“Entropic Cycle” swirls into the room like a cold draft from a door you didn’t realize was open, bringing with it the uncanny feeling that something in the atmosphere just shifted.
ИΞOlicious, the 18 year old avant-pop experimenter from Glendale is already known for making music that feels like emotional weather, but this new single pushes that instinct into a sharper, stranger and much more focused form. This is the sound of someone willingly stepping into the mess and discovering something almost comforting inside the chaos.
Built on stacked panned violin recordings that bloom into something cosmic, the production moves like a breathing organism.
The track rises with star lit synths and falls into verses that feel raw enough to bruise, while airplane like textures buzz underneath as if the whole thing is in motion even when you’re still.
If there is a thesis to “Entropic Cycle,” it’s hidden in the contrast. In the push and pull, the optimism and dread, the night and the thin glow of the approaching morning. ИΞOlicious has created a pop track that behaves more like a dream or maybe a recurring thought you can’t shake.
What makes the song though, is its sincerity. For all the glitchy shimmer and lunar strangeness, there’s a core belief running through it: that everything matters. Even the parts that feel like static. Even the parts we wish we could fast forward through.
You can hear this philosophy in the way the track lifts, breaks and reforms itself – in the entropy and rebirth stitched together not as a contradiction but as the natural order of things. It’s the kind of music that feels like it was made at 3 a.m. not because the artist had to but because the night is the only time when these thoughts feel safe enough to surface.
“Entropic Cycle” is the opening chapter of the upcoming album LΞT IT BΞ ИIGHT, and ИΞOlicious is quietly setting the stage for something bigger – something conceptual, personal and defiantly experimental.
This isn’t just another debut single trying to get your attention. It’s a signal flare from a new, weird and wonderful corner of the underground.
“Comeback Morning” doesn’t beg for your attention. It doesn’t try to dazzle with clever production tricks or polished perfection. It feels more like that quiet, electric moment of survival.
MASSEY is not your typical frontman. He is more of a conjurer, someone who pulls whole arrangements out of thin air with nothing but his voice.
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And the stellar line up of musicians on this one is no joke. Charlie Wooton’s bassline has weight, Oravetz and Groover on guitar keep it lean and expressive, and Doug Belote’s drums give the whole track its steady heartbeat. Then there is Lemmler’s Hammond organ – warm, wide and grounding and the 504 Horns who elevate it even further.
But more than any single performance, what sticks is the overall vibe.
“Comeback Morning” very much sounds like it was built on real trust between players, and on MASSEY’s belief in second chances. That message that “The comeback is always sweeter,” a phrase borrowed from his father, is the kind of line you believe because you can hear that MASSEY does.
It’s a big hearted, soul driven reminder that even after the darkest nights, the light still shows up and sometimes its in a song.
About MASSEY
MASSEY showed up like a spark — fully formed, voice first — when producer JoeBaby Michaels caught wind of something wild, soulful and unmistakably original.
At the center of it all is MASSEY who sings, hums, whistles and scats every idea into being. Think James Brown if he built the bones of the song from the air.
There’s something visceral about the way MASSEY approaches music. Songs begin as voice memos — grooves and hooks born of walks, dreams, gut feelings — and get fleshed out by a tight circle of trusted collaborators, especially his guitarist and writing partner Peter Oravetz. The result is music that feels lived in but alive, rooted in New Orleans funk and soul, laced with rock grit and retro R&B swing.
In just a handful of releases, MASSEY has already made noise. His first few singles have racked up over 600,000 views collectively, with each new track carving out more of his singular identity.
With his debut album Reason For Being dropping soon and a slate of live performances kicking off with NOLA JazzFest, MASSEY is stepping fully into the spotlight.
With brand new single “Explode,” Saint Tone delivers a ballad that digs deep into the emotional trenches, conveying a message of healing and release.
Saint Tone is known for his positive and uplifting songs, but the Sarasota based artist slows things down on this more introspective track. The emotional impact is just as hard hitting.
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Built around warm acoustic guitar, gentle piano and subtle atmospheric textures, “Explode” draws listeners into an intimate space of vulnerability. The lyrics are raw and reflective, with lines like “I am here to expose all the bitterness that soils my soul”, striking a chord for anyone burdened by the trials of life and any unresolved pain.
As the song unfolds, it becomes clear that this isn’t just about sadness. It is more about transformation. Saint Tone invites us to confront the darkest corners of ourselves, not to dwell there, but to finally let go.
The repetition of the chorus – “If I don’t let it go, I will explode” – is both a warning and a revelation. The result is a song that is much like a musical exhale, making way for light again after a rough period.
For fans of Sting, Damien Rice or Ben Harper’s more meditative work, “Explode” will feel like home.
It’s a powerful reminder that sometimes the most important journey is an inward one, and one where healing begins with honesty.
About Saint Tone
With over 7,000 performances to his name, Saint Tone delivers an uplifting fusion of pop, rock and country styles. He combines catchy hooks with spiritual affirmations and thought provoking lyrics.
Based in Sarasota, Florida, Tony Saint Tone writes music that is centered on themes of self empowerment, motivation and connectionl. His storytelling and high vibe energy together with empowering messages create a musical exoerience that is both fun and deeply meaningful.
Perfect for anthem seekers, dancers and old souls alike, Saint Tone’s music will make your feet move while also feeding your soul.
In a powerful tribute to Earth Day, singer, harpist and songwriter Kristy Chmura releases a re-imagined version of her song “Wake Up”.This is a heartfelt environmental anthem that brings together music, activism and visual storytelling.
Originally released on her 2018 debut solo album “Stained…Glass Heart”, the song now returns with a fresh cinematic arrangement and a compelling music video that shines a spotlight on the urgency of protecting our planet.
Deeply rooted in her love for nature and her decade-long commitment as a volunteer with her town’s Shade Tree Commission, Kristy’s passion for trees, forests and wildlife pulses through every frame of this video.
Collaborating with world-class musicians Christian Eigner and Niko Stoessl, along with longtime creative partner Damien Musto, Kristy brings new life to “Wake Up” through haunting melodies, stunning visuals and a message that resonates deeply in today’s climate.
In this interview, Kristy shares the story behind the song, the inspiration for the video and the creative process that brought this urgent and moving project to life:
1.Tell us the story of this song, why did you choose to visualize this song specifically inthis way?
The seed for my song “Wake Up” was planted a while ago. I released my original version of “Wake Up” with my longtime creative partner, Damien Musto back in 2018 on my debut solo album, “Stained…Glass Heart”.
I’ve always felt a deep connection to nature, a sense of belonging that resonates in my soul especially whenever I’m surrounded by trees, and I was becoming increasingly worried and distressed by what I would see in the media: the destruction and attacks on our environment, and how greed and thoughtlessness towards the planet hurts us all.
All these things overwhelmed me – the images of deforestation, the oil spills, the sheer disregard for our planet, even seeing things in my own community like clear cutting properties for new construction – I reached a point where the the inner activist in me became ignited. It wasn’t just about the planet; it was a personal ache, a sense of loss. I had to do something, I couldn’t stand by any longer, so I used what I have: my voice.”
“Wake Up” is a call to action to myself and to anyone, reminding us we need to look within ourselves and become more conscious of how our actions affect one another. We’re all part of a giant ecosystem. If we each do something, no matter how big or small, that contributes to solutions and creating health and balance for our environment – that’s a step in the right direction, and we need to keep going in that direction one step at a time. Sometimes that first step is just becoming more self-aware.
This newly reimagined version of “Wake Up” came to be because one summer, the smoke from the Canadian forest fires drifted south, casting a pall over New Jersey. The air hung heavy, and the poor air quality made it challenging to breathe. The sun was a hazy orange disk in the sky, and you could smell the wood burning from hundreds of miles away. Experiencing that broke my heart, thinking of the acres of trees and the extreme impact on the entire ecosystem.
This reignited the pull inside me to want to do something to help, so I turned to my music once again. I reached out to my team of music collaborators—Christian Eigner, Niko Stoessl, and Damien Musto—and told them I had this idea to rearrange my original version of “Wake Up” into something new and bigger, because I felt the song had an important message that needed to be heard. They were all on board, and there was an electric energy between us as we created this more pop/alternative style of “Wake Up”.
I decided to visualize this song in this specific way because I wanted to make the video more about delivering the message and bringing this important global issue about the health of our planet to the spotlight.
2. What was the inspiration behind this new video (visuals, storyline, etc.)?
The inspiration behind this new video came from many things – I like watching documentaries about the environment on Pattrn TV, and I’ve always been incredibly moved by Michael Jackson’s video for “Earth Song.” However, I had to narrow it down and keep my budget in mind, so I chose a source of inspiration from a past experience – a concert I had attended, which was the Live Earth concert organized by Al Gore when he released his documentary, “The Inconvenient Truth.”
That concert was so inspiring, with such an important message raising awareness about climate change, that it has always stuck with me. Melissa Etheridge did a music video for her song that she created for the film, “I Need to Wake Up,” and so I gathered inspiration to create my own version of what they created back then. I decided to try to focus on one climate issue that I feel passionate about, which is our forests, and try to highlight how they are such an important ecosystem that we need for maintaining the health of our planet.
3. What was the process of making the video?
Creating the video was a long process. This video is the culmination of many ideas. It was challenging to create something with such an important message, as there are many different environmental issues warranting attention, so I needed to narrow it down to just one. I didn’t want to be the focus of this video; instead, I wanted the message of the song to be in the spotlight. So I worked with my video team at Sunbeam Productions LLC, and we brainstormed many ideas.
I had a strong vision about gathering many different environmental images and text with different facts to create a story in the form of a mini-documentary, but I still wanted to have shots of me singing interwoven within those images. I researched the text that appears in the video from many different sources, like the Arbor Day Foundation and the Audubon Society, etc. I then put together the text story within the visual story of the images I gathered.
I came up with the idea of projecting all these images onto a large backdrop. We then scouted a location with a cyclorama wall and shot the singing scenes there, and it all worked out perfectly. I have Julia Schnarr and her team at Sunbeam Productions LLC to thank for putting all the pieces of my vision together into this video.
Thomas Michael Link’s“I Can’t Wait for Christmas”feels like it was made for that perfect holiday moment. Maybe, when you’re trimming the tree or sharing a warm drink with someone you love.
The track leans into big band nostalgia with a modern spark, blending jazzy brass, a lively rhythm section, and Link’s smooth baritone for a holiday tune that is fresh, catchy and brimming with the kind of joy that makes you want to hit repeat.
The horns pop, upbeat swing, the drums shuffle, and the bass keeps everything bouncing along, laying the foundation for Link’s charismatic vocal. There is a personal touch too – lines like “Every day is Christmas as long as I can hold you near” take the sentiment beyond the season, making the song as much about love as it is about sleigh bells and snowy nights.
The arrangement is where the magic really happens. Collaborating with Studio Pros, Link crafted a sound that’s as full and rich as your favorite holiday spread. The guitar solo, with its Wes Montgomery-style warmth, is a standout moment, while the female backing vocals, added late in the process, give the track a classic 1940s feel that ties it all together.
Link’s musical journey makes this track feel even more authentic. A self-described blender of music genres, he has spent years pulling together elements of rock, jazz, blues, and pop into his own unique sound.
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“”I Can’t Wait for Christmas” started out as just melody and a chorus and grew from there. I walked around humming it to myself as it grew, and it seemed to organically sprout lyrics inspired by the underlying idea of being in love at Christmas and having that feeling year-round. I was also conceptually inspired by some classic Christmas/holiday songs such as “Baby It’s Cold Outside” and that feeling that you never want the season to end.
He’s not one to stick to formulas, and “I Can’t Wait for Christmas” reflects that spirit of experimentation – it’s a big band tune at heart, with a modern energy that is fresh and inviting.
For fans of Michael Bublé, Harry Connick Jr., or even those old Bing Crosby records, this song has all the makings of a holiday favorite. It’s joyful, romantic, and just the right amount of over the top – a perfect soundtrack to the season’s best moments.
Make sure to save this to your holiday playlists now!
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