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Ryley Tate Wilson captures our attention with his easily relatable song "Party Girl." We come to understand that the artist is reminiscent of the excited feeling that can be experienced when we're with someone we love. As the listener we gain insight into what it looks like to be caught in a moment where we miss someone from our past. One of my favorite lyrics says, "Friday evenings feel strange now / Never liked going out / Till I met you." This line provides the wholesome touch that we want and need within a song. Even though this is a song that delves deeper into missing someone, there are moments that give us the heartwarming sensation that we want and need. Another line that further proves this says, "You drive me crazy / Look over your shoulder / Tell me don't leave / It all feels like a dream." Even though these lines are only a small glimpse, I can promise the rest of the song is equally drenched in feelings of love and longing. "Party Girl" is rather introspective and vulnerable in terms of tone. It's delivered with a depth of emotional rawness, like you're slowly opening a closing wound. This holds hands with the feeling and the push towards moving on. While there are hints of sadness the artist is prompting himself to move forward. With the tone being set we can delve into the mood of the song which is meant to be melancholic and longing for us as the listeners. We're actively experiencing the party while feeling distant from the fun because of the wistfulness and longing that's buried deep inside. We're given the chance to hear many creative beats and patterns throughout the duration of the song. These tie together synthesizers, bass guitar, and acoustic guitar which then helps layer the vocals. Taking all these elements and combining them into one piece brings out the emotional depth the artist was going for. Ryley Tate Wilson is an 18-year-old self-taught pop artist from Montgomery, Alabama. He began producing music in seventh grade and captured national attention as a four-chair-turn finalist on season 23 of NBC's The Voice. While he is rooted in his Southern upbringing, he is also inspired by many different artists including Bon Iver and Charlie XCX. His personal style blends heartfelt storytelling with modern pop. Fresh off of tour with AJR, Ryley Tate Wilson is attending Berkeley College of Music this fall but still plans for an exciting 2026. We can look forward to new music and live dates throughout the year. Give "Party Girl" a listen today! Written By Destiny Vahrenkamp FOLLOW Ryley Tate Wilson: Instagram | Spotify  | TikTok

"September Dreams" by Jesse Adams is about yearning for a dream to come true. The song is based on a dream the singer had where the person she loved apologized for everything he had done. Finally receiving the acknowledgment that was given only in her mind, Adams sings, "Last night, you got inside my head. Crawled from your separate bed, rewrote my memories." The lyricism is both personal and relatable, allowing listeners to connect through the painful experience of hoping for an apology that never comes. Inventing the closure that she never got, Adams narrates the ballad against the soft backdrop of the seasonal transition to fall. The setting lends itself to the singer's own changing seasons of life, coming to terms with healing on her own. Mixing an electric sound with characteristics of indie pop, Jesse Adams delivers her third single released this year. Opening the song by singing her lyrics staccato against a musical backdrop of piano and steady synths, Adams gives powerful emotion to her words. Adams' voice moves easily between her registers, moving over lower, velvety notes into a higher register during the song's chorus. The last few verses take on a fantasy-like effect from the combination of quick, high notes, airy background vocals, and stretched-out percussion. Slowly, the music fades out until it's just Adam's voice and piano, mirroring the haze of a dream slipping away after waking up. Jesse Adams pivoted from her plans of law school to pursuing her dream of making music, finally recording and releasing her firs t songs in 2022. In 2023, Adams performed alongside 4x Juno award-nominated musician Sarah Slean at the Burlington Performing Arts Centre for their Live and Local series, and co-arranged harmonies for her song  Euphoria  with producer Emma Whale. The following year, she played the Main Stage at the Burlington Sound of Music Festival, sharing the same stage with names like Kim Mitchell and Kathleen Edwards. The Canadian singer-songwriter is from Hamilton, Canada, where she continues to play shows. Listeners can also catch her live performances in the Greater Toronto Area. "September Dreams" is only the most recent of Adams' upcoming music, promising more enchantment on the horizon. Written By Azalea Withrow FOLLOW JESSE ADAMS: Instagram | Spotify  | TikTok  | YouTube

The Dream is the debut album from the newly formed supergroup The Favors , created by the very talented previously collaborated singers and musicians Ashe and FINNEAS . Restless Little Heart The Dream Moonshine The Little Mess You Made The Hudson Ordinary People Necessary Evils Times Square Jesus David's Brother Lake George Someday I'll Be Back in Hollywood (with Marinelli) Home Sweet Home FINNEAS was and is his sister Billie Eilish 's producer before releasing his debut solo album Optimist in October 2021. Two years before, Ashe's breakout single "Moral of the Story" was produced and co-written by FINNEAS and Eilish. With Ashe and FINNEAS's collaborative musical history, it makes sense that they would eventually come together and make a full-length LP of their own. The Dream is a concept album following the travel to different states to escape a painful breakup of a relationship that the singers don't want to end. The singing, storytelling, and musical abilities of Ashe and FINNEAS are perfectly displayed on each track in this alternative pop and rock project. Restless Little Heart Before the title track comes a short introduction song, “Restless Little Heart”, filled with beautiful melodies and harmonies that radiate throughout. As you hear FINNEAS and Ashe’s vocals for the first time on the album, you can already tell that, without a doubt, their vocal chemistry is perfect. “Restless Little Heart” is also a nod to how Ashe has two introduction tracks on two of her solo albums, Rae  and Willson . The Dream You can hear Eilish say “F**k it up” at the very start of “The Dream” before the production begins, which is bass guitar-filled and has unique jazzy drum instrumentation. As the verse progresses, The Favors’s singing gets more and more intense before it jumps into the powerful chorus, where the guitars and drums are even more intensified. Through incredible singing, the lyrics detail a story of someone who was living the typical Los Angeles lifestyle, but then left and is now reminiscing on what they once had, and how their past relationship truly is symbolic of that. The Favors say that this situation is common and many people that leave LA go through something like this. Moonshine A jazzy bar rock song is the third track of The Dream . As moonshine is an old drink, The Favors describe an older person that is suffering from a disease like Alzheimer’s or symptoms that could indicate they have dementia. They go over the aging process, as the time takes away or brings upon different things, such as memory, being in a nursing home, or having “lines on your face”. Although a noticeably different style to “The Dream”, they both possess the same progressions, where, as the song goes on, the production gets stronger and more exceptional, which can be defined as FINNEAS’s signature sound and approach to music production. The Little Mess You Made In the leading single of the album, “The Little Mess You Made”, piano notes and more guitar chords, with prominent bass ones, are combined to create a distinct yet nostalgic sound. The harmonies on each chorus are ethereal; we already know Ashe and FINNEAS sound amazing together, but hearing them simultaneously for each track brings upon a new feeling each time. The lyrics seem to point to a relationship that has gone sour, where even the small things that go bad start to make you realize that you and this person aren’t meant to be together anymore. The feelings of distress that are brought by this are directed towards the passionate vocals that are found throughout the song, but especially towards the end. The Hudson When The Favors belted out the line “You’ll never see me again” on “The Little Mess You Made”, they meant they were heading across the country to a state where the lyrics of warmer weather and Hollywood stars in the previous tracks of The Dream  oppose it. In this gradually building ballad, although the relationship has ended, Ashe and FINNEAS can’t help but sing “I’ll walk the Hudson back to you”, as there are definitely still feelings of love that were left and weren’t properly addressed. As Ashe and FINNEAS are from the west coast, they’re not used to the environment New York has to offer, which is symbolic in not being used to not being in the relationship. Ordinary People The sixth track serves as a lyrical continuation of the fifth, where The Favors want to get back together with their former significant others, even though it may not fully seem right. “Ordinary People” is a slow tempo jazz interlude that contains Ashe and FINNEAS’s beautiful vocal harmonies yet again. Necessary Evils Following “Ordinary People” is another track of slow tempo where the lyrics match in the storyline of The Dream . The Favors go more in depth about why this relationship is as complicated as it is, and that even though its not perfect, they want to reignite their love because they can’t imagine living without their significant others. The track is titled “Necessary Evils” because they know there are certain things they have to get past in order for the relationship to thrive, which are the bad parts. Even though this details an unhealthy relationship dynamic, they are blinded by the love they have and can’t see this. Times Square Jesus The title of the song “Times Square Jesus” refers to when people in Times Square, New York dress up as different characters, including Jesus. As this is just a man dressed up as him, it symbolizes that Ashe and FINNEAS don’t believe in religion, and only believe in love instead. They would rather believe in the relationships they have that they know are real and can physically and emotionally see. The eighth track of the album is an orchestral ballad that features a soft drum beat, making it a very distinct and emotionally driven sound, incorporating themes of love and rejecting religion with a unique production style. David’s Brother An upbeat alt-pop and rock track filled with fun guitar chords and drums, “David’s Brother” details how life has got The Favors down through symbolism of the worst things that could happen to you, such as being “under house arrest”. The aforementioned relationship may have not worked at all like they were hoping and are back at square one with their emotions. The title of the song references someone that brings up strong feelings while going through this rough time. The song ends with an outro of just piano chords and Ashe and FINNEAS’s separated vocals, showing they are both extraordinary singers together and apart. Lake George The Favors go to a different time zone again, but this time to the Sunshine State, where the weather and overall vibes are the complete opposite of New York, but it’s still not California, which is where the relationship began. This is symbolic because they want to experience the relationship again but don’t actually want to be in it because it didn’t work out. In this piano ballad, Ashe and FINNEAS sing about these exact feelings, and that they will do anything so they can stop having them. Having them brings them great distress and only reminds them of what they once had with their former significant others but, to their misfortune, cannot have anymore. Someday I’ll Be Back in Hollywood (with Marinelli) Marinelli takes the reins on the penultimate track of The Dream , using it as an interlude and diary entry for himself. After experiencing fame, he is now experiencing the downside of it that no one warns you about, which is when you lose traction in your career and it no longer becomes a viable source of income. The loss of attention and financial struggles make this a scary and frustrating experience, which he perfectly describes lyrically, vocally, and production-wise in “Someday I’ll Be Back in Hollywood”. Despite his current struggles, he still has hope that his music career will make a comeback and he can return to what he loves and knows best. Home Sweet Home The final track of The Dream  features a funky and jazzy beat as The Favors mention “New York” and “California”, which is two of the states the storyline for this album took place. The lyrics summarize all of the tracks perfectly and serve as a satisfying conclusion that finishes the storyline as Ashe and FINNEAS come to terms with their former relationships. They understand that they can’t be in them, but they’re still always open to revisiting them one day. For now, however, they need to focus on themselves and their lives, wherever they may be in the world. After listening to "Moral of the Story" for the first time in 2019, Ashe instantly became one of my favorite artists, and I've loved listening to all of her albums, as she is an incredible musician. Listening to Billie Eilish since 2016 also means I've been listening to FINNEAS, as he does the background vocals and production for all of her songs. When two flawless artists come together to make music, you can't help but listen. The Dream is a perfect example of this, as talent, passion, and musical perfection radiates throughout each song. The Dream is nothing but than a work of art. Written By Ashley Adams FOLLOW THE FAVORS: Instagram | Twitter | Apple Music | Spotify | TikTok | YouTube *copyright not intended. Fair use act, section 107.

In her latest single, ILIRA perfectly describes the feeling of realizing you are in a toxic relationship, and yet being unable to force yourself to leave. A common dilemma in a situation like that, she uses her voice to discuss the feeling of isolation and hurt, even though she cannot lift her legs to walk away. She says that the feeling is “like a deer standing motionless in the headlights, [and] the song describes the paralyzing moment of shock where you are unable to escape reality.” ILIRA’s soundscape is melancholic and slow, with her voice dripping with emotion as she recounts how stuck she feels. Throughout the chorus, this track is layered with Lana Del Rey-esque harmonies as well as pulsing rhythms that feel like the wind swirling around her as she is glued to her spot. The first lyric of this track sets the stage excellently for the rest of the song. With simple piano chords, ILIRA sings, “It must be love 'cause it hurts / Is it a game of who breaks first? / I keep chasin’ and chasin' the version of you / The summer you made me feel safe”. As is common in a toxic relationship, it wasn’t always like this. They used to be truly in love, and yet now are each daring each other to leave before they do. In the chorus, we reach the title when ILIRA sings, “I’m like a deer in your headlight / I wanna run, but my limbs don't move”. With her haunting harmonies, you can almost see the deer staring down the car, waiting for the impending impact being unable to save itself. Having grown up feeling that she could never truly fit in, ILIRA carved her own path and created her own place. Raised in Switzerland with Albanian parents, she often felt “too much for some rooms, not enough for others”, and allowed music to become her outlet and community. Finally, she had a place where she could create her own boundaries, and share any feeling that she wanted for those who would listen. She even made the choice to walk away from the world of major labels, finding that she needed full control over her sound and content. She says that her music is “rooted in alternative rock but laced with softness, like the middle ground between Foo Fighters and Lana Del Rey”. Make sure to follow the social media below to stay tuned for more from ILIRA. Written By Tessa Maddaloni FOLLOW ILIRA: Instagram | Spotify  | TikTok  | Facebook  | YouTube

The Midnight and Bonnie McKee find freedom in rhythmic basslines, a sax solo, and mesmerizing synth melodies in their recent single “Runaways.” When you pass the same streets, road signs, and stores, the city loses its excitement. The rush of discovery fades. A longing for watching sunsets on the beach, staying out late, and beating your friend’s high score at the arcade creates a new adventure. It’s a treasure hunt for that youthful spark. Bonnie McKee sings, “You know it’s not too late/ California dreaming/ Looking for that feeling.” The thrill of a throwback can be found in a new scene, a night ride, and neon lights. The synth-pop nostalgia, stunning saxophone, and thrumming bassline glide together like a sleek Ferrari Testarossa under a sunset. The Midnight uses the classic '80s new wave sounds. The bass sounds like a revving engine, speeding as fast as the lines on the highway. Flares of glittery synthesizer light up the song with that hidden happiness you know, but you need to grasp. As you're chasing thrills and the excitement in old memories, Bonnie McKee's and The Midnight's vocals, echoing with reverb, pull you into another world. Time disappears. When the saxophone solo breaks through, the song launches towards the ultimate rush. The synth-wave textures submerge "Runaways" in a fountain of youth—a time machine to the hidden spark. Tyler Lyle and Tim McEwan, known as The Midnight, create synth-wave, electro-pop, and indietronica. Using '80s and '90s elements in their songs, they explore impermanence and the fleeting nature of good days, experiencing them only through memories. But their music is the DeLorean time machine back to those feelings. On the track, Bonnie McKee, born in California and raised in Washington, shows her pop roots. She's known for co-writing Katy Perry hits like "California Gurls," "Teenage Dream," and "Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F)." With Midnight's nostalgia and Bonnie McKee's pop voice, "Runaways" leads the path to the good days. You can find more synth-wave hits in Midnight's new album, Red, White and Bruised . Written By Taylor Sheridan Lempke FOLLOW THE MIDNIGHT: Instagram | Spotify  | TikTok  | Facebook  | YouTube FOLLOW BONNIE MCKEE: Instagram   | Spotify  | X (Twitter)  | Facebook  | YouTube

"Ready to Let You Down" by Joseph is a song written with the point of view of high standars and incorrect expectations that get thrown on people. It's not saying that you can't have high standards but it talks about how certain expectations to be put on someone just really mean that you don't actually like this person for who they naturally are. This song also talks about how the other person is fully aware about this happening and is ready to stop trying to please the person putting these expectations on them. It feels like a song about taking back control on what people think of you. The song starts off with a really groovy drum track that launches us into the first verse. This drum track also carries us throughout the song, leaving listeneres with a 2010's feel for most of the song. Most of the attention should be turned towards the lyrics though since they bring up some really great personal points in regards to this idea. With lyrics like, "You want me smiling and pretty, I'm ready to let you down," bring us right to the point of the whole song. The song musically takes so many cool turns too and feels extremely experimental with the guitar parts, including the drum track in a break down during the bridge. JOSEPH is an American folk band from Portland, Oregon made up from 3 sisters, Natalie Closner, and twins Allison Closner and Meegan Closner. The band JOSEPH was formed when the oldest sister Natalie Closner had been pursuing a solo career. She recruited her younger twin sisters Meegan and Allison to join her for a new project to which their name came as a tribute to the town of Joseph, Oregon and their grandfather named Jo. The trio has played renowned places like Bonnaroo, Coachella and Lollapalooza allowing larger audiences to see the brilliance and talent of these three. Written By Breanna M. FOLLOW JOSEPH Instagram | Spotify  | TikTok  | Facebook  | YouTube

Casey McQuillen continues her 2025 hot streak with her latest single, “Wedding Date.” “Wedding Date” tells the story of a brief rekindling with a love from your past during someone else’s big day. The track is grand and cinematic. With sweeping bursts of orchestral instrumentation and lyrics rich with detailed imagery, “Wedding Date” is utterly captivating. It’s the type of song that—-even with such a specific setup—-encapsulates universal experiences of love and loss. “Wedding Date” captures the hope for a relationship doomed to fail with a devastating, yet beautiful honesty. McQuillen’s pen has never been sharper than on “Wedding Date.” “Wedding Date” proves Casey McQuillen as one of our best up-and-coming songwriters. The level of precision and empathy laced within her lyrics is staggering. Every aspect of the story she tells, from the narrator’s thought process to the scenic imagery of the wedding occurring in the background, is fully realized. It’s so easy to get sucked up in the world Casey creates. The lyrics of ‘Wedding Date” alternate between clever and lyrical to simple and poignant. Lines like “ I know the end before we begin,” during the bridge, carry a massive emotional punch. “Wedding Date” is a delicate yet weighty track that leaves a lasting impression long after you first hear it.   Within the past six years, Casey McQuillen has achieved a lifetime’s worth of accomplishments. Ever since her viral breakthrough on Season 13 of American Idol, the singer-songwriter has forged a massive impact on the music industry. Based on her passion for mental health and anti-bullying advocacy, Casey created and showcased the “You Matter” Tour to over 50,000 students across the U.S. and U.K. This garnered her support from the likes of the Kelly Clarkson Show to the UN Foundation. Her debut album, Skinny, was featured on the public playlists from Apple Music and Amazon Music, and has been downloaded over 500,000 times on Spotify. Recently, Casey has continued headlining her music on a sold-out year-long tour across Europe and America, alongside artists Anastacia and Loreen. Casey McQuillen’s career is just getting started, and you can listen to “Wedding Date,” on all major streaming services now. Written By Lauren Nolan FOLLOW CASEY: Instagram   | Spotify  | TikTok  | Facebook  | YouTube   *Sponsored Post - Discovered on Musosoup. A contribution was made to help create this article. #SustainableCurator

Official Spotify cover The resurgence of early 2000s pop punk continues through Dutch Alternative Pop singer Jessmin's new single "Saddy Ending." The instrumental draws you into a dream-like beat before the guitar punches you out, and you're ready to rock and roll. It is a breath of fresh air compared to the similar beats artists are releasing now. Jessmin is not afraid to be vulnerable, talking about her struggles with ADHD and depression in her lyrics. She opens with, "You set my world on fire," setting up expectations for what's to come. The song itself is about toxic relationships and how the other person becomes like an addiction. Her words make you want to run in the other direction, but also never leave. The single tackles the ways people can break you. Asking over and over in the chorus if she is going to die from protecting this person. It is such an honest way of describing how it feels to be constantly put down by the person you're with. No matter what they do, nothing is bad enough to walk away. "Maybe you love me next, you hate me, maybe you build me, next you break me," is the lead-in to this repetitive chorus. This comparison between herself and something that can be broken is so tragic, but it makes for a perfect scream in the car lyric. She shared that this track was inspired by the pop punk songs of the early 2000s, specifically artists like Blink-182 and Avril Lavigne . Her impressive lyricism is no shock, as Jessmin studied songwriting at the Wisseloord Academy in Paris, France. Her journey with music began when she was fifteen, when she appeared on The X Factor,  an impressive achievement for such a young artist. She didn't stop there. During quarantine, she taught herself to play the guitar and used music as an outlet for all her complex emotions. With these qualifications, Jessmin has established herself as a professional; there are no more excuses. Check out "Saddy Ending" wherever you listen to music! Written By Deanna Moody FOLLOW JESSMIN: Instagram | Spotify | TikTok | Facebook | YouTube

Proving that art imitates life, Nep has released her latest single, "Biketoberfest," reflecting on growing up in Daytona Beach and the frustration that came with having an annual bike rally in her hometown. The track is a warm and teasing take on her experiences, turning life into art with its indie sounds and humorous lyrics. Sharing the inspiration behind the song, Nep explains, "There’s a motorcycle rally in my hometown called Biketoberfest—I didn’t like living there, and getting blocked and made late by bikers on my way into the city for school is so niche and weird that I just had to write a song about it!" Matching the song's playful narrative, Nep's "Biketoberfest" blends alt-pop with indie-pop to create a lighthearted backdrop for the artist's musings about growing up in Daytona. The track keeps Nep's disdain for local motorcycle rallies laid-back and blithe, featuring a mesh of lush instrumentals ranging from driving percussion to shimmering synths to mellow guitar riffs. Delivering her captivating story and witty lyrics, Nep's vocals shine on "Biketoberfest" as the artist seamlessly bounces between whispered lines and powerful melodies. The ideal single for a variety of pop enthusiasts, "Biketoberfest" is a must-listen for fans of acts ranging from Chappell Roan to NewDad . A magnetic new indie-pop artist, Nep is proving herself to be a force to be reckoned with as she draws fans in with her distinctive voice and vision. The rising artist has been busy teasing a follow-up to her last EP, Nep's Storybook , releasing catchy singles "Girls On TV" and "All Around Beauty." Setting this new chapter up for success, Nep's latest work follows a series of viral singles and playlist placements, earning spots on New Music Friday, Fresh Folk, Lorem, All New Indie, and Indie Pop. Nep has also proven herself to be a force onstage, supporting acts like Grent Perez , Ricky Montgomery , and mxmtoon , while also prepping to take the stage in Los Angeles, Boston, and New York City. Written By Cheyenne Johnson FOLLOW NEP: Instagram | Spotify  | TikTok  | Apple Music  | YouTube

Dynamic, energizing, and a beautiful mix of reality & fantasy, artist JOA brings an interesting love story to feast your ears upon in her single “Even If It’s a Lie”. Opening with a focus on strong vocals, JOA lays the story out without hesitation. The opening line, “Do you hate that I started talking about last night and our options?” immediately indicates that although love is still there, this relationship has been damaged and is at a crossroads. JOA intricately incorporates voice fluctuations to provide emphasis in certain areas, showcasing her emotion and stance in the relationship through talent and relatability. Though the love between these two may be manufactured by her partner, the pull toward them is so strong that JOA is willing to go along with the lie. This can be heard in the tone of “Even If It’s a Lie” as a whole, with the track instigating dance as well as overall having an upbeat nature. While its lyrics beg dire questions of her partner that would help identify where the relationship is truly at, the sound of “Even If It’s a Lie” has a lighthearted, playful energy & sound that makes you feel as though you’re returning to something comforting & familiar. JOA’s ability to show the dynamics of a complex relationship through detailed songwriting and sound displays her ability to blend personal experience with musical outreach. While people don’t necessarily want to be dependent on someone, “Even If It’s a Lie” fully shows, with no reservations, what it feels like to be in love and feel lost without them. Love songs often ride the line between love & loss, showcasing mainly these sides alone, yet JOA is bringing a song to the table that shows a situation that is hanging in the balance between love & loss. This not only shows her talent to write songs that are authentic and unique, but additionally sets her apart from other pop artists. “Even If It’s a Lie” is a song that is honest and believable, all while feeling like a world apart from your own. JOA has an ability in this song to transport you to a story that isn’t your own, yet it feels familiar and as though it’s there to help you. As you continue to immerse yourself in her craft of “Even If It’s a Lie”, you will find yourself returning time & time again to hear her dynamic music abilities. JOA is an Oslo-born Norwegian artist who has been honing her music abilities since her early teenage years. She blends a theatrical background with a talent that crafts relatable, heartfelt songs. Her debut single, “I Don’t Want Nobody But Your Body”, released in September 2024, offers a genuine connection for people across all age groups through a deeply personal reflection on heartbreak. Her debut EP, “Previous Problems”, released at the beginning of 2025, brought a narrative-rich exploration of growing up with an appeal aimed toward fans of artists such as Phoebe Bridgers and Julia Michaels. This debut showcases a rich command of songwriting, with lyrical orientation and an organic nature. JOA described the tracks off the EP as a result of deeply personal songwriting, displaying concepts that are all-too familiar and that others can relate to – including early romantic relationships, needing positive self-talk, and not knowing what you have until you no longer have it. With where she is now, this EP beautifully wrapped up her teenage years and has set her on a course to continue to explore her life and musical journey. Written By Madison Spies FOLLOW JOA: Instagram | Spotify  | TikTok  | Facebook  | YouTube

Growing popstar Conan Gray has recently embarked on his latest tour, "The Wishbone Pajama Show" after dropping his incredible top-selling fourth studio album, "Wishbone". As a long-time Conan Gray fan and getting to watch him finally get the recognition he deserves, there way no way I was going to miss this, and I'm so glad I didn't. SETLIST: [ACT I] a wishbone never breaks even My World Never Ending Song Bourgeoisieses Wish You Were Sober [ACT II] i got the short end of the stick Class Clown People Watching The Cut That Always Bleeds Eleven Eleven Nauseous [ACT III] i took the long way to realization Romeo This Song Surprise Song: Alley Rose Heather Family Line Connell [ACT IV] i wished for love and i found it Actor Maniac Vodka Cranberry [ENCORE] Memories Caramel As only the fourth show on the entire tour, the energy was fresh and exciting. Hosted at The Petersen Event Center , the first time Conan Gray has ever made his way as a headliner in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the 12,500 people all dressed in our sailor themed pajamas and holding our vodka cranberries' were ready to show him everything we've got. Via @conangray on Instagram / Photographer: https://www.dillonmatthewc.com/ / Pittsburgh, PA [ACT I] a wishbone never breaks even The show was split up into four acts, plus an encore. When Conan came onto the stage, you could feel the arena fill with the brightest joy and excitement. Everyone was ready for a night of dancing, tears and laughs, and that's exactly what we all did. The stage was set in a field, with a mailbox that said "Pittsburgh, PA. 9/16/2025". Conan came on stage riding a bike in a classic sailor outfit while his all female band played the intro to "My World", a carefree song about living life openly as yourself and exactly how you should. As we should, we continued the rest of act one with upbeat, danceable songs before getting into what would be a super emotional, but healing and well-needed night. Via @coneworldhq  on Instagram / Photographer: https://www.dillonmatthewc.com/ / Pittsburgh, PA [ACT II] i got the short end of the stick And so the pajama party begins as they roll out clouds, a bed and a backdrop of stars. Conan has his first outfit change, coming out in a sparkly pair of striped pajamas. This is the moment where we get to sing our emotional little hearts out with some of Conan's deepest ballads like "Class Clown", "People Watching", "The Cut That Always Bleeds", "Eleven Eleven" and "Nauseous". I'm not going to lie, these songs really started to get to me during this set, but it wasn't in a bad way. It felt cathartic to get to sing these lyrics together with Conan and with 12,500 other people. The tears were shamelessly flowing. Via @coneworldhq  on Instagram / Photographer: https://www.dillonmatthewc.com/ / Pittsburgh, PA [ACT III] i took the long way to realization A boat comes on the stage and we take to the seven seas as Conan comes out in a gorgeous white and blue pirate blouse. We perk things up a bit with “Romeo”, and then he sings “This Song” to the crowd as if it was meant for us, pointing to each corner of the arena with the biggest smile on his face. Then, we get to the exciting moment of truth: the wishbone break with a fan in the crowd, except ours was extra special. Conan mentions that there’s a grandma in the crowd named Sandy, and it was later made known that she is a major Conan Gray fan who cried when her granddaughter got her tickets to see him. How it works is you get to break the wishbone with Conan, and if you get the long end, you get to pick out of two songs for him to play. Sandy won! And I feel like we were the luckiest crowd ever, because she picked one of the best live songs on Conan Gray’s discography, “Alley Rose”. Watch Here on Conan Gray’s Instagram Reel Via @conangray  on Instagram / Photographer: https://www.dillonmatthewc.com/  / Pittsburgh, PA From there, Conan played the extended version of his hit song “Heather”, told us we are all loved when he played his trauma song “Family Line”, and then it was finally time. We got to witness the “Connell” crash out, live in real time. They brought the bed from ACT II back out, as Conan’s band was raging like we were at a metal concert. He was bending back on the bed like he had been possessed before going limp, and the stage went dark. Talk about theatrics?! Via @conangray  on Instagram / Photographer: https://www.dillonmatthewc.com/ / Pittsburgh, PA [ACT IV] i wished for love and i found it Conan comes back out and we all lose our minds to the emotional hype of “Actor”, the opening track to the “Wishbone” album. The hype only grew when the band started to play "Maniac". Even after crying and dancing all night long, the energy was higher than it had ever been; but we all knew it was going to be over soon. Conan playfully and sarcastically announced that the next song was going to be his last, so we shouldn't expect him to come back. He gave us a wink, and he began to play the anthem we'd been waiting all night to hear - "Vodka Cranberry". Yes, I myself had a vodka cranberry in hand as I shouted the words with all 12,500 people in the arena. And yes, he hit the high note flawlessly. It was the most magical moment to witness live. Via @conangray  on Instagram / Photographer: https://www.dillonmatthewc.com/  / Pittsburgh, PA [ENCORE] For a short moment, Conan disappeared. The arena went dark and the crowd continued to go wild. We all began to chant his name and then he finally came back in the most incredible, vibrant blue sailor captain suit with a giant wishbone on the back. We all jammed out to the classic "Memories", and as it ended, Conan bowed and tipped his hat to us, and all the emotions of the night came rushing in as the crowd cheered louder than ever and the last song of the night began to play. Conan thanked us for being there with an emotional goodbye, before singing "Caramel". The arena lit up with amber lights as we all screamed for Conan one last time. Via @coneworldhq  on Instagram / Photographer: https://www.dillonmatthewc.com/  / Pittsburgh, PA I'm not kidding when I say, this is one of the best shows I've ever been to. The positive energy was beaming and radiating from everywhere in that arena. Even with a setlist full of sad songs, it felt like Conan was the happiest he's ever been on that stage, and he was really in his element. Getting to sing these songs in the same room with him and 12,500 other people felt like healing, and it was such a beautiful thing. He also sounded better than ever, like vocals were seriously on point. Also, getting Alley Rose as my surprise song was the best thing that could've happened, almost like it was destiny. If you don't know already, I also went to his Found Heaven tour last year and had trouble hearing, so getting to experience this song live again made up for it. Also, getting to experience Sandy Rose was probably one of the most wholesome things I've ever seen at a concert in life. It really was the most perfect night, and I wish I could do it all over again. If you have a chance to see this tour, I promise you won't regret it. I also did a review of the full "Wishbone" album, which you can read here ! Written By Kaitlyn Nicole Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Spotify | TikTok | YouTube *copyright not intended. Fair use act, section 107.

For all my dramatic kings and queens, that includes myself, we’ve all had that internal fight. That recurring question of: why are we so dramatic? Well, Jemma Johnson has another smashing song to speak of this tale! “So Dramatic” explains her personal fight of asking that same question in the middle of a panic attack. Pushing down that anxiety can only do so much, until it EXPLODES. This song takes us through that experience, with Jemma leading us through the trenches into the light. I know when I feel like I’m overreacting, I need that song to calm me and also touch me in a way where I know I’m not the only one going through this. This is THE ONE! This song is very groovy, easy to dance to. Right at the beginning, it starts off with quick guitar plucks. Behind it is a thick bass line, thumping along to her vocals. The percussion is chained as well, with spacious headroom in the high ranges, complimenting her voice. Speaking of, Jemma was very expressive, with laughing effects and fluctuating notes. Her grace notes were also beautiful, with them accentuating the chorus. Towards the end of the song, one of the key elements that stood out to me was the violin. It created such a dramatic progression toward the finale, that perfectly tied the song together. Jemma Johnson is a up and coming singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist based out of Derby, United Kingdom. She has amassed over 20 million streams within Spotify, and over 65 thousand subscribers on YouTube. While experimenting with her take on alternative pop, she has been gigging with a variety of artists such as Charlie Simpson, Beth McCarthy, James Walsh, and more! She had ton of festivals in 2024 like Tramlines, Y-Not, The Rising, and her own gig in France: MiCannes Festival. After “Obsessed” (which I ADORED), she has been releasing songs following similar vibes such as “Good Guy” and “Come to the Dark Side”. She continues turning heads and coming out with unforgettable hits! If you loved this song as much as I did and are ready for more, be sure to follow her with the links down below! Written By Nevaeh Scott FOLLOW JEMMA JOHNSON: Instagram | Spotify  | TikTok  | Facebook  | YouTube