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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:

Have you ever been in a relationship that you knew wasn't meant to last, but you have a lot of trouble letting go? "Thinkin Bout You" by Ferester is an incredibly catchy jam that tells the tale of the well-known "on again off again" type of relationship. It feels so wrong, yet so right at the same time. Even though you know this person isn't right for you, they refuse to get out of your head. You find yourself crawling back to them at any given chance, just for them to leave again when they get bored. You end up asking yourself after a while, is this vicious cycle ever going to stop? Ferester gives me Harry Styles vibes with his incredibly catchy and upbeat pop soundscape with a little hint of classic. His energetic and playful nature has you hooked within the first 3 seconds of hearing this song. By the last chorus, you will find yourself singing along to the relatable lyrics and hypnotizing melody. There's no doubt that everyone who listens to this song will have it on repeat. The brand new music video, (Watch it right now above!), is incredibly playful and comedic in nature, but also quite accurate in the scenario of a one-sided love. 'Thinkin Bout You' is the debut single of the solo project, Ferester, created by the incredibly talented artist, Spencer O'Grady. Based in Glasgow, United Kingdom, Spencer creates his music single-handedly alone in his flat - writing, singing, producing and all. Ferester is just getting started and is one to keep on your radar. He's begun to build his social-media presence, so make sure to follow him with the links provided below! Written By Kaitlyn Nicole FOLLOW FERESTER:

At first listen, you would never guess that this song is about a breakup. 'Never Together' (Kastra Remix) takes what was already a fantastic song by GT_Ofice and enhances the details within the music to create a euphoric, almost outer-body experience. This is one of those songs that you instantly get lost in within the first listen, and you'll never want to take it off repeat. The lyrics and vocals are giving me 'top chart breakup ballad' vibes, but the music itself makes me want to close my eyes and dance around like no one is watching. What an incredible mixture of components to create the perfect song. GT_Ofice and Kastra are both incredible DJs and producers. I'd say they're on a genius level when it comes to creating catchy and complex music. They're sounds and styles blend perfectly together and I feel lucky to have witnessed this next-level collaboration. When creating a hit song, you need well-written / relatable lyrics, a great vocalist, and an instrumentation that is ear-pleasing and easy for a listener to remember. This remix checks off all those boxes. Everyone who listens to this song is bound to fall in love with it. GT_Ofice is an EDM producer currently based in Miami, Florida. With over 17 million streams just on Spotify and nearly 200,000 monthly listeners, he has taken the dance world by storm with his golden touch. GT_Ofice has previously collaborated with VASSY on his single, 'Tuff' that landed #26 on the USA Dance Radio Charts. He also hosts his own radio show on Energy 101.9 every Wednesday at 8pm EST! Kastra is a New Jersey born-and-raised producer and DJ! He secured his first ever placement on the Billboard Top 10 in the Dance category in 2019 with his song 'U & Me'. With millions of streams and almost 400,000 monthly listeners on Spotify, Kastra has gained the praise from names like David Guetta and The Chainsmokers, and has even collaborated with Timmy Trumpet, one of EDM's well-known artists. Written By Kaitlyn Nicole FOLLOW GT_OFICE: FOLLOW KASTRA:

Once a cheater, always a cheater. "Fake a Smile" by Ella Lockert takes this famous saying and puts it into a song. It's easy to get tangled up in a person who manipulates you into thinking they've changed; that because they're with you that means they're a better person. Come to find out they're just as much of a liar as they always have been. But instead of feeling sad and moping around because you were cheated on, 'Fake a Smile' puts a new perspective on how to react to a cheater. Make them feel like they're losing more by losing you, than you will by losing them. Acting unbothered by someone who intended to hurt you is the best payback there is. Ella takes inspiration from the 90s to create this unique pop influenced punk bop! Heavy distorted bass and percussion puts this song into high energy, making you feel every single emotion that Ella intends you to. If you've been betrayed in a relationship, you may have found yourself wanting to laugh in your ex's face and show them how much better off you've been without them. Ella adds this 'HAHA IN YOUR FACE' kind of forced laughter within the hook of her song, giving listeners the satisfaction of getting back at those who have hurt you. Ella Lockert a teen artist from Norway. Despite her young age, she has been devoted to music for most of here life. She began singing at the age of seven in the Norwegian Opera Choir for Children. She was also a finalist in a national songwriting contest for children at the age of 12. She released and co-wrote 12 songs as a duo for a few years, but now she is ready to take on the world as a solo artist. She released her solo debut EP, 'Confusing', in 2021 which got publication from names such as BBC introducing, Amazing Radio (UK and USA), and NRK Mp3. She also won artist of the year in 2021 on Canada's Master Class Radio. She has also begun to dabble in acting and will be featured in a new national TV series, airing this month. Written By Kaitlyn Nicole FOLLOW ELLA:

Have you ever been with someone who made everything feel easy? When you're next to them, every stress you have just melts away. They're someone who brings a comforting energy into your life, and you feel like you can talk to them about anything. "Perfect" by Loie sets the tone of having one of these peaceful relationships and wanting it to be more than just a short-time thing. When you find someone who makes you feel this good, you want it to be a long-term commitment. You still find yourself afraid of being too straight-forward about your feelings for them; you don't want to scare them away, but you just can't help yourself. To you, they're perfect. Loie's soft and angelic vocals lure you into a relaxing state of mind. With a stripped-back and dreamy RnB influenced soundscape, you can't help but feel like you're floating on a cloud. Showing love for her heritage, she features audio recordings of Tobago wildlife within the intro; sounds that she recorded herself while visiting. Watch the music video above for a cinematic experience of the beauty of the Island of Tobago, which was filmed by Loie herself while staying there over the Summer with her family. She wanted to share the incredible moments she witnessed and memories she made while staying on the island, paired with the love-note inspired lyricism of 'Perfect'. Loie is a Chinese-Trinidadian artist and songwriter currently based in South-East London. Inspired by artists like Jill Scott, Nina Simone and Eva Cassidy, Loie focuses on a RnB influenced sound but makes it her own; with melodies and lyrics that are tactically and carefully created, guaranteeing to captivate everyone who listens. With her debut EP in the works, 'Perfect' is the stunning lead single in preparation for what's still to come. With previous support from Fresh Finds UK and Ditto, It's no doubt that Loie is going to become the one to watch. Written By Kaitlyn Nicole FOLLOW LOIE: