Memories, present, and future that are vividly reproduced. A medium pop tune unique to Coba-U where the sweet and sour world spreads colorfully

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鮮やかに再生される思い出・現在・未来。甘酸っぱい世界がカラフルに広がるCoba-Uならではのミディアムポップチューン

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Internationally acclaimed singer, songwriter and musical artist I Used To Be Sam (aka Annie Goodchild) shares their most poignant single to date – ‘Seamstress’, out on 20 April. The track is taken from the artist’s upcoming self-titled debut EP under their new creative moniker, set for release on 14 June.

(pronouns: she / they)

Growing up, I Used To Be Sam always knew that they had been transracially adopted (the term for when a child is adopted by parents of a different race). “I remember fighting with my mom and saying how could you name me Annie after the most famous orphan of all time?!”, referencing the infamous Broadway musical. Looking back on aspects of their childhood, “I was trying to figure out why so much of what made me different from my family was erased.” Since they can remember, they have always wanted to track down their birth family. After taking a DNA test the artist finally matched with a first cousin who helped Goodchild to track down her biological father. Before being adopted, she learned, she used to be named Samantha.

Usually a guarded person, I Used To Be Sam opened up to a producer on a gruelling five-day run of writing sessions in Berlin – she spoke candidly about connecting with her birth father for the first time, and the agony of trying to reunite with her biological mother. Her attempts to reconnect with her birth mother were met by repudiation, leaving her feeling as if she was her “dirty secret and a mark of shame”. Thus, the song ‘Seamstress’ was born; written for and about Goodchild’s biological mother.

Speaking of the track, I Used To Be Sam says, “I knew going into this process that one of the songs on this initial EP would be about my birth mother. Although there is so much more I want to say to her, and so much more I need to explore for myself, this is the song that needed to come first. Like the rest of the EP, I wrote Seamstress in the small bedroom studio of Novaa, the producer I’ve collaborated with for this whole project. We sat on the floor and talked and laughed, and slowly and naturally I began to talk about this very specific hurt that has been my companion throughout life – the rejection and re-rejection of my birth mother.

I’ve spent my life wondering about so much. Does she think about me? Can she remember my face? Do I look like her? Does she want to see me and meet me as much as I want to meet her? I got my answer and although it’s not what I wanted, “at least now I know”. As I said those words out loud the lyrics to the chorus were born. Our friend Andres Vey was in town and I had written with him before so we invited him to come hang out and just see what came about. Everything else happened really organically and by the end of the day the three of us were singing around a microphone together in unison. Writing the song felt sad, but it also felt right.”

At the beginning of the sprawling and folk-influenced track (which also references Nathaniel Hawthorne’s story of shame and redemption The Scarlet Letter) the voice that opens the song is Goodchild’s own daughter. “I wanted to physically put my body in the music, almost as proof of my existence that was being denied,” they say. “I wanted to have proof that I’m not repeating the pattern. It felt healing in some ways.”

Previously known for her work as Annie Goodchild and as a featured singer in the musical collective Postmodern Jukebox, I Used To Be Sam steps into a complex journey of transracial adoption and self-discovery on their new EP ‘I Used to Be Sam’ – an explorative new collection of deeply personal, cinematic, left-field pop, all wrapped up in the singers distinctively illustrious voice. The first of many chapters for I Used To Be Sam, it’s the mark of the artist making the bravest, freest and most confronting music of their prolific career.

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Today, the LA-based singer-songwriter and producer Francisco Martin has released the music video for “Nobody Listens To Me,” the lead single from his debut EP ‘Manic,’ out July 22nd. An exhilarating anthem, brimming with dreamy electro-pop ambience, angry and angular guitars, pounding beats, and get-it-off-your-chest songwriting, the video finds Martin railing against a suffocating environment, using his music to break free from outside pressures and constraints. The video was directed by Alexey Figurov.

“’Nobody Listens To Me!’ is an anthem for people who feel like they’re lesser than,” Francisco says. “Validation and acceptance is something our generation struggles with, and I wanted to showcase that in the new music video.”

After his first-ever tour, and a clutch of well-received singles, Francisco realized he had an all-consuming yearning to be his authentic self in his music. To that end, he worked feverishly in his apartment at all hours of the night while facing complaints from the neighbors. He now emerges with his first true artistic statement, the 6-song ‘Manic’ EP, a bold collection of emotionally-raw pop-rock.

Francisco’s dreamy falsetto, and robust belting are present throughout ‘Manic,’ but the songs themselves represent a new era of liberated creativity. The release bursts with dynamic musicality – stately balladry, cathartic, grungy aggression, catchy EDM, and moments of soulful serenity. Throughout the EP, Francisco bravely shares personal reflections on mental health, relationships, angst, and human disconnection in the age of connection. “This EP is close to my heart. I know it’s a risky move, but this is my truth. As long as I am an artist, I will continue to push the limits,” he says.

“I am not afraid to share what is in my heart with brash honesty,” Francisco says. “I want to push boundaries. People see one version of me, and I want them to see all of me. I am ready to come out of my shell as an artist and show who I really am as a person.”

Before the recording session for “Nobody Listens To Me,” Francisco was feeling down about his music, and even considered canceling. His co-producer, Nick, rallied him into being creative, and the pair channeled his emotions into song. “It’s easy to feel like what you do doesn’t matter and people don’t take you seriously, but making this song helped me get out of a bad headspace. I hope when people hear it, it does the same for them,” he says.

Francisco first shot to fame with American Idol season 18 in 2020 where he placed Top 5. From there, he quickly released a few singles before embarking on a fall coast-to-coast tour. His heart-on-sleeve soulful pop has garnered favorable comparisons to songwriter artists such as James Bay, John Mayer, Maggie Rogers, and Ed Sheeran. To date, Francisco has released several hit singles, including “Swollen,” which has amassed close to 8 million streams across all DSPS (6 million on Spotify). Francisco’s previous single “IF U NEED ME,” premiered on PopMatters.

Francisco was born and raised in the Bay Area into a musically fertile household. His father was a fan of rock bands, his mother favored singer-songwriters, and his brother loved soul music. At the age of 9, Francisco started singing and playing drums before going onto master guitar, piano, and several additional instruments. In high school, Francisco became enamored with self-producing renditions of his favorite songs, and posting those on SoundCloud where he became a buzzed-about local artist.

‘Manic’ was made during a three-month pause after he was thrust in the public eye, and he finally had a chance to gather his thoughts as an artist. It was created by Francisco and his co-producer/good friend Nick Sarpa in Francisco’s apartment studio setup. The sleekly sensual EP is lavished with electro-textures, rugged beats, crystalline piano, ultra-catchy pop hooks, sexy pop, and moments of yell-in-the-deep-valley catharsis.

It’s been a transformative journey of reclamation for Francisco as he unapologetically shares his true artistic self with the milestone release ‘Manic.’ The EP is raw, relatable, and, most importantly, real. Francisco says: “This EP is something I cherish—I found my path with this one.”

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This year, Greenpeace invited Novo Amor to spend three weeks with them in Antarctica.

Surrounded by ice sheets and animals like whales, seals and penguins, Novo Amor performs his song State Lines to raise awareness for ocean protection.

With this action, we are urging world leaders to agree on a strong Global Ocean Treaty which will help to protect at least 30% of our oceans by 2030 through a network of marine sanctuaries.

Nearly 5 million people globally have signed the petition to protect our oceans. Add your name now and help put the biggest conservation effort in human history into action – https://act.gp/oceans-novo

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Just for Now is the intimate 3rd single from Michael Crean. A dream-like composition about searching for temporary serenity. Through cascading strings parts and manipulated vocal samples, the song summons both a dark and hopeful atmosphere.

Crean wrote and recorded all the parts from his shed during 2021’s lockdown.

‘Just for Now’ has already been described as ‘a track so good that you can’t help but listen to again and again’ by Hotvox

Crean’s first two solo releases have been described as; ‘Multilayered [and] emotional’ by Glasse House, ‘Enigmatic and Intriguing’ by Electric Sound of Joy and listed in When The Horn Blows weekly top tracks.

After releasing the track last month, Crean released the music video this week (April 19th). The self directed music video features Lithuanian dancer Erika Sviderskyte and is shot on the Eastern coast of England.

Crean will be playing at the renowned Camden Assembly on Saturday April 23rd to celebrate the release.

Michael will also be releasing his 4th single ‘Silence’ on May 6th.

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Growing up under the wing of Jim Peterik, the talent behind genre-defining hits like “Eye of the Tiger” and “Hold on Loosely,” Colin Peterik was immersed in the music scene long before he could say his first words. Classic rock’s influence has been steadily drumming in his heart, fueling his passion for forging a unique spot in the music scene. Through his storied career, the artist has led a Steely Dan cover band called the Brooklyn Charmers, served as the opening act for notable bands such as OK Go, Steve Miller Band, and Cherry Glazerr, and has stepped into becoming a solo artist. The Chicago rocker has curated a multi-layered sound that blends modern pop with deep roots of psychedelic rock and indie. In Everything and Nothing, Colin Peterik brings to light what he does best: crafting lush melodies and pocket symphonies through introspective songwriting.

Colin Peterik recently released a hauntingly beautiful cover of Lana Del Rey’s “West Coast’, but in “Michiana,” he allows us to step into his own whimsical imagination in a track inspired by the laid-back region in northern Indiana and southwestern Michigan centered on the city of South Bend, Indiana. Colin Peterik pens a breezy pop song to harness its spirit through funky guitar strums, chilled-out melodies, and a soulful chorus. The track is about escaping to another time and place, where nature prevails over technology and introspection is the currency.

The essence of Michiana is harnessed in a breathtaking visual of Colin Peterik performing the song along the endless shores and keeping the youthful heart of the song alive through shots of him at the skatepark. Colin Peterik’s ability to craft expressive, thoughtful lyrics that anyone can relate to serves as a true testament to his creative artistry. “Michiana” could be the perfect ending to the perfect feel-good movie. Let it be the next track playing when you’re feeling on top of the world, ready to conquer your next big adventure.

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