an album that is effortlessly timeless, and still remains as one of the most impactful albums of all time. The most famous relationship in the band was between Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham. The pair met in high school and formed their own duo Buckingham Nicks, and only afterwards did they fall in love. They joined Fleetwood Mac as a unit, as Buckingham refused to join without Nicks in 1974. At that time, their relationship was rocky, but by the time recording for "Rumours" came around in 1976, they had broken up. Nicks and Buckingham were suffering at the hands of personal differences, the pressures of fame, and the creative differences. They constantly fought with each other, further straining their romantic relationship and the band's relationship as a whole. While Nicks and Buckingham were dealing with their own issues, John and Christine McVie were having their own marriage problems. Christine began an affair with the band’s sound engineer, Martin Birch, in 1973, who also happened to be married. She also had an affair with Curry Grant, Fleetwood Mac’s lighting director, in 1976 as well. John was dealing with the marriage issues with alcohol, and while the entire band were pretty heavy drug and alcohol users, he became especially belligerent. Although the two were legally married when recording started, they refused to speak to each other unless it was about music. To add to the drama, Mick Fleetwood was dealing with his own relationship issues. His then-wife Jenny Boyd had cheated on him with Bob Weston, an earlier member of the band, and he never truly recovered from the betrayal, despite Weston being fired from the band in 1973. Fleetwood and Body divorced in 1976 after six years of marriage (but go t temporarily married in 1977 to help their children immigrate to the UK), I want to go track-by-track to discuss each song’s writers, who the song was about, and the brief discussion of the song.  Second Hand News - written by Buckingham about Nicks. This is him basically accepting the fact that Nicks is seeing other men, but he’s doing just fine. He declares to her that “I ain’t gonna miss you when you go”, and they both sing together “When times go bad, when times go rough//Won’t you lay me down in the tall grass/And let me do my stuff?” The chorus consists of only “bow-bow-bows”, a shockingly ironic scat melody. Sonically, the song is uplifting and lighthearted in nature, and Buckingham was allegedly inspired by Bee Gee’s “Jive Talkin’” while writing the guitar, bass, and drum lines. Dreams - written by Nicks about Buckingham. One of the most notable tracks on the album (mostly because of a viral TikTok in 2020 using the song that landed the track at the number 1 spot on the iTunes charts), it was written in response to Buckingham’s “Go Your Own Way”, which she had a strong dislike for. The song discusses her perspective of the breakup, and in comparison to Buckingham, she tries to make peace with it. With lyrics like “In the stillness of remembering what you had, oh, what you lost” shows that she didn’t want to leave because she lost feelings for him, but rather because she didn’t feel valued anymore.  Never Going Back Again - written by Buckingham about Nicks. Lyrically, the song is simple with few lyrics, but Buckingham’s guitar skills are put on display. He’s talking about finding new love after the breakup and comes to a realization, singing, "Been down one time/Been down two times/I'm never going back again". Don’t Stop - written about Christine McVie about John McVie. It was written amidst their divorce, but it has a general theme of trying to move forward in a relationship in tough times. Lyrics like “Don’t stop thinkin’ about tomorrow” and “It’ll be here better than before/Yesterday’s gone, yesterday’s gone” suggest that things will get better in the future if they keep moving. John admitted in an interview that he never thought it was about him, and only realized it when someone told him.  Go Your Own Way - written by Buckingham about Nicks. This track is the most aggressive on the album, with the notorious lyrics, “packing up, shacking up’s all you want to do.” Nicks revealed in an interview with Rolling Stone that, “Every time those words would come onstage, I wanted to go over and kill him.” Buckingham was angry, and a large portion of the song is just insults, ranging in severity. Songbird - written by Christine McVie, but she never wrote the song with anyone or anything in mind. The vagueness in her writing about the selflessness of love has made it universally applicable. She sings, "To you, I will give you the world/To you, I’ll never be cold/’Cause I feel that when I’m with you/It’s alright, I know it’s right.”  But after some reflection, she realizes that she deserves to be loved as much as she is willing to love someone/something else.  The Chain - this is the only song on the album that all five members are credited for. Rather the song being about a relationship deteriorating, it’s about the whole band. This invisible chain is holding the band together, and despite all their troubles, they're still together. After the breakdown, they repeatedly sing "Chain keep us together (running in the shadow)", which changes the meaning of that invisible chain - in most of the song, it represents the bond that the band has, but now, it represents their dependency on each other. You Make Loving Fun - written by Christine McVie about Curry Grant. Simply put, love was not fun when Christine and John were together. This is one of the lighter moments on the album, both sonically and lyrically. Her affair with Grant provided her with a breath of fresh air: she sings “I never did believe in miracles/But I’ve a feeling it’s time to try.” To avoid conflict with John, she claimed she wrote the song about her dog.  I Don’t Want to Know - written by Nicks (before joining Fleetwood Mac) about Buckingham. The track was originally intended for her duo Buckingham Nicks, and it details her hopes that her and her lover can find what they want in a relationship, regardless if they’re together or not. Nicks and Buckingham both sing in the chorus, “I don’t want to stand between you and love, honey/I just want you to feel fine.” This song replaced Silver Springs on the original release of the album, much to Nicks’ chagrin. Silver Springs was released on the B side of Go Your Own Way. Oh Daddy - written by Christine McVie for Mick Fleetwood. She revealed that Fleetwood, because he was a father in real life, acted as a father or parental figure in the band. McVie reveals her innermost insecurities, asking her “daddy”, “How can you love me/I don’t understand why.” He’s the only one who can calm her down, and she praises him heavily.  Gold Dust Woman - written by Nicks about women that she claims are the “groupie type”. Nicks truly taps into her haunted, witchy aesthetic with this closer, fusing themes of a lost love with excessive drug use. The “gold dust” is cocaine, but the song is a take on someone going through a bad relationship, coping in less than healthy ways. She sings “Lousy loves pick their prey/But they never cry out loud, cry out”, alluding to the fact that she was always the one left crying in her previous relationship.  "Rumours" is truly a masterpiece that beautifully and intricately delves into all the aspects of love and heartbreak. It’s unfortunate that such an amazing album came from a place of such pain amongst all the members, but it did truly pay off for Fleetwood Mac. This album cemented the band as one of the greatest of all time, and has forever impacted music and pop culture as a whole. Written By Lauren DiGiovanni Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Spotify | TikTok | YouTube *copyright not intended. Fair use act, section 107.

Anandita's debut single "Anything" has solidified her formal entry into the pop music scene! Using her beautiful range and natural gift for songwriting, Anandita has finally released this long-awaited, soul-pop piece, a heartfelt gem for fans to eagerly obsess over in the days, weeks, and months to come. Speaking on her experience in being in a toxic relationship, she sings, " I can't feel anything / Can I ever just reverse the time so I don't have to heal," as a means of expressing her longing for things to revert to the way they were. Through this song, Anandita battles a seemingly never-ending cycle of negativity, hurt, and betrayal all while coping with the resulting emotional numbness. While the subject matter is heavier, offering us a careful glimpse of Anandita's artistic vulnerability, listeners can't help but leave the song feeling a bit lighter as she vocalizes their shared pain. Uplifting, empowering, and touchingly emotive, "Anything" is the type of song that leaves a lasting impression on the ear. "Anything" is a compelling piece that beautifully highlights Anandita's many artistic strengths in this unique realm of soulful pop. One of the most impactful choices made for this track was the piano instrumental, which complements Anandita's voice well and adds a level of sentimentality without sacrificing the power behind the melody. Her mature, smooth tone truly captures the richness and beauty of her verses, translating over into the listener's interpretation of the song. Anandita makes the listener feel seen and heard and a deep passion is infused into each line she delivers. When the percussion kicks in, the song feels resolute and dynamic; the listener starts to grow alongside Anandita and sink into the overall production of the song. "Anything" is a delicate, yet grounded piece, using a gentle hand to unite all those who have undergone the hardships of a toxic relationship. 17-year-old Anandita is an Indian-American singer-songwriter that has blossomed into the pop scene with unparalleled grace, talent, and passion. Growing up in California's Bay Area, Anandita fell in love with the craft at a young age, honing her skills and overcoming every obstacle with her sheer ambition. Now residing in India, Anandita has committed herself to inspiring others through her songs, reminding fans of their worth, strength, courage, and the importance of relying on others in such a big world. With the release of her powerful debut single, Anandita has begun to share and showcase her talents, capturing the attention and hearts of many. "Anything" sets an exciting tone for the future of Anandita's promising career, showcasing her depth as a lyricist, storyteller, and vocalist. Stick alongside Anandita in her pop journey and follow the socials below! As always, stay tuned! Written By Pejah Carr FOLLOW ANANDITA: Instagram | Spotify  | YouTube

Rosie Meyer is back and better than ever with her brand-new single, “Looking Away.” This track’s lyrics are brimming with unresolved tension and frustration, capturing the push-and-pull of superficial relationships. Cunning lines like “I’m not gonna let you drown / When you reach for me / But we’ll keep going round and round / If I just let it be” reflect the emotional exhaustion that often accompanies a love like this. The song explores the discomfort and performative nature of manipulative relationships, making its themes universally relatable. Many of us have encountered a loved one who avoids accountability or refuses to address issues directly, instead choosing to “look away.” Listening to Meyer’s “Looking Away” is sure to be a cathartic experience for anyone who has found themselves in a similarly frustrating situation. As for its sound, “Looking Away” is a fast-tempoed electronic dance single which incorporates driving beats and a sense of urgency. Meyer’s new single draws heavily from EDM while its vocals add depth and reverb. Rosie’s talent shines through in the impressive emotionality of her voice. After all, this song is about quite a heavy topic. The bassline is festival-ready and engaging. Overall, “Looking Away” is masterfully emotive, dynamic in its production, and a truly enjoyable listen. Rising star in the pop world, Rosie Meyer is a “small-town girl” with a big and talented sound. Rosie draws much of her inspiration from indie pop and EDM, and her vocal abilities are clear to see. As an established songwriter and vocalist, Rosie has amassed millions of streams through her collaborations with artists such as R.I.O and Headhunterz. If this single is any signal of what’s to come, we should all be excited about her upcoming EP entitled, “Words.” If you cannot seem to get enough of “Looking Away” and want to hear even more from Rosie Meyer, follow her on all social media platforms below! Written By Casey Hascup FOLLOW ROSIE: Instagram | Spotify  | TikTok  | Facebook

Emerging artist Alyssa Paige just released her latest single, "Flip the Script," on December 13, 2024. The confessional track is about falling for someone that is sending mixed signals and leaving her heartbroken. It is about trusting and opening up to someone, only for them to leave because the relationship is not up to their standards anymore. If you have ever felt that the love someone had for you was conditional, only given when it was easy or convenient, often switching up, then this track will resonate deeply. It is the perfect addition to late-night, introspective playlists. "Flip the Script" opens with Alyssa apologizing for being a mess and wondering what she is still holding onto. As she admits in the heartfelt chorus, "Why do I still want your love? / When it's so conditional / When will I just be enough?" She continues to sing about how this person gives her false hope and pulls her back into their orbit, only for them to send her away after and make her feel like she is not enough. She communicates the instability of this toxic relationship with the lyrics, "Right when I start trusting this / You go and flip the script again." This sentiment is backed by a guitar-laden production, creating a more intimate and poignant experience for listeners. Alyssa Paige is a rising singer-songwriter, based in Nashville, Tennessee. She started writing songs when she was 11 years old, inspired by her favorite musical artists to craft storytelling lyricism that would make listeners feel seen. She takes influence from contemporary bedroom pop artists like Gracie Abrams and nostalgic names like The Cranberries. Her first release, “A Different Light,” came out in March 2023. Since then, she has put out a few more singles and accumulated over 5,000 monthly listeners on Spotify. If you enjoyed “Flip the Script,” make sure to keep up with all the latest information on Alyssa Paige and her music by following the social media links below. Written By Sydney Gray FOLLOW ALYSSA PAIGE: Instagram | Spotify

Joseph Morris has found a way to connect with each of us through his new song "Built A Little Different," which celebrates and encourages each person for their own unique and different personalities. The universal theme of fitting in allows us to connect to Joseph Morris and his lyrics. Basic human nature guarantees that at some point in our lives, we'll feel discouraged and frustrated with our personality and who we are, and that's okay. One of my favorite lines says, "Sit back, this one's personal / There's no need to face life on your own / I've been in similar places too so, thing's will turn out fine down the road." Right away, we're met with unwavering support, no matter where we are at when we listen to the song. Overall, we get to feel unconditional love for who we are. There's a line towards the end of the song that sums this up so perfectly when it says, "Now's the time to love yourself / You're incredible, recognize your worth is built a little different. / We're built a little different." By making this experience both universal and personal, it helps bring us back to the reality that, at the end of the day, we're humans. We're trying to do our best to navigate life. Right away, the tone of the song is confident and assertive. The artist takes pride in his lyrics and the overall theme and meaning of the song, but it's not overrun by pride and the song is never boastful. Instead, it's reflective of the artist's personal experiences and sensitive to the experiences that the listener may be going through. The overall mood of the song is inspiring and uplifting. We experience this through the beat of the music, which is made up of many different elements. Some of those elements are electric guitars, drums, and synthesizers. The music complements the message of the lyrics through its pacing and energy which remains consistent for a large portion of the song. The way the song builds adds another level of depth to the lyrics, making them even more powerful, and the choice of instruments used within the song help heighten the emotional impact of the lyrics as well. Joseph Morris is a recording artist based in the United Kingdom. When writing songs he writes them from the heart, drawing from real life experiences. He's performed alongside X Factor winner James Arthur as well as Boyzlife, So Solid Crew, and Blue. Joseph Morris received his first radio play back in 2018 with his second single "I Deserve Better" on BBC Introducing. This motivated Joseph Morris to release more music which, then, led him to be BBC Introducing's artist of the week for Hereford & Worcester back in 2021. If you listen to music by artists like Lewis Capaldi, Paolo Nutini, Ed Sheeran, or James Arthur, then I highly recommend giving Joseph Morris a listen. Written By Destiny Rundquist FOLLOW Joseph Morris: Instagram | Spotify  | TikTok

The moment when we've finally felt that special connection with someone for the first time is truly unforgettable. What we once thought would only exist in our dreams, is now our reality, and we realize that this moment is one we will always hold onto. Pierce Merrill expresses the excitement and remarkable feeling of experiencing that unique and memorable connection with someone you know you want to spend your life with in his new song, "First Time." After finding that exceptional relationship and love for the first time with the person we can never forget, "First Time" will truly be the song to always play as we remember us this way. "First Time" opens with a dreamy and mystical melody that takes us into the recollection of our first time with that special someone that we will always remember. It then transforms into a more upbeat and optimistic tone as Pierce Merrill begins recounting his memories of that notable time. His moving and heartwarming tone adds to the emotions of the song as he reminisces over those special moments when he realizes he has found the heart that was meant to be alongside his own. The dreamy and optimistic melody adds to the lyrics in defining that magical feeling of that extraordinary memory. The chorus slows and the emotions and relief in his voice can be heard as he realizes for the first time that destined love is now in his life, and it's a moment that he will always want to remember. Pierce Merrill's "First Time" is a defining song that truly is the theme to that instant when we finally found the other half to our heart that was always meant to be. Pierce Merrill is an indie pop singer-songwriter who started sharing his solo projects in 2024, after writing and collaborating for years in the music industry. Inspired by artists like Zayn, The Chainsmokers, and Glass Animals, his unique style has entered the field of pop and electric music and created a new sound for people to fall in love with. He debuted with the single "Dance" in 2024 and plans to release his first album in the spring of 2025. With his emotionally-driven vocals and stirring lyrics, Pierce Merrill's entrance into the music industry is sure to continue to create a stir across the world as he shares his stories through his heartfelt songs. Written By Nini Alano FOLLOW PIERCE MERRILL: Instagram | Spotify  | TikTok  | Website  | YouTube

