Navigating romantic landscapes is always difficult, but navigating them through years of personal growth and changes can be even harder. When you meet, you never stop talking. Maybe life gets in the way, feelings change, and you fall distant from each other. But you never stop remembering what could have been and little details about each other, like birthdays. Molly Baker's new single, "June 28th" explores the uneasy feeling of realizing that you only speak to someone you once knew so well once a year. It's that uneasiness paired with the hope that maybe you'll become close again. It's a m ..read more

// Gettys Images // Looking to have a little fun this year? Concerts are one of the best parts of Summertime, where you can enjoy the nice weather and be within the same vicinity as your favorite artists. If you didn't know what your options were this year, here's a list of some of the top pop tours and artists you can try your chance at tickets for! Billie Eilish After announcing the release of her third Studio album, "Hit Me Hard and Soft", Billie Eilish also announced that she will be going on a world tour in promotion of the album. The album hasn't released yet, so we don't know exact ..read more

The guitar invites the listener into the mind of Camden West. As the listener, I genuinely felt as if I was having a conversation with a friend and they were telling me this painful story of a past relationship that seems to linger. West begins to sing and we first find out what he does want to know/hear. “I just wanna hear you say you’re needing me and you’re feeling lonely, alone.” And then, what the song is essentially about, what he doesn’t want to know. “I don’t want to know what you’re doing on the weekends or who you’re with. I don’t want to know how he makes you feel or that you t ..read more

Emma Rowley's latest single "Reunion" is a poignant and relatable anthem about the complexities of reconnecting with someone from the past. The lyrics delve into the challenging emotions that arise when old habits and unresolved issues resurface, despite the passage of time. The verse explores the narrator's reflections on a relationship that once seemed promising but has become strained and complicated. Lines like "Was I foolish to think we'd be fine by now" and "Maybe I'm not so different myself" convey a sense of self-reflection and the realization that some things may never truly change ..read more

Laurel’s brand new track entitled “45 Degrees” dives headfirst into a complicated love affair. Being lovestruck and utterly consumed by a new partner is a relatable concept to many of us, and Laurel does an excellent job of painting the picture. The crisp imagery contained within the song really elevates its lyrics. With lines in the pre-choruses such as “Kissing in cars on the coast” and “Red wine in the chateau,” Laurel gives us a quintessential romance to project our own experiences onto. As the song starts to wind down, the lyric of “Chase you like a summer breeze” is repeated one last ..read more

In a throwback to a time of grungy guitar riffs and unapologetically raw lyrics, Diana Omar infuses “imagine that” with a 90s indie rock essence that is both refreshingly retro and ingeniously relevant. A song that speaks to the youthful heart, Omar evokes a sense of wistful nostalgia while engaging the listener on a deeply personal level. "imagine that" holds the fort with its arresting simplicity—a rhythmic foundation that propels the song while allowing the space for Omar’s voice to take center stage. Her music—a resonant blend of pop and indie—captures the intricate dances of love, perso ..read more

Mary Middlefield, a young indie artist from Switzerland has released her second project of songs, titled "Poetry (for the scorned and lonely)". This collection is dedicated to those out there who have had their hearts broken and use music as a way to cope with their emotions. Written from her own life experiences, Mary hopes her music can relate to others who have been in unhealthy relationships and have struggled with the aftermath. TRACKLIST Sexless Atlantis Allodynia Heart's Desire Love Me, Love Me Not? Young and Dumb Last Letter (Acoustic Version) Poetry Mary Middlefield started her m ..read more

I have been a fan of Dua Lipa for a long time. I have always found her music to have the perfect blend of dance pop and emotional ballads. So, when she announced her newest album, I knew I was going to love it. Radiacal Optimism is actually the first of Dua's albums that I've listened to in full, and I feel that it's arguably her best. Radical Optimism is Lipa's third studio album, and has a tracklist that left me reeling after each song. TRACKLIST End Of An Era Houdini Training Season These Walls Whatcha Doing French Exit Illusion Falling Forever Anything For Love Maria Happy For You D ..read more

You are always your own worst critic, and that is exactly what merci, mercy’s newest single is about. “The Word Love” was released in late April, and already has over 50,000 streams (clearly the content is relatable). It tells the story of personal insecurities and attempts at sobriety, while experiencing unconditional support from your partner. Despite this support and love, merci, mercy feels that she doesn’t deserve it, and is shocked to even be receiving it. As an unreliable narrator, she details a natural human experience with such truth. The song itself is upbeat and exciting, showin ..read more

Alexa Kate released her newest single “Crash.” This song feels incredibly vulnerable and she expresses what it’s like to hope, yet end up disappointed. This reminds me of the saying, “wish for the best, but prepare for the worst.” It is so incredibly human for us to have high expectations and when things don’t go as we think they should, we feel let down. Whether that’s by a person, or an event, etc. it affects us negatively. Alexa perfectly captured that feeling when it comes to being let down by a person. Love can be hard when we expect so much and get little in return. https://youtu.be ..read more