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Bazzi is back and better than ever with his new single, “Miss America”. Released just in time for the 4th of July, this song is full of fun lyrics and incredible synth beats. Bazzi sings about a beautiful woman that he is smitten with. He is obsessed with her and the things she makes him feel. In the chorus he sings, “’Cause I think you’re Miss America// Causing teenage hysteria// Oh you got me, oh-oh you got me// Goin’ crazy”. This woman that he is singing about is so incredible that she causes everyone, not just him, to go mad. Bazzi is the lucky one who gets to be with this woman. He has revealed that this song is extra special for him because it is the first project he has released that represents his current state of life. “Miss America” is the complete opposite of his last single, “Will It Ever Feel The Same?”, which embodied the feelings of heartbreak and melancholy. The happiness and excitement can be heard in Bazzi’s voice throughout his new song. Bazzi knows how to create a beat that is memorable. After just one listen, “Miss America”, will be stuck in the listener’s head for the rest of the day. The catchy synth beats grab their attention, leaving the lyrics looping over and over. Creating a song this infectious is not an easy task, and Bazzi does this effortlessly. The music video for the song is just as outstanding. The video is a fun take on beauty pageants, such as the Miss America Pageant itself. The music video is filled with notable celebrities and models, such as Dylan Sprouse, Barbara Palvin, and Yovanna Ventura. The music video is as energetic and lighthearted as the song. It allowed Bazzi and his friends to let go and have fun. The video was no doubt fun to choreograph and film. Bazzi knows how to entertain his fans and has successfully launched his new era of high-energy pop music. Bazzi is a pop singer-songwriter from Michigan. He relocated with his dad to California during his senior year of high school. Bazzi has several RIAA certified platinum songs, as well as his debut album, Cosmic. His song, “Beautiful (feat. Camila Cabello)” is 4x platinum certified. Bazzi has nearly 14 million monthly listeners on Spotify and is ranked as the 355th most streamed artist in the world. He has an abundance of successes to his name. Now, he is focusing on his future by creating new music for the world to enjoy. Written By Karlee Smith FOLLOW BAZZI:

Olivia Penalva’s new single, “You Love It”, will have you sobbing before the second verse even begins. Penalva sings a beautiful love song to the one person that made her feel loveable, even when she felt she didn’t deserve it. It is a song for anyone who feels like their flaws make them unlovable, but then they found the one person that loves them for every single part of who they are. In the chorus she sings, “Oh I just want see the things you see// Cause I hate that I can’t seem to love me the way that you love me// Wish I loved me the way that you love me”. It is a heartbreaking sentiment about the self-doubts many people feel. Sometimes these self-doubts are due to a previous relationship, or growing up with a toxic family member. After these experiences, people can often feel broken and unwanted. This song is for all the people that have found a partner that builds them up and makes them feel brand new. Before this song was over, I had already added it to my romance playlist. It is reminiscent of a perfect love story that ends in forever. “You Love It” has the potential to become the most played song for upcoming weddings. This beautiful ballad is the perfect First Dance song to play. It sets the picture-perfect imagery of a couple that are so head of heels for one another that nothing else matters. The song begins with a stunning piano riff that introduces Penalva’s incredible voice. Her calming vocals combined with the soothing instrumentals composes a song that is perfect for the most intimate moment of a wedding reception. “You Love It” is an impeccable love song that will give the listener chills after every listen Olivia Penalva is a Canadian pop singer-songwriter. At only 22-years-old, she has already achieved so many accomplishments. Her debut single was released when she was 13, which then received radio airplay. Her 2016 single, “Skyline (The Madlucky Remix)”, won two iHeartRadio Future Star Awards. The song also charted in the Top 40. At the 2021 Western Canadian Music Awards, she was nominated for both Breakout Artist of the Year and Pop Artist of the Year. Her many accomplishments are well deserved due to her incredible talent and hard work. She is currently working on new music that she hopes inspires fans. Written By Karlee Smith FOLLOW OLIVIA:

You do not truly know what you have until it is gone. You could believe you have moved on and that you are doing fine, but then something reminds you of what you had and you feel the heartbreak all over again. When going through a break-up, sometimes the smallest incident can cause you to miss the other person. In Laura Marano’s new song, “Smoke Alarm”, she describes her experience with this feeling. She sings about waking up to the sound of a broken smoke alarm. This prompted her to imagine what their response would have been if they were still together. She cannot help but wonder if she truly misses them, or if waking to the sound alerted her to the vulnerability without them. In the chorus, she sings, “Is it only a moment of weakness I shouldn’t believe? // If it’s just a broken smoke alarm, why is it so hard to breathe?” This song is very heartbreaking because a mundane task like fixing a smoke alarm has brought on all these questions and doubts. It has been over a year, and she still feels lost without her former lover. She wants them to come back, but does not know if she should ask. These are all feelings she had, but had never wanted to admit until the smoke alarm started beeping. Marano takes this mix of emotions and transforms it into a beautiful, heartbreaking ballad. An important aspect to a heartbreaking ballad is the emotions behind the artist’s vocals. In “Smoke Alarm”, Marano accomplishes this. The raw emotions are felt as she is reminiscing on her lost love and hoping they may come back. The power of her vocals breaks the hearts of listeners, as if they are feeling what she is feeling. The composition of the song adds to the passion with the soft, steady tempo intensifying at the bridge. The climax of the song is Marano’s last attempt to reach out to her former lover, hoping they hear her message. However, perhaps the most intriguing part of the production is one special sound effect used that ties the song together perfectly. Marano incorporates the sound of a smoke alarm going off at the end of each chorus. This is a brilliant addition to the song, bringing the imagery to life. “Smoke Alarm” is a methodically composed and written song that perfectly accentuates Marano’s talent. Laura Marano is a singer-songwriter and classically-trained musician. In 2019, Marano dropped her debut EP, Me. Then in 2020, she released her second EP, You. These two projects combine to show that “there are always two sides to every story”. In 2021, she released a deluxe You EP. Most recently in July 2022, she released the surprising third chapter, Us. Marano is well-known for her role as Ally in the hit Disney Channel series, Austin & Ally. She has starred in many movies such as The Perfect Date, Saving Zoe, which she also produced, and The War With Grandpa. Her most recent film was Netflix Original The Royal Treatment. She has many ongoing projects between her music and acting career. She has just begun her very first tour, so check out her social media to see if she is coming to a city near you! Written By Karlee Smith FOLLOW LAURA:

Healing from a toxic relationship takes time, and it is not always linear. In Summy’s new single, “I Wish I Never Met You”, she sings about this difficult experience. The song is about her being cheated on in a previous relationship and the process of healing after. She has noticed the change in herself since she met this person. They cast a dark shadow over who she is and have turned her into a shell of herself. Summy regrets ever meeting them and wishes she could go back and change it. “Counting on the days ‘til my heart gets sober” is a heartbreaking lyric due to its implications that even though this toxic person is out of her life, they are still impacting her. She feels the withdrawals but understands that she can never return to this toxic person. The song comes from a very vulnerable place and exhibits a very powerful message. She knows that she has the support of those that love her, and that the pain will not last forever. Every single song that Summy releases is full of detailed imagery, intense emotion, and beautiful productions. “I Wish I Never Met You” does not stray from this consistent pattern of hers. Her new single is filled with incredible synths that are reminiscent of 80s pop. It is nostalgic with elements of modern influence. The production is steady, drawing focus on the emotional lyrics. Summy’s otherworldly vocals transports the listener to a whimsical wonderland. Her emotions drive the song and create a well-rounded single that resonates with every heartbroken soul. Summy is an alternative pop artist from Arizona. She moved to California when she was 15 years old to pursue her career in music. Summy made her debut in 2018 with her first single, “Sus”. She then released her debut EP, “Known Better”, in 2020. In 2022, Summy released her first single in two years, “Said It After”. She has over 100,000 followers on Instagram and over 2.5 million streams across all platforms. She is known for her ethereal aesthetics and whimsical lyrics. She uses these themes to combat her depression and mental health, inspiring others to look at the beautiful parts of life even in dark times. Written By Karlee Smith FOLLOW SUMMY:

There are two types of people in this world: those that wake up before the sun, and those that set 10 alarms and still oversleep. In Emei’s new single, “That Girl”, she dreams of being the former rather than the latter. She wants to be “that girl” who wakes up before her alarm, goes on a daily walk, and drinks her coffee black. But in reality, she is the girl that wakes up at two in the afternoon and reuses yesterday’s Styrofoam coffee cup. She tries “way too damn hard” but cannot lock it down. This song is all too relatable for girls who cannot be bothered with wearing make-up every day and waking up early. “That Girl” is the new anthem for all us girls who aspire to be like the yoga-centered, healthy influencers we see on social media, but understand that we are just not built to function this way. Emei pokes fun at herself in this song, creating a relatable track that will be played on repeat “That Girl” is an upbeat, pop-rock song that expresses Emei’s feelings towards her desire to fit this ideal image. The song starts off with a bang and never really slows down. Although the verse has a slower tempo than the chorus, it is not calm by all accounts. The music feels like it is walking a tightrope, and at any moment the intensity will explode. As the pre-chorus begins, the tempo increases and the listener starts to anticipate. Once Emei reaches the chorus, the emotion explodes revealing the incredible rock influence. It feels reminiscent of early Avril Lavigne and Paramore, creating an atmosphere that ties in with the emotions and lyrics behind the song. Emei is angry at herself that she cannot be “that girl”, no matter how hard she tries. And now she is mad at herself that she is trying too hard to be someone that she is not. She expresses these emotions through this intense pop-rock single. Emei is a Chinese-American singer-songwriter based in Los Angeles. Her music has a mix of alternative pop and rock influences. When she was 15-years-old she earned third place on Chinese Idol. After the show, she started releasing her own music on Chinese platforms and was invited to perform on Dancing with the Stars of China. Once the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Emei began releasing her music on American platforms which received massive media attention. She has over 250,000 monthly listeners on Spotify and nearly 30,000 followers on Instagram. Written By Karlee Smith FOLLOW EMEI:

Corey Miranne and Abby Holliday teamed up to create perhaps one of the saddest breakup songs of 2022. Their single, “You Deserve Something Else”, tells the narrative of someone who thought they were in love, but realized they were never truly invested in the first place. The songwriter is full of sorrow, knowing that they hurt this person. They regret not admitting to themselves earlier in the relationship that they could not love their partner. The most heart wrenching lyric in the song is “The higher we climbed, the further down I fell”. This line represents the agony the narrator is feeling. They knew that the longer they held on to this relationship and hoped they would fall in love, the worse the pain would be when they finally cut their partner loose. The narrator knows that their partner deserves something better. They deserve someone whose heart is in it until the end. “You Deserve Something Better” rewrites the traditional narrative of a break-up song, and turns it into an apology from the heartbreaker. It is inevitable that a collaboration between Miranne and Holliday would create a beautiful indie track. The song starts off with a simple, yet elegant guitar riff. The chorus continues with a steady tempo, bringing attention to the emotional lyrics. Holliday’s beautiful harmonies can be heard, adding an angelic touch to the song. Then right before the one-minute mark, the song hits an upbeat. It creates an atmosphere that makes the listener feel the passion in Miranne’s voice. The musical composition and production are unique and sets the tone of the song. It does not overpower the lyrics, but actually compliments it and is exactly what you would expect from a song of this theme. Miranne and Holliday are both incredible artists that have used their unique set of skills to compose the perfect indie-pop single. Corey Miranne is a singer-songwriter based out of Nashville. His first EP, Twisted, was released in 2018. He has released several singles since then. “You Deserve Something Else” is the first single from his new EP which is set to release later in 2022. Miranne is part of the musical duo, Vanmiran. Abby Holliday is also a Nashville based singer-songwriter. She aspires to create emotional music with serious themes by being skeptical and honest, not cynical and cruel. She views her music as personal journal entries, making her music uniquely her own. She is currently on tour so check out her social media to see if she has a show near you! Written By Karlee Smith FOLLOW COREY: FOLLOW ABBY:

Letting go of a relationship is never easy, even if the relationship is toxic. In Jack Price’s new single, “easy”, he tells the story of a relationship that he is unable to leave. He sees the signs that his partner does not fully reciprocate his feelings, and that they may not treat him the way he deserves. Despite all this, he stays because he cares that much for them. He tells his partner that he will not let them go easy, and that he is willing to fight for them. The song is filled with heartbreaking lyrics that prove Price needs to leave. In the bridge, he sings “If I’m not enough, then fake it// What’s another month?”. Price is not naïve; he knows his partner is not in it for the long haul. But he is willing to endure the emotional turmoil if that means he can be with them for even one more month. It is an emotional rollercoaster that he can never get off of, even if he wanted to. “easy” is a song that sneaks up on you. It is a heartbreaking ballad disguised as a fun, high energy pop song. At first listen, the song feels happy until the lyrics sink in. The very instant that “easy” starts playing, the listener knows that this song is going to be a hit. The upbeat intro reels the listener in and invites them into Price’s musical diary. The fast-tempo in the verse is unique to typical pop songs. It highlights the lyrics and represents the anxiety of the relationship described in the song. When the song is over, it does not fade out, but rather it ends abruptly. This represents how this relationship will end: suddenly with no warning. Price will not let the relationship end slowly. He will fight for this relationship to the very end, but if he cannot see the end coming, then how can he prevent it? The songwriting in this track is immaculate and accentuates Price’s incredible talent. Jack Price is a singer-songwriter and producer based in Los Angeles. From a young age he took an extreme interest in music. For most of his childhood he was sick with Lyme disease, so he spent a good portion of his time at home learning how to write music and play instruments. At 9 years old, he learned to play the guitar. From then, he learned to play the drums, bass guitar, and piano. In 2022, he began releasing his own music and is set to release his debut EP later this summer. Written By Karlee Smith FOLLOW JACK:

Time heals all wounds, even the ones that cannot be seen. When recovering from a break-up, it is hard to be optimistic about a future without the person you once loved. In Lexi Jayde’s song, “somebody”, she sings about what it is like to experience heartbreak and what a future without them means. She remembers every little detail about her former partner and her heart aches when she thinks about moving on without them. In the verses, Jayde reminisces on the times they had together and how they used to be the one person she could rely on. But now, the person she used to consider her one and only confidant is now a complete stranger. In the chorus, she is hopeful for the day that her broken heart is mended. She sings that “Someday, I’ll wake up and won’t waste my makeup// Someday, I’ll wake up and laugh about the breakup”. She imagines herself dancing and singing like nothing is wrong, because nothing will be wrong. But for now, she will continue to think about this heartbreak. “someday” is a heartbreaking ballad that is filled with powerful emotions. It was cowritten and produced by one of the most prolific producers in the modern music industry, FINNEAS. He is a Grammy award winner who is well-known for cowriting and producing for his sister, Billie Eilish. The song perfectly flows, transitioning from the last word of the chorus to the first word of the verses and the bridge. The lyrics are meticulously written and paints the perfect imagery of the feelings Jayde has been experiencing. The heartbreak can be heard through the strong emotion she puts behind her voice. Once the bridge arrives, the listener has already been taken on an emotional journey. By this point of the song, they feel everything she has felt. The bridge is Jayde’s most vulnerable part of the song, wondering what her former partner is thinking now that it is over. She ends the song with one simple lyric: “Someday, I’ll wake up and not think about—you”. As the final track on Jayde’s new EP, “someday” is the perfect track to wrap up her journey to find closure. Lexi Jayde is a singer-songwriter based in LA. In July 2021 she released her debut EP, a teenage diary. Then in May 2022 she released her sophomore EP closer to closure, which was streamed 3.1 million times in its first week. She has nearly 2 million monthly listeners on Spotify and 1.4 million followers on Instagram. Her music is inspired by artists such as Clairo, Tame Impala, Lennon Stella, and Fleetwood Mac. She writes vulnerable songs about her struggles and insecurities as a young adult in today’s world. She hopes her songwriting can make her listeners feel less alone and help them through their own struggles. Written By Karlee Smith FOLLOW LEXI:

Jaime Deraz and Bad Boyfriend have teamed up again for a new summer anthem, “Replay”. This song takes the listener on a journey of heartbreak and longing. Deraz opens the song by reminiscing on the times she and her former partner shared together, and all the little things she misses. All these moments echo in her mind, breaking her heart all over again. At the end of the chorus, she tells her former partner that they have her “spinning like a record that you left on replay”. This love is a melody stuck in her head that repeats like a broken record. For her, her feelings will never stop spinning even if her lover has stopped listening. “Replay” is a brilliantly written track that explores the feelings that come with broken hearts and lost love. When Jaime Deraz and Bad Boyfriend come together to create a new song it is destined to be a hit. “Replay” is their newest addition to their list of flawless collaborations. It is a song that gets stuck in your head instantly, ironically “replaying” in your mind like the relationship replays in Deraz’s mind. Her sweet angelic voice and Bad Boyfriend’s incredible electronica production creates an unforgettable track. The infectious beats and relatable lyrics stay with the listener, and before they know it, they are singing along. “Replay” highlights the talent of both artists and intrigues fans to listen to their previous collaborations. Jaime Deraz is a singer-songwriter from Long Island, New York. In late 2018, she made her debut in the music industry when she released her first EP, Almost. She has nearly 500,000 monthly listeners on Spotify and has received multiple playlist adds on the platform. In 2021, she co-founded the faded BLUE record label, which she is also the executive director for. Bad Boyfriend’s discography exclusively includes collaborations with Jaime Deraz. They have a total of 15 songs together, including “Replay”. They have nearly 85,000 monthly listeners on Spotify with features on different EDM and remix playlists. Written By Karlee Smith FOLLOW JAIME: FOLLOW BAD BOYFRIEND:

“Way Too Young” by Brooke Daye is the soundtrack of every young adult facing the world on their own. People often say they hate being an adult. Turning eighteen is overwhelming for most, now that we have bills to pay and taxes to file. As the years go on, young adults are asked when they are going to get their life together and when they are going to settle down. In “Way Too Young”, Daye rejects these questions. She is tired of “always pleasing everybody”. Instead, she embraces her youth and wants to take advantage of the time she has now. She wants to party, have fun with friends, and make mistakes while she still can. She tells anyone who objects that they can “kindly kiss my ass”. This song is an important reminder for every young person that it is okay if they do not have everything figured out yet and that they are allowed to be happy and carefree. Brooke Daye has a way of creating a song that immediately catches the attention of listeners. With songs like “Jeffery Dahmer”, which catches the attention of true crime fans by the title alone, to the impressive guitar intro in “Fts”, she is able to create songs that are unforgettable. “Way Too Young” is no exception to this pattern. The very first lyric kickstarts the song with Daye singing “I’m way too young to give a fuck”. This sets the tone for the entire song. She is done with people telling her what she should be doing with her life and how she should be feeling. She is over it, and she does not hold back. The lyrics are very honest and raw, highlighting Daye’s remarkable songwriting talent. Brooke Daye is a singer-songwriter based in Los Angeles. Within ten months of moving to the city, she signed her first publishing deal. In 2019, she released her first single, “Same Page”, which has over 9 million streams on Spotify. Then in 2020, she released her debut EP, Narcissist, which includes five tracks. Daye has cowritten with notable songwriters, such as Louie Lastic, Rush Hr, and Jasper Harris. She has nearly 50,000 monthly listeners on Spotify with over 8.2 million total streams. Written By Karlee Smith FOLLOW BROOKE:

Loneliness that comes from being in isolation hurts. Loneliness that comes from being surrounded by so many people, yet still feeling alone cuts deeper. Ally Ahern describes this feeling in her latest single, “LONELY ASS BITCH”. Throughout her life, she has felt that she is an outcast who could never truly fit in. She has spent her whole life looking in from the outside, yearning for belonging. In the chorus, Ahern sings the gut-wrenching lyric, “I’m ripping out my heart // For people that don’t give a damn”. She understands that she is hurting herself wanting to belong to people that would not even bat an eye if she never showed up again. Ahern sees everyone around her living life and fitting in, while she is “booking a table for one”. Her hope for the song is that it reaches an audience that resonates with the lyrics. She hopes her words help them feel less alone in a world that makes them feel so lonely. “LONELY ASS BITCH” is a brilliantly crafted masterpiece that highlights Ally Ahern’s incredible songwriting talent as well as her beautiful vocals. The musical production creates an effortless flow for the entire song, leading Ahern’s vocals flawlessly throughout the track. Ahern creates music that is relatable and comedic. She never wants to take herself too seriously, and “LONELY ASS BITCH” shows that. At the two minute and twenty-six second mark, the song plays a fake voicemail box message led by an AI. “Hello, you have reached the empty mailbox of superstar 7,027. Oh pretty, pretty please leave a message after the beep because this user’s mailbox currently has zero messages. Oh, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you”. This addition adds a comedic touch to the song and allows the listener to laugh before returning back to the gloomy lyrics. From the unique melody to the relatable lyrics, “LONELY ASS BITCH” is another impressive addition to Ahern’s remarkable discography. Ally Ahern is a singer-songwriter from Chicago. Her music is a blend of multiple different genres, never relying on one type to create her musical diary about her life. She uses her life experiences, such as being expelled when she was 12 to surviving a rare heart arrythmia, to create vulnerable music that listeners love. Ahern has proven herself as both a vocalist and a songwriter. Ahern not only writes music for herself, but has penned songs for other musicians. She has an impressive list of songwriting credits for artists such as Kylie Minogue, Tove Syrke, and many more Written By Karlee Smith FOLLOW ALLY:

After a break-up, it is hard to be optimistic about the future. The aching feeling in your chest may lead you to believe that there is no hope for the future. That maybe you are just destined to be by yourself for the rest of your life. In Zoë Ferguson’s latest single, “Die Alone”, she addresses these feelings. After a long relationship ended, she wrote this song to cope with the heartbreak and loneliness she was experiencing. The powerful lyrics reveal the self-doubts she was facing after the break-up. She hates every boy she has ever met and is starting to believe that she is destined to die alone. She questions if she is “being too dramatic” and her father claims she is “acting too erratic”. She recognizes that she is being irrational and letting her anxiety get the best of her, but she cannot help but think these negative thoughts. Ferguson wrote “Die Alone” in a very vulnerable time of her life and writing it was a cathartic experience. She successful penned a single that listeners can relate to and feel less alone. “Die Alone” is one of those impressive songs that are upbeat, but the lyrics are vulnerable and gloomy. The lyrics are clear, but if you are not paying attention, you may miss the heartbreaking words. Songwriters that are able to take a sad message and turn it into something upbeat are uniquely talented. “Die Alone” is only one of many songs by Zoë Ferguson that shows off her incredible songwriting ability. The song immediately starts off with a steady beat that has a remanence of 80s pop influence. The steady beat mixed with Ferguson’s soft vocals make for a very soothing song that can be looped over and over, and the listener will never get tired of it. Ferguson has quickly made a name for herself in the music industry and “Die Alone” is proof that she found her true calling. Zoe Ferguson is a Portland-based singer-songwriter. She began writing her own songs at fourteen years old. After teaching herself to play the piano, she began recording and uploading her original songs to SoundCloud. Her first demos caught the attention of Atlantic Records and APG. They invited her to take part in their EMERGE program. In 2019, Ferguson released her first official single, “Dip”. Then in 2021, she released her debut EP, Probably About You. “Die Alone” is her first release since this EP, kickstarting her next era of music. Written By Karlee Smith FOLLOW ZOE: