As we grow older, we look back at the past and wonder what we would say to our younger selves if given the opportunity. Some people even write letters to the past or future versions of themselves. Michael Isaak, a veteran of vulnerability, is no different. His new single, “hey boy” is a message to his younger self, letting him know everything will be okay. Writing a letter to a past or future version of yourself can be heavy but also therapeutic. Listening to a song that lets you reflect on life experiences and celebrate your accomplishments and growth might encourage you to write yourself a letter as well. If you feel stuck in life but want to heal your inner child, listening to “hey boy” might help calm your nerves and heal you, too. Michael Isaak emulates authenticity by incorporating background noise as “hey boy” begins, paired with a relaxed repeated guitar strum. There is faint chatter, laughter, and movement in the background to create the illusion of a crowded room, but it does not distract from the song. Instead, it creates a welcoming atmosphere, assisted by Michael’s vocals to embrace you like a warm hug. Michael layers his vocals to create an intimate yet dreamy effect. The lyrics are personal, almost like the words came straight from a private journal. The song’s mixing is simple and equally effective, as he captures our hearts with a raw, soothing sound. The guitar and quiet drums don’t overwhelm the track but instead strengthen the atmosphere created by the background noise. Artists don’t use real background noise often, but the subtle addition of genuine human interaction in “hey boy” is comforting because it reminds us that we are not alone. Michael Isaak didn’t become an indie pop singer-songwriter immediately. He was a Princeton neuroscience student before pursuing a music career full-time. Born in an Egyptian-American family, he was introduced to Arabic music at an early age. He is also a self-taught instrument player and music producer. Michael loves modern indie folk and pop artists like Sufjan Stevens and Phoebe Bridgers, who have influenced the music he creates. His upcoming EP, Forever Is A Scary World draws from his experience growing up in a religious Egyptian-American community and explores themes of honoring tradition and seeking independence. He released a few singles in 2022 and the EP’s lead single, “okay with this” in September 2023. Written By Victoria James FOLLOW MICHAEL ISAAK: *Sponsored Post - Discovered on Musosoup. A contribution was made to help create this article. #SustainableCurator

Rachel Newnham writes of contradictions like she's letting you in on a secret. "Shares the boyfriend, but not the breakup," she quips on the first verse of her latest single, "Jealous." But even as she pulls the curtain back on social media's false presentation of reality, it's not done with malice or judgement. With only her second single, the London-based artist establishes herself as a pop narrator for the moments in which we relinquish ourselves to illogical emotions. Everybody knows the futility of comparing your life to others, yet we fall for it every time. On "Jealous," Newnham gives space for that very emotion. Over jaunty pop, she takes control over jealousy by accepting it. Like a monstrous shadow cast by a mouse, envy is a lot less powerful in the open. By nature, "Jealous" is mercurial; Newnham feeds into frustrations and comparisons before skipping along with an unburdened sense of relief. The faint tremolo on the guitar gives the rubbery verses a whimsical quality, softening the lyrics with a knowing smirk. The pre-chorus offers a glimpse of these emotions tearing her apart from inside, belting over soaring synths, but the good vibes return with an elastic snap. "Maybe I'm jealous," she chants. Jealousy is often viewed as an unsavory emotion, and thus, it's often hidden from others. The shame of internalizing emotions only serves to exacerbate them. On "Jealous," accepting the universal insecurity we all experience is the key to overcoming it. Rachel Newnham first gained notoriety for her appearance on the hit BBC 1 show, "I Can See Your Voice." After receiving glowing praise for her performance from both judges and audiences, her pop star was undeniably on the rise. Her first single, "Nobody Loves You Like I Do," released in June of this year. That song roots itself in traditional piano balladry, before opening up into a genre-bending hybrid of lofi, lush acoustics, and heartfelt vocals. "Jealous" was co-written and produced by Matt Wills. Newnham states that Tate McRae's "she's all I wanna be" and Olivia Rodrigo's "jealousy, jealousy" both served as inspirations for the song. Written By Andy M. FOLLOW Rachel Newnham:

"Ruins" is the newest release by musically-talented, brother-duo Eighty Ninety. Abner shines on the vocals, while Harper plays on the guitar. The song serves as a reflection of the past and how the heartbreak in our youth carries with us and influences the person that we become. Between gentle vocals and minimalist pop production, the song feels intimate and confessional. Their self-described "808s and telecasters" sound is a fusion of acoustic and electro pop that engages you throughout. Heartbreak and coming-of-age are universal experiences that this duo captures so beautifully in their latest single. Eighty Ninety is not afraid to open up and be vulnerable in this telling track about heartbreak, longing, and reminiscing on the past. Their storytelling songwriting chronicles falling in love and then falling apart, as the seaside romance they found faded away like waves. The infectious melodies and changing tempos propelled the engaging track forward. They dive deep into their emotions with the lyrics like "We were just eighteen / Didn't really know what 'I love you' really means" and "You know, I got this feeling in my bones / You're gonna leave my life in ruins." Now that they have grown up and realized what love is, the 'what ifs' of the past relationships lingers on their mind and in the heart. Indie-pop duo Eighty Ninety is composed of Brooklyn-based brothers Abner and Harper James. Debuting in 2016 with their EP Elizabeth, their strong lyricism and dreamy production has earned their music over 33 million streams. "Ruins" comes as the final single after earlier releases "The Hard Way," "Face Like a Sunset," Stay Alive," and "2 Carat" of their upcoming LP Eighty Ninety that releases on December 15. If you enjoyed this single, make sure to listen to their self-titled album. You can also keep up with the latest information on Eighty Ninety's music by clicking the social media links below. Written By Sydney Gray FOLLOW EIGHTY NINETY:

Photo Credit: Olivia Repaci TRACKLIST Foreign Accent Me and My Denial 380 June Bleach Healing Young singer/songwriter Molly Millington from New South Wales, Australia introduces her debut EP, "5 Stages". Molly has been out on the music scene since 2020 when she released her first single, "Circus Animal". Throughout the past few years, she's continuously released singles and recently finished her first ever headlining tour. Molly has a wide variety of musical influences ranging from pop, to rock, to country in which she blended to create her own distinct sound. Molly is a unique person who is fearlessly herself. She sets herself apart from others by being completely honest and raw within her music. Her pure, emotional songwriting style is something that draws people in because they can relate to her so well. Featuring singles like "Foreign Accent", "Bleach" and the most recently, "Healing", Molly's brand new EP "5 Stages" was written within just a handful of days. Inspired by the personal experience of love and loss, the EP tells a story of the five stages of grieve - denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. Produced by ARIA nominated producer Xavier Dunn, "5 Stages" is a flawless project that anyone can enjoy, regardless of your personal music preferences. Photo Credit: Olivia Repaci Foreign Accent Starting with track one, we have "Foreign Accent" which was the first single from the EP. This song gives us an idea of what Molly was going through before starting the grieving process within the rest of the tracks. About a short but serious relationship Molly had encountered while visiting the United States, "Foreign Accent" is a groovy pop rock song with a melody you'll have stuck in your head the rest of the week. It sounds a bit like a song you'd hear play at the beginning of an early-2000's romance movie. Singing of falling for an American stranger while in Brooklyn, New York, this track is only preparing you for Molly's incredible lyricism and story-telling. She only hopes that this new found love will be everything she's ever wanted, even though the odds are against her favor. Me and My Denial In track two, we enter phase one of the grieving process - denial. Perfectly enough, the track is titled "Me and My Denial". Molly admits in this song that she uses denial as a coping mechanism to keep her from losing her mind. Sometimes rather suppress feelings and put things off than to face them and admit there's an issue. This is something many of us can relate to when we're just not mentally ready to face the facts. Molly goes on to sing the words "this is why my problems don't get solved" within the incredibly catchy hook. This song talks about a very serious feeling that probably everyone has felt, but the music itself is very upbeat and fun-loving. The bass and rhythm are really uplifting and danceable. It makes the song a bit more light-hearted. 380 *Trigger Warning* - Gun Violence For stage two of grief we have track three which is the angry song, "380". Molly wrote this song about how mad she is about nobody doing anything to change the gun violence and to protect children from school shootings within America. It angers her that people can be so careless with other's lives and act like it's not a major issue that needs addressed. This song gave me chills and goosebumps all over my body. At first, the song dynamically screams anger with it's heavy pop rock instrumentation and distorted vocal effects. As the song goes on, the dynamic changes to a softer section that is bone chilling before become hard and strong again. The progression, emotion, and lyrics in this song were brilliantly done. It's one of those songs that punch you in the face when you least expect it. This track really took Molly's sound sonically to a whole new level. June Moving on to phase three, we have bargaining. The track for this stage is "June", a song about bargaining your own well-being and self-worth by being in a relationship with someone who is super toxic. They radiate negative energy and you realize just how much happier you were when they weren't in your life. Molly compares how her left felt like summertime before this person came into her life; and how she's afraid of turning cold like them if she stays around too long because of the way they bring her down. You can hear a bit of country twang within the soundscape of this song. It's very beautifully written; it is sonically delicate and easy on the ears. It's a bigger switch up from the styles on the other tracks, but in really nice, refreshing way. Bleach Stage 4 is one of the hardest grief stages of all; the depression phase. Along with this stage comes track 5, "Bleach". Not gonna lie, this song is sad both musically and lyrically. It's emotionally beautiful, and if you've ever been in a similar situation, you could find some peace in knowing you're not alone here. Let's just say, this song is lyrically one of the best I've heard this year. It's about that kind of heartbreak that feels unamendable at the time; when you've given somebody your all until you had nothing left, and all they ever did was make you feel like you didn't deserve any of it back. Unreciprocated love is one of the hardest things to go through when breaking up. It makes you feel like you just weren't good enough - until you finally have the realization that you were never the problem; they were. In "Bleach", Molly is just spilling out words like no one is listening. She releases all of her pain and says everything she needs to in order to move on. Healing Speaking of moving on, the last stage of grief and the most important one in my opinion, is acceptance. After all the pent up anger and sadness is finally released, you're able to find peace with the situation and go on to do bigger and better things. The last track to end the "5 Stages" EP is Molly's most recent single, "Healing". During a morning writing session, Molly finished the first half of this song just to later on improvise the rest. All her thoughts and feelings spilled out into a magnificent song. She considered the process in writing this song to, literally, be healing for her own grieving process she was going through at the time. "Healing" not only has master lyricism, but it has a progression and build that really puts the concept of healing into perspective. The soundscape is modern pop with the essence of some 80's rock which gives the song a little extra rawness. Molly Millington is a force to be reckoned with. She refuses to put a label on her style and it's rightfully so. Each song she comes out with is a whole new, different experience. Her versality, relatability and uniqueness make for a discography that anyone can listen to. "5 Stages" was a beautifully done concept project that accurately took each stage of grief and gave it a sound. You can feel that it's a very personal collection of songs that Molly put her all into. Each track is so sonically detailed and full of emotion that you can't catch everything on your first listen. You have to play it on repeat to really get the full experience and admire the depth that went into every song. "5 Stages" is Molly's debut EP but she has many other singles you can listen to from the past few years. Make sure to check out her socials below and don't miss out on what's next to come! Stream "5 Stages" Here! Written By Kaitlyn Nicole FOLLOW MOLLY: Instagram | Facebook | Spotify | TikTok | YouTube *Sponsored Post - Discovered on SubmitHub. A contribution was made to help create this article as part of a promotional campaign.

Leaving a relationship where you aren’t receiving the utmost respect, as well as experiencing lies and secrecy from your partner is a journey that pushes you into a healing era full of personal growth and self-love. It’s a phase where putting yourself first, protecting your peace, and recognizing your worth becomes a constant practice. Ananya’s “ bad for you ” tells this story from her perspective. Throughout the song, you can see her reclaiming her power and control, making the empowering decision to step away from this toxic relationship. Her journey turns into a healing era, where she learns to rediscover herself. In this powerful breakup anthem, Ananya reveals that her ex was unloyal, hiding and lying about his disloyalty from her. Despite the numerous attempts of apologies and excuses, this discovery opens Ananya’s eyes and proves that her ex didn’t respect her or understand her worth: “ I’m done tryna figure it out, don’t wanna hear another word coming out of your mouth. And I, don’t wanna hear what you’re sorry about ‘cause I’m done feeling bad for you .” After what was done in the dark had come into the light, the frustration coming from this situation had stressed Ananya out, leading her to realize that this is not what she wants or deserves in a relationship: “ You're both takers, energy drainers ” and “ Wish you were strangers to me now. I’m moving on, with or without. ” This song walks us through Ananya’s thought process after an eye-opening and truth revealing event, and ending in her discovering that if her ex doesn’t see her worth, then she needs to walk away, which she did! Ending a relationship is challenging, but making this choice was empowering. After finding clarity and understanding her value, she knows what she deserves and grows stronger from this experience. Ananya is a pop singer-songwriter raised in Zimbabwe, but currently based in the UK. She is a multi-talented artist, fashion designer, instrumentalist, and mental health advocate. She discovered and pursued music during her childhood, where she learned to play the piano, drums, guitar, wrote and even performed! She continued her musical journey into her adulthood, while also studying fashion design in New York City. As of recently, she co-founded a non-profit organization that raises awareness on the mental health crises in Zimbabwe called The Nani Wellness Project. Over a month ago on October 6th, Ananya released her debut EP, “ i woke up one night ”, which consists of 7 songs with one of them being “ bad for you .” In an Instagram caption about her EP, she described the making and process of it as a “ Labour of love, ” more specifically being, “ Honest, vulnerable, empowering, emotional. All at the same time. It’s nightmares, and dreams, regrets, and truths. ” The EP follows the journey of self-love, personal growth, and “ stepping into the best you that there is, cause we’re not what we’ve been through. ” Keep up with Ananya for future releases by clicking on the links below, and check out her debut EP “ i woke up one night ” out now! Written By Sneet Efrem FOLLOW ANANYA:

When you’re in a relationship, the most you could ask for is mutual respect and care for one another. However, sometimes there comes a point where you can’t do much else to help fix it. For artist Lizzy Donzis, this sentiment is sadly all too real. Her latest single, “Why Do I Ask For Flowers,” is the perfect melody for those struggling in unhappy relationships, when they simply don’t know what much more to do. It’s a slow, quiet song that really pulled on my heartstrings. While I may be able to relate in a platonic sense to the friendships from my past, but I imagine a romantic relationship would kind of feel the same. So, really anyone can relate to this song, sadly. But it’s beautifully written, and I’m absolutely obsessed. This song is beautifully tragic, and you can hear every bit of emotion just spill from Donzis’ mouth. You can tell she has experienced grief and heartache even just through the instrumentals! It’s a simple piano accompaniment, which I think was the best choice for this song. If there were too many elements to the instrumentals, I think it would have been difficult to truly understand Donzis’ pain. I also want to discuss the music video, which was released today! It’s colorful, heartbreaking to watch, and gives a pretty good look into just how quickly a stable relationship can collapse. All in all, I think every element of this song worked beautifully with one another, and the music video only made me enjoy it more! Lizzy Donzis is a 22-year-old singer and songwriter who only started releasing music this past July with her debut single, “Crazy.” You may recognize Donzis from her guest appearance on the Netflix original show No Good Nick , where her younger sister, Lauren Donzis, played a recurring role. She attended the University of Southern California, where she soon after began to release her music. In her voice, you can easily hear a bit of Olivia Rodrigo and even Taylor Swift in her Folklore era. While I don’t know if she has plans to release an EP anytime soon, I can only hope for some kind of announcement about it in the future. I think Lizzy Donzis is a hidden gem that we are only now getting the pleasure of knowing. She is only at the start of her career, but I think she is going to go really far. I can’t wait to hear what she releases next. Written By Isabel Mays FOLLOW LIZZY DONZIS:

You and Me is a refreshingly optimistic rendition of your traditional break up song, choosing to focus on self-empowerment rather than heartbreak. In her debut single, Charly Beth takes aim at finding romantic liberation through proactively splitting from an incompatible partner – singing, “If I’m bein’ honest, then I have somethin’ to say, this is just not workin’, time to go away”. She artfully paints the picture of a dissatisfied lover ready to finally kick her former boo to the curb and move on to brighter horizons; a message which is hailed loud and clear in the chorus, “There will never be a you and me, I don’t care if you disagree, no future with you that I see”. The beauty of You and Me is in its ability to turn a negative situation into something much more positive, simply by getting rid of someone in your life that doesn’t deserve to be there, a concept that is sure to resonate with Beth’s audience. Sounding like prime late-stage Maroon 5, You and Me calls upon the whole ensemble to deliver a full-bodied super pop banger. With heavy hints of skank guitar, Charly Beth channels her inner Commadore to bring the sound of iconic funk to the table in this pop fan favorite. The use of real instruments, as opposed to cookie cutter samples and Midi plug-ins, should be seriously commended by anyone with a vested interest in the sincerity of good music; also, let’s all take a minute to thank Luca Visetti (guitar), Niamh Mailer (keys), Oscar Kimmance (drums), Alan Mueller (Bass), Jacob Clayton (trumpet) and Tilly Louise (production) for adding to the authenticity of this one. The funk-heavy drums heard throughout You and Me are reminiscent of the jazzy-pop vibes felt when listening to the ever-popular band DAISY. The reverb added to Charly’s voice on the bridge is a sign of thoughtful production and serves as a nice added change of atmosphere for the entire song. This single is as tasteful and diverse as they come and should surely entice a bevy of fans to keep this added to their Liked Songs library on Spotify. Charly Beth is a Scottish transplant located in Liverpool, UK who has taken the British pop scene by storm with her talents as a singer-songwriter. Surprisingly, she remains independent despite having already established herself as a soul-pop artist with a high-energy stage presence and a refreshingly authentic aura; something which is rarely felt in today's overly saturated musical landscape filled with industry clones. Beth finds herself entrenched in the grassroots musical community, willing to do anything to prioritize creative freedom over selling out, and seemingly pulling out all the stops to further her development as a staple of the UK pop ecosystem. Known for putting on her own gigs in Liverpool, Charly has shown nothing but love to her community, a sentiment embodied by the fact that local talents Katie Milner and Alicia MacLaren are responsible for the artwork on her most recent project. It’s time to show this burgeoning new talent some love in hopes that she continues to make more tasty jams like You and Me . Written By Dan Caddigan FOLLOW CHARLY BETH: *Sponsored Post - Discovered on Musosoup. A contribution was made to help create this article. #SustainableCurator

“Harder To Love” is an indie pop single that follows the emotional course one takes when they realize they cannot tolerate the negative actions of their loved one. As someone gets more and more wrapped up in their negativity, there may be someone who has to face the brunt of their actions. As someone who has tolerated another person’s self-absorption, you have tolerated a lot in the past. However, as the days pass and the negativity consumes you, you crave a life without it at the center of every interaction with them. You inch further and further away until you can better hear a life with more positivity. It would feel better if the loved one simply changed their ways but you have realized they made it so hard for others, including yourself, to love them. Once upon a time, their sweet words rang as a soothing lullaby for you after their negativity, but you have since grown. They can no longer pull you under with them and you finally understand that you have every right to be upset with them. Click here to listen to "Harder To Love"! “Harder To Love” is an indie pop anthem that is as centric in its instrumentation as it is vocally. The stand out aspect of this single has to be the acoustic guitar riffs that serve as its opener. Before we hear any lyrics or vocalization, we are gifted that continuous yet satisfying guitar riff. Every building block of this song is grounded in the foundation of this acoustic guitar. The various little sprites of unique instrumentation sprinkled throughout serve as ear candy along with the vocals and lyrics. Liam Barrack’s vocals are simple yet intertwine together each lyric into a satisfying narrative string that is easy to grasp. The instrumentation and the vocals work together in a way that makes this into a cohesive and sweet experience. Liam Barrack is a singer-songwriter based in Toronto, Canada. Barrack studied at and graduated from Bishop’s University in Quebec, earning a joint degree in Music and Computer Science. He has self-taught himself how to play multiple instruments and has used his personal abilities and education background to hit the ground running in the music industry. He earned over 30k streams within the first three months of his debut release. He impressively balances his music career and his passions as a programmer. He has established an impressive social media status and supporters. Make sure to follow him on social media and give “Harder To Love” a listen! Written By Willow Gray FOLLOW LIAM BARRACK:

Following this year's Shattered But Still Cool, Pisano returns once again with another dance-pop gem. "Not The Same" leans further into electro-flavorings than previous singles, but carries the same richness in tones and stickiness in melodies. Written about emotional avoidance in a relationship, the single grounds itself in a synth tone that sounds almost like persistent phone notifications interrupting any intimacy. Tepid finger snapping fail to pull a detached boyfriend into the moment, leaving Pisano to break into the infectious chorus. Her vocals blend with modulated layers as she spits out the titular phrase, blaring her frustrations through whatever wall kept her from him. Beautifully double-tracked, Pisano's voice is especially powerful in the following chorus as she tumbles through the questions swirling in her mind. There'll be no more guessing games. Bereft of honest communication, a relationship is doomed to crash. "Not The Same" sees Pisano unbuckling and diving out before it goes up in flames. Uncertain of where her partner stands with her, the UK-based artist internalizes the unanswered questions. "Are you playing games? You leave me guessing again and again," she grits. The binding agent behind Pisano's lyrics is the sense of frustration. It's not just that her partner is unclear with his feelings, it's about the internal turmoil she's undergone as a result. "You don't really care how bad it hurts." It's especially gripping to hear her crash through the prevailing disconnect like brick walls. "All this mystery gets on my nerves!" As she prepares to walk out the door, Pisano offers the remnants of her empathy. "I can't give you what you need," she tells him. A weight lifts off her shoulders as she accepts that his emotional avoidance is not her problem. No artist has hustled quite like Alice Pisano in 2023. Kicking off the year, the London popster released her sophomore EP, Shattered But Still Cool. Every track on the record was notably played on BBC1's Future Pop Show, a major milestone for the upcoming star. In the following months, she released singles "Part-Time Girlfriend" and "Back To Her." Remarking on her new single, Pisano states that she actually played "Not The Same" for the ex to whom she wrote it (apparently to an unamused response). The song was produced by Lewis Gardiner, notable for his collaborations with Ellie Goulding and Pharrell Williams. Written By Andy M. FOLLOW Alice Pisano:

Photo Credits: Genius Releasing her fifth studio album, Emeli Sandé captivates with How Were We To Know. The album tackles themes of love, loss, and self-acceptance, giving audiences something anyone can relate to. Full of fresh new sounds, How Were We To Know mixes elements of dance, reggae, and gospel music with commercial pop. The album is some of Sandé’s most impressive work, letting the world know the pop artist will forever be a force to be reckoned with. TRACK LIST: All This Love My Boy Likes To Party Lighthouse How Were We To Know Too Much Nothing We Can't Handle Like I Loved You There For You True Colours End Of Time Love Debuting in 2012, Emeli Sandé released her first album, Our Version Of Events, after being announced as the winner of the Critic’s Choice prize at the BRIT Awards. She received a plethora of critical acclaim and praise from legendary artists, including Alicia Keys and Madonna. With the hit singles “Heaven,” “Read All About It, Pt. III,” and “Next To Me,” Our Version Of Events became the biggest-selling album of the year and remains one of the best-selling albums of the 2010s. Sandé has continued to enjoy much success, having sold 19 million singles, 6 million albums, and receiving 4 BRIT awards. She has also received an MBE for Services to Music in 2018 and became the University of Sunderland’s Chancellor in 2019. Marking her first release on an independent label, Sandé released Let’s Say For Instance in 2022, marking a new era for her expansive artistry. Sandé continues to impress with this latest release, How Were We To Know, giving long-time fans and new listeners something to enjoy. Starting off strong, How Were We To Know begins with the huge, epic sounds of “All This Love.” The track tackles the intricacies of relationships, diving into the complex emotions that come with them. “All This Love” is an infectious, upbeat song that features Sandé’s powerful vocals and energetic pop beats. Up next, “My Boy Likes To Party” keeps the upbeat energy going, combining fun and playful melodies with trap-influenced beats. “Lighthouse” changes things up a bit, having some reggae influences. The relaxed nature of the track makes it compelling, providing an interesting background for Sandé’s poignant reflections. Being one of the most stunning songs on the album, “How Were We To Know” steals the spotlight with its powerful melodies and raw emotions. Sandé’s vocal prowess shines on this track as she belts out passionate choruses. The pop power ballad is a masterpiece in its own right, letting the titular track stand out above the rest. Turning to softer sounds, “Too Much” comes next with a more scaled-back soundscape. The tender ballad is more simplistic in its composition, featuring contemplative piano lines, soft melodies, and light vocal harmonies. “Nothing We Can’t Handle” gives listeners something inspirational to hang onto, providing a positive message of being able to handle anything no matter how hard life gets. Moving away from ballads for a moment, “Like I Loved You” picks up the pace with energetic pop beats and memorable melodies. The track keeps things real, giving a vulnerable look at the end of a bittersweet relationship. While “Like I Loved You” deals with feelings of love and loss, the track remains positive as Sandé sings that her “broken heart will carry on.” Slowing things down again, “There For You” comes next as a mid-tempo track. The song captures the pain that can come with unconditional love, featuring lyrics like, “Even though it hurts, I’ll still be there for you.” Switching up from themes of love and heartache, “True Colours” delves into self-love and finding inner strength, letting listeners know they’re beautiful the way they are. The track features another breathtaking performance by Sandé, showcasing her ability to seamlessly move between quiet and belted lines. Wrapping up the album, “End Of Time” and “Love” end How Were We To Know on an optimistic note. Both of the tracks sound like hope incarnate, featuring uplifting melodies and dreamy piano-laden soundscapes. Sandé lets her voice soar on both performances, leaving listeners to crave more from the captivating vocalist. Continuing to show the world her undeniable talents, Emeli Sandé has delivered the performance of a lifetime with How Were We To Know. The album features familiar sounds from the artist that the world initially fell in love with while also pushing boundaries to create a sonic masterpiece. Sandé proves her vocal abilities to be limitless, leaving listeners in awe track after track. Whether someone is a long-time fan of Sandé or hearing her for the first time, it’s impossible not to fall in love with this enchanting addition to the artist’s impressive catalog. Written By Cheyenne Johnson Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Spotify | TikTok | YouTube *copyright not intended. Fair use act, section 107.

New song by artist Mia Giovina, “Without a Note” is a deeply moving track about feeling abandoned by someone you loved. The song is filled with tragic passion, and it’s a feeling many can connect to, feeling belittled and not loved the same way you were. Mia Giovina sounds hauntingly beautiful on this track, and her voice portrays the emotional intensity of the lyrical content perfectly. The track’s production is very clean and creates this overwhelming ambiance that makes the song sound like a pivotal moment in a film. Mia Giovina has done an excellent job with this track, and the emotional intensity of “Without a Note” is one you don’t want to miss. The song begins with gentle guitar and piano playing, a soft way to capture the attention of listeners. As soon as Mia Giovina begins to come in with her singing, you become enamored with her talent. A lot of the lyrical content cuts deep because it puts a lot of emphasis on being so in love with someone who wants to completely wipe your memory away. This song is definitely for people who love so strongly that when they don’t receive that same love back, it breaks them. I think Mia Giovina portrays this feeling so well in her song, and it makes you want to keep listening to the rest of her music to see what she does next. The way the song builds and expands in the end is very moving, and it wraps up the song perfectly. Overall, I really enjoyed listening to “Without a Note” and I think Mia Giovina is an exciting artist to check out. Mia Giovina is a 20-year-old artist from New Jersey who has been dreaming of making music since she was 10 years old. She has been very open about how passionate she is about perfecting her craft and making music for everyone to connect to and find peace. During quarantine in 2020, she began uploading covers, and this grew her following. Through TikTok, she gained over 170k followers of people who found comfort in her music. Mia Giovina hopes she can take her own pain and create something wonderful out of it to help others in those same positions. Mia Giovina is a great artist, and it will certainly be exciting to see what she will do next. Written By Chantal Charles FOLLOW MIA GIOVINA: *Sponsored Post - Discovered on Musosoup. A contribution was made to help create this article. #SustainableCurator

Ollie Wade’s new song “Safe With Me” is a touching ode to an extremely hard subject. Wade has explained that this song is a letter to his partner who had been in an abusive and toxic relationship before him. His goal with the song was to explain to her that he would always be there for her, and would take as long as she needed to feel safe again. He would stand by her while she healed from the pain her past relationship had put her through, and he would love her through it all. The song is an anthem for all of those who have been in toxic relationships, and he encourages all those affected to get out while they can and find the one who will show them the true love and compassion that they deserve. The song itself is delicate and uplifting, and mimics the tone of voice Wade uses with his partner. He is soft spoken and encouraging, and his love seeps through in his words. The song starts quiet and calm, and slowly builds into an inspiring chorus. This gradual incline mirrors the love and trust his partner builds for him, learning to lean on him in ways she hasn't been able to before. In the chorus, Wade sings, “Well if you’re falling apart / I'll mend your broken heart / Just know that you're safe with me / and if you fall to the floor / I know you’ve been there before / just know that you're safe with me”. He allows his partner to open up and trust him, and learn the true meaning of a relationship. In every situation, he will catch her and love her without restrictions. Ollie Wade is a 28-year-old singer-songwriter from Winchester, England, who grew a following on YouTube by posting covers and vlogs about his life. He released his first single when he was 17, a song titled “Free”, and written about his late brother, Ben. He has always kept this vulnerability in his music, which allows audiences to connect to him and his art on a deeper level. His music is raw and real, and he truly knows how to storytell. With similar vibes to Shawn Mendes, Tom Odell, and Ed Sheeran, Wade has made bounds in the UK singer-songwriter scene. Make sure to follow the social medias below to stay tuned for more music from Wade to tug at your heartstrings. Written By Tessa Maddaloni FOLLOW OLLIE WADE: