If you're looking for funky club or house music that will make you dance, "Trouble Maker" by Silent is definitely worth listening to. The upbeat nature of the song is sure to make you "shake your body in the club." With many layers of percussion, techno sounds, and fiery vocals, there's a hint of danger found within the rhythm of the song, perhaps one appropriate for the moment you feel sparks of electricity as you lock eyes with someone you fancy at the club. But you sense that they're a trouble maker, and it would never work out. The song begins with a heavy and steady beat, building up suspense to the chorus. Inducing a flurry of emotions coupled with a sense of danger and adventure, it's the perfect club song for intense romance with that heartbreaker you just can't shake. Silent (or Silent The Robot) is a rising DJ and music producer. But Silent is not your average DJ. According to Spotify, Silent is the "first robot artist who knows better than humans that feelings are hard to describe in words." The name "Silent" implies that there is no need for words when music can be used as a tool to communicate emotions and stories. With this perspective, Silent introduces a creative spin to electronic dance music. Written By Chelsea Luo FOLLOW SILENT:

"Little Boy" is imbued with a strong message, delivered artfully in the form of a song. What was the inspiration behind this song? Jennings: The idea for the song actually came a couple of years ago when I was working with a producer mate of mine. We were chatting about music production (I wasn’t producing at the time), and he jokingly said, "little boy, you’ve got a lot to learn in life”. Right when he said it I knew it was a great lyric and could be turned into a great song. So I immediately started writing ‘Little Boy’, a letter to your younger self about the struggles of growing up. What's the story behind the name Jennings Couch? Jennings: Simple, Jennings Couch is literally my real name haha. My dad is called Jennings Couch, and so was his dad, my grandfather. So technically speaking I’m Jennings Couch the Third. But the name is weird enough and I didn’t think it was necessary to make it even stranger :) Your website mentions that you wrote some of your first songs at 7 years old. What drew you to music and songwriting at such a young age? Jennings: When I was a kid growing up in New York City, one of my first introductions to music was Green Day’s album American Idiot. After hearing the album I immediately asked my mum for guitar lessons. That quickly turned into piano lessons, then drum lessons, and singing lessons. I developed a real passion for music, but I remember that I didn’t like learning songs written by other people. So I would ask my tutors to teach me how to make my own songs. And that’s how I started songwriting! Your music pulls from a variety of genres. Who are some of your biggest inspirations in the industry? Jennings: I got really interested in ‘Genre-Blending’ when I discovered Twenty One Pilots. The way they were blending pop, rap, and rock was so new to me and got me really excited about the possibilities because I’ve always been interested in different genres. Growing up I would listen to rock and metal but was always intrigued by bands that fused genres, like Linkin Park for example. Then I discovered Imagine Dragons and loved their big anthemic sound and powerful productions. So I take a lot of inspiration from artists like that, but also less well-known artists like Grandson and Ghostmane, who are more hip-hop and rock-based. What has your experience been like developing a unique sound? Any particular challenges that have come with that? Jennings: I don’t think it’s challenging to develop a unique sound. I think you need to start by making the music you like. Think about yourself as an artist, how you want to be portrayed, and how you want your music to come across. Once you master that and are confident in your sound, I believe the uniqueness will come naturally. However, it might be better to call it authenticity rather than uniqueness. What live performance of yours has been your favorite? Jennings: My favourite live performance to date was a show I played at The Fiddler’s Elbow in Camden, London a few years back. We were filming the gig to promote my latest single at the time, "Love Hearts". The artwork for "Love Hearts" is a pink winking emoji face, so we made all these masks that people could wear during the show. I remember being on stage and looking out into the crowd and seeing everyone in these weird masks, it looked so damn cool and I was so proud and humbled at that moment! The footage ended up looking awesome as well :) Interviewed By Hannah Conkin FOLLOW JENNINGS COUCH:

PAENDA released her motivational dance-pop single "Got Myself." This piece is about the internal journey of picking yourself back up when you have been knocked down. When we all face adversity or challenges in our lives, it can be enough to take everything out of us. Sure we may have some people to help pick us back up, but the true strength to stand back up again comes from within. The internal strength it takes to bounce back from any setback puts us back on top and has us feeling like ourselves again. PAENDA created this high-energy melody to match the confidence that she is instilling into her listeners through her music. This piece starts off with a more serious tone as there is a lot of focus on PAENDA's vocals as well as establishing the beat of the song. The lyrics during this part talk about what it feels like to be knocked down and to be "In a place where nothing grows." As the song inches towards the chorus, the pace, and energy of the song slowly start to pick up. More instruments are introduced, and the song transitions into the high-energy piece that it is. As for the lyrics, the lines become very motivational with lines such as "I found strength in all the ways that I've been hurt" and "I got myself and that's all I need." After each time the chorus is sung, there's a break for the melody to take over allowing for the high energy to take hold. The piece as a whole is truly motivational and is a fantastic ode to inner strength. PAENDA is a self-determined pop artist who is one of those people who was born to make music and perform. She began music in her early life by singing in a choir and picking up different instruments. She attended the Vienna Music Institute and graduated with honors in 2013, and went on to represent Austria in Eurovision 2019. Today, she makes music in her home studio in Vienna and finds just as much comfort writing pieces in the studio as she does performing up on a stage. PAENDA is one of the few women artists who do everything on her own. She writes and produces all of her pieces completely on her own, and is one of the most determined and hardworking artists in the industry. Written By Melina Darlas FOLLOW PAENDA:

In "Be Somebody," Fulton Lee expresses true confidence through his lyricism and his melody. This song is about that feeling you have when you are completely self-assured in who you are and what you deserve. There's no point wasting time on those who have lied to you because they're only going to hold you back. Lee emanates that certainty one feels when they're determined to turn into the best version of themselves. He's determined to be the best version of himself that he can be, and is leaving behind that person, or people, that hurt him in the past. This high-energy single will inspire the same power in its listeners. The song first starts out with a chill, lofi-style, beat; a complete contrast to what's to come. The song slowly intensifies as Fulton's vocals are added, the beat gets more prominent, and a bit of guitar gets thrown in there. Then there's a big boom factor once the chorus hits. The pace of the whole song picks up as Fulton speeds up his singing and more sound is thrown into the mix. Fulton's vocals keep listeners interested as he adds some spikes in his pitch to bring some higher octaves to the piece. The upbeat melody and vocals perfectly match the theme of the lyrics to create this motivational single. The lyrics contain lines such as "Never get me to walk that line that I walked" and "I've been telling you watch your back or get crossed" intensify the confident spirit that Fulton portrays in this piece. Fulton began releasing his music in 2016 under a sound dubbed "Bubblegum Funk." His sound contains components of the 1950s to create his groovy and colorful pop melodies. His debut EP, Baby Blue, released in 2018 kickstarted a flow of 10 singles being released over the course of the next few years. Fulton has started to mix his retro sound with modern-day pop in recent years. We're currently in the era of his debut album, Sonny Boy, as Fulton has begun releasing singles leading up to the album's release. The first single "White Skates" was released on March 18, and he plans on releasing more and more of the album in the coming months. Fulton is able to pull off both upbeat and chill pieces, and is able to surprise listeners by bringing diversity to today's music. Written By Melina Darlas FOLLOW FULTON:

“You’re better off alone than keeping heathens by your side.” Those were my favorite lyrics from Sydney Scotia’s song, “Bad Company.” In this song, Scotia reflects on living in a robotic nature. She dresses up to go another fancy L.A party and hang around fake friends who don’t really care about her. An outsider to the situation may say, “you need to find some new friends.” This is obviously easier said than done. Moreover, there is also the added fear of being completely alone. In an attempt to avoid this fear coming true, Scotia would rather be around bad company than have no company at all. This is a complete reversal of the beginning quote. This song starts out with a very sad guitar as Scotia sings, “another party, another night.” I anticipated that this would be the mood of the whole song. However, I was surprised (in a good way) when it changed direction. After the words, “we both know that’s a lie,” the beat drops and the music picks up speed with a grungy sounding guitar. I thought this was a good musical representation of sadness and anger. I would guess that she had to be feeling both of these emotions in her situation. Additionally, I liked how a lot of the lyrics rhymed. The song I previously wrote about also had many rhyming lyrics. I think this aspect makes Scotia’s song catchy. Personally, the rhyming helped me to pick up the words. Sydney Scotia is an Indie artist based in Canada. If you enjoyed “Bad Company” and want to hear more of her, you should check out “ETA.” Unlike “Bad Company,” this song has a happier demeanor. Instead of breakups, Scotia talks about new love and trying to get a crush’s attention. It gives off a great summertime vibe. You should definitely put it on the playlist for your next pool party! Written By Kelli Dixon FOLLOW SYDNEY SCOTIA:

This song is a full-bodied glass of red wine that matches the crimson velvet of the vintage armchairs in the low-lit lounge where it plays. Your date is late, but you actually don’t seem to care too much now. You were excited to meet them. But now you're distracted by this smooth, jazz-forward, r&b number that slowly spirals through cigar smoke. This track is warmth and comfort manifest, glowing in flickered reds and yellows. From the first word, the powerful yet understated vocals set the main grooves for the clean percussion and muted bass guitar to follow. Throughout the song, Rowe switches down into a low r&b flow that might sound familiar to fans of Jorja Smith. When the vocals clear from the track, it's for good reason, leaving room for the saxophone to anchor the song in the jazz-lounge atmosphere. The layered vocals tie things off nicely, acting, in effect, as the backup singers you would expect to see on stage. Alice Rowe is a singer-songwriter out of Hastings, UK who cites Amy Winehouse, Loyle Carner, and Sinead Harnett as some of her musical inspirations, and their influence is palpable on this most recent track of hers that shows off a curated blend of r&b, soul, trap, and jazz. Rowe began releasing music in 2019 and was met with support and acclaim from the likes of BBC Radio 1XTRA and Capital XTRA as well as online platforms Notion, Wonderland, and Spindle. For “As It Seems”, she has ditched some of the more overt pop elements that featured in her earlier work, claiming to have found the sound she was made to make. It is certainly hard to disagree with her, everything on the track just glides. I look forward to seeing Rowe flesh out her repertoire with this newfound vibe. Written By *George McSherry* FOLLOW ALICE:

‘Domestic Bliss’ by Sofia Lafuente is a fierce hug for all the worriers out there. GPAs? They’re just numbers, not your worth! Work stress? Throw it out the window and GET THAT BAG! Relationship uncertainty? Let it unfold and enjoy it while it lasts! This song says, “Screw the how!” to those pesky doomsday thoughts. Lafuente’s confidence is a message to seize today; to savor it with the ones you love. That in itself is amazing to hear! And when I say that this song will leave you spellbound, that's a promise! In this alt-pop tune, Lafuente merges vocal elegance with a healthy longing for her romantic interest. She describes the latter as “a moment’s taste of domestic bliss,” where her anxiety beautifully dissipates with the very thought of them. The synth and percussion-focused sonics really breathe life into Lafuente’s emotions, almost animating them. A clever tactic to bring this out is made clear when you compare the building pre-choruses with the powerfully vulnerable chorus. With a notable shift in her breathing, her worries about the future swiftly become confidence in the now! In acing the finer details of the song, Lafuente’s overall wow factor goes through the roof! Enter Sofía Lafuente, the British-Spanish alt-pop artist who debuted this incredible song with her new EP ‘Habits’ (which you should totally go stream!). This bilingual queen has shaped her sound around her heritage, where she’s embraced her Spanish roots and trans-continental upbringing. She picked up guitar at 13, after a significant back surgery limited what she could do. By the next year, her introspective songwriting flourished, and she became immersed in live performances and studio sessions. Inspired by artists like Kate Bush, Stevie Nicks and Shakira, Lafuente’s continuing to redefine her style with her most authentic music yet! Written By Kevin Rodriguez FOLLOW SOFIA:

When the world is so disappointing, nothing ever goes right, and you’ve lost all hope in humanity, what more is there to do? Listen to Indoor Friends’ new song, perhaps. It talks about everything from the world being “full of spite” to “everything turning to shit,” and it’s the perfect song to play on full blast in the car after a long day. Angsty and straightforward, the band’s debut single “I Hate It Here” is the ultimate anthem for people who have had enough with life. With heavy sounds of percussion and guitar, the song’s upbeat nature trumps the negativity of its lyrics. As the first song Indoor Friends has ever written and released, “I Hate It Here” is a quite remarkable punk-rock record. The captivating guitar riffs and pure hatred for the idiocracy of humanity makes for some incredible head-banging material. The song’s punk-style rhythm can be heard throughout the chorus, where the guitar is played with a quick, choppy strumming pattern for an aggressive, crisp and electric sound… and also to emphasize that they really do hate it here. For fans of Green Day or Good Charlotte, this song is definitely worth a listen. Indoor Friends is a Boston-based musical group of five talented souls who have performed covers of songs from bands like Green Day and Bowling for Soup. The band consists of Amanda Bysheim (lead vocalist), Kat Delitto (lead guitarist), Krista Marie Setera (ukulele and backing vocalist), Ben Bonadies (bass guitar), and Matt Wilson (drums). Channeling her past emotional turmoil and trauma, singer and songwriter Amanda Bysheim expresses her struggles in life through music, which is evident in the band’s relatable new song. And maybe, after you’ve listened to the song a couple of times, you won’t hate it so much here. Written By Chelsea Luo FOLLOW INDOOR FRIENDS:

When I initially saw the title for Linsey Urrea’s song, Unraveling,” I expected it to have a negative mood. In other words, the song would show her being upset and dealing with heavy emotions. However, when I actually listened to the song, I was delightfully surprised. When Urrea sings about the act of unraveling, it is a good thing. Her song is about new love. When she “unravels,” she is on cloud nine and bubbling with happiness. I think this song could even be taken out of its original context to be more relatable. That is, even if we don’t fall in love, we could be fortunate enough to experience times where life seems to be going perfectly right. I enjoyed the overall sound of the song. One of the lines in the chorus goes, …” because you feel like a dream.” I can definitely hear the dreamy-ness in the instrumentation. I also think that Urrea has a very rich voice, and it only adds on to the dreamy mood. In regards to Urrea’s vocals, I liked how she held out notes on the chorus, particularly those on the end of a line. First, this strengthens her happy mood. Second, I think this aspect makes the song rather catchy. When a song it catchy, people will want to listen to it again and again. Linsey Urrea was just 16 when she began writing songs for local bands in Southern California. In 2018, Urrea moved to Nashville, TN and became the lead singer for an Indie band called Goodie Bag. She experienced great success but wanted to dream even bigger. After singing with the band for three years, she left to pursue a solo career. Her other single, “More Fun,” is more upbeat than “Unraveling.” It also centers around the weightlessness of being in love! Written By Kelli Dixon FOLLOW LINSEY URREA:

I am such a huge fan of your new single “YOYO”! You’ve created such a catchy and captivating sound; I really can’t get enough! Can you share what inspired you to write this new track? Fior: I was in the studio with my co-writer Kent Jones and producers Scott Storch and IllaDaProducer just talking and laughing about toxic ex’s that won’t move on and it was such a natural story to tell after my first single release ‘Let Me Go’. I always have such a great time writing lyrics with Kent, I love his energy and wit so much, he’s really become like a big brother to me. How did music find its way into your life? Fior: It really just came naturally to me. I never had any lessons or anything and nobody outside of my family knew I had this talent for a really long time. My dad gifted me a toy piano when I was 8 years old and I used that to teach myself how to play, and then a few years later when I discovered Adele, even though I was too young to really understand the feelings she was expressing in her lyrics, her music and voice had such a huge impact on me that I was inspired to teach myself how to sing and write lyrics. I loved scrolling through your Instagram and seeing all your amazing fits from festivals you’ve been to! Is there a festival you hope to play one day? Fior: There’s no activity I love more than EDM festivals! If I’m really reaching for the stars I would love to perform at Tomorrowland one day. I really love EDM music so much and will definitely be putting out an EDM project sooner than later! Your music video for “YOYO” was so fun to watch. I love all the colors and the vibe you had going! Do you have a favorite moment you want to share from the shoot? Fior: The whole shoot was just so much fun. That was really the first time I ever danced and I only had 4 days of rehearsals but all the girls were so amazing and made me feel so comfortable and confident in myself. And the male lead, musician Jaxon Rose, is a personal friend I knew from before the shoot so it was really nice having him participate and he was so great in it, I mean what’s not to love about him! But I would have to say my favorite part was having my mom and dad and sister there to watch and support me. If you could have dinner with any artist, dead or alive, who would you pick and why? Fior: Freddie Mercury! It would be amazing to have dinner with the God of Rock! Congrats on being named one of People Magazine’s emerging artists to watch!! What is your next big goal when it comes to your music and career?! I can’t wait to hear what you release next! Fior: Right now I’m heading more in the lane of alternative and rock music. I actually just got back from LA where I filmed two more music videos and a live performance for my next two single releases. I’ll be putting the first one out, ‘Serotonin’, around mid-July. And the next one, ‘Overdose’, which I’m the most excited for, I’m planning to release 6-8 weeks after that! Interviewed By Sarah Curry FOLLOW FIOR:

Lexi Jayde is back again with another absolute pop hit! “gentle” is a seemingly straightforward song about telling a partner your past trauma and mistakes and letting them know you don’t want the same pain to happen to you again. This song is a reminder that you can’t just ignore someone’s past, you have to take into consideration what kind of things might have happened to this person and be careful and gentle with them. Jumping straight into a relationship should be ill-advised without setting this strong foundation and understanding first. While being considerate seems simple, it does not always come easy and in day to day life, it’s important to remember how to act toward one another. “gentle” relies heavily on an acoustic guitar for melodic support to the vocals. The structure of the song is very much in that of storytelling. Each line and verse are building the plot to this story and along with it the instrumentation. I really enjoyed the calmer parts in the beginning of the song, yet equally found the chorus to be powerful and free. The use of those strong drum set hits at the chorus; really make you feel something. My favorite lyrics were “if I pull away from you don’t take it personal”. I could really relate to what was happening in the song here. Feeling scared to repeat mistakes with someone and not being sure if you were ready, and at the same time worrying that if you pull away, you’ll lose someone new. Lexi Jayde is an incredible pop icon is an LA based artist having found massive success in music since her first single in 2020. Already within the 2 years she has been making music, she has accomplished so much, including: amassing 2 million followers across social media platforms finishing a tour with Adam Melchor, landing her first cut as a songwriter with “Frankenstein” by Claire Rosinkranz, and being featured on the single “On Repeat” with Goody Grace and Cigarettes After Sex. Jayde draws inspiration and influence from artists like Clario, Tame Impala, and Lennon Stella. Her music continues to be a voice that discusses youth and adulthood and the struggles that come with it. So much more is in store for Lexi Jayde, make sure you don’t miss a thing. Written By Emily Hancock FOLLOW LEXI JAYDE:

DLM stands for " D on't L et M e (Let You Go)" and the intoxicating new release is warm and smooth like springtime in Miami. Not like spring break, though. The upbeat pop/r&b single might actually suit the spring break vibe, but the curated combination of genres, multiple flows, and tangible emotional substance all elevate DLM to a profound and versatile bop for Rora Wilde to add to her growing collection. Passion and sensuality are bursting at the song's seams, showcased in the fine-tuned, emotional lyricism and anchored in an undeniable r&b flow. Warm, soft, and powerful vocals ride the looped waves of acoustic guitar before the deft yet stirring combination of drums and bass guitar enters to add the finishing touches to the song's framework. Wilde's pining lyricism is delivered with a paradoxically smooth punchiness which reflects the complex nature of the song's subject of the thorny entanglement of people's oscillating emotions. The layered vocals that float through the song wind down alongside the acoustic guitars to ease you toward the song's end. Sadly, it only runs just shy of two minutes, but you can just do what I did and put it on repeat. By way of Austin, TX, Rora Wilde, a Rio Grande Valley native, has been based in Los Angeles since 2020. Wilde found her intro to music through singing at age six and quickly developed a love for music. She fostered this love through cello lessons and quickly went on to teach herself guitar and piano. Having started songwriting at just thirteen, the effortlessness she displays today is surely a result of not only natural talent but gritty perseverance. If you want to hear Rora's ridiculous range, you can dig a little past her discography to see her collabs with Sam Sage (Agarrame) or Tribe Mafia (Hurt). Written By George McSherry FOLLOW ARTIST: