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I love to read, especially while listening to my playlist. And I love getting to add to it with soft and slow songs I discover every day. Today, I had the pleasure of listening to “Visiting Hours” by singer and songwriter, Jon Bryant. And I have to say, this song is perfect to sit down and read a good book to. “Visiting Hours” is a song about Bryant’s grandfather, and how he witnessed his grandfather’s slow health decline, not knowing how much longer he would have with him. He sings about not taking things in life for granted, and I think it’s an incredible message to put forth. As someone currently going through a similar situation with a dying friend, this song really resonated with me. Stream "Visiting Hours" Here! I mentioned before that I had a reading playlist. It primarily features artists like Bon Iver and Novo Amor. But I think Bryant is the perfect mix of them both. The way he sings is incredibly soft-spoken and emotional. There’s no powerful belting, and the instrumentals are simple. It really helped me to pay attention to the lyrics and connect with the song on a deeper level. I won’t lie, I hadn’t even listened to the song for 30 seconds before I added it to the playlist. Bryant is definitely an artist I’ll need to keep more tabs on for songs to add. Jon Bryant is a Vancouver-based musician who has been releasing music for over a decade. His debut album, Two Coasts for Comfort, was released in 2009. Since then, he has grown to amass hundreds of thousands of fans, and garner millions of streams on Spotify. On Spotify, he actually gets an average of over 370,000 streams. And some of his songs, like “At Home”, “Light”, and “Headphones”, have tens of millions of streams. I think it’s safe to say I have a new favorite artist to listen to while I read, and a new song to stream for comfort. Go stream “Visiting Hours” everywhere now! Written By Isabel Mays FOLLOW JON BRYANT: Instagram | Spotify  | Facebook

Heartbreak can leave a scar that truly never goes away. We learn from our previous relationships and some experiences never leave you. There’s two different perspectives to heartbreak: the doer and the receiver. Regardless of which end you’re on, it still hurts. “How To Break A Heart” by Indi Star is a guide on how to be a heartbreaker, from someone who's gotten their heart broken many times before. The first verse starts with “Borderline superstition/ Is it real, or is it fiction?” which is asking if the love is actually pure or is it a fantasy that all hopeless romantics strive for? Fiction isn’t real, and oftentimes we create fiction in our heads to dream about the endless possibilities we envision for ourselves. “You’re a mess/ I’m a big fan” is acknowledging the person may be bad for them, but the desire to “fix” them is too strong which makes you want them more. The chase is always more thrilling and once the game starts, it’s too hard to go back shown by the lyric “You’re a high that I’m chasing” The chorus “What if I told you I wanted you more than anything/ Would you be mine?” is the beginning stages of the cycle where it lures you in. If she says all the nice things that the other person wants to hear, will that bring them together? “What if I told you that you and I are a forever thing/ Would you be mine?” is a common line when you’re in a relationship, you think about your future with that person and believe you’ll be together forever. Words hold power, if someone said these things and didn’t truly mean it, it shouldn’t be said in the first place because it can really mess with a person. She then asks if she’s their everything, questioning if the other person actually cares about her. “What if I told you, like really told you about everything/ Would you run and hide?” shows that she is scared. She is scared if she opens up then the other person might leave. The second verse gets personal. She sings “Am I just like your mother?/ Pretty eyes, ugly problems”. Yikes. Behind pretty eyes, there’s always a deeper story to be told, which shows that you never know someone’s full story, only what they want us to see. “If I lie it’s protection/ A familiar affection” now switches the perspective and changes my view of the whole song. Lying in this case could mean anything, but if she lies she’s protecting herself and shielding her own heart from heartbreak. The bridge “This is how to break a heart/ I know how it ends/ Cause this is how it starts” ties love and fear together. It’s almost like she is convincing herself she is capable of breaking someone’s heart because of how many times she’s been heartbroken. “I’m back again at heartbreak station” is the start to the last verse. She’s going to the next stop to find love and when she locks eyes with a stranger she’s starting the cycle all over again. I love the production of this song. Produced by Gustav Landell, Emelie Walcott, and Fanny Hultman; “How To Break A Heart”  is a reverse break up song where we dive into the heartbreaker's point of view and way of thinking. It shows that love and heartbreak are intertwined in a cycle that eventually repeats itself, making it predictable. The stylistic choices of this song were very interesting, especially the introduction. The whisper layered tracks that seem buried in the mix is such a great way to grab the listener’s attention. It’s whimsical. Indi’s singing is almost conversational. She changes her pitch between the verses, but even when she sings with a higher pitch she’s just as powerful. The production was upbeat, and there were a lot of moving parts but the beat was the most prominent. At the end of the song, the tone shifts and the upbeat elements of the song suddenly stop, but it is a nice way to wrap up the song.  Indi Star is a rising pop star from Boston, but is now based in Los Angeles. She’s always been involved with music at a young age, and was thirteen when she released her first single. She grew up working in the entertainment industry as a dancer and a actress. She’s known for her roles on “Henry Danger” and “Dead To Me”. She was also in the children’s pop music group Kidz Bop. She has over 65,000 monthly listeners on Spotify with her song “Too Good For You” amassing 157,470 streams. “How To Break A Heart” is a single off her latest album release “eMotion Sick”. Indi is an internet sensation with 1.3M on TikTok and 1.1M on Instagram. Don’t break Indi’s heart, check it out and give it a listen!  Written By Alexa LaMalfa FOLLOW INDI STAR: Instagram | Spotify  | TikTok  | Facebook  | YouTube

'Imperative' allows us to experience what it's like to yearn for someone. The song communicates to us how it feels to want someone so badly and to put all your faith into that person, only for them to let you down. We can make this connection through the lyrics at the beginning when they say, "Time was wasted, wasted, wasted / Wasted as you / When you were losing, losing, losing." We know that Phoebe Joy is clearly trying to communicate how it felt to waste all that time thinking about this particular person when the other person didn't give her a second thought. She further expresses her emotions towards the situation when we get to the chorus, by saying, "We would have been ideal / If you would have left it alone / You could have just called her / Another number on your phone." We get a glimpse into the scenarios that could have very well taken place which resulted in the falling out. As listeners because we're given the details in a way that brings the song to life it's easier for us to relate to Phoebe Joy and what she is saying. Within the song, we're able to hear a mixture of different instruments including the guitar, drums, and electronic textures. As the song progresses, we also notice that there are some layered vocals that enhance the overall sound of the song. The tone of the song is contemplative, meaning that the emotion is powerful enough that it invokes contemplation from the listener about the situation. The piece isn't gloomy, it's more of a middle ground, slightly upbeat with undertones of sadness. Once the vocals are included the piece flows together smoothly. Phoebe Joy's voice completes the whole piece giving it a polished quality that further pushes the listener to listen to the whole duration of the song. Twenty-year-old Phoebe Joy is a singer-songwriter from the central coast of Australia. She grew up in a musical family which contributed to her love of music. As a little girl, she would write songs all the time. When she was a teenager she began looking at song-writing in a different way, she used it as a form of journaling. Phoebe Joy's musical influences include Lizzy McAlpine, Sabrina Carpenter, Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, The 1975, and Pacific Avenue. Regarding the song 'Imperative' Phoebe said, "It's a special song to me, as it started off a new era and style of songwriting for my artist project. It was written at home in my bedroom on my guitar, and later recorded in Sydney, by my good friend and talented producer Josh King. He brought my ideas to life, Turning my sad song into a pop jam. I am so happy with how this song turned out." If you're looking for a song to add to your fall playlist make sure you add 'Imperative' by Phoebe Joy! Written By Destiny Rundquist FOLLOW Phoebe Joy: Instagram | Spotify

A sweet yet tragic tale of someone who always questions their actions, this is what artist Kate Keller gifts us with her new single “Whiplash.” The song explores the regret one feels over their actions as one always finds oneself more passionate than others, and this leads to the emotions of feeling out of place. The track is incredibly vulnerable and is definitely relatable enough to put yourself in the shoes of the speaker. As previously mentioned, the song is a sweet indie pop track and Kate Keller sounds so beautiful on “Whiplash.” What really sells the song is that it has this anthemic feel to it that almost feels therapeutic in a way. Listening to “Whiplash” is almost healing because of how raw the track is. “Whiplash” stays driven by an acoustic guitar that perfectly complements Keller’s voice. The main character holds so much regret and believes everything that has gone wrong is because of their actions and theirs alone. It’s so easy for us to fall into this mindset when we become over-excited about a situation and come off too strong. The chorus holds this pain, exploring the “wreckage” of what could have been, and urging for a change in how the speaker acts. With “Whiplash” it’s incredibly transparent about feeling like the problem in a situation, but it’s important to view the song as a reminder that everyone feels this way, and we aren’t always responsible for what goes wrong. Overall, the song “Whiplash” is such a gorgeous listen, and more importantly, it reflects on important aspects of our inner self we can’t simply ignore. Kate Keller is an artist based in Queens, New York City who has been making music since February of this year. The Kate Keller band consists of Kate Keller, Evan Panzer, Mike Andronico, Tara Hailey, Shane O’Connell, and Jeremy Yaddaw. Kate Keller’s influence comes from notable singers and songwriters like Maggie Rogers and John Mayer. This year Kate Keller has been performing in several memorable venues, including the Rockwood Music Hall and Arlene’s Grocery. The single “Whiplash” was recorded I the well-respected Mirrortone Studios in New York City. With this song, Kate Keller clearly holds a lot of talent when it comes to introspective songwriting and it will certainly be exciting what comes next for the artist. Written By Chantal Charles FOLLOW KATE KELLER: Instagram   | Spotify  | TikTok  | Facebook  | YouTube   *Sponsored Post - Discovered on Musosoup. A contribution was made to help create this article. #SustainableCurator

In Sarah von Reis' latest single, "Solitude," the singer-songwriter celebrates the beauty in loneliness. Most songs about being alone bask in the pain, but not Sarah's. The artist says, "'Solitude' is a hymn dedicated to all my fellow introverts," a message she delivers loud and clear. The track is gorgeous. It's a slow, dreamy ballad with an ethereal soundscape. "Solitude" is like a love letter to enjoying one's own company, and sounds like it. "Solitude" demonstrates Sarah's ability to pen universal topics with her distinct writing voice and stunning musical aesthetic. Inspired by artists like Billie Eilish and Fiona Apple, Sarah von Reis combines sonic experimentation with lyrical depth to create some of the most mesmerizing indie music now. "Solitude" may sound quieter--but the song leaves a loud impression. Plenty of small sonic details are planted throughout the track, adding a playful, textured sound. Dripped in reverb and a melodic guitar-centric instrumental, Sarah's new single is a catchy earworm with emotional resonance. It is wistful, honest, and endlessly listenable. "Solitude" exemplifies Sarah's strong capabilities in creating evocative music. Sarah von Reis is not new to the music industry. Previously a part of the massive pop sensation "Dolly Style," Sarah departed from the group after being deemed "too political." As a solo act, the Gothenburg-based artist now focuses on making her voice heard. Sarah uses her platform to speak on her beliefs as an openly queer singer-songwriter, making a name for herself as an inspiration. Her debut EP, "Melancholia High Season," from 2023, sparked massive success, including songs like the titular track and "Only Lovers Left Alive," which accumulatively have over 75,000 streams on Spotify. Within the past year, Sarah released three singles for her upcoming album, with three singles under her belt: "Friend," "Blame it On," and now, "Solitude." And if those songs are any indication, Sarah's debut album won't want to be missed. You can listen to "Solitude," as well as the rest of Sarah's discography, on all streaming services now. Written By Lauren Nolan FOLLOW SARAH: Instagram   | Spotify  | Soundcloud  | Facebook  | YouTube   *Sponsored Post - Discovered on Musosoup. A contribution was made to help create this article. #SustainableCurator

Oda Rose’s song “Love You Once, Love You Twice” takes the spirit of love and uses it to soar, manifesting emotion through a need to dance. The song uses metaphors like “you’re my helium when I’m heavy”, which amplifies the uplifting nature of her partner. In a heart-warming expression of gratitude, the lyrics show the speaker’s partner as a consistent pillar of support. The comfort and stability that comes from the relationship allows the speaker to feel more liberated than ever before. When you listen to the lyrics, the freeing elation of being in a committed relationship will fill you with warmth, just like the lyrics “my blanket when I’m cold”. “Love You Once, Love You Twice” has intoxicatingly smooth vocals and a beat that will make you want to dance. A slow start to the instrumentals with simple strums of an acoustic guitar allows you to appreciate Oda’s strong voice as it beautifully moves through the lyrics. A rhythmic percussion picks up, sounding like a fast and resonant clapping. The chorus is full of dynamic energy, synth sounds, and happily invigorating vocalizing. The instrumentals and vocalizing share an uplifting melody, adding an exciting dimension to the sound. Truly leaning into the rhythmic sound of the song, Oda speak-sings to the beat through the bridge. This song is made for people who like to dance in their happiness, with its progressively upbeat sound and vocals that invigorate the beat. Oda Rose is a pop artist from Norway who infuses a touch of country into her sound. In 2020, she competed in Norwegian Idol, and placed third. From there, her career has grown as she continues to pursue representing her country in the Eurovision Song Contest. She has over 16 000 monthly listeners on Spotify and her song “Hammer of Thor” has amassed over one million streams on the same platform. She has collaborated with other artists, like the group Bråtabrann , and makes music in both Norwegian and English. Check out the links below to keep up to date with Oda! Written By Hanna Kowal FOLLOW ODA: Instagram | Spotify  | TikTok  | Facebook  | YouTube

“Nothing To Prove” is a love song filled with passion and reassurance, from Andreas Moe’s new EP “It Takes Me Places”. The lyrics are a heart-warming message to the speaker’s love, enforcing the stability of their connection. As the song takes you through the ways life is better with this person, a soulful expression of devotion emerges that will make your heart glow. Moving listeners through feelings of belonging, the lyrics use imagery and metaphors that you can truly connect with, saying “painted my gray skies violet blue”. This track has a chorus that envelops feelings of devotion and being on the same page, making it a love song you need on your pop playlists. With an upbeat pop sound, “Nothing to Prove” will lift you up. Energizing guitar, catchy vocals, and clever instrumental interludes give this song a groovy charm. Andreas’s voice brings a classic pop sound, keeping the lyrics light through the verse and hitting exciting high notes through the chorus. The vocals have fun through the verse, bringing a cool pattern of emphasis to the sound. Invigorating drums and layered acoustic and electric guitar bring a hint of a rock sound to the song, and infuse excitement into the sound through instrumental interludes and repetitions of the chorus that will make you want to sing along. With the words “go singing ballads from the 80s”, a powerful electric guitar riff cuts in adding a nostalgic backing to the lyrics. Bringing an electrifying sound to its tune, “Nothing to Prove” amplified the energy of the love that shines through the lyrics. Andreas Moe is a Swedish Platinum-certified pop artist. Collaborating with artists like Avicii, Armin Van Buuren, and Tiësto, Andreas has explored and created music in several different genres. He has opened for musicians including John Mayer and Kodaline, also having toured in the US and across Europe. Combining his strong voice, passionate guitar skills, and lyrical talents, his music resonates with people across the globe, and has amassed him upwards of 150 000 monthly listeners on Spotify! He continues to collaborate with artists, recently featuring Clara Mae on his song “Wild Enough”, while creating his own music. Check out the links below to learn more about the artist! Written By Hanna Kowal FOLLOW ANDREAS: Instagram | Spotify  | TikTok  | Facebook  | YouTube

Relationship breakups are one thing– there’s the tears, the anguish, and the fallout. Maybe you have to move your things out of their place, or you have to reconcile yourself with the fact that they were never going to be “the one”. But friendship breakups? It’s hard to say that there’s more fish in the sea to that. Ava Petrillo’s “ATLANTA” is a cathartic track that describes all those complicated feelings that come with ending a friendship. You’re left with this void in your chest from a person who used to fit right in there, that tender camaraderie between two people who knew exactly how to end each other’s sentences is no more. Comfortable silences, long laughs– no longer, not since they betrayed you, stabbed you in the back. And yet, you’ll still think fondly of the comfort they brought you, just with one another without a care in the world. “ATLANTA” is a dedication to those memories, but more so an acknowledgement of how this person hurt you so and the grieving that comes with that. “ATLANTA” is so wistful, so mournful, and still so empowering to those who have gone through a similar situation. The soundscape is drenched in strings and rhythmic percussion; and while the song starts with a gentle piano and the distant sounds of a car starting, this eventually ramps up throughout the runtime. I love the song’s progression– in many ways, it represents the narrator’s feelings toward their ex-friend, as the lyrics gain an angry tint to them as opposed to mourning, the guitars eventually becoming heavy, intense, and loud. It all culminates around the 3:00 mark, where the listeners are treated to the amazing vocals of Petrillo echoing as the guitars take center stage. It’s such a nice play between both lyrics and soundscape; and, when the guitars calm down, and the piano is introduced once more, the song closes with these very contemplative tones as Petrillo’s vocals fade out. And when you consider all of this against the songwriting, you get this lovingly complex track with an abundance of meaning behind each word and phrase. There are so many lines in this song that I’d like to talk about, but I’d really like to underline when Petrillo sings, “We were driving through Atlanta / Didn’t have a care in the world”. I think car rides are often seen as mundane things, but there is a sort of simple intimacy that comes with sitting next to a person for an extended period of time and just talking. “ATLANTA” really highlights those feelings, and so it’s all the more devastating when a friend, who enjoyed those moments with you, turns around and betrays your feelings, trust, or any number of things. Petrillo sings, “I didn’t think you would go so soon” – out of context, this might seem like the type of thing you would say about a person who passed away, but even in “ATLANTA”, the meaning is the same: you left my life too early. To me, this track exemplifies what it means to be young and go through a friendship breakup– to think that this person you thought would be in your life forever did something to guarantee that they would not is just heartbreaking. Yet, you can’t help but mull over it and let your feelings out all the same. Freeing, cathartic, or however you'd like to define what it feels like to listen to a song that knows exactly what you've been through, "ATLANTA" is it. Ava Petrillo is a singer-songwriter whose flair for instrumentation and songwriting is clear in all her music. Ever since she attended a summer program at the Berklee College of Music at age twelve, she flew through the songwriting program to now create her own original music. A true wordsmith, her lyrics seek to connect people to one another, and help those unseen become visible. She uses writing as a way to bring comfort and therapy to feel heard, and so her music takes on a similar quality, shedding light and warmth. She’s self-taught in piano and guitar, with a soundscape similar to Lucy Dacus, Maggie Rogers, and Billie Eilish. Her debut single “WHY” dropped back in 2020 to immense success, now having over 540,000 streams just on Spotify. “ATLANTA” is currently her most recent release. Petrillo’s journey is just beginning, so if you liked what you heard, you should absolutely drop her a follow to see what else she has in store! Written By Alexa Leung FOLLOW AVA PETRILLO: Instagram | Spotify  | TikTok  | Facebook

When one specific love feels like something written into the fabric of the universe, it’s a devastating experience realizing that you simply cannot make it work. Making the right choices for yourself feels like an impossible task, and in those moments, Sara Ángel’s song “Soul Tied” is the best song to listen to for support. It beautifully and bravely tackles moving on from a connection that feels destined to be for the sake of moving forward with life. Telling listeners it's okay to still have strong feelings for someone as you break up, this song shows just how complex love can be. As it grapples with the need for a physical goodbye, listeners can crave connection along with the speaker through the lyrics “just don’t let me leave this town without your kiss”. For people who do not relate to this experience, this song offers a glorious and beautiful escape. It allows you to get lost in the emotions of romance, portraying the want to offer the person they love all the peace they can before they part ways. For anyone who has ever been in a situation where both partners are giving a relationship their all, but it still isn’t working, this song represents how important your love has been. Reaching towards otherworldly possibilities for their love to thrive, the song says, “maybe in another life we’d end up together”. The lyrics never waver their determination to leave, emboldening listeners to appreciate love for what it is while making the right decisions for themselves. Feminine vocals blend with energetic acoustic guitar and floaty piano to create an all-encompassing feeling of intimacy. Beginning with fast-paced acoustic strumming and finger-picking, the song struck me with its immersive sound. During the verse, Sara's singing gives a personal closeness to the lyrics, with expressive high notes and a whisper through low notes that feels like it reaches into her speaking voice to create an even deeper sense of familiarity with the person the lyrics are directed towards. A special brightness blends light high notes through the vocals and instrumentals in the chorus. Simple keyboard patterns and a guitar picking pattern bring a dreaminess to the tone as they slowly descend into grounding lower notes. The song ends with a hauntingly beautiful repetition, giving love a sense of fantasy, and blending layered vocals and instrumentals that truly feel magical. Giving a storied sound to love and independence, this song is truly the best way to say goodbye.  Sara Ángel is a Mexican independent pop artist who brings a genuine and rich style to her music. She has songs in both Spanish and English, with her first single from 2023, “Creo Que Voy A Llorar” amassing upwards of 100 000 streams on Spotify. More recently, the visualizer video for "Soul Tied" has already reached over 120 000 views on Youtube! Beyond her vocal and songwriting skills, Sara’s musical talents extend to instruments including piano and guitar. Listeners resonate with her angelic vocals and touchingly personal lyricism, and fans of indie love pop are in store for quite an emotional journey as they explore her music. Click on the links below to learn more about Sara. Written By Hanna Kowal FOLLOW SARA: Instagram | Spotify  | TikTok  | Facebook  | YouTube

Our choices in life shape our path and those around us. You can go through life blindly and selfishly, and in doing so you create a cycle of causing pain to yourself and those most important to you. In a self aware new track, sunsetto talks about this very phenomenon. “CROSSFIRE”, released October 4th on sunsetto’s album THE SUN, THE MOON AND THE BIG MACHINE, may have an electronic, fun, and upbeat soundscape, but the lyrics reveal sunsetto’s disappointment with his actions, and how he has let others get caught in the ‘crossfire’ of his self-destruction. He feels as if his experiences with substances has only left him worse off than they found him, and in doing so ruined his relationships with those closest to him. While the background of this track is fast and upbeat, the lyrics focus on a deeper issue at hand. Right off the bat, sunsetto opens the track with “I feel like I get high and get selfish / I feel like there ain't no way around it”. At least he’s honest, right? In the rest of the first verse and the pre-chorus, he talks about how every time he drinks, the weight of his actions sinks in, and he regrets the way he acts, even if he can’t help it. In tandem with a beat drop, the song moves into the chorus and he sings, “Took a shot to the heart, that was my bad / We went down into flames and it's all my fault”. He carries on the theme of self-realization, and apologizes profusely for the damage he has caused to his loved ones. Releasing music under the name of sunsetto, Kyle Mischiek is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and producer. Now based in Toronto, he grew up skateboarding and creating music, a vibe certainly reflected in his style of music. In 2020, he went viral on Instagram with a snippet of his single “don’t leave”, and has since grown a following of almost 50,000 monthly listeners on Spotify. The release of his first album has skyrocketed his popularity, and fans love his honesty in his work. He is not afraid to call himself out, and he easily flows from singing about real hardships to the fun parts of his life. His sound is a coagulation of dance music, rap, R&B, and modern country, leaving him with a very unique and fun sound. Make sure to follow the social medias below to stay tuned for more fun beats from sunsetto. Written By Tessa Maddaloni FOLLOW SUNSETTO: Instagram | Spotify  | TikTok  | Facebook  | YouTube

Shriya's newly released single, "Her," has swept audiences off their feet with its emotive, heartfelt storytelling, a product of the painful heartbreak she underwent at only 16 years old. Using song as her emotional outlet, Shriya gives the listener a painfully raw account of an aching heart in recovery from the deception, betrayal, and infidelity of an unfit partner. As listeners, we are united in our experiences of lost trust between the special figures and loved ones in our lives through Shriya's vulnerability and evocative words. Shriya describes the constant "waiting", or hoping, for her partner to give her the love and care she deserves, capturing the devastation and frustration that comes with being left on the sidelines of one's own relationship. The melancholic chords, intricate lyrics, and beautifully honesty delivery transform Shriya's into a delicate, yet moving piece that we can't help but fall in love with, even if it makes our hearts ache with her own. "Her" is a lyrical masterpiece that tugs hard at our heart strings and leaves its painful melody engraved in our heads. The soft, yet commanding piano sets the mood for the piece, offering us a gentle relief from our emotional wounds. As Shriya dips in and out of her light, airy tone and ethereal falsetto throughout the song, we can almost feel the fragility of one's heart as she wears her own on her sleeve. Her effortless riffs strengthen the narrative, powerfully grasping our attention and captivating us with her every word. Each time the chorus is repeated, the listener can't help but fall deeper into Shriya's entrancingly relatable lyrics and reflect on their own hardships. "Her" is a song that masterfully conveys the familiar weight of an emotional burden through Shriya's astounding vocal agility, story depth, and sincerity. Early in her pop career, this rising pop artist has made significant strides in the diverse world of pop, curating a spunky, authentic style reflective of her depth as a musician! 18-year-old Shriya is known for her fusing of Indian pop with rich soul, R&B, and jazzy elements to create lasting, passion-filled tracks for her audience. Shriya has a knack for creating charmingly unique sounds for fans to obsess over, as her talent for music spans from Mumbai all the way to the States! Shriya's singles have had no trouble gaining popularity with her singles, "On My Mind" and "Written In the Stars," reaching a combined stream count of over 100k on Spotify! Her love for the craft and ability to convey the complexities of human emotions set her apart from other artists and draw in a wide variety of eager listeners. Stay tuned and follow the socials below to hear more from Shriya! Written By Pejah Carr FOLLOW SHRIYA: Instagram | Spotify  | YouTube

When you lose a love, you lose a part of yourself. Zach Hood’s new song “Happy Ever After” features ROSIE , and highlights perspectives of feeling and questioning after the end of a relationship. The song begins by listing details that the speaker knows about their ex’s life, and shows the want to know more through asking questions. The lyrics move on to portray the break up as a broken promise, saying “we swore by these words, now they all feel like lies”. That pure disbelief represents the impossible change that people have to cope with when a relationship ends, giving listeners validation for their own feelings. The end of a relationship, especially one where you felt there was a future, leads to questioning the time you spent with that person. Letting listeners know that feeling sad, confused, and betrayed when a relationship ends is a shared experience, and that they are not alone. The chorus embraces lost and introspective post-breakup thoughts, revealing the way the speaker is reeling with hurt. In revealing where the speaker finds value in their life, and saying “you’re the only thing that mattered”, listeners can resonate with that loss of identity when you’re overly dependent on another person. Diving into the raw post-breakup thoughts, this song offers a comforting and honest vulnerability that is perfect for a breakup playlist. Heartache and reflection fuel the sound of “Happy Ever After”, exploring down-to-Earth instrumentals like acoustic guitar, along with singing that puts emotion into its range. Fans of Shawn Mendes will love the vulnerable, love-lorn sound. Zach’s longing vocals are fuelled by a somber and confessional feeling in the verse, hitting the ear like the speaker is controlling his tone as the lyrics reach for a lost love. Climbing to a delicate falsetto in the pre-chorus, the vocals bring pain and fragility into the sound. Dynamic guitar strumming and rhythmic percussion accompany the contemplatively honest voicing of the chorus. When ROSIE’s vocals begin in the second verse, they bring a lighter vocal perspective. The vocals of both artists blend through the chorus, bringing in a joint emotion through the contrast of the high and low sound. Embodying the pain of longing for a lost love, this heartache song brings musical emotion into its lyrics. Zach Hood is a singer and songwriter from Alabama. His career took off when his musical TikTok posts resonated with a wide audience, bringing him to sign a record deal with Arista. His first festival performance took place two years ago at Hangout Fest , and with an ever-growing audience, the artist has come a long way. In November, he will be touring across the US on his “I Tend To Lose Things” Tour, with shows in LA, New York, Chicago, and Nashville. With deeply emotional lyricism and a comfortingly beautiful style, Zach Hood’s songs are the type of music that you’ll want to play on repeat. Keep an eye out for his upcoming album and listen to his music by checking out the links below. Written By Hanna Kowal FOLLOW ZACH: Instagram | Spotify  | TikTok  | YouTube