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Photo credit: @_mattblum “Numb You Out” has an infectiously catchy tempo whilst being more somber as you relate the struggles many of us face when navigating the unfamiliar post-breakup landscape. What does this song mean to you? Lauren: When we wrote this song, I took myself back to a bad breakup that I had. I just remember trying to do everything to distract myself and numb the pain I was feeling because, at that time, it felt unbearable. This song was meant to be something you can scream in the car & hopefully forget about whatever it is that may be causing you pain. My goal is to help make you a little bit better and maybe forget about whatever is going on in your own life, even if it’s just for a few minutes. What was it like working with Sam Will on “A Little Longer” and what are some of your favorite memories from that experience? Lauren: Sam & I kinda ran in the same circle for a while, so my manager and I knew him before ‘A Little Longer’ and were basically friends of his already. We had a part towards the end of the song that we weren’t sure what we wanted to do with, we thought maybe we’d just write a bridge when we were in the studio. So we went to the studio to track & writing a bridge just didn’t feel right. It didn’t hit like I wanted it to. Sam just happened to be at the studio that day working on something else & we thought Sam could kill this if he hopped on it. So we asked him, and he came in & wrote his part & tracked it in like 10 minutes. He absolutely killed it & it was such a vibe. It just worked out perfectly! How has growing up in Texas influenced your musical sound and life perspective? Lauren: I actually did country music when I was very young, but I always felt drawn to pop. I grew up in a very small town, very peaceful in the country. So I think that in a way taught me how to slow down, enjoy what's around me & not be so ‘busy’. This is a struggle for me at times because this business moves so fast & it’s easy to get caught up in that. But when I feel like I need to slow down, getting outside in nature is my favorite thing to do. It reminds me of how slow & peaceful life was when I was younger. One of your 2020 posts describes the struggles and doubts that you and many other aspiring artists face when trying to gain a foothold in this highly saturated and fiercely competitive industry. I know being featured on Spotify helped you to continue pushing forward – what other factors helped convince you to stay the course? Lauren: I think this is something a lot of artists experience, but it’s not super talked about. It really is such an up & down rollercoaster of a business, and it can be really scary at times when you're betting everything on this & you're not seeing the results you want at times. Maybe it’s God sending me a message but every time I get discouraged & things aren’t going my way, something comes along like a big neon sign that I feel is telling me to keep going. The main thing that helps me keep pushing is simply I just genuinely love making music. It’s my escape from the world & deep down I just know this is what I’m supposed to do. That’s a feeling you can’t ignore. I love it way too much to give it up. Photo credit: @_mattblum If you could sit down with any artist (past or present) for 15 minutes and have them answer every question you pose, who would you choose and why? Lauren: So many artists come to mind, but I’d say, Halsey. I really connect with her music, and I always have. Also, I would just love to talk to her about her journey to get where she is now. I know it wasn’t an easy road for her she had a lot of struggles, and I’d just love to hear how she got through all of that. What do you enjoy most about being an artist, and what do you hope listeners gain from your music? Lauren: I’d say getting to tell stories through music & connecting with people through that. It makes my whole week when someone tells me one of my songs helped them get through something. Aside from being an artist, part of who I am is a caretaker, I truly love helping people. So that always means so so much to me. I hope people listening feel like they are not alone, their feelings are valid, & I hope my music can be an escape for them like it is for me. I’m human too & I probably struggle with a lot of the same things they do, so let’s heal together. Interviewed By Vanessa Siebrass FOLLOW LAUREN:

My regrets like to manifest as dreams. When they come to me in dreams, I can’t ignore them or suppress them. In the last few weeks, I’ve had the same reoccurring dream about someone I never gave a second chance to. A little part of me wishes I would have – and that same part loves to daydream about a life with them, too. During the covid lockdowns, I’m sure many were forced to reflect on their regrets the same way my dreams force me. Emmrose’s “17 Inside” addresses the lingering regret they have, and how the pandemic only provided them with time to ruminate on their regret. Listen to "17 Inside" by Emmrose here. “17 Inside” is an indie-pop single that doubles as beautiful lyric poetry. Within lyric poetry, the speaker expresses their passionate thoughts and feelings about an event or item, and this song is no different. Emmrose expresses their regret and inability to rekindle a connection due to an external event – the covid lockdowns. The song immediately opens with an apology accompanied by soft guitar strings. The artist details in the next verses how they “were ready” to “start again” with the other half of this connection. But this opportunity was robbed from them when “New York shut down” in the beginning of the pandemic. Instead of being able to make-up with the other half, Emmrose finds herself in isolation, lamenting on the connection. The chorus brings on a gradual change in tempo and rhythm that steadily rises as more instruments are incorporated. By the end of the chorus, the single’s instrumental arrangement fully blossoms as the artist bares her heart and soul. Even though the lockdowns were not that long ago, it “feels forever ago”. Especially when all you had during it was an abundance of time to envision how things could have played out differently if not for the extenuating circumstances. The rest of the song’s duration features a continual shift in mood as Emmrose comes to terms with never being able to rewind time to get closure for this lost connection. While keeping lingering regret as company is posed as a bad thing, it’s quite the opposite; it’s a functional force of motivation and determination for the future when similar situations arise. Native New Yorker, Emmrose, is a 19-year-old singer, songwriter, and Groove Obsessions Artist with a unique breakout story into the music scene. The artist’s debut album, Hopeless Romantics, was released a week before NYC entered their covid lockdown in 2020. This subsequently meant all of the songs Emmrose recorded with Mike Abiuso at Behind The Curtains Media could not be performed in-person for shows or tours. As opposed to viewing this as a setback, the artist instead saw this as an opportunity to foster a deeper connection with their audience and took to social media to perform their music via weekly live streams. Hopeless Romantics eventually went on to win Best Pop Album in the 2020 WAM Awards. Emmrose’s story serves as a true testament to what unrelenting determination looks like when chasing your dreams. If you’re as captivated by the artist’s willpower and music as much as I am, show them some virtual love in the form of streams, likes, and follows. Written by Giavanna Gradaille FOLLOW EMMROSE:

Photo Credits: Cassi Moon Photography While a no-strings-attached relationship can be fun and exciting, it can become a little tricky when the other person wants something more serious. Why should the situation change if everyone is having fun, right? Sometimes, staying just friends and nothing more is all you want, and that’s okay! Wild Fire’s latest single “Just Friends” is the perfect track to send to that special someone who you’ve been having fun with if you want them to slow down. The song is spunky and perfect for screaming at the top of your lungs. It’s a song that makes you feel young and remember how life is too short to move too fast. While society sometimes makes women feel bad about not wanting a serious committed relationship, the song serves as a reminder that we have control over what we want and who we want, so why should we feel bad? So, if you want to have fun with a song that allows you to be free about what you want, “Just Friends” is the right track for you. The song jumps right in with an image of being young and sneaking out to meet someone. This spontaneous fling the song focuses on serves as a reminder of the joy of youth and staying in the moment, instead of having to worry about the future. In terms of instruments for the verse, they remain simple, but there’s a nice guitar riff that comes in quietly during the second half of the verse, and it adds some nice ambiance to the song. The pre-chorus of the song brings in some drums into the mix that really wake the song up. The vocal performance during this part of the song also becomes much more exciting. Lyrically, this section of the song focuses more on how the secretive aspect of the relationship is what makes it so insatiable. The chorus comes in big with an addictive melody and danceable instrumentals. The chorus makes you want to get up and sing along to the song, and it's where the song truly shines. The second verse keeps this energy and helps build into the second chorus. Songs that are able to build up like this always create such a spectacular feeling for their listeners. The bridge of the song feels a little heavier as the lyrics sort of punch the listeners hard in a nice way. This section really gets you headbanging along. The song ends with a nice little instrumental and we are left with a new anthem. Wild Fire consists of the sibling duo Kelli and Kayla Lutzwig from Houston, Texas. The sisters have been performing together since childhood; however, they’ve been performing as a professional duo since 2016. Their style revolves around that addictive pop-rock sound, while also combining some elements of country. They’ve wowed audiences many times in multiple well-known locations in Houston, such as the Houston Rodeo and White Oak Music Hall. Along with that, Wild Fire has gained quite an amount of success online, having over 250,000 followers across their social media, and doing well on Spotify too. The duo is expected to release more music this year, including a brand-new album. Wild Fire is definitely a duo you want to look out for in the near future. Written By Chantal Charles FOLLOW WILD FIRE:

When you’re going through struggles with your mental health, it is important to have a strong support system. In his powerful pop ballad, “Trust Nobody,” Chris Bates sings about how hard it can be to find one. His past experiences have made him weary about letting people in. At the same time, he does not want to carry the burden alone. I think Bates’s story is one that a lot of people can relate to. It is very brave of him to be vulnerable and use his musical talent to share his struggles. Listeners going through similar experiences will hear his sincere lyrics and know that they’re not alone. Even though this song has a sad mood, I found the instrumentation to be very calming. Some specific elements I enjoyed were the strumming of guitar and Bates’s harmonies. In terms of the lyrics, there are a lot of powerful lines throughout the track such as, “It’s like I’m trapped outside my body, and I don’t know how to get in.” You can really hear the raw emotion in Bates’s voice as he sings these words and similar lines. The powerful lyrics mixed with the calming music was a great combination, as it shows that he’s okay with the sadness. The power on the verses builds and builds until the chorus when Bates declares that he can’t trust himself or anyone else. As a whole, “Trust Nobody” shows that music is the one of the healthiest coping mechanisms for all types of emotions, especially the negative ones. Chris Bates is a pop artist from Auckland, New Zealand. His musical inspirations include Justin Bieber and Charlie Puth. Bates likes to be vulnerable with his listeners when it comes to music. “Used to This” comes off of his 2020 EP, “they don’t know a thing about me.” Similar to “Trust Nobody,” it has a very smooth sound and deals with the all too relatable experience of getting over a breakup. His other song, “17,” comes off the second part of his first EP. It is about being young and learning lessons in love. Bates has done some awesome work already and I can’t wait to hear what else he comes up with! Written By Kelli Dixon FOLLOW CHRIS BATES

Photo Credits: Michelle Chwala “Own Damn Feelings” is a stark and honest look at how a relationship has been running ragged. Lamb captures the pivotal moment between wanting to carry on because of all the work she’s already put into her current interest and the recognition that what’s happening isn’t healthy for herself. Lamb’s ethereal-like voice pierces through the melancholic production, bringing in the transcendent aura of reflection. When you overthink things, every action, word, and feeling to only suit your own idea of who the person is, then the only person you’re really going to hurt is yourself. Relationships are built on trust, and if you can’t learn to trust the other person over your own insecurities, then your feelings will always be hurt. From the smooth ukulele and Bambii’s hauntingly sweet vocals, the song soon changes its tune, introducing beautiful synths and hard-hitting bass. Adding in repeated vocal chops, Bambii’s buttery voice pairs well to create a dreamy atmosphere, conveying the confusing buzz of anxiety perfectly. The angst is real, and the 90s-inspired vintage-style music video adds a raw visual edge, tying all the elements together in a neat bow. Bambii bears her emotions for all to see with her emotional lyrics, keeping the song organic by highlighting the atmosphere over other aspects. A Florida native, understandably, Bambii Lamb’s overall aesthetic can only be described as a daydream. From her ephemeral and wistful music style to adding a sarcastic twist to the trope of conventional teen pop music, Lamb excels at adding pop culture references: from the nostalgia of 80s video game vibes to the meta and honest references towards herself and others. Writing and performing at the young age of 14, once Lamb began working with her producer Zach Rodriguez, she’s only gone up from there on. Releasing two albums over the last four years, Lamb promises big things to come as we break into 2023, with “Own Damn Feelings” only a little taste of a much much larger pie. Written By Megan Cao FOLLOW BAMBII:

Self-love, self-discovery, happiness and independence. These things are extremely important and significant in one’s journey to knowing and finding themselves - apart from relationships. In “ The Great Indoors ”, Juliana Tucker digs deep into her before and after of finding out who she was individually. She tells the story of cutting out distractions from the outside world and going indoors to spend some time alone to work on herself. Sometimes, friendships and relationships can cause you to focus on other people or things that don’t even matter, which distracts you from your purpose, your likes/dislikes, and just your overall growth as a person. And in order to do this, Juliana decided to put herself first, separated and took time for herself. This is also key to enjoying your own company, knowing your true self without influences and being able to know yourself before jumping into friendships and relationships that can sometimes make you forget about prioritizing that. Throughout the entire song, we just hear the piano, but the piano emanates growth as the song goes on and as she realizes who she is. It shows us that this is going to be a story. A process. A journey of growth. We realize this once the piano starts to speed up and raise its pitch when Juliana showcases her growth and sees herself “come alive.” You’ll notice the piano playing slower at the beginning of the song when she questions herself and what she was spending her time doing. She says, “Everyday, losing track of time in here. Is this my life? I don’t know how I got here, everything is unclear.” Afterwards and as the song goes on, she provides details of finding out about what she likes, what she needs, and what she notices more about herself as she continues to prioritize her self-love and discovery. And when this happens, we notice the piano speeding up, and playing at a higher tone. We here Juliana showcasing this, as well as her happiness with lyrics like, “ Open my eyes, enjoy the view ”, “ As I explore the great indoors, I see myself come aliv e”, “ When I’m alone, it hits just right I’m finding what I like ”, and so much more! She now knows who she is independently. She went indoors , away from the outside world, and put herself first. This takes being alone to dig deep and find out who you are. And once she did that, she said, “ Looking back on how much I grew .” It’s only up from here. Be better than who you were yesterday. And that takes going indoors, away from “ Outside distractions, or any shallow attractions .” All that matters, according to Juliana, is “ Just what I do with myself ” The indoors are truly a great thing! Juliana Tucker is a pop singer and song-writer from Los Angeles, California. “ The Great Indoors ” is 1 of 6 songs from her recently released debut EP titled “The Great Indoors”, which was released just a week ago on March 3rd! You may have caught Juliana when she was on American Idol at just 16 years old, where previous judge Steven Tyler told Juliana, “ You have the IT factor .” The 5 other songs included in the EP are, “ Let Me Let Loose ”, “ Fair Warning ”, “ Bad Friends ”, “ Breakup High ”, and “ Alone but Not Lonely .” This EP as a whole captures Juliana’s raw emotions when it comes to discovering herself through the lens of all relationships from romance to friendship. Make sure to check out Juliana Tucker’s new and incredible EP out now on all streaming platforms! Written By Sneet Efrem FOLLOW JULIANA TUCKER:

Though young in years, Carson Ferris delivers some solid advice and introspection with his new single, “Speed Limit.” Carson wrote this song reflecting on what it takes to chase his dreams as a musician on the rise. Throughout the track, Carson looks at life, trying to figure out how much is too much to give up for your dreams. It’s all about managing that stress and finding balance. The song is personal for Carson in many ways as he states, “I don’t always feel this way, but sometimes I do get overwhelmed trying to make it as a musician who also happens to be a kid.” Showcasing Carson’s strong songwriting, “Speed Limit” is filled with great lines giving wise advice like, “Whenever there’s too much in your life, you gotta let go, let go, let go.” Carson’s second 2023 release, “Speed Limit” continues the theme of cars and driving featured in his previous release, “Drive Alone.” In a way, “Speed Limit” and “Drive Alone” fit together as a mini EP, or 2 sides of the same single. Both songs are strong additions to the pop world and are a must-listen for any pop fan. Featuring bright guitar riffs, soaring vocals, and huge symphonic drums, “Speed Limit” is sure to catch the attention of any pop lover. The song is filled with an intense, driving energy, creating a catchy anthem deserving of being played on repeat. Carson’s crisp vocals deliver relatable lyrics throughout the song, making the message authentic and accessible. Though the journey of chasing dreams can be overwhelming, the song’s upbeat composition gives hope that all the sacrifices will be worth achieving your goals. Influenced by some of the biggest names in the industry, including OneRepublic, Ed Sheeran, and the Jonas Brothers, Carson showcases a similar, yet distinctive sound in "Speed Limit" worthy of our attention. At an impressive 13 years old, Carson Ferris has had quite the music career, but he’s just warming up. He is an American pop artist, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter hailing from Provo, Utah. Beginning his music journey at age 6, Carson began learning to play electric guitar. He developed his performing chops by playing and singing in student rock bands at Dave Wilbur’s Rock Lab in Orem, and later with the acclaimed One Voice Children’s Choir. Carson didn’t want to stop making music in 2020 when the world shut down, so he went out on his own. He began recording music in LA and released his first single, “Can’t Be Without You,” collaborating with Trinidad Cardona. In 2021, he won a social media contest, providing Carson with the opportunity to have a video of him singing and dancing in Donny Osmond’s Las Vegas show. Carson has since played in local music festivals, Fork Fest and Buzzards & Bees. He stays busy writing music, working with his producer Mykyl. Following Ferris’ previous single, “Drive Alone,” “Speed Limit” is the second of many to come in 2023. Stay tuned for all the great hits Carson Ferris has lined up for this year! Written By Cheyenne Johnson FOLLOW CARSON FERRIS:

The feeling when you’re being enthralled by someone who’s got you wrapped around their finger can be tempting. Knowing that it’s bad makes it more exciting and harder to resist. It's like you know what they're doing, and you're just allowing them. Natalie’s single, “Evil” is about those temptations when you’re being seduced by their words. It makes you want them more because of the attraction you have that can’t be ignored. The control they have over you is seamless which creates a wave in your mind and body. Your soul is being taken, almost as if they’re the devil. “Evil” has that kind of impact. “Evil” is a haunting and manipulating experience. Natalie pulls you in using vocal chops to create a sexy and moody sensation. The dark pop soundscape puts you in a hypnotic state with the chilling bells at the start and it hits you with a bass that takes charge. The percussion in this track has an eerie sound contrasted with her seductive lyrics and soothing ad libs. The way Natalie sings are irresistible, and she knows she’s able to get through with the other person. Her voice creates an alluring interest to captivate the listener’s attention. It makes you feel mesmerized by the way she performed. Natalie came into the music scene in the middle of 2018 with her debut EP “Shameful” with four bangers. Since then, she’s released more songs in that year leading up to 2023. Her music blends with alternative R&B production, and she describes it as anti-genre music. Her music featured on popular Spotify playlists such as New Music Friday, Fresh Finds, Teardrop, and Alternative R&B. She’s earned herself over 100k monthly listeners on Spotify. She’s now shifted her focus to writing, producing, and releasing standalone tracks. She’s definitely an artist you wouldn’t want to miss out on! Written By Lyndsey Cheng FOLLOW NATALIE:

Photo credit: Tristian Parks “Baby Come Back”, Thomasina’s latest release, is a true “instant classic”. Between the catchy lyrics and the unforgettably melodic beat it only gets better with each listen. Thomasina expresses a consistent internal debate on old romance and its value. She undeniably misses the subject she sings to, but recognizes the harm they have done to her and will likely do again if she lets them back into her life. Their memory burns in her mind, but as she says “knew you’d burn me down one night” she creates the sense that she would be ablaze regardless. The sentiment she ponders throughout “Baby Come Back” is whether it is better to be in pain with or without them. And as the title alludes to, she decides with. At its core, this is a song for anyone who misses anyone. It’s a general subject, and yet, Thomasina manages to make it feel personal and intimate. The song begins with a sort of mechanical sound backed by a static version of the music, then a click, before the song picks up. The sounds of tangible music here, a record or cd player for example, are small but incredibly reflective of Thomasina’s message. This is something she holds on to, something she’s said, or heard, a million times and yet it plays again. She’s restless, as expressed by what we hear next. “Dreams of you are the reason I wake up, I try to fall back to sleep but I’m stuck” her voice is crisp and introduces the listener to the high quality found in the remainder of the song. The lyrics that follow are poetically rhythmic, following a structure that is in sync with the beat. It is almost asking for participation, impossible to resist singing along with after one listen, but this is only her introduction. It is her chorus, in which Thomasina’s euphonious, perfect, voice repeats again and again “baby come back” which is truly captivating. After the first chorus, she is lost in her thoughts of her subject. Old photos, their smile, their mind. Though it is clear they hurt her, she offers them nothing but compliments. The song seems to end with the same plea, “baby come back to me”, but as the music disappears the listener can hear one last whisper of “come back”. It is details such as this that make “Baby Come Back” such an endearing and dissectible song, Thomasina’s creative ability in production and songwriting is displayed beautifully in every piece of it. Thomasina began making music at only ten years old and has been expanding on her prodigal talent ever since. Following every aspect of the songwriting process, she studied audio production at Northern Vermont University, working towards her ability to be a self-sufficient creator. In 2018, she released her first single “You Don’t Deserve This”, opening her up to her current style of pop music. This and her other singles have been largely reflective of her personal experience and emotions. But “Baby Come Back”, which she began producing two years ago, is different. In this single, she explores her storytelling ability by creating a character to narrate the song and focusing it around a convincing, but actually fabricated, breakup. With such new approaches I’ll definitely be coming back to see what else Thomasina has in store for us. Written By Hailey Schap FOLLOW THOMASINA:

Congratulations on the release of your new single "Be The One"! I am so beyond impressed! What is the story behind this track? And can you take us through the production of it? Kevin: Thank you so much for the kind words, Sarah! The song is a story about a tarnished and adulterous relationship. It takes us through the multi-dimensional emotions and insecurities surrounding the situation. The lyrics outline some of the bizarre places your mind can go to during such adversity. Initially, I approached the song as a guitar ballad, but the delivery of the song's meaning would be too superficial. I wanted the production to evoke a sense of frustration, desperation, as well as recklessness - not just slow pondering. I think I ultimately achieved that by mixing different genres that had various roles in conveying the meaning of the lyrics. You can hear punk-rock and dance-pop influences, as well as elements from guitar-ballad, classical music and early Charli XCX. What inspired you to make the transition from playing classical music on the piano and cello to the production side in the electronic genre? Kevin: While studying classical music at a young age, I experienced what felt like an extensive amount of competitiveness and elitism - which is actually embedded into the history of classical music at its core. I had always wondered what the world outside of classical music was like, where you can just freely express yourself for the sake of creating art and not conformed to any societal standards. I started listening to electronic music during my teenage years, and I felt like the music was highly expressive in its own way. Being able to design your own instrument with a unique timbre and manipulating samples into something that's never been heard before - these things were all inaccessible in classical music. What did you find was the hardest part of breaking into the music industry? Kevin: Being an independent artist continues to be a challenge. There are many intricate things to know, and I had to learn many the hard way. I've done everything alone for years and learnt not to depend on others. It'll be nice to eventually get some help from a major label. I mean, if Beyoncé would take me under her queen bee wings, I wouldn't complain. How did your collab with JVCQUI come along? The two of you working together was a perfect match! Kevin: We had been friends for a while and had been talking about collaborating on a song together. I feel like we give off pure crackhead energy when we're together. Be The One was conceived when we put that energy into a song. Around the time, we had both been heartbroken, coincidentally, by boys both named Christian. We bonded over that and put some of our experiences in the lyrics. Thank you, Christians, for your service. The hook line, "Is it selfish of me if I just wanna be the one?" popped into my head one day, and I thought it was an interesting question that carried a heavy sentiment. When I brought it into the studio with JVCQUI and our close friend Seetali Mack, all the melodies and lyrics just flowed out of us so naturally. We wrote so much during that session; we were just having fun and using our imagination. More than half of what we wrote ended up being cut out - including a queer, ménage à trois narrative and a bloodshed confrontation at the end. We joke that we could make a 10-minute version of this song as Taylor Swift did with All Too Well. If you could go on tour with any artist, who would you pick and why? Kevin: My dream is to open for Krewella. They were (and continue to be) my musical heroes growing up and rescued me from classical music. Although if I met them in person, I would probably respectfully pass out. Opening for David Bowie would also be cute, but there are certain limitations. What can we expect from you next? After listening to some of the work you put out so far, I'm dying to see what's coming in the future! Kevin: Please don't die, Sarah. I'm putting out my album this year, which I've worked really hard on. It'll touch on themes surrounding escapism and grief, as well as some subject matters that I've never talked about in my songs before. Also, more content, more music videos, and more shows! Interviewed By Sarah Curry FOLLOW KEVIN:

Do you deal with feeling overwhelmed by the amount of things you have to be responsible for on a daily basis? In ”Constant Static Noise” by Elektric Animals, the vocalist sings about feeling as though there are surrounded by chaos and that everything around them feels like a sensory overload. The singer specifies that a partner is the reason for the constant buzzing in their head, however, he is so devoted to this person, that he welcomes the distraction. The angsty lyrics and the singer's moody tone are kept light with the fun melody and upbeat instrumental that brings a refreshing vibe to the track. Altogether, this single has a wicked sound that has revived 90s alternative grunge. The song begins slightly distorted as though you are listening to it from another room until you are transported into the full sound. The single has a funky synth and bass that complements the melancholic lyrics of the verse. The bridge is where the vocalist and guitarist shine with an intense and impactful few chords as well as the emphasis on the singer's vocals. In the final chorus, the singer is joined by harmonized layered vocals which ends the single on a phenomenal note. Overall, you need to add this track to your next playlist because it is a catchy song that you will be stuck in your head and playing on repeat. Elektric Animals is a Denver-based band that consists of keyboardist Will Hubert, bassist Jerrid Vans, drummer Eric Everhart, guitarist Oscar Jara, and vocalist Nick Sanders. The members began making waves in early 2018 for their 90s post-grunge sound, releasing their first single titled, “Obsessive”. Since their debut, the band has released a slew of singles and one EP named “Chanels”, which aligns with the group's cool alternative vibe. Although Elektric Animals has not yet released an album, they have amassed over 2,000 monthly listeners on Spotify and have close to 100,000 streams on one of their most popular singles, “Come Clean”. Written By Stephanie Berning FOLLOW ELEKTRIC ANIMALS:

Auti’s “Greed” unapologetically calls out the upper-echelon society for their money hungry ways. Some people will do anything to look like they are of the wealthiest elite, and they’ll use every last penny to persuade a false persona of prosperity. It’s like spending thousands of dollars to keep a manicured lawn while the paint is chipping in your kitchen. As long as the people who pass your house think you’re well-to-do, it’s easy to ignore the crumbling walls inside. There’s that age-old-saying, “money talks, wealth whispers,” and that is the basis of frustration in Auti’s new hit song. People get a little change in their pockets, and think they immediately have to show for it, with something flashy and opulent nonetheless. In a world full of instant fame and overnight success, it’s perplexing to think how little of that money goes to a good cause. Along with catchy lyrics and lively music, Auti touches on such an important topic of using fame and fortune to better mankind. You can’t help but get up and get loud from the moment “Greed” begins. The song is reminiscent of a movie when people have finally had enough, and they decide to fight for themselves because no one else is going to, and we’re left with nothing but anarchy and chaos, but that’s when people finally get the message and society begins to change. Auti is determined to use her platform for good. She uses her music as a vehicle for change and a positive impact for her audience and the world. She proudly proclaims that she won’t let greed define her. It’s refreshing to see an artist call out society, and with this captivating, dynamic song, people are sure to not only hear her, but truly listen and make a change. Auti is an up-and-coming singer/songwriter who has a deep passion for speaking about mental health and changing the narrative. She gives people a safe space within her music, and she is using her platform to make a stand and influence the world. Auti is a nationwide Mental Health Ambassador, and she draws on personal struggles and past experiences to inspire her music, and she wants to engrain a message of hope in her audience. She is the embodiment of resilience, and in the face of adversity, she wants her listeners to know they are not alone, and they can endure anything. Auti first rose to stardom when her cover of “Shallow” from A Star Is Born went viral. She has accumulated many fellow change-hungry fans across her social media and streaming platforms, and she continues to release new music with a fresh outlook and diverse instrumentation. Auti’s raw talent, refreshing vulnerability, and enthusiasm for the underdog makes her the voice of her generation, and we feel greedy to keep her all to ourselves. Written By Grace Chapman FOLLOW AUTI: