The moment the jaunty guitar kicks in on John Smyths’ new single, "Now I'm Wiser", you feel a familiar, comfortable warmth. It’s the sound of a good chair in a bar where the floor is sticky with spilled truths. And then the story starts, a classic yarn of a hard-living past yielding to a peaceful present. Smyths, a Dutch ex-metalhead singing country out of...

In this new song, Bruklin expresses her sentiments, suggesting that staying friends is the best option because it's all you have to offer. The new song "Stay Friends" describes a situation where she is infatuated with a guy, but he can't provide the affection she wants; therefore, she doesn't see the point in continuing the relationship. It would be best if they remained friends. She sings...