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  • Review: "Corvette" - SAPPHIRE

    Have you ever encountered someone for one night and felt a strong desire to meet them again? Yet, as time passed, you didn't cross paths, and when you finally did, it felt like pure magic? SAPPHIRE’s latest single, “ Corvette ” is about this. A love story in the heart of downtown New York, where love stories seem to find their beginnings. This song tells of Sapphire at a bar, meeting a guy at 3 am. She vividly remembers him driving a Corvette and the fun time that they had together. However, she's waiting for him to come back into her life again, and constantly returning to that bar, hoping for his return. This electrifying pop anthem draws inspiration from the romance and excitement of New York City nights. SAPPHIRE is so eager to encounter the guy with the Corvette again that she keeps showing up at the same bar where they first met, hoping he'll show up and they can speak again: “ I’m there every night from half past nine. Hoping I’ll see your face in line .” She also remains vigilant, intensely watching for that unmistakable Corvette he drives: “ But I'm here, where we met. Downtown New York as the city silhouettes. Looking out for your corvette saying maybe you’ll come back , maybe you’ll come back .” What I love about this song is that it doesn’t leave us on a cliffhanger! The story reaches its end as SAPPHIRE crosses paths with him once more, as they both reflect on sharing a distaste for the pain caused by the distance that kept them apart: “ We wont forget all the pain we felt from the distance kept. Now we’re making out in your corvette. Cuz baby you came back .” SAPPHIRE is a British 20 year-old singer-songwriter. She’s been in the public eye since she was just 7 years-old, where she would record and post herself singing her favorite songs on Youtube. One of these videos, which she has now reposted onto her TikTok page, currently has over 16 million views. Back in 2019, she had collaborated and co-written with multiple artists, including producer and DJ Alan Walker, where she sang the topline for the song “ Unity .” This song has gathered over 100 million plays across all streaming platforms. She also has an EP releasing soon titled, “ Test Drive ,” where “ Corvette ” is the first single off of it. Check out “ Corvette ” by SAPPHIRE out now! Written By Sneet Efrem FOLLOW SAPPHIRE:

  • Review: "what we had" - Isabella Kensington

    When a relationship ends, the partners involved mourn two separate aspects. The first aspect that’s mourned is the relationship itself. The second aspect that’s mourned is what the relationship could have been. This second grieving is the hardest to process because the possibility for this connection to be more never came into fruition – and we obsess over what could have been done differently for that possibility to become a reality. Isabella Kensington’s “what we had” depicts what this second mourning looks like. The single “what we had” is an indie-pop ballad with a melancholic perspective. The song opens with faraway echoes of the song’s title, putting any listener who’s experienced a break-up in a nostalgic state for what could’ve been. When the first verse drops, listeners learn that the relationship at hand has met its “inevitable expiration date”. In the second verse, Kensington comforts her former partner by telling them “there’s no judgment” because processing this on top of readjusting to the world as an individual has been hard on her, too. In the following verses, listeners get to hear the artist’s difficulty with this process. She hopes that the former partner not only thinks of her when they do the things they had “planned to” do together, but the endearment they once felt for her lingers whenever they hear her name or see her face, too. Isabella Kensington splits her time between London and New York. From creating covers to making her own music, Kensington has paved a noticeable space for herself within the pop sphere. The artist released her first EP “the story begins” this past fall. The EP features five singles that revolve around matters of the heart. The single “what we had” is the last single on the EP. If you’ve enjoyed Kensington’s music as much as I have, show the artist some virtual love in the form of streams, likes, and follows. Written by Giavanna Gradaille FOLLOW ISABELLA KENSINGTON:

  • Review: "Rose Colored Glasses" - The Collection

    Typically when one hears the phrase rose-colored glasses, there’s a negative connotation attached. When you or someone else is told they live life while wearing those lenses, it’s somewhat insulting because the implication is that the person at hand is naïve or a little too innocent. But thankfully, we have groups like The Collection that redirect the social understanding of this phrase to its actual definition; to wear rose-colored glasses means to have an optimistic perspective of the event(s) at hand. The Collection’s “Rose Colored Glasses” is about choosing to celebrate the end of a relationship for what it was instead of mourning for what it could have been. "Rose Colored Glasses" is an Indie-Pop track dedicated to remembering all the positive emotions a relationship brought us despite its ending. The song opens with a beautiful group harmonization before lead singer David Wimbish delivers the first verse. Within this verse, listeners are given a brief glimpse into the romantic relationship at hand and a reflection post break-up. Instead of bitterness pursuing, the relationship has “been a path to a bigger heart”. As this verse prepares for the chorus, the instrumentals are gradually built up alongside it. When the chorus finally comes, it sparks a sense of overwhelming joy. The lyrics in the chorus I particularly love is: “I know I could pick it all a part / And I’m sure that you could, too / So give me those rose-colored glasses / When I look back at me and you”. It’s easy to remember and hyper-focus on negative feelings and events in a relationship, especially at its end. But in doing so, we forget to reflect on how this relationship made us feel wonderful during its course and made us a better person after the fact. The second verse then falls back into the mellow melody of the first verse that hooked listeners to begin with. While short, it’s very direct – even though the end of this relationship isn’t what was envisioned for the future, the end has been viewed as a “good” thing and there’s a choice to continue to view it as such. And finally, the third verse acknowledges how easy it is to fall into the trap of post break-up bitterness. It’s something we have all been guilty of at one point or another. But perhaps wearing a pair of rose-colored glasses could help fend off that animosity and allow us to appreciate the relationship as a moment of personal growth. The Collection is an Indie-Alt Pop group from Saxapahaw, North Carolina. The group’s musical inclinations foster interpersonal communication and relationships while providing unique folk melodies. They’ve encountered multiple successes before signing their first record deal with the Nettwerk Music Group in 2022: ranging from features on NPR’s Tiny Desk Judges’ Picks to acclaim from noteworthy magazines such as Parade. If you’ve enjoyed The Collection as much as I have, there’s multiple opportunities to see them perform live in March! Venues and tickets can be found on the group’s website. Until then, show The Collection some virtual love in the form of streams, likes, and follows. Written by Giavanna Gradaille FOLLOW THE COLLECTION:

  • Review: "Loving is Wasted" - Arin

    Serendipity is one of my favorite movies; meeting the love of your life out of pure chance and subsequently having a wonderful romance was always appealing. My adoration for this movie is why I live life rather spontaneously and hopeful for a similar encounter… or another one. In my late teens, very early in my college career, I finally had this encounter. I was absolutely smitten because this person was everything I could have ever wished for in a partner. But you need to be precise with wishes - and I forgot to include in mine that this dream-partner had to love me in the same capacity that I loved them. What unfolded after this chance encounter was a tumultuous love-triangle that ended in them choosing the other person. I was beyond devastation - and it apparently still has an affect on me. While listening to Arin’s "Loving is Wasted", feelings I thought I had worked past resurfaced. "Loving is Wasted" is a dream-pop track that centers on the misaligned dynamics within a love-triangle. But it's told from the perspective of the person sought after by the two admirers, which is unique. It also gives myself and others further insight into our own respective situations. The single opens with airy synths that invoke an atmosphere of self-reflection. Arin then lays down the first verse, describing the two admirers. The first admirer tells them "the things I wanna hear", while the second admirer's "been off forgetting" about them. Even though the second admirer is not as attentive as the first admirer, the second arouses these deeper feelings within them that the first cannot. But they want the second admirer to behave like the first admirer. That would help justify why they feel so deeply for this particular person. The second and third verses establish that the person sought after is aware that the first admirer is "everything I need". However, that awareness is not enough to conjure up an emotional attachment or desire - especially when this attachment and desire has already happened with the second admirer. The person sought after wishes things were different, though. Not only is the love the first admirer has for the person sought after wasted, but so is the love the person sought after has for the second admirer. The song closes on a somber note; the listening audience can feel the weight of the indecision on the person sought after - regardless of which admirer they choose, someone gets hurt. And speaking as a hurt admirer from a similar scenario, time has not necessarily healed my wound. Nevertheless, it has made me realize that time gives us the opportunity to work through the heavier emotions attached to the momentous event. Arin is a singer and songwriter based in London. With a niche for storytelling and electronic pop, the artist has created intimate pieces of music that relate to literature lovers and synth addicts alike. This year's discography has featured smash-hit singles like "Anything", "Own Worst Enemy", and "Therapy". All of these tracks are easily relatable and almost feel like confessionals from the artist. If you've enjoyed Arin's music or gained some insight on your own life as I have, show the artist some virtual love in the form of streams, likes, and follows. Written By Giavanna Gradaille FOLLOW ARIN:

  • Review: "Find It" - Axe & the Ivory

    Our history is painful to revisit, and too agonizing to want to relive. Those are the words I said verbatim to the individual I had always considered to be the one that got away when they reached out to reunite. I’m more than willing to admit now that the connection I perceived between them and I was not a connection but my mild fascination with serendipity. Our meeting was an accident that would have never happened if not for extenuating circumstances beyond our control. The relationship that unfolded was happy but grew sour because of our vastly different ambitions. I think Axe & the Ivory's "Find It" perfectly captures how difficult it is to detach from a romantic situation that no longer serves either partner involved. "Find It" is an indie-folk song about the impassioned fight we have with ourselves regarding the preservation of a relationship that has grown tumultuous. Each member of the quartet that makes up Axe & the Ivory adds a compelling musical component to the song and a layer to the story being untold before the listening audience. It opens with a melancholic piano melody as lead vocalist Rosie Roberts laments a partner's need to communicate their emotional exhaustion while admitting their hesitation to speak of its existence. James Lovell's drumming then cuts through to provide rhythm while simultaneously serving as an increasing urgency for the two partners to communicate. Ben Lovell's vocals then accompany Rosie's. Together, they provide a gorgeous harmonization that attests to things both parties could have done better within the relationship. As the frustration of the situation at hand grows, Ben and Paul Cooper’s stringed instruments act as a countdown for the end of the relationship. Finally, the musical elements come altogether at once to signify the boiling point of this relationship; a decision about its fate needs to be made. The song then ends with the same melancholic piano melody it began with. The title along with the song's end can be interpreted as a double entendre for the fate of this relationship. It gives listeners an interesting choice: how would they prefer the song to end? A listener can decide that the couple within the song is desperately finding the energy to continue their bittersweet romance, or they’ve found the strength to admit its no longer working. Axe & the Ivory consists of the musical talents of Rosie Roberts, Ben and James Lovell, and Paul Cooper. Hailing from Adelaide, they've become Australia's best-kept secret. Hopefully, their debut single, "Find It", sees to the alternative folk-indie group's visibility. I look forward to hearing more original pieces from them, and I'm envious of anyone currently residing in Australia. Axe & the Ivory are performing live at The Barn in Wombat Flat on Saturday, December 3rd. But if you find yourself bound elsewhere like me, virtual love in the form of streams, likes, and follows are always appreciated, too. Written By Giavanna Gradaille FOLLOW AXE & THE IVORY:

  • Review: "Amazing" - Allegra

    To my disappointment, winter has arrived early. I've been plagued with inconsistent, heavy snow. My cranky, older neighbors have been bribing me with pies and other baked goods to shovel their driveways. And worst of all, with the many layers of socks I wear when I go out, my feet are somehow cold and wet when I return home. This winter stuff… just isn’t for me. Especially when I still have summer on my mind. But summer coming to an end does not mean the summer vibes have to, as well. Thankfully, Allegra's "Amazing" has kept summer alive in my head and even convinced me to take a trip to warmer climates. "Amazing" is a dance-pop track designed to get listeners into a great mood without "an invitation". The song opens with an ambient atmosphere provided by synths before focusing. The first bits of electronica are delivered alongside the opening verse. Within this verse, Allegra establishes that extravagant planning isn't always necessary to have a good time. Sometimes it's just as simple as seeing if friends are down to hang. In the verses that build up to the chorus, Allegra demonstrates that the right attitude can make this time spent with friends all the more rewarding. Finally the chorus erupts with a catchy rhythm that further solidifies the previous notions. It was certainly enough reinforcement for me to book a flight to Costa Rica. This single is the living embodiment of life being what we make of it: so why not make life as enjoyable as possible for ourselves? From giving performances to family and friends in living rooms to being featured on CBBC's Saturday Mash Up, London-based singer and songwriter Allegra knows no aspirational bounds for music. Beginning her musical voyage at 14, listeners have witnessed the soon-to-be British pop icon develop her creative direction while spreading her infectious passion for dance anthems. The dance anthems within Allegra's discography not only showcase the reconceptualization of beloved songs, but the artist's ability to create moods that resonate with the everyday person. Instead of reading about it, how about you show Allegra some virtual love in the form of streams and follows. Written By Giavanna Gradaille FOLLOW ALLEGRA:

  • Review: "Sweet Escape" - Ozz Gold

    When I look out my living room windows, I’m usually met with the sight of golden-brown plains and the occasional tumbleweed strolling down the road. I admit it’s not much of a view, but it’s the desert – I’m here for the consistent, dry weather - not the view. So, imagine my shock when I woke up last week and saw SNOW outside my windows. I was devastated; I've been robbed of a cozy autumn. Thankfully Ozz Gold’s “Sweet Escape” has warded off my cabin fever and helped me daydream of warmer climates as I wait for the snow to melt. “Sweet Escape” is a tropical-house single that lives up to its namesake; it’s a temporary break from permanent reality we all need from time to time. The track opens with a soft melody and an angelic voice vocalizing before laying down the first verse. Within this verse, Ozz Gold’s vocalist makes it clear that they’re perfectly content with how things are going for themselves, but they long for a little getaway. At the end of this verse, the melody begins to quiet and progressively amps up the sound alongside the chorus and the overall energy of the song before dropping the bassline. Listeners are then met with an explosion of musical arrangements that makes it feel like serotonin is coursing throughout your body for the rest of the song’s duration. Even if you can’t take yourself on a ‘sweet escape’ or you happen to be snowed in like me, you can at least imagine yourself elsewhere as “a runaway renegade” enjoying the sun. Unlike most artists featured on the blog, Ozz Gold did not come from a musically inclined background. The now-turned Las Vegas-based producer and DJ was initially in military service. Ozz Gold even graduated from West Point – a huge accomplishment within itself. But tropical and progressive house music's profound impact on the artist made him trade in his combat boots for strong basslines. “Sweet Escape” is the artist’s fifth song to be released this year, with “Unknown” being his debut release: demonstrating his commitment to spreading joy and unconditional love to all of his listeners. If you’re itching for a slice of happiness served up hot, show Ozz Gold’s discography and socials some virtual love. Written By Giavanna Gradaille FOLLOW OZZ GOLD:

  • Review: "You Play Me Like a Song" - Fran Lusty

    The fear of unrequited love - loving someone deeply and not having it reciprocated - is alive and well in modernity. While researching to write my review for Fran Lusty’s "Flight of Your Mind", I stumbled upon their unfiltered Totally Wired performance of "You Play Me Like a Song" in the Brighton Electric Showroom. It was breathtaking; not only is Lusty a vision of loveliness, but their lyricism and vocal prowess made me weep for someone I have not thought about for some time. The track also provided me with some much-needed perspective on unrequited love. And I invite you all to experience the bittersweet memories the mastered single arouses. “You Play Me Like a Song” is an indie folk-pop single that centers on the artist’s worry about potentially falling head-first into unrequited love. The song is a simile; the worry of engaging with unrequited love compares to playing a beloved song that a listener eventually grows tired of. To ensure this isn’t the case, Lusty asks: “Do you feel the same spark? / Now that you’ve played me more than once”. We forget that loving someone requires a significant deal of reassurance to and from all the parties involved. When this reassurance isn’t there, or there’s not enough of it, it leads one to wonder whether this unconditional love is still present. And this questioning comes "out of the darkness", revealing how intrusive our own thoughts can be regarding the matter. Despite Lusty not wanting "to keep [their] mouth shut", they’re fearful that saying the wrong thing or simply not saying enough will drive their love interest away. Having an unrequited love is a terrible thing to experience, but knowing others are just as cautious of it as I am makes me hopeful for a dating landscape that's conscientious of others emotional well-being. London-based singer and songwriter Fran Lusty is currently working on their debut album. The album showcases a mixture of the artist’s muses; the soft vocal delivery of Damien Rice and impeccable storytelling from Virginia Woolf. I am envious of fans in London and its surrounding areas: Lusty has upcoming live performances scheduled. The first performance is for the London Music Showcase Festival on November 13th at Hope and Anchor - Islington. Doors open at 3:30 PM, and the festival kicks off with Lusty's performance at 4:00 PM. The second performance is for the Ellie M. - EP Launch Party on December 6th at the Paper Dress Vintage. The party begins at 7:30 PM. But if you find yourself unable to attend either, virtual love in the form of streams, likes, and follows is always appreciated, too. Written By Giavanna Gradaille FOLLOW FRAN LUSTY:

  • Review: "Love Drunk" - Theo Sawyer

    I fear our generation - centennials - have been typecasted when it comes to matters of the heart. The love stories within pop culture with us in mind are centered on betrayal, tragedy, and heartache. And these negative portrayals of our generation in love become self fulfilling prophecies that play out in real time with real people. It ultimately creates people that are anxious to approach love, and Theo Sawyer’s “Love Drunk” touches on this notion. “Love Drunk” is an electro-pop single that focuses on the hopelessness we experience when we find ourselves falling head over heels for someone. Sawyer begins the song by describing what all centennials are looking for in love; “someone to drink wine with… [and talk] about the things that may never be”. We’re looking for partners that not only provide us with temporary relief from the world, but partners that are willing to partake in dreaming of the same visions of the future as us. But this is a hard message to relay to the person that we want to be with because of the uncertainty that comes with being emotionally vulnerable. We find ourselves in this tug-of-war of “waiting to see” how the situation plays out and “trying to tell” our love interest our feelings. Ultimately, we all want to experience the euphoria that can be love - our generation deserves it. New Zealander Theo Sawyer is based out of Auckland and could be a possible doppelgänger for Joseph Quinn. But when he’s not making people do double-takes, he’s preoccupied with fine-tuning a sound that’s a creative blend of beloved music genres of the past. Hefty equal portions of British and psychedelic rock, with a dash of Motown, and a taste of gospel for the soul. "Love Drunk" is the artist’s second released song, with "Forget Your Ex" being his debut single. I cannot wait to see what else the artist has in store for listeners – but I do have one suggestion. Lean into the Joseph Quinn resemblance; a music video where Eddie Munson is singing about the ups and downs of love is bound to drive people wild. In the meantime, show Theo Sawyer some virtual love in the form of streams and follows. Written By Giavanna Gradaille FOLLOW THEO SAWYER:

  • Review: "Out Of Love" - Adelina

    Folks, we are officially in Scorpio season! This season is about death, transformation, and rebirth. It sounds scary, but the three notions give us permission to embrace an inner power and move forward in life. To properly celebrate it, we need to listen to music that allows us to feel this fierce reanimation. Adelina’s “Out Of Love” not only welcomes the end of a relationship but acknowledges that this end is a transitional period that requires leaving the former partner in the past – and it’s perfect for Scorpio season. “Out Of Love” is an austere pop track that's heavily reminiscent of 80s synth-pop. The single opens with a sound that makes listeners envision a faraway dreamscape before Adelina chimes in with the first verse. This verse informs the audience that the former partner from the relationship is now sorry for their inattentiveness in light of the artist’s absence. A story as old as time; emotionally negligent partners only miss you when you’re gone. Little does the former flame know, too much time has passed. The love the artist once had for them has faded. Adelina’s love was the only thing that kept the relationship alive – and she even admits that her "love was really blinding". But thankfully, the former partner won’t be able to weasel their way back into Adelina’s life because she’s processed the death of the relationship and has subsequently moved on. Singer and songwriter, Adelina, has Kosovo-Albanian roots but hails from Perth, Western Australia. The artist always had high ambitions of becoming a global pop icon: even cultivating her stage presence and vocals from an early age. In her teens, she would find herself writing music – doing so gave her the freedom to explore her identity and adopt differing perspectives. All these factors helped Adelina create an image and sound that drips with a sultry elegance that can be mysteriously dark. If you need more songs in your Villain Era playlist, Adelina's discography has got you covered; my personal favorite from the list is her reimagined cover of the Fugees "Ready or Not". Now shower this rising pop-sensation with some virtual love in the form of streams and follows. Written By Giavanna Gradaille FOLLOW ADELINA:

  • Review: "Who Am I" - DESTÍNA

    Much like we can lose ourselves in the moment, we can also lose ourselves in other people. Primarily in our romantic partners. But unlike the positive connotation losing yourself in the moment typically entails, losing yourself in another person has quite the opposite sentiment. When we lose ourselves in our partners, we begin to lose our individuality and the undeniably unique aspects of ourselves that simply make us us. When the relationship does meet its end, on top of grieving the connection, we’re also grieving the lost of our own self-image. DESTÍNA’s “Who Am I” dives into rediscovering yourself after the conclusion of a less than desirable relationship alongside the need to self-monitor to prevent us from wrapping ourselves up in someone else. Listen to "Who Am I" by DESTÍNA here. “Who Am I” is a Pop-Dance track layered with dreamy synths to put listeners into a reflective state – almost beckoning us to recall our actions when in relationships. The song opens with a cool melody and the first verse that details how the former partner’s damaging words made them feel subhuman. Even having to remind them that they can “feel” the impact of the language being utilized. Then in the second verse listeners hear the lines: “Feel the weight of perfection / Pressure coming from every direction”, and this is capsizing on the idea of living up to a partner’s impossible expectations of oneself – an essential caveat of losing yourself in someone else. In the chorus, we hear DESTÍNA start to question their identity when separate from this partner; and they have no idea who they are since so much of their self-image was deeply rooted in upholding the perceptions the partner had of them. Through the course of the song’s run-time, listeners witness the artist’s transformation from cluelessness to self-awareness. And eventually understanding that the tools needed to separate ourselves from a bad relationship and to improve our own self-image lies within us. I’d like to conclude by pointing out the distinctive snaps in the singles background. These snaps remind me of a hypnotist awakening someone from a trance; it’s similar to the awakening we undergo when we’re no longer basing our identity on a partner’s expectations and perception. The Coral Springs native turned Nashville resident, DESTÍNA, better known as Destiny Rayne, has always had her sights set on becoming a pop icon. The artist began singing at three and would eventually have her vocal talents honed after a third-grade talent show. Years later, Rayne would become one of fans’ favorites on season 17 of NBC’s The Voice; her blind audition of Adele’s “Make You Feel My Love” captured the hearts of Gwen Stefani, John Legend, and audiences alike. After her appearance on the show, the artist decided to venture on her own project, DESTÍNA. DESTÍNA serves as an expansion of Rayne where she can freely explore her roots and transform her findings into dance anthems for listeners to enjoy. Rayne’s debut single as DESTÍNA was “BOOM”, with “Who Am I” being the artist’s junior single. While DESTÍNA does not have any live performances scheduled currently, she does intend on releasing a new single every month. And the best way to keep up with those new releases from DESTÍNA is to show her some virtual love in the form of streams, likes, and follows. Written By Giavanna Gradaille FOLLOW DESTÍNA:

  • Review: "Ocean" - Melting Dreams

    I will never forget the silence that befell the entire auditorium as James Bond took Eve’s bullet to the chest and plummeted into the river beneath him in Skyfall. We were all stunned; Bond films have followed the same formula of him defeating the ‘bad guy’, dazzling a pretty woman, and defeating more ‘bad guys’ for decades. To witness Bond in a position of defeat (and possibly even dead) before the opening title sequence was astounding. We watched the beloved action star’s body get carried by the river currents and fall into the delta for one final submersion. As his body hits the water, the film transitions to a heavyhearted opening title sequence, and it made me realize how music can enhance the cinematic experience tenfold. My first listen of Melting Dreams' "Ocean" transported me back to that auditorium; the single deserves to be a film's opening title sequence song. “Ocean” is a melancholic Dream-Pop single that loans itself as an ode to the fragility of the ego. The song opens with a combined arrangement of piano and flute notes to establish an atmosphere of ambivalence. As if all is not what it appears to be – something is being hidden. Listeners are then met with the introduction of the rest of the stringed instruments alongside the first verse, but the violin is a bit sharper than the other instruments to emphasize indecision. This is the fragile ego's commencement as it bears the common trait of indecision. When you have an unstable perception of yourself you lack the confidence to make decisions. Which makes a place like the ocean all the more appealing to those who lack self-esteem because “[a]ll secrets have a place in the ocean”. The ocean has an astounding depth with the potential to produce incredible waves – waves that those with a fragile ego consistently find themselves subjected to because their self-worth relies on external validation from both people and circumstantial situations. As the song progresses, the drum slowly increases in vibrato to highlight the growing insecurities that are feeding the fragile ego. As these insecurities ferment, a person with low self-esteem will descend further into the ocean or even let it “swallow” them whole as opposed to confronting and repairing their self-esteem. Listeners are then met with a hauntingly beautiful ensemble of all the instruments where we hear each instrument get its turn leading the melody. Symbolizing how a fragile ego can consume the mind to the point of no return from; all that’s left are the insecurities that were created to suppurate. The Dream-Pop band, Melting Dreams, are the combined talents of Inês Rebelo (vocals and vocal productions) and Asaf Rahamim (music production and songwriting). Their music is heavily influenced by gothic culture and high-concept cinema; all of which can be heard and seen in music videos through the band’s utilization of animation that features rich elements of film noir and folk tales. While miles apart with Rebelo residing in Lisbon but recording in Aberdeenshire, and Rahamim producing sketches in Tel Aviv and eventually moving to Toronto where the finalization of their songs occurred, the two have been able to create songs that are destined to be on the silver screen. Their singles have also managed to showcase the gifts of others outside of themselves, too. “Ocean” entails the collaborative efforts of the two alongside Artur Lenivenko (piano and synths), Sami Turunen (guitar), Daniel González (cello), Lucia La Rezza (violin), Stefano Fasce (flute), Lucy Buerckner (bass), Timo Brülls (drums), Xavier ‘Hill’ Collado (mixing and mastering), Kupu Senja (cover art), and Yifat Uziel (musical inspiration and arrangement). If you’ve enjoyed the theatrical experience that is Melting Dreams music like I have, show them some virtual love in the form of streams, likes, and follows. Written By Giavanna Gradaille FOLLOW MELTING DREAMS:

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