Kayla DiVenere Longs For More Than Just "Small Talk"
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Kayla DiVenere Longs For More Than Just "Small Talk"

“I created ‘Small Talk’ in my longing to have more than a fleeting 5-minute conversation with my crush every time he would come over” Kayla reflects on the inspiration behind the song. “My imagination ran wild and I found myself aching for something like a John Hughes romance movie about a secret love, complete with a boombox outside my window and a mixtape of his favorite songs. After rewatching every romance movie I could find, I decided that instead of torturing myself, I should write this song in an attempt to pour my heart out and make sense of my desire for something more than small talk.”

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Lil Durk and Stray Kids Heal on “All My Life” Remix
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Lil Durk and Stray Kids Heal on “All My Life” Remix

“All My Life” by Lil Durk and Stray Kids is a standout due to the lyrics and message reflecting the stories of how both artists became the performers and people they are today.

The chorus examines how life was challenging for both Lil Durk and Stray Kids, but it has motivated them to work harder to become the popular and well-known artists they are today.

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A Look at spill tab’s Newest Single: “Window” 
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A Look at spill tab’s Newest Single: “Window” 

Spill Tab's sound is distinctive and infectious as she mixes catchy pop hooks with peculiar sounds that perfectly fit into the alt-pop idiosyncratic soundscape she creates.

A guitar riff kicks off her latest single, "Window". A steady bassline keeps the pulse grooving while a reversed vocal effect and background chatter fill out the sonic landscape.

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Daniel Seavey Wants to “Runaway”
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Daniel Seavey Wants to “Runaway”

Coming out of a boyband, we’re seeing the growth of the 23-year-old singer. Over a synth-pop instrumental, Seavey expresses his desire to run away with his partner. The electric sound is a new side to the cello-playing musician, but it’s not unwelcome.

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Wallice Opens Up with “Japan”
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Wallice Opens Up with “Japan”

The introspective song veers away from the previously grunge and alt-rock-styled tracks of the singer-songwriter as Wallice takes a gentler approach with “Japan". An acoustic guitar lays the track's foundation and strings slowly add to the mix. Combined with soft vocals and touching lyrics, Wallice creates a beautiful stunning song that tugs at your heartstrings.

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"SH!TSHOW' Is The New Release From NERIAH
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"SH!TSHOW' Is The New Release From NERIAH

Creating an almost vocoder effect, NERIAH multiplies her vocals in the chorus as she sings “baby you're a shit show, and I'm in the front row.” With all of the shitshow's failings, NERIAH establishes that she's “not one of your bitches”. The chorus inspires a cathartic release for anyone who's ever dated a shitshow.

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Chelsea Cutler Returns With “Men On The Moon”
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Chelsea Cutler Returns With “Men On The Moon”

“We put men on the moon, but I can't figure out what is missin'. And in every room, you're right in front of me. We find pictures in stars, but they're thousands of miles away, oh”. Exploring the difficulties of human connection, Cutler points out the irony of investing in space exploration to try and learn a tiny bit more about the universe, but we are unwilling to invest energy into understanding the people who are right in front of us.

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Ethan Bortnick is on Fire with “arsonists”
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Ethan Bortnick is on Fire with “arsonists”

Producer and pianist Ethan Bortnick recently released his new track “arsonists”. The haunting track tells of unrequited love and heartbreak.

Soft piano and haunting vocals start the song and we know the relationship is doomed from the beginning as Bortnick sings “something about you already hurts / already know that we will crash and burn”.

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Lexi Jayde Releases “what’s the matter with you”
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Lexi Jayde Releases “what’s the matter with you”

Cowritten and produced by FINNEAS, the track is upbeat while maintaining an air of vulnerability. Reflective and brooding, Jayde sings about being afraid to fall in love again. Despite the subject being “such a gentleman”, Jayde defends her unwillingness to fall by singing “I told you I don’t have the time to fall in love again”.

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Annie DiRusso Delivers “Call It All Off”
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Annie DiRusso Delivers “Call It All Off”

The Nashville based artist just released “Call It All Off” on Wednesday and I cannot take it off repeat. Pop infused indie rock, DiRusso’s catchy sound sneaks up on you to get stuck in your head. An element that makes DiRusso so captivating is her vocal qualities. “Call It All Off '' perfectly demonstrates how DiRusso balances being gentle and powerful.

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