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“Like I Did” is a pensive song that reflects on the end of a relationship, looking at mistakes that he made. Guthy’s voice is soulful and honest, intimately acknowledging his mistakes while he reexamines his relationship. As he struggles to get used to being without his partner, Guthy wonders about the reason for the breakup, looking at that even though his partner might not be happy with him anymore, “at least [he] did”. At least he did bring them happiness, at least he did bring them comfort, at least he did assuage their fears. Despite the hurt and confusion around the breakup, he understands that if his partner wants to move on, if his partner doesn’t feel the same way anymore, at least he did. At least he tried and did his best. Guthy’s sorrowful voice and lyrics bring his listeners on the journey of his self-reflection around his relationship. His raspy voice carries a hint of pain, a well of regret and hopelessness. To know that despite all the good times, he can’t provide happiness anymore. With the low amount of production, Guthy’s voice sounds intimate, mature, and emotional. It touches the audience in different ways from his previous music, showing his rawness of emotion. Jackson Guthy started from humble beginnings, starting piano at age four and began writing songs at age seven. Opening with One Direction for Big Time Rush in 2012, he continued releasing music until 2014, when he joined a band called North of Nine. Now, “Like I Did” is the first music he’s released in two years, but there’s a lot more to come. Perhaps calling upon his influences and experiences in North of Nine, I’m eager to see the direction that his sound travels. Written By Megan Cao FOLLOW JACKSON:

Are you indecisive? Do you procrastinate when you know you shouldn’t? Are you afraid of commitment? Alright, enough with the callouts. ‘La La La’ by Nyman and RAENE expresses the combined thrill and dread of getting exactly what you want. When the fear outweighs the desire, you might battle your constricting throat just to get the words out. Your mind may wander as you “replay every mistake” to try to return to your comfort zone. “I’ve been here before; holding on to something that I thought I needed, but do I believe it?” This feel-good anthem is perfect for you overthinkers out there! RAENE’s sweet and rich vocals immerse you in the beauty of indecision. You get a heartfelt narrative of self-doubt where she knows she’s strong enough to commit, but she’s also hesitant about releasing the fear surrounding it. “The noise gets so loud as I try to reclaim the moment; hold me til I know for sure.” (Quick sidebar: Wow. That flawlessly explains the feeling I get every time my anxiety's gotten the best of me.) There’s a clever contrast between the second-guessing in the lyrics and the brighter pop production by Nyman. It creates this charismatic, ear-pleasing sound that’s like free therapy for your mind. It’s simply superb! Nyman is a Swedish singer-songwriter and producer who’s committed to featuring unique sounds on his songs. He frequently collaborates with like-minded artists to create commercial successes, all while staying independent. RAENE is a UK singer/songwriter who was listed on BBC Introducing’s ‘Top 25 Most Played Artists of 2020.’ Her pop/R&B style features catchy and emotive lyrics that have propelled her to over 2 million streams across all her collaborations. Combining Nyman’s Swedish pop sensibilities with RAENE’s luscious vocals, the pairing of these two artists is picture perfect! Go stream ‘La La La’ and sing your heart out! Written By Kevin Rodriguez FOLLOW NYMAN: FOLLOW RAENE:

Q: “Get Back in the Groove” is such a feel-good song! What did the writing process look like for this track? Niki: Thank you! I wrote it when I was in a bit of a funk and wanted to make myself feel better. I wanted to recreate the warmth and nostalgia I feel when I listen to the music I grew up with so I started with the bassline and built it up musically from there. With the lyrics, I really wanted them to be a subtle reminder that we need to be gentle with ourselves. I wrote the song shortly after New Year's in 2021, and I'm guilty of always putting so much pressure on myself as if there is a magic reset button on January 1st, when the reality is sometimes it just takes some time to get back into the swing of things, and that's okay, too. Now that I'm sharing it and it's out there, I just hope it makes people feel good and gives them a bit of a boost! Q: When did you start making your own music? Niki: I was always making up songs as a kid running 'round the backyard but I was probably 11 or 12 when I got the writing bug. Q: What song are you most proud of from your complete discography? Niki: Oooh that's a great question. Probably "Fall Back Into You." I feel like it currently best represents my brain and artistry and a shift in trusting my own instincts and ears. A lot of work went into it and I feel confident in saying it makes me proud. My favourite, though, is "The Last Night (Dancing With You)." Q: Is there any album you think is the perfect “no-skip” record, front to back? Niki: That's such a tough one because I'm SUCH an album person and I have sooo many faves, but no skip? Tricky. I'd have to say Carole King's "Tapestry" or Fleetwood Mac's "Rumours." Q: If you could meet any artist in the world, dead or alive, who would you pick and why? Niki: Probably Celine Dion. She is a good part of the reason why I started singing and I'd love to thank her. Q: What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? Niki: Remember the "why." It can be really easy to get caught up in the noise but whenever I'm feeling overwhelmed, I come back to why I do this and how much I love music... It grounds me and encourages me to keep going. Written By Sarah Curry FOLLOW NIKI:

Need a breakout anthem? Maybe you feel stuck in a thought pattern, a relationship, or a situation that simply doesn’t work anymore. Well, do I have the song for you! It’s called ‘10,000 Dominos (My Best Friend’s Breakup Song)’ by Tanners. As the parentheses imply, this song takes the perspective of one of the artist’s best friends, who wrote an emotion-filled letter to her ex. Within the lyrics are sobering realizations about growing up and out of who you used to be. That includes the roles you played in other people’s stories. It's so relatable that she essentially reads your mind! Click here to listen to '10,000 Dominos (My Best Friend's Breakup Song)'! “I used to wear you like a trophy, 3rd place unsatisfied; I’ve been counting on you to confuse cruelty and love in me.” People-pleasers, this you? Tanners graciously reflects on the experiences in her friend’s relationship and locks on to why it no longer works. It took a mental toll and created a box that was incredibly difficult to leave. Into that, Tanners seamlessly inserts her own emotions, creating an even more compelling narrative. You get these elegant vocals from Tanners that are beautifully layered to create intimacy. Otherworldly synths give the song a dreamy vibe. In the end, the best friend sends their ex off with a hint of thankfulness for their relationship. That’s inspiring in itself! Tanners (Tanner Peterson) is a Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter who produces her own psych-pop creations. Her music combines otherworldly sounds with infectious pop hooks. Her work has received support from major music outlets such as FADER and Rolling Stone. When it comes to her live performances, she’s showcased her high-flying energy all over NYC. Her latest release ‘10,000 Dominos (My Best Friend’s Breakup Song)’ is nothing short of a masterpiece. I can’t wait to see what Tanners gives us next! Written By Kevin Rodriguez FOLLOW TANNERS:

Have you ever had trouble saying no? Like your intuition is warning you of imminent danger, but you’re afraid of what they’re going to think of you? ‘Body Says’ by Salt Ashes is a fantastic dance-pop track that will have you setting clear boundaries and calling out the people who’ve mistreated you. Especially if they’re men. “Take your hands off me; I’m not your property, I’m leaving.” Ladies, this is your time to harness your power and let them know, in the sassiest demeanor, how badly they eff'd up! “Don’t blame your anatomy, don’t blame the science.” Ashes makes it incredibly clear that there’s no excuses allowed! To improve your stance even further, funky synths and catchy lyrics rush you to the dance floor, where you’ll put on the best performance of your life. Ashes speaks for you when she repeatedly says “I don’t give a damn!” Her confident, sassy vocals send anyone who dares to oppose you to oblivion. They’re not in charge here. You are! Take the irresistible energy Ashes give you in this song and LIVE in it! Veiga Sanchez is the mastermind behind Salt Ashes. The UK artist has been releasing music since 2014. From the start of her career, her music has consistently ranked high on the dance charts for both Billboard and Music Week. Her signature sound is derived from dark synth-pop melodies infused with energetic electronic beats. ‘Body Says’ comes off Ashes’s beautiful sophomore album ‘Killing My Mind’, which features more hard-hitting messages and inspiring tunes. She’s a superstar in her own right. Go listen to her music ASAP! Written By Kevin Rodriguez FOLLOW SALT:

Imagine that you are in a futuristic world in a flying convertible. The planets and stars align as you zoom by at lightning speed with all of your friends before the big party Saturday night. That's how much energy RIP Youth's newly released song "Midnight Hour" can bring to the club, the dance floor AND even the first listen. This dude is a party animals around the clock as the themes include the ideals of having a good time and becoming a totally different person by night when life is not taken seriously. The midnight train is one hell of a ride! This groovy nu-wave-pop mix really shows off the DJ duo's ability to create music that can control a crowd and keep them hyped up before and after the midnight hours of the party. The multi-tracking of the vocals on the chorus over the spacey, chilly chords coming from the instrumentation meshes so well together and creates an almost harmonic wavelength. I think that the song has amazing range in both the vocals and the actual structure of the song since multiple things are always going on at once. Just like if you are at an underground rave with flashing lights and intense dancing! RIP Youth is an Australian-American DJ/songwriter that is made up by the superb talent of James Maas. They have quite a reputation with producing for various Australian artists in the pop sphere including their first hit "You Love" and fun songs like "It's A Vibe" enabling them to gain more popularity in the production landscape. Go give him a shot! Written By Miles Tutor FOLLOW RIP YOUTH:

"So when I was a senior, I was pretty fucking used to getting let down" is a great way to summarize how many of us felt during the final semesters of high school, as we crawled into a dark room of senioritis and couldn't see the roses bloom. That is especially the way how singer Liv Nicholson feels on her new single "Deserved It" where she displays tons of rebelliousness towards the classmates and dates who betrayed her. The song also goes into some of her previous trials and tribulations that shows lots of self-reflecting on her end. The open honesty in this song is something we can all appreciate! The raw and realness oozing from Liv's vocals brings out so much aggression that coincides well with the punk-influenced guitar licks and the faint droplets of drums and synths popping in and out of different parts of the track. The blend of skater punk, pop and rock really brings out the concept of good riddance in a way that is uplifting yet shows tough love towards the ones who didn't have the right intentions in mind. We don't deserve the people who hurt us! Liv Nicholson is a singer and songwriter based in Nashville, Tennessee, though originally from New York. For about 6 years, Liv has been perfecting her craft with the goal of creating honest messages mixed with the eccentricity of the sonics themselves to pull in all of the variables for listeners to enjoy. Liv has much more planned out in the long run and is just getting started! Go give her a shot! Written By Miles Tutor FOLLOW LIV:

As the moon orbits us every night, the ideologies of self-love and self-worth keep persuading new generations of people to give up on trying to find a true companion for them with the rational fear of being hurt by someone that they developed a trust with. In the song "Too Late to Compromise," these themes are put perfectly with the effective repetition of different thoughts and amazing lines like "I could hear the echoes of the sea running through my head." really puts these ideas into a Summer of Love perspective. This song is an absolute drug-bender! The glossy synthesizers along with the breakdown of the chorus ("It's too late to compromise.") makes this feel so upbeat even if the subject matter is centered around the end of a relationship. The monster bass tones in the bridge and chorus is a hell of a contrast compared to the gentle nature of both Cat & Carrie's vocals that just soar through the track as they weep about the feeling of running into a dead end with love. Moon Palace is an American psychedelic pop band from Seattle, Washington that specializes in creating beautiful haikus and landscapes with both their lyrics and raw instrumentation that invoke so much nature. Their previous singles "Ego Death" and "Who You Are" stand out in the same way with so much natural ability in their words and being able to create those feelings from their songwriting. The 70's influence is so real! Go give them a shot! Written By Miles Tutor FOLLOW MOON PALACE:

"How It Ends (feat. DEQR)” perfectly describes that lost in translation feeling we get in a relationship. “You live on Mars, while I live on Venus”. Drew Now sings about overthinking a relationship to the point where it feels like you’re two worlds apart because you’re misreading everything. Misunderstandings in relationships are all too common- Drew sings about how ultimately, we are self-sabotaging ourselves by this repetitive overanalyzing pattern. The song continues by saying how she knows that inevitably the relationship will end in a heartbreak. This relaxed yet upbeat tune is perfect for when you’re in your feels but still want to jam to music. This electronic-pop song puts a much more upbeat spin on an ended relationship. The featured parts from DEQR add a lot of electronic and remixed beats that are responsible for making that catchy upbeat base of the song. Drew’s vocals are in a high range for most of the song and sung in a very effortless way. She has this cool and relaxed vibe to her tone that makes each note feel like it wasn’t hard at all. Even though the song is about misunderstandings in relationships, this hit still makes me want to dance around and sing along to the lyrics. Drew Now has been making music from a young age at her home in Ontario, Canada. She soon found fame after being featured on America’s Got Talent Season 13. From there, she released her first EP back in 2013 when she was only 16. Drew Now currently has 6 singles out and more are to be expected. If you like artists like Daya, then you’ll love Drew Now. She truly is someone to pay attention to in upcoming months! Written By Emily Hancock FOLLOW DREW NOW:

Raise your hand if you’ve ever been ghosted. One day you’ll be talking to someone, thinking that this relationship could be going somewhere, and then BOOM, you’re a blocked number. Keep that hand raised if you ever questioned why. What happened overnight to create this sudden cut off? Was it something I said or did? Were they talking to someone else the entire time? ‘Radio Silence’ by Ceara Cavalieri asks these questions and addresses the confusion that can accompany an untimely break up. This pop rock anthem is the perfect song for those of us who have been permanently left on read. With lyrics such as ‘Got me messed up like I don’t know my worth’, the listener is brought into a series of unanswered questions running through Cavalieri’s mind. A repeating guitar hook is accompanied by an upbeat tempo. Together they create an infectious, head-bopping beat. As the chorus nears a drum fill builds, pushing the tempo, and having the lyrics explode each time they’re sung. By the end of the song you come to realize Cavalieri, like most of us who get ghosted, might not get any of the answers she’s looking for. Ceara Cavalieri is a So-Cal native and UCLA alumni. Although she didn’t start pursuing music until after college, she has been songwriting since she was a teenager. As a shy teen, songwriting was a way for Cavalieri to express her thoughts and emotions. Now, at 26, Cavalieri has released 6 singles and has been featured on multiple Spotify curated playlists. She’s creating a sound for herself full of catchy, pop rock anthems that are sure to get you singing along. Her single ‘Radio Silence’ is out now! Written By Maddy Mahady FOLLOW CEARA:

Have you ever felt a love so deep for someone, that you cannot imagine yourself with anyone else? A love so deep, it actually hurts. When you feel so protective, that you are willing to let this person go because you know they will be happier with someone else? This love, so very deep, it crushes your soul...yet you just cannot get yourself to let them go. And this is what "If It's Not You" by Noah Andres is about. It is the perfect theme song if you find yourself in a situation like this. ="I can't even love if it is not you" as his lyrics go is such an amazing heartfelt love declaration. Personally, I hope to experience a love like this. "If Its Not You" is a fast paced pop track, which features several hooks within the song. The pre-chorus has a nice build to it, performed by drum sounds. The chorus sounds very similar to a dubstep vibe. Vocally, both the male lead (Noah Andres) and female lead (Siara Valdes) compliments each other and the track well. The production is of high quality and it makes all the difference. It is what separates an average track from a great one. Noah, not being a stranger to the music industry, has been releasing music single 2019. Having a good repertoire behind his back, I am excited to see how Noah grows as an artist and develop his skill even further. If you keep writing heartfelt love declarations like "If It's Not You", I am sure your fans will keep coming back, wanting more from you Noah. Written By Nicholas Joubert FOLLOW NOAH ANDRES:

“Shoulda Said No” is a top jam that is the perfect description of pop meets heartbreak. Hendrix sings ever relatable lyrics about wishing she could’ve been able to say no to a person but couldn’t refuse. The song talks how this person was just too irresistible and tempting to ignore but it ended in a heartbreak and regret. This absolute hit is great to listen to when you’re in your feels about a significant other. “God knows I fall so hard I break my heart a thousand times.” Talk about some powerful lyrics! Click here to listen to "Shoulda Said No"! https://open.spotify.com/track/6OFLmdFRtwflgVsQ22s6q0?si=6c0c9a912ad447ea Hendrix sets the mood perfectly at the beginning of the song, simply by singing “No” in a catchy rhythmic pattern while the bass under her grows. The background elements of the bass, background vocals, and remixed parts aren’t too over powering so you can really hear the incredible lead vocals. Hendrix has a very powerful voice that, when paired with the lyrics, shows off the dominate and strong presence she has in the song. When listening to her sing, you can’t help but feel the same kind of high-powered, girl-boss attitude as well. Her immense singing talent is shown off very well in this song. Hendrix is an emerging voice in the world of pop and is only going to keeping growing. Currently, Hendrix has two singles released, both having come out recently in 2022. There are no upcoming projects that we know of, but Hendrix is definitely one to look out for. Her powerful sound fits the recent trends of pop music perfectly and we can expect many more hits in the future. Written By Emily Hancock FOLLOW Hendrix: