Angelina’s Corner: Roundup
Words by Angelina Singer
Could’ve Said Goodbye by Nick Calderwood
This song is all about the sadness after a relationship ends, but there’s a good bit of hopefulness mixed in as well. With the typical country vibes front and center, the vocals really shine alongside the poetic nature of the lyrics: “just a letter on your pillow / could’ve written it in the sky / I knew you had to go but you could’ve said goodbye”. For comfort after loss, let yourself sink into this relatable song that will remind you that feeling emotion is human.
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Say What You Want by Gina Larner
With a fresh approach to rock and folk music comes Gina Larner onto the scene with her latest track. It’s equal parts emotional and edgy, with shred-worthy guitar added into the mix. If you’re someone who’s a little quirky looking for a song that feels like something you wish you wrote about a past relationship, this song will be just the thing. Let the smooth rock vibes wash over you alongside the emotional vocals that harken back to a simpler time. And don’t forget to vibe extra hard with that staccato bridge section that will hit you where you least expect it.
Where Phil Collins meets Coldplay, you get this song by Tyrone Bayliss. With bright vocals reminiscing about meeting someone you were always meant to be with, this song hits all the right notes. Ambient piano notes float around poetic lyrics, like “I didn’t wanna fight it / it’s already decided” when talking about a new lover. Let this relaxing track transport you somewhere new as you think about the person in your life that feels just like home.
Gina Larner
Looking for your next late-summer earworm? This song is just the ticket. With happy call-outs to great weather layered in between well-written lead guitar riffs, you’ll be rolling down your windows in no time. Bonus points for the cute sheep on the single art that really sets the tone as you reflect on life and all the wonderful things that you can be grateful for.
This ambient track is powerfully positive, with a danceable beat and fun lyrics all about being in love and accepting a person the way they are. For anyone who’s in love or a hopeless romantic, they’ll enjoy this song with imaginative lyrics like “I’m caught on you / like a man on the moon”. Listen to this for an instant mood boost - we promise, it works.