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Humanity at its purest form has always thrived on self-evolution to innovate and enlighten our lives, whether that be through complicated technological advancements, or more simply, self-cultivation. "Launch Forth" is an encouraging coming-of-age single that reminds listeners to continue moving forward despite the underlying fear of change that can be innate in our society. While we all crave to be our highest selves, it takes immense self-love and patience to develop into these versions of ourselves. Jenny Mallard uses her artistic flair in her latest release to advise listeners that they are in charge of their lives, and despite apprehensions towards taking risks, a prosperous future lies ahead. While the self-produced composition is excellent, Mallard's ethereal vocals elevate the inspiring single. Throughout the song, the artist is able to display her generous range against an affecting musical configuration that delivers a heartening message. Though some lyrics express anxieties such as, 'so many questions/wondering if and when you'll find the answers', repeating metaphors aligning life with a moving ship reassure listeners to pursue their journeys, even through 'rough seas'. While Mallard has previously been described as folk-pop, this song contains a medley of modern country and indie elements. The hopeful lyricism and warm instrumentals charmingly compliment the soothing mood of the single. Jenny Mallard is a Canadian folk-pop singer-songwriter from Mount Pearl, NL. While she began her professional singing career in 2016, she's been performing from a very young age. Mallard has been recognized as an engaging live performer, producing a variety of covers infused with folk acoustic influence. The artist has toured four times throughout Newfoundland and her songwriting talents have been acknowledged by the East Coast Music Awards. In addition to her musical showcasing, her fans can find physical and mental health promotion through her Instagram account. Her first few singles, "I do", "The Girl You Used to Know", and now "Launch Forth" were just released this Summer and her debut album is set to be released this Fall. Written By Zewdi Cass FOLLOW JENNY:

Amava reveals a new type of pop with this synth-heavy track “Feel Things”. In this song, Amava explores hyperpop and a more production based type of music that reveals a new strength in her. She really pulled out all the stops, and it worked amazing for her. With this song, Amava leaves a lasting impression on listeners and sucks them into this new soundscape. Amava is growing faster than ever, and her music is reflecting that. It’s new and it’s experimental and it’s all the things that make the song so good. This hyperpop inspired song has all the people jamming out, the pop inspiration flowing through the chorus and the electronic notes evident in the beats and synths. Especially in the chorus, there are these elements that all come together and build up this tension just to release and satisfy the listeners. The bridge, on the other hand, is an amazing show of talent and builds the song up even more with the production, and it creates this feeling that really establishes a connection and impact on the listeners. The lyrics add to the flow of the song, the vocals being electric and vibrant to combat the deeper lyrics and metaphors. Everything about the song screams hyperpop in the best way, it’s true to its genre and encapsulates the feeling of what hyperpop is supposed to be. Amava is a Nashville-based pop artist after spending her childhood in Oregon. She’s always been a singer-songwriter, but only in recent years has she dipped her toes into more of a hyper-pop song inspired by the likes of Charli XCX and Lorde. She’s evolved from a small town girl to a pop-star in just a couple years, and she’ll become even bigger and bigger in the near future. Written By Alyssa Gallardo FOLLOW AMAVA:

Included in her debut EP Bloom, Melanie Wehbe released "Rules." This piece is about the realization that you shouldn't let others control what you say or do and just allow yourself to find your identity. Trying to fit into the mold that society has created stunts personal growth and can dull the beauty of how unique each person is. When speaking about this song, Melanie expressed "The song that, in my opinion, defines my entire artistry. I heard the melodies and lines of lyrics in my head and I realized that something personal was going to be written... I wrote what I think is my (so far) life's work." With her self-empowering track, Melonie creates a comfortable environment for listeners to explore their true selves. Melanie mixes dream-like beats with dynamic rhythms to create this wonderful piece. The song begins with softer notes with the melody as well as her voice. Her voice has an audible strength to it which holds a lot of emotion. She goes on these small runs after each line which adds depth to the meaning of each and every verse. As the song progresses, her vocals as well as the beat and melody hit a turning point where everything explodes. Melanie bursts into powerful notes while the melody shatters the calm aura the song held. This change in pace electrifies the audience while Melanie sings the lines "I'm gonna say what I'm gonna say" and "I'm gonna do what I'm gonna do." This piece holds such grace and power and captures listeners' attention from beginning to end. Melanie Wehbe is a multiple gold and platinum-awarded singer and songwriter. Growing up with music in the family she early understood the impact and importance of having music in life. At the age of 14, she started writing songs which quickly became the easiest way for her to express herself. This year, 2022, she will release her debut EP including six brand new personal gems. Melanie explains the EP as a musical journey about finding self-acceptance and finding one’s inner strength and blooming as a person. We’ve seen her as a cover girl on Sweden’s biggest LGBTQ+ Magazine, QX Magazine and after a live show in Luleå, Sweden, a reviewer called her “one of the country’s best-kept secret and best talent”. Written By Melina Darlas FOLLOW MELANIE WEHBE:

Q: 'TWEET' is such a catchy song! What is the meaning behind it? TAURIE: Song is about a young person about to 'fly out' into the world but nervous and anxious, wondering if they will make it. Momma birdie encourages them to keep trying and pushing ahead. This song means a lot to me as a support song coming from moms, families and loved ones that show support to younger people trying to make it in life. Q: What does the songwriting process look like for you? TAURIE: Songwriting comes pretty easy for me. I pull from anything, an emotion, an event or incident around me, a conversation, a beat or even a thought. I can typically write a song as I am listening to a beat, and write as I hum to the beat. I get lost in the moment. Q: How did you decide what to include in the visuals for the video? TAURIE: When I started writing the lyrics, I visualized it symbolically as birds and it kind of stuck, so I went with it. Both the lyrics and the video concept came to me about the same time. Q: What is one of your favorite parts about being an artist? TAURIE: The freedom of expression, imagination and creativity. Four parts, but they are all joined together each time I wonder why I do what I do. Q: What is your personal favorite of the songs you have released? You can only pick one! TAURIE: TWEET. Q: What are you most looking forward to in terms of your music? TAURIE: Writing and releasing my songs. The ability to create something that has meaning to me is unmatched, and then sharing it with my fans that appreciate my work is very humbling to me. Interviewed By Kendall Koval FOLLOW TAURIE:

There’s an addictive quality to falling in love. The slow glances across a room, the eye contact with an underlying meaning, the slight brushing of hands as you pass each other and pretend not to feel the tingles that slowly trickle across your arms. It feels like nothing you’ve felt before, and if we’re lucky, it’ll continue happening over and over throughout the confessions, the quality time spent together, and maybe the rest of our lives. But sometimes, it doesn’t stay, and suddenly the tingling hands turn sickly and heavy, weighed down with doubt and fear till you wonder how it turned out that way. VENNA shares this unfortunate shift with an abusive relationship in the melody and words of this new track, “Melancholia”, telling how everything goes well until one day, it doesn’t. In “Melancholia” VENNA dives into a powerful ballad with electro-pop influences. It’s powerful in meaning and sound, sharing a journey of how love can shift into a toxic type of obsession. The lyrics come from a self-deprecating place with phrases like, “Would you love me to the grave?”, “I want to waste away/deconstructing you”, and the repeated line, “Help me tame the melancholia”. The words share this dependent feeling on another, becoming obsessed to the point where it’s all they believe they need in order to keep going. It’s all wrapped into a song that represents the highs and lows of this type of relationship—the dreamy feeling leading you in and the hazy feeling that swirls in between the words and her stunning vocals. VENNA is a Canadian singer-songwriter, poet, and aspiring author. She’s inspired by meanings—the artistic flow of poetry and music, showing that through each one of her songs. She desires to inspire her audience and leave them thinking with her lyrics in an uncontained way. While legendary poets like Edgar Allan Poe influenced her writing, she’s inspired musically by people like Banks and Billie Eilish. From a young age, she’s been into music, writing, singing, and managing to release her first full-length album, “For Annie” when she was 16. She hones her sound around an indie alt-pop, with this new track “Melancholia” delving into a bit of an electro-pop vibe. Written by Jane Katryn FOLLOW VENNA:

A song surrounding the feelings of loneliness and feeling isolated "Crying in the Swimming Pool '' embodies the depressive feelings that are present when one may hypothetically cry in a swimming pool. The singer utilizes a strong melody alongside well written lyrics in order to create a strongly impactful song, While sounding upbeat, the song manages to encompass a specific type of sadness that many encounter. Beginning with soothing melodies paired with light vocals the song sets a very urethral sound for the song. In the background there is a slight 80’s pop sound that helps to uplift the song. The beat begins to pick up for the chorus of the song while continuing to have a light sound to the song. These aspects create an interesting fuse of sounds that is not only reminiscent but soothing to the listeners. The lyricism within the song greatly complements these aspects of the song. In conjunction all of the various aspects of the song create an 80’s inspired indie pop song that has a light and happy sound while the lyrics hold a deeper meaning. Featured globally by Paper Wonderland, Girls Are Awesome and Complex, Moli is taking the world by storm. Based in Berlin at the Embassy of Music, her first single “Disconnected:” was released in June 2020 as a part of her second EP. Beginning her career in 2018, and showing no signs of stopping after her debut solo single “Didn't Mean To” Moli continued on with her career taking her chances in London. It was here where she met producer Chris Zane who combined Moli’s love of the glamorous 80’s aesthetic with French 70’s Cinema, which evolved her writing styles paving the way for some of her newer works. With her newest single “Crying in the Swimming Pool” Moli continues to grow as an artist leaving listeners yearning for more. Written By Gillian Mena FOLLOW MOLI:

Do you know how people say you can tell if you like a song from the first 7 seconds of listening? This song had me hooked from the first note! The power behind the instrumental completely sets the tone for this heartfelt saga complimented by her silky vocals and harmonies. “Distant” by Acari is a melodious display of intense feelings wrapped in a bow of soul and nuance that perfectly embodies the roots of RNB. “Distant” will have all the lovebirds chanting and grooving for days! This song commences with a bang, springing into lyrics “Baby when it feels like im acting different, give me your smile, cause I can’t resist it” its a great feeling to have that special person comfort us with the smallest acts of kindness, but when this is not obtainable, We crave the attention to the point of addiction. Acari unveils individuality and personal touch through her accentuation of words and pace, adding perfectly planted intimacy and nuance. The dark yet relaxed instrumental and fluctuating melodies convey an ongoing loop of pain and pleasure that ultimately cause distance in a relationship. Acari’s soft yet distinguishable voice makes this track one to remember. Acari, originally known as Carina Valdez, is a new and upcoming Filipino solo artist residing in the Bay Area. Before her solo debut as Acari, she was the lead singer in the alternative rock band, “April Chase” where she performed at shows such as Vans Warped Tour. Years after the band ended, Acari made her way back into the music scene by covering popular RNB artists like SYD and Summer Walker on Youtube, showing us her new influences as a solo artist. Acari shares her talent at local venues and released her first ever single, “No rules” earlier this year, receiving laudable reviews. Her solo career has just begun and I see nothing but a promising future ahead of her! Written By Mia Mangione FOLLOW ACARI:

"Thought I Knew You Better" by Italian artist V?k is a lively dance-pop song. The song is about wracking your brain about why you used to like someone who clearly didn't deserve your love and attention. But instead of feeling down, you realize that they were never good for you. The song is about realizing that they were the problem, and you were not. In fact, you don't even know if you really knew them at all or if you created a fantasy in your head of what you wish they were. It's time to let go of the past, because they weren't worth your time anyway. The blithe tone of this song makes the listener feel empowered, and the lyrics add on to the confident feeling. This is a song your friend would show you after someone did you dirty to make you realize your worth and put you in a feel-good mood. Realizing your self-worth is a powerful thing, and I think this track encapsulates the feeling of giving yourself some credit where credit is due! Admitting that they were the one who changed and messed up your connection, not you. Instrumentally, this song is comparable to late 1970's disco, just with a modern kick. The first thing I thought of while listening to this song was Michael Jackson's fifth studio album "Off the Wall", specifically the title track off that album. The full smooth sounding voice of V?k is very pleasant on the ears. The modern-disco style of this song fits perfectly with his vibrato subtle vibrato. It tells a relatable story of the feeling of falling apart before you dust yourself off and put yourself back together. If you had a fling in the past that just wasn't right for you, this is song you can relate to. It's a fun, unique song that you can dance to instead of mope around. European artist V?k got his start releasing music in 2019, with debut single "Shadows". Originally from Italy but migrating to the U.K, he cites his biggest influences in music are Shawn Mendes, Sam smith, and Alessia Cara. V?k got his start on YouTube posting covers to popular songs like "I don't want to" by Alessia Cara. V?k is open about his queerness and sings candidly about his experiences with it. He notes his goal is to explore comfort, but also touch on the discomfort of life and stimulate thought, conversations, and action in people. Written By Emma Kimberli FOLLOW V?K:

Often, the term 'comfortable' is used to describe a feeling of safety and welcoming, but what happens when you overindulge in the refuge of security? Experiencing regret upon reflection of your past years can be undoubtedly painful and thus create a sense of urgency to create a boundless future. The new single from Hannah Trigwell, "Comfortable", describes the fear of growing older without taking risks and therefore becoming 'too comfortable'. The artist produces imagery of a complacent relationship coupled with an internal longing to create lyrics that exude a tone that captures the melancholic essence of the song. Click here to listen to "Comfortable"! Both lyrically and musically true to the styling of Trigwell's previous work, "Comfortable" bears compelling vocals and lyrical storytelling. The intensity of the artist's voice ebbs and flows harmoniously with the emotional turn points of the verses, rhythmically following the beat of the composition. Choruses consisting of a repeating metaphor, 'Just like another stain we couldn’t wash out/Of my old college T-shirt you’re wearing now/‘Cause it’s comfortable/Too comfortable' use familiarity to describe the unmistakable sink in emotion, signaling it's time for a change. By immersing listeners with tranquil vocals and a catchy ballad, "Comfortable" relates to anyone feeling ready to proceed to the next chapter of their story. Hannah Trigwell's career began at just the age of 17 when she began busking in her hometown of Leeds, UK. Now, at the age of 31, she has charted internationally along with independently releasing numerous singles and her debut album 'Red' over the past decade. Additionally, the artist has supported several sold-out international tours headlined by several well-known artists such as Jess Glynne. By creating impactful music, the alternative-pop singer-songwriter evokes emotional responses from her loyal fanbase which has grown to an online community of over 800,000 followers. Written By Zewdi Cass FOLLOW Hannah Trigwell:

In the spirit of saying goodbye to the bad things that litter our lives, ISA brings us an energetic and confident track to tell a story of leaving behind a toxic relationship and knowing your worth when they attempt to get back what they lost. It’s an empowering song, the meaning detailing how we once felt about them but then developing into a realization of knowing you deserve better than them. ISA hits us hard with this electro and indie-pop melody and states her place as someone who refuses to be crossed. She’s learning what she’s worth and won’t let anyone get in her way. It’s true when people say love is blind—because as we look back on our past relationships, it’s not odd to think, oh, what was I thinking? But when we grow and realize these things, our self-worth grows, and we learn to put up with less of the things we used to. In “Girl You Lost” ISA finds a new purpose after a toxic relationship, singing, “I’m just the girl that you lost/She don’t love you anymore”. It’s a new vibe that ISA usually tends to go for, but she remains authentic in expressing herself with “Girl You Lost”. The lyrics are angsty, yet ISA juxtaposes them with a calmer sound, giving an emotional face to the meaning. Her vocals complement the track beautifully, distinctly imbuing confidence into her vulnerability. ISA is a Swedish pop artist that continued to make moves in the music sphere since her start in 2012. She’s a songwriter and singer, writing all of her material and fueling her creative process with her words. ISA has honed her music sound somewhere between the genres of pop and R&B, inspired by iconic artists such as Ariana Grande, Post Malone, and SZA. She released her debut album in 2019, a collection of 13 songs with a range of moody pop to upbeat, showcasing her talents. However, “Girl You Lost” is her newest track; with it, we can see how much she’s grown and prospered. Written by Jane Katryn FOLLOW ISA:

Some of the most painful times in life are the subtler ones, where nothing is going explicitly wrong or explicitly right. The waiting period–of waiting both for you to love yourself and for someone else to choose you–can be incredibly draining, especially when things continually don’t work out and it feels as though the world is against you. “Bad Luck” by Laura Lang explores the essence of toxicity, showing the painful duality between the wish to be with someone who loves you back and the reality of staying with the wrong person or being alone completely. The song’s composition is excellent, reminiscent of Car Seat Headrest’s subtler numbers with its slow burn intro and soft rock chords. Each aspect of “Bad Luck” holds its own, with no one facet carrying the song. Lang’s vocals are strong and ethereal without being overpowering and add to the wistful, slightly bitter atmosphere. In lines such as “this isn’t the first time and it won’t be the last,” “sink your teeth into me and make me stay” and “petrified of the light but in darkness I'm afraid/what would happen if anybody knew,” Lang aptly probes the often confusing depths of choosing to stay when you know you shouldn’t. She goes on to say “diagnosed with bad luck/I’m tired of endlessly chasing for somebody to love/I’ll never have,” showing the emotional exhaustion that can go hand in hand with both settling and feeling lonely for too long. Laura Lang is a 17-year-old singer-songwriter from Memphis, Tennessee. She consistently works with producer Calvin Lauber and places emphasis on the storytelling aspect of her music, focusing on transforming inner dialogue, misfortune, and her experiences with those around her into deeply personal music. She’s been pursuing music from a very young age and it has been and continues to be her motivation. Recently, Lang has been focusing on her upcoming project Bad Luck, beginning with her single Black Sedan. It marks a stylistic departure from the more organic sounds of her earlier work, featuring dissonant chords and punchier drum sounds to create an effect of desperation. She immerses herself in art in order to enhance her own creativity in ways such as learning about other musicians and their creative processes, listening to new music, and studying physical art. Though Laura Lang is new to the music scene, she possesses musical prowess far beyond her years and is sure to make an impact. Written By Adelae Norwood FOLLOW LAURA LANG:

Katie MAC has released a line of singles this past summer all leading up to the release of "It Is What It Is." This piece is about coming to terms with the fact that not everything is going to go the way you planned. Katie MAC believes that "when we hold so tightly to the things we love, we miss out on amazing, fun, and messy experiences. When I adopted my 'it is what it is' attitude, I felt like I truly came into myself, no matter how chaotic the process was." Through this track, Katie motivates listeners to not hold on so tightly to the outcome of situations and to just go with the flow to see what life has in store. With such a powerful message, Katie matches this energy with the melody, lyrics, and vocals she brings to the piece. The melody has such a powerful beat that captures listeners' attention. It's so empowering, energetic, and addicting to listen to. Her vocals are just as electric, as she sings with so much passion. Katie has a very strong voice that stands out from the rest of the piece, allowing the lyrics to really be heard. Lines such as "I think it's time I throw my hands up and leave it all to God" and "I'm vibing in a stranger's car" bring the chaotic and all-trusting energy that comes with the c'est la vie lifestyle. Overall, Katie did an incredible job at creating this empowering piece to motivate listeners to not take life so seriously. With a heavy dose of bubble-gum pop and a sprinkle of relatable pop, katie MAC fuses together your mid-western girl next door sensibilities with sharp lyricism that materialize into hook-driven songs that are infectious and edgy. Originally from Kansas, katie MAC is a new addition to the LA pop scene, whose strong vocal chops mark her music with dangerous energy as she catches the ears of both local and international listeners. Her 2019 debut album, Tears Like Glitter , earned over 500k within the first few months of its release. Her second project, Self Sabotage - with singles "No Fun" and "Till It Hurts," showcases her growth and vulnerability. Written By Melina Darlas FOLLOW KATIE MAC: