Have you ever had a person stuck in your head? In “Tattoo in My Brain”, AIRBEAR details having an ex who was the one that got away. The singer describes as though the person is tattooed in his head, permanent and constant. Now that his ex is gone all he can do is reminisce over their past memories. The vocalist contemplates if their former partner is also thinking about when they were together, before he comes to the resolution that he will always think of their past. Although the topic of the song is a little melancholic, the fun and catchy beat keeps the single light. Overall, this is a vibrant song that you will have stuck in your head as soon as you play it - just like a tattoo! The single begins with low synths that blend beautifully with the singer’s low and slightly raspy voice. As the chorus approaches, the beat fastens before an electric melody starts. A standout moment on the track would be the bridge and interlude where the funky and intoxicating melody is highlighted. During the bridge, the instrumentals fade and the vocalist shows off his stunning deep voice before the playful and lively beat returns. After the final chorus, the beat continues and then it fades with the final lyrics, “Like a tattoo in my brain” emphasizing the song’s meaning. Ultimately this is an incredible track with unforgettable lyrics and a groovy beat. AIRBEAR is an artist from Sacramento, California. The musician felt inspired to write his first song after watching his favorite TV show ” Seinfeld “. He records produces and writes his music at his home studio. The vocalist released his debut single in April 2021 titled, “Kings and Queens” which has a light electric indie pop sound. Since his first track, he has released three songs including “Tattoo in My Brain”. Although he has only released a few singles, AIRBEAR has close to 700 monthly listeners and over 18,000 listens on his song “Wake up and Find” on Spotify. “Wake up and Find” is an upbeat and electric indie pop bop. Altogether, AIRBEAR is an up-and-coming artist that you need to be on the look out for. Written By Stephanie Berning FOLLOW AIRBEAR:

I am in love with your new single “Flannel”! As someone who recently moved away from home, your incredible lyrics and storytelling was so moving! What are you hoping people who listen to this new single take away from it? Sydney: This song in a nutshell is about growing up - one of the most complicated, beautiful, exciting and heartbreaking things to do! This song is about recognizing that people (yourself included) can, will, and should change, and moving through the nostalgic emotions that come with that truth. One of the bigger life moments that can come with growing up is the decision to leave home, wherever that may be. For me, growing up in Maine I always felt a push to leave home and explore other people/places, but at the same time felt such a gravitational pull to the people, the way of life, and the version of myself that often felt most authentic "back home." My hope, always, is that people will hear my music and feel that a part of them is heard or understood. I hope Flannel wraps my listeners up in a warm hug and lets them know it's okay to stumble through all the emotions that come with growing up. Can you take us through your songwriting process? And do you have any tips you’d like to pass on to aspiring musicians looking to start writing their own work? Sydney: I would identify myself as a songwriter before anything else, meaning my music often starts with lyrics. I also don't typically designate time to songwriting, but rather when inspiration strikes, that becomes my designated time. My notes app is FULL of random lines and lyrics, as well as fully flushed out songs. I'm a big runner and find that my runs are often interrupted by a thought or line that I love so much that I have to stop and write it down! I would say to anyone writing music that the magic happens when you are honest and tell your own truth. That's when music becomes the most authentic in my opinion. It's a vulnerable thing to do but it is oh so freeing! What is your current most played song? The song you belt while driving or sing in the shower! Sydney: I can NOT stop listening to Kelsea Ballerini's EP 'Rolling up the Welcome Mat,' This collection of songs was so incredibly raw and honest which is all I aspire to be as a songwriter. Mountain with a View and Penthouse I particularly enjoy screaming in the car :) I know you’re from New England and home means a lot to you, so what are your favorite things to do or places to visit when you’re home? Anywhere you’d recommend? Sydney: I am so biased toward New England LOL - I absolutely adore the "simple" life that comes with backroads, local restaurants, knowing your neighbor and being surrounded by nature. I love hiking and camping; there's nothing like cracking a few local IPAs, getting away from technology and sleeping under the stars (I am definitely biased towards the craft beer scene in New England, too). What do you hope to one day achieve in your music career? Hopefully one day you can look back at this knowing you accomplished just that :) Sydney: I just really want to create music that resonates with people. It sounds simple but I know how much certain artists and songs have picked me up and moved me through both difficult and joyous times. I'd love to grow an audience base that knows I am going to give them something honest and hopefully validate emotions for them. And to Noah Kahan wherever you are, I'd love to write a song with you. What can we expect from you next? Your music really does feel like a “warm and inviting” hug and I can’t wait for you to release more! Sydney: Thank you!! I'm so glad you feel that way (and hope others do too)! I am releasing four songs over the first half of 2023, and I would describe them as an ode to your 20s. They cover themes of heartbreak, nostalgia, estrangement... all things I've encountered in this decade and I'm sure others have too. I didn't always have an outlet for hard times I went through, but I'm finding my own healing through revisiting these moments. And while I tend to write more "emotional" songs, my next song after Flannel is as happy as they come!! It's about finding the one, which I feel so lucky to have found. It has made all the hard times worth it. It's a party and I can't wait to release it! Interviewed By Sarah Curry FOLLOW SYDNEY:

Some people are so eager to be loved that they lose sight of themselves. These people absorb and mirror their love interest or partner’s entire being to the extent of self-neglect. This absorption starts small; you adopt their hobbies, favorite cuisines, and maybe even some of their attire. But then you begin adopting their worldview, aspirations, and needs. Your emotional state falls to the wayside in this unhealthy pursuit of romantic love. If you don’t know anyone like this in your life, then you might be this person. Or, the third option, you’re recovering from being this person. "Fake My Feelings" by Ponette and featuring Torine reflect this third option. Listen to "Fake My Feelings" (ft. Torine) by Ponette here. “Fake My Feelings” is an Electro-Pop single that showcases the self-reflection we go through post-breakup as a part of the recovery process. It’s a confessional that’s told through a specific order: the verse acts as an admission, the pre-chorus is the self-loathing that’s experienced while mirroring, and the chorus is the introspection that provides moments of clarity. The song’s opening shrouds listeners in dreamy synths and heavy, electronic drums to put listeners into a contemplative frame of mind. The first verse that’s dropped is an admission of excessive eagerness: “He says he’s all about aesthetics / Well, I guess I am too, then / And I don’t care about what they think / I’ll do anything to please you”. This is an example of how absorption plays out. Then, the self-loathing follows up in the pre-chorus. Within it, it’s revealed to listeners that they ultimately “hate” themselves for behaving this way, but they can’t help it because they think it’ll get them closer to being loved. The chorus then cuts through with our introspection. While the guitar-laden instrumentation soars in the background, they begin to question why they play into this act when it’s known to cause confusion later down the road. Even remarking that it makes them lose the ability to recognize their own emotional needs and desires. Most importantly, though, they’ll never know if the romantic connection they find themselves in will ever be “real” since they suppressed their own identity to mirror the partner’s. The song then slows back down to the catchy melody that it began with to deliver an admission of awareness in the third verse; behaving this way is much more comfortable than revealing yourself for who you are. If the partner rejects you while mirroring, they’re rejecting the image of themselves that you’re projecting. But if they reject you without the mirroring, they’re rejecting you – and that’s a hard reality to cope with. After another confessional sequence is fulfilled, we come to a bridge filled with light-hearted synths and thoughts on mirroring. It ultimately makes them feel like their sense of self is nonexistent within the connection. In cases like this, altruism gets taken to a whole new level; in being selfless and overly invested in the partner, we begin to neglect our emotional needs and in turn, ourselves. Ponette and Torine are Norwegian singers and songwriters with similar backgrounds. Both came from smaller communities that valued the façade of good appearances over well-being. Which, I think, makes the discographies of the two artists all the more poignantly impactful for listeners to consume. Over the years, Ponette has gained both local and international recognition for their dark, electronic-pop singles since the release of their 2021 debut album, Nude. Currently, Ponette is working on their upcoming album, Part I, where “Fake My Feelings” is a little taste of what’s to be expected on there. Meanwhile, Torine has been making music since 2019, with their debut EP, UNHOLY, being released in 2022. The EP serves as an illustrative extension of Torine’s past and present. If you’ve enjoyed this introspective trip as much as I have, show the artists some virtual love in the form of streams, likes, and follows. Written by Giavanna Gradaille FOLLOW PONETTE: FOLLOW TORINE:

We all have trouble sleeping sometimes; it’s one of the most frustrating things. You’re stuck there lying in bed, looking around in your room in the middle of the cold, dark night unable to fall asleep. Having a person by your side, specifically a lover to sleep next to you is an ideal situation. That shift can be difficult when they’re no longer there, especially if you were used to it. Jack Vallier’s single, “Insomnia” talks about the struggles of sleeping after a breakup and learning to accept it. Thinking back to when you used to have that significant other by your side and being able to fall asleep in their arms makes you envy your past self. But now, it’s only a memory. Jack Vallier’s “Insomnia” has a soft, melodic soundscape accompanied by his gentle and beautiful vocals. The passion in his tone creates an impact for the listener to feel his soul with his meaningful lyrics. The emotional lines, “I was in love with her / Now I got insomnia,” are captured perfectly to emphasize that feeling of loss and loneliness. His singing is filled with raw emotion that emphasizes his message to the listener. It helps us understand the importance of Jack's words. The tempo picks up in the second chorus along with Jack’s voice increasing in notes to assist the meaning of the track; this change highlights the suffering of having insomnia and longing of the other person. The instrumental towards the outro is slightly upbeat mixed with a dreamy ambience to showcase the end of the song and the drift off to bed. Jack Vallier is singer/songwriter from Bournemouth who now lives in London. He has amassed over 40 million streams on Spotify with his first few EPs. His track, “Rebekah” has been featured on BBC Radio 1 as Tune of the Week. He then went on tour supporting Dermot Kennedy across the UK and Europe performing over 40 shows. Jack’s song “Insomnia” was his exciting return after being diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome. After the release, he will present a bi-monthly songwriting showcase night, “Show The Credits” which starts on April 4th at The Camden Club; FJ Law, Sfven, Sody and Lauren Aquilina will join him in the show. Make sure to check Jack Vallier out! Written By Lyndsey Cheng FOLLOW JACK VALLIER:

Congratulations on the release of "Hold Me Tight" ! What was your favorite part about creating this song? Robin T: Thank you so much! Creating the beat with Nashville producer Alex Bonyata was awesome. The final melodic line that we added created a groovy vibe that I immediately fell in love with. You grew up in Ireland but have been in Nashville for the past four years. How do you think growing up in Ireland shaped your music taste or approach to music? Robin T: : I think that Irish music contains a lot of emotion and often has meaning behind the lyricism. My songwriting style has been influenced by this in terms of writing songs from past experiences that can hopefully connect with fans as well. This song has been described as a "Nashville love song." Can you talk about how your time in Nashville has influenced you? Robin T: The lyrics for this song are inspired by a relationship that I had in Nashville. The line ‘I met a girl from Hermitage’ in the second verse makes this clear, as Hermitage is a suburb in Nashville. The city is also a haven for songwriting and you can hear original music in a multitude of bars. I feel as though being constantly enveloped in this environment has helped me grow as an artist. Who are your biggest musical influences? Robin T: Justin Bieber is definitely my biggest musical influence, his passion and growth over the years have been an inspiration. I also love Shawn Mendes and Luther Vandross. I think that they both sing effortlessly and I am constantly learning from these individuals. This is your debut single! How does it feel to have it out in the world for people to listen to? Artist: I know! It feels awesome. I’ve been dreaming about this moment for a long time and I’m proud of the result. Sometimes you wish the process of getting more and more people to listen to your music will be sped up, but I’m learning that patience pays off and your quality will shine. What can listeners look forward to from you this year? Robin T: Hopefully... My debut EP. I definitely have a lot of songs in store, but I want to get it right for my audience first. Listeners - keep up this year because it’s going to be a great one! Interviewed By Tessa Brainard FOLLOW ROBIN T:

Lewis Knaggs has released a beautiful and touching song honoring his fathers passing this year. This song highlights important moments in Lewis’s life where his father was there for him, following through different ages that he had made an impact on young Lewis. He sings through these touching memories with soft rock passion. Between the lines you can feel the pain and the healing that has come from writing and releasing this song. The song feels therapeutic, releasing all of these memories to the world to express the life that he had, and thought he would continue living with his father by his side. His words peacefully drift you to look into a window of the life Lewis had with his father and now how he will navigate the world without him. The soft strum of the guitar acts as a guide through this ballad that tangles of love, loss and growth. The gentle pound of the drum can begin to act as heartbeat, feeding the song with as much emotion as possible. In the height of the song, we can hear the pain in Lewis's voice. It feels so real as if we are watching these meaningful memories right next to him. This song feels warm and intimate, like a hug that you didn't know was possible. Lewis has a way with sound, capturing the compassion with his words and tone. The use of the guitar seems authentic and human, matching and perfectly and intertwining with his vocals. Lewis Knaggs is a London based talent. He has a successful career in cinematography, direction and music. Lewis has 16 Indie Rock songs that are released for you to stream, with the newest addition of My Father. He writes and sings from the heart, giving listeners his gift of raw storytelling. His passion for music started at a young age, hearing influential songs from his parents. His mother is from Whales and father from the United States, allowing for a range of music to grow up around. Go listen to My Father now and remember, “Long live the memory of Christopher Knaggs, the legend” Lewis Knaggs. Written By Cate Schnoebelen FOLLOW LEWIS KNAGGS:

In the course of our lives, we construct connections with loved ones, friends, and romantic partners. Relationships, on the other hand, can also become toxic, trying to remind us of all the pain we convey from the mental images that plague our minds. However, Joost Lamèris' new hit song "Remember" assists people who are haunted by their previous and current toxic situations. Remember is an incredibly well-written song about letting go of previous toxic relationships that controlled your mind, heart, and soul and breaking free from those chains. This electro-pop instrumental, combined with Joost's lovely, harmonizing voice, gives the impression of gliding through the air, free of worries and cares. The lyric "how to let go" is repeated. The repeated lyric "how to let you go" and the final words "I let you go" tie the song's story together as the person or Joost finally let go of the past. The song's meaning is that by breaking the loop we confide in ourselves, and we can find peace within ourselves. I strongly recommend this song to anyone who is dealing with these issues. "Remember" is a song that you can hear all the time, and it was created with great care and emotion. It's a slow, electro-pop ballad. The use of reverb flows the smooth, slow-tempo song. Despite the theme of toxic relationships and letting go, the lyrics remain soft, soothing, and flowing. The music video is beautifully produced and depicts the symbolism sung in the song. A stylish video with each of his outfits fits with the overall vibe of the song. Overall, the music and the video production are fantastic and they ought to be added to your playlist. Joost Lamèris is a Dutch singer-songwriter who began playing the violin, piano, and guitar at a young age. He began singing and writing songs, and his dreams became a reality. His mellow vibes, powerful lyrics, and a blend of indie and pop create a chill song that draws listeners in. He sings about mental health, love, contentment, and self-doubt, among other things. Joost Lamèris is a fantastic singer who sings from the heart. It is without a doubt a gifted songwriter and a fantastic singer. Make sure you're listening to "Remember" if you're looking for a chill, powerful song. Written By ShatteredSoul Follow Joost Lam éris

Photo Credit: Brett Wood (Instagram: @liminaltart) Some breakups can stop us completely in our tracks. They feel as though a piece of us has gone missing. Bella Jane’s new single “Dancing On My Own” perfectly captures the overwhelming and interchanging feelings of loneliness, healing and heartbreak that we face before reaching acceptance. When stuck in a toxic relationship, the fear of losing someone you know so intimately can conceal the reality that you're not meant for each other. “Dancing On My Own” communicates the necessary steps of healing, growth, reflection and self-love. Bella Jane’s heart wrenching lyricism successfully portrays the seemingly unending longing for your lost love. For instance, the line “Now I’m dancing to a sad song, wonder where we went wrong, everything reminds me of you”, conveys our relatable tendency to retreat into sadness and overthink our hardships. Bella Jane's beautiful voice and meaningful lyrics make "Dancing On My Own" a touching track, detailing the inner-battles faced during a break-up. “Dancing On My Own” is introduced with sweet guitar strumming. The single provides a simple and light listening experience, with Bella Jane’s airy, high-pitched vocals and subtle rasp. The song is spiced up with hypnotizing harmonies and touches of guitar string noise. Intricate vocal layering adds monumental depth to the track, with different pitches and vocalizations crossing over each other and blending together to create a magical final product. Bella's voice can be described as no less than mesmerizing, transporting audiences into a dream world. "Dancing On My Own" is an excellent showcase of her impressive vocal range, with delicate soprano vocal runs and low-pitched powerful notes. Bella Jane is a talented rising artist with the musical experience, vocals and song-writing ability to reach great heights as she expands her discography. Based in Brisbane, Australia, Bella Jane is pop artist and passionate songwriter. Bella has a deep love for the songwriting process, the piecing together of differing musical elements to create a final track. That love has grown exponentially since she started writing for local artists. Bella Jane’s debut single, “Light On” was released in 2021 and has surpassed over 41k streams on Spotify alone. “Light On” is another catchy pop track, but with more R&B inspiration, with the inclusion of deeper vocals and powerful belts. In 2022, Bella released “Still Be Friends” which showcases breathy vocals and a more indie-pop vibe. Bella Jane can be discovered on the Spotify editorial playlist, “Fresh Finds AU & NZ” which has over 10k likes. She is also featured on “Best Pop Playlist”, a public playlist curated by Virmedius with over 10k likes. Bella has the kind of ethereal and angelic voice that anyone could admire. Luckily for fans, Bella Jane is hosting a “Dancing On My Own” single launch concert with special guest, Lottie McLeod, for an evening of indie and acoustic pop at The Junk Bar in Brisbane on March 24th. Written By Julia Hooper FOLLOW BELLA JANE:

What are you going to do? Cry about it? Yes, that’s exactly what we’re going to do. The industry is the wild west at times, highly competitive and downright unfair. No matter how hard you work, it seems like you'll never get the recognition you deserve. That pain can eat you alive. Don’t let it. It’s good to let out those emotions and even throw yourself the biggest pity party anyone has ever seen; And what party doesn’t have music? Crybaby by Mia Mormino is the pity party anthem of the year. Mia fully embraces the anger and tears of feeling unrecognized and unloads them into this unapologetic dance-pop phenomenon. Throwing a pity party is warranted when all you see is shitty people winning. Just like the rest of us, Mia is tired of it and Crybaby is the product of her tantrum. This girl is authentic. Her songs touch certain parts of you that many artists can’t. The classic fight song anthem isn’t her speed, though sometimes we need a banger to get us on our feet Crybaby flips the script and lets you know bad bitches cry too. The track is like a peep into Mia’s diary. Whining about what you want is usually kept behind closed doors but Mia takes the door off its hinges. The lyrics are only a fraction of what makes this track so outstanding. The instrumental has a startling and alluring blend of organic and electronic beats that capture the ear. The first chorus is explosive; it punches through the mellow heartbeat of the drums that back the first verse and pre-chorus and intensely shocks the system. From there you are primed for the hard-hitting rhythms Mia presents in the following verses. The production is clean and crisp, bringing forth the club beats that no one can sit still to. The breakdown at the end of the song will have you in a chokehold. Until this point, the strings are used as a barrier between verse and chorus. The last 36 seconds of the song bring these elements together in a unique and enchanting way. It’s emotional and danceable. Mia Mormino is an L.A. Native who wears her heart on her sleeve. Mia has worked hard to get to the place she is today and uses all the emotions from her journey to write relatable and unapologetic bangers. Her music is never confined to one genre, she is constantly playing with and even bending the rules of what genre is. Crybaby is just one of the instances where Mia pours her soul into her work and comes out with gold. Ironically, this song is about her frustrations with being underappreciated but this track is getting her just what she craves. Crybaby is a certified banger and It’s getting a lot of attention. Mia is slowly but surely getting the recognition she deserves and it won’t be long before she is a household name. Written By Kaiana Lee FOLLOW MIA:

photo credit: Josh Fahmi The feeling that the person you love is slipping through your fingertips is viscerally and poetically expressed through "Be The One." On the latest single from singer/songwriter/producer, Kevin Silvester, the song itself sounds as though you're falling right through it. The dazzling collaborative single between Silvester and JVCUI blends modern electro-pop with grimy club grit. The first verse whirls around JVCUI's emotive vocals and vivid lyrical imagery. The pulsing synths and dancepop beats submerge the scene in a murky darkness. When the stunning chorus breaks through, the waves of distortion and retro synths storm through like a futuristic car flying down the coast during a midnight rainstorm. It's as awe-striking as it is intoxicating. The two singers' voices blend and contrast beautifully as they trade lines over the instrumental peak. In the final chorus, JVCUI uses her voice like a synth backdrop to Kevin Silverster's singing; it's a fireworks combination . The single smartly juxtaposes vivid imagery against direct confessional lyrics. JVCUI sings of guilt and restrictiveness, frozen memories and fake smiles. There's an evocative and unsettling blur between resentment and desperation. Silvester's voice morphs synthetically as he begs, "Don't let me go / I don't wanna ever be alone." There's a sense that these pleas are the fluorescent undercurrent of isolation destabilizing "Be The One." The desire to cling closer is tantalizingly coated in razor-sharp melody, JVCUI's voice twisting at the words as she sings "Is it selfish of me if I just wanna be the one / That you dream of night." After getting swept up by its vortex, the outcome is hauntingly uncertain. Melbourne-based Kevin Silvester is a singer/songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist, and DJ. His journey to becoming the impressive electronic act he is today began at the age of eleven, when he began to write music as a classically-trained pianist and cellist. Silvester released his debut single in 2019, "On Your Mind." Since, he's collaborated with many artists, releasing singles towards an upcoming debut album. The album, titled Sleepwalker , is thematically centered on "escapism, introspection, and grief." It's already accumulated over three million streams ahead of release. "Be The One" released alongside an excellent music video featuring Silvester and JVCQUI. Written By Andy Mockbee FOLLOW Kevin Silvester:

GAYLE holds nothing back in her fiery new single, “everybody hates me”. She wrote the track during a point in her life where she felt she was being scrutinized for every little thing, and people were tearing her apart just for cruelty’s sake. Rather than drowning in the negative comments, she used them as a sense of empowerment. She realized that “when everyone hates you, you may as well like yourself and do what you want.” GAYLE took these wicked thoughts that people have about her and twisted them into fuel for her self-confidence. In the first verse, she tells her haters, “Try your best but you can’t phase me//I live my life like everybody hates me.” These two lines introduce the listener to her carefree attitude and impressive ability to ignore those who want to tear her down. Then, in the first half of the chorus, Gayle allows the lyrics to be more vulnerable. She sings, “Life’s a bitch and I’m not surprised// If you read my mind, you’d probably cry//I do it myself all the time.” However, in the second half of the chorus, she switches back with the lyrics: “Life’s a bitch and she’s cool with me// I’ll let it be, hard world to please// I live my life like everybody hates me.” The two halves of the chorus are direct parallels of one another. She initially admits that these hurtful comments have cut her deep in the past, and she reminds listeners that she is only human. But then, she rises above the callousness and chooses to live her life to please only herself, not anyone else. This song is not only relevant to GAYLE’s life, but to her millions of listeners that have undergone undeserved animosity in their own lives. It empowers them to pick themselves up, dust themselves off, and continue to be their true, authentic selves. “everybody hates me” is an angsty single that perfectly captures the pop-punk genre while highlighting GAYLE’s outstanding songwriting. The track kicks off with an electric guitar feedback sound that immediately provides the punk rock vibe. Quickly after, GAYLE begins singing and her voice is backed by the bass drum. After a few measures, the drumsticks count the beat and the production explodes, further enhancing the punk rock atmosphere. The bass guitar utilizes an intense fuzz sound effect that adds a great amount of distortion to the track. At the end of the verse, GAYLE whispers the hook: “everybody hates me,” before the song switches gears in the chorus. At this point, the song takes a sudden twist with only a guitar chord progression paired with her voice. In the second half of the chorus, the bass sneaks into the background, enhancing the dynamic of this chord progression. Throughout the track, the production alternates with each verse and the chorus. When the bridge hits, the instruments mute, bringing the focus solely on GAYLE’s flawless vocals. After a few measures, the full production returns to finish out the bridge and provide one final passionate chorus. GAYLE closes the song out with a lighthearted laugh and voices in the background saying, “okay, cool, okay.” This ends the track with the nonchalant attitude that the lyrics throughout the song held, showing that even in the studio, GAYLE was having the time of her life and focusing on her happiness. “everybody hates me” is a cutthroat track that accentuates GAYLE’s unmistakable talent while telling the haters she is better without them. Taylor Gayle Rutherfurd, better known as GAYLE, is an 18-year-old pop singer-songwriter. In 2021, she signed with Atlantic Records and released her 3x Platinum single, “abcdefu”. Quickly the song went viral on TikTok and Instagram, gaining her a significant following on social media. Her hit single peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and earned the number one spot in multiple international countries, including the United Kingdom and Germany. The massive success resulted in her earning a Grammy Awards Song of the Year nomination, a Billboard Music Award nomination, and two MTV Video Music Award nominations. In March 2022, she released her debut EP, a study of the human experience volume one, which included “abcdefu”. In October 2022, she released her follow-up EP, a study of the human experience volume two. Then in December 2022, she released a special EP, a study of the human experience volume two and a half, which included unique remixes of songs from both EPs. Now, GAYLE is about to embark on her craziest adventure yet. On March 17th, 2023, she will be the first supporting act on opening night in Glendale, AZ for Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, along side Paramore. She is scheduled to open for Swift on 15 dates throughout the tour, including closing night in Los Angeles. She is also scheduled to be a special guest on the European leg of P!NK’S Summer Carnival Tour, kicking off on June 7th, 2023. Written By Karlee Skipper FOLLOW GAYLE:

I feel like shy and quiet people are misunderstood sometimes. People who meet them may think they don’t want to talk, so they end up being ignored. In reality though, the shy people have a lot to say. It just takes a little more time for them to open up. I know this because I am a shy person, but I have a close knit group of friends that I can let loose with and be myself around. In “loner,” the title track to their new EP, joan talks about finding this type of connection in a romantic light. Even though my relationships are different, I find it very easy to relate to the story of this song and I think a lot of other listeners will too. My favorite part of this song was the instrumentation.The guitar, drums, and back-up vocals made the track sound like a nostalgic 2000’s boy band song. As for the lyrics, they played a big part in making the song catchy. I think this was because of the repetition of certain lines on the verses. For instance, the line, “all in my head” is repeated near the beginning of the first verse. Additionally, I liked that the song had a storytelling quality. In the beginning, the lyrics talk about how the singer himself is a loner. In the last chorus, the song switches point of view and we find out that the other person feels the same way. It was very heartwarming and I liked how everyone got a happy ending. joan is a two man duo based out of Arkansas. Since releasing their first single in 2021, they have accumulated 150 million streams from across the globe! Their catchy pop melodies need to be on your pick-me-up playlist. They have a lot of tracks about navigating life and love. If you need recommendations, check out “flowers,” another song off of their new EP. It is about the very relatable situation of coming to terms with a breakup. In contrast, “nervous,” is about how hard it is to be in front of a crush. If you want to see them in person, they will be heading out on a U.S tour in May! Check out their socials below for more information. Written By Kelli Dixon FOLLOW JOAN