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Amanda McCarthy’s new single, “Lifeline” is a heart wrenching ballad that emulates the feeling of reminiscing over a lost love. With touches of country and soul, “Lifeline” presents listeners with moving vocals that detail the often-conflicting emotions that surround a broken relationship. Stuck between heartache and well wishes, McCarthy sings the poignant lyrics “I hope one day you learn to love with someone other than yourself in mind”. The single highlights the hard work and acceptance it takes to move past a toxic relationship. However, “Lifeline” also portrays the relatable desire many have to check up on their old flames. Click here to listen to Lifeline! “Lifeline” begins with the introduction of mellow piano tones, accompanied by soft vocals and subtle guitar strokes. As the song progresses, the inclusion of the drums provide a strong rhythm which pairs nicely with McCarthy's passionate voice. The catchy chorus will leave listeners humming the tune all day long. The single’s powerful bridge showcases McCarthy’s wide vocal range with the inclusion of angelic high notes. The combination of the song's rich vocals and melodic instrumentation allow it to communicate raw emotion to the audience. Amanda McCarthy is a Nashville-based artist, committed to speaking the truth through her complex lyricism. Her music draws inspiration from a multitude of genres, including pop, rock, country, and modern folk. The award-winning songwriter, entertainer, and recording artist released her debut album, “Road Trip”, in 2019 which received high acclaim. In fact, she was named Songwriter of the Year at the 2019 New England Music Awards. McCarthy has been busy creating new music with singles such as, “Sunset” and “Don’t Stop Me”, both of which released in 2022. McCarthy’s knack for compelling storytelling and the inclusion of pure passion in her music sets her apart as an artist to watch in the music industry. Written By Julia Hooper FOLLOW AMANDA McCARTHY:

Airyen Vay is making her presence known once again with a new single. Released on November 4th, comes her 5th single, "Outta Love". In under a week since its release date, her single has already been played thousands of times on Spotify. Airyen's new song follows the popular release of her recent single, “Break Away”. Surrounded by powerful vocals, hard-hitting lyrics, and a catchy drum melody, Airyen Vay is letting everyone know what happens when she is all out of love in her unforgettable new single. Recognized since putting out her first single, “Say” almost 3 years ago. The up-and-coming artist has an impressive track record of successful pop anthems. In her newest, "Outta Love" you can find Airyen opening up and purposely crafting a song for others to understand what can happen when a person falls out of love with another person. Airyen uses lyrics that talk about destruction, going nowhere, hitting dead ends, and even uses phrases like “destined to burn” as she repeatedly sings the line, “When we fall outta love”. This track has a similar tempo and vibe to her past single "Breathe" compared to her first single "Say". From the beginning of the song, I found her voice mesmerizing and by the chorus I found myself singing along with Airyen. The stunning delivery of her upbeat pop song is enough to keep you holding on to every word. As a new listener, I am excited to see what she comes out with next. Airyen Vay is a pop singer and songwriter based in Los Angeles, California. The artist first shown an interest in music from the very young age of 9. Airyen’s music is recognized for its use of slow piano on upbeat tempos that when combined works to create a unique experience for her listeners. She has been releasing music on Spotify since 2019 with her first single, “Say”. Her second track "Love Me Like Your High'' was played over 136,000 times and "Outta Love" is set up for success to follow. Currently, Airyen is working on her first album. Keep an eye out for more releases from this artist in the future! She is definitely one to keep on your radar. Written By Jenna Barton FOLLOW AIRYEN:

Kelsie Kimberlin’s single, “Right Place Wrong Time” is a pop anthem for the broken-hearted. This song is for anyone who knows what it feels like to deal with the loss of a relationship and the hard times that follow. Kelsie opens up and takes her listeners through a wave of emotions. With lyrics like, ``It's always so complicated” Kelsie understands that when it comes to relationships and love it doesn't always work out the way we want them to. Sometimes people find themselves in the right place but at the wrong time and she acknowledges that in her single. “Right Place Wrong Time” was released in late September 2021. With this, Kelsie has another pop anthem to add to her discography that anyone who has dealt with heartbreak can relate to. In her song, Kelsie sings of wanting a time machine to go back and wishes she was able to reset things to the way they once were. She also sings of the voice she hears inside her head, and the emptiness she felt. Kelsie's ability to express these strong emotions through her music is moving and one of the many things that make her stand out as an artist. With the release of "Right Place Wrong Time" Kelsie hopes it can connect with others and help them move forward to eventually discover their own right place at the right time. Kelsie is a 22-year-old musician and singer. The young artist has been involved with music from an early age and is not afraid to speak up about topics that may be hard to talk about. With every new release, Kelsie is sending powerful messages to her listeners and bringing awareness to problems in society. Following her 7th single, “Dusty Road'' comes “Right Place Wrong Time”. This is Kelsie's most-played single on Spotify, having been played over 130,000 times. Currently, she has just released her newest single, "Cosmopolitan Girl" marking her 12th single to date. Kelsie's music is being discovered on many Spotify playlists, Including “Super Fresh” and “Top Pop 2022”. Written By Jenna Barton FOLLOW KELSIE:

Have you ever opened up to a complete stranger in the bathroom at a party? It's a more common occurrence than you think, and Shallow Alcove has a new song where they cover their personal experience with this. With the opening lyrics "Too many girls from parties know too much about my life, maybe I should’ve just told you”, the artist looks back to recall a night when these girls took care of them when they needed it most. "Girls At Parties" is a relatable song for anyone who has ever taken care of another person in the bathroom at a party. Shallow Alcove makes music that anyone in young adulthood can personally understand and their new track "Girls At Parties" further proves that. Their single that dropped right before this, "Blonde Phase" also stayed on that theme with a message of friendship and nostalgia. When it comes to the inspiration behind "Girls At Parties" the artist has said, "I wanted to make something about my tendency to tell my secrets to girls in the bathroom instead of actually dealing with my problems”. I think many of us have also found ourselves in a similar situation of avoidance, which is why it resonates so well with listeners. Shallow Alcove is a band led by members Dan Harris and Grace Krichbaum. They are recognized for their unique guitar riffs, vocal harmonies, and relatable lyrics. The band started playing together when they were in College at Syracuse University in 2017. More recently they have graduated, put out their first EP, and have released many singles since. "Girls At Parties" is their most recently released single in their discography. This is followed by their single "Blonde Phase" which was just released at the end of September 2022. If “Girls At Parties” is a precursor to their new sound, I am excited to see what they do next. Written By Jenna Barton FOLLOW SHALLOW ALCOVE:

Sinikka Monte has new music out for her listeners. Her new single “Dead End” was released last Friday, October 28, 2022. This is the artist's 6th single released since 2019. With the Imagery of a road sign that reads “Dead End”, in her new single Sinikka is referencing the end of something, and in this case, it's the end of a relationship. Like the street sign says, the two of them can't go any further. "Dead End" has a high energy pop-rock sound where the artist addresses being cheated on and trying to forgive. "Dead End" is about a relationship coming to an end. In her new single, Sinikka talks about heartbreak. With lyrics like, "I'm terrified of loving you a second time" and "Why did you drive down a road so recklessly and break your heart and mine", Sinikka pours her heart out in her lyrics. The young pop artist wrote a song that anyone who has been cheated on can relate to. She uses honest lyrics and covers the raw and emotional pain that a lot of people in similar situations have felt. Her songwriting ability and use of clever lyrics are one of the highlights of this track. In "Dead End" listeners can pick up on the strong emotions that can be felt in every lyric she sings. Sinikka Monte is a 20-year-old singer-songwriter currently based in Austria. Since releasing her debut single, "It Ain't You” in 2019, she now adds, “Dead End” to her discography. Her music is influenced by popular artists like Labrinth, Madison Beer, and Ariana Grande. Authenticity and sincerity are important aspects of her music. When it comes to her lyrics, Sinikka has said, "Each word is pre-meditated and vetted to match real-life emotions.``. Her single, "Dead End" certainly had no expectation of that. Written By Jenna Barton FOLLOW SINIKKA:

Kelsie's single, “What We Had” was released earlier this year in May 2022. Kelsie has said this track is “all about moving on when a relationship does not bring you the joy and satisfaction you deserve". Her song can also relate to any kind of relationship that has turned unhealthy or toxic. “What We Had” is a powerful song, with thoughtful lyrics, and a hypnotic melody that might hit close to home for some. In her single, the artist sings of wanting to be free and not controlled by anyone or anything. With lyrics like, " It was so hard to find my way back home, but it’s best now that I’m all alone" and "It’s your loss, and my gain, single bed, once again", Kelsie does an amazing job of covering the strong emotions that are elicited by the loss of a relationship. Kelsie uses her music to help bring change and awareness to popular issues. What We Had” is a song about being free and moving forward. I couldn’t have said it much better than Kelsie when she says, “Why stay in a rut when life is short and emotional bandwidth is limited?”. What I love about this artist is that she is not afraid to stand up and speak out for what she believes in and address that in her music. In her single, Kelsie is letting others know, “You can't change how I feel”. She uses lyrics from the heart, like “I am not a tire swing, another plaything, another fling” and hard-hitting ones like, “it's your loss, and my gain" to help prove her point. Kelsie also delivers an emotional performance in her video for this song which can be seen above. Kelsie's stunning voice and the recurring message of this song are something that I will not forget. I highly recommend this track to anyone who can relate to having any type of relationship that has not turned out the way they wanted and is looking to move on. Kelsie is a 22-year-old musician and singer. She is recognized for sending powerful messages in her music as she often uses it to bring awareness to social issues. With nearly 14,000 Monthly listeners on Spotify, Kelsie's music has collectively been played over 500,000 times to date, including 50,000 plays alone for "What We Had". Since her first single, “Lobotomy” in 2020, the artist has put out 11 singles since, including “What We Had” and her newest, “Cosmopolitan Girl” which was released in September 2022. Written By Jenna Barton FOLLOW KELSIE:

London-based musician, producer, and videographer, Jewelia has just released her newest single, “Second Best”. Her new release highlights her angelic vocals behind an emotional piano-powered track. As the title of the name suggests "Second Best" is all about that. This track is one of the singles featured on her upcoming album, " Strong in My Own Way". Jewelia was very excited to share her new track with her listeners. “Second Best” has already been played thousands of times on Spotify since its release on October 21st. In her song, Jewelia explores the concept of being second best. The artist uses words like "replaceable", "mediocre", and "average". This idea of being "So ordinary it's almost obscene" is something the artist believes is not really a topic that is covered much in pop culture. "Second Best" is real and its' thoughtful lyrics make it stand out. Jewelia is a singer-songwriter originating from Romania and based in London. Her music is Influenced by artists like Kate Bush, Tori Amos, and Lana Del Ray, Jewelia likes to explore the many different sounds of pop music in her own music. She has called her style “a mixture of nostalgia-infused indie pop and piano-powered fairy tales”. The pop artist has nearly 17,000 monthly listeners on Spotify and her track “Fields of Gold” has been played over 300,000 times. The artist has even found herself being played on BBC Upload and shown support from many regional radio stations in the UK. This up-and-coming artist is on the rise, and I highly recommend keeping an eye out for her upcoming album. Written By Jenna Barton FOLLOW JEWELIA:

Amber Titchener who is also known as musical artist Amber T, has released another great single for her listeners. The UK-based artist now adds "Ripped Jeans" to her impressive discography full of singles since making her first appearance in the music at just 15 years old. Amber's new song is everything you could want and need in a pop song, it's got high energy, catchy lyrics, and powerful vocals to back it up. In her new single, Amber T is stuck in a teenage dream and sings of "still wearing those ripped jeans" with the "hopes that you'll think of me". Amber T is consistently bringing her unique Indie pop vibe into her music for others to hear. Listeners can pick up on this in her new track. Right away, I was captivated by Amber's stunning vocals and meaningful lyrics in her new single. The high energy and guitar melody of "Ripped Jeans" were infectious, before I knew it I was tapping my foot to the beat and singing along. This is a perfect song to listen to on a high volume while driving with the windows down, or hanging out with friends. Either way, you listen, Amber's song will make you want to get up and belt those lyrics right along with her. Two weeks ago, Amber T released a music video for this track where you can find the artist wearing those ripped jeans she sings of and dancing in her bedroom. I completely fell in love with this song from the first time I heard it and as a new fan, I am excited to see what she does next. Amber T Is an 18-year-old pop artist based in the UK. Amber is making her way through the pop music world one single at a time. The young artist has already put out 8 singles since releasing her first track, "Tick Tock" in 2019. At a young age, she already has an impressive list of accomplishments behind her. From being recognized on BBC Radio 1 and even getting a shout-out from Elton John himself. This Pop Artist just dropped her latest single, “Ripped Jeans” which has reached over 35,000 plays on Spotify to date. Keep the artist Amber T on your radar! Written By Jenna Barton FOLLOW AMBER T:

BOWIE's new single "XO" is out now. In her new release, the artist opens up on an emotional track and shares a more vulnerable side with her listeners. In this track, you can hear every lyric come straight from the artist's soul. BOWIE is standing out in the pop music world with her unique Indie-Pop sound and her ability to capture strong emotions and express them through her music. Filled with strong vocals and a heavy drum melody, this new single of hers is full of passion and drama. BOWIE will undoubtedly leave her listeners hanging on to her every word. The Pop artist released her debut single “XO” on October 14, 2022. Her new single starts off strong and carries the same upbeat momentum till the end. With opening lyrics “I already lost all I had so I’m not afraid to lose again”. The artist expresses, “I don’t want no secrets no more” and “I don’t want to lie to myself”. She wants her listeners to know she doesn’t want to hide anymore. She sings of feeling like she lost everything she has ever had and being afraid to lose again with the lyrics “ I explode, I xo what is mine”. Her debut single ends with some breathtaking vocals as you hear the artist repeatedly sing “ I xo”. The artist has also shared a show-stopping video of "XO" that was recorded as a live session where you can find BOWIE giving an emotional performance to capture those same feelings from her single. BOWIE is an Indie Pop Singer-Songwriter based in Germany. She is a promising up-and-coming artist with over 1,700 monthly listeners. Her first single “ I Want You Home” reached an impressive 881,000 plays on Spotify. Fans recognize BOWIE for her singles like “ Wasting All You Lovin' " and “Easy” and now “XO”. This song is the first single from BOWIE’S Upcoming debut EP. The Upside Down EP is set to release later this year on November 25th, 2022. Written By Jenna Barton FOLLOW BOWIE:

The Christian Pop duo FOR KING + COUNTRY has just released their newest single, “Love Me Like I Am” with Jordin Sparks. This release is a new version of the single on their “What Are We Waiting For” album that was released earlier in March 2022. This popular track of theirs speaks for self-love and worth. The duo has stated, “It’s knowing in a world of faster, harder, more, sometimes your flawed misstep makes you loveable in an even truer way”. With a release date earlier this month, the track already has over 200,000 plays on Spotify. Jordin's powerful voice combined with FOR KING + COUNTRY'S powerful lyrics makes them a perfect match together. In "Love Me Like I Am" (feat. Jordin Sparks) listeners can belt alongside Jordin's powerhouse vocals and listen to beautiful piano melodies and mesmerizing three-way harmonies. FOR KING + COUNTRY understands how influential the power of music can be on a person. The band makes music "with the hopes that other people will be moved, encouraged, and stirred to live a life for someone greater than themselves.” This is exactly what can be taken away from their new single. From start to finish this song is moving listeners with meaningful lyrics. The song opens with FOR KING + COUNTRY’S strong vocals with the lyrics “I am a little unstable, loose wire always getting tangled now”. As you get further into the song the perspective shifts as they sing the chorus “It's amazing that you can love me like I am” and “Even when I can’t you still love me like I am”. After the chorus listeners can hear Jordin sing, “ I am a little uneven in need of a little more healin’ now” she sings of “ feeling a little unfixable” until she joins in on the chorus. There may be a lot of people who have felt like they are different and unfixable like FOR KING + COUNTRY and Jordin sing in their verses. The track "Love Me Like I Am" serves as a reminder of being loved. The three of them are spreading a positive message through their music. For King & Country is a Christian pop duo consisting of two brothers, Joel and Luke Smallbone. The Australian brothers have been making music and performing since 2007. After seeing success from their studio album, the duo was described as one of the “new artists to watch” by Billboard in 2012. Since then, For KING AND COUNTRY has had Grammy and music billboard achievements. The band has collaborated with many artists along the way, such as Dolley Parton, Timbaland, Tori Kelly, and now Jordin Sparks. Jordin Sparks is a recognized singer-songwriter born and raised in Arizona. Jordin is known for being an American Idol Winner, but the artist also has an impressive list of accomplishments including Grammy nominations and reaching multi-platinum recording artist status. Since her first single “Tatoo” was released in 2007, the artist continues to release albums and singles for her listeners with massive success. Jordin has seen her music spend time on Billboard Hot 100 and has sold over a million copies of her album and singles to date. Written By Jenna Barton FOLLOW FOR KING + COUNTRY: FOLLOW JORDIN SPARKS:

ALEJ is letting everyone know he's a hopeless romantic in his recently released single. The young Miami-based artist has just released a powerful pop anthem to leave his listeners coming back for more. "Hopeless Romantic" is a song that describes the feelings of wanting to be in a relationship with someone but at the same time knowing it will never happen. This track comes from the artist's upcoming album named “Luxe” set to release on November 18th. In his newest single, ALEJ repeatedly sings, “I know exactly what you are, and exactly what I am”, and for him, that's hopelessly romantic. What makes ALEJ stand out as an artist is his talented ability to create catchy melodies. The track “Hopeless Romantic” is upbeat and uses captivating lyrics to help him get his message across. You can’t help but sing alongside the artist and belt out the chorus with him. In his new song, ALEJ captures the feelings of wanting to be with someone so bad. He sings of losing touch with reality and with the hopes that "You'll remember me once I wake up from this dream". Many other people may have found themselves in similar situations, which is exactly why he dedicates his music to them. The artist understands that sometimes it doesn’t always work out the way you want it to and he acknowledges that in his new single, “Hopeless Romantic”. ALEJ is a 20-year-old singer and songwriter based in Miami Florida. ALEJ knew he wanted to be involved with music from a young age. His music is influenced by artists like Taylor Swift and Troy Sivan. The artist first saw success from his 2020 single “Too Famous For Me”, now he is currently working on new music and can't wait to share it with his listeners. “Hopeless Romantic” is his newest release from September 30th, 2022, and is the second single from his new upcoming album. Written By Jenna Barton FOLLOW ALEJ:

Icelandic artist Brynja has been serenading her listeners with dreamy vocals and honest lyrics and her latest track, “My Oh My” is no exception. Her listeners can feel the emotions she puts into her music and pours out with every word she sings. Brynja's recent single, “My Oh My” was written during hard times for the artist and showcases her ability to express those real feelings through her music. Listeners of Brynja may recognize her music more from her folk sound, however, Brynja may have reinvented her sound in "My Oh My". The dreamy track features her same angelic vocals, with an upbeat tempo, and a unique mix of RnB and Pop. Despite an already catchy melody, Bryna's voice alone can leave you hanging on to every word. What stood out is this hard-hitting chorus, “I can’t really make my mind up now cause I am floating and I won’t touch the ground, what if eventually, I don’t come down?" Then we reach the title of the song "Stuck in my head, my oh my”. According to Brynja, she wrote the song during a deep depression. She further expressed how during this time it was hard to know where to start. The artist has said, "I just felt like my heart was speaking a language I didn’t understand”. Brynja uses her emotions and past life experiences to open up on her new track. Her music speaks about overcoming personal challenges in life and a lot of her listeners can relate. Brynja is a Singer-Songwriter from Iceland. She currently has over 11,000 monthly listeners on Spotify. Her latest release, “My Oh My” is a single from her upcoming debut album, “Repeat!”. Brynja has an Impressive discography under her belt and has been discovered on many playlists on Spotify. The upcoming artist has an acoustic and folk music background which can be heard in some of her earlier releases. During that time, the artist was influenced by artists in this genre like Bon Iver and Nick Drake. Now, Brynja's sound is more influenced by R&B, which listeners can pick up on in her latest and upcoming releases. Be on the lookout for Brynja's debut album releasing next month. Written By Jenna Barton FOLLOW BRYNJA: