Music
Matt Perronne honors a life gone too soon with the soulful “Kolby Joe”
Grief has a sound, and in his song “Kolby Joe,” Matt Perronne expresses that feeling in a way that is both personal and relatable to everyone. The music captures the spirit of New Orleans, blending the somber feel of a funeral march with the uplifting vibe of a second-line parade. This song is a heartfelt reminder of love, loss, and the memories we hold dear. “Kolby Joe” is dedicated to a friend Matt lost when he was only 19 years old. Each note carries the heavy weight of remembrance. The song starts off slow and mournful, reflecting the pain of loss.
But as it progresses, that sadness shifts into a celebration of life, encouraging us to honor those we’ve lost not just with tears but also with joy and music. How it captures this emotional journey makes “Kolby Joe” powerful. The music moves between sorrow and celebration, just like how we experience grief in real life, it hurts, but teaches us to find joy again. With its brass sounds and heartfelt delivery, the song creates an atmosphere that feels like a gathering of loved ones, allowing you to not just hear it but truly feel it.
There’s something beautifully honest about “Kolby Joe.” It doesn’t rush through sadness or force happiness. Instead, it creates space for both, acknowledging the complicated nature of loss. This song serves as a reminder that those who have left us live on in our memories, in the stories we share, and in the music that keeps their spirit alive. With “Kolby Joe,” Matt Perronne invites us to reflect, mourn, and ultimately celebrate. Because in the end, music, like love, never truly fades away.
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“We Keep Walking” by Foxy Leopard explores the quiet forces that lead us toward history
There is something unsettling about being on a journey that does not end when the destination is not assured. That tug is at the heart of Foxy Leopard’s cinematic alt-country sound on “We Keep Walking.” What looks like a simple step forward becomes a meditation on history, community, and the choices people make before they know the consequences.
The concept album Foxy Leopard released earlier tells the story of the last months before the American Civil War through the lives of common people, and the song is a turning point that takes a different turn from a typical historical song. It’s not zooming in on the war itself but on the unseen momentum building around normal families and communities.
Foxy Leopard dishes up alt-country with a cinematic edge, and “We Keep Walking” seems to be a particularly potent example of that style. This song has a forward motion that fits its theme, a driving pulse, and darker implications all the more apparent.
The vocal and production approach serves the storytelling, and there’s a control beneath the energy that makes the track’s space feel reflective, uneasy, and quietly dramatic. Foxy Leopard demonstrates how alt-country can be employed for cinematic storytelling without sacrificing its human scale. If you’re a fan of atmospheric alt-country, storytelling songwriting, and songs that find personal meaning in grand historical moments, there’s a lot to discover on “We Keep Walking.”
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Lana Crow unveils a fun getaway for summer freedom on latest release “Japrisot”
Lana Crow‘s latest release, “Japrisot” is a song that feels carved from sunshine, open roads, and the call of the sea. Lana Crow’s sunny summer feel here is a perfect fit. The song takes inspiration from The Lady in a Car with Glasses and a Gun, and while it has a playfully dramatic touch, its energy is squarely aimed at adventure. Right away, the attitude is set in the lyrics, “I stole your car, I bet you weren’t prepared for this. I am driving off. To the sea, to the joy you can never know. It’s cheeky, it’s bold, it’s just right for the song’s freewheeling summer vibe.
“Japrisot” musically has the feel of a classic pop tune, with a bass line that serves as an especially enjoyable foundation for the guitar. Lana’s vocal texture is another appealing element, her breath control and warmth are cool, giving the song a playful drama without overwhelming its breeziness.
Lana Crow keeps the track moving with lyrics about speed, excitement, and the rush of taking control, the feeling of movement goes on. I’m driving fast, the rush of hitting the gas, it feels so hot, it makes me feel like a badass, this is what I call freedom. The song doesn’t just talk about a sunny day, it gives the heat, the road, and the sea something bigger, something that’s part of an escape.
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