Author: Lucy Lerner

Dreamer is the anthemic song from Running Lights you need to listen to whenever you’re feeling down. With relatable lyrics, a catchy chorus and dreamy vocals, Dreamer is a must-listen. The new single from the New York-based trio is a melancholic anthem with warm, summery percussion and a catchy chorus. Mike Squillante (guitar/vocals) passionately conveys the emotions of chasing your dreams despite obstacles that might hinder you. Don’t lose focus and never stop chasing your dreams. And while you’re doing that, listen to this inspiring track.

Seyblu will make you swoon to 26:06, a glorious cloud of R&B and jazz that you can just sink into. It encompasses the mellow feeling of spring/summer with the sound of birds in the intro followed by super smooth vocals. 26:06 is about yearning to see your loved one and is particularly relatable as written during the first lockdown in 2020. Seyblu was travelling from the UK back to her hometown of Canada, counting 26 hours and 6 minutes until she could see her partner again. And I’m counting days,26 hours and 6 minutes, days, 26 hours and 6 minutes,Oh…

Don DiestrO explores newfound love in his new single Trust. The song has a blissful lo-fi feel with aching vocals and relatable lyrics. Smooth instrumentals and woozy harmonies elevate the track to another level and the brief introduction of the female vocalist ties in the narrative of the track, that it’s about a partnership and a journey together. Trust is a well thought out song that brings something new with each listen. The visuals directed by Don DiestrO, Davon Lavor and Drew Robinson highlight the ups and the downs of a new romance from the carefree times to the emotional…

Ballad sets the mood with his sultry new single Read Your Mind. A bruised soundscape and twinkling electronic flourishes are the perfect base for caramel vocals that drip with nostalgia. Read Your Mind is a siren’s call for traditional R&B lovers. It encapsulates the beauty of the genre and more. Angolan artist Ballad has created a standout track that is reminiscent of Prince and Maxwell, but with his own fresh spin. “I was afraid that the person I loved may not have loved me back. Maybe they saw our whole relationship as just a mistake. What if the person I…

With glistening acoustic chords, a blend of genres and a soaring chorus, Lucas DiPasquale shines on his release Begging For The Tide. When writing the song he envisioned his love as a “warm wave of ocean water” and the textures of the song and lyrics certainly carries those thoughts. DiPasquale’s dreamy vocals remind you of the sun sparkling on loose waves. Now this bed is an islandClothes in the wind, no ship in sightI’m staring at the horizonIn the curve of your hip, right down to your thighI feel like I’m caught in the undertowI don’t remember where we docked…

Singer-songwriter Sophia Bella Cucci recently released her bitter sweet single Lemons. Gentle acoustics are layered over delicate harmonies and sweeping strings. Sophia’s vocals flutter and soar and lyrics cut a sharp tang. It’s quite a simple song, but all the qualities shine through and the song like its namesake refreshes you and its taste lingers sweet and sour on your tongue. “The idea for this song started from a conversation about lemons, and the gorgeous fruit trees that grow in the Italian countryside. From there, the idea of “having lemons” became a symbol of the more difficult parts of a…

Valley Sixteen is the new bedroom pop star you need to have on your radar. She has recently dropped her debut EP Apartment Flaws that perfectly captures the heart and soul of a young woman going through the trials and tribulations of life. The 5 track EP has an overall melancholy feel and what stands out the most is Valley Sixteen’s raw, heartbreaking vocals that reach into your very soul. She makes the project an intimate, immersive experience with dreamy soundscapes and honest lyrics. “The EP strings together a collection of records I have made on apartment floors all over…

Philip Jonathan has released his highly-accomplished debut Seafront. Even without seeing the accompanying visuals, the song takes you to a stormy beach, wind whipping your hair and the sharp tang of sea salt on your lips. Acoustics capture a bruised sky and Philip’s raw and emotive vocals soar bird-like as percussions explode over a rolling ocean. It displays a range of emotions from melancholy, heartfelt to passionate. Seafront is about searching for meaning beyond day-to-day life. Philip Jonathan says of the song: “In trying to find the right language for this yearning – in music, words, rhythm – I am…

Drift into the pillowy Melody by American soul-pop trio The Shadowboxers. Steeped in nostalgia with glorious harmonies and a feather-light backdrop, the band’s latest single truly delivers. Starting their music career as a backing band for the Indigo Girls to working and touring alongside Justin Timberlake most recently, The group shows off their singing-songwriting prowess with the divine Melody. “‘Melody’ is a prayer to the healing power of music – the comfort and kinship that song and melody bring to our lives. This track was written in the depths of the loneliness of quarantine and it became a kind of…

Jon Vinyl captures romantic reflection in his poignant new single Told You. The young 22-year-old artist from Toronto creates a sweeping, soulful sound that falls between R&B and soul. It’s a sleek slow jam to be reckoned with and one you will surely have on repeat. “The ideation of this song sparked during a tough break-up. My significant other and I weren’t on the best terms so there was a huge lack of communication. The heads space I was in was like, I really need to let her know that she is my person and that we can get through…