Singer-songwriter Taylor Grey has released her captivating new album Twilight Hour, available on all music streaming platforms, which includes recent standout singles “Idiot” and “Ever Knew Me.” The indie pop songstress’ latest album is a deeply personal body of work that explores her experiences with heartbreak, self-discovery, and complex relationships. Audiences have gotten a taste of these subjects throughout the past months with the recent singles alongside the accompanying music video for “Idiot” which brought back nostalgic vibes of the 2000’s. 

Creating an immediate impression on the release, the focus track “How The Story Goes” radiates with an extremely catchy melody bolstered by Grey’s vocal performance. As one of the most fun and up-beat songs on the album, it is about being completely wrapped up in the excitement of a new relationship despite the fact that in the back of her head she knows, “‘nothing lasts forever.” The wistfulness portrayed in “How The Story Goes” will have you wanting to cherish the moment. 

Every song on the album tells a different story, and grappling with those harsh emotions while trying to move forward. This is perfectly captured on the track “Who Am I?” which features a sweet melody combined with soft and comforting vocals. Hard hitting lyrics such as “But I let you take my habits and parts of me that weren’t yours to lose” do an impressive job.

“Forest Fires” is a deeply emotional track that features intense soul-searching. The ethereal vocals combined with the repetition of lyrics such as “Just a mirror of what everybody wants, Who am I when the curtain’s drawn?” create a haunting musical dichotomy that expresses growth and recovery from depression. The thoughtfulness present on this track is one of the moments where Grey truly shines. Another standout on the album is the song “8 Whole Years, ” which examines how friendship breakups can cut just as deep, it not even more so than romantic breakups. The track perfectly captures the bittersweetness of fond memories mixed with the knowledge that things will never be the same. As she reflects lyrically, “falling fast from the pedestal, now you condescend. Wasted 8 whole years when I couldn’t pay your dividends,” the song is an ode to how a friend can toss you aside when they realize the social status that you do not have.

“Smoke You Out” is a track specifically inspired by the poem,”From the Antique,” by 19th century poet Christina Rossetti and “The Awakening” a book by Kate Chopin – both literary works that inspired Grey’s journey with feminism. This is a hopeful melody, despite some heavy topics as it addresses attempting to escape the weight of the patriarchy while acknowledging its omnipresence. “Breathe me in and smoke you out,” highlights Grey through her voice, as she is figuring out who she is and rids herself of internalized misogyny and a life script that was given to her.

The pleasant melodies leave listeners inspired despite any of the sensitivities that are present. Taylor Grey’s Twilight Hour is an atmospheric and emotional ride that has something to offer everyone whether they are dealing with heartbreak, friendships gone awry, or just trying to find themselves. Be sure to listen to Twilight Hour on your digital platform of choice today.

‘Twilight Hour’ Tracklist

1. Twilight Hour (the Beginning)
2. Ever Knew Me
3. Idiot
4. Forest Fires
5. Who Am I?
6. How The Story Goes
7. First Plane Home
8. 8 Whole Years
9. When Will You Fall
10. Smoke You Out

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ABOUT TAYLOR GREYTaylor Grey is an American songwriter and performer who started creating a name for herself in the music scene in 2016. A Northern California native, Taylor is a prolific recording artist navigating today’s contemporary Pop landscape with an air of authenticity mixed with a natural vulnerability. Combined with her pop career, she’s a recent graduate of  Stanford University. Her astonishing work ethic has produced a balanced student-work mentality, making her an inspiration to many young aspiring artists who are determined to pursue an education and be involved in music. With over a million streams on Spotify alone, the 21-year-old is poised to take her career to the next level,  as a signed artist with Kobalt Music Group.

With a talent for songcraft, a versatility as a vocalist and composer and a natural, easy charm as a performer, Edmonton’s Steven Sware is poised to become a recording artist and pop music stylist of note in the very near future. For Sware, it is the start of something special, and something that will be as rewarding and fulfilling for him, as it is for all who get to hear his music. 

“New Romantics” is a cynical song about naive young lust, mistaken for love. At a young age any type of connection can feel like true and utter love. Although it can be toxic and sex fuelled, the slight hope of this type of relationship turning into something more masks the obvious imperfections.  Cynically labeling any relationship as “New Romantics” because no one else has, understands or supports your “love” pulls your mind deeper into this rabbit hole. 

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London-based multi-instrumentalist, artist, and producer, Sylvie, has quickly turned heads with their poignant lyricism, innovative production, and what would seem to be effortlessly executed vocal gymnastics.

“We should up the dose and keep the girl’s mouth shut, let’s all raise a toast until she’s all fired up,” sings the sharp tongued songwriter on her new single. After being put back onto antidepressant medication, “Dull The Shimmer” describes the numbness Sylvie felt, pointing out the irony of a “happy pill” being a bitter pill to swallow.

Sylvie will debut Particles of Paranoia this fall, featuring exquisitely layered vocals, ethereal vocoders, and moments that seamlessly blend from chaotic to delicate. The entirely self-written and self-produced EP reflects themes of coming of age, breaking cycles, and portrays unflinchingly honest experiences with mental illness and mental health services that speak to the depth of Sylvie’s artistry.

Based in Toronto, Sunshine Makers are an original R&B/neo-soul/hip-hop band. Their empathetic and warm new song, “Got To Be Good” is a mix of modern and classic, featuring Halifax musician, Aquakultre. Producer Ben Fox and Brent Jackson of Sunshine Makers felt that it gives a nod to the old Motown greats while keeping up with current R&B sounds. 

The opening lyrics for “Got To Be Good” starts off by stating “We’ve got to bring some loving here today for our friend Marvin Gaye who’d say what’s going on.”It’s a nod to Marvin Gaye and his message in the classic track “What’s Going On.” Love is what the world needs and Sunshine Makers want to remind people through their music that the message is just as relevant today as it was back in 1971. 

“I feel sensitive to the world and often struggle with staying optimistic about our current state,” says Jackson. “I feel comfort and yet sadness to think a person like Marvin experienced feeling the same way 50 years ago. I feel it’s my part as a songwriter to keep pushing a message of love and hope for our planet.”

Sam Casey’s songs detail experiences with toxic relationships, struggles with mental illness, and the relatable feeling of life slipping in and out of control.

The Toronto-based artist teamed up with David Park, Martha and the Muffins, Mike Schlosser, and Alex Exists to deliver her New Company EP. Featuring two original songs and remixes of “New Company,” she was inspired by the realization that the fling she had been putting time, energy and real emotion into for months was never going to become a relationship.

Yutao never quite felt complete in his home country of China. He always longed for ideals he felt were embodied by Western culture. When he came to the United States as a student, he tried to stay true to his Eastern culture by fusing it with the Western traditions he was adopting. Slowly, the pair of seemingly very different ideals melded into a personal outlook for Yutao reflected in his delicately gorgeous, electro-pop.

Yutao felt music in his body before he created it. He came up as a break-dancer, but was sidelined for two years after an injury. Upon healing, he realized his moves weren’t as on-point as they were before the injury, and he longed for a fresh creative outlet. During this time, he started hearing and feeling hip-hop, R&B, and EDM in a new way. “The rhythms of this music gave me a rush—like the same sensation I had when I first started breakdancing,” he says.

He recently released his lo-fi bedroom pop single “Sensation.” The song is soft, delicate, and chill. His voice is hypnotic and mystical. When the chorus hits and the beat becomes pronounced, you physically sink into the song. Lyrically, he sings about embracing new love while being fully aware that it won’t last. It swirls and dazzles upon each listen.

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“I live and create in a limbo state. Both Eastern and Western perspectives have shaped me, and, while I see the value in both outlooks, I feel a dissonance inside,” Yutao shares. “If I draw a circle between East and West, I live in the center, but, through creating music, I have found a home.”

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