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Ziggy Alberts Gets Sentimental on Latest Single “Where Does the Love Go?’
Ziggy Alberts’ latest single, “Where Does the Love Go?”, offers a tender, introspective dive into the complexities of modern relationships and self-love. It serves as a prelude to his forthcoming album *New Love*, due out in February 2025. The track remains rooted in Alberts’ signature minimalist acoustic style, where gentle guitar melodies and simple handclaps leave ample space for his soulful voice to take center stage. In typical Alberts fashion, the song manages to feel both intimate and expansive, invoking the laid-back charm of beachside memories while touching on deeper, universal questions.
Lyrically, Alberts captures a quiet moment of vulnerability with lines like, “People talk about sex, hardly talk about touch,” a sentiment that digs into the emotional core of his storytelling. His musings reflect an emotional rawness that resonates with the isolation and longing many listeners can relate to. Inspired by a moment of reflection while watching waves in Byron Bay, *“Where Does the Love Go?”* reflects the calm yet restless energy that has defined much of Ziggy’s work. There’s a sense of searching in both the music and lyrics, as he questions the fate of love when it seems to disappear.
Musically, the song draws influence from folk-pop peers like José González and Nick Mulvey. The understated production allows the depth of Alberts’ voice to shine, giving the track an organic feel reminiscent of his earlier work, but with a more polished and intentional edge. There’s an emotional clarity here that suggests Alberts is pushing his creative boundaries while remaining grounded in the acoustic simplicity that made him a favorite in Australia’s indie-folk scene.
The song comes with a playful anecdote from the recording process, where Alberts and his collaborator, Garrett Kato, found themselves laughing over an imagined character named “Dr. Love Go”—a rare moment of lightness that contrasts the heavier themes of the song. This blend of sincerity and humor shows a maturing artist who, despite global success and critical acclaim, remains joyfully connected to the process of making music.
With *”Where Does the Love Go?”*, Ziggy Alberts sets the stage for what could be his most introspective and refined album yet. If this track is anything to go by, New Love promises a continuation of his exploration into the delicate balance of love, loss, and self-discovery—all wrapped in the warm, acoustic sound that has made him a standout voice in the modern folk landscape.
–Ray Bortles
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Lana Crow turns challenges into a celebration with “Laugh With You”
“Laugh With You,” the latest single from Lana Crow, is a sincere rallying cry to embrace life in all its messy, beautiful mess. In the song, indie pop and alt-pop combine to deliver an emotional blow that feels both personal and universal.
“Laugh With You” feels like an instant connection, and Crow is telling you stories of hard times with a cozy, knowing smile. This song is as much about struggle as it is about how strong you are. It serves as a reminder that these struggles are simply what give us the strength to keep going, even when life is tough.
Crow encourages people to welcome them, create happiness in the cracks, and laugh even as the world gets heavy. The result is a song that delicately nudges you to love and embrace yourself. It is an anthem for anyone experiencing tough times who refuses to give up hope. Lana Crow continues to demonstrate her songwriting skills, both musically pleasing and emotionally rich, with “Laugh With You.”
It’s a reminder that it’s how we respond to tough times, rather than how they affect us, that’s key. With this song, not only does Crow provide us with music, but she also lets us know that sometimes a laugh is what we need to remember that there is always something to smile about and that, even when it feels like life has waged war against you, laughter can still be found.
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BluntBrad Jr. finds calm ambition in the laid-back shine of “It’s All Good”
BluntBrad Jr.’s new single, “It’s All Good,” sounds like a steady handshake and a deep breath. It’s warm, honest, and not trying to be cool. There isn’t any fancy production hiding behind layers of polish here. Instead, the song is all about being honest. The song is laid-back and offers up the shine of a studio recording for the feeling of a candid introduction, a musical “hello” from someone who wants to be heard for who they are.
“It’s All Good” is a very human way to be hopeful at its core. The feeling is simple and real, like someone who won’t let little things stand in the way of their goals. The words to the song sound like friends talking to each other. They discuss their goals, their drive, and their need for attention in a way that is honest and not needy.
The production backs this up by making sure that everything is open and airy. The instruments are simple and easy to understand, so BluntBrad Jr.’s voice and message come through clearly. The song feels real because it doesn’t have a lot of extra stuff in it. You’re not hearing a heavily constructed persona; you’re hearing someone at the start of a journey, eager to make their mark.
The song’s rough edges make it captivating, which is better than polish, which would have smoothed it out. This way of thinking fits with the theme: hope isn’t naive here; it’s realistic and steady. It speaks to people who like simple songs and value honesty over artifice.
“It’s All Good” is an engaging and approachable phrase that offers context for an artist who is confident and clear about their artistic vision. This is the kind of song you listen to when you need some honest encouragement to remember that just being human can help you move forward. This is only the first chapter of something serious, so expect more from him.
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