Lyrical is an emotional, heartfelt, and simple ballad sung and written by Paul Cafcae. Paul picked up the guitar while studying in Maryland during high school, and that was when he started writing his material and playing in bands across Europe and North America. From then on he moved to Canada and that was when he continued to release new music and tour across the world. The artist’s genre mainly focuses on blending Americana music with expressive imagery.

In contrast to Paul’s previous songs, which are punk-fueled and loud, Lyrical takes a step down to a simple combination of raw vocals and an acoustic guitar. The song starts with a mellow vibe provided by soothing vocals and a repeating fingerpicked guitar riff. As the track reaches the middle, listeners will experience the song gradually becoming louder and more emotional. The fingerpicked guitar is strummed loudly, making it sound distorted. Each line by Paul feels sincere and genuine, forming a connection with audiences through the vocals. Despite its simplicity and minimalistic nature, Lyrical still has that same kind of rebellious theme present in the artist’s songs. It specializes in visualizing and painting a canvas through words and creating a narrative through the imagery brought about by Paul’s vulnerable and artistic vision.

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Lives Like Skyscrapers is a band based in Ontario, Ottawa, Canada made up of seven members and taking influences from multiple genres such as indie rock, shoegaze, and folk. Their music is unique and rich with numerous instruments. The band consists of Ryan Neeb as the lead singer-songwriter, Derek Evers on the guitars, Scott Addams on the bass, Carl Welch as the drummer, Ryan Hough as a violinist and guitarist, Rob Snasdell-Taylor as a multi-instrumentalist and Brent Smith on the banjo. The band’s debut album, At Dawn We Said Goodnight,  contains songs recorded for over two years. 

The first track, Stepping Out, is a beautiful song filled with vibrant sounds and soothing tunes. The song also takes influence from americana and chamber pop, which is apparent from the orchestral instruments such as the strings, keys, and violin. The track starts with a drum intro and the instruments, including clean electric and acoustic guitars in the foreground, small hints of synth, and strings in the background, solidified by the bass and drums. The song emphasizes the melody of the instruments, hooking listeners in with the electric guitar licks and the straightforward explosive acoustic guitar and banjo rhythm backed up by the percussion. As the song nears its end, the tempo slows down and gradually picks up leading to a satisfying conclusion. Overall, the song effectively uses many instruments layered on each other and detailed to create a unique soundscape that feels like a slow coming-of-age as you step out toward life.

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The Falling (432Hz) is a bright and energetic rock song with catchy melodies and innovative use of various instruments. This track consists of grungy guitars, loud percussion, and an all-around solid rhythm. Based in New York, Autorub creates tunes with a great mix of modern and classic sounds, led by Michael Corn, a former member of post-grunge bands and a multi-instrumentalist. Corn began recording these songs as a solo project, and has even composed music, Wahlburgers, and Duck Dynasty. He continues to write for popular TV shows such as Pawn Stars with catchy, relevant, and simply fun songs.

Autorob’s latest release focuses on relevant societal issues, such as politics and questionable interests. With clever wording and a catchy tune, the band can produce a hit track carrying important messages for listeners to reflect on. The song begins with a simple riff from a distorted guitar with clean vocals, as the rest of the instruments such as the percussions and the bass kick in, a reverb effect is added to the singing. This is repeated throughout the song, hooking listeners into the track’s melody and emphasizing the feeling of falling further into an inescapable abyss. The distorted guitars give the song a rebellious vibe, and the overall rhythm of the music creates a fun and catchy rock song. The song concludes with a final hook and bridge closing the song in a halt. 

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GoldenSide is an award-winning international music project formed by two Venezuelan-Spanish musicians: Aaron Marfil (artistically known as ASMA) and Carlos Dalton. Their hit single, Mis Demonios, features a collaboration with Boston Rex to reinterpret one of their tracks, Demons. The track’s title directly translates to “My Demons,” corresponding to the song as a Spanish version of the original. The song delves into the indietronica genre, blending indie pop with modern elements such as electronic drums and bass lines. 

The main difference between Mis Demonios and the original track Demons is Boston Rex’s emotional vocals during the second verse. These Spanish lyrics enhance the song, turning it more vibrant and hopeful towards the end. Mis Demonios’ is a song meant for people who struggle with internal demons and personal battles, creating a message of yearning during hardship. Modern pop elements such as the electronic bass and percussion create the song’s unique electronic pop soundscape, using vibrant and airy sounds and adding a thick layer to the sound’s overall structure. ASMA primarily takes charge as the creative mind behind all the songs, writing catchy and dynamic lyrics that are memorable with each line. Carlos Dalton, on the other hand, provides a more technical aspect and serves as the lead guitarist for the duo. Overall, Mis Demonios is a chill song with a deeper theme, enhanced by the Spanish vocals provided by ASMA and Boston Rex.

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