Astrid Ortega

It’s easy to have a complicated relationship with the place you were born. On one hand, it’s comforting to go home while on the other hand you grow into a different person while you’re  away. Mae Mae sums up this struggle in the warm indie pop tune “Peach”. The Orange County-based, but Georgia-born songwriter created the track to sort out her feelings on growing up in the South. The accompanying music video shows a barren field with Mae Mae dancing around, straw hat dangling from her neck.

Welcome to the summer of nostalgia! Chris Noah is back after a short hiatus with a track to happy-go-lucky track to listen to all summer long. “sunboy” opens up with an intoxicating synth lick. Cue boomy 80s inspired drums and the track quickly comes together. “sunboy” isn’t just an upbeat pop anthem, it’s a personal thank you note from Noah. After over a year away from music, Noah was inspired by “the relationships that overcome personal shortcomings and self-destructive habits.

By Sharon Lazo, Astrid Ortega & Lannan Ruiz Like a bright summer day full of anticipation, “Mutual” brings a fun thrill to the daytime. Coming from suburban Glasgow, Alex Amor releases the track from her project Summer is sweet with you. The project coincides with a series of debut live shows in Bristol, Nottingham, and liverpool. In “Mutual”, the Scottish musician expresses that life is too short to play it safe.