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Infatuation burns like a fire--hot and fast. But just like fire, it can leave you a burning mess when the heartbreak of being infatuated with someone comes into play. Caroline Romano gives her listeners a bliss-filled indie-pop track about this type of interest but from the perspective of anticipating creating these beautiful memories that you'll fondly look back on even once it's over. With "Chopstix" her newest track, she transports us to a vibe of childhood youth-- like with the endless enjoyment in the simplest summer activities, imagining a clean, refreshing feeling of being on the beach with the potential anticipation of a bonfire. It's detailed, intimate, and passionate. With her undeniably sincere voice and gentle melody guiding us into a memory, we can only find the feeling of summery love. She paints pictures with her lyrics, saying things like "castles on the beach, freckles on your cheeks", the imagery imbued with fond memories of a good time. Yet we can see as she continues to talk about how this is more of an infatuation than true love, understanding how it will come with a heartbreak stating, "and I'll watch you play guitar while you break my heart". But even with the heartbreak, there's always something that drags us into the infatuation--and maybe that's enough to deem the hurt worth it because "isn't this fun?" Caroline Romano has garnered millions of streams with her witty and introspective music. The talented singer/songwriter has a hopeful outlook on the modern world and romance-- showing off the best and worst parts of being young with her music. The Nashville-based artist returns with this track, "Chopstix" and shows us why she deserves the attention she's been given. Earlier this year, Caroline Romano released her debut album titled "Oddities and Prodigies" which captured the hearts of fans and gave us reasons to stay for more stunning music. This newest release, "Chopstix" is just one of the many songs the artist has released this year, and with the way she's enamored people, we hope there are many more to come. Written by Jane Katryn FOLLOW CAROLINE ROMANO:

"Headspace" is a wholesome ballad written for Grace's love. While being stuck in a snowstorm in London, she wrote this song as she was feeling an overwhelming sense of homesicknesses having to be away from her love. That situation inspired her creativity and as a result, she wrote this song about how thinking of that one person who is your safe space can save your soul from the depths of loneliness. With ethereal tones and a beautiful sense of intimacy, Grace created this piece which perfectly encapsulates the feeling of being at home. The first thought I had when listening to this song is it feels very intimate and personal. With the soft piano keys and violin notes, the song has an overwhelming angelic vibe to it. There are very minimal noises in this song so it's easy for listeners to distinguish and fully hear every aspect of this song. Because of this, the song feels even more intimate and adds to the sense of calm that this song is portraying. As for Grace's vocals, her voice is so airy and soft. Her voice perfectly encases the peacefulness that she feels when thinking of her love. And with lines such as "I can feel your heart like it's almost mine" and “You keep me occupied, I think of you all the time” this song is what it sounds like to be at home. UK Singer-Songwriter Grace Grundy is best known for her cover versions of songs that have amassed hundreds of millions of streams across streaming platforms and social media. Growing up in the South West of England, Grace spent the majority of her teens and early twenties in the pursuit of everything creative within arts, writing and playing music with her sister, and studying illustration. Newly signed to independent record label AllPoints/Believe in 2021, this is set to be the most exciting year of Grace’s career yet with beautiful signature covers and original songs set for sharing with the world. Written By Melina Darlas FOLLOW GRACE GRUNDY:

Overthinking is a subject known all too well, as we are the generation that is pushing social media to the forefront of our lives. The constant back and forth of wondering whether something is perfect, or at least looks it, can be devastating to the mind of anyone. This is the topic of Molly Baker's new single, "Must Be Nice." Throughout the track, Baker laments to us her annoyance with playing tug of war with her mind on whether things are as perfect as they can be. The track is based around a pretty minimalistic instrumental featuring the sounds of synths, piano, and even a guitar. Throughout the track, a fuzzy almost detuned ringing helps to fill space between phrases. It makes the track feel quirky in a sense. The beauty in the song however, comes from the harmonies that Baker uses at just the right times. They work so well with the vocal that is in the front, and make the song full. The lyrics delve into the idea of overthinking everything you do. For instance, the first line of the song brings this idea of perfectionism to the light, "Covered up my walls in these polaroids // No one has to know that I took 'em twice // The first ones were good, but not good enough to show." Baker even feels this frustration when she's trying to write her lyrics which should come naturally as a musician, "Maybe if I didn't take so much time // Trying to come up with the perfect line." In the chorus, Baker lets us know how she wants to think but it's stuck behind this façade of having to be perfect, "Oh it must be nice, not over thinking // Oh it must be nice letting things be // I wish it was that easy for me." She's longing for a release from her perfectionist mentality. Molly Baker is an up-and-coming pop artist who has been releasing music independently for the past two years. Her new single, "Must Be Nice" was part of a duo release with track "Dive Right In" following closely. Baker also recently just hit the top ten of aBreak58's playlist with her song "Runaway." The playlist, which is run by iHeartRadio and Live 365, showcases songs from independent artists. Baker is quickly creating a discography that feels like a journal, documenting different stepping stones in her life. Baker has a huge future ahead of her, and this song proves she's ready to take off. Written By Kyle Stiver FOLLOW MOLLY BAKER:

A track seemingly crafted for catharsis, "Feeling" features lyricism rife with raw emotion and grit delivered by a vocal performance that sits at the intersection of chilling and comforting. Inspired by the songs of Taylor Swift and First Aid Kit , the new release from Equal demonstrates an apt ability to manipulate energy and melody through impressive range in a flowing soundscape that finds a full-bodied feel in sourcing inspiration from a variety of genres. Listen to feeling here! "Feeling", the fresh new single by Equal , is a vibrant blend of pop melodies and indie rock instrumentation paired with poignant, personal lyricism crooned in an understated yet rich, layered vocal performance that provides serious depth. Crisp percussion and a simple bassline hold the single steady, forming the foundation for the melodic combination of vocals and guitar. The track switches seamlessly between red bursts of energy rife with power chords and percussion to moments of acoustic guitar that instill cool-blue calm, leaving you with beautifully twisted "purple skies" that detail the everpresent complexities of feeling like that about someone. Equal is the moniker for sister-duo Saleen and Chelsea Nolan making waves in indie music spheres. The pair hail from Ontario, Canada where they made a lasting impression in 2018 when they won "Durham's Best Band" at the judgment of Dave Baksh ( Sum 41 ) and Dan Clancy ( Lighthouse ). Inspired by the music of their childhood, the sisters believe they have a moral obligation to use any platform they have to promote social causes and chose the name for their band accordingly, seeking to create a welcoming space for everyone. Check out some of the links below to follow their musical journey. Written By George McSherry FOLLOW EQUAL:

"Hometown" bottles anthemic reassurance and pride in their purest forms. Reassurance of your authenticity as an individual and pride for the people and places that made you who you are. The recent single brought to you by The Underclass is both energizing and calming, seemingly crafted for that one song on the festival setlist that will have some emotionally reminiscing and others jumping several feet off the ground. That being said the track makes for pleasant listening in pretty much any situation you might imagine - an indie rock tune that would be a welcome addition to any playlist. Wasting no time, the five-piece band kickstarts the song with a crash of percussion, guitar, and bass preceding the suitably anthemic vocals by a couple of bars. The driven combination of the drums and bass keeps the song on track, forming the sturdy foundation for the lead guitar to show a range of abilities in delivering enchanting melodies. After the instilling chorus, the song lulls into a stripped-back state of calm as the backdrop for reassuring spoken word before a guitar outro a la Pete Townshend. Driven by a guitar-centric, uplifting sound, The Underclass is a young indie rock group from Stoke-on-Trent comprised of Jorge Wilson (vocals), Matt Trevor (lead guitar), Dillan Ashton (rhythm guitar), Aaron Smith (bass), Adam Badenjiki (percussion). Having established themselves in their "Hometown", the group seeks to take its penchant for authentic vibes on a journey to share it with everyone who is willing to listen. Have a look at the links below to stay up to date with upcoming releases. Written By George McSherry FOLLOW THE UNDERCLASS:

