“My Love” is a seductive pop anthem about the excitement of love. Love is a passionate fire, a chilling whirlwind of a snowstorm. It allows you to sink to the bottomless depths of the ocean or the irrefutable heights of the sky. Klary encompasses all of these feelings with an upbeat electronic dance track. When you’re with your lover, you can’t help but feel content and joyful at simply being in the same presence as someone who reciprocates your feelings. Klary uses a pulsating electronic bass to set the atmosphere of her song, seductive and fun. Though she seems like she’s playing coy, she affirms that her lover had her hooked from the first moment that she saw them. Looking to include modern pop-flavors, her song is creating a buzz amongst pop lovers and enjoyers. “My Love” sets the benchmark for Klary’s creative persona and aura, showing that she can blend pop, rock and R&B together into an atmospheric soundscape. Born in Germany from an Indonesian mother and Austrian father, Klary moved to Itay at a young age where she spent most of her life before deciding to move to London in 2018. Inspired by the Backstreet Boys at the age of 4, Klary started her singing career in 2011, collaborating with other artists and performing mainly cover songs. Over the past years, she’s been part of several bands and acoustic duos, but in 2021, she decided to spread her wings and released her first single as a solo artist, “Love Again”. Klary’s cultural upbringing and versatility is one of her strengths, and one that she seeks to emphasize in her music as she continues on her journey as a solo act. Written By Megan Cao FOLLOW KLARY:

“Better Luck Next Time” is a dark and moody alternative pop song about a young man who’s chosen to prioritize his career over everything else. Sometimes, it’s hard to stop taking work home. It’s hard to prioritize yourself over simply being a cog within the machine. Burnout is always tough and the sense of FOMO cannot be helped. And when you’re so used to this routine of constantly doing work work work, it’s difficult to sit down and take a breath on your own time, not just the business time. The soundscaping of this song is absolutely immaculate and mesmerizing, swelling from haunting and moody to cheerful and bright. The song sets the scene during a plane crash as our protagonist attempts to finish his report with billowing smoke and a punctured lung. She effortlessly blends business jargon into a narrative. Additionally, Yenn decides to blend interesting production choices with pop and a hint of jazz, emphasizing her lyrical storytelling on humankind’s tendency of obsession and how this self-destructive behavior is ironically funny and a terrifying hint of a potential future. Maya Yenn is a UK independent producer, singer, and songwriter who’s determined to place her unique sound of feathery and gossamer vocals within the moody R&B scene. Her lyrics often feature dark lyrics and narratives around themes like anxiety and nightmares. While taking some inspiration from the upbeat pop-sound of bands like Glass Animals and blending it with innovators like FKA twigs and BANKS, Yenn crafts her own unique brand of glassine dark-pop. Yenn’s writing and arrangements are hauntingly thoughtful, and it’s exciting to see where her work will take her. Written By Megan Cao FOLLOW MAYA:

Hermit mode: intentionally isolating yourself to self-reflect and restore drained energy. One day or another, we need to give ourselves a break. We often forget the beauty in the simple things because we’re worried about a specific outcome or are constantly in fight-or-flight. Grounding you in the present, ‘Floating’ by Cassie Marin is a great self-care tune. It’s a reminder that there’s nothing wrong with taking a step back to rediscover who you are. It also doubles as an appreciation of the mundane; the things we take for granted. Marin invites you to float in the sky with her, above all the anxiety and doubt you may have. It’s the perfect song for activating your inner optimism! ‘Floating’ features a stylish mix of bubbly synths and hi-hats. Marin’s charming voice SOARS on this part-psychedelic, all-wholesome track. Check out these awesome lyrics: “I am here now, fear now tasting like water...don’t be acting out of madness, I can tell when you’re under.” Her lyrics throughout are highly innovative and clever. Marin’s figured out how to embrace the present moment and identify when others are projecting onto her. She’s turned her fears into self-empowerment, revealing itself in her free-flowing confidence. With the soundscape added on, it’s as though Marin is completely immersed in her own universe; vibing to her unique rhythm. Nothing can stop her groove! Cassie Marin is a visionary artist and multi-instrumentalist based in LA. As a child, Marin dreamed of competing at the Olympics as a gymnast. However, when she was 13, she sustained a serious injury that resulted in a major shift in her career path. She found solace in music, and soon she taught herself how to compose and produce her own songs. Using the same determination that she had for going to the Olympics, Marin developed a style all her own. She’s known for making electro-pop bops backed by her distinguishable saccharine vocals. Praised by tastemakers and audiences alike, Marin’s hot streak continues with ‘Floating’, her latest single. Her next album comes out this summer so stay tuned! Written By Kevin Rodriguez FOLLOW CASSIE:

"Teddy Bears" is all about recognizing that this new guy is going to end up just being a mistake. He may shower you with teddy bears and roses, but it's all a facade to mask the ill intentions that he really has. Those butterflies you get by seeing him are quickly going to die the longer you stick around. Other girls have seen it, and some have endured it, and it's going to be no different for you. So now it's up to you to listen to what everyone has to say and choose to stay away from this guy. Yael does an amazing job at producing this sweet-sounding tune to reflect the feeling that one gets with new love. From the very start, one major aspect to note about this song is how smooth the melody and Yael's voice sound. The beginning almost sounds as if it's being played from a record player, and then transitions into a clearer tone once Yael starts to sing. This is a very unique element in this piece that is rare to find in any other song. Another particular component of the song that deserves to be recognized is the way the pace slows down in the last thirty seconds. This change of pace really highlights Yael's voice and lyrics giving more value to these two features. As for the idea of the song as a whole, it really is a cool aspect of new love. Most songs are written about the breakup, or finding out after all this time that they ended up not being a good person. This song skips that whole idea and is written from the perspective of saving yourself all the tears before it's too late. With all the love songs that have been written, it's refreshing to hear a different take on when a relationship turns sour. At only sixteen years old, Yael Danon is a trilingual singer/songwriter who was born and raised in Panama. She began her music journey at the age of eight, and after performing in the school talent show decided that pursuing music is her passion. In 2019, Yael and her family traveled to Israel on vacation and decided to audition for Israel's Got Talent. She auditioned and ended up winning the Youth Category when she was thirteen. After her win, Yael decided that she wanted to release her own music and went on two release six of her own singles. This led up to her debut EP Diary Girl., which will be out this summer. This EP contains pieces about true life experiences, all things that can be found in her diary. Yael has so much time ahead of her and will continue to make great music that shares nothing but true emotion. Written By Melina Darlas FOLLOW YAEL DANON:

Your upcoming single "One Summer's Day" paints a beautiful and nostalgic summer scene. How did you come up with the storyline for this song? Jay: I drew on a real experience I had while I was living in Turkey and getting my Turkish driving license. I’d never written a song drawing on a real relationship before (even though if you listen to the song you realize it’s not actually a real relationship) and I wanted to evoke the feeling of that summer. I felt such freedom, it was so much fun. I wanted to capture that feeling in a song. On your website, it mentions you utilize your experience as a filmmaker to write songs that tell stories. What specific skills have you adapted from your career as a filmmaker? Jay: I n filmmaking you’re constantly being told to show the important parts of the story, start where the action happens, things like that. I try and use those ideas in my songwriting - creating short but vibrant scenes. Every time I write a new song I’m already visualizing the music video. I don’t always have the resources to make the music videos I’d like to, but in my head, I see each song as a little movie. What has your transition from the filmmaking world into the music industry been like? What particular challenges have you faced? Jay: At first it was really daunting. I had found all the people locally involved in filmmaking and had gotten better at networking. When I switched to the music scene, I didn’t know anyone. It took a year or two to build up contacts and get better at networking but I’m getting to know people now and that makes all the difference. When did you realize you wanted to be a professional in the music industry? Have you always been musically inclined? Jay: I started writing songs when I was a kid and always performed in small circles. I tried to do it professionally in my early twenties but didn’t have the right support, knowledge, or experience to be honest. The internet wasn’t as accessible as it is now with TikTok. I couldn’t get anywhere with it and had no understanding of how to move forward, plus I was insecure and directly connected my music to my emotions which is a terrible way to do business. You have to be emotional when writing a song but be able to see it as a product and separate from your core being otherwise it will overwhelm you. There’s so much rejection. So I got disheartened but I believed the reason I couldn’t do it was that I wasn’t very good at singing or songwriting. I laid my real passion to write songs and perform them aside. I still did it as a hobby but whenever anyone asked me if I wanted it as a career I said no. Until I got played on BBC Introducing in 2018. That was a turning point for me. How do you go about creating a song that tells a story? What's your process like? Jay: I tend to write the hook first. Funnily enough, the hook for One Summer’s Day was a bridge in another song. And then I thought, wait - I really like this bridge, maybe its a hook. Once I have the hook which contains the theme I write the story around it in the verses. I spend a long time, days maybe weeks, writing the verses, trying to get them as concise and tight as possible. Who are some of your biggest influences or inspirations? Jay: Taylor Swift, Maisie Peters, Gregg Alexander, Gary Clark. They all write great hooks and use emotion really well in their songs. Interviewed By Hannah Conkin FOLLOW JAY MOUSSA-MANN:

This new song "Scripts" beautifully tells the story of a young girl at a loss for words, trying to find her voice and courage. What was collaborating on this song like for you two? Becky & Ellie: This was a song that had a lot of back and forth with ideas, and we went through multiple writing sessions to get it right. We tweaked the lyrics a lot from the first draft because we weren't quite sure if it was a Caspar or Meg song at first, and the concept changed a bit as we worked it out. It also started as a ballad, but our amazing producer Jussi took the song in a totally new direction that we loved. I really like that it's a song where I get to sing over Ellie's amazing string arrangement. It feels like the song on the album that most represents us as a pair. What's it like writing a song to go along with a novel? Was it always part of the plan to write "Scripts" to go along with the project? Becky & Ellie: When we wrote the novel, we had some very clear songs and plot moments we wanted to include and others that were more vague. We knew we wanted a song that our lead character Meg and her famous brother argue about. In the story, it is a song Meg writes over a backing track meant for Caspar and all hell breaks loose when he finds out. We wanted a song that reflected both of their stories and Scripts was what came out. Lyrically, it reflects Meg's frustration at always saying the wrong thing, especially to her secret crush. However for Caspar, it's a song about the pressure of fame and an audience. It was great to write a song showcasing how Meg and Caspar are a lot more similar than they realize. It would be fun to do the male version in the future! Becky, how do you balance a writing career with a music career? Does one take priority over the other? Becky: I am really lucky to have multiple passions in my life and I find that the projects I work on ebb and flow over time. With the release of “The Songs You've Never Heard”, book promo has really taken priority and songwriting has taken more of a backseat. But there will be times when the book side goes quieter and I can focus more on music. I like to have lots of different things to work on and I will often follow a path I wasn't expecting. The great thing about TSYNH is that it really blends writing and music together so we can bring live music to book stores and celebrate both! Ellie, how did you get into writing children's songs? Was this always a passion of yours? Ellie: Songwriting, in all its forms has always been a passion. For a long time I was a music teacher, so writing children’s song was part of my job and came naturally to me. When I quit teaching I spent a lot of time in the pop song writing world, where you are always focussing on catchy melodies and hooky choruses. About six years ago one of my best friends created the kids show ’Tee and Mo’ with his animation company and we decided to work together on writing children’s songs for the series. That is how I entered the wonderful world of kids TV! The two aspects of my songwriting came together, as theme songs really need to have catchy pop elements but also be appropriate for children lyrically whilst summing up what the show is about. You both have performed either solo or in other bands in the past. What was one of your favorite live performances you've each done? Becky & Ellie: Becky -When I was in my early 20s I played a lot of acoustic gigs at a local venue called The Cellars – sadly it has shut down now, but it was a really magical place where performances were intimate and personal with the audience. I would often play a comedy song I wrote called “Weird Nerdy Crush” and it always took me by surprise how much the audience laughed at that song and really got into it. I have a live video a friend took once and I can see how much fun I'm having on stage so it always makes me smile. Ellie- I think my favourite live performances have been at Glastonbury. Despite the mud and the wellies there was always such a great atmosphere there - 100% pure music enthusiasm! Years ago I was in a band that headlined the Avalon stage which will always be a highlight memory from the years of gigging and touring! Looking toward the future, what plans do you both have? Are any more collaborations in store for you two? Becky & Ellie: Becky is currently working on new YA projects and Ellie will be carrying on with her work in children’s TV on the shows 'Jojo and Grangran’ and ‘Pip and Posy’. Together we've actually been talking about working on some kind of novella or bonus content for TSYNH to tie up a few of the loose ends and focus on parts of the story readers most enjoyed! We are also planning lots of events, bringing live music to book shops and we are hosting a 'booksical' workshop at YALC in July. It will be great to see what sparks from performing the songs to an audience... Maybe, eventually, the west end theatre or movie adaptation?! We'll keep our fingers crossed! Interviewed By Hannah Conkin FOLLOW BECKY JERAMS: FOLLOW ELLIE WYATT:

Bonded Jacky takes us back to a time of innocence on their new track "Didgeridoo." The track has an atmospheric feel right off the bat, but this doesn't stick around forever. It is almost like the calm before the storm, as the vibe switches drastically into a drum-led summer anthem. The track feels nostalgic, almost like Jacky is looking back on their past through the lens of home videos or childhood photos. The visual below showcases Jacky pulling themself into a dress and boots, and throwing a tea party in the middle of the woods, looking back on the fun and carelessness we have as children. The track features at the start a slow, atmospheric guitar lead instrumental with the echos of what sounds to be home videos underneath. The lyrics feel like Jacky is sending a message to a younger version of themself in said video, "I wanna tell you everything // wanna show you what you've missed // I wanna know how you've been." The energy soon shifts, with an upbeat tempo that could represent the instant energy change a child has. Jacky describes how everything around them has changed from moving around and changing scenery, to just the random things you could do as a child, "You might catch me playing didgeridoo // or stealing candy just to share with you." In the end, Jacky feels that keeping this blissful innocence would be fun, but the world doesn't work this way "it never stops" moving. Bonded Jacky is a Los Angeles, California based queer singer-songwriter. Jacky describes themself as "a gangly girl with an unmistakable schoolboy energy." "Didgeridoo" is the fourth single from Jacky in 2022. It follows previous releases "Okay," "Brussel Sprouts," and "New Kind of Love." With a beautiful way with lyrics, and unique instrumentals, Jacky has quickly proven themself to be an enigmatic new voice in music. Written By Kyle Stiver FOLLOW BONDED JACKY:

“On Brand” is an encouraging indie pop song about finding who you are. Sidney Bird digs deep into who she is an artist to write this feel-good anthem. Figuring out who you are can be a long and hard journey, but anytime you’re doubting yourself and your “brand”, just remember that you don’t have to label yourself or feel confined to certain interests. It’s okay to like multiple things that most people may not associate with each other. I think there’s such a stigma about certain hobbies and interests, that we often time think that we fit into one category, and one category only. We tend to think that if we’re athletic, we can’t like art. Or if we like country music, we can’t also like Kpop. However, “On Brand” is a reminder that we shouldn’t put ourselves in this tiny box– we can like whatever we want! It’s okay to be free and creative! “I like patterns/ I hate blue” sings Bird during the chorus of “On Brand”. These lyrics perfectly represent the message of this pop jam and reinforce the idea that it’s okay to like and dislike what you want. Filled with synths and a variety of percussive instruments, the real star of the show is Bird’s vocals. Sweetly sounding, yet not too airy or light, Bird creates a powerful sounding vocal ability that stands out to be part of her “brand”. Along with this song, came an inspired music video which captures the vision of “On Brand” beautifully. In the video, we see Bird dressed up as many different personas. While she changes her outfit and makeup, she remains who she is at her core. With multiple passions and styles, she shows how we can go against stereotypes and enjoy whatever we like! Having a passion for music since childhood, Sidney Bird continues to stun audiences years later. Following her graduation from USC as a dramatic arts major, Sidney moved east to NYC to pursue music and songwriting. Quickly gaining the attention of producers, Sidney began her career as a music artist. Drawing inspiration from other musicians such as Maggie Rogers and Halsey, Bird creates her own sound and approach to songwriting that people love. Finding success from her first album “Bad Timing” in early 2020, Bird works hard to create music her fans will love! Written By Emily Hancock FOLLOW SIDNEY BIRD:

"As It Seems" is a fun blend of R&B and Pop, exuding a chill vibe perfect for the summer. What's the story behind it? Alice: I wrote this song after being inspired by an art exhibition, it was based on a girl who found adult life confusing/ disappointing in the sense that nothing is really ever as it seems. This aligned with my thoughts at the time and so it felt right to put together "As it seems". Who would you say are your biggest influences? Alice: J Cole, H.E.R, Sinnead Harnett, Lauryn Hill. What inspired you to pursue a music career? Have you always been into making music? Alice: I have. I am very naturally creative in the sense that I love painting, drawing, and writing music. I always knew that I would be a musician I just wasn’t sure when the time would come that people would really notice me. I love music and that’s all that matters! If I can make a good career out of it then that’s all I can really ask for. What has your experience been as part of the London music scene? Alice: I went to Uni in London (BIMM) which enabled me to meet likeminded people. I met some of my best friends there who are also into music and the industry. This was amazing as we were able to network and enjoy the scene as much as possible together. I wouldn’t really say I’m involved in the ‘scene’ so much yet, I just kind of do my own thing. How do you begin a new project? Alice: It usually just comes to me, I’m a really deep thinker so my project or track will always come from a deep place. I never just sit down and force myself to begin a project or write something. I like it to be spontaneous. What's in store for you in the near future? Any upcoming gigs? Alice: I have a few performances coming up which will be announced shortly! Interviewed By Hannah Conkin FOLLOW ALICE ROWE:

You know the quote about how we’re always our own worst critics? Yeah, Erica Manzoli’s song ‘I Would Break up with Me If I Could’ just made that even more heart-rending. Written post-breakup, Manzoli talks about the most toxic relationship she had...the one with herself. “Sometimes she was borderline abusive...pulling at my skin, holding me hostage.” Manzoli hits that feeling of hating yourself where it really stings. It broke my heart all over again being reminded of the times I used to hate myself. She’s so eloquent, yet specific in her experiences that I could relate to her like a million times over as I was listening. And that’s just talking about the message , so just imagine how much more incredible this song gets! It’s evocative AF! This beautiful piano ballad accompanies Manzoli’s comforting vocals, as well as soft synths and strings. It feels natural, effortlessly engaging you with lyrics that’ll have you saying, “Wait, is this about me?” One of my favorite lines in the song is, “When we were young, treated me like a princess, dance round the room...we could care less, then we grew up and fell out of love.” Manzoli not only makes her mind a totally distinct person, but she also provides concrete imagery that refers to the vibrant imaginations we had growing up. She explains self-deprecation in this heartbreaking way that helps you remember who you’re talking to. It’s cathartic, and it inspires you to give yourself some love for what you’re going through! When it comes to crafty, heart-on-the-sleeve lyricism, Erica Manzoli is brilliant at it! The 21-year-old London-based artist records music right from her bedroom. Focused primarily on mental health and self-reflection, she breathes so much liveliness and detail into her personal experiences. She made her debut earlier this year with her single ‘My Best Friend Is My Therapist’ in February. Since then, Manzoli has released her first EP I’m Okay, I Promise as a journal of ruminations about topics like societal pressure and the normalization of "masking your pain." I highly recommend checking it out! Written By Kevin Rodriguez FOLLOW ERICA:

The vocals in your new single, "When you were mine", are commanding and powerful alongside some equally amazing guitar solos. What's the story behind this song? The Rising: Chantelle: When You Were Mine was created by both of us just watching a lot of movies over lockdown. We grew fascinated with the idea of writing a song like a movie screenplay. Many of our songs come from personal experience. But we thought that it would be nice to try a new approach, a kind of "imagine this" scenario. We stumbled upon the idea of crossing a line with someone close to you, what the consequences would be and how it may change everything with that person. You wouldn’t go back, but for that brief moment in time, that person was yours. Even if it wasn't meant to be. Chris: The song originally started out as a ballad and was quite soft and reflective. But one day I happened to be tracking another song that had really distorted guitars. So I played the chords to "You Were mine" in a really aggressive way. Chantelle joined in with a Debbie Harry meets Haley Williams style vocal. Then, the version of the song you hear before you was born. A true example of letting the song follow its own path and not settling on the first idea. How did you two meet and decide to start a band together? The Rising: Chris: We first met randomly when we happened to be in a Dolly Parton tribute show (things you do for money). I was the guitarist/banjo player and Chantelle was one of the vocalists in the show. The way the show worked we really just passed in the corridor and saw each other on stage, with no real interaction. It was only when I happened to see Chantelle performing one of her own songs at a local open mic night that I found out that she wrote songs. I was really impressed and from then we started co-writing, initially just for fun, then for other artists, and then eventually it was a case of "why aren’t we putting these songs out ourselves". We haven’t really looked back since. How did your move back to Belfast, Northern Ireland impact your careers? Was it disruptive or disheartening at all? The Rising: Chris: It was everything, disruptive, disheartening, depressing, and everything in between. But quite simply, we ran out of money and we had to move back in with our parents in Northern Ireland before we got into serious financial trouble. But, we were faced with two choices: quit music and get normal jobs or move back home and build up our resources again with the goal of moving back. We try to be optimistic about things in life. So we knew that the move would have disastrous effects on our careers. It wasn’t going to be as easy to tour or play live. So knew we had to alter the way we do things. So with lockdowns, we saw an opportunity in harnessing the power of the internet to connect directly with our fanbase. With this, our weekly live streams were born, allowing us to connect with people all over the world and create our own community. In essence, we were thinking internationally instead of locally and regionally. As part of this, we decided that we would release music every six weeks in order to keep giving back to our followers. What was it like releasing a new single every six weeks? That sounds challenging as well as a great strategy for honing in on your sound and skills. The Rising: Chantelle: It was challenging in both a good and bad way. It was a great exercise in keeping creative, writing and recording music to a specific deadline, and also the challenge of getting the music out into the world. Streamlining how we market ourselves and our music. The danger in this strategy was ensuring that the quality never dropped and that each song sounded the best it could be and was not rushed. It also meant that Chris and I had creative heated discussions from time to time, but it felt like such a rush to set ourselves little goals, which really worked for us in the long run. Chris: A few years ago I developed terrible writer's block so I stuck to the strategy of keeping the tap dripping. Writing and recording everything, even if it was just an idea that would get left behind. So this strategy really resonated with me. Although, the idea of writing, producing, recording, and mixing the music was pretty challenging. Requiring quite a bit of discipline when it comes to letting go of the song and saying that it's done. Resisting the urge to keep touching up the song. Before you relocated back to Belfast you all were living in Leamington Spa in the UK. What drew you there? The Rising: Chris: It was a natural fit really. My aunt has lived in Leamington Spa for 30+ years so we would always be over there for family holidays, hanging out with my cousins, and generally doing tourist things such as Warwick Castle, Shakespeare, and all that. So I had a love of that part of England built up from the fond childhood/teenage memories. We were constantly going back and forth from Northern Ireland to England and it got to the point where it was costing us more than we could ever make. My aunt then suggested that we move over to their Granny flat situation. So we moved over and paid them a monthly rent, a very generous one at that, and began to use it as a base. Being smack bang in the middle of England we could literally jump in the car and play all the dates we wanted. When we uploaded our music to BBC Introducing Coventry and Warwickshire (the local Introducing Show), we got more support than we ever thought possible. The Team at BBC Coventry & Warwickshire has been so amazing and really do love catching up with the team, it really feels like a family. So that cemented our affinity with the area. We will forever love that part of England and can’t wait to return. What live performance has been your favorite so far? The Rising: Chantelle: Playing the O2 arena London for Country to Country, which was my first gig with the rising as the lead singer. Just to be on the same bill as Carrie Underwood was such a dream! Chris: For me, it would be a showcase we did with BBC Introducing in the Temperance Cafe in Leamington Spa. It was recorded for broadcast so it had an air of urgency. What really made it so special for me was the fact that it was a small, intimate crowd who all went absolutely nuts. They sang along and clapped, and it ended up being a party atmosphere. It's the crowd that makes a show and the crowd there created something that I will never forget. Interviewed By Hannah Conkin FOLLOW THE RISING:

Classic balladry spills out of this finely balanced duet track crafted by artists Drew Schueler and Kiki Halliday that tugs at the heartstrings as it details the battling emotions of recognizing the love you have with someone and becoming aware "the glorious end" that looms. The phrase "hurts so good" springs to mind as the track paints the picture of lovers choosing to stay on their sinking ship rather than trying to offload water or swimming to a nearby shore. The reckless behavior is justified in pursuit of that weightlessness the lovers feel in those moments where they are truly in love. Most of the track features simple, stripped-back production of acoustic guitar, piano, and simple drums which allows the emotion-rife vocal performances shine. Drew and Kiki oscillate and combine seamlessly with their powerful complementary styles. Electronic production slips in some layered and filtered instrumentation and vocals that lends the song an ephemeral, dreamlike quality that shores the melancholy and contemplative energy that the lyricism brings. The track, reminiscent of the XX, would make itself right at home on any broody, breakup playlist. The duo, who worked together for the first time on 'Ruins', crossed paths in their shared hometown of Nashville, Tennessee before collaborating. Drew Schueler was named a finalist to NSAI's Song Contest two years running, as well as making the list of finalist for ISC's Song Competition. He has some plans for 2022, so stay tuned. Kiki Halliday, originally from LA, has written songs for television (featuring on shows like Queer Eye, The Kardashians, and Selling Sunset) and is now part of a new musical project called KJ Wild. I hope to hear more from the duo, together or not, in the near future. Written By George McSherry FOLLOW DREW: FOLLOW KIKI: