Angelina’s Corner: Roundup
Words by Angelina Singer
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I Try by The Dayshift Dreamers
If you could put the energy of summer into a bottle, this song would be it. Ideal for a day at the beach, it’s colored with delectable layered vocals and airy lead guitars that create a bright ambience you can sink into. I also loved the unique rhythm changes. The theme of the song is about managing the romantic tension surrounding past insecurities and anxiety. If you’ve been looking for a new beach day anthem, this song is just the thing to put on repeat with your toes in the sand and your head in the clouds.
This inventive tune blends all the goodness of a hometown anthem with city life, and the undeniable harkening back to that place. It’s a slow, diary-laden love letter to a faraway place where you grew up, with a wistful approach to missing the slower pace of country life. The vocals are a glittery reflection of a past self that still exists in a different geographical place. For a pleasant retrospective visit to your childhood home, this song is the perfect soundtrack to let you revisit your earlier days while still holding on to your newfound wisdom.
This one is a really fun alt-pop track that encourages listeners to avoid getting too attached to their romantic interests. While on the surface this might appear to glorify unattached cynicism, there’s wisdom in protecting your own peace before you can support someone else’s needs. It’s got a slick electric guitar, echoing backing vocals, and a sheer lack of worries about what anyone else thinks. If you’ve been looking for your next self-care anthem, this song is just the thing to bring you back to your roots when you get unglued.
Nothing in the Way by Martin and James
This song is an ethereal walk through the woods with gorgeous arpeggiated guitars and a cozy thumping drum in the background that brings a sense of safety. Perfect for fans of Simon & Garfunkel, you’ll love reflecting on your life with lyrics like “new horizons, better days”. I absolutely loved the harmonies in the bridge section of the song that really transport you into a fairytale-worthy forest. The vocal performance is so tight with this one, as both vocalists sound like one. There’s so much to love about this tune that’s straight from the heart, so don’t hesitate to give it a listen — you won’t regret it.
This edgy pop rock tune is sprinkled with just enough spunk to keep it on your playlist, and it’s a great tune about coming of age. Whether you’re still figuring out your life for the first time, or on your second do-over, this song will resonate. It’s all about feeling worn out from work and wanting a change of pace. It’s got a swampy electric guitar that brings that fresh-from-the-garage style, transporting you back into high school or college. I love that it’s a song about life’s struggles — as much as I enjoy a good love song, it’s refreshing to hear something totally different that will bring a sense of unity to people in a new way.