Of the stages of grief, acceptance is by far the hardest point to reach. It requires letting go of a reality that is no longer possible and coming to terms with the loss of something important. Acceptance isn’t something that can be consciously decided upon. Despite knowing it’s against our best interests, despite wanting to move on, the only way to remove the last piece of us living in denial is through time. Enduring our new reality is the only way to grow towards acceptance. In his new single “Yours” singer-songwriter John Townsend (or just “Townsend”) is beginning this process. In the wake of a breakup Townsend is reeling, wishing he could tear himself out of the past but unable to overcome the nostalgia. This lushly arranged track is Townsend grieving his loss, trying to find his way through his new life. “Yours” has a distinct singer-songwriter vibe. Clearly Townsend’s first addition while writing the song, the acoustic guitar is by far the most prominent instrument throughout the piece. Alternating between arpeggiated fingerpicking and strumming, the guitar sets the tone for the intensity of the song as a whole, controlling the song as it builds and releases tension. In this way it acts as an anchor, the only constant outside of Townsend’s voice, giving the listener something in which to ground themselves through the song's ebbs and flows. The chorus is by far the most dense section, featuring vocal harmonies and synth pads, but still dominated by the guitar. It gives way, though, to an exceedingly sparse post-chorus, featuring only legato strums of the guitar. This decrease in momentum leads perfectly into the second verse, which is just as broken down as the first, and gives Townsend space to build towards the release of the second chorus. After a far more luxuriously orchestrated reprisal of the post-chorus, once again everything but Townsend and his guitar drops out, leaving him to restate the chorus one final time in its most simple state. John Townsend began releasing music in 2019, and since then has refused to be contained to one genre. He works almost exclusively off emotion, not trying to emulate any sound by the ones he hears in his head. Outside of his own releases, Townsend is also an avid songwriter, with an extensive collection of songs to which he’s contributed. His following has grown steadily in the years since his debut, and his songwriting and production talent give no indication of that stopping. With two singles plus a host of songwriting credits in 2022, Townsend is clearly someone to keep tabs on as his career develops. Written By Liam Dun FOLLOW TOWNSEND:

Sometimes we find ourselves in situations where we know we have to do something for our future selves, even if it seems complicated right now. This could be anything from going boldly into the moment to breaking off contact with someone who makes you feel right only at the moment. Approaching the situation with consideration for her future self-- looking past her present emotions, knowing that she "couldn't settle, you couldn't change" Alexa Cappelli releases her new song "Temporary". The pop singer-songwriter explores the mixed feelings of breaking out of a situationship that would only harm her in the future. With this song, "Temporary" Alexa Cappelli looks back at the bravery of her past self, knowing that breaking it off was the right decision no matter how hard it was. It combines the nostalgia of how it felt right in the moment with the present confidence that what she did was right for her. It's an empowering track and reminiscent in feeling and words--but with the acceptance and happiness of finally getting over something that hurt to end. She sings, "Headed down a dead-end street/What's love if it's temporary?" speaking about knowing what is best for you in the future and having the strength to cut it off before it becomes a problem. Alexa Cappelli is 22 years old and a talented singer/songwriter. The artist was born and raised in Southern California, working with music since she was seven years old and starting music lessons. She began to break out of her comfort zone after performing music and participating in musical theatre. Cappelli was finding her place in music by telling her own stories and questioning whom she wanted to be musically, leading her to release her debut EP in 2019, titled "The Colors That Make You" with three songs that delved into an intriguing indie pop sound. Written by Jane Katryn FOLLOW ALEXA CAPPELLI:

We're over-dependent on social media. I'm not talking about you specifically or that one person you know that has distanced themselves from everything-- I mean our society, our generations. So, in a new track that speaks about antisocial social media, we can find Lorelei Marcell at the forefront, talking about her struggle with work-life balance, wanting to have privacy, and also wanting to maintain being in the eye of her fans. "ANTISOCIAL" discusses how our social interaction has changed to involve the least social way of talking--through the internet. It's a critique of how social media affects us today; our friendships depend on having one platform to keep up with each other. With electronic elements and her addictive voice, we can't help but fall into a trance with Lorelei Marcell's newest release, "ANTISOCIAL". She says, "I'm not antisocial, just misunderstood"-- a good representation of how if we're not constantly active on the newest hyped social platforms, we're labeled as antisocial as if there isn't an entire world to explore and be social in. The song starts with a somber sound, but as her vocals slowly intertwine, it brings the feeling up-- leading into an electronically heavy and passionate track that impacts the listener yet still keeps a lingering sadness through the meaning of her words. As a person in the public eye, Marcell is expected to be on social media--sharing every bit of her life with her fans, but that's not what she wants to do. She wants to form genuine connections, but with this antisocial social media, it's hard to do that through a screen. We feed an addiction when we scroll through social media--stabilizing our routine with false depictions of others' lives and missing out on the relationships we used to have with people. Lorelei Marcell is an iconic pop artist. Building her music from a path of vulnerability and curiosity toward what we consider normal, she provides a refreshing and authentic community for her fans. From outside Philadelphia, brought up in Boston, and now in LA--the talented artist has amassed hundreds of thousands of views and streams on her music, even gaining attention from well-known songwriters. She's brilliant with her pop melodies, harmonizing them with her stunning vocals and bringing captivating tracks begging us to stay for more. Written by Jane Katryn FOLLOW LORELEI MARCELL:

"Wasteland" is a piece about exposing the true intentions of the fake people of the world. FLEUR ROUGE quickly recognizes the tendencies of these people as they flaunt their most expensive assets to boost their ego or seem completely emotionally unavailable for the sake of seeming above everyone else. She is straight to the point, saying that she is "so done with all the bullshit" and all the "empty words from their lips." She is completely removed from the situation and observes their interactions as an outsider. This song delves into the idea of maturity and rising above petty issues such as caring what others think of you or making sure that you are the most popular person in the room. With electronic influences and brooding vibes, FLEUR ROUGE created this dance-worthy yet very meaningful piece. The melody and her vocals both have an edge to them and emphasize the feeling of annoyance she feels towards the fake people around her. Her voice has a celestial sound to it and is very alluring for listeners to hear. The whole idea of this piece is that she is stuck in this wasteland of shallow souls, and the piece does a wonderful job of portraying her true feelings about this situation. Half English, half French singer-songwriter FLEUR ROUGE has made a substantial debut entrance to the world of music. Her first release, shimmering glitch-pop single 'Growing Pains' graced the world at the end of Feb 2020. After securing support from the likes of BBC Introducing Manchester (where she now resides) & Spotify's editorial team (who found a home for 'Growing Pains' on New Pop UK). She is set to release a number of singles throughout 2020. Her next single SHE, written fresh from heartache tells the tale of conflicting emotions that ensue after a breakup. Written By Melina Darlas FOLLOW FLEUR ROUGE:

Q: This song is so upbeat and catchy! What was the inspiration for it? Camens: Thank you! Illustrator was written in Lockdown. Obvs through lockdown there was a lot of time to work with. I love ideas in songs, not just words that rhyme for the sake of it. I really like the ideas in this. I think good art is a product of time. This benefited from me having that time to write, I think. There's no particular 'message', it's more a theme really. All pop music basically revolves around the same couple of ideas... 'I like you, why don't you like me', relationships, love, heartbreak etc etc. So I'm always trying to find new ways to explore these scenarios thematically and lyrically in a way that's not tropey or tired. So all the verses are plays on the idea of seeing your lover as an artist or an illustrator. It's also about being attracted to creatives in general. Girls who play music, paint, write etc. Having been written in lockdown there are definitely a few nods towards that too. Q: What does the song writing process look like for you? Camens: Our process is always fairly similar... either I'll bring something to the room I've been working on and we'll build around it, or we'll record jams at practice and then I'll take them away and find words and melodies. I've a big architect drawing board with a big flip pad on it. Whenever I get words or ideas, they go on the board. Then over time verses and ideas that marry come together. Q: What is your favorite part about performing your songs live? Camens: Performing live isn't like riding a bike. There are different levels of live performance and you can only reach that place where you're all completely comfortable and relaxed.. where you're natural on stage if you're doing it all the time. That's when gigging is enjoyable. At our level, it's difficult to gig often enough to get to that place. You can't get there in a practice room, no matter how long you're in there. There's no substitute for the stage and gig pressure. We've a tour coming up in October, I'm really looking forward to that feeling 3 or 4 gigs in, when it starts to really click. Q: Who are some of your biggest inspirations? Camens: We're quite a mixed bag when it comes to influences as individuals. We have a few vibes that we all seem to gel on though. Namely that early 2000's wave of indie guitar music. The Strokes, The Vaccines, Arctics, .. they're pretty regular studio references when writing and recording. We get a bit darker at times too, old school Weezer, heavier Circa etc. Q: What do you enjoy most about being in a band? Camens: The creative process. There are fleeting golden moments in the jam room and the studio when something new starts to come together. You get to either hear what you wanted and envisaged happen and come to life.. or you might even hear something totally new and unexpected happen with your idea... everyone looks at one another and senses it, feels it. You all know you've got something. It feels as good now when it happens as it did when I was 16. It's addictive. It's a drug. Q: What is coming next for your musical journey? Camens: We've lots of new music to come. Some really exciting records that we're really proud of. So, I can't wait to release them. Then we're off on tour in October. MANCHESTER, LEEDS, STOKE, NEWCASTLE, IPSWITCH, LONDON, BRIGHTON and LOWERSTOFT. So, if anyone's local to any of them, jump on our socials for the ticket link and come say hello! Interviewed By Kendall Koval FOLLOW CAMENS:

Q: This song has such a chill vibe to it! What is the story behind it? Harbour Loft: Today is the second song we ever made together, you will never hear the first… Our lounge studio overlooked Cornish docks, giving life to all of our music on our aptly named Loungepop EP, featuring Today. Q: What does the songwriting process look like for you? Harbour Loft: We traverse the Cornish landscape, congregating within Noah and Sammy’s living room. We look through some tunes that inspire us and from there Duncan will usually lay down some chords whilst Noah begins to produce the track, Sam building upon this with bass. Once the body of the song is created, Niamh and Tom begin to write lyrics and melodies to fill in the gaps. Our two vocalists bounce off each other; blending Niamh’s personal story telling with Tom’s theatrical imagery to create an interesting mix of their two writing styles. Q: How did you all meet and decide to form a group together? Harbour Loft: Friends first. Music after. Noah had the vision for a musical collective since starting uni but hadn’t quite met the right people yet. In our second year, as we all grew closer, we decided to start Harbour Loft in March of 2022. We had all been involved in music prior to meeting each other and we were quickly able to blend our musical skills. Q: How did you decide what to include in the visualizer for ‘Today’? Harbour Loft: We had a bunch of B-Roll from one of our vlogs and realised it fit the tone of Today very well, just a normal day of us messing around and hanging out. Q: You describe your sound as ‘Loungepop’. What exactly would you define that as? Harbour Loft: Initially the name started off as a joke between us but bears truth in the fact that we recorded all of the tracks on our EP in Noah and Sam’s lounge. However it also is reflective of the music genre, our sound can be described as not DIY enough to be bedroom pop but not mainstream enough to be considered commercial pop. So we're in the lounge. Loungepop. Q: Where do you think your music journey will go next? Harbour Loft: We are releasing our debut EP ‘Loungepop’ this September with similar sounding tracks to Today and are excited for people to finally hear it. Our sound is constantly developing as we currently work on our sophomore EP which will release later this year. We are attempting to push the boat out further musically, experimenting with new genres and production styles. However for the moment we are heavily focused on promoting our EP, eagerly awaiting its release. We hope you like it. Interviewed By Kendall Koval FOLLOW HARBOUR LOFT:

In Hawaii two and a half years ago is where Bazzi’s latest single heaven was born. Co-written with Kevin White the track featured sampling from Fiction factory’s New Wave classic “(Feels like) Heaven”. A soothing sound that mirrors what Heaven may feel like, his latest song features a combination of excellent melodies as well as soothing vocals to bring together the sound. Beginning with an upbeat intro containing beats that have an electric tone to them, the song quickly starts. There is a strong rhythmic pattern throughout the entire song that follows a similar trend as the vocal pattern. With these two aspects working together the song keeps a consistent sound throughout. When the chorus begins there is the addition of guitar as well as background chorus vocals. In conjunction with the beats present these aspects altogether create a very light and even heavenly sound to the song. The lyricism however is what ties everything in the song together. Telling a story of being lost in the presence of someone and the respective feeling being heavenly, Bazzi is able to break up the various parts of the song. One of the most notable vocal aspects is during the chorus when the vocals change into a higher registry. This is also when the chorus comes in allowing for there to be a harmonious, soothing sound to the song, making it truly feel heavenly. Born from a Lebanese immigrant father and American mother, it was during his senior year when Bazzi moved to California and wrote two songs “Alone” and “Beautiful”. Both songs earned millions of streams, quickly gaining traction. His breakthrough however came after he released “Mine” in 2018. Collecting over 192 million views over Youtube alone “Mine” proved itself to be one of Bazzi’s biggest songs to date. These however are not his only accomplishments, having released “Paradise”, his biggest song to date, as well as numerous songs as of late such as “Will It Ever Feel The Same?”, “Miss America” and lastly “Heaven”. With his third solo album Infinite Dream set to release on September 16, with a tour to follow, Bazzi has shown himself to be fully focused on the future ahead. Written By Gillian Mena FOLLOW BAZZI: