Have you ever had a connection with someone so deeply that not being with them doesn’t feel right but being with them feels wrong? Chilled Savage released his brand-new song “Bakersfield” which is about losing someone you loved so deeply. Each of us are at a different point in our lives with many dreams and goals. While there may be people in your life who aren’t in the same place as you or understand why you are doing these things it can become really challenging. There are constant thoughts of regret from one side and sometimes even both. But staying somewhere you know you don’t belong or don’t want to be is never the answer. Going out and living your life is always the main priority but remembering those you left behind is never far from your mind.   “Bakersfield” is such an amazing song I seriously could not stop listening to it. There are so many great elements to this song from the beats, instrumentals, to the lyrics and the feelings you get from listening to it. I for one thought the soft shakers and guitar throughout made this song feel so homey and emotional. Pairing with the instrumentals were the lyrics and his vocals which made you think about those in your life who are far and every emotion that comes with it. Especially with lyrics like “Your skins the shape of home” and “I miss the shape of home.” This song was extremely relatable in every possible way.   Eugene Savage better known as Chilled Savage is a singer/songwriter from Pennsylvania. In January he released his very first single titled “Five Five.” After his first single he went on to release five other tracks in the same year. While he is a fairly new artist, he is no stranger to the music industry as he was a ghostwriter for many artists in the music city. In all his music you can find elements of pop and outstanding sounds. “Bakersfield” is such a great song, and I highly recommend you listen to it as it has a great mix of pop and country elements. Don’t forget to follow his social medias down below and see what’s next for this talented artist. Written By Julissa Garcia FOLLOW Chilled Savage: Instagram   | Spotify   *Sponsored Post - Discovered on Musosoup. A contribution was made to help create this article. #SustainableCurator

Jake Cornell’s “If You Have to Lie” is a lyrical anthem that dives into emotional insecurity and longing. Sounding like a late-night confession, the honesty and unspoken fears come to life through his tone. Cornell explores the mental spiral that can come from past heartbreaks, especially whe n trust has already been broken before. Speaking on his real pain, Jake notes, "After having almost every ex in my life cheat on me, I wrote this from a place of not wanting that to happen again." With an introspection into his own experiences, this song mimics that relatable feeling of love and blindness. The combination of Jake's voice with the stunning production allows for this ballad to dive deeply, hitting where it hurts. The soft build-up to the chorus and shifting tone of hurt can be easily interpreted for its worth.   The reverb on his vocals or a subtle swell in the background gives the song emotional depth without distracting from the story. The raw and real narrative Jake emphasizes not only creates an intimate third space, but also transports you through the message. The overall product of this song enhances any pain into art. Originally from Houston, Jake Cornell began his musical journey in 2018 when he taught himself to play the guitar, ukulele, and piano. Over time, Jake has created a fan base, garnering his 147 million streams across all platforms.  His first single, “tmrw,” dropped in 2021 and introduced fans to his honest and emotional songwriting. Since then, songs like “Strangers” and his hit “forgive and forget” (with nearly 7.3 million Spotify streams) have only grown his fanbase. Now, Jake has over 4 million followers across social media and 272,000 monthly listeners on Spotify. Written By Adalyn Reichenberger FOLLOW JAKE: Instagram | Spotify  | TikTok  | YouTube

Some of my favorite songs are when you turn them on and you're able to hear every little detail that went into it. Even more than that, it's incredible when you hear those details as they tie into other moments of the song to string everything together. You can hear the passion behind the lyrics and every guitar pick strumming on the acoustic guitar. "solar power" by Eveline captures those important details from the very beginning of the song. With a catchy chorus and a groovy beat, this song brings so many elements of musicality that show off the talents Eveline brings to the table. The songs starts off with the sounds of an acoustic guitar and pretty simple drum track that vibe so well together that it feels incomplete when one of them stop playing. The rhythms in this song are so uniquie giving it a jazzy/bossa nova energy. The chorus then comes in bringing us back to modern pop/alt music. The lyrics are so beautifully written to capture the essence of love from one point of view. It seems that most love songs can have some negative connotation underling them, but this one feels very gentle and sweet. Eveline's talents with writing really come through with lines like, "I will light the Eiffel Tower" and a play on words with, "call for your sun, call for your mother." Eveline is a singer and songwriter from Germany who has been caving her own path in the music industry. Taking inspiration from Billie Eillish and Låpsley , Eveline's music rides the same dark-pop, vulnerable vibe as these artists. Eveline's upbringing was nothing short of normal as she grew up in a suburban town where she ended up performing in local pubs before committing to a career in music. Now, living in Berlin and starting to gain quite the momentum with over 11,000 monthly listeners on Spotify, Eveline's new music is only showing that commitment is getting stronger and better with each single and "solar power" is evident of that. Written By Breanna M. FOLLOW EVELINE Instagram | Spotify  | TikTok  | Facebook  | YouTube

Picture From Atlanta Black Star Today is a special day in American history. A day known as Juneteenth. Because I’m silly, I call it National Black Folks’ Day. But I couldn’t talk about Juneteenth without acknowledging what month we are currently in. Pride Month? Yes. Very important. But, for today’s article, I’m actually referring to Black Music Month. Being a massive foodie, I’ve dedicated a whole section to soul food because you can’t talk about black culture without talking about food. Before I dive into any of those things, I’d like to give a brief summary on black liberation as it pertains to Black Music Month and Juneteenth. Black Liberation Black liberation is a theology aimed to promote the freedom of black Americans from historical and ongoing oppression. It counters white supremacy and demands better quality of life for all black Americans. The theology has fueled numerous movements throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. Two prominent ones being the Black Panther Party and Black Lives Matter. The Black Panther Party was a notable black liberation movement created by Bobby Seale and Huey P. Newton in 1966. They promoted armed self-defense in the wake of increasing violence from police. Black Lives Matter is a current worldwide movement that started as a hashtag on social media in 2013. It was created by Alicia Garza, Patrisse Cullors, and Opal Tometi to protest police brutality and systemic racism. One of the good things that has come from black liberation is the celebration of black music. Origin of Black Music Month It all started in 1979 when President Jimmy Carter declared June as Black Music Month to recognize and celebrate the contributions of African Americans to music in the United States. However, the absence of a presidential proclamation pushed the official declaration of Black Music Month to the year 2000. President Obama renamed it to African American Music Appreciation Month in 2009. This month is meant to highlight the various genres of music that black people created and/or influenced. These genres include, but are not limited to, gospel, blues, R&B, rock and roll, hip hop, and rap. Picture From Arkansas Influence Heard Around The World Black people’s impact on modern music is astronomic. Blues is the foundation of rock and roll, modern rock, and subsequent sub-genres including punk, alternative, grunge, and heavy metal. Rock music peaked in popularity in the 70s and 80s, but fell out of mainstream appeal by the early 2000s. Traditional country music has diverse roots including folk, blues, gospel, R&B, and jazz. Modern country music incorporates pop, R&B, rock, and hip hop. Traditional country music was extremely popular in the 50s and 60s. Today, modern country music has taken over and defined the 2020s so far. House and techno, electronic dance music genres, were birthed primarily by the black queer community in Chicago and Detroit, respectively. EDM was popular in Europe starting in the 90s, but it really took off worldwide in the 2010s. You can see black people’s influence very early on with world renowned artists like Elvis Presley , The Beatles , The Rolling Stones , Bruce Springsteen , so on and so forth. Outside of American and British singers, the influence is spread far and wide. One notable genre influenced by black culture is Latin trap became popular in the mid-2010s with artists like Bad Bunny and Ozuna leading the pack. Another notable genre that became popular around the same time is K-pop. BTS and Blackpink are two of the most successful groups to come out of Korea. From the music to the dancing to the fashion, black culture has become ingrained in other cultures. Highlighting Major Achievements For Black Musicians While I can’t highlight every single black artist or achievement by a black artist, I can choose some siginifcant moments that have broken barriers and helped pave the way for black musicians. 1890 - George W. Johnson, former slave and NYC street singer, was the first black person to make commercial recordings 1921 - Black Swan Records was the first black owned and operated record label 1921 - J. Mayo “Ink” Williams was the first black producer at a major record label 1955 - Chuck Berry was the first black artist to gain national success with his music specifically “ Maybelliene ” and “ Johnny B. Goode ” 1958 - Tommy Edwards became the first black artist to reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100 with “ It’s All In The Game ” 1959 - Ella Fitzgerald and Count Basie became the first black woman and man, respectively, to win a Grammy 1967 - Charley Pride became the first black singer to perform at the Grand Ole Opry 1972 - Ella Fitzgerald was the first black person to perform at the Super Bowl 1974 - Stevie Wonder became the first black artist to win the Album of the Year award at the Grammys 1983 - Michael Jackson ’s “ Billie Jean ” became the first music video by a black artist to appear on MTV 1987 - Aretha Franklin becomes the first woman inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 1999 - Lauryn Hill ’s The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill became the first hip hop album to win the Grammy for Album of the Year 2016 - Beyonce became the first female to headline an all-stadium tour 2018 - Kendrick Lamar became the first pop musician to win the Pulitzer Prize for his album, DAMN 2019 - Childish Gambino ’s “ This Is America ” became the first rap song to win Song and Record of the Year at the Grammys 2020 - Whitney Houston is the first black artist to receive three RIAA diamond-certified albums. This was achieved posthumously. 2023 - Tracy Chapman became the first black woman to score a number one on Country Airplay and the first black woman and black songwriter to win a Country Music Award for Luke Combs’ cover of her 1988 hit song, “ Fast Car ” 2024 - Mariah Carey is the first black female artist to surpass 100 million monthly listeners on Spotify 2025 - Beyonce is the first black woman to win Best Country Album for “ Cowboy Carter ” at the Grammys Picture From The Medieval Times Origin of Juneteenth The arrival of the first African slaves in Jamestown, Virginia occurred in 1619. Over the year, more and more Africans were taken and forced into slavery. Slaves suffered the worst kinds of torture and punishment imaginable for centuries. It wasn’t until 1861 when the American Civil War was successfully fought to abolish slavery. Union vs Confederacy. North vs South. The South as we know it today is the confederacy from this time period. 11 states. Florida, Georgia, North and South Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas. The Emancipation Proclamation, a document that freed all enslaved people in Confederate States, was issued by President Abraham Lincoln and made effective on January 1, 1863. Union troops moved South to ensure that slaves were being freed with Texas being the very last state to abide by the new law. Texas kept slaves in the dark until June 19, 1865. On this day, union troops arrived in Galveston and over 250,000 enslaved black people in Texas were finally free. Short for “June Nineteenth”. Longest running African American holiday. Declared a federal holiday by President Biden in 2021. Celebrated every year to honor the end of slavery. Juneteenth. Picture From Society For Public Health Education 40 Acres And A Mule Special Field Order No. 15. After the Civil War, the Reconstruction Era started. This was a brief period of social, political, and economic change to help formerly enslaved African Americans integrate into society and rebuild the South. One of the ways to help formerly enslaved African Americans was to give out reparations. In 1865, Union General William T. Sherman  met with black leaders and made a plan to give land along the Atlantic coast to former slaves. President Lincoln approved and land (specifically South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida) was quickly redistributed. A few months later, President Lincoln was assassinated and Andrew Johnson took over as president. He was a sympathizer of the South so he reversed the order and returned the land to the slave owners. (Fun fact: Slave owners were given $300 for each person freed in 1862 as reparations for what they had lost.) There have been numerous other initiatives to give black people land and/or money since 1865, but none of them have come into fruition. How It Is Celebrated Celebrations started in Texas, but spread to other states as black people went to live in other places. Historically, celebrations included religious services, storytelling, singing and dancing, discarding old garments into the river, and putting on nice clothes. Today, Juneteenth has a wide variety of festivities including cookouts, picnics, concerts, carnivals, and fashion shows. Volunteering opportunities are available for everyone to learn more about the history of Juneteenth or to advocate for reparations. Eating red and white foods is also to common and meant to symbolize bloodshed enslaved people endured. Just like the holiday, these traditions symbolize resilience, freedom, prosperity, and the like. There is also a staple cuisine eaten on this day. Picture From City of Chandler Soul Food Soul food (originally known as low-class food) originated in the South by enslaved people who were trying to preserve their African culture. They were only given the cheapest cuts of meats and ingredients so they had to make to do. During the Transatlantic Slave Trade, they brought foreign rations to America. These rations included rice, okra, black eyed peas and other legumes, sorghum, watermelon, yams, and peppers like red cayenne. They combined European and Native American ingredients with their own to create what we know as southern food. Soul food consists of biscuits, cornbread, fried chicken, Mac and cheese, greens, grits, barbecue, banana pudding, peach cobbler, sweet potato pie, pecan pie, and dozens of other dishes. There used to be a distinction between soul food and southern food, but they are used interchangeably now. Also, Cajun and Creole cuisine is a subset of Southern food. Some notable dishes from this cuisine are gumbo, shrimp/crawfish étouffée, boudin, rice and gravy, jambalaya, dirty rice, and red beans. In addition to that, each southern state has their own unique take on these foods so it truly is a never ending cuisine. Without the cooking traditions and techniques brought forth by African Americans, Southern food, a fundamental aspect of American cuisine, would not be what it is today. Picture From Black Foodie I know I could’ve written more, but I wanted it to be around a 10 minute read. If you want to learn more, I encourage you to do research as there is no shortage of articles and videos about black culture. As with everything, be careful of misinformation and whitewashing. I also encourage non-black folk to celebrate Juneteenth and the black people in your life today. To all my black brothers and sisters: Happy Juneteenth and Happy Black Music Month. Eat as much soul food as you can stomach and continue the fight to end oppression! Written By Jazz Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Spotify | TikTok | YouTube *copyright not intended. Fair use act, section 107.

Ha Vay’s “Blush” is an interaction between reciprocation and infatuation that flutters with admiration. She sings “ come closer to me (rush, rush) ” which conveys the exhilaration of love and romance through flushed cheeks. “Blush” is about falling for someone secretly, intensely, and inconveniently. Ha Vay uses this thrill to physically connect with her lover “ before they see the way that we breathe ”, which is incredibly intimate. She caresses the soundscape with a floating voice that is light enough to tread on the subject of situationships and infatuation. She sings “ you are so obsessed with love/ and I’m stubborn with my freedom ,” translating into the unavailability of Ha Vay in a real relationship. This is influenced by a sensual chorus that entrances both members with physicality and excitement. “Blush” is a visceral reaction to chemical, human connection.  The track begins with delicate self-talk that is indiscernible but effective in setting an enchanting tone. This directs the soundscape through celestial coos accompanied by precisely placed sound effects that make all the difference. Hushed sensory bliss paired with existential thundering sounds celebrate an exclamatory chorus with repetitive sound patterns for a satisfying listen. The tenacity of the backup vocals ring through the careful track, adding to the collective harmony of the piece. The entire track facilitates respiration through enthralling tension in the lungs of both the vocalist and the listener. Most say you can’t describe how love or infatuation feels, but this song works to accomplish just that.  Ha Vay’s sound is alluring with lyrics that communicate the height of emotion. She just announced her July performance schedule, “The Spellbound Tour”, with a place at San Francisco's Stern Grove Festival . This will be her first North American tour. Her first EP release was in 2023 with “Avalanches and Unfamiliar Ways to Die”. Her most popular release of Spotify  is “Moon Girl”, with over 5 million streams. She has more than 280K monthly listeners on Spotify, and her 2024 album “Baby I’m the Wolf” gained her astronomical recognition. Her magical sound is incomparable, and I can’t wait to see what she does next! Take a look at her socials linked below for more information. Written By Hanna Hathaway FOLLOW HA VAY: Instagram | Spotify  | TikTok  | YouTube

Jessica Woodlee’s new song, Exit Interview, is an indie/synth pop breakup song. Let’s break down the term: exit interview. In professional terms, an exit interview is a final interview with an employee separating from an organization. It is designed for the employee to provide feedback to the company on areas they can improve in. In romantic terms, an exit interview is a sit down where the two people in the relationship can discuss what went wrong and, hopefully, leave on good terms. In the song, Jessica is begging her former partner to tell her the reason why the relationship isn’t going to work out. It's painful to be dumped without knowing if you did something wrong. She needs a real explanation to determine how she can be a better person/romantic partner which will help her grow for her next relationship. Exit Interview immediately starts with the first verse and acoustic guitar in the background making you think you’re about to enjoy a beautiful ballad. But, the pace picks up in the second verse with the acoustic sidelined and the drum pronounced. This momentum continues into the bridge, then it shifts for the first part of the last chorus before it picks back up again. The pain I was speaking of earlier is reflected in lyrics like “I know that it’s coming. You just haven’t told me. I hear it in the silence when you don’t call me back” and “Give me a heads up, give me a warning. Tell me you’re leaving, tell me I’m boring.” The production is crisp and her voice fits the song perfectly. It’s giving song of the summer vibes. Jessica Woodlee is a alt-indie pop singer-songwriter well known in the underground college scene in the Northeast. She has appeared on college radio stations, opened for Christopher and Annie Omally, and performed at local coffee shops. She is inspired by artists like Taylor Swift , Maggie Rogers , and Maisie Peters and grew up listening to Jimi Hendrix , Carole King , Eric Clapton , and Ella Fitzgerald . Her influences are evident in her style of music which combines pop, rock, synth, and blues. If you want to see her live, she will be performing on June 20th at the free Berkeley Summer In The City event in Boston. Written By Jazz FOLLOW Jessica Woodlee: Instagram | Spotify  | TikTok  | Facebook  | YouTube | Twitter | Soundcloud | Website

Telling the person, you enjoy being around and having their company, any sort of feelings is hard. You go back and forth in your head on whether or not you should do it. A hundred thoughts go through your head like will they feel the same and will this mess up a friendship? Until finally you’ve had enough of fighting with yourself about it and act upon it. maniia released her latest single “one track mind” on June 13, 2025. A song that has these same messages but reminds us to stop imagining moments and instead do it.   “one track mind” opens with such an infectious beat that just makes you want to dance. Her vocals were so vibrant, and emotion filled at every possible second. The track was extremely upbeat and confessional which was amazing. Especially with lines like “The love she needs / Keep giving more / She’s wanting more.” Everything about this song was so powerfully charged with emotion and vulnerability. I immediately added this song to my vibey playlist as it brings about so many emotions in the best way possible.   The brilliant artist that is maniia is a singer/songwriter from Prague, the Czech Republic. In 2023 she released her first single titled “4am” and has released regularly since. In all the music she creates it is done with so much passion and emotion. Each of her songs tells a beautiful story about life’s most difficult challenges. Her music is so resonating as it blends elements of dance pop and pop. I highly recommend listening to her brand-new song as well as following her social medias down below. Written By Julissa Garcia FOLLOW maniia: Instagram   | Spotify  | TikTok  | Website  | YouTube   *Sponsored Post - Discovered on Musosoup. A contribution was made to help create this article. #SustainableCurator

Fia Silena released her latest single “Ghoul” on May 30, 2025. This song is about all the ups and downs in a friendship which ultimately ends terribly. Friends will always come and go throughout your entire lifetime. No one in your life is permanent until you decide they are, and the best way to figure that out is if you don’t see a competition. Finding a true friend these days is something so hard because there is always something the other wants that they can’t have. Whether it's a boyfriend, clothes or even your style there is always something on a person’s agenda.   “Ghoul” begins with Fia Silena’s captivating voice and sounds that bring so much energy to the song. The lyrics were brutally honest in the most joyful tone which was my absolute favorite part. I also liked the rhythm and beat of this entire track; it was so powerful and relatable. While the track is about losing a friend that only wanted to hurt you, the mood of the song was so upbeat. The steady drum beat throughout was extremely catchy. It was such an anthemic track and I for one simply could not enough.   The talented Fia Silena is a singer/songwriter from Weimar, Germany. In 2022 she released her first single titled “Kill the Butterflies” which was nominated for the German Songwriting Award that year. While she only has a few songs out she is loved by many and creating quite the name for herself. Her music falls under that of the pop genre with elements of raw storytelling and amazing sounds. I highly recommend giving this outstanding song a listen as I’m sure many can find familiarity in. Be sure to also follow her social medias below and never miss out on another great release. Written By Julissa Garcia FOLLOW Fia Silena: Instagram   | Spotify  | TikTok  | Website  | YouTube   *Sponsored Post - Discovered on Musosoup. A contribution was made to help create this article. #SustainableCurator

You know that ex? You know… THAT ex. The one who was crazy, convinced you that you’re the crazy one, and drove you mad? Didn’t they just make you want to- AAAHHH! Lola Raie’s debut single, “U Make Me”, has your back. With this single kickstarting her career, she knows how to get listeners rocking with her! The song is essentially a big F you to that ex in your life that ruined everything, while also reminding listeners that you are not alone! Don’t listen to that person who tells you that you need therapy, you’re dramatic, and that you’re the bad guy. Listen to this song and realize how they make you! The song starts with a gritty guitar, thrusting us into a Paramore-type of vibe. There is a constant kick, rising anticipation with the lyrics. The drums hype up to explore into the chorus, where the vocals get very punk. Speaking of vocals, there is beautiful layering within that creates echo-like call backs and an amazing sound. Along with this theme, the vocalizations throughout create a pop vibe that completes the song. The screams after the chorus aid in the rock-feel, as well, which I personally adore. To kick this to an epic close, the pulsations, high-range lyric ending, and the final radio-like vocal effect puts this pop punk song on my liked playlist. Lola Raie is an actress/singer based out of Los Angeles. She found a love for acting at the age of four, when she did a play at her community theatre. She later found an agent and began her life as a child actress. Since then, Lola has been seen on many forms of the screen including but not limited to “Yes Day”, “Cheaper By The Dozen”, and “Ainbo”. She has recently stepped into her singing career officially with this new single. With her supportive family, there is nothing that Lola Raie cannot do. If you would like to keep up with star Lola Raie and her upcoming singing career, be sure to follow her with the links down below! Written By Nevaeh Scott FOLLOW LOLA RAIE: Instagram | Spotify  | TikTok  | Facebook  | YouTube

In a taste of her upcoming EP, Nina Caroline releases “Its Not Me Who's Missing You”, a single dropped at the end of May. Throughout this track, Caroline details the realization behind the need for a breakup, that she has lost herself in the relationship and is no longer being true to what she stands for. She paints the scene of two young kids driving around, him professing his “demons” and her willing to accept them, thinking they would never come back to hurt her. However, as the plot develops it is clear that she is not even herself anymore, and that the version of herself that misses him is long gone. She is able to separate herself into two versions: the one with him who loved him and (regretfully) misses him, and the one who has moved on and healed, and looks back with a laugh. Nina Caroline’s track has two main plot points: telling the story of their relationship / demise, and explaining how she has grown and no longer misses him. This track’s sound is simplistic and yet extremely well produced. It starts with just Caroline’s soft voice and a light drum beat keeping pace, which grows in anticipation until the chorus. Once it reaches this part of the song, it slows in sound and goes quiet for a moment, and then explodes into a newfound electric guitar riff as well as the original drums. In the chorus, she sings, “What if it's not me who's missing you / But the version of myself I was with you / I swore I would never let you in / But somehow you got under my skin / Oh it's not me who's missing you”. Throughout the track, she laughs at herself for thinking this could work, that even for a minute she had let herself believe that he wouldn't drag her down with him. The bridge and outro bring this idea home, with the bridge being a chaotic layering of her original thoughts as well as current, and the outro being an echo-y and soft repetition of the chorus, highlighting Caroline’s emotive vocals and sadness that this had to end this way. Nina Caroline first picked up the guitar at age 9, and since then has never stopped. Developing an indie-singer-songwriter vibe, she states that her music has “Holly Humberstone's pop appeal and Lizzy McAlpine's folk influences, with warm The Police guitars and summery 70s Fleetwood Mac vibes”. She blends all of these various styles into a melting pot of one amazing sound, with her own soft vocals and descriptive lyrics to tie them all together. Stay tuned for her upcoming EP, and make sure to follow the social medias below to follow along for more music from Nina Caroline. Written By Tessa Maddaloni FOLLOW NINA CAROLINE: Instagram | Spotify  | TikTok  | Facebook  | YouTube

Kings Elliot's latest single "The Promise" is a vulnerable and artistic masterpiece. At some point, everyone has made a promise. Some may be big with a lot more significance, while some are a bit smaller. Not all promises that are made are kept unbroken, though. Regardless of how "big" or "small" the promise is, it can still cause a lot of emotional strife once broken. Kings Elliot beautifully captures all of this in "The Promise." The song shows the pain that can come with the realization that someone's pretty words and deep promise did not hold true, even if you wanted to believe they would. After so many broken promises, the relationship as a whole breaks, too, and cannot be repaired so easily. Even with the heavy emotions and the painful experiences that shape "The Promise," the song's overall vibe is one that you can absolutely let loose to. The indie-pop song balances emotional depth with a retro, catchy tune that makes it unforgettable. If you want to dance, sing, cry, or scream along to the lyrics, Kings Elliot invites you to do all of that while listening. Kings Elliot says that "The Promise" feels like "euphoric sadness", and there is truly no better way to describe the song than that! It includes an array of gentle plucks of string instruments over an upbeat tempo and a consistent beat that makes the entire song come alive. Kings Elliot's voice is an instrument in itself - one that adds a remarkable, almost otherworldly vibe to the song. Her vocals pack a punch and conveys emotions perfectly. Towards the bridge of the song, her voice feels like a raw, emotional outcry that is mesmerizing and impactful. Swiss-born, singer-songwriter Kings Elliot is set to release her debut album "Born Blue" on September 26th! "The Promise" is her latest single and will be a powerful addition to her upcoming album. The release of "The Promise" follows her recent win at the Swiss Music Awards, where she received the award for "Best Breaking Act." This prestigious award marked a big milestone in her career, and serves as a testament to her undeniable, remarkable talent. Later this year, starting in October, King Elliot will be embarking on her Born Blue tour. It will be a headline European and UK tour, with the singer performing in multiple cities across Switzerland, Germany, the Netherlands, Austria, and the UK. Tickets for Kings Elliot's Born Blue tour are currently on sale for everyone anticipating her upcoming releases and performances! Written By Kyler Griggs FOLLOW KINGS ELLIOT: Instagram | Spotify  | TikTok  | Facebook  | YouTube

Synth-Pop Queen I Am Boleyn has dropped her long-awaited debut album, "Voyager". Featuring 15 tracks, this project explores a variety of vulnerable human emotions. TRACKLIST Only Space Girl Like Me Taxi Breathless (Corrs Cover) Driving in the Dark Tiny Love Here Before Say Something Interlude Toxic (Britney Spears Cover) Meet Me in the Clouds Another Me (Martin Brothers Remix) Stay Snowdonia Until The Summer Ends I Am Boleyn is based in London, United Kingdom. She grew up in St. Petersburg, Russia where she had been writing songs since she was young. She attended Oxford University where she studied History, but it seems music was her real calling. She debuted as an artist in 2019 with her single "Too Much" and has been unstoppable since. Combining nostalgic synth-wave with modern electro-pop, as well as taking influence from artists like Robyn , Annie , Goldfrapp and MS MR , I Am Boleyn has a style that is both danceable and emotionally relatable. Over the years, she released two EP's, "Paris to Boleyn" (2021) and "Lost Summer" (2022) which led her to performing sold out shows at notable locations such as The Peppermint Club in Los Angeles, Art Basel in Miami, and Urban Deli Rooftop in Stockholm, where she shared the stage with Swedish popstar Dear Sara . In the midst of her success, it was time to put together something bigger - and boy, did she deliver! I Am Boleyn's debut album, "Voyager", follows a space theme while at the same time explores emotions that are all too human. Recorded over the years between London and Stockholm, I Am Boleyn collaborated with producers and writers like Johannes Willinder , Par Westerlund ( BLACKPINK , One Direction ), and more. I don't want to spoil too much, so let's get into these tracks one by one! "At its core, Voyager is the story of the Space Queen’s journey to Earth—an odyssey of love, despair, and self-discovery." - I Am Boleyn Only Space We blast off with the incredible opener track, "Only Space", which introduces us to the spaceship that we will be traveling on for this intergalactic journey that is "Voyager". The soundscape is super upbeat and ethereal, literally making you feel like you're on a spaceship ride in the middle of the universe as I Am Boleyn describes the surroundings. Intertwined in the production, you can hear buttons, lasers and alarms underneath I Am Boleyn's stunning singing. The combination of the instrumentation, vocals and storytelling gives you a sense of catharsis, especially during the lyrics in the chorus when she sings, "follow my lead and you can start again / the future is close and I can take you there". You get this feeling of new beginnings, a chance to start over and be yourself. It's such a joyful moment. Girl Like Me Next, we have "Girl Like Me", a song about a Romeo and Juliet type of love affair between an alien Queen and a human. If you've ever been in that kind of relationship where all odds are betting against you, it's definitely not easy. However, sometimes all you need to do is remember that as long as you're together and you love each other, nothing can break that! "Girl Like Me" has an infectious, heavy hip-hop influenced beat and sparkling, shimmering synths. Perhaps my favorite element of this particular song though, is the gorgeous layers of vocal harmonies. There's definitely a nostalgic vibe here, and not to mention that it was also inspired by classic sci-fi movies like TRON, Star Trek and Blade Runner . Taxi Now we are onto the leading single and focus track of the album, "Taxi", which is about being drunk in the back of a cab with an ex on your mind, knowing damn well you should leave it alone, but you decide to head towards their place anyways. Alcohol doesn't always lead to the best of ideas, and that includes bringing up old feelings and memories. It doesn't help when there's no one around to stop you or to tell you that you're making a mistake. I Am Boleyn sings that she even knows deep down that if she shows up she knows he will just break her heart, but there's something telling her to go anyways. She sings so softly on this track, almost like she's singing a lullaby. There's a stomp and clap electronic beat paired with ethereal synths, which slowly build as the song and story goes on, aka as the taxi gets closer to her ex's house. Breathless (Corrs Cover) Switching it up a bit, we have a cover of "Breathless" by the Irish family band, The Corrs . This song is about having feelings for someone that you are playfully enticing to make the next move. Comparing to the original, I Am Boleyn brings a more futuristic and clear quality to her version of the song, while still keeping is super nostalgic with a heavy emphasis on synths as the main instrumentation. Because of the way she executes the song, I feel like it makes it sound even more upbeat and joyful. Driving in the Dark "Driving in the Dark" is about releasing yourself from a relationship that isn't working, and relieving yourself from the heartbreak by escaping your town and driving with the windows down in the middle of the night. Sometimes in order to get out all of your frustration and sadness, the best thing to do is drive around for a while, blast your favorite music, sing your lungs out, let the cold air of the night hit your face and don't look back. This song gives a major ode to a classic 80's pop/rock sound with rushing drums and layers of synths taking over. I Am Boleyn has more of a natural, raw tone to her voice, adding to the classic aesthetic and atmosphere. Tiny Love Have you ever caught yourself falling in love, but really didn't want to? It just wasn't in your plans to be in a relationship, and after past experiences, you just want to protect your heart from being hurt again. That's what "Tiny Love" is about - trying to convince yourself that what your feeling is no big deal, and you're not going to let them take over you; it's just a "tiny little thing called love" . This song puts crashing drums at the forefront of the instrumentation, adding a super cinematic feel to the atmosphere. I Am Boleyn sings delicately, with vocal harmonies and synths to back her up. Here Before "Here Before", (co-written with Charlie Thomas ), is about that kind of relationship that goes in circles until it just doesn't anymore... however, you still find yourself longing for them, regardless of how bad it was for you. I Am Boleyn sings, " I've been here before / another night you're sorry at my door. I've been here before / and every time you leave me wanting more" . The soundscape mixes dream-pop with a nostalgic 80's groove. Heavy reverb fills the air, with bubblegum synths and a soft electric guitar. I Am Boleyn sings with heartfelt emotion and pain behind her tone as the song continues to build into this dramatic, cinematic experience the longer it plays on. Say Something "Say Something" is about begging someone to spit out how they're really feeling. You can read it in their eyes that they don't really love you, but you need to hear it from their mouth. No matter how hard you try to get them to talk, they refuse to say the truth. "Say Something" really has that crying in the club type of vibe where the music is super bright and danceable, but there's hurt and heartbreak in the vocals and lyrics. I Am Boleyn sings in a very direct and conversational tone, really emphasizing that she wants this person to listen to her and wants her point to get across, even repeating the words "I need you..." as to imply that she still has feelings for them despite everything. Interlude Just a bit over halfway through, we have a one minute long instrumental interlude. It takes us back to track one, reminding us of our spaceship journey that we are on with electronic components in the background. An instrumental melody starts to play and it has a bit of an animalistic nature to it. The mixture of sounds creates another cinematic atmosphere, preparing you for the next step in our voyage. Toxic (Britney Spears Cover) Next, we have a cover of a pop classic, "Toxic", by Britney Spears . This song is about being addicted to someone like a drug; they're not good for you but being with them gives you a sense of euphoria you've never felt before. When you listen to the original song and I Am Boleyn's cover back-to-back, you wouldn't even know they're the same song. She takes it and makes it completely her own, but in a very good way. Think "Toxic", but a intergalactic, dark synth-pop club remix with more sensual vocals. It fits right in with the vibe and theme of the album. Meet Me in the Clouds "Meet Me in the Clouds" is about being fed up with letting day-to-day life get in the way of following your dreams. There comes a time where you have to realize that all you have is now; so you better make a break for it while you still have the chance. This song is very atmospheric, focusing heavily on electronic instruments and production to create a super unique and ethereal experience. I Am Boleyn uses a vocoder on her voice to add to the mechanical nature of the song during her spoken pre-chorus. There's heavy reverb and delay to add a dreamy, hazy element as well. Another Me (Martin Brothers Remix) Now, we are onto a revival of I Am Boleyn's 2020 single, "Another Me", remixed by Martin Brothers . "Another Me" is about the fear of getting too close to someone; you usually leave before things start to get too serious. However, now you're in a situation where you've met somebody who makes you want to stay, and you don't want to break their heart. You're hoping you can snap out of your habit of distrust, and let yourself be loved. The "Another Me" (Remix) takes an already beautiful track, and elevates it by adding a fuller production to not only match the thematics of this album, but to showcase the artistic growth that I Am Boleyn has had over the years. Stay "Stay", which features synthwave trio The Lightning Kids , is about the pain and loneliness that comes along with being in a long-distance relationship. Those last words that always come out of their mouth before you leave echo in your head until you can physically see them again; "I want you to stay with me" . What stood out to me in this song was it's heavy bassline and the gorgeous, bright and twinkling xylophone which I felt really added to the emotional depth. The slower tempo paired with the heavy collection of synths also added to the unique experience, as well as gave it a little The Lightning Kids flavor. Snowdonia "Snowdonia" is a region of Northwest Wales, in which this song is dedicated to. We can guess by the lyrics that this place is very near and dear to I Am Boleyn's heart to the point she considers it a home to her. It's very clear that it's a safeplace, and when she's feeling low, all she has to do is close her eyes and imagine herself back in Snowdonia. With gorgeous celtic-like chanting in the background, this song is another cinematic experience for the books. It feels like it belong in the end credits of a movie. When I close my eyes, I can visualize the snow capped mountains and lakes. Until The Summer Ends Last but certainly not least, we have the sweet and electrifying "Until The Summer Ends". This song is about that classic Summer fling and being worried that it's going to end because Summer is almost over. So, you take in every moment that you can while it lasts, because there's nothing left to lose. This song is addictively catchy with syncopated melodies and dissonant harmonies. I Am Boleyn's voice sounds like actual sugar blending so well with the nostalgic soundscape. "Until The Summer Ends" is not only the perfect song to close out an album like this, but I can totally see it being a closer for one heck of a concert as well. This album is incredible, to say the least. Each track is an experience in itself, but to listen to everything as whole makes you realize just how thought out and detailed this project really is. Everything glides and flows together so well; I could honestly imagine it being a visual album. The style truly brings that nostalgic 80's sound we all know and love, and gives it just the right amount of modern twist to make it brand new and unique. Not to mention I Am Boleyn's intriguing, sweet vocal style that draws you in not only with her tone but with her relatable storytelling as well. I think it was long worth the wait for an album by I Am Boleyn, and I'm so excited to follow her journey as she continues to take over the synth-pop world. Make sure to follow her below so you can keep up, too! Written By Kaitlyn Nicole FOLLOW I AM BOLEYN: Instagram | Spotify | YouTube *Sponsored Post - Discovered on SubmitHub. A contribution was made to help create this article as part of a promotional campaign.