OKC teen is dominating the independent music industry, “Something Real” is a song about relationships. It’s a song about struggle. It’s also about moving on, and not getting caught up with all the stresses of life. Insyde truly has created an emotional masterpiece in his new single recently released. The typical relationship music is shallow, and usually leaves the listener with more heartache and nostalgia than before. that’s not good for anyone, no matter how good it feels to feel bad for yourself, Insyde inspires his listeners to take action with their problems. The hook is beautifully written, and to…
Author: Elicit Magazine
Sad Boys is a lofi exploration of the way that masculinity allows, or doesn’t allow, men to deal with sadness. More than anything, the song is a counterpoint to dads who tell their kids to “man up” and a culture that frequently proclaims that “crying is for girls.” In “Sad Boys,” Myylo builds on themes constructed on previous releases like “Skinny Boys” by challenging and breaking down masculine ideals that are desperately in need of an update. LISTEN TO “SAD BOYS” Myylo sits at the nexus point of folk lyricism, pop production, and boyish relatability. It is this combo of elements that…
Written by Hero Magnus Right away, while listening to “Harm” by Marcaux, I’m introduced to a barely-there soundscape, composed of snaps, hi-hat and hollow clicks. This continues throughout the whole song. It feels a little bit like a first-draft mix, only partially done, with many layers and instruments left to be added. But, by the middle of the song I’m convinced: this sonic emptiness is purposeful, meant to put all of the focus on his words. “Mostly every beat I make is created in the same bedroom i grew up in. Which actually makes me feel much more comfortable in…
Written by Hero Magnus “Even though you’re sorry / doesn’t make you worthy,” sings Maggie Szabo on her latest single, “Heaven.” It’s a simple line, but it illustrates a whole new world. She continues in a haunting stair-step-like melody. “Maybe I am guilty thinking one day you will change / trying to feel your shadow in a picture-perfect frame,” she sings, blaming herself, assessing if she has really let go of that old relationship. On the collaboration for “Heaven,” Maggie Szabo worked with producer ESH, famous for his remixes of today’s popular songs. The production in this song is front-and-center;…
Vancouver is not a city that immediately jumps to mind when one thinks about pop music but Asian-Canadian singer/songwriter/producer aims to change that. It is, in fact, Vancouver’s scant music scene and non-existent pop music scene that galvanized Sydney to wear so many hats and that ‘can do’ spirit shines through in her music. Following up on her 2018 release, “Bad”, Sydney once again invites viewers in to her 80’s inspired poptopia with her latest video, “Hear Me.” In keeping with her ‘girl power’ ethos, Sydney nabbed first-time director and fellow Vancouverite, Tamara Black, to create a visual that is replete…