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Drew Hersch broke new ground in heartache with the raw indie-folk pop reflections in ‘Onward & Upward’

Posted on 30 August 2024

Drew Hersch’s latest single, Onward & Upward, is a raw, intimate confession that bleeds vulnerability from start to finish. The lyric, “The other night when I had someone over, I taught him to hold me like you did,” is a gut-wrenching highlight, encapsulating the bitter pangs of moving on while still anchored to the past. This tender indie folk pop ballad doesn’t just brush against the surface of heartache—it plunges into the depths, making you feel every pulse of pain that Hersch so poignantly articulates.

In Onward & Upward, Hersch captures the agonising reality of being the one left behind, as his ex-partner soars above it all, while he’s left to grapple with memories that linger like ghosts in every corner. From old date spots to the universal curse of dating someone with a common name, Hersch paints a picture so vividly relatable, that it will be hard to determine where your emotions end and his torment starts.

At just 23, this Boulder, Colorado-based artist is already proving himself as an alt-indie folk pop savant of emotional resonance. The artful ingenuity intertwined with the confessionally cathartic release makes the irreverently witty melancholy hit so much harder. From hushed acoustic verses to ornately tender crescendos, each motif is a conduit of unfeigned emotion in the track which echoes the warmth of Zach Bryan, the haunting depth of Lana Del Ray and the textured production of Eilish.

The official music video for Onward & Upward will premiere on August 30th; stream it on YouTube.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Wait So Long: Ella McCready won’t fall for her ex again on the sensational I Choose You

Posted on 17 September 2022

After feeling so heartbroken and then seeing what a 2nd chance relationship looked like, Ella McCready decided she would not fall for someone who let her down before but won’t hate either on the hugely embraceable single I Choose You.

Ella McCready is a London, UK-based indie pop singer-songwriter and actor who has taken a voyage away from her recent upbeat dance pop tracks.

“‘I Choose You’ actually helped me make one of the biggest decisions I’ve had to make in the last year. I had been through a messy and difficult break up that had been entirely instigated by a man I was very much in love with. A month had gone by and then he’d come back into my life asking for a second chance. I walked into a writing session knowing that what I walked out with would be a song about him, but not knowing whether it would be positive or negative. I think the extremely uplifting nature of this track says it all – ‘I choose to love and not to hate’.” ~ Ella McCready bravely letting us into the meaning of this excellent release

Delighting our senses and bringing us an authentic story that should be a striking moment for so many, Ella McCready is a delightfully exquisite talent who sings with a tone that shall settle all your nerves in seconds. Fearless to the core and talented beyond belief, I Choose You is surely up there with one of the best releases from 2022 so far.

I Choose You from London, UK-based indie pop singer-songwriter and actor Ella McCready is a reminder that you need to embrace your heart’s desire to remain intact and away from anyone who could break it for a second time. Showing such poise and grace, this is an example to us all who either choose to be bitter, or to let someone back in rather hurriedly. Sung with an incredible vocal skill and featuring lyrics that have been made from the soul, this is something rather special for all to learn from.

When you choose to love while others hate, your life will be a happier world to live in.

Listen up to this angelic anthem on Spotify and see more on her IG page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

West London singer-songwriter and producer Kai Justine released the ultimate break-up playlist staple with Don’t Worry.

Posted on 12 March 2022

In her latest single, Don’t Worry, the West London singer, songwriter and producer Kai Justine proved that she has got exactly what it takes to be the next alt-pop icon.

The moody yet energetic beats may not be a sonic signature that you’re familiar with. Yet, with the RnB pop vocals super-charging the self-produced mix with emboldening soul, it is all too easy to get in the dancey groove with Don’t Worry. The chorus of “don’t worry about me, I ain’t thinking about you” bites into the liberation that sparks when a toxic dynamic finally becomes obsolete.

Destiny’s Child, Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey are three muses that inspired Kai to tap into her talent; even though that influence rings through in Don’t Worry, it doesn’t override Kai’s autonomy. She is definitely one to watch.

Don’t Worry was officially released on February 25th. It is now available to stream on Spotify.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

LA rocker Abductees feels that tragic pain on visuals for ‘Paris With A Broken Heart’

Posted on 2 February 2022

As he feels like he is floating around in a nightmare after fumbling around the streets as he has just been mentally crushed by someone who he really cared greatly for, Abductees mimes his way all over the city that is so full of romance that it is bound to make a single person sad on ‘Paris With A Broken Heart‘.

Abductees is a Los Angeles, California-based indie rock act that was formed by Ando who has dealt with the loss of former bandmates as he surges on as a solo artist now.

”Couples kissed and gazed at each other as our protagonist sat alone on the riverbank and poured his daft little heart out.” ~ Abductees

Formally in the business-metal band, Hostile Takeover, Abductees shows us his ravaged soul on an honest video that delves into the sensations of regret and soul-searching after being cruelly left on the sidewalk by your ex.

‘Paris With A Broken Heart‘ from the Los Angeles, California indie-rock artist Abductees, is a full-paced single with electric guitar riffs that has you listening closely, as we feel the passionate vocals of a man who was madly in love but is now alone. Sung with a moving intensity, this is a vital song for all those who have felt the realness that comes with your path being flipped over like a dustbin on a windy day.

Figuring out what went wrong can twist your mind for ages, as you then move into the all-important healing process that is key to getting your heart back on track to love fully again.

See this new music video on YouTube and check out the IG page for more news.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen