Jenny Kern is here with her second single from her latest EP called “Pull Me Under!” In this song, she looks back on a past relationship and realizes how hard it is to move on. She starts the song off by painting this beautiful picture of an intimate moment between the two of them. Jenny wants this person to tell her how they feel, but she’s willing to give them time if they don’t know. Yet, she has her boundaries, knowing that she shouldn’t wait forever. In the chorus, she wants to play their song and “slow dance in the bedroom,” ignoring their broken relationship at that moment. Jenny believes this partner is blind to her love for them, even though they’re that “only one who said to pull me under.” Following the chorus, Jenny wants this person to “throw [their] sense out the door,” asking them to completely ignore all the red flags in the relationship. She doesn’t want them to lose another night, as it will further separate the two of them. Although this song doesn’t sugarcoat love, there is an undertone of positivity as Jenny is hopeful that this love will continue. “Pull Me Under” is a perfect example of a lowkey indie pop song. Just like in Jenny’s other songs, she infuses 1990s textures and sounds into this song. This light yet luscious soundscape features a playful piano melody with some lingering synths below. The track starts out with a sweet piano melody, but as the song goes on, it gets deeper and darker. “Pull Me Under” generally has a soft sound, but with some unique sound effects sprinkled throughout. In the choruses, the production sonifies the ebbs and flows of this lush soundscape, which makes it feel a bit whimsical. There is a natural crescendo in sound as the song progresses, yet it still doesn’t overpower Jenny’s vocals. Overall, this song’s production has a perfect balance of the production and the vocals. Even though this song feels effortless, it’s evident that time and care were taken when the lyrics were written and the production was made. Jenny Kern is a Canadian-born, Brooklyn-based indie singer-songwriter. She got her start in the music scene while playing gigs across Montreal during her time in college. She moved to NYC and became a pager at NBC in 2013. After working in the film industry alongside directors like Greta Gerwig, she turned to music in 2018. Jenny came out swinging with her first single in 2019, “Slow Burn,” which currently boasts almost 500k streams on Spotify alone. This immediately captured the attention of many music fans across the globe, and was invited on her first international tour shortly after the release of her first EP. In her first release of 2021, her single “Coming Back for Me” caught the eyes of radio star Bruce Warren who introduced her music to the world, which landed her on XPN, NPR’s World Cafe, and Spotify playlists like Fresh Finds, Indie All Stars, and New Music Friday. Her next EP, “Your Heart Knows,” earned praise from Earmilk, Atwood Magazine, and Ones to Watch. Jenny’s most recent EP, “Anything but Perfect,” is already impressing audiences. Just like her past works, “Anything but Perfect” showcases her genuinity, songwriting skills, and her ability to concoct a beautiful musical world to dive into time and again. Written By Lauren DiGiovanni FOLLOW JENNY KERN: Instagram | Spotify | Facebook | YouTube | Website

This song, “Remind Myself of You” by Samantha Margret, tells the story of someone who’s grieving a relationship and stuck in a toxic cycle of remembering what they lost every time they try to move on. The sequel track to her previously released song, “Deja Vu You,” Samantha Margret uses seductive imagery to convey the mix of bitterness and longing with lyrics like “fingers on your face I can almost taste ya” and “I know I’m just skin in your teeth, touch anyone like you’re touching me.” You want to move on, you know they’re  moving on, but it’s hard when the smallest things can remind you of what you had, even if you don’t want them to.  “Remind Myself of You” is a hard-hitting, smooth alt-pop song that uses seductive melodies and layered vocals to draw you into the darkness. Starting with heavy electronic vocals, the song guides you in before laying down a heavy bass line and jumping right into the first verse. Samantha Margret’s smooth, husky voice pairs well with the intense instrumentals, maintaining an airiness that creates a compelling contrast. She maintains the tension throughout the whole piece, reaching a peak with the bridge that keeps up the pace by leaning into the erratic, before sliding to a quick stop. On the shorter side, at only 2:21, this song uses the time well, filling every second with captivating music and lyrics that make it an instant repeat! Samantha Margret is an alt-pop singer-songwriter who embraces the darkness and drama to tell her own stories about her own life. With a sound reminiscent of other artists such as Billie Eilish, Melanie Martinez, and Chappell Roan, Samantha Margret uses heavy, bass driven beats and layered vocals to create a unique mood with her songs that has gained her an impressive following on Spotify and across other social media platforms. She released her first single, “Feminist GF,” in 2020, and has since released several other songs, including an EP, “RAGE”, in 2022. “Remind Myself of You” is just her latest in a long line of amazing songs, and you can use the links below to explore more of her music! Written By Morgan Fischer FOLLOW Samantha Margret: Instagram | Spotify  | Facebook  | YouTube

We’ve all been in that relationship. The one you think is going to last forever. You’re both so engrossed in each other’s lives that the years pass, and the relationship becomes what I like to call a trap door built on routines and an entanglement you have in each other’s social lives. You both know this isn’t right but you’re complacent. The love is still there but at some point, despite the constant effort, your world’s stopped colliding. But you try anyway. From the start of “Let Me Go” by Thomasina until the end, we are addressing the elephant in the room. There is no bitterness just the revolving fact that despite our best efforts, some things, relationships, and situations just aren’t meant to last forever. No matter how much we care about them. No matter how much love there is. It’s a song I wish I would have had years ago when choosing to let someone go. It’s raw and relatable.   Don’t misunderstand me though, while the ending in “Let Me Go” is amicable, it is still heartbreaking. Thomasina’s breathy vocals convey the emotional exhaustion of someone who realizes that the relationship is falling apart at the seams, and she just desperately wants to be free. Thomasina opens with “It’s a pretty nice world we’ve made, you come home, and we stay up late, your dishes on the counter and I always forget to put away my socks”. In this way, “Let Me Go” feels like a long dreaded conversation. The “we need to talk” and we know what comes at the end of that conversation. It’s immersed in the little details you overlook in a relationship and the routines you create. Thomasina is reminiscent of the life they’ve been building while fully aware that it wasn’t always what it seems especially with lyrics like “And we forget sometimes but your parents were shitty, and it's a long way down but we're getting close every day”. “Let Me Go” is a steady somber build that focuses primarily on Thomasina’s soft, melodic vocals with accompanying piano keys that change in tone as the conversation-heightened emotions switch. During the chorus, there is a sudden register of hope in the tone of the music and vocals when Thomasina sings “I know someday you’re gonna look back when you hold someone like that you’ll know, you’ll know, you’ll thank yourself for letting me go, let me go”. There is an old saying about meeting your person and knowing then why your past relationships never worked and Thomasina pays homage to that. Especially when she sings “You feel it too, this isn’t home”. “Let Me Go” is filled with raw emotion for the death of a love that cannot move forward. Not because there isn’t love but because both parties have slowly fallen out of love and are left with nothing but the comfort of being with someone because “you don’t know any other way”. It highlights the complexities of relationship compatibility and the trap of complacency. It’s a beautifully written and heartbreaking song for when it’s time to walk away from someone you love because you know it just isn’t right.                 With a talent for emotional lyricism, Thomasina has been forging stories of life through her songs since she was 14 years of age. The now 23-year-old has spent the last six years playing over 400 shows, proving that she is carving out her spot permanently in the music industry. Her music is emotional and innovative which is showcased beautifully through her versatility from evocative melodies like “Let Me Go” and more upbeat tracks like “All My Love”. Thomasina states that she hopes songs like “Let Me Go”, which is part of a three-song EP “A Long Way Down” that, can be a comforting shoulder that finds people when they need it. You can stream "A Long Way Down" on Spotify on March 22nd. Written By Joselyn Jimenez FOLLOW THOMASINA: Instagram | Spotify  | TikTok  | Facebook  | YouTube | Website

Shakespeare Cowboy is the latest single from the New York singer-songwriter, Parris Mitchell. Dropped last week as part of a bundle with two previously-released singles, Jakky Boy! and Easy Love , the new track is an easygoing and bubbly pop rock song. According to Mitchell, the song is about "[his] exploration into the heart of fleeting love." The titular Shakespeare Cowboy may seem puzzling at first, but this actually makes perfect sense in the context of the song where Mitchell explains that he's not always the best with his words. "I'm not a Shakespeare cowboy/All out of words to wrangle you," he says in one of the opening lines. Mitchell's clever wordplay continues into the second verse with a favorite of mine being "And I'm always stuck in traffic/While you're cruise controlling me." However, the most memorable part of this song was the chorus. Mitchell's crowds will soon raise their drinks in the air to "You don't, you don't, you don't want me/You just want to want somebody." Anyone who is a fan of Noah Kahan, The 1975, or Post Malone will instantly be able to vibe with Parris Mitchell's laid back summertime style. Shakespeare Cowboy 's introduction is very low-key, but seemingly picks up with a rocking electric guitar riff that sounds like how taking the top off of a convertible feels. Mitchell's voice is very unique; I heard a little bit of Adam Levine mixed with some country twang. I guess you can't have a song with 'cowboy' in the title without a little of that. It's hard to imagine any voice but his on this track. He elevates the energy in the latter half with his "Love who you love, who you love/And want what you want, what you want" bridge and brings it back home with the final chorus. This song will keep you uplifted and smiling and honestly, reminded me a lot of Rascal Flatts' 2006 version of Life is a Highway . I wouldn't be surprised if in a few years, we hear this one as the final song in a blockbuster movie as the credits roll. Parris Mitchell's first mass-released single, Bad Place , was released in the middle of 2020 and it was followed by two EPs, the self-titled Parris Mitchell and I Don't Love You, And Other Lies . The latter featured By Now which is the artist's breakout hit and has amassed over one million streams across all platforms. The song Shakespeare Cowboy will be featured on his first full-length LP, The Mixed Emotions Arcade , which is set to be released June 14th. The album will feature 8 tracks and according to Mitchell, it will combine "acoustic ballads, hard rock, and modern synthwave." Over the past year, Mitchell collaborated with producers Jackson Hoffman and Ryder Stuart on the entire album to make sure the project is the best in his career so far. After giving the released singles a listen, I can say I am hyped as all hell for the full album to drop. Shakespeare Cowboy is out now on all platforms and more bangers from Parris Mitchell are on the way. Written by Jordan Elliott FOLLOW PARRIS MITCHELL: Instagram | Spotify | TikTok | Facebook | YouTube *Sponsored Post - Discovered on Musosoup. A contribution was made to help create this article. #SustainableCurator

As part of their latest album “Stardust”, “Growing Pains” is the first track of Crystal Skies’ 2024 release, in collaboration with SOUNDR. Melodic bass and heavenly vocals, Crystal Skies and SOUNDR have come together to create a pop EDM track that’s all about the pains of letting go and growing up further and farther from those who we once loved. More so, it’s about becoming too large and too vast for that which once contained us, and having to move on to allow yourself to continue that growth and molding of your self and soul. Crystal Skies and SOUNDR create a perfect trio of sound, and with lyrics that touch topics close to everyone’s heart, “Growing Pains” is a song whose emotional peaks weave people together with both universal melodies and messages. “Growing Pains” is quintessential pop EDM; with the combination of SOUNDR’s beautifully smooth vocals and Crystal Skies’ vast instrumentals, you get that classic dubstep feel with the emotional intensity of the song’s lyrics. The track is, in a word, immense– dubstep tends to be that way, but the beat drops in “Growing Pains” feel a lot like standing at the top of the word, overlooking the wide land with the wind whipping your hair. The track’s mixing is superb, excellently composed. The songwriting will similarly blow you away– detailing how we grow up and move past other people, love lost but gaining the self, the lyrics are poetic and moving. The line “But love I know, if I stayed / I wouldn’t live long in this cage” comes right before a huge beat drop, and I feel like it’s such a perfect place for the line. Staying as being a cage is such a tasteful way to describe the feeling of being trapped, and there’s a multitude of lines like this one in the song. “Growing Pains” is just one of those tracks that you can’t help but leave on loop; the interspersing of vocals and instrumentals will keep you listening to it over and over and over again with its excellent composition and message. Crystal Skies is an American EDM duo whose dubstep sounds resonate both melodically and emotionally with their