Angelina’s Corner: Roundup
Words by Angelina Singer
This bright, energetic rock track features some impressive guitar licks and strong vocals to carry the tune. It’s a focus on true love and committing to one person forever - a beautiful recollection of falling in love. I also love the sonic dynamics, key change, and the way it grows with each verse and chorus. Listen to this song for a feel-good happily-ever-after to your life’s story. Even if you’re still waiting for love to find you, this song is a great soundtrack to one of life’s greatest adventures.
Drew Harakal
This laid-back, acoustic guitar track is so dreamlike and relaxing. It’s another love song, but it leaves plenty of room for your own self-reflection and growth throughout the track. Listen to this one with a cozy blanket and a cozy beverage for best results as you find yourself on your own journey with love and longing.
This beautiful track, perfect for fans of Citizen or Movements, has so much heart and strong vocals. I especially love the arpeggiated guitar work and the overall atmosphere created by the layering of instruments and vocals. It changes a lot dynamically in the second verse, which I found super inventive and satisfying to listen to. The metaphor of the garden and hydrangeas being sort of a vehicle for finding love is also so well-written.
Hold Me Now by Thin as Memories
Another acoustic track that’s ready to dazzle your ears and put you in your feels, “Hold Me Now” is one you won’t want to miss. With sparkling guitar articulations and relaxed vocal harmonies, it’s a beautiful love song you can listen to while curling up with someone special to you. Enjoy this on a cozy, chilly evening for a memory you won’t soon forget.
This one gets the award for the best storytelling and dynamics this week. A typical love story unfolding between two people from different tax brackets and disapproving parents, it’s something you’ll be rooting for from start to finish. With big drum fills and anthemic choruses that you’ll want to blast out the nearest window, you’ll have plenty to listen to. It’s a beautiful sentiment about what it feels like to be young and in love.