Photo Credit: Rosie Alice Foster Written By Chloé Sautereau Often leaning a little left of center in her distinctive pop world, Dodie shifts gears with her latest single “Got Weird”. Co-written and produced with British producer Peter Miles, who himself took to social media saying “not my usual fair but I like it!” the collaboration is filled with sonic intricacies. Bass-driven, the track is rhythmically playful, guided by brassy thuds that meddle with a plethora of percussive ideas as Dodie’s delicate tone takes an almost sensual turn. “Babe, what’s the deal? Do you like me?” The singer-songwriter’s direct address in the…
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Written By Chloé Sautereau Witty word choice makes for ear candy in Sabrina Carpenter’s recent release “Already Over”. The song is part of her latest studio album emails i can’t send. Inspired from actual emails she wrote to herself “before she had a therapist,” the 23-year-old’s fifth studio album is filled with a rare kind of genuinism. It feels simple – to the point – starting immediately with a four-on-the-floor kick that pulls the track’s groove to something like house music. Accompanied by swishes and a repetitive melodic riff, the track feels somewhat ephemeral. A casual sensuality emerges from the perpetuity…
Written By Zoe Kallenekos There are a million songs about heartbreak, but the mark of a great artist is a unique spin that brings new life to the common subject matter. In “Sadtown USA,” singer-songwriter Carol Ades captures the all-encompassing feeling of heartbreak by taking you there directly. Caroline Pennell, as the New Jersey native was born, started out as a contestant on The Voice before releasing music under her full name for several years. She has also made a name for herself in the music industry for writing songs for and with stars such as Demi Lovato and Ava…
Written By Zoe Kallenekos Singer-songwriter corook releases a soothing and relatable song about mental health in the digital age with “it’s ok!” In 2022, there are two universal truths: A.) Life feels stressful, abnormal and often overwhelming to young people, who are B.) dealing with it by going online. As mental health is gradually normalized and destigmatized in society, more and more art is being made to validate the experiences of Gen Z teenagers and young adults. This has been seen with songs from Logic’s 1-800-273-8255 to Ariana Grande’s Breathin. However, one up-and-coming indie songstress, corook, put her own perspective…
Written By Chloé Sautereau On repeat is an understatement, and speechlessness may be the aftermath, as Noah Kahan says it all in his latest and awaited single “Stick Season” out now. A singer-songwriter who’s collaborated with many, including Julia Michaels (“Hurt Somebody”) and Chelsea Cutler (“Crazy Things”), the American artist and guitarist signed to Republic Records in 2017 and has since put out two albums where he’s continuously infused pop with a folk touch of his own. This year, in his “Stick Season”, Kahan leaves everything behind with his unmistakable voice and acoustic guitar and a discrete kick drum that sneaks…