Weekly Roundup
Roundup by Isabelle Turner
“Good Times Go” by Nicky Youre
After his hit song “Sunroof” gained large recognition on social media and the radio, Nicky Youre is back with his latest project. His recent EP contains single “Good Times Go”, which is the perfect summer anthem for living freely and fully. With optimistic lyrics and light vocals, the track has an incredible flow between the lyrics and the light, yet energetic instrumentals. The song feels inspirational and an ode to youthfulness and relishing in the moment. Youre continues to make music for the young soul while containing that perfect mainstream sound.
“Missing Piece” by Atiari
Containing a retro and somewhat soul feel, “Missing Piece”by Atari. The vocals instantly sweep your breath away as they travel through a lush soundscape. The song does an incredible job of merging both modern elements and the vivid vocals of an older sound. The instrumentals are light and provide an energetic backdrop. With minimal production, Atari’s voice is able to be the main centerpiece and her lyrics are the focus of the track. Atari is beyond talented and as she trailblazes the pop scene with her retro sounding track, we are eager to see what she has next. “Missing Piece” should be a track at the top of your playlists.
“That Part” by Lauren Spencer Smith
Known for her incredible heartbreak anthems, Lauren Spencer Smith’s latest song touches into the happy endings she tends to overshadow. She details the moment in the relationship where forever seems possible. This story is placed upon an instrumental backdrop of hope and optimism, as the music relies on an incredible build for the chorus. In anticipation for her debut album, Mirror, One of the most incredible aspect of Smith’s songs is her vocals and “That Part” is no different. Transcending a normal experience and feeling into poetic lyrics is a talent that the artist continues to master with every track she releases.
“405” by Gracie Abrams
From someone at the forefront of the indie-pop genre, Gracie Abrams is back with her latest song “405”. With her well received album Good Riddance, she continues the themes of heartbreak and love explored on the album as she has released Good Riddance as a deluxe album. While the entire deluxe album is a masterpiece, “405” is the standout piece. Using hyper-specific aspects of her life post-relationship, she paints the picture of the breakup in an incredibly descriptive manner. The thick instrumentals make the track heartbreaking and deeply emotional. Through her time spent supporting Taylor Swift on the Eras Tour and songs like “405” on Good Riddance, Gracie Abrams is quickly rising to become an icon in the pop industry.
“Walls” by The Satellite Station
Opening with a distinct harmonica, rising artist Travis Rue (known professionally by The Satellite Station) releases incredible song “Walls”, a folk track that seeps emotion. With a sound landing among the likes of Noah Kahan, The Lumineers, and Novo Amor, the track is deeply moving and feels cinematic. While the verses feel slow and calming, the explosive chorus builds, with powerful lyrics following. Telling the story of change, moving on, and heartbreak along the way, the track covers universal topics while holding enough of an identity within the genre to stand out. As The Satellite Station grows, he continues to make emotional anthems of change, like “Walls”.
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