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"Wide Eyed Wonder" by RABO explores the need to break free of a draining situation, portraying the speaker's desire to run away from their problems with a partner by their side. The speaker of this song is torn apart by regret and worry for the future. In a powerful plea for an escape, the lyrics, "I wanna leave this world behind tonight" express desperation and urgency to move ...

Magdalene has released her newest single, “Red Siren Pick Up” with a feature from Current Joys. Fulfilling the want of chaos and running toward it instead of away from the mess, “Red Siren Pick Up” is Magdalene’s most volatile and emotionally raw release yet. Exploring themes of romanticizing grief, loss, and destruction, this indie-rock meets abrasive pop to create a mess of ro...

Sometimes you feel like you don’t necessarily fit into society’s mold for what you should be. However, this isn’t always a bad thing. That is the story told by Ella Collier’s song “ANIMAL”. With lyrics such as “People say I’m not for this world anyways / I’m not someone who fits inside your hand” and “I’m meant to be out of ordinary, slightly dangerous / I’m challenging, kind of...

Returning with the second release since his recent album, ICARUS, Jared Benjamin continues to draw audiences into his immersive, resonating world with his latest single, "Angel Eyes." Benjamin weaves a tale of turning anger into vulnerability, exploring what it's like to lose yourself in a love so strong it alters your core. Explaining the inspiration behind this raw, emotive tr...