#Alicia the Synth

[lucilleandherrobots]

In a world where Az, @sswitchblade03's courser OC, isn't present, Astral fills the older sibling/guardian role for Alicia.

[hoforwonho]

tagged by @leedonghunnie to post my top 5 comfort films & tv shows (thank youuu!!!! also loooove your new url !)

So.. to some, my film list may appear a bit odd, but that's because it is. Films:

Catwoman (2004)

Halloween (1978)

Pearl (2022)

Terrifier 2 (2022)

A Very Merry Mix Up (2013) Honorable mentions: Legally Blonde, The Ring, The Dressmaker, Misery

TV Shows:

Golden Girls

Charmed (the original series)

Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Desperate Housewives

Ugly Betty Honorable mentions: Extraordinary Attorney Woo (I haven't even finished yet but I know I'll be revisiting it once I'm done), Jersey Shore, Sailor Moon Tagging: @sapphicshawol @sonsband @sanstropfremir @kafffeesatz

@taengoo @wonhos-fabuloso @wonhostiddymilk @bibivengeancedotmp3

@pinkhyojin @shiningwonho @possession1981 @floweruna

[consextualjane]

Ransom

Brandon jumped when his phone buzzed. His nerves were nearly fried from hours of worry, wondering where Alicia could be. Tuesdays were her yoga class days. She was usually home by seven, but it was going on midnight now.

He grabbed his phone.  What he saw on the screen didn't make sense. A picture of Alicia, ball-gagged and on her knees in front of a mirror, was sent from an unknown number.  The woman who had taken the picture was standing next to Alicia with her ass pressed against his girlfriend's face.

The message under the image was even more surreal: I picked up your dumb girlfriend at a yoga class. I told her I  ran an advanced class from my home, and this idiot believed me.  She's full of drugs and had a vibrator held to her clit for the last two hours. I doubt she even knows her name right now. If you want her back, wire five thousand dollars to the link in the next message. Or something worse will happen to her.

Brandon's phone buzzed again and the link appeared.  His brain didn't register what was happening. Was this some kind of prank? Alicia had mentioned wanting to spice up their sex life. Was this her way? Or was it real?

What the fuck is this, he typed in response, not knowing what else to do. He waited for what seemed like several minutes before he received a response.

You have one minute.

Brandon's worry turned to anger. He wasn't going to indulge whatever game this was.

He typed another message: Go fuck yourself.

Suit yourself, came the response.

He tossed the phone on couch. She'd be home soon, once she realized he wasn't into whatever game this was. And then they would be having frank discussion about what he considered cheating. He flopped himself down on the couch and turned on the TV.

A few minutes of channel surfing went by before he looked back at his phone.  Who was the other girl in that photo? Why was Alicia dressed like such a slut for her? Brandon picked up his phone and opened the photo again.

There was his girlfriend, on her knees and wearing a leather belt and collar lingerie. Since when did she act like that? The other woman's big ass was dominating Alicia's face. She almost looked like she was enjoying it. His cock stiffened.

He started to rub it through his pants, but then he stopped himself, throwing his phone down. He wasn't into this kinky stuff. And he didn't sign up to date a whore.

His eyes were drifting back to the TV when he felt his phone vibrate through the couch cushion. Was that her again? Reaching for the phone, he felt his heart rate quicken. When he looked at the screen he found text message with only a video.

A surge of images flashed through his mind. Was this woman actually doing things to his girlfriend? There was no way he could watch that video. He only hesitated for a moment before his thumb betrayed him and pressed play.

The video opened to a view of the woman's bedroom. The lights were off except for a neon glow coming from behind the camera, illuminating her empty bed. An eighties-style synth pop song started playing in the background as a women walked into the frame.

Only her bottom half was visible in the video, but Brandon could tell from her thong that it was the woman from the photo. She walked in front of the camera, showing off her wide hips. Brandon felt himself getting harder despite his disgust. He held the phone closer, and noticed a bulge in the front of the woman's thong.

She  stood in front of the bed, swaying her hips for several seconds, before reaching into the front of her thong and pulling out one of the biggest cocks Brandon had ever seen, fully hard and girthy. It was nearly twice the size of his own.

She stroked the behemoth a few times. His mouth fell open as a thick bead of precum oozed out of the tip and dripped out of the frame. His own cock was about to burst through his pants. Without realizing what he was doing, he unzipped and pulled it out.

The woman on the video then walked out of view. The synthesizer-heavy song continued to hum ominously in the background. A second later Brandon saw his girlfriend climb on to the bed on all fours. A mix of horror and lust coursed through his cock as he watched the woman get on to the bed behind her.  She pushed Alicia down into the mattress and pulled her hips up before giving her ass a hard slap. He heard his girlfriend moan over the music.

After another ass-slap, Alicia turned and looked directly at the camera. Brandon felt her looking at him. Her eyes were wide, full of fear, and lust, and something that almost seemed like an apology for what he was about to see.

Right on cue, the woman sank her massive, bare girl-cock  into his girlfriend from behind. Alicia fell to the mattress, letting out an orgasmic cry just as the video cut out.

Brandon stared at the screen, his phone in one hand, his throbbing cock in the other. The shock of the video made his mind go blank. Before he could think of what to do next his phone buzzed with another message.

Send the money to see the rest.

[piece-of-the-pie-if]

Hey author, how are you? 💕

I'm curious to know what kind of music the RO's like. Who are their idols? Any artists/genres that are a guilty pleasure for them?

Any kind of music they pretend to like just 'cos it's popular? *discreetly looks at Kinsley*

Hello nonie~ I'm doing good thank you!

this kind of question is hard for me, personally, to think about because of my own relationship with music and music artists (which is why this took so fucking long) which is to say I love music and don't really pay attention much to artists beyond the fact they make the music I love (lmao I really don't care about celebrities, I find it quite concerning that so many people idolise them so much... like your(general) fave is just a guy at the end of the day lmao) (that being said I can understand having an influence and following the *work* of an artist you really connect to) and I find it hard to make hard line distinctions between genres, aha 🤭

That being said, let's have a look at some music! (This is an excuse to show off my extensive and exhaustive music reach and taste, so thank you!)

Dylan──they're open to all types of music but they only really purchase R&B albums! Artists like Stevie Wonder, Chaka Khan, Tina Turner, Prince, Alicia Keys, Frank Ocean, SZA, Kehlani and Miguel are all artists Dyl owns albums (and vinyls!!) for! Dyl introduced Kin to R&B and they usually listen to the artists she likes more when they're together (Beyoncé, Victoria Monét, Lionel Ritchie etc) They like ‘Foreign Language’ R&B too, artists like BIBI, DEAN, Cherrie, Girl Ultra, Adi Oasis, ØZI, Yseult and Lous And The Yakuza.

Shay──the real eclectic listener! He likes next to every genre of music, Rap, Hip Hop, R&B, Pop, K-pop, J-rock, Folk, Funk, Phonk, EDM, Heavy Metal, Grunge, House, Synth, Soul... even Country... Country Fusion! Shay likes artists that kind of... don't have a genre? Like Sleep Token, Twenty One Pilots, Pink Floyd, Oingo Boingo, Lene Lovich, David Bowie, Gorillaz, Poppy, Bring Me The Horizon, Afterlife, Seventeen, Red Velvet and Hannah Wicklund. He definitely love finding new music as well as sharing new music! (Watch the YouTube/Twitch channel that's got a segment dedicated to reacting to new music!! Like HTHAZE!)

Kinsley──lmao she doesn't mind Popular music but, like, the last Taylor Swift album she actively sought out was 1989 (she's partial to This Love) and Kin would rather die than be subjected to Trap music. She's very into genres like Alternative Indie, Indie Rock, Neo Soul, and R&B artists like Hozier, Florence + The Machine, Lorde, Phoebe Bridgers, Lizzy McAlpine, Searows, Reneé Rapp, Ethel Cain and Noah Kahan. Her R&B influence is mainly from being Dylan's friend but she does love artists like Beyoncé (she really loved her self titled album and especially Virgo's Groove off of Renaissance), Victoria Monét (particularly the Jaguar II album) and Khalid as well as older artists like Mary J. Blige, Marvin Gaye or Lionel Ritchie!

J──they tend to listen to music for the beat, the bass, the instrumentals more than lyrics. They like heavier genres like Rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Alternative Rock, Punk Rock, Nu Metal, Grunge and other genres like EDM, Synth, Techno and Trance. They also listen to Italian artists quite a lot, mainly because J wants to keep up with the language (because their father refuses to speak it or teach them) so artists like Måneskin, Jovanotti, Lacuna Coil, Max Gazzé, Vanerus, and even Vivaldi. J also listens to anything their sister recommends them, even if it's the most bubblegum pink pop shit they've ever heard─if Bells likes it they're listening. Shay will also introduce them to the wonders of J-rock and K-pop which bend genre all the time!

Theo──a Pop lover! Or rather, Theo tends to stick to listening to the radio or the Popular Playlist on Spotify! They tend to like more instrumental artists like or soundtrack artists like Hans Zimmer, Hiroyuki Sawano, Danny Elfman, Vangelis, Rachel Portman (who was the first female composer to win an academy award for best original score!) and Michael Giacchino over anything else and they 'broaden their horizons' by being dragged to Jazz bars and open house cafés by C (and MC) so it's not like they're stuck in one/two genre's!!

Bonus! Some Modern/Nu Jazz artists C likes: Ezra Collective, Nubya Garcia, Masego, Cherise, Camille Munn, Blue Lab Beats, Kasami Washington, Esperanza Spalding, Snarky Puppy, GoGo Penguin, Mathilde Widding and Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah!

[burlveneer-music]

Psychic Temple - A Universe Regards Itself - Chris Schlarb, producer of the Maria Elena Silva album below, has a recent album from his own ensemble with guest musician synth whiz Lisa Bella Donna

The 8th full length album from Psychic Temple is an epic, two song, all instrumental collaboration with synthesist Lisa Bella Donna. The full ensemble includes Dave Easley on pedal steel guitar, Mike Baggetta on 12-string acoustic guitar, Steph Richards on trumpet, bassist Steuart Liebig, alto saxophonist Isaiah Morfin, and drummers Tabor Allen and Danny Frankel. The band is joined by a choir led by Ann Thaiss and featuring Heather Sommerhauser, Alicia Walter, Alyssandra Nighswonger and Adriana Schlarb. Composed, produced, and mixed by Chris Schlarb. Tabor Allen - drums, percussion Mike Baggetta - 12-string acoustic guitar Lisa Bella Donna - Arp 2600 & String Ensemble, MiniMoog, Mellotron, Hammond organ, Oberheim Digital Sequencer Dave Easley - pedal steel guitar Danny Frankel - drums, percussion Steuart Liebig - electric bass Isaiah Morfin - alto saxophone Steph Richards - trumpet Chris Schlarb - guitars, tapes Alyssandra Nighswonger - voice Adriana Schlarb - voice Heather Sommerhauser - voice Ann Thaiss - voice, choir direction Alicia Walter - voice Produced by Chris Schlarb Cover artwork by Eric Thompson Layout and design by David J. Woodruff Written by Chris Schlarb Published by Interstellar Music Holdings of the Psychic Temple (ASCAP)

[luuurien]

Avalon Emerson - & the Charm

(Indietronica, Dream Pop, Downtempo)

Trading techno for lush indietronica, Avalon Emerson’s debut album embraces pop song structures, explosive shoegaze, misty balearic beat, and atmospheric alt-dance with existential lyricism and an eye for ‘80s and ‘90s retro charm. Gentle, inventive, and full of personality, & the Charm is exactly what its title promises.

☆☆☆☆☆

By the time Avalon Emerson and her wife, guitarist Hunter Lombard, moved out to San Francisco in February 2020, they already had to change all their plans. Initially heading there to branch out as a producer and spend a few months around L.A., where she could escape the constant touring and international DJ gigs that had subsumed her life after becoming one of the most in-demand performers with her energetic but sensitive take on techno, the 15-month lockdown that went into place took away both her inspiration to DJ and her ability to collaborate in the city. So, Emerson and Lombard took a lengthy 2,700 mile drive across the U.S. to New York City (where Lombard had family) and set up camp there, holed up in a small Brooklyn studio and inspired by the ethereal ‘90s pop of The Magnetic Fields and Cocteau Twins, the resulting album a collection of misty indie pop with an eye for ‘80s and ‘90s retro charm. Techno breakbeats and her signature synth work are still present, but they’re wrapped around pop song structures with warm chord progressions and lush chamber instrumentation; Emerson still knows her way around a hypnotic beat, but it’s no longer the sole focus of her songs. & the Charm constructs itself around the warm, crisp sound of old downtempo and dream pop bands, but Emerson makes it her own with writing focused on her anxieties as an artist and an individual, the breeziness of these nine songs helping to cushion those fears with some of the prettiest production this year. It’s a softspoken album where much of the magic comes from how subtly Emerson and her team let these songs bloom into gorgeous, heartfelt indie pop.

The album’s debut single, Sandrail Silhouette, makes it immediately clear the album is a dive into new waters for Emerson, jangly guitar chords from Lombard accentuated with a rich string section and soft synth swells, imagery of deserts and travel and technology letting Emerson drift into the sunset even as her worries follow her (“Any conversation will do, really / Or we don’t have to talk at all / …Hot dunes, an oasis / More ancient than the rocks between us”). The following eight tracks keep in lockstep by way of swirling ambient pop (Entombed in Ice, The Stone), bubbly dance pop (A Vision, Hot Evening), and surprise stylistic detours (Dreamliner, A Dam Will Always Divide), Emerson using her time working as a detail-oriented DJ with unusual sample sources and from Coil to Alicia Keys to stay in touch with her influences and imparting bits of herself onto them along the way. She makes it easy to fall into & the Charm’s ebb and flow, keeping a steady stream of groovy pop tunes going in between the quieter, experimental sections: The Stone makes use of Keivon Hobeheidar’s gorgeous cello tone to split the album in two, placed between the synthpop jam Astrology Poisoning and moody house highlight Dreamliner, and the penultimate Karaoke Song makes for a final moment of reminiscence between Hot Evening’s romantic 2-step and the nine minute shoegaze closer A Dam Will Always Divide. Making these songs provided her with a sense of balance and drive throughout her hectic time in lockdown, and the renewed spirit in her music is evident in every track and how they connect back to the same core ideals.

Club artists going pop isn’t an especially new thing in recent years - Everything But the Girl returned after an over 20 year stint with the dark alt-R&B of Fuse and Alison Goldfrapp’s May release The Love Invention went full on electropop - but unlike those older artists making a return to the music scene, Avalon’s only been around since the mid-2010s, her creative stream uninterrupted and only changing its course here. Entombed in Ice, for how minimal it is up until the drums pick up in its second half with a smooth electric guitar solo, is bursting with exciting musical ideas, the soft digital hand drums reminiscent of old balearic beat, and even the straightforward pop structure of Karaoke Song is outfitted with light vocal filters and crunchy synth patches, Emerson still toying with texture and atmosphere even with her eye turned towards more conventional music styles. In this effort to keep the music light and easy to listen to, the little things are all the more meaningful: the prominent bassline in A Vision lends the song a playfulness found nowhere else on the album, letting the phaser-covered drums guide A Dam Will Always Divide into its vast expanse of fuzzy synths and chugging guitars (it bears some resemblance to her remix of Slowdive’s Sugar for the Pill, but trades breakbeats and synth pads for a hypnotic rock beat and intricate arrangement work). & the Charm comes right after the many years Emerson’s spent touring and playing live sets, and you can hear her excitement at getting to sit down and really dig into the meaty bits of song composition, the album’s gorgeous textures and incredible ear for detail a direct result of Emerson slowing down and letting her music truly breathe for the first time.

There couldn’t have been a better time for Emerson to make an album like & the Charm. Had she not been stuck in lockdown, she might have kept up with her plans in Los Angeles, working behind the scenes for other musicians and learning how to work around the ideas of others and bending her production skills for them. Instead, she was given the opportunity to define her music as an individual outside of her idiosyncratic DJ sets, keeping her love of different genres and soft, ethereal music and making it for herself. It’s as creative, ambitious and full of life as any of her best techno work - it’s easy to find similarities between tracks like Dreamliner and One More Fluorescent Rush - and works to all her strengths while stretching out into new territory she’s never gone before. She always allows her music to speak for itself, & the Charm accepting of the future she never got to explore, but it’s also creating her a new future, one of moody pop choruses and strummed guitars and earthy synth tones. & the Charm is exactly what its title promises, and revels in bringing Emerson’s music to a whole new dimension.

[holdsteady]

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12) Kiss the Ladder by Fleshwater so we all know i'm a lyrics hoe, but the draw of this band really isn't lyrics. it's big shoegazey walls of fuzz and drums that are, like, the muhammad ali of drums. float like a butterfly, sting like a bee. hard and fast as hell. it rules. but this song contains some of their least nonsensical lyrics: "your conscience (it's too calm)/ I'm not here (to be loved)/ the blindfold is on tight/ now I don't wanna be anyone".

48) Just for Love by Bully sometimes alicia gives us a lil treat in between albums. this one recorded with john congleton during the sugaregg sessions, and it'd be right home there (on one of my favourite albums of 2020) so this got a lot of play. we're jangling! we're grooving! we're yelling a little! not to mention this absolute killer of a line: "I would never talk to anyone the way I talk to myself/ a perpetual disservice to my worth and to my health"

72) Plays Pretty for Baby by Zolof the Rock & Roll Destroyer so a year or two ago i discovered this, maybe one of the most kaecore songs of all time, had been released in 2002 and nobody ever told me. a recognizable riff, dual vocals, doo-doo-doos (which count as whoa-ohs), some yellin', big hooks, and some fun synth. it's literally a flawless song in my book and single-handedly turned me into an anthony green convert. "I need the song started over/ your crying made me miss my favourite part" is such a funny and harsh line, too.

send me a number 1-100 and i’ll tell you the corresponding song + my favourite lyric from spotify wrapped

[agendaculturaldelima]

 #SinMusicaNoExisto

🎶 “LET YOUR BODY BEAT / THE WORKING PARTY” 💃🦇🕺🥳🍻

💥 Disfruten de una delirante noche bailando hasta el amanecer, celebrando el Dia del Trabajador, en la terraza con dos ambientes y con la música New Wave // Synth Pop // 80s, 90s, 00s // EBM // EuroDance // Dance Rock // DarkWave // Electronica 90s // UltraHits /  Tributo a Pet Shop Boys.🎉🥳

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🎁 Regalos al mejor Outfit / Fotos / Musica y Videos / Sorteo de un Vodka Ruskaya Manzana🥂

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© Producción: Darklands y Fiesta Ritual.

📌 FIESTA!

📆 Martes 30 de Abril

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[nuka-bolt]

3, 18, 26, 30, and 32? (Dealer’s choice on OC)

Thank you!!! 🧡

Fallout OC Asks

3. What is their SPECIAL?

Alicia - S3, P4, E3, C8, I6, A3, L5

Evie - S4, P8, E6, C8, I5, A8, L7

Aidan - S4, P9, E4, C3, I4, A9, L2

Lucille - S5, P4, E6, C5, I6, A5, L5

18. Do they have any disabilities, mutations, or implants / enhancements? Do they have any chronic illnesses?

Evie and Lucille are both Synths so they are both resistant to radiation. All 4 have some form of chronic pain from the build up of injuries. Aidan has had the longest exposure to radiation of all of them

26. How would others describe them / their disposition?

Alicia - Kind but reserved. Outside of the persona she puts on as General Clarke she is quiet and thoughtful, but blind to anything involving her family

Evie - Friendly and passionate. Perceptive ones would get the feeling she's trying to hide something.

Aidan - Blunt and Loyal. Bleeding heart buried deep deep down. Those who are close to him are all that matter and he would die to protect them

Lucille - Timid but good-humoured. In combat she is ruthless.

30. What decisions have they made or actions have they done that affect their canon wasteland? (Did they blow up Megaton, have they killed/spared any major characters, etc.)

Derailed takes place before the events of F4. Its events lead to Boomer becoming the leader of Outpost Zimonja and certain events aid Evie and the Railroad in Liar Liar’s timeline, such as the awareness of the fall of Augusta safehouse.

Alicia is the Sole Survivor and completes Acts 1 & 2 and all that entails (saving Nick, killing Kellogg, Entering the Institute etc) and also helps with various side quests and companions (Nick, MacCready etc)

Whilst the Institute is suspicious of Bunker Hill, M4-29 (later Evie) confirms Railroad activities there and leads directly to the eventual Battle of Bunker Hill, though her own self-preservation means that the Institute never gets names or faces. She completes the Railroad quest line from Boston After Dark onwards, whilst Alicia completes the Institute quest line.

There's more but that'd be spoilers (and even more of a wall of text)

32. What is their go-to weapon or weapon class?

Evie - Deliverer

Alicia - at first it was her 10mm, modded to all hell. Then once she joined the institute she favoured laser weaponry

Aidan - back during his raider days he shared a .45 rifle with the rest of the lookout team. He has an allocated pipe pistol from the gang at Outpost Zimonja but has a secret 10mm that he keeps for emergencies

Lucille - Lucille has a scavenged 10mm she bartered from Tenpines Bluff. After the events of Derailed she favours a shotgun

[c-40]

A-T-4 032 Alicia Meyers - You Get The Best From Me (Say, Say, Say,)

The UK 12" is an excellent two sider with I Want To Thank You on the b-side. As with I Want To Thank You, You Get The Best From Me (Say, Say, Say,) is co-written and produced by Kevin McCord whose mother I recently mentioned here. The other writer is Al Hudson, as I've written elsewhere Kevin McCord had been with Al Hudson since Al Hudson & The Partners, Alicia Meyers joined them when they became One Way in 1977 and left in 1980 to have a solo career but remained in the One Way family. You Get The Best From Me (Say, Say, Say,) was taken as a single from Alicia Meyers fourth and final solo album for MCA, I Appreciate. On of good system where the sound engineer has got that synth bass growling this record sounds incredible

as a bonus here's Mr Groove from One Way's 1984 album Lady, I used to listen to this a lot in the 1990s

[daggerzine]

Alicja-Pop -  “I’m Here I’m There” b/w “Not Gonma Be Dumb” (Feel It)

You probably know her name as she has been bouncing around the Memphis scene for decades, either leading bands or lending her talents to combos like Sweet Knives and Lost Sounds, among others. On this new single Alicia (and her full band) takes a decidedly more pop turn, but one that still has darker elements (and excellent songwriting).

The A side has a dark rhythmic pulse running through it with some distant guitar in the back. The B side is a little bit more synth-heavy with some wavy and weaving guitar work and Alicia’s soaring vocals.

Both of these songs are terrific and if this is a teaser for an upcoming album, well, I can’t wait to hear it.

www.alicja-pop.bandcamp.com

www.feelitrecords.bandcamp.com

[lucilleandherrobots]

Character Lore

Detective "Teshteal" Rammstein

Gardio (Non Feral Glowing One Detective)

Andrew the Synth and Humble Tato Farmer

Geneveve (Gen 2 Synth and Third Rail Singer/Performer)

Deep Blue (SynthClaw made of Gen 2 Parts)

Alicia (Prototype Gen 2 Synth Turned Hacker and Assassin)

Astral (Gen 2.8 Merc/Rogue Courser)

The Twins: Hydra and Gemini

Ursine Corncockle Himbeer, Courier and BOS Scribe

Eldwyn(BOS Scribe and Ursine's Kid. Reblogged on someone else's post)

Clancy Stein (Mirelurk Humanoid Mutant, Adopted by Dr. Yren Stein)

[thebandcampdiaries]

DVA has announced a new, soulful release: "Love Lies"

DVA is a singer-songwriter passionate about merging Pop and R&B. These two genres have always had a lot in common, as both focus on catchy melodies and emotional lyrics, not to mention the strong emphasis on rhythm and vocal performance. 

With her most recent studio work, "Love Lies," DVA is showing the world that she is able to combine smooth and soulful tones with modern production aesthetics that are broadly appealing.

A true pop star in the making, DVA has created a song that's uplifting yet soothing and hauntingly beautiful. "Love Lies" kicks off with an iconic electric guitar pattern, which is slightly overdriven yet not aggressive. It adds a cinematic twist to the mix, adding depth and scope to the sound of this release. The instrumental has a fresh, contemporary touch. The beat is indeed a unique blend of hip-hop and emo, with a heavy focus on huge 808 bass tones and ethereal soundscapes that crown the artist's voice beautifully. DVA's introspective lyrics and melodic hooks work so well with this release's romantic, nostalgic tone. "Love Lies" is characterized by a dreamy, atmospheric approach to production. The overall sound works well with DVA's emotive vocal delivery. 

Despite the personal subject matter of "Love Lies," the track also feels very easy to relate to. It lets the audience take a glimpse at a sense of hope and optimism, showing that things might eventually get better, even if the pain might seem too much to bear when the people we trust betray our love. 

Overall, "Love Lies" is an incredibly powerful and resonant piece of music that feels expressive and introspective yet broadly appealing.

Ultimately, "Love Lies" is a very honest outlook on the complicated nature of relationships. Love can be the most beautiful thing in the world, but it can also be crushing when things take a wrong turn. DVA reminds us that not everything is as it seems and that love can sometimes deceive us in ways we never thought possible. Still, love is a force that can make us feel alive and bring us closer to the people we care about most, so "Love Lies" offers a light at the end of the tunnel: never give up! Ultimately, DVA is the kind of artist who continues to use her music to explore themes of love, heartbreak, and self-empowerment, bringing a different perspective to her audience. 

Besides the meaning, the song is also excellent on a purely technical basis. The production quality is spot-on, and the mix is balanced and dynamic. Every element, from the guitars to the synth to the drum patterns, sit where it should, allowing the vocals to shine. One of the things that make "Love Lies" so distinctive is also how DVA blends new-school sounds with "golden age" aesthetics in such a perfect way. Her vocal style is reminiscent of some of the greatest singers in music, while the instrumental and production choices definitely give her sound a more refreshing, up-to-date twist that makes DVA stand out even in the contemporary pop and R&B music scenes. This combination of old and new is truly well-executed, giving the artist so much edge and credibility.

DVA has a voice that is both powerful and soothing. Through her spontaneity and lyrical artistry, she is able to convey a broad range of emotions. Every note is important, and there isn't a single moment of music that isn't endowed with personal feelings and soulfulness. DVA's most recent studio single, "Love Lies," shows that the artist's range is truly incredible. She has a clear and bright tone that can reach the highest of highs and still maintain a rich depth and balance. When listening to "Love Lies," listeners will immediately be able to connect with the passion and soul in DVA's voice.

This release is highly recommended to people who enjoy classic singers such as Whitney Houston, Nina Simone, and Aretha Franklin, only to mention a few. However, even fans of artists such as Rihanna and Alicia Keys should give "Love Lies" by DVA a proper shot!

Find out more and listen:

https://www.instagram.com/dvamusic_official/

https://open.spotify.com/artist/54A8fEmuTUFefpvThm2NFv?si=eKL-rDp9Qj2ahGSUMOorDg

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj0kiHiiDKWlw1XeOXqLCmQ

[thepermanentrainpress]

JAMIE FINE: EIGHT GARDENGATE

eight gardengate – Jamie Fine Release Date: November 4th, 2022

Track Listing:

1. Never Wanted This 2. Confessions 3. On My Own 4. Hate Me Love Me 5. Waiting 6. For You

Jamie Fine released emotional, feel-good debut EP eight gardengate. It delivers iconic pop bops that are elevated by Fine’s powerful and distinct voice. It will have you both dancing and crying in the club. Signed to Universal Music Canada and racking up millions of streams on Spotify, the Ottawa-born talent has been making major moves. This entrance secures Fine’s place as an enduring artist on the Canadian circuit and perhaps into more international stardom.

“Never Wanted This,” which features Alicia Moffet, is a dazzling, 70s-inspired track. Retro synths back up passionate harmonies, as lyrics describe the pain of heartbreak and determination to overcome it: “A love like ours was a story to tell / We wrote it on pages, they’re up on a shelf somewhere / Started as strangers but now we’re at the end.” Sadness and longing bubble to the surface on “Confessions.” Fine’s soft but strong, cursive voice complements gentle piano notes. Sweet and slow, the song builds on feelings of sadness and longing towards a dramatic climax representing the pain of separation. “On My Own” grooves with electric-tinged vocals, its empowering snappy tempo giving listeners a surge of confidence. Faced with never-ending toxicity? Fine’s catchy lyrics say choose yourself: “Better on my own, better all alone / Always thought you’ll come and then you don’t / Wait for you to show / Northing’s ever changing.”

“Hate Me Love Me’ captures Fine’s sassy side with a bouncy and soft melody. The lyrics celebrate taking power back and disrupting unfair expectations: “I can’t be stuck in the middle of something I didn’t do / She shooting shots without thinking when she don’t got any proof.” The song translates chaos and frustration into soft funky pop with splashes of horns and Fine’s beautifully textured vocals. “Waiting” is the sun after the storm. A new era and a refreshed psyche. The song’s lyrics represent the special magic of a different, healthier love: “Truth is that I never looked down / Didn’t know that we were getting higher / Float a couple of miles off the ground.” Fine’s vocals harmonize, as electro-pop melodies drive the exhilarating track forward. The last song on the album, “For You,” pairs Fine’s powerhouse vocals with honeyed strums. An unconditional and devoted love that remembers all the small details. Despite its slower tempo, its quick to warm the heart.

Jamie Fine’s eight gardengate is vibrant pop that plays with the dichotomies of heartbreak and falling in love. Fine’s voice is memorable and endearing, while the music is masterfully mixed. Altogether, it makes for a compelling and satisfying listen.

Written by: Jenna Keeble

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