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Home should be a place of comfort and relaxation. A place where you can feel at peace and supported, where nothing bad can reach you. However, once an experience or event has tainted the pure image of home and harmony, it is hard to get back to what you used to love so much. This month, Rachel Newnham released a single titled “Home Is Where The Heart Is (Broken)” about this feeling. Newnham feels this way about her hometown, Southport, England, as it is the place where the 2024 stabbings occurred at a Taylor Swift themed dance class, where three young girls lost their lives and many others were left injured. Newnham wrote this track about those three girls, and about how home no longer feels safe, just a memory of the tragedies. All proceeds collected by “Home Is Where The Heart Is (Broken)” will be sent to the foundations created by the girls’ families, as a way to honor them. The story of this song starts with Newnham on the train ride home, dreading reaching the city she grew up in. Throughout the chorus and the verses, she shifts the focus onto the three young girls who lost their lives, Elsie, Bebe, and Alice. She sings about what their lives could have been, and how the city and their families are now forever changed. She sings lines like “You could’ve been 19 / Dancing in the street lights / 21, moving to the city alone”, and talks about how they could have grown up to find love and friendships, and passion, and yet all of this was taken away from them. Rachel Newnham is a rising singer-songwriter from Southport, England, now based in London. She was raised in a musical family, finding love for this art at a young age. Her debut single was released in 2023, and since then has released multiple throughout her career. When asked why she began to make music, Newnham shared “With everything that’s gone on in the world in the past few years, I think it’s definitely taught me that life can be so short and we don’t know what’s round the corner, so why do something I don’t enjoy!” As clearly seen with this song, music is a way to share your thoughts and emotions, and can help people come together in times of need. Make sure to follow the social medias below to stay tuned for more music from Rachel Newnham. Written By Tessa Maddaloni FOLLOW RACHEL NEWNHAM: Instagram | Spotify  | TikTok  | Facebook  | YouTube

Often a long and arduous process, healing after heartbreak is a whole kind of grief that none of us are ever prepared for. It certainly takes a while, but eventually it is possible to find peace and move on from a relationship that broke your heart. Capturing the essence of emotional turmoil caused by lost love, Jordan Rawson assures us that there is light at the end of the tunnel with his latest single, "Ashes and Dust." The addictive indie-pop track shows the artist picking up the pieces while letting his frustrations out over the aftermath of a long-term relationship, moving on in style with this '80s-inspired rollercoaster single. Despite the poignant, serious honesty in the lyrics, Jordan Rawson switches from lamenting to venting in "Ashes and Dust" as he lets his pent-up emotions loose in this powerhouse single. The track infuses hope into the anger of a relationship gone wrong, featuring an explosive soundscape with pulse-pounding beats, rich instrumentals, and infectious, fiery melodies. Flaunting his vocal prowess, Rawson gives his all while delivering an anthem that shows there is still life at the end of overwhelming heartache. A truly unforgettable performance, "Ashes and Dust" is perfect for fans of iconic acts like Tom Grennan , Spencer Sutherland , and Matchbox Twenty's Rob Thomas. Hailing from Glasgow, Scotland, Jordan Rawson is bursting onto the music scene with an iconic raw, soulful sound he has spent years crafting. The up-and-coming pop star started creating music at a young age, learning to play guitar at 8 years old and working towards masterfully commanding his voice as a teen. A budding career fueled by his passion and grit, Rawson has been busy building a loyal fanbase and impressive catalog since his recent debut in 2024. He finds himself influenced by legends like Dermot Kennedy and Ed Sheeran , leading to some of the infectious works he has previously released. An artist deserving to be on any indie-pop enthusiasts' radar, some of Rawson's most popular tracks include "Bleed The Same," "Fear of Flying," "Star Crossed Lovers," and "Best of Us." Written By Cheyenne Johnson FOLLOW JORDAN RAWSON: Instagram | Spotify  | TikTok  | Facebook  | YouTube

“Chrome Heart” by singer-songwriter Cargo G is an experimental pop breakthrough. The track is a ballad of heartbreak and loss that combines sounds of neo-soul, electronic, and alternative pop. What is particularly interesting about Cargo G’s latest single, though, is how it rejects the traditional song structures and genre functions. “Chrome Heart” is split into two distinct halves. The first half is a more straightforward, acoustic piano ballad, while the latter half soars into innovative electronic pop fusion. The track is a sonic rollercoaster with a strong emotional core. “Chrome Heart” is yet another demonstration of how Cargo G is a boundary-pushing artist. The song is captivating, catchy, and totally unforgettable. Cargo G and producer John Allen Stephens fuse their styles perfectly on “Chrome Heart.” The space-y, atmospheric instrumental paired with Cargo’s soulful singing makes the emotional core of the track shine. “Chrome Heart” is unique in its denseness. There are moments that are almost acapella and moments where the production is louder than Cargo. Its vastness casts a wide net for audiences. Fans of artists from Billie Eilish to Amy Winehouse could find equal amounts of things to love in “Chrome Heart.” Cargo G’s latest song is truly transcendent. Cargo G is a Texas-born singer-songwriter. The artist strives for soulfulness and authentic, raw lyricism in her work. She only started officially releasing music this year and already has cultivated a strong discography. This past July, she released her debut EP “Pressure.” The three-track project included the songs “Holy,” “Pressure,” and “Hippies,” and was in part produced by John Allen Stephens. Cargo G’s career is just getting started, with plans for more releases and live performances coming up. You can listen to “Chrome Heart,” along with the rest of Cargo’s music, on streaming platforms now. Written By Lauren Nolan FOLLOW CARGO G: Instagram   | Spotify  | TikTok  | Soundcloud  | YouTube   *Sponsored Post - Discovered on Musosoup. A contribution was made to help create this article. #SustainableCurator

"Waste a life" is a warm, contemplative song from philine's second EP, the truth of living in reality . A continuation of her first EP, the side effects of living in a fantasy , this second release is grounded in coming to terms with how she wants to live. Philine wrote her first EP about living in her head and focusing on her relationship to her anxieties. "Waste a life," the opening song on her second project, marks a clear turning point. In the song, philine details the goodness she sacrifices when letting anxiety and overthinking dictate her life. Detailing her childhood role as the eldest and m ost cautious, the singer finds clarity, "it's like my mother said, if you think it's gonna happen, then it's what you get. And I guess up until now I haven't lived by that." Drawing listeners in with melodious guitar and piano, the percussion comes in a beat before philine's earnest vocals. Making use of instrumental pauses and fades allows philine's sound to take up the most space in the song. The rhythmic drums mirror the tempo of the song, creating concise harmonies. Philine weaves between her lower and upper vocal registers to enhance the sound dynamics, including emotive breathwork and melismas. The use of vocal stacking is rather minimal throughout the piece, emphasizing where philine's voice is and the emotions behind it. "Waste a life" engages with a degree of directness in lyricism and soundscape that easily achieves resonance with audiences. Dutch singer-songwriter Philine has been writing and performing songs since her childhood. The narrative shift from the musician's first EP to her second release marks the change "from escapism and self-imposed illusions to confronting raw, unfiltered reality." Philine's music has amassed over 133,000 monthly listeners on Spotify through its resonant themes and sing-along quality. Beginning in early November, Philine is embarking on her headlining tour for the truth of living in reality . P hiline has spoken about her writing process that when she is creating stories for her music, "I’ll always have stories to tell. But the thing with a story is, it’s not reality, it’s a story. And it keeps you from living in the actual reality." And that is just what she sings about on her second EP. Written By Azalea Withrow FOLLOW PHILINE: Instagram | Spotify  | TikTok  | Facebook  | YouTube

Dani Marchio's upbeat, romantic single "Safe Place" will lift you up with its blissful portrayal of love. The song begins with the speaker expressing the way looking at their partner leads to craving closeness. The speaker likens their partner to the sunrise and the northern lights, setting a rosy scene by peppering images of beautiful natural phenomena throughout the lyrics. The chorus emphasizes the want to be the support system and comfort for your partner, saying "you don't need to travel anywhere to know that you're home." Expressing the way time moves on, combined with a continuous desire to be together, "Safe Place" explores the beauty and warmth of a strong relationship. Upbeat acoustic guitar opens this upbeat love song, setting a romantically invigorating atmosphere for the track. Airy, soft vocals work expressively through the verse, picking up an intimate breathiness. High, gentle layers of singing and dreamlike vocalizing through the chorus are exciting and reassuring at the same time. Through the second verse, percussion and bass fold into the instrumentals in a way that takes on the energizing lovestruck spirit of the lyrics. A sense of closeness comes through the way Dani melismatically stretches the word "you", infusing the lyric with deliberate warmth. Dani Marchio is a South Africa-born, Australia-raised musician whose songs blend emotional, personal lyricism with punchy, catchy pop tunes. Her music has been featured on the Spotify editorial playlist "Fresh Finds Pop", and she has performed alongside artists like Squid the Kid and Appletinis at venues like The Chippo Hotel and Trocadero Hotel . Fans of Sabrina Carpenter and Conan Gray can resonate with Dani's catchy, immersive, and emotive pop style. Supported by organizations l ike Vanda & Young Global Song Comp and Saints Care - Youth Rezolutions , here entrancing singles and dynamic stage presence are making waves in the Australian pop scene. Che ck out the links below to keep up to date with her music. Written By Hanna Kowal FOLLOW Dani: Instagram | Spotify  | TikTok

Have you ever met someone that sends shockwaves throughout your body, and you feel like no matter how much time you spend with them, you still can't ever get enough? They always have the right words to say to keep you wanting more, and they know exactly what they're doing; but in a love crazy way, you don't mind at all, and you know how to do it to them right back. "Entice Me Baby", Nicole Huff's debut original single, is a lustful battle of intoxicating each other into needing more and more. "Entice Me Baby" has a sexy, sensual groove with a super nostalgic production style. Inspired by the likes of Demi Lovato and Britney Spears , Nicole Huff wrote this song with Jonah Cappa in less than an hour and was looking to give listeners something they could dance to with captivating vocals and a sentimental, confident, empowering atmosphere. Produced by Roy Hamilton III , the instrumentation consists of acoustic rhythm guitar, muted electric guitar, synths and a beat that is undeniably catchy to tie everything together. Nicole Huff is a Toronto, Canada based singer, songwriter, dancer and actress. A natural born entertainer, Nicole is classically trained and has been in the entertainment industry ever since she was six years old. She's done everything from dance competitions, to competitive sports, to beauty pageants, to modeling, to playing instruments, to theater... just about anything. Although she's now finally jumping into a well-deserved music career, Nicole is most known for her award-winning acting and her role in the Netflix feature film, LUCKIEST GIRL ALIVE alongside Mila Kunis . Nicole's music has been a long time coming, and she's heavily inspired by early 2000's Pop / RnB artists like Britney Spears , Demi Lovato , Jennifer Lopez , Mariah Carey , and Ariana Grande . "Entice Me Baby" is her leading original single off of her debut EP, "Who We Are", which is out on all streaming platforms now! Written By Kaitlyn Nicole FOLLOW NICOLE: Instagram   | Spotify  | TikTok  | Facebook  | YouTube  | Website | X *Sponsored Post - Discovered on Musosoup. A contribution was made to help create this article. #SustainableCurator

Do you have that one date? Not like a first date, but a day of the year that you will never forget. That stays with you, in the best and worst ways. It breaks you, yet when you look at it, you’re healing along the way. Mila Vandelle’s debut single, “July Eleven”, tells the story about July 11th, her breakup. It speaks on letting go from that love that you can’t seem to leave, but for your own good you do. I’m going to be honest: I have never cried during a first time listen of a song review, and this one had me in tears. Mila’s goal with her songs is to connect to the listener by her raw-storytelling and emotional lyricism. This reached me in so many different ways that I cannot explain. If you need that one song to understand you and what you’re going through, this is definitely the one. This song was produced and renowned by New Zealand producers Luan Meaker and EDYONTHEBEAT, and they both did an incredible job. Starting with soft plucks of the guitar, they create a soothing atmospheric background, with the reverb setting the scene of this emotional story. The reverb also has a long decay, making it call-back as if looking back on the past. A perfect addition to this is the classic, old rhode piano chords, giving a more heartfelt vibe overall. The drums introduced in the chorus help the pacing as well, with them being chained and strategically spaced out. They also reflect off of each other perfectly. The vocals in this are very Billie Eilish coded too, with a similar vibrato but stronger support. Her grace notes and riffs are very melodic as well, with perfect articulation. The vocal harmonies also tuck perfectly into the instrumental, wrapping this song in a blanket for more comfort. Utilizing the piano’s higher octave throughout the finale of the song was a perfect element to add emphasize on the callbacks and lyrics, ending this song in a beautiful and heartfelt journey. Mila Vandelle is a singer/songwriter based out of Auckland, New Zealand. Making her way to the stage, Mila’s goal is to be on a global stage with a growing international fan base. Her work can best be described as healing, emotionally raw, and touching. This is only the beginning of her journey, and Mila is only going to grow bigger. Her inspirations drive off of many artists such as Billie Eilish, Olivia Dean, and Holly Humberstone. Her music resonates within, and creates a feeling of connection between the listener and the artist. If you loved this song and are looking to keep up on Mila, follow her using the links below! Written By Nevaeh Scott FOLLOW MILA VANDELLE: Instagram | Spotify  | TikTok  | YouTube

“I Should Run” by Holly H tells a devastatingly familiar story for many listeners. Some relationships operate on a “push and pull” schedule. Someone will be so sweet to you, then take it all away. Right when you’re at your lowest, ready to leave the relationship, they return to lift you back up like they weren’t the one who put you down. The good parts are addictive, and that makes it incredibly hard to leave. Holly H tells this story through beautifully moving lyrics such as “You slowly, choke me / Then fill my lungs back up” to illustrate the push and pull dynamic and “I try but you stand in my way” to demonstrate the difficulty in trying to leave. Holly H’s lyrics are stunningly beautiful and emotionally vulnerable, and she captures audiences with her musical prowess and storytelling abilities. This track begins with synth hits and a percussion track that enters with the vocals. As we move into the pre-chorus, the percussion picks up into an addictive groove as the vocals start low and grow in power to push momentum towards the chorus. The chorus has a thinner instrumentation until a beat drop that makes listeners want to dance. The second verse carries the groove from the pre-chorus before mellowing back down for the second pre-chorus. The instrumentation has a cyclical nature, often repeating familiar components back to audiences after the introduction of something new. The message of the song is strengthened as a result, sonically recreating the experience of running away just to end up back where you started. Holly H is a United Kingdom-based artist that has garnered incredible success within her career. Her music debut, “Tokyo”, was released in 2025 and has earned a spot on Spotify’s “New Pop UK” editorial playlist and was featured on BBC Introducing. Holly H has one of the largest social media followings in the UK. This has led to her receiving a number of brand sponsorships as well as national TV appearances such as MTV’s “Cribs”. She began working with Joe Kearns, Glen Roberts, and Nina Nesbitt to hone her musical skills and industry knowledge. She is expanding her circle to include more musicians who share her creative vision. With her powerful vocal delivery and emotionally raw lyrics, Holly H will, without a doubt, establish a strong musical legacy within her career.  Written By Victoria Fitzgerald FOLLOW HOLLY H: Instagram   | Spotify  | TikTok  | YouTube   *Sponsored Post - Discovered on Musosoup. A contribution was made to help create this article. #SustainableCurator

Man's Best Friend is the newest album from icon and superstar Sabrina Carpenter , filled with songs about the hardships of love, with production styles inspired by music from pop and country stars throughout the 20th century alike. T R A C K L I S T Manchild Tears My Man on Willpower Sugar Talking We Almost Broke Up Again Nobody's Son Never Getting Laid When Did You Get Hot? Go Go Juice Don't Worry I'll Make You Worry House Tour Goodbye Many people may say that Sabrina Carpenter is a new artist, according to her breakout single "Espresso" in 2024, which was a global hit. However, she has found an interest in music all of her life, and has been performing from a young age, whether it be for music or acting. She began as a Disney star, while simultaneously releasing her debut album Eyes Wide Open . Her hit song "Thumbs" came off of her sophomore album EVOLution . Following this were her next albums Singular Act I and II . By 2022, she had moved from Hollywood Records to Island Records, where she released emails i can't send , which spawned the hits "Nonsense" and "Feather". With Short n' Sweet , she took the world by storm with songs like "Taste" and "Please Please Please", as well as her iconic tour of the same name. In 2025, she's back at it again with Man's Best Friend . Manchild The album starts off with its sole single, a combination of 80s disco synths and early 2000s country pop. Released before the album was announced, this sent Carpenters (the name of Sabrina’s fans) and also everyone else in the world into a frenzy, as they knew another Sabrina album was on the rise, just a year after the release of Short n’ Sweet . With her amazing vocal talent, Carpenter sings about having to put up with immature men over and over again, and she is unsure why she keeps attracting them like moths to a flame. Reoccurring throughout the album are lyric styles that reference how she believes lots of men are dumb. It first appears in the first track, with the lines “Why so sexy // If so dumb? // And how survive the Earth so long?”. Tears Based on the title alone, and even the instrumental introduction of the second track, you would think this was a sad song. However, it’s anything but, with Carpenter incorporating a clever plot twist into Man’s Best Friend . Listening to the song, you quickly realize the tears she’s singing about aren’t from sadness, and “Tears” opposes the overall message from “Manchild”, as who she’s singing about is someone who isn’t incompetent and knows how to treat her right. So many different things about this track are iconic, from the 80’s-inspired production and the “dance break”, to the music video costarring Colman Domingo and the ending secretly changing, to Carpenter’s performance of the song at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards where she danced in the pouring rain while referencing Britney Spears . My Man on Willpower The first but not last track on the album where you can depict the ABBA influences is “My Man on Willpower”. Carpenter calls out a man who acts one way but then suddenly changes overnight into an unloving and distant partner. Carpenter is overwhelmingly puzzled by this and doesn’t know why he is now acting differently. Her significant other went from the perfect guy to a completely different person in what felt like a matter of moments. Carpenter doesn’t want to feed into a complicated relationship but also wants the closure she deserves because of how confusing this individual is and was to her and their relationship. Sugar Talking The phrase “all talk and no action” plays heavily into the overall message and themes of the fourth track of Man’s Best Friend . Carpenter approaches another rocky relationship and complicated significant other through amazing vocals, her impeccable singing abilities not coming as a surprise at all. She describes a relationship she is in where her partner doesn’t own up to what he says. He expresses his love for her verbally, but doesn’t put in the effort to keep the relationship alive. Carpenter encourages him to start doing so and warns him that they will break up if he doesn’t become the model boyfriend he claims to be. We Almost Broke Up Again Acoustic production transforms into a chorus harboring an infectious melody that sounds straight out of a romantic Disney movie, though the lyrics prove otherwise, as Carpenter explains how the on-and-off relationship she is in is everything but. She is conflicted on whether or not the relationship should end, as things start to go bad when they suddenly start going good again, only for them to turn bad once more. The relationship feels more like a vicious cycle than a healthy romantic partnership. Nobody’s Son Carpenter expresses her loneliness in the dating world as she is consistently let down by men and is left by them. She doesn’t enjoy seeing other people in happy relationships as she cannot relate to this. She is emotionally exhausted from being in toxic relationships and just wants to find someone who will treat her right and be a good person; the kind of person she desired in “Tears”. The production drastically differs from the melancholy lyrics, as upbeat guitars and synths lead the instrumentation like they’re the heads of a marching band. A mix of summery production and themes of the pain of love are what make this song pop perfection. Never Getting Laid “Never Getting Laid” features jazzy, easy listening melodies, incorporated with RnB influences, and the main outstanding instrument being a funky organ alongside complimenting sound effects. Even with these new production and instrumentation styles on the album, it still manages to capture Carpenter's signature sound. She elegantly sings about trying to move on from a relationship in which she was cheated on, but her resentment for her unfaithful partner leaks through. The fact that he lied to her about loving her while not being loyal makes Carpenter hope that he gets the karma he deserves for destroying their relationship. When Did You Get Hot? Romantic feelings work in mysterious ways. One day, you could be not interested in a certain person at all, and then suddenly, without warning, you can’t help but fall head over heels for them. Amongst a fun, 90’s-inspired, and somewhat Bond films-inspired production, Carpenter describes what this exact experience feels like to a T. After having bad luck with relationships, she has decided to give them another try, this time with someone who once didn’t strike her fancy, but now is all she can think about. Go Go Juice Carpenter sings about a common coping mechanism amongst people who have been repeatedly disappointed in regard to romantic relationships adjacent to a fun, upbeat, country-pop production. Carpenter says that when she drinks, she cannot help but want to call her exes. In between the moments of fast-paced instrumentation are the strums of a guitar and a simple drum beat of a slower tempo. This could be a metaphor to the highs and lows of the hardships Carpenter faces when it comes to romance. Don’t Worry I’ll Make You Worry Carpenter feels she has to serve up just deserts for someone that she is in a conflicted relationship with in the tenth track of Man’s Best Friend . Tired of being used and disappointed by men, she flips the script and makes her partner feel what she has been put through many times. She doesn’t want to have to think about whether or not she should end a relationship anymore, now giving that responsibility to someone else. The production of “Don’t Worry I’ll Make You Worry” is slow paced and sounds like if ocean waves gently crashing onto a beach were turned into a song. House Tour If you’ve been on TikTok and have seen edits of the movie Barbie  reappear again, chances are they have been set to this bubbly and upbeat disco song. What some Carpenters refer to as the “Juno” (another merry song from Short n’ Sweet ) of Man’s Best Friend  is a lively pop song filled with invigorating synths that could make anyone want to get up and dance right away. Fun phrases and “metaphors” are used throughout these creative and distinctly entertaining lyrics that reinvent the cheerfulness pop music has always possessed. Carpenter sings about a first date gone well in what feels like a party in your headphones. Goodbye The last track and a farewell to the album could be predicted to be sad, but it’s actually very uplifting, thanks to not only the confident lyrics but the ABBA-inspired production. Unique elements are used to take this inspiration and turn into a Carpenter original at almost every point in the song. In the lyrics, Carpenter ensures that she has no interest in taking her exes back, and that once they leave her, she wants nothing to do with them. She doesn’t want to waste her time on people that won’t put the effort into upholding a relationship or treat her right. This song is motivational to anyone stuck in a loveless relationship. When Sabrina Carpenter said, "I'm working late, 'cause I'm a singer", she wasn't lying. To make not just an album, but an album this perfect while touring and being able to release it a year after your last is an impressive feat not many artists are capable of doing anymore. The amount of creativity and effort she puts into every aspect of her music is astounding. She has truly reached superstar status and I'm so happy for her. I remember when I was younger listening to her first album and immediately knew she was always going to be one of my favorite musicians, and that opinion of mine has never changed. Written By Ashley Adams FOLLOW SABRINA CARPENTER: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Spotify | TikTok | YouTube *copyright not intended. Fair use act, section 107.

Disco Dystopia by Meg Smith Cover Art. Photography by Danica. Image via On Record. Meg Smith is a self-made artist, born to be the world’s next superstar. I had the honor and privilege of sitting down with the singer to discuss her career - past, present, and future. Our conversation occurred just on the heels of her latest release, “God Damn Baby,” and the announcement of her upcoming album, Disco Dystopia , out November 7th. Read this insightful interview with Meg Smith to learn more about the new project, her upcoming tour, and more. 1. You just announced your new album, Disco Dystopia . That title evokes such a unique atmosphere in my mind. What is the inspiration behind the name? Meg: “It started with one of the songs on the album. It was one of the first songs I wrote for it. I think when I was going into this process, I didn't really know how to balance wanting to write fun pop music and then feeling really weird about the state of the world. I'm a very political person, and I'm feeling very upset about a lot of things. To me, my job is to write fun pop music. So, I'm like, ‘how do I balance those things in a way that feels like authentic and fun and not too heavy, but also not too joking.’” “So, I think I had written it in my notes app - something about a dystopian disco, and how it represented how I feel about the current moment. I'm trying to emphasize community and being around the people I care about. I am trying to create a community around music, because that's what gets us through tough times, especially right now.” Meg went on to share what that community looks like in her space. “When I went on the Zolita tour last year, I really felt embraced by the queer community. These shows and some of these cities created a rare place for queer people to be fully themselves. Not any judgment at all. It was a room of queer people and people who support queer people. I even had someone after the shows come up to me and be like, ‘This is the first queer event I've ever been to, and I just came out.’ And it's a really special thing - it's community that will save us from all the horrible things in the world. It could feel really daunting, but creating community, being with the people you care about, organizing, protesting, all of that stuff, that's what's gonna get us through.” “So, with Disco Dystopia, one part of me is like trying to organize and donate and protest - even bringing my parents to protests. Then, at the same time, at night, I'm like, “all I want to do is go dancing with my friends.' Because you need those moments of joy to get you through all of the frustration that we're feeling.” Meg continued by sharing the story of her first writing session with her friend Taylor and songwriter Lauv. “So, I went into the session with my friends Taylor and Lauv. It was my first time working with [Lauv], so I was kind of nervous. But I was talking about how on the night of the election, my band and I were at this queer punk bar in Orlando, and I had CNN on my phone, watching the election results come in. We didn't really know what to do with ourselves, so we just started taking shots and playing drinking games. It was this weird balance of being like, ‘Oh my God, everything feels so bleak,’ and ‘All we can do in this current moment is get drunk together and laugh, you know?’ So when I was looking back on all the songs, I was like, ‘This really represents it.’ There are songs like ‘Girls Just Wanna Be Famous’ and ‘Dive Bar Opera' that are so silly and fun. And then a lot of the other songs have this like undercurrent of stress with them. “I wrote ‘Girls Just Wanna Be Famous' and 'Dive Bar Opera' first, and almost immediately after that, wrote 'Disco Dystopia.’ And I was like, ‘Okay, cool. This feels like a way that I can write the fun pop songs that I love making while not ignoring the world.” Meg explained that the songs are not political in nature, as that is not her strong suit when it comes to writing. But her continuing to make fun music is a political statement in itself because she is not letting the corruption and terror take away her joy. Because that is what they want, and she won’t let them win. 2. In the true Meg Smith fashion, this album is guaranteed to have unforgettable bangers with cheeky lines. What song was your favorite to write and record, and why? Meg: “‘Girls Just Wanna Be Famous’ was really, really fun. The verses are about my mom, so it was really cool to write about her. And honestly, it was really fun not to write about myself. I think sometimes, as a writer, as someone who creates work about yourself and your life, you can become exhausted with yourself. At a certain point, I'm like, ‘Oh, my God, I just need to not think about myself for like five minutes. So that was really fun to write.” “Also, ‘God Damn Baby’ was so fun. So easy. And just that one in particular, it's just true pop music to me. It was so fun to be like, ‘ let's just make the catchiest song we can.” 3. Speaking of “God Damn Baby,” it is your latest single. Can you tell me a little about the background of the song and how it fits on the album? Meg: “Totally! It's weirdly like a sister song to ‘Joni,’ which I've been singing for a long time on tour, and I love that song so much. I was thinking about friendship breakups, as I do so often. I'd written it in my notes app, where I was thinking about how I felt when I was basically ghosted by a friend of mine who I had for years. It leaves you with a lot of questions and being very confused. And also wanting closure, or that I wanted her to know how she made me feel. And when someone just disappears out of your life, there's no opportunity to do that. You can't knock on their door and be like, ‘This is how you made me feel.’ So, yeah, I was thinking about that and I was like, ‘How do you come to terms with someone who just sort of left?’ And one of the things I found solace in was that I could walk away knowing that I didn't intentionally hurt anyone. I am a person, and I make mistakes, and I've definitely hurt people by making mistakes. But I've never ghosted someone like that. I've never tried to hurt someone like that. And at the end of the night, I can sleep well, knowing that, while I am an imperfect person, I've never abandoned someone like that. And that brings me peace, you know, knowing that.” “You have to live with your actions, you know what I mean? So while we're all going to make mistakes, I can live with my actions, and I can sleep well at night, knowing that I did what I could. I know that she has to fall asleep at night, knowing that she left. So there's some power in that. It doesn't feel like revenge. It feels more like, ‘All right, I'm good with how I acted.’ And you can find a sort of sense of power in that.” To listen to “God Damn Baby,” click here . 4. What makes this project different from your previous work? Meg: “It gets a little darker at times, for sure. I wouldn't call it a darker project by any means, but I did have fun playing with sort of darker, boomier, and bassier sounds. For example, we referenced a lot of Daft Punk in some of the songs, which was really fun for me. And I think, every project I release, I just become more unapologetic in how I write, and more comfortable writing lyrics that feel kind of embarrassing. Just sort of being like, ‘This is how I feel! Whoops!’ and not feeling ashamed of any feelings that I have. I mean, something silly, like ‘Girls Just Wanna Be Famous.’ It feels cheeky, but yeah, girls just want to be famous! I don't know what to tell you?!” “Or ‘Disco Dystopia.’ The verses of that song are about being at this bar and not really knowing what to do with yourself. [The album] just feels very authentic. I feel like with each project, I've become a little bit more comfortable in my own skin, and I think part of that is growing up and getting older. It's fun to express that in music. I told Meg that it has been wonderful to watch her evolve over the years as Pop Passion Blog has worked with her since 2022. Meg: “I’m glad it comes across because I definitely feel like each show I do or each tour I do, each song I release, I become a little bit more comfortable in my own skin. And I'm a little bit less like I'm trying to be something, and I just am.” 5. “Girls Just Wanna Be Famous” is one of my favorite songs by you. Could you share the story behind it and what the songwriting process was like? Meg: "It's inspired by my mom! I'd written that title in my phone, and I came into the session knowing I wanted to write a song called ‘Girls Just Wanna Be Famous’ because it just felt like so fun. And also, for a while now, I've wanted to write a song about my mom in a way that wasn't weird and cheesy. I was like, ‘How do I write about people without it being a really emotional ballad or something?’ She grew up in a small town in San Bernardino called Colton, California. She just knew from a young age she wanted to get out of there. Especially if you're living in a teeny town that's so close to L.A. You're like, ‘oh, my God, get me out of here, get me to L.A.’ There was a dance school, so she became just an incredible dancer, and that was her ticket out of Colton. In her senior year of high school, she went out on the road and was dancing with Disney on Parade, a traveling Disney dance show. Dance was her passion, and it was a way that she was able to find freedom from her life." "And I think on the flip side, she had two sisters who both stayed [in San Bernardino] and married men who were in the military and had a very traditional life. I think, I don't really want to speak for them completely, but I think in some ways, [the lifestyle] didn't make them happy. And so she felt this sort of liberation by chasing her dreams. My mom didn't get married until she was, I think, at least 40. So, she had a very unconventional life, and she never became some big star or anything. But she was able to make a career as an artist. And because of that, she was and is very, very supportive of me and my sister and our artistic pursuits, which isn't always common. So I feel very lucky to have that." Meg continued to explain how her mother’s story turned into a pop anthem. “So I was thinking about her and her journey and how hard she worked to get to be able to have a career as a dancer. And the kind of parallels between her and my story. I think so many young women find an artistic passion and become obsessed with it, and that’s it – ‘Girls Just Wanna Be Famous’. I mean, it's such a silly, funny song, but then on the flip side of it, it’s women's empowerment.” “Girls Just Wanna Be Famous” is not only a fun pop song, but also about female empowerment. “I think fame has been one of the few ways that women throughout history have been able to obtain a sense of power. So I find it all really interesting, because it's both powerful to be a famous woman, but it can also be very fucked up at the same time. I think women just want to be seen and want to be heard… to be taken seriously — and fame can offer a lot of that. So I think that's why so many women try to take that. And then also [the song is] just like a fun, silly song that I want to dance to." 6. You brought in two new artists for the remix. Why did you pick MARIS & Molly Grace? Meg: “Oh, my God. I just knew. I just knew. Right after we finished the song, I knew I wanted Molly and MARIS on it. I remember talking to my A&R and being like, ‘If we can do a remix, I want them.’ And she said, ‘Maybe, let's see how it goes.’ And then months and months and months later, I was just like, ‘Fuck it, I'm going to DM them.’ And both of them were super down, which I was not expecting. I thought it would take me some time to find someone who was down to be a part of this. But they were so down, and they were so cool. Within 48 hours, they'd both written verses and sent me vocals. Molly was on tour at the time, so she was writing her verse in the tour van. It was the epitome of ‘Girls Just Wanna Be Famous.’ They were like, ‘You need a verse? Done.’ And it was immediate. A week and a half later, I flew to LA and we shot the visualizer together, and it came together very quickly. It was so cool working with them. They're both such nice people and also such hard workers - so creative. It was just awesome. It was so cool. And that was my first time meeting Molly, as well. So now we've hung out a little bit more, and I'm so pumped to go on tour with her. She's just genuinely the nicest person and such an incredible singer as well, so I'm really excited.” 7. Speaking of the tour with Molly Grace this fall. How excited are you? Meg: “So pumped! I’m in pop star boot camp, as we all know. I'm doing so much prep for it, which has been really fun. I only quit my nannying job a few months ago, so this is the first time I've been able to totally devote myself to it. And I definitely have gotten a little overboard with, like, learning the saxophone… That's like a thing I may be doing…” Yes, Meg Smith is learning the saxophone for one bit on tour, and it’s not going as well as she planned. Jump to question 11 for more details. “It's like this phase of tour prep for me has been a lot about letting myself be bad at things, because it's the only way I’ll get better. In the first few dance classes I took, I felt so bad. I was like, ‘Oh, my God, I don't know how to dance. It was really, really tough. And then learning the saxophone. I play guitar, and that's completely different. They don't inform each other at all. The saxophone is a completely different world. I had never even held a saxophone before four weeks ago. But I've just been like, ‘Fuck it.’ I don’t know, just the idea of, like, being able to get on stage and rip a sax solo and start dancing. That is crazy, and I just really want to do that, you know? So, yeah! The tour prep has been stressful, but also really fun. I can't wait to be on the road with [Molly]. I am really pumped about these shows. Just seeing people comment which shows they are going to and stuff. It's such a different experience when you get to actually talk to the people who are listening to your music versus just seeing a number. It's so rewarding.” So, are there any fun surprises or anything you can share about the setlist? “Molly and I might be doing ‘Girls Just Wanna Be Famous’ together. Rumor has it... which I'm really pumped about. I have a lot of fun putting together this setlist. I mean, the saxophone is gonna be crazy if I can pull it off. It's gonna be nuts.. And then I've been working with a movement coach, so there are lots of fun movements. The main goal is just to have people dance. That's what I'm here to do. So I think, I think we'll do a good job.” 8. You recently signed with an indie label, Artist House. What was this process like? Meg: “It was good! It was funny, honestly. All of my 2024 was a lot of meetings with labels and getting rejected. So it was a really tough year of not trusting the music industry. I’m sure you've heard from a lot of the artists you talk to; it's a very confusing experience. It's a lot like dating. You're going into these meetings, and people really build you up. They tell you how much they love you, and they say they want to sign you. And then you never hear from them again. It's crazy.” “I had one label-head after a meeting hugged me and said, ‘Meg, I love you, I can't wait to work with you.’ And then four days later, they said, ‘Your music isn't right.’ And I was like, ‘awesome.’ It's really weird. I understand that it's a business and they’re trying to make money, like, I get that. But you feel really, like you’re not taken seriously, you know?” Meg Smith worked hard and networked efficiently, and it paid off. “So it was such an incredible change of pace when I started talking to Artist House and Anna, who's my A&R. [She’s] honestly one of the few people in the industry who has always kept her word with me. When I met her, she was working at a publishing company. One day, she called me on the phone and she said, ‘Hey, I just want to let you know why we haven't been able to sign you to this publishing company. It's because I quit. And I wanted to let you know that I wasn't ghosting you.’ I was like, ‘No one's ever done that.’ I was just so used to getting ghosted by people in the industry. So I just felt it was really cool of her. And on that phone call, which was about over a year ago, she said, ‘I still really want to find a way to work with you.’ And some months later, she started working at Artist House. She super kept her word. I was talking to them, and they're different in that it's a label headed by songwriters and is very songwriter-forward, which is not typical. So, they're genuinely invested in how good the songs are first. Obviously, the marketing is important, but it's the songs first, marketing second, versus most labels having it the other way around. And so, it's been really cool.” “It's nice to have a team of people around you who really take your ideas seriously and are down for all my silly ideas and music videos, and stuff. It's been really rewarding and, yeah, it's been great.” “I get it. The industry is struggling. They need to make money, and I get that. But it's so weird. No one’s investing in artists anymore. And so the artists who are able to have careers are the ones who can put their own money into it. So there's so much great art that we're not seeing and hearing because the artists can't pay thousands of dollars to promote it, and it's just not fair. So I've been really lucky with that. I think that's what it is. I just feel very lucky that I’ve found people who genuinely invest in music. It's so rare now.” 9. Who are your biggest influences in music and why? Meg: “Oh, my God, right now? My favorite band is called Electric Light Orchestra, so they have been a big influence on me. What else? I mean, obviously, I went to Primavera in Barcelona, and I saw Sabrina [Carpenter], Chappell [Roan], and Charli [XCX], and I was like, ‘Holy shit.’ They are literally the three Powerpuff Girls. It was so inspiring and so cool.” “But I'm also friends with so many cool artists that really inspired me. My best friend, Carlos in New York, makes trip hop ambient music that's mixed with Lana Del Rey. It's so different from my music. But I love it and it's so inspiring because they're so willing to take risks in their music, which I love.” “Oh, my God, my friend Bentley in New York as well. Speaking of great pop music, he just makes fucking sick pop songs, and it is so fun to watch on stage. I literally went to a show in New York a few weeks ago , and after the show, I immediately texted him, ‘What is your vocal setup? Because your vocals sounded incredible. Who are you taking singing lessons from? You just sound so good. He's incredible.” “Obviously, Molly and MARIS. I think they're so crazy good. There are a lot of really cool artists right now. Yeah. It's, like, a good time for indie music.” 10. If you could collab with one artist, alive or dead, who would it be and why? Meg: “Oh my God? Dead or alive? Maybe I'll do one alive and one dead. Honestly, alive, it'll probably be Jeff Lynne from Electric Light Orchestra, 'cause that would be crazy.” “Dead? This feels like ‘duh’, but George Harrison. Duh, a Beatle. Like sue me for liking the Beatles.” 11. How’s learning the saxophone going? “I think the scary thing is that it literally changes day by day. I have been practicing almost every single day for at least 30 minutes. I'm fully committed to the saxophone right now. Yesterday, I felt really good. The day before that, I felt horrible. It really, really changes. And what’s hard now is because I'm living at home for a bit, so my parents have been there. So my dad walked by the other day. He's like, ‘Do you want some advice?’ I'm like, ‘You don’t even play saxophone.’ It really changes day by day. The good thing is, I'm at a point now where I have learned the full solo, so it's just about making it sound good… which is the hardest part.” Why did you choose to learn it, out of all instruments? “That’s a good question. So, when I was prepping for this tour, one of the things I was really bummed about was that I'm not able to bring my friend, Stefan, on tour with me, who I have always toured with. He is an insane saxophone player. And he'll play guitar for the whole set, and then, ‘Jesus Christ In a Miniskirt,’ he'll surprise everyone with the saxophone and play the solo live. He wrote the solo and played it on the recording. And I am just really lucky that I am friends with this insane saxophone player. And it's funny. I'm the only pop artist he plays with, too. He's a jazz guy. All the fancy jazz people in New York call him when they need a saxophone player, and then, he does tours with me.” Meg is saving tour, one instrument at a time. “So, yeah, I was thinking about it and I was like, ‘What am I gonna do without Stefan on this tour?’ And one of my friends made a joke and said, ‘You could learn it.’ And I was like, ‘Wait, I could learn it.’ So I called Stefan [about four months before the first show in October] and I asked, ‘If you gave me saxophone lessons, and if I practiced every single day, could I learn a solo?” And he said, ‘Maybe. I don't know.’ And I was like, ‘Good enough for me.’” “So I immediately bought a saxophone, and we had our first saxophone lesson about two days later. And here we are… and now it's taken over my life. I have nightmares about this hot pink saxophone.. Yeah, I don’t know. We're gonna see.” What has he said about your progress? Meg: “What has he said about it? I think it's one of those things where my first three weeks of learning, I improved really quickly, and now I plateaued... It's an issue. The last lesson we had was probably two weeks ago, and he was like, ‘You will be able to play something by the show. Will it be perfect? No.’ I've already been getting comments from saxophone players who are like, ‘actually, you should be…’ and I'm like, ‘okay, the goal is not to become a saxophone player. The goal is to play this one thing pretty well.’ So, something will be played. Will it be incredible? Probably not. Will it be like, really fun? Yes. So, that's where we're at." Want to hear the outcome of this saxophone journey? Click here to purchase tickets. Meg will only be at the October show dates! Pre-Add/Pre-Save Disco Dystopia now. Album out on November 7th! Follow Meg Smith on all socials! A special thank you to Meg Smith, Simone Furhman, and On Record. *Meg Smith "Blush" Tour Dates Flyer via On Record. 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Spanish Canadian singer/songwriter Alicia Lov has released her highly anticipated debut EP, "Lost On Venus", which is a personal project about her life and how she got to where she is today. TRACKLIST On The Low Drink It Up Halo Sad Club Keep Me Coming How Could I Not La Luna Alicia Lov is based in Alberta, Canada where she continues to break boundaries in the indie music scene, refusing to be tied down to one genre. Raised in a creatively encouraging environment with Spanish roots, Alicia infuses sounds inspired by her heritage into her style along with pop, RnB, hip-hop and alternative influences. She officially debuted as an artist in 2020 with her single "Criminal", but it was her 2024 single "HEADACHE" that really grabbed attention from listeners, gaining over 114k streams on Spotify alone. Alicia writes about her own personal life experiences, which portrays raw, vulnerable emotion and storytelling that more music needs today. Her debut EP, "Lost On Venus", dives even deeper into that writing style. On The Low The introduction track is "On The Low", a song that Alicia describes as an ode to her younger self where she sings both to her and about her. With a hauntingly soulful soundscape, this song is about not letting others take advantage of your power. You know what you've got inside of you is special, and sometimes it is best for people not to know your full potential - or else they will just want to use it for their own selfish reasons. "On The Low" has a slow-tempo but manages to keep itself energetic with the beat and production. The tone really keeps you on your toes, with the most gorgeous layers of vocals upon vocals and harmony arrangements. Drink It Up Next, we have "Drink It Up" which was the second single release in anticipation for the EP. This song is about having people in your life, whether it be friends or lovers, who are toxic and they are constantly letting you down; yet you still find yourself giving them more chances than they really deserve. It's an endless cycle of them taking advantage of your kindness and forgiveness, just for them to hurt you all over again. "Drink It Up" has a super catchy, danceable beat with a reggaeton type of rhythm and a whole verse in Spanish. Although the song makes you want to move, the production has more of a dark-pop tone, with Alicia singing with pain behind her voice. Halo Now onto the first single from the EP, "Halo" switches the mood to a more positive tone. With beautiful poetic lyrics and more Spanish verses, "Halo" is about that warm, peaceful, heavenly feeling you get when you fall in love and it's all exciting and new. The bass and beat give off a nostalgic RnB vibe while also mixing with modern glitch and synth production, creating a really stunning and unique soundscape. Perhaps one of my favorite elements is the classical Spanish guitar, adding to the romantic atmosphere. Alicia sings so softly, showing off her falsetto, emphasizing the delicacy of a love like this. Sad Club "Sad Club" is everything that people who struggle with mental illness are scared to say out loud, put into a song. Alicia Lov bravely opens up in this acoustic ballad, sharing extremely intimate and vulnerable things that not only she has felt - but many people have. It may be a hard topic to swallow, but it's something that needs to be heard; that way, everyone who has ever felt this way can know they're not alone. We can all be part of the "Sad Club" together. With only an acoustic guitar and a faint shaker, Alicia Lov intently focuses on vocals and lyrics in this song. There are some background vocals to add to the bluesy and jazz flare that the melody and progression have. Keep Me Coming "Keep Me Coming" is the third single for the EP, and it's what I'd like to describe as experimental ear candy. With a super groovy and prominent bass, this song has you wanting to dance right from the second it starts. "Keep Me Coming" is that moment in our lives when we reach our party girl era - which we all have at some point. We want to be reckless, have fun, and say yes to anything and everything regardless of the consequences. With electronic components within the production and unique instrumental elements like electric organ in the chorus, this song is unlike any other - and it is a whole bop and a half. Fair warning: it'll get stuck in your head! How Could I Not "How Could I Not" is a self-confidence hype song. It's okay to feel yourself and recognize the power that you hold. There's nothing wrong with loving yourself and seeing the hottie that you are! This song is energetic and heavy with alternative plus electronic pop elements, mainly focusing on bass, beat and synths to carry the groove. Alicia sings with layers of dissonant harmonies and vocal effects to add to the experimental, club-like nature. La Luna Last but not least, we have "La Luna", meaning "The Moon" in Spanish which if you didn't know, the moon is said to represent the divine feminine in spirituality. The song is about women empowerment, finding your own divine energy and having the confidence to step into it. With an afrobeat inspired rhythm, a hip-hop interlude and a chorus all dedicated to the Spanish language, this song sums up Alicia Lov's heart, inspiration and sound all in one full, shining, cinematic and emotional experience. Listening to "Lost On Venus" by Alicia Lov, you would never know it's a debut body of work. It's so mature, intricate and sounds like it comes from a girl who knows exactly who she is and what she wants. The authenticity and uniqueness of her blended styles and sonic decisions capture you in a way that is so difficult to do nowadays in a world full of so many artists trying to do the same thing. It's hard not to become an instant fan when you hear her voice and her honest words. "Lost On Venus" is a project to be proud of; a skipless collection of songs that I will definitely be listening to over and over again. The best part is this is still only just the beginning to Alicia Lov, and if you want to keep up with what is still to come, make sure to follow her on her social pages below! Written By Kaitlyn Nicole FOLLOW ALICIA: Instagram | Website | Facebook | Spotify | TikTok | YouTube *Sponsored Post - Discovered on SubmitHub. A contribution was made to help create this article as part of a promotional campaign.

Were you a Harmonizer back in the early 2010s? Maybe you had “Worth It” on repeat for years. Maybe you still do. If that’s the case, we have some good news! After a long, seven year hiatus, our beloved girl group, Fifth Harmony, is teasing a comeback! There’s a lot to unpack here, so grab your favorite fall beverage and come along as we discuss everything we know so far. About the Band If you aren’t familiar with Fifth Harmony, the group we know and love started as a five- piece girl group who made names for themselves on the talent competition show, “The X Factor” in 2012. At the time, the group consisted of Camila Cabello, Lauren Jauregui, Normani, Dinah Jane, and Ally Brooke. Each member brought her own unique talent to the stage, leading to the group’s rapid success. The girls would go on to release their EP, Better Together in 2013 to insanely positive fan response. After that, the band released two more albums as a group of five, Reflection and 7/27. In 2016, Camila Cabello would make the hard decision to leave the group in pursuit of a solo career. So far, she has been extremely successful in her endeavors, having produced several Billboard Hot 100 hits, including “Havana” and “Senorita” with Shawn Mendes. Despite Camila’s departure, the other four members continued to make music together until they announced their indefinite hiatus in March 2018. From then on, each member worked on individual solo projects … until now! Reunited by The Jonas Brothers On Sunday, August 31, 2025, Fifth Harmony made a surprise appearance at a Jonas Brother concert in Dallas, Texas. The performance was met with overwhelming praise, as Harmonizers in the crowd were caught completely off guard by the band’s appearance and felt nostalgia for the group after seven long years of separation. The now-quartet performed “Worth It” and “Work From Home” to the roaring crowd of Jo Bro fans. Expectedly, Camila was not present for the performance as she was currently touring in Sydney, Australia, but wished the girls well in their comeback era. Interestingly enough, this isn’t the only time in recent news that the Jonas Brothers have revived past traditions. Within the same month, the boy band had also asked Demi Lovato to join them on stage for a Camp Rock reunion. And if you grew up on Disney Channel, you know how iconic that is. Maybe the Jonas Brothers know something about pulling music out of the moth balls. Can we get them to bring back Hannah Montana and “High School Musical” too? What's Next for our Girls? It seems like Fifth Harmony is on the road now to new music. Although we have no confirmation, we do have some hints. For instance, the band changed their profile pictures on social media to reflect a new logo and style. Perhaps this means a new era is coming. Additionally, they updated their website to reflect the new look. And we have to say, the new logo is stunning! It’s giving glamour and class with the addition of the star inside the letter ‘O’ as opposed to the previous number five. This is a great choice, as it subtly reminds the public that the group is now four members instead of five. So, what does this mean exactly? Well, we think they’re planning something big. The girls’ X account has been lighting up after the Jonas Brothers concert, mentioning how it felt amazing to be back, and calling for a new hashtag, #FifthHarmonyFollowSpree. I think it’s safe to say things are going in a positive new direction for our pop music heroines. Fans speculate there might be a tour or even a new album on the horizon, given that 2026 is the tenth anniversary of 7/27. For now though, we’re all flipping back through their discography, reminiscing on the best of times. So, what do you think? Is Fifth Harmony making a beeline for new music and gigs or was this a one-time event with the Jo Bros? Only time will tell (but we really want to see that new album!!). Let us know your thoughts and share your excitement with us at any of our socials below! Written By Shelbi Baker Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Spotify | TikTok | YouTube *copyright not intended. Fair use act, section 107.