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Are We Hunting makes waves with radiant new single ‘Your Brand New Bathing Suit’

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“Your Brand New Bathing Suit” by Are We Hunting is a track that is a cool swim through shiny instrumentation and vocals that pierce like sunlight on water. From the opening few seconds, the production glitters with purpose.

The sounds themselves all feel considered within an inch of their lives, from the subtle thumps that keep the momentum going to the clean, warm tones that cocoon the listener like a warm, sunny summer breeze. Are We Hunting also delivers a charismatic presence. The performance is alive with feeling. The delivery has a subtle tension, a restrained vulnerability that makes you lean in. It’s telling a story. And, like any good story, it feels distinctively personal, redolent of moments and memories that cannot entirely be put into words.

“You’re Brand New Bathing Suit” also accomplishes something of the moment and is expertly timeless. The shine provides a contemporary edge, but the song’s soul—the raw emotion coursing through the lyrics and arrangement feels universal. This is music for late-night drives, early-morning meditations, and those in-between moments we often cling to the most.

Are We Hunting purposely deepens intimacy, resulting in a song that resonates. You may hit play for the slick production, but keep it on for the feels. In a universe of overproduced sonic haze, “Your Brand New Bathing Suit” also shines for its clarity in both a sonic and emotional sense. Are We Hunting is creating experiences, and this feels like a moment you won’t want to wash away.

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Plain Mister Smith unveils a journey of sound, spirit, and reflection with new release “Dream to Be Free”

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Plain Mister Smith’s new single sounds more like a portal than a regular song. “Dream to Be Free” is a powerful meditation that came from a life-changing trip to Kyoto during Diamonji, the festival where huge bonfires are lit on hillsides to guide spirits home. Smith’s work is inspired by this deeply meaningful moment and is full of self-reflection, awe, and emotional release.

Plain Mister Smith is a well-known figure in the Canadian indie music scene. He has worked on projects like Moev and Cinderpop and is now a cellist with the Vancouver Philharmonic Orchestra. This adds a lot of musical depth to his solo work. His unique mix of indie pop, baroque folk, and subtle textures comes out with ease and style. The result is a piece that has both fragility and vastness, is rooted in tradition, and easily slips into ethereal soundscapes.

“Dream to Be Free” features a variety of instruments and subtle melodic shifts that make it shine. It makes you want to stop and take in its thoughtful mood. The track gives the impression of movement, as if it is following you and guiding you through self-reflection, memory, and small changes. Every passage seems carefully placed, but it flows naturally, letting the emotion grow and echo.

The single goes beyond mere inspiration, it captures a universal desire for freedom, clarity, and renewal. It talks about the deep moment when we reflect on what it means to let go. In “Dream to Be Free,” Plain Mister Smith reminds us that the first step toward freedom often begins with calmness and careful listening.

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Morpheus von Dobenhausen and Buddy Joe claim their space breaking the mold on latest release “I Have To Do It My Way”

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Morpheus von Dobenhausen’s latest single, “I Have To Do It My Way,” is both personal and purposeful. It is a strong statement of independence and artistic identity, grounded in conviction rather than in giving in. The track is a good example of staying true to your creative vision. It embodies the essence of following your own path, celebrating your uniqueness, and trusting your instincts to help you grow as an artist. Morpheus von Dobenhausen and Buddy Joe, an artist based in the UK, are working together on the project. This gives it a sense of authenticity and dedication. Their work together results in a product that is focused, certain, and truly refreshing.

The song was made by people from different countries working together online with Logic Pro 12 and structured data exchange. This shows that distance doesn’t stop people from being creative together. This modern approach to making music allows the composition to have universal energy while still maintaining a personal touch. The process shows the main idea of the song: to work alone while remaining open to important collaboration.

“I Have to Do It My Way” is a statement for people who value being true to themselves over what society expects of them. It speaks to people who value artistic freedom and self-confidence, and it serves as a powerful reminder that being original often comes from having the courage to trust yourself.

This track from Morpheus von Dobenhausen and Buddy Joe shows how much they care about creative freedom. It’s both uplifting and very relatable. It is a major step forward that has a lasting effect long after the last note fades away.

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