Selma Juhran’s “Sharp Teeth, Soft Fur” follows the pull toward someone who might be dangerous, even when the warning signs are clear. Tall grass, a high sun, no escape. The two figures stand eye to eye, and the speaker has…
The Rabbitts’ “When I Met You…” looks back on a relationship that has lasted long enough to change the people inside it. Written by Lucy May and Odhran Linsey. It draws on their history together, from the beginning of their…
Silver Omen’s “MESH” is a sweaty club track built around sex, style, and the rush of getting close to someone on the dance floor. The opening comes in short bursts: hands, sweat, a whisper, a grip on the back of…
Diver Through’s “It’s The Sky” takes a phrase about a changing climate and gives it room to suggest something larger. The idea began with an article about clear-air turbulence increasing as the climate changes, and the unsettling answer to the…
Slight Light’s “Ordinary” looks at the years spent chasing an artistic ambition and the life that keeps moving in the meantime. They sit in a basement, drawing up a master plan, while crumpled pages pile up in the waste bin.…
Lauren Minear’s “Autumn Leaves” looks at the life a woman might have had and the family she chose instead. She wonders if she waited too long to pursue music, watching autumn leaves fall as another season passes. The question comes…
SP’s “Spirit World” is a breakneck punk song with a deathly invitation at its center. “I will shepherd your soul into the afterlife with me” arrives without warning, backed by a train-like snare and aggressive guitar. The song wastes no…
Suburban Yellow’s “Yesteryears” looks back on years spent searching for meaning in the wrong places. The image of stars drifting through deep blue gives that past a sense of distance, while “We’re all flying high with sunken eyes” captures the…
Unwed Sailor’s “Don’t Let Go (Bundy K. Brown Mix)” turns the band’s melodic post-rock into a hazy electronic piece. Bundy K. Brown works with the guitars, bass, and auxiliary percussion, bringing them into a mix that leans toward shoegaze and…
Letters of Acceptance’s “Don’t Forget to Try to Be Happy” takes a familiar piece of advice and leaves its meaning open. Trying to be happy can sound like a kind reminder or another demand to get your life together. The…