When a relationship turns sour, it can be extremely hard to force yourself to leave. No matter how toxic the love has turned, how drawn out the ending has become, straying from the routine and normalcy of your partner can be harder than just sucking it up and staying. Karly Bowman’s new single, “Stuck on Staying”, details this very dilemma, and the back and forth she has with herself. Produced and co-written by Sweet Sound, this single features a simplistic soundscape that highlights Bowman’s strong vocal tonality and the story she shares with her listeners. Opening with a simple guitar line and slowly gaining percussion and harmonies, the song’s growth mimics Bowman’s growing anger with her loss of love, and yet she cannot figure out how to let go. Starting strong, the opening line of “Stuck on Staying” is as follows: “You make me sick / leaving makes me sicker”. She leaves nothing to the imagination, and right off the bat expresses her annoyance and true feelings. As the song builds, she pictures herself walking down to her friends’ house to rant about their issues, knowing this has been a common activity and her friends are tired of hearing it. In the chorus, Bowman sings, “And I’m stuck on staying / I'll keep waiting in your arms / But I still feel alone”. In my opinion, there is simply nothing like the feeling of being surrounded by people and yet still feeling alone. The one you love is supposed to make you feel the exact opposite, and yet this depiction is certainly not that. She wraps up the chorus with the line “Everything we are is all we’ve known / and I can't let go”. Bowman knows that this has run its course, and she knows she deserves better, and yet she can’t bring herself to cut the cord. Karly Bowman graduated from San Diego State University, and is a journalism and media graduate. With 32k followers on TikTok and 13k on Instagram, she has collected a following of listeners and supporters. Throughout her media, she highlights being in the LGBTQ+ community and how it inspires her music. She performed in her first show ever this past November on a radio show, and has only been on the up since. With only three other singles available on streaming platforms, she has amassed almost 9,000 monthly listeners. With a similar vibe to Lexi Jayde and early Gracie Abrams, Bowman is your next favorite artist. Make sure to follow the social medias below to stay tuned for more music from Karly Bowman. Written By Tessa Maddaloni FOLLOW KARLY BOWMAN: Instagram | Spotify  | TikTok  | YouTube

"Savage Daughters" by Alexia Evellyn is a powerful message of feminism, strength, and connection. Its lyrics poetically explore natural and supernatural imagery, weaving symbolism throughout to embolden listeners with feelings of profound strength. The words come from a speaker who embodies and represents her voiceless contemporaries, taking on the spirit of divine femininity. The chorus is a message of solidarity, feeling like a toast to free-spirited women, describing them as people "with the power to move mountains". Allow yourself to embrace your strength and feelings of sisterhood with this motivating track. Natural sounds of the forest open the track with whooshing sounds before Alexia's layered vocalizing sets a fascinatingly ethereal tone to the track. Low and resonant vocals work slowly through the verse, accompanied by bold, reverberating percussion. The singing changes to a high and silky tune in the pre-chorus, infusing a feeling of urgency into the reassuring lyrics. Heavy, rapid percussion and the energizing pace of singing through the chorus will make your heart race as the vocals layer high and low voicings of the lyrics. Alexia's expressive vocalizing at the end of the chorus feels like something divine, making the jump to the low singing of the verse all the more resonant. This song will run wild through you, showering you with its intensity and meaning through its powerful sound. Alexia Evellyn is a Brazilian alternative pop artist with an ethereal voice and powerful spirit. From a young age, she was drawn to music. Alexia developed her talents as a cellist in her childhood before studying singing at the university level. In 2019, she earned the position of lead vocalist with Cirque du Soleil , though her tour was halted by the pandemic. Building an audience through social media and embracing nature with filmed covers of traditional songs, listeners across the globe embraced the liberating style of her singing. In 2023, she collaborated with other songwriters to create music of her own, and drew on the beauty of the Amazon rainforest in her videos and sound. Check out the links below to keep up to date with her music. Written By Hanna Kowal FOLLOW ALEXIA: Instagram   | Spotify  | TikTok  | Facebook  | YouTube   *Sponsored Post - Discovered on Musosoup. A contribution was made to help create this article. #SustainableCurator

Frustration is a natural thing we all experience, but Tessa Dalton’s latest single “Nothing Left of Me” highlights the extreme exasperation we feel when we begin to doubt ourselves because of other people– the way they tell you how to live your life, and their unwanted opinions worming their way into how you see yourself. You get worn down to the bone by these words, begin to doubt yourself, and there’s nothing you can really do about it unless you let it roll off your back. “Nothing Left of Me” is an alt-pop/rock track that is an outburst exclaiming that you are tired of hearing the naysayers. It speaks of the trials and troubles we experience from those who speak down about your dreams, focusing that frustration into mesmerizing lyrics with a captivating rock soundscape. The last