 |
| Photography by Fischy Media |
Sam Paige begins a powerful new chapter with her beautifully vulnerable single, “SKIN.” Combining subtle country textures with polished pop influences, the song explores the ongoing, raw journey of learning to love yourself in a world that often makes it feel impossible.
It opens with a swirling guitar line that feels like a thought taking shape, quickly pulling listeners into its diary-like honesty. Lines such as, “I’ve put on a couple faces, but none that felt like mine,” capture the quiet ache of trying to fit into expectations that were never meant for you. Paige’s tender yet unflinching delivery makes the song feel deeply personal, as if reading straight from her journal.
When the chorus hits, it lands with emotional weight and universal relatability as Paige asks herself the same question so many struggle with daily: “What’s it gonna take to love me as I am?” It’s a moment of self-interrogation that feels brave, necessary, and deeply human. Fresh yet familiar, “SKIN” is modern country-pop wrapped in nostalgia and self-reflection — a reminder that self-love isn’t instant, but it’s worth fighting for.
A former poet-turned-performer, Paige draws inspiration from Taylor Swift and Kelly Clarkson, crafting lyrics that are emotional, accessible, and deeply personal. She has trained with The Voice vocal coach Coreen Sheehan, performed at Carnegie Hall, and appeared on NBC’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade with Corbin Bleu. Her past releases have been featured on major media outlets and on several editorial playlists. With “SKIN,” Paige continues to assert her identity and invites listeners to do the same.
============================================================================
 |
| Photo - Meesterwerk |
Electronic/live band Tinlicker, now a NL/UK trio with Hero Baldwin joining Jordi and Micha, dish out a third foretaste of their forthcoming fourth album due early 2026. A high-energy homage to their teen music faves, single "Reborn" is out now on Remember the Future/[PIAS] Électronique.
"Music can be a reflection of the era you grow up in. You fall in love with the soundscape of your teens and drag that feeling with you, because during this period you experience so many new adventures. 'Reborn' is an homage to the early sounds that shaped us as teenagers, as it is an era in music we hold close to our hearts." – Tinlicker
Tinlicker’s signature music vocabulary includes melodic elements, live instruments, soulful vocals, evocative lyrics, heart-felt indie guitar and orchestral strands, beautifully crafted into music both danceable and emotional, adorded worldwide via live performances to thousands and over a billion streams.
New instrumental single "Reborn" focuses on celebrating late 90s/early 00s trance with rippling arps, melodic synth chords, and staccato stuttering stab patterns as main theme, along with fast, uncompromising beats and urgent swoops and sirens. Ideal for warming dance floors, along with the euphoric nostalgia of ‘those’ long heart-felt synth chords.
============================================================================
Tsunami Bombs - Things Aren't Going Well. / Hammerbombs - Phases.
Rad Girlfriend Records releases a split between Tsunami Bombs and Hammerbombs, titled Bombs Away!, on December 26.
"This split 7" brings together East Bay veterans Tsunami Bomb and Oakland’s The Hammerbombs," says Josh Goldman of Rad Girlfriend Records. "Side A features Tsunami Bomb delivering the tight, hook-driven sound that helped cement their place in the East Bay punk scene. Their tracks highlight the melodic edge and direct songwriting that made them a key part of California’s punk rock explosion in the '90s and the broader wave of Bay Area punk.
"Side B shifts to The Hammerbombs, representing Oakland’s strong DIY spirit," Goldman adds. "Their contribution is straightforward, energetic, and rooted in the self-made approach that defines the band. Their tracks capture the raw, honest style that has made The Hammerbombs a reliable force in the local underground. This split EP pairs two bands connected by geography, community, and a shared commitment to accessible, grassroots punk. it stands as a concise document of East Bay tradition meeting Oakland DIY momentum."
No comments:
Post a Comment