Kayla Marque has returned with a new single, “Slow Burn,” a simmering, soul-passionate affair that holds you well past when the last notes die out. True to her endlessly evolving artistry, Marque serves up something future-facing and thoughtful, stitching together a grunge-adjacent bassline with ethereal melodies and haunting vocal dynamics.

Right from the outset, “Slow Burn” sucks you into its smoky milieu. The measured bassline sounds plucked from the ‘90s alt-rock golden age and dunked in modern, velvety skin. But Marque’s voice brings center stage, fluent, forceful, and emotionally detailed. She doesn’t only sing; she tells stories, whispers, and wails, and her approach lends the music an astonishing contrast between restraint and release.

As the song progresses, there’s something undeniably mesmerizing about how the instrumentation interacts with the vocals. The melodies shimmer like heat off the pavement, entrapping listeners in a hypnotic haze that feels at once intimate and cinematic. Marque displays not only her vocal range but also her emotional depth. Every note feels deliberate, and every word feels lived-in.

What’s so exciting about “Slow Burn” is how it feels like another chapter in a broader story. Kayla Marque has consistently refused to settle into a single groove, and this track demonstrates that she’s continuing to push limits and defy expectations. There’s a rawness here, an audacity that doesn’t plead for attention but commands it regardless. It’s a song that reveals more textures and emotions after every listen. “Slow Burn” is a vibe, a feeling, a statement. It’s another step in Kayla Marque’s evolution as an artist, and if this is what’s to come, we’re in for something special.

Jack Horton returns with “Set Me Free,” an anthem that marries his singer-songwriter roots with a fresh, anthemic energy. This track feels like a powerful blend of emotion and melody, “Set Me Free” is the song that lives in your chest long after the final note fades. True to its name, the song feels like a moment of personal reckoning. Horton tells a story. With every lyric, you hear the ache, the hope, and ultimately, the courage to let go of whatever’s holding him back.

Built on a catchy, well-crafted foundation, the song opens with a simmer of vulnerability before bursting into a chorus that begs to be belted from car windows and bedroom walls alike.  It’s a story about reflection and liberation anchored by Horton’s raw vocal delivery. His voice is right there in the open, reminding you that this is a song written from the gut. There’s a timeless quality in “Set Me Free” that taps into that universal craving for release, growth, and a second wind.

Horton’s message can be related to whether you’re walking away from a broken relationship, a past version of yourself, or just trying to breathe in a world that keeps closing in. Sometimes, the only way forward is to break your chains. But what makes this song stand out is its balance. It’s emotional but never heavy-handed. It’s catchy but not overproduced.

Poetic, without losing its grip on the real world. Jack Horton shows us that songwriting isn’t just about clever hooks but honesty. And with “Set Me Free,” we all can step into a moment of release. Expect “Set Me Free” to echo far beyond playlists. It’s a song built for late-night drives, early-morning reflections, and anyone in the middle of their escape.

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