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Many people nowadays are convinced that they’re the “main character” in life, a sentiment and attitude that is often meant to be empowering but can quickly devolve into toxic self-centeredness when taken too far. In her newest single “It’s Not Your Movie,” Abz Winter bluntly confronts this behavior and expounds upon how it affects those around the propagator. “It’s Not Your Movie” is cathartic in the sense that it gives voice without abandon to the thoughts that–let’s face it–we’ve all had about someone and gives listeners license to call out borderline narcissistic behavior. The song is remarkably well-composed, catching and keeping the listener’s attention from the beginning with striking rock chords, a punk-pop melody and Winter’s phenomenal vocals. Her lyricism is passionate and incisive, directly calling out someone with “main-character syndrome” in lines such as “It’s not your movie/I don’t care what you’re saying” and “You’re really here now just to fill the space,” showing that not only are they not the main character–they are an extra. She then takes the ego check to a point of no return, saying “You’re a plague to us/when will you leave” and “Your stress is too much and you’re no fun/We just wanna let you know you are done.” “It’s Not Your Movie” is the ultimate “check yourself” song, pulling no punches as it forcibly (and refreshingly) removes the rose-colored glasses from the antagonist’s eyes. Abz Winter is a 19-year-old singer-songwriter from the Midlands, focusing on rock, pop, and punk genres with a retro twist and bringing them to life with her uniquely rich and captivating voice. She was nominated as Undiscovered Talent UK 2021 Winner, has been airplayed on BBC Radio 2 and won Artist of The Month BBC CWR Introducing. Winter also has an incredible stage presence and has showcased this on stages such as ITV’s Walk The Line, Next Stage at Godiva 2021, and the Birmingham CG 2022 stage at Victoria Square Birmingham. Most recently she was nominated for ‘Best Pop Act 2022’ by the Birmingham Music Awards. She’s broken and reinvented boundaries within her genres through her distinctive sound and fun-loving nature, and is sure to continue to make waves in the music industry. Written By Adelae Norwood FOLLOW ABZ WINTER:

Written in a moment of weakness within a romantic situation, Jake Adler created "Heart Wont Let Me". The realization that one needs to work on themselves before they can be what is needed for the partner in the relationship. The song portrays the internal push and pull of intrusive thoughts that can torment individuals and fabricate fears and problems within a relationship. Listen to "Heart Wont Let Me" Here Beginning with an upbeat melody the song begins with a staccato sound that creates a solid beat for the song to be based on. Despite the meaning of the song the melodies and overall sound of the song has very upbeat notes to it. The most outstanding aspect of this song however would have to be the lyricism present within the song. Jake has perfectly created an image for the listeners to imagine the situations occurring that created this internal conflict. He incorporates a high level of emotion and vulnerability within the lyrics that create a deeply meaningful song that despite its meaning does not deeply saddened the listeners, but rather uplifts them. Over the course of his career as an artist Jake has accumulated over three million streams across platforms on his music. Hailing from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania he has grown tremendously over the course of his career and accomplished many milestones at the age of 26. Rather than allow these accomplishments to stifle his progress however, he has chosen to reinvent his sound which will be displayed in his third single “Dear You" which will be released on August 12, 2022. Written By Gillian Mena FOLLOW JAKE ADLER:

Jagger recently released this track titled "Melancholic," a piece expressing the deep sadness that she is enduring. This piece includes lines such as "I'm in your arms but I can't feel your touch" and "Just let me be melancholy" to reveal the level of emptiness inside of her. This song is about letting those grim feelings rise to the surface, and letting go of any pressure you put on yourself to suppress those feelings. It's about that moment right before you decide to give up and when you can no longer feel anything besides this deep depression within you. Jagger brings comfort to her listeners who are going through times so difficult that all they are able to feel is the emotion described in this song. She hopes to connect with listeners who feel this way, and to reassure them that their feelings are valid. This piece is broken down into a few main aspects, allowing listeners to experience a very beautiful part of this song. The piano keys are given the spotlight out of all the sounds and instruments in the piece. The keys are strong and provide a comforting tone. As is the same with her voice, Jagger has a throaty, airy sound, which allows for this aura of comfort to come through. Especially in the chorus, the background sounds drop off for a moment, allowing her vocals to be showcased. There is deep emotion in the piano keys, her vocals, and the beats that encapsulate the level of sadness Jagger sings about. Jagger the velvety singer from deeply rooted beginnings in music brings what is seen as the centerpiece of music with a style that is reminiscent 70’s, but with a tone and approach unique to her. Every artist has a start that sparks love for music, and their story is what ultimately influences the art they create. Jagger was just 5 years old when she started singing. The first time she sang a Lady Gaga song for her grandma with a Hannah Montana wig, and pink toy microphone was the moment Jagger came to life as an artist. Singing became a daily occurrence, source of entertainment, and inspiration throughout her childhood summers. Written By Melina Darlas FOLLOW JAGGER:

Q: ‘Honest (Would It Have Killed You?)’ is so catchy! What is the meaning behind it? Colaine: I wrote this song about being lead on. The classic, “I really like you, but can’t be in a relationship right now” guy that ends up being in a relationship a week later…with someone else. It’s about that crashing feeling of realizing there is no chance and you held onto someone who had no intention of being with you but let you think that they did because they liked the attention or whatever. It hurts a lot and could’ve been avoided if they had just been honest. It would’ve sucked for a few days, then I would’ve been fine, but instead the saga and emotion was dragged out and now it hurts more. I think everyone has experienced this at some point, and I wanted to capture the peak intensity of that feeling. Q: What does the songwriting process look like for you? Colaine: It really looks different every time, however lyrics are always at the forefront. Sometimes I write about something months later when I have clarity on a situation and can see the big picture. Sometimes though, like with this song, I wrote it in the moment. I was peak breakdown after discovering this guy who’d led me on up until very recently at that point had a girlfriend. Through tears and experiencing the worst high I EVER, I opened my notes app and let it all pour out. Two days later I got in the studio with my friend Gabe Smith and told him to turn the auto tune up on the mic and just went for it! Q: Who is one artist you would love to collaborate with? Colaine: Oh God. I would die to write a song with Charli XCX. I think that’s every modern aspiring pop artist/writer girl's dream. Q: What is your favorite part about being an artist? Colaine: I just love creating. I love storytelling. Life is so short and weird and I feel like pop culture is this uniting experience that really connects us all. I love turning an experience into a catchy song that people relate to. Q: What do you like to do when you are not doing music? Colaine: When I’m not making music I like reading spooky books (Stephen King is my fav), watching reality TV shows, going on walks and listening to a podcast. Jersey Shore, Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, and Real Housewives of Salt Lake City are the top ones on rotation at my place. Q: What are you most looking forward to for your future in music? Colaine: I am super excited to start doing shows! I am hoping to start performing my songs within the next couple months which really feels like the next step. I can’t wait to bring these songs to life in front of real people! That’s an experience we really can’t take for granted after everything that’s transpired in recent years. Interviewed By Kendall Koval FOLLOW COLAINE:

Everyone on this planet knows the longing for complete passion from another individual. A deep desire to find the person who you feel completely infatuated with. Fortunately, pop artist Andrew Ash sympathizes with this feeling in his bright new track "I Think I'm Ready For Love." The track is the perfect example of telling this infatuation in the happiest of ways. The video below showcases Ash, and a friend in a heart costume doing choreography that matches the vibe of the track brilliantly. The track features a bright and fun synth pop instrumental, with little sprinkles of instruments like trumpets and even a marimba. The production also features practical sounds, like the cashier sound that plays off a lyric halfway through the track. Ash's bright and fun vocal is right at the front of the track, with breathy harmonies underneath. The lyrics delve into the complete infatuation Ash has with the person the song is directed towards. Ash discusses the struggles of finding love in the modern world, "I don't want getting played, I'm done with being the player // Don't wanna lead you on, Don't wanna leave you later // You're not a one night stand, You're not a wicked lover // You're unlike all the others before." To describing what makes this person the best for them, "You got the heart and brains // You got the driving passion // Know when to pump them brakes // Know when it's time for action." To finally, Ash admits that he thinks this is finally the time for him, "I think I'm ready for love // I think I'm ready to open up // I think I'm ready to try // I think I'm ready for love // I'll do it right this time." Andrew Ash is a pop artist based in Portland, Oregon. Ash's music is heavily inspired by 80s icons like Lionel Richie, and Phil Collins. "I Think I'm Ready For Love" is Ash's first single of 2022, and is the first taste of his upcoming EP entitled Pep Talk. The track recently also won 'Best Male Pop Song' from Philadelphia's Pop Smash Radio. Ash has also had his music in episodes of MTV's The Hills and The Jersey Shore. The next year is shaping up to be huge for Ash. Written By Kyle Stiver FOLLOW ANDREW ASH:

If you need a new song to reminisce on a past relationship late at night, on a car ride, or in the shower, "Maybe Crazy," by Moonroof would be the perfect song to try out. With its excellent early 2000's punk rock vibes and accompaniment, combined with its emotional lyricisms and melodic phrases, truly makes this song an anthem to young teens and adults going through heartbreaks. "Maybe Crazy," by Moonroof is a song that depicts the aftermath of a relationship, the reminiscent feeling that one feels wanting their ex partner back, even if they were not the greatest. With the songs amazing and catchy rhythmic accompaniment combined with its heart tugging lyricism and melodic passages, it truly brings the piece home, making it seem as if the listener is inside the singer's head, fully understanding the pain, depression, and remorse they are trying to portray. Moonroof is an Indie Pop Band that started in a small college town called Bloomsburg. The members consist of Dave Kim/Lead Vocals, Kevin Randolph/Bass, Francis Convery/Guitar and Dan Rendine/Drums. After the members graduated, they then relocated to a suburb just outside of Philly called Conshohocken. They have released a bunch of songs over the years and many more to come, so if you are interested on their musical journey be sure to follow their socials down below! Written By Troy Sica FOLLOW MOONROOF:

An infectious uplifting electro pop song, “Drive” has vibrant vocals, a strong beat and fresh carefree energy. Bringing to light feelings of escaping life's troubles and leaving them behind, the song creates catchy and relatable melodies. LOVETA’s new song “Drive” is perfect for a sunroof open, windows down type of drive. Beginning with upbeat notes in combination with pop-like vocals, “Drive” immediately creates an infectious energy. Come the chorus, the vocals and beat each pick up, creating a catchy melody. Throughout the entirety of the song there is a theme of electronic beats that nicely complement the vocals and the upbeat themes present in them. Throughout the song the complementary vocals and melodies create a harmonious upbeat electro pop song. LOVETA is a Kiwi songstress with a new flavor. Taking influence from the 60’s, 70’s, and today, LOVETA takes inspiration from top-tier artists such as YEBBA, Amber Mark, Kim Petras, and Dua Lipa. She combines stage presence and impressive vocal chops to match the energy of the greats. In 2021 LOVETA collaborated with fellow musician and producer, Wulfie, featuring on his synth-heavy electronic love ballad, ‘Love Won’t Run Away’ which marked her introduction into the music world. LOVETA’s debut EP will come later in 2022 and if “Drive” is any indicator of what's to come there is reason for excitement. Written By Gillian Mena FOLLOW LOVETA:

Q: ‘Poison’ is so relatable! What is the story behind the song? Lindsey: Thank you! I made poison about a really toxic relationship I went through. I wanted to make a letter to anyone that loves me explaining I might be hard to love because I’m in the process of healing myself. Q: What does your songwriting process typically look like? Lindsey: Since I like to write about life experiences, what I want to write about normally comes to me during day to day life. I’ll think “wow I could write about this”. I'll jot down the idea & start writing lines to tell the story! I co-wrote poison with Noah Andres who helped me piece all the lines together! Q: What is your favorite album of all time? You can only pick one! Lindsey: Ahh! This is a very difficult question but I could listen to American Teen by Khalid on repeat for the rest of my life & definitely be satisfied. Q: Do you have any hobbies outside of music? Lindsey: I love being a content creator! Being able to connect to people all day long through social media is amazing. I also have been a dancer & cheerleader for 15 years! Q: Who would you say has been your biggest inspiration? Lindsey: Inspiration to begin music was definitely Hannah Montana but now being older it’s definitely a tie between Ariana Grande, Nessa Barrett & Tate McRae. I literally can not pick! Q: What is the best advice you have received? Lindsey: “Money will come & go but life doesn’t”. I was so worried after high school about needing to fit in with “normal life” get a job, start a family… but I realized life doesn’t slow down. Anything could happen & you should chase your dreams. Whatever you want to do, do it. Life doesn’t slow down. Don’t ever give up on yourself. Interviewed By Kendall Koval FOLLOW LINDSEY:

Following her viral single “Trial Run”, Jenny Baker released her newest single, “Fingerprints”. It’s a heartbreak anthem that talks about the ghosts of our past sticking with us, breaking us over and over again. She establishes the meaning within a pop-punk sound, saying that we can see how if we don’t heal ourselves, we’ll see the splinters of our pain in our oncoming journeys. We are a culmination of everything we’ve seen and been through—our past daring to paint the puzzle pieces that make up our entire being. There are many reminders of the people we’ve given ourselves to, little coffee stains on cups, or a song that plays in a shop that we happen to pass by. "Fingerprints" reminds us the people we meet are never gone as we want them to be. Coming to us with a bubbly and emotional sound to start, “Fingerprints” is a song to tell others that we’re leaving parts of us with the people we’ve met and how we take fragments of them with us wherever we go. It’s impossible to ignore the emotions we’ve felt with others, no matter how much we try to erase them from our lives. As Baker transitions the song to a heavier pop-rock sound, she states, “I see your fingerprints on things you’ve never touched” to describe this—letting us know how her future will forever be stained with remnants of our pasts. “There’s no me without you, only us” she sings, crying out with a passionate feeling that digs deep within her listeners, knowing that this is a relatable feeling that we all like to hide. Jenny Baker is a singer/songwriter that aspires to empower her fans through being honest in her tracks. She’s honed her genre into a pop fusion, taking inspiration from spectacular artists such as Julia Michaels and Taylor Swift. “Fingerprints” is only her fourth single, but she’s growing fast with a dedicated fanbase that inspires Baker every step of the way. As talented as she is educated, Jenny Baker is an artist and an activist; she studied sociology with focuses on feminism and human rights at Harvard, using that knowledge to influence her music and educate the masses who listen to her about it. It’s an admirable position to earn, working hard to pursue her passions, combining them, and becoming an icon to her fans and followers. Written by Jane Katryn FOLLOW JENNY BAKER:

Whether through pop-culture references or personal experience, most are likely familiar with the mean-girl trope that exists worldwide. "War" by Jay Moussa-Mann explores this stereotype by using comparisons of an actual war with the battle that many face in social scenarios. Lyrics such as 'Champagne and dinner plates//Something on ice//And this is war//Your greatest weapon//Is you can be nice' not only produces a visual but also provides insight into how the artist can see through the façade of others- and she isn't interested in playing their game. While remaining steady in courage and tune, Moussa-Mann's newest alternative-pop single takes a liberated stand against the normalized victimization many have received through overdone acts of social malice. A simplistic melody, "War" remains upbeat despite the artist's stated disdain towards the elitist, 'Gucci' wearing foes mentioned in the song. Although much of the song is used to express the artist's negative views of fake personas awakened at a party, she shifts the mood through her bridge, where the almost-wistful attitude of the song shifts to an electric, hopeful one. This portion of the song reminds listeners to 'raise your glasses' and continue pushing through, despite how challenging it can feel to be on the receiving end of societal exile. The ongoing metaphors paired with life-like visuals used throughout the lyrics create an uplifting anthem for anyone faced with the battle of social warfare. Having grown up in both Turkey and the UK, Jay Moussa-Mann uses personal struggles to inspire her career and find belonging within her songs. After a lifetime of hard work, her talent was recognized when BBC Radio Tees showcased her music which ultimately became a turning point in her career. Local English stations showed Moussa-Mann immense support following her debut, helping the artist to propel her career forward. The unique alt-pop singer-songwriter has several songs and an album available to stream while she currently works on her second album. Written By Zewdi Cass FOLLOW JAY MOUSSA-MANN:

Sometimes we know something’s over before it’s over. With a relationship, we can see the signs of it fading, the recognition of love falling before our eyes before it settles into the realization that we can’t go back to how it was. With “Band-Aid” Felicia Lu talks about the pain of a passing relationship and how we can see the cracks deepening with no way to hold it together. The only thing left to do is to rip off the band-aid and let it fall apart—because as painful as it seems, in these times, both people should get it done and over with; there is no need to prolong the pain. "Band-Aid" holds a triumphant feeling, the climax of an adventure in the song’s peak that only bolsters the courageous meaning Lu pushes through the lyrics. She sings with a fire in her vocals, with no confusion or wants in her words as she says, “Some things you cannot go back to/No matter how hard you try”. She’s accepted the pain of ripping off the band-aid, knowing that “Once broken you can’t undo/All the cracks created by your lies”. A slight, reminiscent tone still lingers even though she imbues this confident passion in this track, “Band-Aid”. She states, “I miss the girl I once knew/Look in the mirror and see someone new”, but it also shows her feelings towards the new her she’s become because of everything that’s hurt her. She’s growing from the ashes of this situation and doing what’s best for her. Felicia Lu is a talented singer/songwriter that started in Germany but is now based in Vienna, Austria. She loves to write and perform her music, sharing her vision precisely as she wants to by herself—creating her reputation as an all-around talent and artist. She designs her songs and dances and finds a home within the creativity of it all. She has millions of views on her music and has had her music played on multiple radio stations. She started releasing her music back in 2015, her debut single titled “Lost at Night” and since then has made a multitude of music, releasing two EPs and many singles, each as captivating as the next. Written by Jane Katryn FOLLOW FELICIA LU:

Bryce Drew kicks off a new phase of music containing deeper, heavier topics with her piece "Still Recovering." This song is about the trials of being someone who is so in touch with their emotions and what it is like to set boundaries for yourself. Drew states that this song is "a reminder that it's OK to set boundaries for yourself" and this piece reminds her audience that it is more than okay to express how you truly feel. She motivates her audience to no longer internalize their feelings, and to freely feel every vivid emotion they experience. This song is full of raw emotion and Bryce's soul. The main aspects of this song that stick out are the soft piano keys, the bubbly beats, and Bryce's elegant vocals. The simplicity of the sounds in this piece makes it overall very impactful. Listeners are able to focus on every part of this song and are able to feel every bit of emotion Bryce put into this piece. The calming piano really warms the soul, and when paired with the energetic beats gives the melody a very delicate sound. As for her vocals, Bryce's are nothing short of spectacular. Her voice is so smooth and full of beauty and grace. Overall, she did an excellent job at creating such a soulful piece that gives listeners comfort in the idea that they are able to freely express their emotions. The emotional landscape of Bryce Drew's music is brilliantly unsteady, with peaks and valleys ascending from emotive ballads into rhythmic pop anthems that carry the heartbeat of her Trinidadian-American roots. But in her soulful dexterity as an artist, and her innate ability to draw out complex emotions often hidden in the mundane, Bryce Drew shows she has all the elements of an icon in the making. Throughout the pandemic, Bryce stayed busy independently releasing her first three singles which have amassed over 1 million streams to date. Bryce has also been the support act for Nina Nesbitt, Dylan Conrique, Bre Kennedy, James Gillespie, and Zoe Wees. With her rich, honey vocal soaring over-imaginative finger-style guitar; Bryce Drew will have you searching the blue shadowy corners of your memory, longing for a sweet sip of golden nostalgia. Written By Melina Darlas FOLLOW BRYCE DREW: