Tag: Mary Strand music

The Emotional Arc of Dylan Forshner’s “Hopeless Optimism.”

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...

JZH Drops “Wayz N Meanz”: A Heavy-Hitting Anthem Of Desire And Bravado

Blending smooth production with sharp lyricism, South Manchester’s JZH delivers a bold exploration of ambition and relationships in "Wayz N Meanz". JZH, an R&B and hip-hop artist from South Manchester with South Asian heritage, brings a fresh energy to the UK music scene. Rooted in old-school R&B influences and inspired by the bouncy production styles of icons like Timbaland, JZH crafts music that’s both nostalgic and...

Mary Strand Unleashes A Punk Rock Christmas Carol With “I Wanna Believe”

The singer-songwriter Mary Strand embraces her raw, garage rock roots on this bold holiday anthem "I Wanna Believe". The American musician and author Mary Strand...