listeners. The duo is formed by Britian Holcomb and Aaron Dawson, from Louisiana and Philadelphia, respectively. They initially embarked on solo careers, but after collaborating they realized there was pure magic when they put their musical skills together. “Paradise Lost” was their first collaboration, and the rest is history. Their debut single as Crystal Skies released in 2014, entitled “The Light”; and their debut album “Not Since When” dropped in 2022. With nearly 300,000 listeners on Spotify and the release of “Growing Pains”, 2024 will surely be a bright year for Crystal Skies. Likewise, Kate Thomas of SOUNDR is a singer-songwriter whose musical journey began in 2017. She’s worked with producers such as MitiS, Adventure Club, and BLANKE, and has also amassed millions of streams over her platforms while building a dedicated fanbase. “Growing Pains” is far from her first collaboration in 2024, as her most recent was “Feel Fine”. If you enjoyed both Crystal Skies and SOUNDR’s collaboration in “Growing Pains”, check both of their vast discographies out to get more of their amazing soundscapes. Written By Alexa Leung FOLLOW CRYSTAL SKIES: Instagram | Spotify | SoundCloud | Facebook | YouTube FOLLOW SOUNDR: Instagram | Spotify

“Infatuation” is an enchanting melodic journey that could easily serve as the soundtrack to modern romance. From its concept in a rustic Brighton garage to the group’s pilgrimage to London’s dynamic music scene, this track benefited from the collaborative spirit and seasoned prowess that defines Fond of Rudy. The production, charmingly labeled a “bedroom recording” with members recording remotely, brought producer Sam Ray’s touch, ensuring that intimate charm and professional polish coexist beautifully. It's hard to resist the genuine emotion and ravishing allure of "Infaturation.” Sonically, the song is a lush tapestry of 80s pop influences seamlessly interwoven with today’s indie-pop sensibilities -- the vibrant nostalgia of WHAM! Meeting the cool, stylized tones The 1975. The band’s cited inspirations are echoed in a song yet reenergized by Fond of Rudy’s fresh perspectives and intimate lyricism. The narrative is just as compelling as the song itself. Originating from a yearning for a dream-like love affair with a girl thousands of miles away, the track manifests the transformative power of music -- from longing to reality. It's a significant step forward for Fond of Rudy, not just creatively but in the universal expression of love and connection that music can foster. This track stands as an invitation to become part of their narrative and to find a piece of your own story within its harmonies. Fond of Rudy is an indie pop four-piece formed in London/Brighton. Their songs are washed with stylistic references from 80s icons and revived to a state of modernity through contemporary production. From Matt (vocals) and Ross (guitar) creating demos on an old garage in Brighton, the band has grown with the addition of Martin (producer), Otto (bass and synth), and Si (drums), who bring a wealth of experience of contemporary pop/rock influence to London. It's no surprise that Fond of Rudy has captured attention with nods from BBC Radio 6, BBC Introducing London, and stalwarts such as CLASH Music, which rightly praises their "real sense of ambition." With "Infatuation," Fond of Rudy isn't just playing music; they're setting hearts ablaze and inviting us all to feel just as deeply. Written By Megan Cao FOLLOW FOND OF RUDY: Instagram  | Spotify | Website | Facebook | YouTube *Sponsored Post - Discovered on Musosoup. A contribution was made to help create this article. #SustainableCurator

Vulnerable and authentic, Liv Nicholson has released something universally relatable with her new single, "Rough Patch." The track features an honest narrative, diving into the experience of feeling doubt and insecurity in a relationship. Nicholson faces the uncertainty of hitting a snag in a relationship, wondering if the romance is coming to an end or if it's just a difficult, passing moment—a rough patch. Leaning into these tentative feelings, "Rough Patch" explores how this situation can leave someone unsure of what they want and needing to trust their heart over their mind. Starting off simple yet beautiful, "Rough Patch" begins with a scaled-back instrumentation, pairing Liv Nicholson's angelic voice with a tender piano accompaniment. As the song progresses, rich layers are added, creating a lush soundscape with ethereal synths, impactful drums, and bold guitar riffs. Nicholson's passionate melodies are supported by sonorous vocal harmonies during the powerful choruses, giving the song a fullness that compliments the heaviness of this ballad. Between the song's emotionally resonating message and captivating composition, "Rough Patch" is truly a masterpiece. Currently based in Nashville, Liv Nicholson is a pop-rock artist on the rise. The singer-songwriter moved from New York in 2016, quickly finding her passion for writing and performing pop music. Nicholson has enjoyed much of the process, taking pleasure in the ability to connect with her listeners and their experiences. Finding inspiration in many, Nicholson has cited several female artists as her influences, including Chappell Roan, Miley Cyrus, Olivia Rodrigo, Renee Rapp, and more. The artist has built an impressive catalog around her 2021 debut EP, "Talk It Out," having released several singles and a sophomore EP. Some of Nicholson's popular releases include "Now That You Know Me," "Done," "Fake It," and "3 Decembers." Written By Cheyenne Johnson FOLLOW LIV NICHOLSON: Instagram | Spotify | TikTok | Facebook | YouTube

Movie Night’s latest single called “Addicted” is an grungy electro-rock ballad that perfectly captures the pain and angst of wanting someone you can’t have. The song chronicles the story of a one night stand turned mournful longing as a former lover moves on, leaving the singer jealous and in shambles. He compares the feelings of not being able to let his lover go to an addiction, saying “Somebody else could let it go/But my heart is so conflicted/‘Cause I’m so addicted” and reflects on his regret for getting involved with her in the first place, since he can’t stop thinking about their time together, however brief. With quick back to back rhymes, such as “Can’t predict an addiction affliction/Now I’m wishing it was fictional, fixable/I’m miserable” the lyrics roll off the tongue, making it incredibly satisfying to sing along to. The track sinks its hooks into you and drags you in with its catchy melody and lyrics, just like the subject of the song is dragged in by his ex lover.  “Addicted” starts with a stripped down production, with a mellow beat and occasional guitar accompaniment, the reverb adding a cool tone to the song. This helps create tension, so that when the song erupts into a heavy electro-pop production, complete with drums and heavily distorted electric guitar, it’s exciting and cathartic, filled with emotion and passion. The vocals are strong and powerful in the chorus, perfect for a classic rock sound. You can’t help but nod your head to the beat. Guitar solos are sprinkled throughout, adding to the emotional, melancholic mood in the song. This song feels like a speed drive on the highway at night.  Meet Movie Night, the NYC pop/rock trio with members Mike Squillante (guitar/vocals), Nick Squillante (keys), and Steve Ranellone (drums). Their music is a fusion of infectious melodies and captivating performances, honed through collaborations with Grammy-nominated producer William Wiik Larsen. Movie Night has sold out iconic NYC venues like Rockwood Music Hall and Gramercy Theatre, building a dedicated fanbase. Their digital presence is thriving, with over 125K TikTok followers. They've toured colleges nationwide, sharing bills with acclaimed acts like American Authors and Offset. Stay tuned for Movie Night's upcoming singles, as they continue to captivate audiences with their dynamic sound and undeniable talent. Written By Rachael Bach FOLLOW MOVIE NIGHT: Instagram | Spotify  | TikTok  | Facebook  | YouTube

"You can't find love inside of me," Renzo Reinhardt sings on the bridge of his second single, "Break Your Heart." It's not an admission of apathy, but an expression of loss. The space where vibrant feelings were once stored now holds only vacant space. The driving force behind "Break Your Heart" is Reinhardt's all-out vocal performance. Where the synthesizers melt together with the instrumentation, like a tie-dye shirt that's paled in the wash, the singer/songwriter's voice stands starkly against the atmospheric backdrop. A disco-lite drum machine keeps the energy set to the dancefloor, but there's no mistaking the sting of heartbreak. Reinhardt cites 80's alternative as a major inspiration for his music, and nowhere is that more evident than in the presentation of emotions: a bold, vibrant declaration of his fragile state. "I don't wanna live a lie, but I don't wanna waste your time," Reinhardt opens "Break Your Heart" with. It's a strange dichotomy most particular in the mutual exclusivity of these two states of being. Being honest, in this instance, means potentially going their separate ways. "Break Your Heart" takes place at the most uncertain time in a relationship, when love starts to challenge itself as familiarity brings out dissonance. Opening your heart up to someone, as Reinhardt discovers, means sustaining the possibility that you might hurt them. "I don't wanna break your heart that way," he belts on the chorus. What do you do when you still love someone, but toxicity is unavoidably seeping into the relationship? 2024 marks the debut for new artist Renzo Reinhardt. Only a week before the release of "Break Your Heart," the artist released his debut single, "Another Day." Born of Cuban/Peruvian descent, Reinhardt developed his musical identity through the nostalgic sounds of the 1980's. Echoing the likes of Hall & Oates and Pat Benetar, the singer/songwriter's vocals match many of their standout performances. "There are no rules of who I can be at this point in my life," he states of his upcoming journey. Abandoning the rules, Reinhardt is paving his own path with unique and distinctive sounds and honest, confessional lyricism. Written By Andy M. FOLLOW Renzo Reinhardt: Instagram | Spotify  | TikTok  | YouTube

When you hear the word ‘narcissist,” who do you think of? This is the question Felicia Lu wants answered as she promotes her infectious new single, “Narcissist”. Throughout the song, Lu exposes her ex-partner for his toxic behavior and textbook narcissism. The singer uses psychological terms such as “love bombing” and “gaslighting” to describe the unrelenting distress she endured. In the pre-choruses, she describes the exact process narcissists use to manipulate their victims as she sings: “First you love bomb me so I'm caught in a dream// Then you gaslight 'til I doubt reality.” This immediately draws the listener's attention before Lu breaks into the chorus, reducing the subject to only ever being a narcissist. Lu constantly amazes me with her witty songwriting, penning jaw-dropping lines that leave me in awe. “Narcissist” is composed of several of these remarkable moments from “No one’s as angry as a narcissist being accused of something they did” to “How can someone you call lover be the poison in your head?” The moment I heard these lyrics, I knew the track was going to be one of my new favorites by the singer. She continues with her insightful and clever storytelling in the bridge. Lu passionately sings “I'll never get the truth out of you// Closest I will get are stories where you// Are the victim or the hero, yeah, you// Love to talk about you really all that you do.” These lyrics are not just truthful anecdotes about the nature of a narcissist. They also serve as a reminder to victims that they are not alone nor are they crazy, like their manipulator has made them believe. Once again, Felicia Lu has used her impressive talent to share her own experiences while conveying such raw, honest human emotions. With her creative and intricate songwriting, Lu continues to solidify her place as one of the best artists of this generation. Felicia Lu’s discography contains some of the best production I have ever heard. There has not been one single song by the artist that I have not been completely mesmerized by. With her ingenious hooks and enthralling dark-pop soundscapes, Lu knows how to captivate her audiences. In the classic Felicia Lu manner, “Narcissist” blends gut-wrenching vulnerability with energetic production, while containing a uniqueness that stands out from all previous releases. Her ability to keep each song fresh and new, while maintaining a distinctive soundscape that is uniquely hers is admirable and astonishing. Furthermore, “Narcissist” showcases even more of her innate talent. While her stunning voice shines in each of her songs and is one of the first things that drew me to the artist, the new single provides a different side of her voice that I have not heard in her last two years of music. Her lower register always blows me away, and in this song, she does not disappoint. However, in the final chorus, she caught me off guard with her higher range as she belts out powerful vocalizations, emphasizing the fiery lyrics. With Lu’s flawless vocals and clever songwriting, “Narcissist” may be already on its way to becoming one of my top most-played tracks of 2024. Felicia Lu is an indie-pop singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer from Germany, currently based in Vienna, Austria. In 2014, she made it to the finals of the RTL Talent Show, “Rising Star”. Then in 2017, she was a contestant for the Eurovision Song Contest. She returned to the world-famous contest in 2022 with her song “Anxiety” and placed fourth for Germany. In June 2023, she performed at Donauinselfest 2023, where she performed on the main stage powered by Hitradio ö3. With both “Anxiety” and her second biggest single, “Pay,” the two tracks amount to over 3 million streams on Spotify. Furthermore, Lu has a total of over 14 million streams for her entire discography on the platform. She has 2 EPs, several standalone singles, and, most recently, she released her debut album, Something Regrettable. "Narcissist" is her first release since the project, marking her new era of music. Follow her on all socials to remain up to date with all new announcements and music! Written By Karlee Skipper FOLLOW FELICIA: Instagram | Spotify | TikTok | Facebook | YouTube

Crystal Skies has teamed up with HALIENE to reveal a celestial and angelic track titled “ Stardust ,” which stands out as one of the most unique songs I’ve ever heard. This mesmerizing song is part of their 10-track sophomore album, also titled “ Stardust ,” which was released on February 23rd. The meaning of the title and the cover art are referring to the elements released into space after the stars explode that we as humans also share in our bodies, essentially saying that we are one with the stars. How cool is that? This definition, combined with HALIENE’s heavenly vocals during the booming bass and beat drops makes you feel like you’re taking a trip through space while flying among the stars. This song captures the wonders of the universe and makes you feel like you’re part of something bigger. As we follow along with the lyrics, we can see HALIENE questioning this feeling she’s having of being connected to the stars ever since she was born: “ Since I was born I've been homesick for the sky. I would look up and dream of worlds other than mine .” It’s scientifically proven that the majority of the elements in our bodies are the same elements that were formed in the stars. HALIENE’s understanding of this has sparked more curiosity in other mysteries of existence, such as our place within the universe and our relationship with the cosmos: “ If you and I are stardust, so far and yet so close, why do the stars still feel like home? ” Crystal Skies are an EDM duo made up of producers Britian Holcomb and Aaron Dawson. Initially pursuing solo careers, they eventually joined together and formed Crystal Skies after admiring each other’s work. This led to their first collaboration of “ Paradise Lost .” Crystal Skies was then born and they’ve been successful ever since, surpassing 300,000 monthly listeners and exceeding 41 million plays on Spotify. HALIENE, born Kelly Sweet, is an EDM and electro pop singer from Massachusetts. With achievements like a Grammy nomination and winning the EDMA Female Artist of the Year two years in a row, HALIENE is killing it with her electrifying vocals on collaborations. She is currently on tour alongside DJ’s and producers MitiS and William Black. She also has nearly 900,000 monthly listeners, with her most streamed song being “ Rush Over Me ,” a collaboration with Seven Lions and Illenium. This track has over 54 million streams to date. Keep up with Crystal Skies and HALIENE by clicking on their social media links below, and check out their collaboration, “ Stardust ,” out now! Written By Sneet Efrem FOLLOW CRYSTAL SKIES: Instagram | Spotify  | Website  | Facebook  | YouTube FOLLOW HALIENE: Instagram   | Spotify  | Website  | Facebook  | YouTube

If you’re a fan of electronic dance music that feels upbeat but contains a dark vibe then KSHMR’s new song featuring Tiina is exactly what you need to add to your playlist. KSHMR and Tiina collaborated again and released a new song called “Happy.” The duo put their all into this single and it shows. The song has club like beat makes you want to get on a dance floor while lyrically the song is about heartbreak . Tiina’s vocals are beautifully polished and compliment the track in such a vibrant way. The harmony stacks on some parts of this song are melodious and scratch just the right part of your brain. While the song feels dark, there is a strong sense of empowerment in overcoming heartbreak. This song has vulnerable lyrics about feeling broken by someone and the confusion of healing from the aftermath. In the beginning Tiina sings “You take my heart for weakness, you cut me up and bleed me dry” expressing how deep the scar this person left is. “But don’t you know, big girls don’t cry” is where you feel the tables turn when it comes to feeling pain and moving on. The chordal progressions and melodic synths blend seamlessly with the story being told. The use of Phrygian mode is what gives the mystic yet dark feeling. My favorite line is “There’s beauty in the pain, I can see it now, even if I’m living a lie.” I think that really encapsulates how disorienting healing can be. Niles Hollowell-Dhar, known as KSHMR, is a musician, songwriter, producer, singer and DJ. He is multitalented and has performed at some of the biggest festivals like Coachella, Tomorrowland, EDC, Ultra and Sunburn. He creates music in a variety of genres under the electronic dance music category. Tiina is also an incredibly talented singer-songwriter with an astounding voice. These two have worked together before, and will hopefully continue to do so. KSHMR’s talents present themselves in every track he makes. Be sure to check out all of his social medias down below to keep up with all of his releases. Written By Emylee Herring FOLLOW KSHMR: Instagram | Spotify | TikTok | Facebook | YouTube | Website