In ‘Lost the Feeling’, Izzy S.O confesses that she feels low on love in her relationship. “Maybe I lost the feeling, maybe you lost the fight; I’m tired of repeating this.” Life can be...chaotic, to say the least. Sometimes all the negative experiences we have can seem to overshadow our joyful moments. Izzy’s energy is a compelling counterforce to this, expressing this dreamy optimism out of having to let go of a draining connection. She steps into a world where she can see the other person crystal clear, beyond the storm clouds in her mind. The result is a gentle, yet evocative tune to escape to for comfort in your personal battles. I love the backdrop. The guitar rhythm is quite catchy, pulsing vibrantly with iridescent synths to usher in a sleek ‘90s alt-pop sound. It’s a smart choice; pairing the nostalgia with Izzy’s dreamy flashback to the emotions she beautifully felt (and still desires to feel) with this person. On the other side of that coin, she also senses that something’s off. “You tell me secrets of a girl you once knew, but the dots won’t connect.” Izzy subtly alludes to her gut feeling, but in the bridge she rips that thought away and looks past it. There’s such purity in her optimism here, and it’s truly exhilarating to hear that in her voice. This song is an instant earworm! Izzy S.O uniquely blends the sounds of pop-rock, soft punk and indie pop with the lyrical prowess of Avril Lavigne. The London-based singer-songwriter was raised in a household filled with creativity and music. Her early influences include a wide array of artists like Alanis Morissette, Damien Rice and Mazzy Star. After leaving school at 16, she entered the music industry as a vivid songwriter who could express complex emotions with incredible clarity. She’s also an actor, and her most prominent role was on Nickelodeon’s popular comedy series Goldie’s Oldies . This year, she released her first single ‘Flirting with Strangers’ and now her second single ‘Lost the Feeling’. Both songs will be featured on her exciting debut EP Can You Hear Me which comes out July 29th! Written By Kevin Rodriguez FOLLOW IZZY:

"In the End", your new single, is a slow, haunting song much different from your other releases. How was creating this new release different from your past projects? Dylon: "In the End" was an extension of the artist I desire to be. I don't want to be boxed in, into being one genre. I like to make music that I'd like to listen to and this is one in the same. How do you balance your modeling career with your music career? Do you ever plan to prioritize one over the other? Dylon: Modeling and music go hand-in-hand, with fashion being such a big part of communication like music they have seamlessly fit with one another. Yes, I plan to start focusing more heavily on my music, a process that has already begun this year, thus far I am pleased. I definitely don't want to neglect my modeling career and all the doors that has opened. What motivated you to pursue a music career? Any important influences in your life? Dylon: Yes since I'm around so many artists in New York it awakened a passion and creativity that had laid dormant for many years. I've always sung, but now I've taken everything from song writing, production, and engineering a lot more professionally. How do you go about beginning a new project? Dylon: With new projects I like to have the music write itself, at times I'll start with a melody and build around that, but most of the time I allow the music to breathe. If you weren't modeling or making music. What do you think you would be doing? Something creative still? Dylon: Great question, I'm not entirely sure. I think there's creativity in all sorts of occupations, so I definitely think I'd be doing something creative, but couldn't be sure as to what. What're your hopes or plans for the future with respect to your music career? Dylon: My hopes musically would be to release some new music and go on tour with a talented artist. I've performed a bit in New York and would love to explore other markets. Interviewed By Hannah Conkin FOLLOW DYLON:

I am so impressed with your new single “Weak Boy”! This album truly is the definition of pop from space! What is the story behind this track? Visiteur: Weak boy is a story about not fitting in, but knowing that you could if only given an opportunity. The music came from bass player John Lake, who played his strings in unison with our dear former guitarist Ema, constructing the playful verses. Lyrically the theme comes from something Sir Boyfriend experienced on the streets of Stockholm; a boy was soliciting money on the streets and people were walking past him, preoccupied with their phones. Humans have the capability of quickly adapting and accepting their surroundings, yet some people and some things do not get accepted, or integrated into the community. The ability to filter out the horrors and also the beauty of the world can be a super power needed to focus on what's in front of you, but it isn't alway pretty. How did you all meet? And what made you start making music together? Visiteur: Sir Boyfriend and John Lake met during their formative years in the indie rock group Lynx Rufus. John had finished studying music in LA and stayed on with a punk rock band before joining his childhood friend to play bass in the new pop rock group Lynx Rufus. Big record deals and big dreams were in the making but it did not go as planned and the band split up leaving John Lake with singer Sir Boyfriend, who insisted they keep writing and playing music. More synthesizers were introduced and after some time experimenting with a more pop-oriented sound, Visiteur was born. If you could collaborate with any artist/artists, who would you pick and why? Visiteur: John Lake - Caroline Ailin, Tove Styrke, Dagny because they ARE pop. Sir Boyfriend - I'm in love with the cheeky minimalism of "As It Was" by Harry Styles and would love to do (another) perfect pop record with him. Also I'd like to write and perform on stage with Alex Cameron because he's a top class story teller and showbiz man. And then there's Billie/FINNEAS because of their innovation and boldness. Congratulations on the release of your new album “Arrival”! What song would you say you're most proud of? And what song are you most excited to perform live? Visiteur: We love to perform Royalty because the fans love to sing along and we always reach peak energy with that one. Weak Boy is also a special one because it is one of the latest recordings and it embodies much of where we are going musically. If you could describe your new album in three words, what would you pick? Visiteur: PREMIER POP PARTY What can we expect next from you all?! I’m holding out hope for that first show in space! Visiteur: We are recording the final scenes for the Weak Boy music video next week and have started working on recording the next album. We have great momentum now and won't stop until we're launched into space! Interviewed By Sarah Curry FOLLOW VISITEUR:

“After Effects” is a pop-punk anthem on the aftermath of friendships turning sour. When others treat you badly, a lot of the time, especially kids, don’t know how to fight back. Toxicity, irrational fears, and overwhelming anxiety and stress are just some of the after-effects people have to deal with now. The after-effects of these unhealthy relationships lingers for years to come, manifesting themselves in thoughts, actions, goals. Jzzy uses driving electric guitars and pulsating drums to accentuate her cut-throat vocals and pointed lyrics: “This song is for anyone who had a friendship turn sour, and who wishes they could just tell someone for once, let them know what they did and how it affected them, and the anthem-like chorus is about letting it all go.” Working with LA-based guitarist-producer Adam Neilson, Jzzy only has praise especially since they were working virtually and in different time zones. Growing up in Ajmer, Jzzy, or Jasmine Mohammed, is an Indo-American pop artist that’s been rapidly releasing singles since last year. Now, she’s set to relocate to Los Angeles with her family. Though she’s young, she shows knowledge in the final mixes, crafting harmonies and countermelodies to contrast textures and create an atmosphere instead of simply just a song. She’s hot and on the rise, and definitely check-in on her upcoming stuff. Written By Megan Cao FOLLOW JZZY:

For The Best should be the next track you add to your break-up playlist. Dallin Hatch balances regret, sorrow, guilt, and indignance, backing the lyricism with those cathartic neck-strained vocals that could only talk about love or the lack of it. It definitely feels like a song for the shower or for when you're driving; just make sure you're somewhere you can belt the lyrics. Click here to listen to For The Best The classic combo of fervent vocals and poignant lyricism over piano chords intersect with the featured electronic production to find a satisfying balance in this modern heartbreak anthem that paints the pain of watching the love drain out of your relationship. The soft and slow verse work set a somber tone and provides contrast for the forceful, commanding chorus where Hatch shows off his vocal (and emotional) range and power. The track would sound right at home on a Jon Bellion release. Dallin Hatch is a 21-year-old singer/songwriter who "wears his heart on his sleeve" and he shows it, bearing emotion and honesty throughout his growing discography. Completely independent, Hatch began his songwriting career at 15 and has recently found success on TikTok, where his cover of Dreya Mac's "Own Brand Freestyle" caught the ear of the original artist herself and even Meghan Trainor. Find Dallin's socials below to follow his career and hear more! Written By George McSherry FOLLOW DALLIN:

Carlay’s “laying in my bed with my best friend” is a reflective ballad about how a friendship can change for worse when its dynamic goes from platonic to romantic. When a friendship becomes romantic, it can be good. There is no awkward first date or “getting to know each other” phase. However, there is a new level to the existing relationship. It is easy to go from friends to lovers. However, it not as smooth going from lovers back to friends. There has been change in the relationship that you can’t undo. Carlay’s song is an emotional rollercoaster as she handles the changes in her friendship. Carlay waits until the bridge of the song to give the listener a backstory to her newfound romantic feelings. Carlay sings, “get too silly with the liquor and the fun.” In the chorus, she offers up an after effect to that situation by calling herself an “ex-friend.” After that lyric, Carlay asks the question, “why do people change?” Even though the story is not in order, we can piece together a case of one-sided feelings and a damaged friendship. You can tell by the sadness in her voice that this relationship meant a lot to her. The story does not come to a resolution, but I hope she was able to repair her friendship. Carlay is a songwriter/producer from Canada. In her Spotify bio, she calls herself a “big time crybaby.” If you need more heartbreak jams, you should check out her other song, “lose somebody” The track is about losing yourself during a breakup. The song has less electronic instrumentation than “laying in my bed with my best friend.” Therefore, you get the chance to hear a lot more emotion in her voice. Written By Kelli Dixon FOLLOW CARLAY:

Silver Lake describes a love story in their new song "Beaches." The dreamy alt-pop track describes the setting of a golden beach where the narrator lets us know she plans to spend the remainder of her lifetime there with her love, "When its all over // Please lay me down on golden beaches that tell us // That beauty has not yet left us." The track feels warm, like summer, and hopeful with the youthfulness that comes with the season. The visual below showcases beautiful shots of the duo taking strolls during sunlight, and flying a bright red kite. The song is a dream-like alt-pop song that feels like you've entered a trance. The sounds of electric guitars, synths, and even a vibraphone all come together to form this beautiful track. The lyrics depict a dreamy love story. The most beautiful line to be found is the chorus of the song, it describes a situation of being silent together and enjoying the moment instead of talking over it, "Ask me in the morning // I just want to listen right now // Ask me in the morning // I don't want to talk at all." A testament to true love, finding solace in the shared silence and not feeling the need to fill the quiet. Silver Lake is an alt-pop duo based in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. The duo is made up of musicians Marleen Hoebe and Jesse Koch who are musical partners, but partners in their personal lives as well. Their sound recalls a vintage style, but created with synthesizers and many different modern techniques. "Beaches" is their third single together as a duo, following previous singles "Under The Silver Lake" and "Violet" both that were released in 2022. Their unique sound makes them one to easily recognize, but also one to be on the look out for. Written By Kyle Stiver FOLLOW SILVER LAKE:

“Red Lights” is a dreamy, Lo-fi pop hit that is about someone who ignores red flags, even if it’s not on purpose. Likely, we can all relate to having been in situations where we’ve blatantly ignored when someone showed a red flag. It’s honestly a cycle of never getting out of the relationship that becomes so toxic and difficult for us. “Red Lights” depict these feelings of knowing someone is bad but still not letting it go. We can’t let go because we love them, but we can’t pretend we didn’t know they were bad for us. It’s such a dilemma and hard spot to be in. What do you do when you can’t help but keep blowing past the obvious red lights? Holy Mattress Money perfectly intertwines these feelings in an emotional, yet chill tune. The Lo-fi elements to “Red Lights” are the star of the show throughout the song. The electronic music has a slow downtempo, light guitar, and hip-hop influenced saturation and synth beats. The overall feel to this tune couldn’t be any more chill and dreamier. I loved how effortless the vocals were in this single, they felt equally as relaxed and not too overpowered for the vibe of this music style. My favorite lyrics from “Red Lights” were “I keep running back to you every time/ Friends wonder how I could’ve been so blind”. There’s never really an understanding as to why we overlook the obvious red flags. The only thing to do is leave them and see the warning signs for what they are, and yet, we simply can’t do it. No matter what our friends try and tell us, we don’t listen. I liked these two lines the best simply because I felt like they were exactly about me. I could so easily see myself in this song and in these words, it was the story of my life. The relatability was just another perk of what makes this song so great. Holy Mattress Money is led by producer and songwriter Jesty Beatz, of whom has produced more than 30 tracks that feature various performers on lead vocals. This unique way of creating music from different perspectives and that feature different vocalists in every song, has been extremely successful and made Holy Mattress Money a unique name in the music world. Holy Mattress Money breaks all the traditional “rules” that musicians have been told to follow in order to be successful, however Jesty Beatz has done it in a way that’s new, fresh, and uniquely his. The high-energy performances blend electronic indie-pop elements with a twist of new live musicianship. Holy Mattress Money is delivering an experience you won’t want to miss out on! Written By Emily Hancock FOLLOW HOLY MATTRESS MONEY:

The Wrecks are back again with their newest album release, “Sonder”. The title track, named after the album, is a bold and emotional pop-punk piece that explores the main concepts for this album. The song “Sonder” is about a slow breakup that really digs deep into the feelings you go through during heart break. The raw honesty about hopelessness and the words that were never said between two people, make this tune all the more of an iconic summer hit. “Sonder” is a perfect mix of alt-rock and a love ballad that showcases The Wrecks talent for genre-bending and their unique musical genius. Nothing says breakup ballad like electric guitar. “Sonder” is heavily based on this guitar and in-your-face drum set beats. This rock anthem does a great job of balancing the instrumentation to make sure the melodic lines don’t cover up the more modern pop lyrical writing. The bass lines are epic and add just the right amount of flavor to make this track what it is. I really enjoyed the more simplistic rhythms of the chorus in the lyrics. The separation of each word of “I thought by now…” really adds this drama that I felt like perfectly represented the anger of a breakup. The fights and conflicting feelings, the regret of not saying the words you were supposed to, the longing for things to work out are all perfectly represented and shown through “Sonder”. The Wrecks are an American pop-rock band that found instant success following their debut single, “Favorite Liar” in 2016. The Wrecks continue to reach new heights with their riotous energy and natural charisma as they release their newest album “Sonder”. The group currently has over a million monthly Spotify listeners. Along with making it onto the Top 40 Alternative Radio hit multiple times, they have opened for many notable artists such as Nothing But Thieves, Paramore, and The Maine. The Wrecks are currently on tour in America, make sure you catch them live and grab tickets before they’re all sold out! You won’t want to miss out! Written By Emily Hancock FOLLOW THE WRECKS:

Let’s face it. It HURTS when close relationships end. We make mistakes, trust is broken, and then we’re left to pick up the pieces on our own. Only afterward do we realize what went awry, and sometimes we’re at fault. For Zach Paradis, that gut-wrenching sensation was still fresh in his mind when he wrote ‘Now I Know’. He talks about his failed relationship; now realizing what he did wrong and wishing he could have a do-over. “We should’ve been more baby...I really let a good thing die.” It’s funny because the lyrics scream “Emotional damage!”, but the tune itself is super upbeat. It’s clear that Paradis is trying to preserve the relationship in his head, even though he can’t get it back. You really feel for him. Paradis puts a remarkable twist on your average summer pop bop. He starts with a phone call intro, leading into some impressive verses. “Couldn’t see that you were right until you left, you moved on and something clicked inside my head.” His realization moments in this song are catchy AF! Surrounded by the sparkling, feel-good vibes of electric guitar, whistles and vocal harmonies, Paradis really shines. He includes a salient post-chorus, where his regret comes in full force. He then builds it out into this ingenious, trap-driven countermelody in place of the last chorus. Add Paradis’s gorgeously vulnerable falsetto and you’ll be blown away! Cleveland, Ohio native Zach Paradis (last name pronounced “paradise”) is a blooming singer-songwriter and music producer now based in LA. His early fascination with poetry and fantasy novels led to an appreciation for music melodies. His professional journey started back in 2015 as an audio engineering intern with Atlanta’s Reach Records. A few years later, he launched his solo artist career and enjoys doing it full-time. He’s greatly inspired by producer-artists like Pharrell, Jon Bellion and Ed Sheeran. His music blends the energy of hip-hop and pop with the evocative melodies that he makes himself. His new 5-track EP ‘Now I Know’ is available now and you should totally check it out! Written By Kevin Rodriguez FOLLOW ZACH:

You know that cool phenomenon where we can see ourselves in other people? The more often this happens, the closer we feel to them. As a result, it’s easy to romanticize our relationships and imagine a brighter future. That’s where ‘The Night Sky’ by Eighty Ninety comes in. This is a chill synth-pop anthem about that moment where you see that special someone as your everything. “I could see a lifetime in that look in your eyes; oh, your face, it was the night sky.” When you’re in love, it’s like the whole universe is at your fingertips. Capturing that thought in 4K, Eighty Ninety brilliantly blurs daydreams and reality to achieve this feeling. In doing so, they create the best of both worlds! This song takes the infinite beauty of the night sky and intermingles this with ideas about fate versus charting your own path. “Taught you how to read the signs, said, ‘It’s fate, we can’t escape it’; when I think about it now, think we just tried out our own ending.” Adding to this, shimmering synths and acoustic guitar shape an affectionate atmosphere where love can flourish. Time seems to standstill at points, occurring so organically that it’s like it was meant to be that way. It's that feeling of peace you get when you can comfortably sit in silence with someone you care about. It’s visually stunning and enlivening! Meet Eighty Ninety, a NYC-based duo comprised of brothers Abner and Harper James. Specializing in minimalist indie-pop, they fuse vibrant lyrics with a part-acoustic, part-electronic production style they like to call “808s and telecasters.” So really, it’s their emotions that drive the story! Their 2016 debut ‘Three Thirty’ went viral, and their support since then has been astronomical. They’ve also been endorsed by Taylor Swift, who added the duo’s 2017 track ‘My Favorite Song’ as #13 (her lucky number!) on her official playlist Songs Taylor Loves! ‘The Night Sky’ is the title track of their fabulous new EP, which is out now for your streaming pleasure! Written By Kevin Rodriguez FOLLOW EIGHTY NINETY:

Last Year sinks you into an oddly enchanting pool of haunting comfort. The intimate and sensual poetry that pours out simultaneously stirs, unsettles, and caresses in its familiarity. The smooth, melancholy, indie track delves into the bittersweet nature of processing heartbreak. It kind of feels like taking a candle-lit bath to make the most of a power outage; wind-whipped branches rap at the bathroom windows while the steaming, sudsy water keeps you warm, shielding your reminiscent state from the storm. Ella Ruby releases gritty emotion through velvet vocals akin to those of Angie McMahon and boasts production seemingly snatched from Gregory Alan Isakov. A slow, swinging bassline and understated percussion create the sturdy-based framework for misty mountain magic of strings and acoustic guitar to pour in over. You can still hear fingers brushing past the grooves of the guitar strings thanks to the clean, stripped-back production that invites you into to the intimate musical space's reassuring warmth. Vivid verses register soft and low, leaving room for a slight crescendo into the richness of the vibrant yet somber chorus. Light vocal layering features whimsy-soaked hums that play in the waves of strings, an ephemeral sweetness that calls the hairs on your neck and arms to curious attention. Shaped by her beloved stormy, Seattle weather, Ella Ruby is an independent artist who cites her main influences as Billie Marten, Brandi Carlile, Julie Byrne, and Shannon Lay. Between Last Year and her debut single, Baths , Ella Ruby has shored up the foundations for her flourishing musical style that already honors the singer-songwriter inspirations she has named. Multi-talented, Ella also lends her talents to the world of ceramic art when not crafting hypnotic indie daydream fuel. Selfishly, I would request that Ella forgo all hobbies and responsibilities, just until we can get the rest of the tracks from her upcoming EP, baby blue . Written By George McSherry FOLLOW ELLA: