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The solo debut of Grace Gadot, “Fuckbouy Tragety” depicts a twisted fairytale of the modern love of today and the fuckboys that follow. Utilizing a witty approach while referencing Shakespeare in both English and Spanish lyrics. Drawing influence from a cross cultural upbringing, her newest song allows grace to bring together pieces of her own broken fairytale. A melodic hypnosis of a song, Grace creates a melodic song that when paired with the lyrics creates the song of a scorned seductress. The song mirrors latin inspired beats creating a strong sense of rhythm for the song to be based off of. The lyricism pairs perfectly with this creating a strong rhythm to carry the song. Throughout the various parts of the song the rhythm changes allowing for various parts of the lyrics or tune to emphasized such as within the last chorus of the song. Combined the various aspects of the song create a harmonious sound that perfectly complements Grace’s voice. While she was born in England, Grace grew up in Spain before returning to London at 17. Behind a singer/songwriter she began her musical career at a young age. From dancing to pop stars such as Lady Gaga, to Abba she progressed to choreographing her own shows, improvising lyrics and melodies with a dream to follow. Now newly signed with the dare-to-be-different FIVE Music label, she is all set to light up 2022. With her newest release quickly gaining traction, Grace’s Career is sure to take off. Written By Gillian Mena FOLLOW GRACE GACHOT:

“Fmk” by GAYLE x blackbear is a gritty pop hit. This song gives you an electric feeling that will make you want to yell the chorus from the top of your lungs. “Fmk” pulls you in with its unapologetic tone that describes the feelings of love to a point of madness, a song that takes you along into a moment of intense feelings of a stirring relationship. GAYLE's unfiltered vurnablility throughout this song, give a sense of comoft and releif. Almost as though this song is a PSA about uncharted feelings within a relationship. In all the best ways, “fmk” will be stuck in your head for weeks to come. Intimate acoustic guitar chords start off the track and continue into a sentiment of emotions. Soon after, an abrupt change of pace welcomes the chorus with head nodding production and witty lyricism. The clever play on words that allude to the childhood game, “kiss, marry, kill” is what I think makes GAYLE and blackbear the pinnacle of rising pop. As the song comes to an end, the bridge greets you with beautifully airy and cosmic vocals. It goes without saying that the bridge is one of my personal highlights of this track. "Fmk" is only one of the six tracks on GAYLE's second album "a study of the humuan experience, volume two." GAYLE is an American singer that has gained great notoriety on Tik Tok. Her song “ABCDEFU” charted worldwide reaching a larger audience. She started writing music as young as twelve years old, collaborating with her friends and family to make songs. Featured in this track, we have blackbear. Also known as Mathew Musto, blackbear approaches his style of music with inspirations from alternative hip hop and pop scenes. He has released six studio albums gaining over 20 million listeners on many platforms. Written By Brielle Pattillo FOLLOW GAYLE: FOLLOW BLACKBEAR:

Q: ‘Cigarettes & Heartbreak’ is so beautiful! What is the story behind the song? Jazzie: Thank you so much! It really turned out to be one of my favorite songs post production, there’s a real ‘indie vibed out’ element to it that not a lot of my previous songs have had. The song is really about the end of a relationship and that period of time where you’ve been separated for a bit and you know that its for the best, but you can’t quite seem to get that person fully out of your system. It's really about the lingering dull ache that comes with ending something that wasn’t ultimately fulfilling. The idea behind the lyrics ‘cigarettes & heartbreak on repeat’ specifically really was linked to a particular guy that I was seeing who reminded me of cigarette smoke and rollercoaster emotions, that was our relationship wrapped up into a few words for me. Q: What was it like to film the music video for this song? Jazzie: This music video actually came together rather seamlessly. Filming was so fun and easy that I almost forgot it was work. We had filmed in the same location the day before for my music video “27 club”, and its one of those sets that feels like a real life 1970s apartment. So by the second day of filming, it started to feel like home. The crew that was on this shoot, along with all of the other videos from this EP, was super small so it allowed for a lot of play time and experimentation when it came to filming. My director/DP, Shelby Parks, and I decided last minute to draw faces on this one red balloon and kind of make him the place holder for the person I was singing the song about, and it just took the video in such a fun direction. Aesthetically speaking, I also really enjoyed how the video came out. Q: How did growing up in California influence your music career? Jazzie: So, I actually was born in Northern California but we moved when I was only one years old due to our house burning down. It wasn’t until I graduated college that I moved back to California! But even though I didn’t grow up here, I feel like California has so many songs written about it, and so many movies that it was still influential to me and my artistry. It’s an ideal that can be really inspiring even if you aren’t physically here. Q: What is your personal favorite out of the songs you have released? You can only pick one! Jazzie: That’s so hard! It really depends on what mood I’m in, however I guess at the moment I’d have to say 27 club. Q: Who would you say has been your biggest influence? Jazzie: You know I’ve thought about this a lot but I don’t think I can really point towards one specific person. Like most people I’ve listened to music and been surrounded by it through my family since I was very young. So there are so many artists and bands that I’ve been exposed to and loved over the years, and I think that love and connection to a single song or artist is so inspiring even if you don’t end up writing in a similar genre. I think that’s why my music doesn’t fully fit into a specific genre category, because it’s this culmination of experiences and different artists and genres. Q: What is some of the best advice you have received? Jazzie: Write music that feels authentic to you. As long as you’re doing things you genuinely love, people will be able to tell. And I think that’s something I’ve learned with the production element, I always try to let the song guide me in the direction it wants to go instead of forcing it to be something it isn’t. People can really tell when you’re trying to put off something that isn’t authentic, it just doesn’t work. I’m working a lot on following my intuition and my own desires as opposed to following what other people think is ‘good’ or ‘right’. Interviewed By Kendall Koval FOLLOW JAZZIE:

Colaine's most recent single "Honest (Would it Have Killed You?) should be your new go-to breakup song. The relatable pain of this song is what will bring the listener in. It's a song where almost anyone can put themselves in the writer's shoes and feel the situation's misery. According to Colaine, this piece is about someone who told you they were not ready for a relationship. But after telling you that, you find out that they have begun a new relationship with someone who isn't you. Ouch, right? She puts that abhorrent situation into a pop track, and it is a great listen. The frustration and confusion come through in even the title of the song, hinting at the discontent. Would it have killed you to just say you were not interested? My immediate thought of this song was that it reminds me of the Australian R&B band Chase Atlantic. It begins with a dreamy instrumental before the harmonized vocals come into the mix. The layers to her vocals add a distorted sound to the song, adding to the affliction and annoyance this song sings about. Another artist this track reminded me of was singer-songwriter Blackbear, Honest (Would it Have Killed you?) has similar sounds to him. Unlike typical scorned love songs, Colaine never even dated the person she wrote this song about. This is the song you blast at full volume in the car while driving down the highway at one in the morning, screaming along to the lyrics with your best friend whilst you do. Colaine is a young Nashville Tennessee-based pop artist who is just getting her start in the industry. The young artist frequently posts and promotes her music on her TikTok account. She also touches on her mental health struggles occasionally on the account. Colaine started releasing music on her Spotify account in April 2021. She displays a gen-z sense of humor on her Twitter and other social media accounts. Written By Emma Kimberli FOLLOW COLAINE:

Ever wake up in the morning and can't decide what to wear, or what to eat. How about all those times where you think back to a situation from years ago, and rethink everything you did. It's this over-analysis that is the topic of Yoyo Nagase's smooth new track "I Don't Care." Inspired by all of those thoughts and moments of indecisiveness, Nagase creates one of the smoothest and most relatable songs to come out this year. The track features a smooth, almost soft-pop vibe. Instrumentation ranges from instruments such as drums that almost sound like bongos, saxophone, acoustic guitar, and shakers. Each instrument plays into the vibe of the track as it feels very atmospheric. The track also features three other artists, Pluto Koi, A Kid Named Rufus, and Pretty Havoc. Each artist brings their own flare to the track in the forms of vocals or instumentation. The lyrics delve into the topic of overthinking, and even Nagase said they "started to overthink the lyrics." Throughout the track Nagase discusses the topic of random thoughts they've had about situations that might've happened years ago. It's this indecisiveness that drives the track, to the point that Nagase's chorus gives us exactly what happens when your mind feels like a jumbled mess in the form of la's, "La la la la la // I don't care so I'll just." Yoyo Nagase is an up-and-coming indie pop artist based in New Haven, Connecticut. "I Don't Care.," is Nagase's second single of 2022. It follows his track "Rewind" from March of this year. "I Don't Care." is also the first of two singles that are set to feature fellow artists Pluto Koi, A Kid Named Rufus, and Pretty Havoc. Nagase got his start back in 2020 with his debut single "City Lights." With a knack for blending the smooth sounds of R&B with the brightness of pop, Nagase is shaping up to create a career set for the stars. Written By Kyle Stiver FOLLOW YOYO:

An incredible display of passion and desire for something unobtainable, HOLMES’ new single, “Love me not him” is about not wanting to let go of that special someone, even when all odds are against you. It’s a quintessential pop track with dark rock undertones, deriving from the hard hitting drum and fervent electric guitar. HOLMES doesnt give up hope; this song was made as an anthem for those going through the wringer in their love life, but not giving up without a fight. The overall composition gives off a feeling of adventure and perseverance through these tough times. A mixture of current pop elements on top of a classic early 2000’s rock instrumental. His deep, emotional and sophisticated tone is a staple voice for a love song where walls are torn down and vulnerability is on display. The sounds within the chorus like the tethering synths and gripping guitar riffs perfectly embody the passion and array of feelings that transpire in the midst of lost love. Subsequently, HOLMES speeds up the bridge, adding necessary tension that compliments the premise of wanting that person back. “Times have changed, theyre not the same…youre missing on what we could be, so love me”. It’s a tale of choosing between two people, imploring that they choose you. Even when things are over, and you think you've moved on, those faint moments reliving the good memories seem to always creep up, making us wish things were how they used to be. HOLMES is a fresh indie pop/rock singer/songwriter originally from the North East of England. He entered the year 2022 with a mission to share his music with the world, debuting with his first single, “If It Was Up To Me”, followed by “Never Learning and “Love Me Not Him”. You can hear the versatility in his voice in all three tracks. In such a short period of time, his music has been heard on streaming platforms, radio stations and when he performs live. HOLMES, whose main purpose in creating music is to connect people together, is currently working on more projects and has alot more coming your way, so keep an ear out! Written By Mia Mangione FOLLOW HOLMES

Congratulations on the release of your new single “Summer Love” featuring Sophia Goln! Can you share with us the creative process for this track and what inspired you to produce it? Chase: Thanks! This track has been in the works for about 2 years so it’s great to finally have it out. Sophia and I started working on it in the midst of the pandemic, so the recordings were done both virtually and in-person, which created some challenges. We both shared a similar vision for the song, though many different versions of the track existed before we settled on the final version you hear now. After producing the original demo, I felt something was missing, so I called upon my good friend Stoyan (aka Universe Hopper) to lay down some guitar, which I think really brings the whole track together. What instruments did you learn to play when you were younger? How did you use your knowledge of music to teach yourself how to DJ? Chase: I started playing piano around the age of 4, then played some guitar and drums. I took a short DJ lesson at the age of 12 while on holidays and instantly fell in love. From there I spent most of my teenage years teaching myself how to DJ and produce music (shoutout to Youtube tutorials). My background in piano is still the foundation of how I write music today. Most of my songs start off with messing around on the piano or playing some simple chords and melodies, and then I kind of just go crazy from there. How did you find Sophia Goln and end up collaborating with her? The two of you working together is just absolute magic! Chase: Sophia and I were both founders of a group called Music for Mental Health. We wrote music together as part of that group, before branching out into some of our own projects. Sophia not only has an incredible voice, but an amazing ability to improvise over almost any music. Often when I’m recording with her in a studio or just in my room, I give her a beat and tell her to go wild over it with some runs and harmonies and she always kills it. Beyond being super easy to work with, we also just seemed to click really well and have a similar mentality towards music so we’ll hopefully have lots more music coming in the future! Tell us more about your non-profit organization and record label, “Music for Mental Health"! Chase: Music for Mental Health has easily been one of the most special projects I’ve ever been a part of. It came to existence out of a group chat of students at our University that were interested in helping people through music during the midst of the pandemic, when students' mental health was at an all-time low. We came up with the idea to send out forms where students could write about their mental health experiences, and then we use their words to write the lyrics of our music. The goal is to share the story of what it’s like to live with, and persevere through various mental health struggles. Our community quickly grew to hundreds of students interested in what we were doing, so we incorporated as a non-profit so that we could distribute music from students at other schools. I’m currently the Vice-President and Director of Operations of Music for Mental Health, and helping to lead the expansion of the organization into more schools across Canada and beyond. You can learn more about our community here: https://www.musicformentalhealth.ca/ What has been your favorite gig you’ve performed so far? Any specific memories that stuck with you? Chase: My favorite gig by far was playing at our University’s nightclub on campus called “The Pit”. While I always enjoy playing music, it’s 1000x better when you know so many of the people in the crowd. Literally no better feeling in the world than seeing the joy you can bring to peoples face with the right song! I know you’re releasing a new single every month of 2022, which is incredible btw, so what can we expect for the rest of the releases?! I cannot wait to hear more! Chase: As any musician will tell you, we have hundreds of songs that are 90% finished, it's getting that last 10% done and sending it off to be published that's the hardest part. Therefore this year I set the personal goal to try to get a song out every month, just to track my progress over time. I’ve been experimenting with a lot of different sounds and genres, so expect to keep hearing an interesting mix of some hopefully unique music. In general, I’ve been trying to get out of the habit of writing slow, sad, songs and bring some more upbeat vibes. I view the music creation process as more of a music discovery process though, so I never try to limit what kind of music I’ll make. As long as it vibes, it's a go. Interviewed By Sarah Curry FOLLOW CHASE:

If you ever felt like you had to convince yourself that you made the right decision in breaking up with an ex, "Oh Well," by Georgia Hoareau should definitely be added to your jam out/motivational playlist. With the songs amazing and catchy electronic rhythms and accompaniment combined with its powerful lyricism, the singer truly connects with the listeners emotions and pain, trying to convince them that, 'I have been there too, but 'Oh well,' they lost a great one, but we will BOTH get through this!' "Oh Well," by Georgia Hoareau is a song that reflects on her time post-breakup where she learns to come to terms with letting go of the relationship and moving forward, with its early 2000's punk-rock rhythm and accompaniment it truly captures this theme. As she grows to find a renewed confidence, alongside the recovery of her own mental state and the independence brought on by her separation, she throws all of these bad memories into a cannon and fires it back at us, the listeners, to emphasize, warn, or motivate us to the realization that we are incredible people with baggage and you will overcome this obstacle and become better and stronger from it! Georgia Hoareau is an eighteen-year-old singer/songwriter from the Gold Coast, Australia. She is quickly becoming known for her refreshingly authentic storytelling lyrics & deceptively warm, memorable melodies. Carving out her own space with her unique blend of heartbroken lyrics and bright production, she’s bringing a new kind of hopeful sadness through her songs. Only recently out of high school, Georgia has already gained attention from local media & early momentum has led to two finalist nominations at the recent Gold Coast Music Awards, so if you want to keep up with Georgia's musical journey be sure to follow her socials down below! Written By: Troy Sica FOLLOW GEORGIA HOAREAU:

Q: ‘Tiny Moving Parts’ is so relatable! What is the story behind the song? Luxury Goods: Thank you, I’m glad you think so! I think what makes it relatable is because we all go through similar emotions at multiple points in our lives. For me, Tiny Moving Parts came from a place of contemplating why I was being so hard on myself. I was tearing myself down all of the time, and for the sake of “just getting on with it” I was not looking after my health & wellbeing nearly enough. We can be very vicious to ourselves, and have a lot of internalized expectations of who we should be and what we should look like. It takes a lot of strength to tune out the external opinions we stack up in our minds and to reclaim our confidence. I wrote Tiny Moving Parts to remind myself and everyone who needs it that we're allowed to move on from that voice, and that self-reflection shouldn't turn into self-hatred. Q: Your new EP, ‘This Is No Time To Dance’, is being released on September 16th. What are you most excited about in terms of the release? Luxury Goods: I think what I’ve been most excited about all along is just having it out into the world and seeing how people respond to it. We’ve worked on the EP for a long time, and with covid and vinyl delays it’s easy to feel a bit numb about the whole process. But seeing the EP out in the world and hearing people be genuinely excited about the release has brought new life into the music for me. It almost feels like the songs are new again, and I haven’t heard them all a thousand times before. Q: What is your personal favorite song from the new EP? You can only pick one! Luxury Goods: Very tough, but at the moment it’s ‘Again’. I love how positively people respond to the fact it’s about periods. I don’t think I quite realized how much it would resonate with others, and that feels very special. Q: Who would you love to collaborate with in the future? Luxury Goods: Paramore, Rina Sawayama, and Bring Me The Horizon. All three would leave me absolutely starstruck though, so I’d definitely need a moment to come back down to earth if it ever happens. Q: What is your favorite part about being an artist? Luxury Goods: I love that it allows me to create a musical and visual world in which I can be my most theatrical self. I can pour all of my emotions into it and being on stage or in the recording studio makes me feel totally free. Q: What should we expect next for your music career? Luxury Goods: More of everything. This year has given me my mojo back, and we’re working on new music, playing more shows and developing more colorful visuals. I’m so excited for Luxury Goods to keep growing and to share our music with more and more people. Interviewed By Kendall Koval FOLLOW LUXURY GOODS:

With a love that might have gotten away, Florrie brings us this new track titled “Falling Back To You” to detail the special and rare second chance we all secretly wish came to fruition. It’s the feeling of meeting that person you instantly connect with, knowing they could change your life for the better if you just had a little more time. It’s the memory of letting them go and thinking you’re never going to see them again. It’s all the small dreams you wished could have been with you and realizing that you finally have the time to achieve them all. It’s the hope of wishing they come back and the achievement of finally getting what you wanted. “Falling Back To You” is the epitome of all of those feelings in a delightful new track. Right person, wrong time is the first saying that comes to mind when I hear “Falling Back To You”, Florrie’s newest release. With its catchy and sweet melody, we’re brought into the feeling of the beautiful parts of our past returning to their peaks. Florrie comes in with this shimmery melody, leading us with her upbeat vocals and captivating us. She sings, “I remember wondering what it would be like/I guess we were in the right place at the wrong time“, saying that what they could have been would have been beautiful. Florrie states, “I knew it was always you on my mind”, and brings us into the hopeful tone of the song, establishing that it was a love that would have been for the storybooks, and with this new chance? It still could be. Florrie is a singer-songwriter from the UK who is currently based in Brighton. She focuses her sound on uplifting indie pop, writing and co-producing all of her music. She’s been into music from a young age, starting with the drums at age seven and blossoming into the talented artist she is today. Florrie aims to be honest with her music, sharing her experiences with her listeners to gain a crowd that can relate to her. “Falling Back To You” is her second release of 2022, the first being “What If I’m Wrong” which is just as stunning. Florrie continues to write more fantastic music and is readily preparing to release her upcoming album, leaving her fans excited in anticipation. Written by Jane Katryn FOLLOW FLORRIE:

“Rabbit Holes” is a sweet and delicate ballad about falling down a rabbit hole of love with your significant other. West describes the track as “a love story that people could relate to, but [incorporating] the little eccentricities that make mine special.” This track shows off West’s dreamy vocals combined with her raw stories and melodies. Conveyed through a whimsical soundscape, the song seems a little silly, but West’s piercing voice cuts through, breathing life into the track. Blair West’s voice serenades the audience into valleys of emotion, brought together by pastel-hued sounds that embody the transition of summer into fall. Trading bright for muted, happy for vulnerable, and heat for a brisk cold. Her moving guitar melodies push the track forward, providing depth and coverage to her personal narratives. West looks at the twists, turns, and complexities: the beauty and intricacies behind relationships, especially her own. Blair West’s sound is a glorious concoction of folk-pop with tingles of soul and indie influences. Described as a mix between Joni Mitchell, Jewel, and Taylor Swift, Blair West’s creativity comes from her tongue-in-cheek sense of humor, New York grit, and Scorpio sensitivity. While writing music from the age of five, she put her stardom dreams on the shelf as she launched her successful career in journalism and marketing. Now, she’s ready to return to her musicality, indulging in the melodies and lyrics that float around in her head, her passion fueling her determination to take this leap of faith. Though this is only her sophomore single, Blair shows promise in her clever lyricism and unique combination of soundscapes, bringing a feast for us all. Written By: Megan Cao FOLLOW BLAIR:

"Point Of View" by up-and-coming artist Shradan is a contemporary EDM love song. It tells a feeling of new and exciting love. The production of this track is very smooth and good on the ears, along with the vocals. The soft voice immediately pulls you in and the upbeat lyrics and synths make you want to keep listening. Unlike a lot of love songs nowadays, it conveys love in a positive light. Though I am not usually a fan of EDM-type songs, this specific piece stands out in the best way possible. It reminds me, especially of the musical artist Calvin Harris. Do you know the feeling of eating a popsicle on a hot summer's day while the radio plays in the back? I'd say this song gives you that exact fond feeling in your bones. "Point Of View" will bring you back to the early 2010s with its instrumental. Lyrically, this song talks about running away. Looking for an escape and finding the love of your life while you are there. It's an entrapping experience and one you've never felt before. Suddenly, everything just feels right because of this person. They give a new flavor to life that you never knew existed. They give you a different point of view, you feel at home when you first see this person. The song is not long, but it uses its time to capture you and interest you to the max. Shradan, once known as "Dj Darsh" is a producer and DJ based in the L.A. area. With his genre choice being EDM (Electronic Dance Music), he says some of his biggest inspirations are Jonas blue, Calvin Harris, and many more artists. Shradan posted his first song on YouTube and started his music career two years ago with the song "Resolve". Before Los Angeles, Shradan had the amazing opportunity to play with one of the most renowned DJs in India, DJ Suketu. Written By Emma Kimberli FOLLOW SHRADAN: