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Q: This song is so catchy! What is the story behind it? CHELSEA: Thank you so much! Basically, this song is about being in this almost purgatory stage of a relationship. It's about the frustration in waiting, the past trauma mixing with the present day growth, as well as not knowing where you stand with someone. I write a lot about many situations blended into one song, and that's what this song became. Q: You have a brand new album that just came out, which is very exciting! What was your favorite part of the process to create your debut album? SALEEN: My favorite part is always the initial release and then come the performances. A lot goes into the process of preparing and I think the chaos is also a little exciting because you know something amazing is coming. I do enjoy the serenity and calmness of writing the songs as well though, its always the first step of what's to come. CHELSEA: My favorite part is the songwriting, when the song first comes to life and the vision is so clear. I find the faster you record the song after writing, the more true it will feel to the initial feeling you had writing the song. Click here to listen to 'Feeling'! Q: What is your favorite song off of your new album? SALEEN: Desire is my favorite song off this EP. I'm most passionate about the meaning behind it. It can feel like a trap when you are in a cycle that just repeats itself constantly.. this song is a small glimpse of hope for me because it reminds me that I do still have that hope that I can escape the loop, because sometimes even I get too comfortable with what I hate because its the normal for me. Chelsea and I wrote this together and for me it was a really calming experience to write it and it brings me back to that peace for just a few minutes. CHELSEA: I am always a big DESIRE fan due to the ending, the overall meaning, and the fun time Saleen and I had writing it on the lakefront of Oshawa. It is definitely the most inspiring to me because it is all about pursuing what you want in life and letting go of what is unfulfilling- definitely a song for the creatives out there. Q: What is it like to work beside your sibling as a musician? SALEEN: It is a wild experience really, because yeah, we do bicker, but I can't write with anyone else like how I do with Chelsea. I can be annoying to write with but I'm really grateful that we do get to have those moments together. CHELSEA: It can always be a bit tough because we bicker like any other sibling. But we will get over fights immediately and go to a drive thru minutes later so it's kind of perfect. Q: What has been one of your favorite moments while performing live? SALEEN: Probably when we played the Rivoli, when we performed Desire. It's always awesome to play this song but the energy was just different at this show. Just like how it was writing the song, it's just as good performing it, it feels rewarding. It's also just got that really cool time change after the bridge that hypes you up. CHELSEA: One of many is the first time we had a huge crowd interaction. We were performing for an event in Brooklyn and we asked the crowd to sing along to our song. The crowd was so loud, singing our lyrics at an outdoor venue in the middle of the night. This was one of the first moments I had realized we really had a shot at this whole music thing. Q: What are you most looking forward to in terms of your future as a duo? SALEEN: I'm definitely looking forward to us collaborating with other artists, and playing more live shows. The most exciting part about music is trying new things and breaking the molds you always form to. Live shows are always the most rewarding part, too. It's like the celebration after you've finished creating your project, and beginning to share it with everyone. I'd also love to make this our full time thing. It's always the goal to make it our livelihood, and it's just something we're both so passionate about. CHELSEA: Paying my bills with just music haha. Besides the essentials, playing live shows, getting to meet our inspirations, and constantly growing as artists to create something we are super proud of. Interviewed By Kendall Koval FOLLOW EQUAL:

Sometimes we get so overwhelmed by the things happening to and around us that we can’t help but feel like we’re not up to standards. Occasionally we’re pushed down, our self-esteems taking a dive into the deep end and our minds not doing anything to push us back up. It’s a terrifying feeling to imagine you’re not good enough, that your worth is somehow less than your peers. In these moments, we find comfort in dangerous things, little bits of desperation peeking out from ourselves to try and find some way to ignore these thoughts. Tadhg Daly writes about this feeling in his new song, “Novocaine”. In a track that brings a renewed sense of vulnerability, he takes us on the journey of not feeling good enough, desperately clutching onto whatever we can before giving up and falling victim to all the bad thoughts. It’s a progressive pop production, Daly’s captivating vocals melding well with them to make a stunning performance with this new track. “Novocaine” is a darker track in meaning—Daly takes from his experience of being bullied in his childhood, molding it so it can be seen through many situations. He starts with his own emotions, then succumbs to the drugs to numb his feelings, singing, “I’ll never be enough for you/Tell me I’m just a fool”. With an electro-pop feeling, Daly brings an emotional club beat and this stunning meaning. He establishes a sense of vulnerability with this track, bringing his struggles to light, making them a fantastic track, and sharing his passion with his listeners. Tadhg Daly is a Jersey-born Irish singer/songwriter with music in his blood. He’s been surrounded by the musical talent in his family, growing creatively in his youth and pursuing his passion for music after a sports injury that left him with little to do. He’s shared bits of his recovery and personal growth through his music, garnering an audience enamored by his honest songwriting. “Novocaine” is part of his upcoming EP titled “Getting It All Wrong” which is set to come out on October 14th. He’s set to perform a couple of shows in October, ready to show a stunning performance to all who attend. Written By Jane Katryn FOLLOW TADHG DALY:

Sometimes realizations aren’t slow. Occasionally, we find ourselves perfectly happy one moment, and the next, reality comes out of the blue and hits us in the face. Not everyone or everything is destined to stay in our lives; at some point, we realize that we have to face the facts and take a step forward without them. But it’s not always bad. The startling realization of knowing you’ve outgrown your present comes with the pleasant acceptance of knowing that maybe it won't hurt so bad—that the good will come sooner than you believe. In “Don’t Miss You At All” by Yael Danon, she talks about knowing that you’re done with what’s happening but not being afraid to move forward because you can’t find the reasons to stay. It's immersed in a hypnotic feeling, passionately coming at us with a seductive and confident vibe to tell us she’s better off without that part of her past. She sings, “All I think of when I look back on/Those days is how my life was so much/Easier, but it wasn’t what I wanted”. This lyric talks about how we find ourselves content with our surroundings and the peace of staying within our comfort zone. Danon brings up the idea that maybe our comfort zone isn’t where we should be staying—perhaps the life we want to lead is somewhere we can’t see from our current position. We need to have the courage to move forward, knowing that one day we’ll look back and say, “Oh, I don’t miss it at all”. Yael Danon is an Israeli-Panamanian pop singer making waves with her music. She recently shared “Don’t Miss You At All”, an upbeat and energetic track telling people she’s growing and realizing her worth. It’s inspirational to her listeners, giving them the confidence to reevaluate their standings and relationships—to say to them that it’s okay to want more, that it’s okay to go for something better, to put themselves first. She has an impressive history, winning Israel’s Got Talent in 2019 at the age of 13 before deciding to start telling her own stories through music. Written by Jane Katryn FOLLOW YAEL DANON:

You ever just sit in the house, daydreaming about moving away and starting a new life? Traveling wherever your heart desires and experiencing it to the fullest? “I’m So Bored” by Tali Flynt takes us on a sonic journey, reminiscing on her indelible three-month trip to South America. The mellow to energetic transitions perfectly captures the ebb and flow of stepping out of your comfort zone and conquering new fears. This feel good song will surely inspire you to halt your everyday routine to plan a trip and take a leap of faith. The everyday cycle of life can feel so mundane that in order to feel alive, you need to venture out of the ordinary. Even though there are a million things around, you still feel unfulfilled, “I feel it all, but I'm not satisfied”. Tali does a great job of getting personal with the lyrics and telling her story through a musical lens. The instrumental is led with a soft melody, followed by a powerful drum, a carefree chorus, and transcending harmonies. It's a perfect song to listen to in the car with the windows down. Tali imbues listeners with her lyrics through a sense of exploration to escape the trivial things in life that would otherwise be ignored when submerged in a different lifestyle. it's a humbling yet hopeful song that will surely enhance your mood. Born in Israel, Tali Flynt is an alternative/indie artist that first started streaming her music in 2020 when she released her first EP, "All I Ever Did". She has released multiple singles and performed live on multiple occasions. Her songs can be heard on radio stations in Israel as well as several streaming platforms. Watch out for Tali Flynt; she is an incredible talent with new songs on the way! Written By: Mia Mangione FOLLOW TALI:

Congratulations on the release of your new incredible single “I Think I’m Ready For Love”!!! How did you use the experiences in your own love life to create this amazing new song? Andrew: Thank you, I really appreciate that!! The tune came to me one day when I was driving. The first words that came out were “I think I’m ready for love!”. I thought to myself, “wow, why did those words come to me?!?” I started to reflect on my recent past and my fancy free, single guy, bachelor commitment-phobe lifestyle and it hit me! I think I’m ready for love. I know you are a self-taught musician and songwriter, which is so unbelievably impressive by the way! Can you take us through that journey, such as how you started and what you learned first? Andrew: I grew-up with a player piano, and I would hear a song I liked, go up to the piano, and just start poking at keys until it sounded like that song. When I was 5 years old, I realized that singing was something I might be good at when my choir teacher chose me to sing a solo in our school's annual concert. In middle school I got a keyboard for Christmas, and I started creating my own tunes, and writing my own lyrics. I was in love with pop music, and I wanted to give to the world what my favorite pop artists were giving to me. I need to know more about the EP you recorded that was never released! Can you share what happened? Andrew: Hahaha! Ohhhh the EP with no name. I made it when I was 20 years old, I had just moved to LA, I had no idea what my identity was, and neither did the songs I created, so I experimented hardcore with sound, and recorded two songs with hip-hop beats, a song that leaned towards bubblegum pop, a song with a 60’s surfer guitar, and one very touching, but slightly cheesy, ballad. What makes it even better is imagining me as I was then, all skin-and-bones, with a goatee, wearing skin tight jeans, and singing these songs. It’s was quite a sight to behold. I could not wipe the smile off my face while watching your music video for your new single!! You were for sure giving Britney hahahah!! What was your experience like making this video and where did the idea come from? Andrew: And now I can’t wipe the smile off my face! “You were for sure giving Britney” will be what is written on my tombstone. Shooting the video was a lot of fun, but it was a hot summer day, and the room we were in was sweltering because there was no air-conditioning or fans, so between takes we had to dry ourselves off from all the sweat. Creating music videos is a lot of fun and it gives me an opportunity to express a different part of my creativity. I was trying to come up with a concept that was simple, creative, and something that could easily be recognized. After throwing around a few ideas, the image of me dancing with a heart just appeared in my head, and that image wouldn’t go away. I thought, if I can’t shake this idea, then it must be the right one. So I found myself a heart costume, a nice blue suit, a choreographer, and voila! I am a Walt Disney World Cast Member myself who also frequents Disneyland, so I have to know… what’s your favorite Disneyland or DCA snack?! Andrew: Oh really! That’s fantastic, I always wanted to part of the Disney team. Maybe one day! Disneyland is my happy place. It’s impossible for me to pick one snack at Disneyland but the three that I have each time I’m there without fail are; the corndog, the churro, and the Nestle Mickey’s Premium Ice Cream Bar. I usually make room for two Nestle Mickey’s Premium Ice Cream Bars…or three. What else can we expect from your upcoming EP “Pep Talk”?! After this new song, I cannot WAIT to give it a listen!! Andrew: My EP “Pep Talk” will have more upbeat, 80s inspired pop songs that are just meant to put a smile on your face and a beat in your step. My next single from the EP is set for release later this year, and the music video has already been shot. I’m sure that everyone will be pleased to see that the Love Heart makes another appearance! I’m really excited for everyone to hear this song. I’d also like to say a big thank you to Pop Passion Blog. It’s a great resource for artists, and I’m so grateful for you and all your subscribers. Interviewed By Sarah Curry FOLLOW ANDREW:

Electronic pop artist PAENDA released her latest track "Second Summer" to make the hot season last just a little bit longer. With summer coming to its unfortunate end, PAENDA reminds listeners of hot summer nights and tropical weather. Having created this piece on the island of Mauritius, PAENDA uses the inspiration that is all around her in the tropical landscape to create this song. This single is also a step into a new direction that she wishes to take her music in. PAENDA revealed that she has really decided to take her time, and write about topics that truly inspire her. She is a wonderful example of a powerful woman who motivates her listeners to speak their minds and do whatever it is they desire to do. This tune is nothing short of the perfect summer anthem and is a wonderful send-off for this summer season. As always, PAENDA brings her catchy beats and euphoric sounds with this piece. The song starts out with warm guitar strums and PAENDA'S beautiful voice and begins to pick up in tempo and sound as the song nears the beat drop. This piece has a lot of emphasis on the beats, making the song have a powerful kick to it. This piece takes listeners on a ride as the song switches up the tempo throughout the piece to keep things interesting. Overall, PAENDA succeeded once again in bringing a fresh beat for her listeners to enjoy. Since 2016, Viennese producer, musician, and singer PAENDA has been constantly working on her own sound, which in recent years has moved more and more from underground indie to mainstream electronic pop. PAENDA started out in late 2017 and caught the attention of music lovers with her debut single "Waves". After that, things started to take off: In 2018, the Austrian Artist got to be the opening act for Pop-icon Jessie J and also performed at various music festivals, such as the Donauinselfestival. When in 2019 PAENDA competed for Austria in the ESC in Tel Aviv, she became internationally known. Written By Melina Darlas FOLLOW PAENDA:

"Kaleidoscope" brings out many feelings for many queer listeners of Randy Beth. Taking a fresh take on a date, this song reflects on romance and new experiences. The way this track has been produced and sung through is incredible and so pleasing to hear. The lyrics as well, really connect with the listener and carry you through this experience alongside Randy Beth. Randy Beth’s vocals are a focal point on this track, really taking the lyrics and feeling them through- especially connecting with the listeners. This is a feel good song and the beat and vocals tie everything together. It’s warm and bright, and Randy Beth finds a way to channel all the emotions that come along with romance into one track. The chorus is smooth and utterly delightful, reminiscent of the feeling of being on a first date. It’s exciting and genuine, and bubbled up within the synths and drums is the rush of laughing together with a date and enjoying yourself on an adventure you didn’t expect to be on. This song is soulful and real and genuinely an amazing show of Randy Beth’s talent. Randy Beth is a lesbian R&B artist that resides in New York. She’s been releasing music since 2021, her first release being “Make A Home”. She’s been working on her sound, and it shows through her music. There’s been incredible growth in Randy Beth and she can only get better and better. It’s exciting to listen to Randy Beth and know that she’s going to make it one day. Written By Alyssa Gallardo FOLLOW RANDY BETH:

With a lush arrangement and genre-bending production, Miles Arnell’s new single “You Had Me at Goodbye” is as infectiously upbeat as it is melodically catchy. One of the most astounding features of this song was the way it synthesizes artistic elements from an array of time periods, creating its own unique sound. The drums give notes of 80s pop: a thumping kick and punchy snare that cut through the rest of the track. The bass line could have been ripped right out of the 70s: an overwhelmingly powerful piece of slap technique with a reliance on octave jumps and stepwise motion. Arnell’s own vocal performance is reminiscent of the mid 2000s: rhythmically inclined and staccato delivery with an emphasis on wide range and memorable melody. The pure adrenaline that reverberates between the drums, bass, and vocals makes “You Had Me at Goodbye'' an earworm, easily dancable, and the perfect way to ramp up the energy in any room. The song begins abruptly, with the drums bursting into the foreground immediately. Arnell’s intent of making a groove-centered track is clear, as the drums remain the most prominent feature within the verse, even after the entrance of bass and vocals. As Arnell builds towards the chorus, subtle synth pads enter, highlighting the piece’s harmonic texture, and adding a new side to the rhythm-driven nature of the track. Arnell plays with the idea of negative space in the chorus, opting to lower the instrumental density of the piece rather than raise it. The feel of the piece switches as the drum beat drops out in favor of claps that hang in the track's background. There is an infusion of harmonic content as piano and background vocals move to the forefront of the instrumental. By replacing substantive percussive elements with these fundamentally melodic instruments, the chorus is able to maintain the energy of the verse despite a calmer tone and less driven pulse. The return to the almost frenetic pace in the verse is then even more rewarding because of the space left in the chorus, within which the song can then build. Raised in a musical household, Miles Arnell gravitated towards the popular music of different eras at a young age, citing Elvis, The Beatles, and Hall & Oates as some of his favorites as a child. Prior to the pandemic, Miles spent long stretches of time touring, opening for artists such as Nelly and Logan Henderson of Big Time Rush, and performing his originals at festivals across the country. During the lockdown, Miles still found ways to get his name out there, lending his voice to DJs, and finding impressive success in Europe, reaching number 27 on the German charts. Miles’ eclectic style and dedication to his career make his career very intriguing to follow, making him an artist we should all definitely keep tabs on. Written By Liam Dun FOLLOW MILES ARNELL:

May Payne’s newest single “Lazy Sunday” perfectly captures the wistful, happy feeling of being newly infatuated with the idea of someone you don’t know very well yet. It’s clean, light, and carefree, transporting the listener back to dreamlike summer days of grassy fields, sunshine, and the opening notes of a new crush. It’s refreshing both in the composition and in the lyrics as it showcases the daydream stage of a crush you know probably won’t work out, choosing to bask in its potential instead of focusing on the possible negatives–even if only for a few moments. The song opens with upbeat and carefree guitar chords, soon making way for the inclusion of light drums and trumpets. Payne’s high, airy, and well-controlled vocals carry the number perfectly, further eliciting feelings of hopefulness and warmth. The lyrics capture the earliest stages of enrapturement with someone in lines such as “I've been fooled a lot before/But sometimes, somedays/You seem to want me more,” showing the dreamlike wish that maybe love is a possibility. Payne also shows her lack of naivete in the line “I know I’m not all that you got,” but moves forward to show the nature of a light crush by continuing with “Let’s skip to the part/Where you tell me I’m perfect/Nothing’s changing/But something’s feeling new.” Overall, “Lazy Sunday” is a fresh-faced take on a love song, aptly portraying a very specific (and common) brand of crush that isn’t often addressed in music. May Payne is a 20-year-old singer-songwriter based in Manchester. She’s had a passion for music her whole life and grew up on the works of Bob Dylan and Van Morrison, who inspired her love of a warm and clean ensemble. Within her songwriting she focuses on intelligent vulnerability as well as nostalgia, which are brought to fruition by a talented group of fellow musicians. May Payne may be newer to the music scene with 3 singles, but her vision and talent is unique and refreshing, and she’s here to stay. Written By Adelae Norwood FOLLOW MAY PAYNE:

Justin Ripassa recently dropped his latest pop-rock piece, "Front Row Ticket." This song concerns the topic of alcohol and drug abuse, and what it's like to watch someone you love fall victim to these vices. He sees this girl falling deeper and deeper into the pit of no return as she is trying to run away from her problems, and knows that there is nothing he can do to help her unless she wants to help herself. He reassures her that he will always have the number one spot in his heart and that he will always be right by her side once again to help her. This gentle soft rock piece includes many different instruments being played in lighter chords creating a very comforting and emotional sound. Ripassa's voice is very warm and beautifully captures the raw emotion which is tied to the piece. There was a heavy emphasis on the electric guitar, and it added a bit of energy to the piece. He even devoted about a third of the song to a guitar solo. Another cool aspect of this song is how he related her drug and alcohol problem to drowning. Lines such as "I've got my hand underwater trying to reach" and "the water keeps on rising above your lips" both elude the idea that this issue makes her feel like she's drowning. Overall, Ripassa did a wonderful job of creating a heartwrenching, yet uplifting piece about supporting the girl he loves through any and all of her struggles. Justin Ripassa is a singer/songwriter/actor/model from the Netherlands. On his debut EP Lost Generation, he uses four different genres ranging from Indie pop and Pop rock to Soft rock and Americana. Justin aspires to spread awareness of world issues by using his music as a voice for his generation. Written By Melina Darlas FOLLOW JUSTIN RIPASSA:

Your new single “East Coast” was the perfect way to come back after these last few months away!! What is the story and inspiration behind this new track? Cory: I think the past few years have been a lot for everyone, we just found ourselves day dreaming about getting away from everything and decompressing. We tend to travel with my family every year to South Carolina and love having those experiences year over year, so it's become a sort of safe place for us and that's what really drove the inspiration for the song. Trudi: I echo all of this. During the COVID shutdown and months following, everything felt incredibly monotonous. To me the song is about escaping-- leaving things that don't serve you, finding new opportunities, transplanting, etc.. but it's also a bit of a fantasy. You can't, "just go." It's wishful thinking but something to think about nonetheless. How did you all meet and start making music together? Cory: Years ago we played music together and sort of fell out of communication with one another. I was starting a side project from a band that I was playing with in Akron Ohio and really wanted it to be a bit lighter and more synth heavy with a pop leaning, but also wanted a female voice in the mix. Trudi instantly came to mind as she and I worked so well together in the past, the funny part was we started talking about the project and bouncing ideas back and forth and then we matched on a dating site! We ended up having a ton in common and fell in love soon after, and then finally got married right before the pandemic, the project has just sort of continued since then and allowed us to work on music as life allows us to! Trudi: TINDER! Actually we met years ago at church and both our lives were very different then. I've always enjoyed being part of any music projects and writing a bit on my own. When Cory asked if I would want to join on a new project he was starting, I knew it was something I wanted to be part of. He sent me some demos and I loved them. Cory encouraged me to have my own voice and contribute to the band my musical abilities and ideas; not to just passively sing a line he wrote. I had sung with numerous worship bands and a few local bands, and for the first time I was able to contribute ideas. It was really humanizing, respectful and encouraging. And then we matched on Tinder. You have such an incredible vibe to your music, it’s like being transported back to the 80s haha I love it!! Who would you say are your biggest influences when it comes to your music? Cory: I have always loved experimenting with guitar pedals and different sounds, a few years back in my last project I was introduced to a Roland Juno 106 from the 80's and absolutely fell in love with the sound. It was a completely different experience playing that instrument and a completely new sonic landscape for me as a musician. From that time we started listening to various acts that incorporate those types of vintage sounds and samples (such as MUNA, flor, Now, Now, Bon Iver) and just ran with various ideas! Trudi: I started with the hipster, folky music because it was accessible; lots of harmony, instruments I played, repetitive chord sequences etc.. it made sense to me and is kind of easy music to be honest. I also loved Sylvan Esso, The Japanese House, Now, Now, War on Drugs, etc.. moving towards more nostalgic, dreamy, synth sounds but they always sounded so indulgent. Like music I couldn't actually make or be part of because they were too technical. What do each of you think is the best album of all time? Cory: I personally think Bon Iver's i,i is a perfect record. It has so much experimentation but still maintains the hooks that a record needs to be popular. Hearing the way you can incorporate samples and more random sonic ideas into music is really inspiring to me, it's more of a texture than something melodic and that has really carried how I approach writing music Trudi: That's such a hard question, there's been many. I've hyper-fixated on quite a few albums in different phases of my life. For the past few years, it would have to be Phoebe Bridgers's, Smoke Signals and I still always come back to it. Motion Sickness and Funeral are both tracks that hit very hard. They have taken me back to and through very specific times in life. She is such a relatable artist in so many ways.. her lyrics, the controlled fragility in her voice and the way she presents herself is such a contradiction. If you could open for any artist in the world, who would y’all pick and why? Cory: Personally Bon Iver would be a dream for me, just seeing the behind the scenes of that project and how they perform would be an incredible experience! Trudi: Metric! When I was 16, they played a $5 show in Columbus and it was my first big concert. It was breathtaking and inspiring. I'll never forget that experience. Any upcoming projects you can talk about? I could not be more excited to hear more from you guys!! Cory: That is a great question! We have had some transition with folks in the band, our guitar player, Keven Chambers, moved to Seattle and we have various members who have contributed to the project all over Ohio, so it's difficult to connect to work together to record and perform. However we recently worked with a local radio station called WOSU, which is a local affiliate of NPR that did a more stripped down live set with us. It was a really fun experience to reimagine songs with just a few guitars and a synth. That really inspired us to start working with some local musicians on a live set for the end of this year and early 2023! Trudi: I'm not sure what we have coming up but I'm excited for it! We just finished a new single and recorded a session with a local radio station. I'm very much looking forward to those two projects releasing and getting started on whatever we have coming next. Interviewed By Sarah Curry FOLLOW SPEAK SELDOM:

Some people don't realize their faults, and not everyone has the intellectual capability to be self-aware. These toxic people cause issues and force others to lie in the beds that they've made-- tearing others down to push themselves up. We don't ever want to find ourselves in this situation, but sometimes it comes from the people we thought we could love and trust, and it's hard to tell them that they were hurting you when they held such an essential spot in your life. "Hate Yourself" by Kerrigan Barry is a song that stands to be a signal to people who blame others for their messes. She inspires confidence with this new track, filling it with an angsty mood to tell people she's done with being the person to deal with all of this emotional and verbal abuse--she's strong enough to say to herself and others that she's not putting up with it anymore. It's raw, honest, and vulnerable in a fiery angsty melody. "Hate Yourself" by Kerrigan Barry screams out to those in this type of relationship, a push and keep pushing kind where there's no happy ending for them. She brings passionate confidence to the people in that same position, telling them that they can stand up for themselves while telling the other side that they need to go and check their actions. She sings, "I think you love to hate yourself", repeating it to emphasize that the abuser in this situation needs help, but they never seem to want it. They get a sick sense of enjoyment from yelling at others, taking out their anger on people who don't deserve it. She starts the song off gently with her vocals, slowly intensifying with a heavier guitar presence to bring it all together. Kerrigan Barry is a singer/songwriter with a fire that can't be contained. She's vulnerable but confident, unapologetically being herself and garnering fans who admire that. She began her love and passion for music when she was only five from watching Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band on DVD. She's been praised for her approach to writing, taking on harsh and hard-to-approach topics with vigor, and wanting to spread her knowledge and opinion to anyone who will listen. Her work is inspired, and she currently hones her sound to pop punk, pop rock feel that makes people want to sing along. Written by Jane Katryn FOLLOW KERRIGAN BARRY: