Listen now the new songs I’ve found on MUSOSOUP for us to enjoy this holiday.
DARCY KATE – Songbird
During the pandemic, most people felt hopeless for better days. And against this backdrop, Darcy Kate put all the feeling that was going on in her heart, using elements of folk and indie inside ‘Songbird’. In this song she supports herself and consequently, the track became a dose of hope for her friends as well.
The Australian singer says that this composition came from something so intimate that she didn’t even intend to release it for the whole world to hear, but after some conclusions, she added the track to the repertoire of her debut album, which should be released soon.
“The song is about chasing your dreams despite the obstacles you face along the way…I wanted to write something as a reminder to myself to keep growing and chasing what’s important to me despite the barriers, the fear and the dark times. This was a song I never thought I would release, but after playing it for some friends who felt connected with it, I decided to add it to the album. I hope it will be a comfort to people during difficult days.” – declared the singer.
NIA C.C. – Animal
Have you ever thought that when listening to a song, you can’t say what kind of physical characteristics the person singing has? And this is just one of the reasons music has the power to connect people. And most likely, listening to NIA sing, you wouldn’t know that she’s been working a lot harder to achieve her dream of being a great artist in the music scene, because she’s black.
Her songs are like a diary, and in them, she tells and sings about growing up as a person of color in the United States and also about another very common theme in many people’s lives: love.
“My decision to go to college and simultaneously pursue a career in music was extremely important to me as a black woman living in a country where people of color often don’t have the opportunity to study. I’m looking for the double life of an academic and rock star, a black woman playing guitar and writing songs.”
In her new single ‘Animal’, NIA CC reflects on how scary is to be in an unrequited love relationship. “Animal is about the struggle to love someone who loves their dreams more,” said the singer.
If you like artists like Dua Lipa, Halsey and Katty Perry, you’re sure gonna love NIA CC‘s new song.
BIRDMAN CULT – Whisky Sunburn
The new single ‘Whiskey Sunburn’ is the latest work by alternative rock band Birdman Cult since 2019. According to Joe (vocalist), the track talks about Generation Z and the whole chaotic scene in which society finds itself in the last few years. times.
Like blood patriarchy, Generation Z today also relies on labels, rights, and several other ways to leave the ‘other’ in their place in a crude way, lacking empathy and humility. And this is the approach the band Birdman Cult takes in their new single.
With a garage rock style, the English band makes a mix of indie and alternative rock components, as well as several elements that give a characteristic distortion in the instruments and also in Joe’s voice. The chorus recalls an influence from energetic bands like Foo Fighters. Now listen to ‘Whiskey Sunburn’:
BRANDON POLETTI – Those Stories
Brandon Poletti has just announced his first single that precedes the debut album of his music career, scheduled for January 2022. In ‘Those Stories’ he sings emotionally and engagingly, the story of the pain of a betrayal his brother lived with the ex-girlfriend.
“He found out she was cheating on him through a close friend. Looking from the outside, it was clear that at the time this whole situation was causing him a lot of pain. Having seen it all unfold, it opened my eyes to the heartache that can be felt in relationships and that’s what really drove the narrative of the song when I wrote it.” Brandon account.
In this track, the musician did his best to genuinely convey all the emotion through the instrumental, but it is undeniable how much his voice also contributes to making ‘Those Stories’ one of the favorite songs of those who love indie/ melodic pop.
JOSEPH HUNTER DUNCAN – Always On My Mind
The single ‘Always On My Mind’ marks a great moment both in personal life and in the career of Joseph Hunter Duncan. The track is present in the third EP of a series that has been released since 2019. In this work, the musician demonstrates his artistic maturity and does not hide in his lyrics all the intensity experienced in recent times when he was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder and his difficult experience with alcohol.
“The recording is an appeal to my past self not to go back to my old habits and behaviors,” says Duncan. “To remind me that I can stay on the line, with my family, my loved ones and myself. My hope for anyone who listens to this song is that they will find a little comfort knowing that you are not alone in these difficulties. The composition – and the music itself – help to overcome it.”
Despite the delicate and heavy theme, ‘Always On My Mind’ is charming and capable of playing for hours on your headphones.
EVERYTHING BUT THE EVERYTHING – Blue Sun
The single ‘Blue Sun’ by the band Everything But The Everything features vocals by singer Olivia Barchard. The track is heavily influenced by garage rock and 80’s tones, which blend into indie/alternative rock.
The project took shape after Izzy The Gent wrote the bass and guitar lines. Then he called his friend Jimmy Chen who showed the demo to Olivia who agreed to sing in ‘Blue Sun’.
The band is inspired by artists like Cindy Lauper and Green Day, so if you are also a fan of this type of music, press play and check out the new single from the band Everything But The Everything.
DOPPLEGANGERS – Three Steps South
The Dopplegangersband is formed by twin brothers Robert and Lewis Mawer. They started their careers as guitarists and songwriters for several bands in London and are now at the forefront of their own music. The duo recently released the single ‘Three Steps South’.
The track starts with lively guitar chords and then the voice, with electronic timbres, makes ‘Three Steps South’ recall a few notes of The Strokes. The band does not cite any intentional influences from the group, but for those who are fans, they can more easily empathize with the new indie single with a pop presence titled ‘Three Steps South’.
BETSY STILES – Home Sweet Home
Betsy is an American singer who loves making songs about love. In the single ‘Home Sweet Home’ she tells the story of a romance from the point of view of someone in love with another who suffers from addictions.
The pop track has several dense components that make the music extremely mysterious, such as Betsy’s voice starting as a sigh accompanied by melodic chords on the piano. The chorus of ‘Home Sweet Home’ gets dry and well-marked drums, giving the listener a feeling of increasing intensity.
ALEX UHLMANN – Complicated
Alex Uhlmann has been the lead singer of Planet Funk since 2010. He also served as Music Director for the latest edition of the show “The Voice Italy” and is now dedicating himself to building his solo career. “Complicated” is their third single released this year that precedes their first EP slated for January 2022.
With each new work he publishes, the growth in the number of admirers increases. Alex demonstrates a lot of wisdom about what the public wants and needs to hear in his compositions, he goes to great lengths to make it clear that he knows what he came to do in the indie music and melodic pop scene.
Not to mention the beauty of the timbre of his voice, that he is able to completely envelop you. Literally, this track is a pleasure for our ears.
SAVES THE WITCH – Dear Edea
Saves The Witch is a one-man band, Eric Maynes. He released his first album in June this year and in his new single, the musician translates complicated emotions in the form of intense melodies on his guitar, which is mixed with pedalboard effects. ‘Dear Edea’ is completely instrumental but manages to speak deeply to your heart.
With post-rock elements galore, Eric says ‘Dear Edea’ is about the limits of love. “How far do we go for those we love? Are we going to stay with them during their worst moments, or are we going to give up and leave? Where is this line and can it be crossed?”
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