Dylan Forshner's new EP, “Hopeless Optimism,” presents itself not so much as a collection of songs but as a series of candid diary entries set to intricately picked acoustic strings. This five-song journey from the Welland, Canada artist begins in a place of palpable internal wrestling, where the lyrics – and Forshner’s delivery – map out the grim territories of being overwhelmed, using substances...

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...