Adversities can be found in even the smallest of things. It’s something that -- despite being painful at that moment -- helps us understand how to navigate life and handle even tougher situations in the future. Thomas Day’s “The End” is full of anguish and questioning that feels like a personal letter to himself. The song is vulnerable in the realest sense; and acknowledges that despite all the beauties that exist, sometimes the only recognisable aspect in life is the pain felt from difficult circumstances. “The Day'' isn't your average love-song (or pop song). Pop music is mostly “feel-good” music that doesn’t require deep, profound lyricism. Thomas Day uses his powerful, vocals to fully embody the mood and tension in his latest single; which exhibits true emotions without effort or over-explaining. You don’t need a backstory or cheatsheet to understand “The Day”’s message and overall theme. It’s vague in the sense that listeners can find and create their own implications that fits their personal story well. However, despite talks of trials and tribulations, Day also addresses his willpower and that is found in the chorus: “But this is not the end / I'm hanging off the edge / But I'll keep / Holding on, I swear to God / I got a stubborn heart / And a voice screaming in my head / This is not the end.” Thomas Day is resilient as he continues fighting for a life full of love, joy, and true understanding. Without realising, this sentiment teaches listeners the importance of perseverance and resilience. No one can guarantee that life will get easier as time progresses, but it does get better. Continue your journey and you’ll be greeted with beautiful things along the way. Singer Thomas Day was born in Brentwood, Tennessee and grew up in a musical family. Not only has he been interested in becoming a musical artist since he was a child, but he is also skillful in other hobbies such as football. With over 6 million followers on social media and auditioning on America’s Got Talent in 2020, Thomas Day has worked hard to achieve his dreams and has become increasingly successful whilst doing so. Day’s future is bright, and we’re all excited to see him grow in his artistry! Written By: Kasey D. FOLLOW THOMAS:

"X in My Sensual" by Asbjørn, featuring Dayyani, is an absolute show-stopper. This song wastes no time and immediately starts to pull you in. Starting off intense and staying that way, this track packs a punch for its short length. DAYYANI’s verse adds another genius layer to this track, which is absolutely good. "X in My Sensual" sings passionately about relations, with the main focus being on sex. This track is incredibly catchy; it will have you humming along before you are even done with your first listen. This song has a heavy 2000s pull and is inspired without sounding tacky or annoying. Consent and connections are the main focus of this song, and I think it is done wonderfully. My first thought while listening to this song was that it gave off heavy Justin Timberlake vibes, one of the most prolific artists of 2000’s sensual pop. DAYYANI’s impact and influence on the song remind me of Jennifer Lopez’s and Britney Spear's discography. Established Danish pop stars Asbjørn and DAYYANI are taking the industry by storm. Asbjørn is a queer icon and talks openly about it; he also takes immense pride in challenging societal gender norms in his day-to-day life. Asbjørn has been releasing music since 2012, making him a true pioneer of modern, 2000s-esque pop. DAYYANI is known for her stage presence and performing abilities, and it is very obvious why. Her most popular single, "Goddess" has an impressive 70,000 listens on Spotify. Written By Emma Kimberli FOLLOW ASBJORN: FOLLOW DAYYANI:

Pop artist Enisa has just released a new single, titled “Just a Kiss (Muah)” on October 28th, 2022. Following her recent single “Zoom” this new release is Enisa’s 14th single to date, and it has quickly taken over her top song on Spotify. "Just a Kiss (Muah)" has reached charts all around the world and already has seen massive support from her listeners. Her new song is an undeniably catchy dance-pop track perfect for a night out. It's a song that I could envision being played all over the radio and in the clubs near you. While listening to Enisa's high-energy and dreamy vocals, I was reminded of legendary pop artists like Dua Lipa, Bebe Rexha, and Ava Max. Her new single, "Just a Kiss (Muah)" shows off her skills as a singer and songwriter. With this, Enisa has a very strong pop song full of life with dance and disco elements behind it. This is definitely a song to add to your pop, dance, or girl's night out playlists. Whether you're listening by yourself or surrounded by friends, this track will make you want to move around and belt the chorus alongside the artist. “Just a Kiss (Muah)" has been streamed over 500,000 times on Spotify since its release and her recent music video for this song, which can be seen above, just hit 2 million views. I have high expectations for the future of pop music with Enisa in it. Enisa is a singer and songwriter from New York. The up-and-coming artist brings her unique soul and hometown attitude to create her own style of pop music. With over 365,000 average monthly listeners on Spotify, her music has been streamed millions of times. Her most popular single, “Count My Blessings” has over 10.8 million plays alone. The young artist started her career making covers in 2015, before releasing her own music in 2016, one year later. Enisa has also received millions of views on her YouTube videos, where she has covered popular songs like, “Titanium” by David Guetta and “Take Me To Church” by Hozier to name a few. She is set on track to be a very successful artist, and has already proven herself as such along the way. Since releasing her first original single, "Burn This Bridge" in 2016, Enisa has put out her debut EP titled “Fake Love”, has released over 10 singles, and has been a featuring artist on a track among G-Eazy and Joeybadass. Enisa has even gone on to represent her home state of New York in “The American Song Contest” earlier this year. You can find her YouTube channel and more through the links below. Written By Jenna Barton FOLLOW ENISA:

“Drive Me To The Sea” is wonderfully done; comparatively upbeat music while the vocals feel more somber and, perhaps, a bit nostalgic. What feeling do you hope to evoke from the listeners with this song? Kimber: Looking back, ‘Drive Me To The Sea’ was my therapy. I wrote the lyrics in an East London hospital in 2019 during a chaotic time of my life. Initially, it was just an account of my thoughts in an attempt to make sense of what was going on. But after nearly a year of adjusting to the event, I came back to what I’d written and formed the lyrics to ‘Drive Me To The Sea.’ We worked through different versions of the production and, in the end, loved the disparity between the lyrical content and a more upbeat, hopeful vibe. I’ve always loved bands like The Cure, where they have that conflict between lyrics and production, as it allows you to engage at different levels, whatever your mood. How has being from Yorkshire influenced your sound and musical style? Kimber: I think our northern, working-class roots have influenced our work ethic and DIY approach to making music. We self-engineer, produce and mix everything, and put money aside each week to slowly build our shared studio. One of the turning points for us was when we’d saved up enough money for our first analog synth (Korg Minilogue). It transformed our productions as we were finally able to create the sounds we’d had in our heads, which we could never quite get to with software. Your SoundCloud indicates that you were each involved in previous projects before joining forces to create Kimber. What clicked and made you realize that you had the foundation for something special here? Kimber: Although we’ve both been in different bands, we’ve been writing together for almost 15 years under different guises. Throughout that time, we’ve always experimented with different vibes, just trying to find our sound. ‘House In The Sky’ was one of the first songs written for this project. I’d just bought a Volca Beats and was messing about with different loops when we came up with what’s now the intro loop to this song. Along with the Minilogue, the Volca was our first bit of analog gear, and it sounded so much better than any of the software we’d been using previously. We pretty much ditched everything we’d written to that point, and it became the catalyst for the rest of the EP. Which song of yours is your favourite to perform live? Kimber: ‘How We Spent Last Summer’ is our version of a ‘guitar band’ song and probably our favourite to play live. We have an extended intro with our drum machine on loop then we build the song from there. As a 2 piece, we have to get creative live to make a big sound, and a big part of that for ‘How We Spent Last Summer’ is using the Big Muff fuzz pedal on bass guitar. The samples you can hear throughout are from when a friend went traveling around South America. On safari in Brazil, he took a load of field recordings on his Tascam, and the vocal cut is of his tour guide, Elmo. If you could open for any artist, who would you choose, and why? Kimber: I think that would have to be Mount Kimbie. As another 2 piece, they’ve been a significant influence for us on how they approach their live setup and blending drum machines and synths with live elements. Interviewed By Vanessa Siebrass FOLLOW KIMBER:

"Only Love," by JONAH, is the opening track to the music group's album Damn the Wild Air, Pt. 01, released early this month. Alongside the album is a series of music videos that span back a year from the project's release date, with "Only Love" being the most recent. Providing a visual narrative of two partners in crime, the video concept of "Only Love" showcases how love can be the sole basis for wanting to endure a difficult situation. In the same breath, the song emphasizes the human nature to blindly follow love because of what feelings it has to offer. As the album opener, "Only Love" immediately sets the aesthetic tone for the rest of the project. And by the end of the first listen, JONAH makes it hard to feel guilty about falling victim to the endless search for a soulmate. "Only Love," by JONAH, is a moderately quick tune, lasting about three minutes and 27 seconds. It is simple in structure, using a Verse-Chorus-Verse-Chorus-Bridge-Chorus format, and the track is driven primarily by vocals and guitar. Occasionally, the production utilizes bass, drums, and soundscapes to continue the listener's interest throughout the song. But these production elements are added subtly to still allow for the track's sense of an open atmosphere, which is also due to the long reverb. As for the lyrics, they follow a similar subtle nature, with lines like "Young, honesty/We're born to run" that are short, striking, and straight to the point. After all, the repeating chorus "Throw it all away to chase it/Coming from the cold we made it/Only love" is enough to understand the freedom in love's captivity JONAH hopes to portray. JONAH is a music duo based in Berlin, consisting of producer Christian Steenken and vocalist Angelo Mammone. The group gained recognition after releasing its first single in 2014, "All We Are," reaching number two on the Itunes Alternative Charts. Since then, JONAH has released several remixes and three EPs on streaming services, their latest project being Damn the Wild Air, Pt. 01 . By 2021, the music duo featured on Spotify playlists like Indieland and Indie Radar , amassing over 8 million streams on the platform. They've also grown a following through live performances, including the All We Are and Wicked Fever tours, The Streaming Hand Festival, and more. Today with the recent release of their "Only Love" video, JONAH is proving they're well-rounded artists, ready to leave a lasting impression on their listeners. Written By Jeffrey Ade FOLLOW JONAH:

Rachel Grae’s latest single is a clever take on the warning signs that may be found in toxic relationships. “Colorblind” is about lacking the ability to differentiate between the red flags and the green ones. Grae analyzes her own approach to relationships, and questions the signs she sees. The sad ballad consists of vulnerable lyrics that accentuate the feeling of slowly losing your mind while wondering if this is real love, or a toxic flame that will burn out. Grae claims that she can always see the ending before it begins and that she is prone to self-sabotage. For her, it is hard to see the truth in a partner and she starts to doubt the relationship. In the chorus, Grae sings, “I’m just a little bit wary// When all the good is too good it scares me// All the signs are gray in my mind// Maybe I’m, maybe I’m just colorblind.” She confesses that it is hard to determine who the good ones are when the dating pool is filled with toxic people. The vulnerable song highlights the difficulties in trying to find love in the modern dating world. Grae effortlessly crafted a track that resonates with listeners and comforts them in their own heartache. “Colorblind” is a heart-wrenching ballad with a unique songwriting background—Grae wrote the track during a TikTok Live while her fans watched. They were able to witness the beginning stages of the song’s creation while being given an insight on Grae’s songwriting process. The song instantly became a fan favorite, which encouraged her to release it. The piano-led track guides the listener through the gloomy lyrics. The subtle synth beat adds a calming effect that produces an angelic ambiance. Towards the middle of the track, a faint violin is introduced, further boosting this heavenly atmosphere. Every detail in the production works together to create an enchanting track. In the accompanying music video, the audience sees Grae stuck in a toxic relationship. Throughout it, she is seen giving all her heart to this man, while he is barely giving her a second thought and getting angry at her for minor accidents. As the video continues, Grae begins to gain her vision back and see the man for the red flag he truly is. In the end, she leaves him and burns all of the items that remind her of him. The song and the corresponding music video both set a powerful reminder to audiences that they do not have to settle for relationships that are unhealthy. Rachel Grae is a singer-songwriter from the outskirts of New York City. In 2021, she made her debut with her single, “Bad Timing”. Since then, she has released several more singles that solidify her status as a rising star. She has nearly 2 million monthly listeners on Spotify and over 850,000 followers on TikTok. She uses the social media platform to connect with her fans and build a dedicated audience. Her music is filled with poetic lyrics and unforgettable melodies that showcases her incredible talent. With powerhouse vocals reminiscent of superstars Kelly Clarkson and Demi Lovato, Grae is on her way to complete stardom. Written By Karlee Smith FOLLOW RACHEL:

“Rut” is a beautiful reclamation of one’s power, of realizing that the chances you’ve given were squandered and that your effort was not met with the same energy. Sometimes it hurts more to hold on than it does to let go. Would you mind sharing the inspiration behind this song? Emily: I wrote this song a while ago about finding out after a relationship that had ended that there had been disloyalty. I wasn’t sad or angry as I had moved on, but instead took this narrative to create a moving song that perhaps someone could relate to and find comfort in When did you realize that you wanted to be an artist, and when did you first start dabbling in music? Emily: Ever since I was young, I have loved singing at home, performing in school shows, and making up tunes in my head. I properly started writing songs around the age of 12 and have never looked back since. Now, I’m finally ready to share them with the world. If you had to explain yourself to the world through another artist’s album, which would you choose and why? Emily: I would have to choose the album Flicker by Niall Horan as it reminds me of a time when I didn’t care what anybody thought, and I find that comforting. There’s a song called Flicker on the album, which is one of my all-time favourite songs. Do you currently play any musical instruments? If not, what would you want to learn that you feel would best suit your musical style? Emily: I play the piano which I mainly taught myself, and write all of my songs on. I have also played the violin since I was 9 years old and have been part of the orchestra for many years, so that is definitely my strongest instrument. Who are some of your biggest musical influences and inspirations? Emily: Taylor Swift continues to amaze me with her songwriting skills. Also, the likes of Mimi Webb, Lewis Capaldi, and Niall Horan. They all inspire me in different ways and influence my music definitely. It looks like you are a fresh face emerging into the musical scene. What can we expect from you, or what are your goals for the next year? Emily: Definitely, more music will be getting released next year. I hope to play more gigs too, and connect with as many people as possible, whether that be fellow singer/songwriters or a complete stranger who enjoys listening to my music on Spotify. Interviewed By Vanessa Siebrass FOLLOW EMILY:

Your new single “Knock On Wood” is so beautiful, I am genuinely so impressed! What is the story behind this new song, and can you share the creative process behind it? Lola: I always say Knock on Wood is a very self-reflective song, even though it may seem like I’m talking about someone else, it's definitely a song I wrote looking at myself and trying to convey some of the emotions I was going through with my self-image. My process is different every time, but with Knock on Wood, I remember I had the phrase knock on wood stuck in my head and I figured out a melody on piano first and basically just wrote what flowed and felt right to me. How did you get your start writing and making music? Lola: I really started writing music at around 11, I hadn’t actually tried to write before but I was a singer and I remember people telling me to start writing music while I was young, because that’s how you find your own sound, singing your own music rather than someone else’s. What song do you have on repeat right now? Lola: “Lover you should’ve come over” and “Grace” By Jeff Buckley What other musician would you say you admire or look up to the most and why? Lola: There's a lot of songwriters I consider role models and look up to, but I absolutely adore Fiona Apple. Her lyricism and melodies are some of the most interesting and beautiful I have heard. Where do you hope to see your career 10 years from now? You’re so young and just getting started, the sky's the limit!! Lola: Hopefully continuing making as much music as possible and performing! Live performing is really an amazing experience and I hope to perform at as many venues as possible. There is no doubt you have an insanely bright future ahead of you and I can’t wait to follow your journey! So, what can we expect next from you? Any upcoming projects you can talk about? :) Lola: Yes! I definitely have some exciting projects in the making now so be sure to keep an ear out :) Interviewed By Sarah Curry FOLLOW LOLA:

Indie pop has only grown by the numbers since the 90’s and mid 2000s. Singer Emmrose merges both the old and new in her latest single “Coffee and Commitment”; where she tells all about a relationship with someone noncommittal and evasive. This song not only feels nostalgic, but it reintroduces the classic alt/indie pop sound to younger listeners unfamiliar to such. In all honesty, It’s easy to imagine “Coffee and Commitment” becoming the latest love anthem for the current and upcoming new year. “Coffee and Commitment” is the epitome of a “situationship” song. Being let on by someone whose real intent is to use you for their benefit, is a hurtful testimony that singer Emmrose conveys stunningly. Emmrose also goes into depth with her inspiration and personal meaning behind the song on her Spotify page. According to the singer: “The song isn’t about giving up on love, it’s about moving on. There’s no point pining after someone who will never commit to something real.” The truth behind her statement can be felt lyrically as well as emotionally. Relationships take time, effort, and vulnerability to be uniquely crafted into something beautiful for each person. “Coffee and Commitment” speaks boldly about no longer tolerating the wishy-washy feelings that result in the singer being constantly let on. This song makes listeners feel empowered as they also discover the importance of standing up for yourself and your emotions. Emmrose is a NY based singer-songwriter with over 9k monthly Spotify listeners. Her most popular songs include “Tonight'', “It Takes Me Back”, and “Thorns”-- her music garnering well over 1m+ streams on the Spotify platform alone. Emmrose’s unique style and artistic abilities takes a refreshing and much-needed spin on the pop industry/genre. We hope to hear more beautiful music from this artist in the future! Follow her socials below to stay in touch. Written By: Kasey D. FOLLOW EMMROSE:

There’s something beautifully intimate about the guitar and piano, so it's no surprise that Jake Adler’s track “Without Me” is so moving. The song is about life’s troubles, from growing old to missing a lover who isn’t there with you. Vivid lyrics on the song heighten the emotional themes of Adler’s debut album 26 , which has many tracks demonstrating his songwriting prowess. A perfect choice of instrumentation and incredible vocals will have “Without Me” making you feel nostalgic in no time. Adler doesn’t shy away from keeping his song’s instrumentation to a minimum, a bold choice that really brings out the emotion behind his lyrics. Lines like “tell me how you live your whole damn life without me” soar over the strumming acoustic guitar, with added piano and background vocal harmonies coming in during the chorus and bridge to help build intensity. The final chorus is backed with echoing percussive elements to heighten the emotional energy of Adler’s last few lines, and will leave tears in your eyes as you hit the replay button. With the release of his album 26 , Jake Adler is wrapping up the year with a bang. Supporting his latest release are several singles from earlier this year, each made with his signature sound. He’s proven that all he needs is his voice and a guitar to make an absolute banger, so the rest of his work will not disappoint. If you’re looking for your next favorite indie pop artist, Jake Adler is your man. Written By Ari Schweitzer FOLLOW JAKE ADLER:

Athena Skye is a powerhouse artist. Her newest single, “WOMAN MADE”, is an inspiring song about feeling confident in yourself and proud of your womanhood. As woman, we face injustices and insecurities everyday, and majority of the time we focus on the negatives, but Athena says no more. Let’s celebrate our greatest gift of being women. We are created by women, and we can run the world if we just realize our powers within. There is no rulebook to being the “perfect woman”. The perfect woman is being exactly who you already are. Some os us are confident; some of us are shy. Some of us are put together; some of us are messy. Some of us are a combination of everything, but ALL of us are perfectly created. It can be hard to understand the magic we have within after being broken, beaten down, told we’re not enough, told we’re too much, but those trials and tribulations only magnify our powers. We are strong, even when we don’t believe it. We are resilient, even when we don’t know it. We are kind, even when we’ve been given every reason not to be. We are blessed with a built in sisterhood, and we need to spend everyday building each other up and never tearing each other down. We go through enough as woman that it’s time to stop tolerating anything less than what we deserve. It’s time to acknowledge our incredible attributes. It’s time to be who we are because we are more than enough. It’s time to stop giving a damn what anyone will say. We are women; hear us roar. Click here to listen to WOMAN MADE!! The moment this song begins, you know you’re in for a sonic experience. Athena’s catchy lyrics and captivating music are sure to leave you moving your body and screaming her empowering lyrics into a hairbrush. This is the song the girls will play on repeat as they sit on the floor, doing their makeup, sipping on tequila shots before going out on the town with a new attitude. Her lyrics are clever and sure to get stuck in your head. This is the type of bop you take the long way home to hear again with the windows down and a new found confidence gleaming through the sunroof. It’s moving to hear a woman sing such a powerful ballad designed to help woman understand their perfection from simply just being. This is the anthem we want to play for our daughters and hope they never forget the words. “WOMAN MADE” is a song by a woman, for women, and the girlies are going to be feeling enchanted and electric from just one listen. In Greek mythology, Athena is the goddess of wisdom, and Athena seems to be following in her namesake’s footsteps to empower and inspire women. Athena Skye Is a London based singer/songwriter. She is a true lyricist who wants to change the world. She claims songwriting is her therapy, and I guarantee listening to her music is therapeutic for all lucky enough to listen. She wants to highlight her vulnerabilities to show people that they are not alone. We all have insecurities, but Athena turns that into her greatest superpower with her dynamic lyrics and moody sonics. Athena’s music is inspired by her two hometowns, London and Atlanta. She has accumulated over 2 million views on TikTok, and fans are even comparing her to Ariana Grande. Athena wants to introduce the world to a refreshing new era of music, and we can’t wait to be a small part of her voyage to the stars. Written By Grace Chapman FOLLOW ARTIST:

It’s the final countdown with MICHAELA in “20 Seconds,” an electro-pop single about confronting a guy with playboy intentions. A classic tale about a noncommittal guy, friend zoning a committed girl he actually wants. Of course, she won’t give him the time of day unless he changes his ways and explains himself—in 20 seconds. Though he had a chance to win her over, the ending of the song shows he chose otherwise as she daringly sings, “I’m getting on my uber hit request//Too bad, so slow.” The guy may have not gotten the girl, but “20 Seconds” is nevertheless a synesthesia treat with its electrifying club-esque beats and night-hue synths. “You got 20 seconds til I walk away//So you better have something good to say//Or too bad, I’m gone//Too late, so long.” Bold lyrics for some artists, but not MICHAELA, who has a knack for telling things how it is, and rightfully so. Songwriting is a form of venting. Some people go on runs to let off steam, others bake to take their mind off of a situation, musicians vent through their music. Whether its composing or writing lyrics, great artists are those who are able to take their feelings and put them into condensed words. With similarities to English popstar Dua Lipa, “20 Seconds” is a depiction of the type of artists MICHAELA emulates; those who have the talent to take a story and translate it into musical art through riveting production and enticing hooks. Growing up in the small town of Hertfordshire, MICHAELA is a British Artist and Songwriter who has spent years developing her musical abilities. Over time, she has gained access to working with GRAMMY nominated producers and writers across Europe. Influenced by her favorite musical muses, Charlie Puth and The Weeknd, MICHAELA takes their soulful writing techniques and implements them into her own unique work. Currently, she is crafting a 6-track debut EP which is to be released holistically in 2022. Exciting things are coming her way, and hopefully to our ears soon. Written By Amanda Palacios FOLLOW MICHAELA: