Three new pop rock tracks that will have you ready to head out to a show

Jacob on the Moon – “Swimming in Your World”
-There’s something about the chill groove of this track that won me over right away. The vocal sits right in the pocket, allowing the listener to follow the lyrics but not fully being hit in the face with it. The production on this one feels really comfortable, perfect for a summer playlist for sure. Also, there’s just the right amount of flirtiness in the lyrics to make it good, but not over the top. The image that comes to mind is the perfect amount of lime juice to make a Corona taste better. The song itself is good, but the vibes of the lyrics just give it that extra hint of flavor that makes you want to… take a dip with that special someone. I adore this.

Madison Lorae – “The Worst Thing That Happened Is Nothing”
-Okay before you even hear the vocalist on this track, you’ll feel this epic pop rock buildup that reminds me a lot of Coldplay. I was totally taken by the song, but then it shifts gears and there’s this Maggie Rogers-esque vocal that stole my heart all over again. I wasn’t even a minute into the song saying “YES YES YES!” I still feel that way, even after several listens. I appreciate that it feels like a few songs in one, but in a cohesive and rewarding way. The instrumental breaks are well placed, giving the listener a chance to sort of “catch your breath” before diving into another lyrically rich section. The underlying sentiment is about feeling a failed relationship because the two people are still finding themselves. It’s emotionally rich and deeply rewarding. It’s funny I was going to say this reminds me of romance in your early 20s, but… the more I think on it, I think it’s romance all the time. “I don’t wanna let you down” is as true for me as it was 20 years ago.

The Honesty – “Become What You Hate”
-If you’re a fan of pop punk, you’ll dig this track a lot. I think my go-to comp for a band like this is usually Sum41 or Blink-182. It’s just a sound that connects deep inside my spirit; these power chords and great vocal harmonies had their hey-day in the early 2000s, but it’s a sound I just can’t quit. I appreciate that The Honesty are keeping the sound alive with a fresh new track. The lyrical concept is powerful too, as we all know those friends who lambast the a certain way of being, yet they end up turning into that. It’s a great jam and feels like one that would be fun to sing along in the pit with a bunch of other sweaty pop punk kids. We used to call them scene kids… do you all still say that? What a great tune!

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