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We learn a lot of life lessons from experiencing romantic relationships, both good and bad. "I Fell In Love" by Sharl is the realization that the person you thought you'd love forever, wasn't the person you thought they were after all. After a breakup, at first you're completely devastated. Your mind and heart go into shock while you lay in bed for a few days and let all your emotions out onto your pillow. But the next phase of a break up is waking up and realizing why you needed to end it. So many things come to light and you know now that you're better off without them. Sometimes we don't realize how toxic someone is until they're gone, because love truly is blind. Behind Sharl's raw and emotional vocals is a strong, early 2000's HipHop influenced beat. You can feel the darkness and pain in every word Sharl sings as she tries to convince herself that she can survive the heartbreak she's going through no matter how bad it hurts. "I fell in love with the wrong guy; Broke me down 'til I had enough, times were hard but I'm better now." It's easy to let someone you love get away with things they shouldn't, but a person can only take so much before we break. There's a line in the bridge that really resonated with me, and it goes, "With more understanding, I found myself." This line seems so simple but it speaks beyond words. In relationships, we can lose ourselves in the other person until we don't know who we are anymore. But once we break away from that person and take the time to logically understand what we went through and why we went through it, we can learn to find ourselves again. Sharl is a singer/songwriter originally from the UK who now resides in Melbourne, Australia. Sharl is also a doctor and a fashionista. She has had a passion for music from a very young age and finally decided to pursue her dream within the past year. Her debut album, 'City Lights' is coming soon this year so keep an eye out! Sharl also has released two other singles off her upcoming album, "That Girl" and "Let Me Know". Her Spotify is linked below if you want to check them out! We also have done an interview with Sharl on her song "Let Me Know" which you can find with the link below! Click Here to Read Our Interview with Sharl! Written By Kaitlyn Nicole FOLLOW SHARL:

Your incredible songwriting skills are really on display on your new single “State of Mind”! What is the story behind your new track? Reva K: Thank you. I wrote the song in 2017 and the original demo had a mellower feel because of my initial inspiration for writing it. In 2021, I played it for my producer Stefan and told him I was unsure about whether or not it made sense to develop it further. He insisted that it was a potential hit and so we commenced work on it a few months later. As we re-tracked everything, the intent evolved and it really became what Stefan calls my anthem of desire. What sparked your interest in music and made you start writing songs when you were younger? Reva K: At an early age, I gravitated toward making music because it felt like a natural way to express my thoughts and feelings. It was less of a conscious decision but more instinctive back then. I’m certainly more aware of that inclination as an adult. Beyond that, writing and playing music can also offer me a form of escape from my thoughts and the sometimes chaotic world around me. What was your experience like being the mentee of Grammy-nominated producer, ill Factor? Reva K: ill Factor helped me get on my feet as a recording artist. His support and belief in me from day one has been invaluable. Through his online program Beat Academy, I learned how to arrange my songs and find my sound. The basic production knowledge I gained from ill has given me an advantage in communicating my ideas, when crafting new songs with Stefan. Who would you say are your biggest inspirations when it comes to other guitar players? Reva K: Honestly, I wasn’t ever focused on or inspired by specific guitarists. My focus has always been on songwriting. So, I wanted to learn guitar for the sake of having a tool with which I could sketch out my own song ideas. Over the years, my playing style evolved as a result of listening to countless guitarists playing in great songs. I love your modern-pop rock sound so much! Who would you say are some of your biggest influences when it comes to your music? Reva K: Thank you. Ed Sheeran, HAIM, Kacey Musgraves, Eminem and Taylor Swift have all had a significant impact on the way I approach my music. But even before that, I was first introduced to great hooks and clever lyrics from the band All Time Low. More recently, Stefan has turned me on to bands like New Order, Air and Lush, who are starting to infiltrate my psyche as I continually write new material. What is one of your biggest goals for your career? To play a certain venue/city or collaborate with another artist? I can’t wait to see where this journey takes you! Reva K: Well, I like the idea of playing some shows in Southern Europe or maybe Brazil, where there’s a rapidly growing interest in my work. I don’t know about collaborating as I really enjoy the process of writing and recording my raw ideas and then pulling Stefan in to further map out arrangements and the rest of the production process. That said, I would certainly embrace an opportunity to write with Kacey Musgraves or Haim. Interviewed By Sarah Curry FOLLOW REVA K:

Easy-going and fun, “Picture” arrives just in time to be the perfect summer pop track. Dee Holt’s latest single is about the excitement of being in a new relationship. “Let me take a picture, I’ll show you mine”. The groovy tune gives you that feeling of wanting to get to know someone and share yourself with them. With such an upbeat vibe, this song makes you automatically want to get up and dance. “I’d never thought I’d meet someone/don’t need to fake it”, these lyrics embody the deeper meaning of “Picture”. While this latest hit is about having fun and being in a relationship, it also has a message about opening up to someone and letting your guard down. While new relationships come with excitement, they can often times also be stressful. People may find themselves trying to please someone else no matter if that means they lie and change their personality. “Picture” is about when you’ve finally found that one person you can be totally 100% transparent with and you don’t have to fake a thing– and how relieving is that? Relationships should be natural and fun and “Picture” does a beautiful job of showing this through the lyrics of the song. Dee Holt comes from an artistic background of having a musical father and mother who paints. Dee studied art and music in high school and later animation in college. Having a natural creative talent, Dee connected with a local producer to release her first song, “Olivia”. Following her success, Dee continues to create music and does so passionately. We are obsessed with Dee Holt’s music and cannot wait for more hits. Chris James is a popular songwriter-producer based in Berlin. The German-American musician found much success at an early age playing guitar on his popular YouTube channel. From there, James broke out from German labels as an independent artist. Recently Chris co-wrote the #1 Billboard hot 100 song “Life Goes On” by Kpop sensation BTS. Chris’s writing has found other success with making it to the biggest global charts. He has released several songs of his own that have totaled over 20 million streams. Written By Emily Hancock FOLLOW DEE HOLT: FOLLOW CHRIS JAMES:

"What’s stopping us from being kids again?” SUM SUN makes a great point and brings nostalgia to the now with their new pop/EDM track. ‘Kids Again’ is a reflection on your carefree days, when you didn’t have to worry about bills or what others thought of you. Summer felt like a vacation, and nothing could stand in your way. Adulthood wasn’t nearly the fantasy we thought it was going to be, but why can’t we relive and recreate our happiest moments from back then?! This song has a similar vibe to watching your comfort childhood tv show: it’s easily replayable and enjoyable! One of the first things you’ll notice is the addictive, synth energy in the air. It courses through your whole body and gets you hyped up. The up-tempo beat is as refreshing as a dip in the pool. Some of my favorite lines are “used to play my DS, now I gotta de-stress" and “running up the stairs, the boogie man is scared of us now.” Not only is SUM SUN helping you recall core memories, but they’re also empowering you to take control of your life. You can flip the script on your life and embrace the main character you’ve always been. It’s compelling and inspiring! SUM SUN is a bi-coastal band comprised of Nick Benton, Eric Plummer and Ilan Pomerance. Each member of the trio has had prior experience as music artists, whether solo or in a group. Their sound is what they call “Big Room Indie.” It’s a mix of acoustic pop, indie and EDM that really fills the space. Like Glass Animals and Avicii, they fuse modern and throwback together to create timeless, feel-good music. ‘Kids Again’ is the band’s 2nd single. I love their style because it’s contagious and gets you in a party mood. If you want more from them, ‘2:38’ is another one of their summery songs and it’s awesome! Written By Kevin Rodriguez FOLLOW SUM SUN:

Akin to the music of Bruno Mars and other famous pop/funk artists, Liedah’s single “Lose My Mind” is a joyride worth jamming to. A driving beat with a thumping bass and memorable lyrics, “Lose My Mind” manages to turn a story of love and sorrow into an exciting and thrilling roller coaster. The line “I am gonna lose my mind if you say, ‘No’” is perfectly complemented by “baby, you got me good” as it shows the internal turmoil felt over this mysterious person. Despite sounding depressed, the lyrics actually inspire a sense of hope: the ability to love someone so wholeheartedly is something special and should be celebrated; a mood which Liedah captures beautifully. Featuring a variety of instruments including synths, 808 electronic beats, vocals, and more, the line up of this song is crafty to say the least. The song opens with a groovy bass and the lead vocal, using the effective idea of simplicity and slowly building on it as the song progresses. The chorus really shines through, presenting a hummable melody from a fantastic voice and a variety of interesting countermelodies panned to the sides. I was impressed with the mix of this song; the kick is present and isn’t drowned out by the bass, the vocals have some AMAZING layering, and the switch between synths/electronic instruments to real instruments feels natural and purposeful. Hailing from Bergen, Norway, Liedah is a recent addition to the pop/funk genre. Her energetic music will get you up on your feet in no time and have you dancing all night long. Using a blend of R&B, funk, soul, and pop, Liedah’s two singles “Heaven” and “Lose My Mind” are a promising outlook of the year. You can find her latest music on Spotify, Youtube, Apple Music, and Tidal. You can also visit her website, Instagram, or Facebook for the latest information on new releases or exciting news. This is a promising new artist with a bright future and she’s only hitting the gas! After all, as quoted on Liedah’s website, all through 2022 “singles will be dropping like a waterfall” so make sure to give this artist a listen! Written By Aaron Soltis FOLLOW LIEDAH:

We’ve all experienced this scenario. You’re looking through your beach vacation photos and seem to have found one to showcase on Instagram. You’re having a great hair day and your outfit is on point. You zoom in and discover that a big red zit had taken up residence on your forehead. What do you do? You proceed to apply your favorite photo filter to blur out the blemish. This is why we all love filters on photos. They make us look better with little to no effort. Even so, when we use these seemingly magical tools, we don’t embrace our natural beauty. Nieri’s upbeat dance tune, “Face,” is about how good it can feel to come out from behind the filter and show the world who you really are. The bass line of this song was the first thing that really stood out to me. It is really strong and sounds great behind the lyrics. Additionally, its rhythm makes the song very danceable. I also liked how the occasional harmonies add variations onto the beat. Nieri’s voice sounds firm and unwavering. The listener can really tell that Nieri believes in the lyrics he is singing. With that, I enjoyed how relatable the theme was. My favorite lyrics were: “I’m feeling like a cheater with the covers and the filters.” When we use filters, we show people an inaccurate version of who we are. What we should do is embrace our flaws, how ever big or small they may be. Nieri was raised in Milan and currently lives in L.A. If you need more songs for your at-home dance party, check out Nieri’s other song, “Beautiful Music.” He sings about a longing to be freed from the tiring work week. Once the chains are lifted, he’ll head straight to the club and release his energy through dance. Even if you’re not one to frequent the club, you should still get up and dance every once in a while! You’d be surprised at how freeing it is! Written By Kelli Dixon FOLLOW NIERI

“While You’re Young” is an indie pop rock anthem about enjoying every moment of your life, no matter how old you get. This uplifting tune is a good reminder that sometimes life can pass you by if you don’t stop and look around every now and then. There are so many aspects of life to appreciate, Shayla tells us not to take anything for granted. “It’s not too early/ It’s not too late”, these lyrics perfectly capture the idea that there is no right or wrong time to start living. Shayla McDaniel sings with the upmost sweetly sounding vocals in her latest single. Her unique voice can be recognized immediately for its smooth sounding quality and honeyed like flow. The instrumental beats follow right along to match the chill tone quality, creating a relaxed and vibey song. My favorite lyrics were when Shayla said, “We all have a job we hate”. I felt like this depicted how people live so well. We go through life rushing to get to the finish– to get to the job and paying bills. Yet we do so only to look back and realize that we rushed through the best parts of life, that we missed out on so much. Not only this, but these lyrics are a reminder that we’re in life together, we all can relate to this rushed feeling. So take a step back, be friendly, and enjoy life. Shayla is a lifelong musician having grown up playing music at home, school and church. She is proficient in multiple instruments including the bass, guitar and keyboard. After playing her first show in 2017, Shayla began her professional career whereas of today, she writes, sings, produces and plays music. In a short time, Shayla has found much success. The singer has performed at numerous music festivals as well as have had her music played life on-air for a number of radio stations. Shayla can only go up from here as she continues to write music. We can’t wait to see what’s in store or this indie rock icon. Written By Emily Hancock FOLLOW SHAYLA MCDANIEL:

"Romance is my religion; but your love got me off my knees" is what we all envision as the perfectionist type of relationship where there is so much optimism and everyone is living in cloud-nine-style. Jet Vesper's brand new single "Rhythm In Your Pocket" really accentuates this concept in terms of the production, vocals & most importantly: the lyrics! The premise is that Jet is clinging onto this person tightly and wants to try his best to maintain their relationship even though that it seems good. Jet needs full validation here while still experiencing crazy amounts of euphoria! This song's got rhythm in it's pocket! I think that Jet's high-pitched vocals shows off a lot of range here especially in the second chorus of the song where the pitch gets even higher. The structure and lyrics of this song all are cohesive as well as meaningful with what the song is trying to get across. The instrumentation definitely is made up of a drum machine which includes the rhythmic snaps as well as a funky "wah" guitar that rides throughout the bridge and chorus of the song. The spacey synthesizers that echo in the background really makes this song have a psychedelic vibe to it that matches the cover perfectly. I really appreciate those background vocals from Jet as well! Jet definitely plays music in the pocket! Jet Vesper is an Australian-American songwriter based out of Los Angeles who has started getting serious about music since last year with his funky debut single "Clockwise" which is pretty damn smooth. Jet also has his own YouTube channel where he has made multiple remixes of his singles and other music-related content. Jet plans on releasing his debut EP at some point this year. Go give him a shot! Written By Miles Tutor FOLLOW JET:

Self-discovery is an infinitive process. We are constantly finding out new things about ourselves while sometimes forgetting what we already knew. Some days you feel as though you know exactly who you are. Other days, it can be terrifying to look in the mirror, scared of who may look back at you. In her new song, ‘the glass’, little luna is re-discovering who she is. She’s gotten a bit distracted with life and lost herself in the process. In ‘the glass’, she’s taking the time and look within herself. What she thought would be scary and intimidating is not as bad as she once thought, and she realizes that it’s okay to be introspective with oneself. In her social media bios, luna has written ‘I write songs about re-discovering your truest self’. ‘the glass’ fits this description well. luna’s sincere and earnest vocals, accompanied by a dreamy alt-pop beat, gently encourage listeners to try and look within themselves. Each chorus begins with the lyrics, “I’ve been facing the sight, of myself in the glass tonight/ and I realized, that it’s okay that I look inside”. The repetition throughout the song reminds the listener that self-reflection isn’t as scary as we think, and that it’s okay to learn about yourself. While the song expresses the importance of self-reflection, it also acknowledges that sometimes we get sidetracked by the opinions of others. Every day, whether through social media or in person, there are people telling us the ways we ‘should’ and 'shouldn’t’ be living. “It’s weird I’ve never seen it, I only needed my own help”, these lyrics are luna’s reminder that the only person who can make decisions for you is yourself. ‘the glass’ makes you think about who you are, but thanks to luna, the topic doesn’t seem so scary. On her own path of rediscovery, little luna creates music that broaches the topics of self-discovery and introspection. She creates music for the moments in her life hopes that her journey can support others in their own. Much of luna’s work draws inspiration from the culture of the early 1970’s, especially in her music and fashion. For the last seven years, luna has taught yoga and meditation, finding the practices to be one of the best ways to get in touch with yourself. luna recently announced that she will be opening for 5 Seconds of Summer on their 'Take My Hand' tour. She will be opening for them on June 16th and 17th at the Hollywood Pallidum in Los Angeles, CA. To stream ‘the glass’ and find out more information on tickets, check out little luna’s Spotify, linked below! Written By Maddy Mahady FOLLOW LUNA:

“Don’t act like I’m not on your mind, like you’re on mine; cuz when it’s last call, I wanna be your first call.” Jamie Miller wrote ‘Last Call’ to capture the thrill of a relationship; one in which the lovers are completely devoted to each other. He’s quick to share the same feel-good energy that he receives from this person with you, and it’s just gorgeous. It’s such a sweet sentiment about Miller’s character in real life! That special feeling of being chosen is like fireworks going off in your mind. Miller makes sure you hear them loud and clear, even if you’ve never been in love before! Miller’s range is INSANE! Passionately sweet low notes are met by soaring highs as the song builds. His lyrics are just as compelling as his voice. “Someone’s raising toasts to someone they say they can’t live without, and then I hope the bar kicks everybody out.” Miller speaks on a scene at the bar and how even when the bar closes, the good times won’t end. His chuckle at the end there is a very cool touch, like he's hoping for a chance to bring more excitement to the relationship. Small details like this make the song that much brighter. All of this is wrapped up in a nostalgic, piano-driven melody that’s simply enrapturing! You won’t just LOVE this song...you’ll FEEL the love within you! Raised in Cardiff, Wales, Jamie Miller grew up surrounded by classic soul, gospel and R&B music. Now based in LA, he’s become more attuned to pop powerhouses like Bruno Mars and Sam Smith. His insane vocal talent has gained him a massive following, as well as recognition from renowned pop idols like Kelly Clarkson and P!nk. This guy is the real deal! Check out his breakout ballad ‘Here’s Your Perfect’, which blew up on TikTok last year and stood atop the Billboard Global Ex-US Chart for 13 weeks! Also, get ready because his debut EP 'Broken Memories' arrives later this month! Written By Kevin Rodriguez FOLLOW JAMIE:

Congratulations on the release of “Day Off”! What did the songwriting process look like for this amazing track? LiYON: I wanted to capture the mood of a Saturday morning where I don’t have any plans. I went in the studio on a day like that, and came up with Day Off. When did you develop your passion for music? Was it at a young age or not until later in life? LiYON: I loved music since forever. I started out messing with hip hop in the 90’s and evolved from there to pure pop through punk rock. What inspired you to take the leap from the behind the scenes of the industry to becoming an artist yourself? LiYON: I just needed to create something without any brief of goal in mind. Your Planetarium show was awesome! How did this opportunity come up to play in such a unique venue? And do you have a favorite moment from the show? LiYON: Yeah, the setup was amazing, thanks. It was such a weird vibe but I was prepared for it. People couldn’t dance because of covid and so they would just sit there in silence. Some danced sitting down. Weird for me who is used to playing in loud venues or bars. I liked getting back up on stage though, it had been a while. What are you most proud of in your career thus far? LiYON: I think maybe winning a Gemini award. Having a 10 year career of full time music under my belt, I worked so hard for it, still am. Making a few people a little happier with my music. What do you hope to one day achieve as an artist? We're so excited to follow your career and see where it takes you! LiYON: I’d like to write a few hits. I’d like to make more people feel something positive with my music. Interviewed By Sarah Curry FOLLOW LIYON:

Self-confidence is important. It is unfortunate that it gets damaged too often. We let other people’s opinions cloud our judgement and affect what we think about ourselves. We also hurt our self-esteem when we compare ourselves to the Barbie Doll thin beauty standards in the media. While it is normal for self confidence to drop, we need to build it back up! Camilla North is doing this as she sings her song, “In Love with Me.” When I initially saw the title, I thought “In Love with Me” was going to be a song about a romantic relationship. I was pleasantly surprised to discover that I was wrong, and it is actually about loving yourself. I liked the build up of the song. The music is slow on the verses and speeds up on the chorus as Camilla sings powerful lyrics such as “no more waking up in tears, I’m ready to face my fears.” The electronic sound of the song makes it highly danceable. It is very fitting too because one way to build up your confidence is to dance like nobody’s watching! This song is the perfect soundtrack for that! Camilla North is a singer/songwriter from Norway. If you want more songs for your self-confidence playlist, you should check out her other song, “Still Alive.” She sings about driving down a road and leaving the past in her rearview mirror. This song may seem less upbeat than “In Love with Me.” However, the chorus packs a punch with an upbeat bass line, perfect for Friday nights at the club! Written By Kelli Dixon FOLLOW CAMILLA NORTH