SAREYA just released a fun uptempo track Hiding Place. She released two singles last year which were more chill but her newer batch are more playful that shows a more brighter side of the Canadian singer – songwriter. She says, “I want my music to speak to people. I want to create a wide variety of music that anyone can relate to, no matter what age they are or what state of mind they’re in. I want my music to convey many different messages because life is complicated and creates different struggles for everyone. I want to express my heartbreak, life battles, what I’ve witnessed, seen and experienced through music in hopes that others find comfort in knowing that there is someone out there that feels the same as they do.”

If you like The Weeknd and The Neighbourhood then give CatchTwentyTwo a try. He produces everything himself and got woke when he saw Michael Jackson perform Billy Jean on Youtube. I had the same experience. Moreover, I love his quote, “listen to people, listen to criticism as well as the good words, treat them the same, compare and contrast and how you can make your next idea better”. Give Won’t Wait Anymore a stream.

World traveler and singer-songwriter River Iris released the uptempo electro pop track So Tempting. She was born in Japan and attended schools in South Carolina and California. While most ask if it was a difficult transition, River responds, “Overall, it sparked an appreciation for change in me that furthered my enchantment with the creative process, a place where I am free to be childlike and playful.” Give it a listen.

Up and comer Marana Blake released a new single Fun For The Summer. It’s very reminiscent of her debut single California Waves – atmospheric and trancey. Think Lana Day Rey meets Radiohead. Although she may be musically inspired by Del Rey do you really want to know how she feels about her? Find her post on Instagram and read her long tirade about singer. The singer songwriter was born in Chicago before venturing Southwest.

Kings favorite Lee Cole and the heartbreak track I Don’t Wanna Wait popped on South Africa’s on Spotify’s Viral 50. Spending time between NY and South Africa, the singer-songwriter wrote and recorded the track last summer, shot the video in NJ, and released the track in Feb. The song which is climbing to 200k Spotify streams found itself on thousands of personalized playlists while landing on Apple’s Heartbreak Pop Playlist. I think we are going to see a resurgence in melancholic and heartbreak songs. Lewis Capaldi’s mega hit Someone You Loved exceeded a 1 billion streams.