time I reviewed Dalton, it was for her single “Whiplash” , which had a decidedly different vibe than “Nothing Left of Me”. “Nothing Left of Me” is much edgier, and definitely leans into the rock genre with the intense percussion and electric guitar. Frankly, rock is one of my favourite genres, and I think Dalton does a fantastic job in synthesizing alt-pop into it; there’s an amazing blend of instruments in the soundscape, all serving to form a rollercoaster of sound that is quintessential rock and alt-pop at the same time. The track also incorporates the fiddle, an important sound amidst all the traditional rock. It’s really spectacular how much this track fits into its runtime– you truly feel the song climb and drop in energy, which adds to the song’s overall message. “Nothing Left of Me” is for those of us that cannot help but nod and smile, the people pleasers who are helpless but to accept the doubt piled atop us by others’ words. And the lyrics highlight just that: in the chorus, Dalton sings, “Every person has opinions, / every phone call is a joke / I say it’s what I want, / but I’m left thinking I misspoke”, telling listeners the struggle of speaking up, but doubting yourself regardless. Much of the song handles this type of self-reflection, the tempo changes mirroring our troubled minds wavering back-and-forth when in these situations. “Nothing Left of Me” truly brings all the best parts of rock and alt-pop to create a soundscape and story that speaks to what we’ve all experienced– crushing self-doubt, though resolution is always on the horizon as the song fades out, suggesting that maybe there is something left of you after all is said and done. Blending the fiddle and pop music, Tessa Dalton is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who specializes in the fiddle. She is currently a junior commercial violin major at Belmont University in Nashville, although she began her musical journey as a fiddle champion by taking championship crowns in Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, and Utah. She’s also a studio and gig musician at venues around Music City, and her love of bluegrass, swing, and americana have led her to play her original tunes multiple times at the Station Inn, a famous bluegrass venue. Her first independent single dropped in April 2024, entitled “One More Night”, and she hasn’t stopped since. “Nothing Left of Me” is Dalton’s most recent release, and she has further plans to release tracks monthly. If you loved this song, you should absolutely follow Dalton to keep track of her next projects! Written By Alexa Leung FOLLOW TESSA DALTON: Instagram | Spotify  | Facebook  | YouTube | Apple Music

Walking away from toxic people and a toxic life is one of the hardest, but most brave things a person can do. It's not easy to break free from the manipulative grasp of others, but once you do, and you fight to get yourself back up, you will be the happiest you've ever felt in your whole life. Sometimes choosing yourself means choosing to be alone, and that is okay. Sometimes it also means choosing to have it rough for a while, as Adrielle Bow Belle sings in her song "Carry On", "Had a couple of dollars and the clothes on my back when I left all I knew in the rearview..." - but I promise, that freedom is way more liberating than staying around people who only want you there because they get entertainment out of causing you pain; and things WILL get better. There's nothing you can't do, and nothing you can't face. Keep on, carry on. "Carry On" by Adrielle Bow Belle is a beautiful, uplifting anthem to remind people in toxic relationships that you don't have to put up with it. You can take what little things you have, and make something out of it because you matter - and don't let anyone make you think otherwise. The soundscape of this song is gentle and dreamy, with a catchy steady beat and soft nostalgic synths flourishing in the air. It's very lyric driven, with Adrielle taking the lead and plenty of stunning background vocals and ornamentations to add to the peaceful, encouraging atmosphere. Adrielle Bow Belle is an independent singer/songwriter with a background is classical voice and musical theater, who uses unique blends of Pop, RnB, Soul and Hip-Hop to create a diverse style to cater to any and all walks of life. She officially debuted her music career in 2017 with her first single release titled "Blush". That same year, her fourth single "Runaway" had a break through moment and currently has over 57k streams on Spotify alone. Adrielle has been consistently releasing music throughout the past several years, really focusing on topics of strength, empowerment, resilience and healing. As a survivor of childhood abuse and the foster care system as a well as an advocate for human rights and social justice, Adrielle uses her music to inspire people to take a stand, and to let your voices be heard. Written By Kaitlyn Nicole FOLLOW ADRIELLE: Instagram   | Spotify  | Website  | Facebook  | YouTube  | X *Sponsored Post - Discovered on Musosoup. A contribution was made to help create this article. #SustainableCurator