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Everyone has that lost love that you wonder about every once in a while. You think about where they might be now, what they're doing, and if they still think about you too. In Chez's song, 'Could've Been', she finds herself running all the scenarios of what a relationship might have been like if they had just stayed. Sometimes it's hard to let go of what you imagined your life would be like with a particular someone. You had your heart set on them, and now all you have left is what could've been. This song is dreamy to say the least, the mellow guitar with reverb gives this sense of being within your imagination, a dream land. Chez has incredibly unique and soft vocals that captivate you instantly. The longer the song goes on, the more emotion you can feel behind the music as it builds up into a euphoric symphony of guitars and percussion. The emotion that comes from her performance is unbelievably overwhelming; you can feel every piece of sadness and longing in each word she sings. 'Could've Been' has poetically written lyrics that anyone who has loved can relate to. It's impossible not to love and connect with this song. Chez is an incredible singer-songwriter residing in Cheltenham, England. 'Could've Been' is the title track of her new 3 track EP that also includes songs 'Bourbon and Poor Choices' and 'Majesty' which she wrote from personal experiences she'd gone through and have seen others go through as well. Chez also hosts her own radio show on Krush FM and radio DJ. Go give her full EP a listen! Written By Kaitlyn Nicole FOLLOW CHEZ:

The aftermath of losing someone you love is probably one of the toughest things to go through. You wonder to yourself, why and how is it so easy for them to move on? Why am I having so much trouble getting over it? 'halfway' by Evan Sternbach speaks for us all who have felt this way. Half of you is saying that you're fine and can get through this tough time, why the other half is still having trouble feeling okay again. This significant change in your life has made you go from feeling like Summer, to feeling like a dark cold winter, and you're trying your hardest to feel warm again. This song immediately captures you when you hear the heart-filled acoustic guitar begin to play. Evan comes in with raw and real vocals, as if he's telling us a story. You can feel that the lyrics were written with pure emotion and you can't help but hold onto every word. Evan speaks the words that we never get to say when we're in the situation of getting over a serious break-up. This song is a perfectly crafted, ear-pleasing pop ballad and it is guaranteed to get stuck in your head all day. Evan Sternbach is an incredibly singer-songwriter from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Since 2020, he has released 5 incredible songs including 'halfway', his most streamed song being 'Your Song' with almost 30,000 listens. He also has released an acoustic version of his song 'Yes I Do'. Evan describes himself as someone who is just chasing his dream, and he's doing a pretty good job at it. Give his other songs a listen with the links below. Written By Kaitlyn Nicole FOLLOW EVAN:

Have you ever had the biggest crush on someone who just couldn't decide whether they liked you back or not? They lead you on, keep you around, making you feel like there's hope to be with them in the future, but you always stay stuck in that "what are we?" zone, and every time you ask there's always a new excuse for why they can't be with you. They tell you, "it's complicated". You give them everything you've got but the relationship never goes any further than what it always has been. They know you're wrapped around their finger and they take full advantage of that. 'Sober Dead Drunk or Alive' by Rora Wilde is about standing up to the love interest who wasted your time for their own selfish reasons. Rora Wilde puts a Pop twist onto a Contemporary RnB and Soulful track. The soundscape of 'Sober Dead Drunk or Alive' has a dreamy old-fashioned vibe to it. Rora uses her rich and powerful vocals to tell us a story. "You can't keep a good thing if you tried". Glorious back up harmonies take Rora's back as she lets this person know they messed up. Rora knows her worth and won't let this burnt-out flame keep her down. Rora Wilde is a Pop/RnB singer-songwriter currently based in Los Angeles, California. Rora has been a music lover from a very young age and has been singing since she was 6 years old. She began songwriting and performing at the early age of 13, as well as playing the Cello in school. Rora held a Residency in 2019 at the Historic Scoot Inn. She continues to play live shows all around LA. Written By Kaitlyn Nicole FOLLOW RORA:

You know when you go on a road trip with your family, and you put headphones on and stare out the window, pretending you're in a movie? You're the strong lead character in the intro scene, narrating your life and the adventure you're about to have; You need a catchy, strong and empowering song to back you up. "Waiting For The Love" by indie pop/rock duo, Wild Celia is the perfect song to play in that moment. To the likes of Stevie Nicks and Kate Bush, this song gives off a euphoric and nostalgic sensation that you can feel throughout your entire body. Lead singer Eimile has the most stunning and angelic vocals that can literally lift you up and take you to another world. The classic soundscape with a touch of Wild Celia's own uniqueness takes you back in time. If you close your eyes, it feels like you've been teleported into the crowd of a Fleetwood Mac concert. This song is for everyone who feels like they were born at the wrong time and wish they could live in the 70s and 80s rock n roll era. Wild Celia consists of members Emilia and Tommy who met while attending a mutual school. They bonded over their love of music and songwriting, discovering that their views, experiences and styles were very similar to one another. In the midst of the 2020 pandemic, they officially created their duo, Wild Celia and put their incredible musical chemistry to the test - ultimately creating a unique and diverse sound that is Wild Celia. Written By Kaitlyn Nicole FOLLOW WILD CELIA:

Have you ever felt such a strong connection to someone that being next to them or looking them in the eyes literally takes your breath away? 'Catch My Breath' by LIYAH sings of this feeling; where you're totally obsessed with and head over heels for someone to the point you'd do anything to spend every waking second of your life with them. It's almost like they're a drug and you can't go a day without your fix. This person means the entire world to you, and you've fallen harder than you ever have before. LIYAH's voice is sweet and soft like a songbird as she tells the story of falling deeply in love. A kind, ethereal synth and tropical beat leads us into what becomes a incredibly groovy and catchy soundscape full of bass. 'Catch My Breath' is a mix of a pop with great story telling and a dance / club vibe with a classic RnB influence. The song is fantastically produced by Jason Afable, a producer and songwriter that just happens to be LIYAH's uncle! Together, LIYAH and Jason created a song that check-marks all the right boxes. This song will make you want to sing, dance and get lost in the moment. From Maryland, LIYAH is a singer-songwriter who is no stranger to music. She grew up with many family members who were involved with music in some way. LIYAH is amazing at taking components from her favorite genres and created a unique sound that is bound to catch your ear. Inspired by artists like Destiny's Child, Tori Kelly and Billie Eilish, LIYAH is on her way to becoming a music icon. Make sure to listen to her other current releases, 'Burn' and 'PEACE'. Written By Kaitlyn Nicole FOLLOW LIYAH:

Do you ever just stop and think about how fast time has gone? How did you even end up where you are now? Being a kid feels like it was a whole other life time at this point, and you find yourself thinking about what it was like when you were younger. You remember all the friends you used to have to play with; the innocence of being best friends at an age so young where the only worry you had was what game you were going to play next. 'Replace Me' by June is a coming of age song where you're able to tell those old friends that even though you're growing up and you may need to go separate ways, you'll always be close and there's no need to find anyone to replace you. There's a special connection you create when you've got a childhood best friend. They're the only one who can help you hold on to the memories of being young. June sings softly and beautifully in this bittersweet anthem. It gives you the perfect amount of nostalgia, reminding you to never forget your roots and where you come from. Life gets crazy sometimes, but deep down inside you're still that little child who dreams of wonderful things. The instrumentation gives a sense of innocence with a lovely pop mix on top of a folk inspired rhythm. It's the type of music you can feel sink down deep into your heart, making you want to just close your eyes and listen with full attention. June is a beautiful artist who has known music for the majority of her life. Starting with classical piano at a very young age, June grew into her passion, becoming an incredible singer and songwriter. She's hoping to inspire young women of color to break out more into the pop music world as she has. June explores and experiments with her sound to create a unique and ear-pleasing pop / electro-house feel to her music. Check out her other recent release 'Super Love' where we interviewed June on her relationship with the music industry! (read our interview with June here!) Written By Kaitlyn Nicole FOLLOW JUNE:

A lot of us have gone through a break-up with our best friend. Sometimes that hurts even more than losing a romantic relationship. This is the one person in our lives that we are supposed to trust; that we could talk to about anything. 'Better Without Me' by Carley Varley is about that confusion and pain when someone who is supposed to be your friend, turns out to not be exactly who you thought they were. Just like that, the person you expected to always be there for is gone. Carley gives me a mixture of Paramore and Taylor Swift with her incredible songwriting and Pop Punk / Rock vibes. The lyrics in this song are written with every fiber of Carley's being, and you can tell. Her raw and emotional vocals help us picture in our minds the hurt that was felt during this falling out with a friend. The instrumentation has a classic, early 2000s nostalgia sound to it. It's ear-pleasing and fantastically detailed with notes that give you chills. Carley Varley is an artist from South West UK. Previously identifying as a pop artist, she now feels her sound is a more alternative - taking a personal approach in creating a sound that is only hers. Inspired by bands like Linkin Park, Paramore, Avril Lavigne and Evanescence, Carley has taken the sound she's always loved and made it her own. She majorly enjoys performing live and has been a musician since the age of 14. Many of her songs, including 'Better Without Me', has been featured on the well-known BBC Introducing. Keep an eye-out because there's more music from Carley to come! Written By Kaitlyn Nicole FOLLOW CARLEY:

Many people have experienced the loss of someone that was supposed to love them. Have you ever had someone tell you, "can we just be friends?". Nothing hurts more than having feelings for someone that doesn't quite feel the same way for you. It's awfully hard to be friends with someone when you want them to be more. Sometimes they even go as far as taking advantage of your feelings and lead you on. 'don't wanna be your friend' by joan is the realization that you don't need someone like that you're better off just not being around this person at all. I highly recommend watching the music video provided above. It's very well done, and comedic in nature. It's no doubt in my mind that joan is going to be a household name really soon. Their talent and start quality absolutely blows my mind. Their style and sound reminds me of The Chainsmokers with just a hint of Ed Sheeran. Every little component of this song is done perfectly; from the incredibly smooth vocals, the captivating lyrics, and the catchy beat mixed with a charming synth soundscape. joan is a pop duo created by Alan Benjamin Thomas and Steven Rutherford that began in 2017 from the city of Little Rock, Arkansas. They have over 120 million streams and over 1 million monthly listeners across all streaming platforms. They've managed to release a total of 4 EP's within a 3-year span and took the world by storm with their incredibly catchy sound. joan is currently on tour in the U.S. and plan to go to Asia later this year! Visit their website www.songsbyjoan.com to see if they're coming to a city near you, and get your tickets! joan also plans to release their first ever full album in 2023, so keep your eye on them - they're definitely ones to watch. Written By Kaitlyn Nicole FOLLOW JOAN:

We're all guilty for caring too much about what other people think of us. We this voice inside our heads that we have to be perfect or to societies standards for people to like us. We carefully plan out every little word we say, make sure our outfits are on trend, and keep up with our online persona's. But at the end of the day, we're still laying in bed wracking our brains about how we can improve ourselves even more - and it's mentally exhausting. 'Stressed' by Oliver Pinder is about the anxieties we face when we worry too much about what other perceive us as rather than just being ourselves. 'Stressed' is a laid back, alt. / indie pop song with a sad undertone. It's a unique mix between a song you want to cry to, and a song you want to dance to. Oliver's soft and emotional vocals mixed with the dreamy guitar progression creates an ethereal experience for the listener. The lyrics are relatable and reminds us of something we forget in the end - everyone struggles with this same thing. While you're worrying about what to say next in a conversation in order to not be judged, they're worrying if they look good enough today. We all focus way too much on what society wants us to be, when we should really just take a deep breath and be who we are on the inside - because everyone struggles with something. Oliver Pinder is a British alt. pop singer/songwriter who first gained attention for his music at the young age of 14 in 2015 with his song 'Dear'. Oliver has a great experience in performing all around the UK. After a hiatus beginning in 2018 until now, Oliver released 'Stressed' as his first single since his break with a plan to release new EP coming soon. Written By Kaitlyn Nicole FOLLOW OLIVER:

No matter how hard we try, there's bound to be at least one person who doesn't like us. They do everything in their power to get under your skin, and nothing you do will ever be good enough for them. Whether it's out of jealousy or just them being plain mean, they won't stop until they get the satisfaction of seeing you break. 'My Head' by Layto is an incredibly catchy bop about not letting the haters phase you. They can give it their best shot but you know better than to let them knock you down. This song is going to be stuck in 'my head' for the whole day. I can 100% see this playing on every popular radio station while jamming with the windows down in the Summer. Layto has incredible star quality. This song is the definition of catchy. Layto's perfect pitch, range and smooth pop vocal tone captivate you in a way that makes your hear skip an entire beat. This is the perfect song to scream and sing at the top of your lungs when someone is trying to ruin your day. I can imagine dancing around my room with this song at max volume and singing like my haters can hear me. Layto is an indie / alternative artist born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts. Like many, Layto used music as an escape from difficult situations while growing up. With his undeniable talent, Layto immediately captured the ears of many when he began releasing music in 2018, gaining over 75 Million streams globally on his single 'Little Poor Me' which was featured on his Debut EP 'Low Boy'. Layto quotes, "My music isn't about making people feel good. It's about making them feel human". Written By Kaitlyn Nicole FOLLOW LAYTO:

Have you ever pressed play on a new song and immediately went 'DAMN!', because it was instantly catchy? 'Snake' by Natali Noor is one of those songs. Starting off strong with an incredibly captivating and dark beat, Natali sings of letting go of a toxic and negative relationship. Referring to a previous lover as a 'Snake', Natali aims to inspire women to not take crap from anyone; be the powerful and badass being that were born to be. Don't let destructive people turn you into someone you're not. Natali said that 'Snake' basically wrote itself after she had woken up in the middle of the night, thinking that a snake was in her bed. She interpreted the snake to be her ex, who wasn't necessarily the greatest person. This moment in time gave her the reassurance she needed; that the relationship wasn't worth her time or tears. And so became the song 'Snake', that was written and produced in studio the very next day after this occurrence. Featuring lyrics that are in Farsi, Natali hypnotizes you with her haunting scandi-pop inspired melodies. With a prominent electro-pop beat to the likes of Charli XCX, you can't help but move with the groove of the perfectly crafted song. Natali Noor is a Swedish-Iranian artist who is a musical chameleon who describes herself as a dance-pop femme fatale. She writes, composes, produces and performs many of her songs single-handedly. She's also no stranger to writing and producing music for other artists as well. Natali was named Spotify's first ever RADAR songwriter and has had the incredible privilege of being featured on a billboard in New York City's infamous Times Square. With almost 60,000 monthly listeners on Spotify, Natali is for sure one to watch. Also check out her other song released this year, 'Policeman'. Written By Kaitlyn Nicole FOLLOW NATALI:

Social Anxiety is something many people suffer from. In a world that revolves around having a social presence, especially in the music industry, it can be mentally exhausting to keep up. go4broke's new song 'don't speak' is about the internal struggle with yourself when you have to be a social person to be seen as successful, but you don't necessarily want to be a social person. It's hard having a passion for music, but not being the extrovert you feel you should be in order to share your art. You miss being alone, having the time to wind down by yourself without having to worry about what others may think of that. Peace and quiet is what you long for when you're in a crowded environment, and all you want to do is get out. Don't let the upbeat and catchy vibe of the soundscape fool you. Although the music is incredibly captivating with it's dreamy mellow-pop flow, go4broke describes 'don't speak' as his "social anxiety anthem", as the lyrics give us personal detail into how he deals with his own battle with anxiety. Sometimes being alone is the best thing for us when we're going through a lot inside of our heads. Take that time to step back and take care of yourself before jumping back into that trendy social scene. 'don't speak' is the lead single for his new EP coming out this winter, so keep tabs by following him with the links below. go4broke is a solo alternative pop project created by Parker Keskinen in 2021, based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His talents include writing, producing and performing his own music. He writes of personal and relatable experiences, paired with ethereal soundscapes, smooth ear-catching vocals, and classic dreamy vibes. go4broke is just getting started and still plans to release a music video for 'don't speak', so get ready! Written By Kaitlyn Nicole FOLLOW GO4BROKE: