Monika Ryan returns with “What Love Looks Like”, a reflective release that gives a fresh look at love, celebrating love without losing individuality. Rather than the helpless devotion of classic love songs, this track takes a confident and contemporary view of connection. It’s about the beauty of loving hard but being grounded in your own identity. That a relationship can be meaningful and can inspire, and not take away from the person in it.

The heart of the song is its message of hope. Instead of presenting love as a changeable or dependent state, “What Love Looks Like” depicts a picture of moving through life with newfound confidence, standing taller in a crowded world because of the happiness they carry inside. That soft light becomes a symbol of love lived well. It means that true love can shine in all directions. And that it can have a beneficial effect on all who are close. It’s an adult approach to romance that feels both timeless and modern.”

Monika Ryan offers up an inspiring concept on a record that feels emotionally honest and effortlessly relatable. The song “What Love Looks Like” encourages us to reconsider how love can coexist with confidence, independence, and self-worth. It’s a song about the joy of connection, but also celebrates the power of living a whole, modern, and beautiful life. It’s a memorable addition to Monika Ryan’s growing musical journey.

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Aaron Koenig’s latest release, “Laser Eyes – A Bitcoin Song – powered by Rootstock” provides a creative twist to modern songwriting. The release is centered around the flagship track “Laser Eyes” that conceals the inspiration behind a love song veneer, focusing on the world of Bitcoin mining through a deliberately playful ambiguity.

“Laser Eyes” is based on a danceable funk groove that immediately compels movement. The arrangement has plenty of character thanks to a punchy brass section, and a soulful Hammond organ solo adds some richness and panache. Lithuanian singer Aistė Č̣iurlionytė, as Aaron Koenig’s duet partner, brings warmth and chemistry to the performance, letting the playful concept unfold with effortless charm. The musicians together create a lively atmosphere that is entertaining from beginning to end.

This release, the title track from the album, features thirteen original songs inspired by Bitcoin and liberty, and is the latest work from Aaron Koenig, who has been part of the Bitcoin movement since 2011. His background as an author, filmmaker, and conference speaker lends authenticity to the subject matter, while the music is readily accessible, engaging, and creatively unique. “A Bitcoin Song – powered by Rootstock” is a clever translation of a singular idea into a lively musical journey that is both clever and fun.

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