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Catterina Details The Healing Journey After Heartbreak In Debut EP ‘Four Twenty One’

Brought to life by silky, full-bodied vocals, Four Twenty One is a collection of 6 stunning indie pop tracks detailing the full scope of emotions following a painful heartbreak. 

Indie-pop singer-songwriter Catterina leads listeners through her experience healing after a loss of love in her debut EP, Four Twenty One, out January 28th. The singer is thrilled to celebrate this release at Houston’s The Heights Theater on February 5th; doors open at 7:00PM, and the show begins at 8:00PM featuring special guest, RINAS. With a rich vocal reminiscent of The Cranberries’ Dolores O’Riordan layered with the brooding poetry of Phoebe Bridgers, Catterina’s voice melts beautifully into colorful soundscapes led by pristine acoustic guitar and whimsical synths. For the emerging powerhouse, this project represents the moments when she truly stepped into her voice. Catterina and her family had in recent years fallen victim to the Texas winter freeze which left them displaced for months on end; it was during this time their family was forced to relocate to a hotel where the artist found herself taking refuge in room 421. With nowhere else to turn during this challenging time, the songstress stood face to face with the parts of herself needing reflection and attention the most. She wrote the majority of this brilliantly vulnerable, raw EP from that room.

“Don’t Tell Me” is a mesmerizing introduction to the EP built upon warm synths, delicate finger-style guitar, and an alluring lo-fi drum beat that rests beneath Catterina’s angelic vocals. This track explores the difficulties of failed dating experiences after a significant heartbreak, highlighting how easy it can be to let ourselves get involved with people who we know deep down aren’t the best fit. The songstress unfolds a harrowing rawness on “Same Conversation (I Can’t Tell You)” in which her brilliant tone takes the spotlight while detailing the bleak realization that the relationship is stuck moving in circles; the passion and authenticity that comes through on this track is poetically heartbreaking. “Waiting” is a gorgeously somber heartbreak anthem that wistfully looks back on the good times of a past relationship. The warmth of her tone offers a colorful depth shining with a mesmerizing brilliance as she painstakingly explores the complex emotions inherent to heartbreak. For the songwriter, “Looking In The Mirror” is the most vulnerable track on the EP. She used the track as an opportunity to apologize to her younger self after realizing how much healing she needed. Catterina captures even the most subtle nuances of the post-break-up healing process with a striking clarity on each track throughout the EP.

Listeners can stream Four Twenty One on all major streaming platforms on January 28th. 

More About Catterina:

Catterina is a powerhouse indie-pop singer-songwriter and Brooklyn, NY native, now residing in Houston, Texas. She delivers poetically mesmerizing lyricism with an angelic, full bodied vocal, perfect for lovers of Maggie Rogers and Phoebe Bridgers. The tender warmth flowing through the independent artist’s music emerged once she began to settle into her own artistic identity. For Catterina, a life changing crisis that confronted her family motivated her to explore the depths of her artistry with more vulnerability than ever before. She finds herself gravitating towards artists like Amy Winehouse, Phoebe Bridgers, and Adele, that fuse a variety of genres in their music, as well as fearlessly explore a broad range of subject matter. The independent artist grew up listening to an eclectic mix of music from artists like U2, The Cranberries, Pearl Jam, Alicia Keys, and Alanis Morissette; the early exposure to her parent’s music library had a lasting impact on Catterina’s artistic aesthetic that shaped her into the emotional, colorful musician she is today. After discovering her love and passion for music at the tender age of fourteen, she began cultivating her craft by performing locally with her band Roses In April in 2016. More recently in her solo-career, Catterina’s upcoming EP, Four Twenty One, is a record that covers the stages of heartbreak – from falling in love to falling apart, self-reflection, the intricacies of navigating self-love, and healing your inner child.

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PURE XTC stirs the emotional wheel of heartbreak with her anthemic new single “Drive”

PURE XTC

Alt-pop artist PURE XTC has delivered a heart-wrenching ballad with her latest single “Drive,” the sonic embodiment of emotional unraveling. This track doesn’t just play through your speakers; it resonates deep within your bones, showcasing PURE XTC’s most cinematic moment yet that feels like the soundtrack to a breakup you didn’t see coming until it was already behind you.

Co-written by Taylor Hughes with lyrical contributions from Mariel Loveland, “Drive” encapsulates the gut-wrenching moment when love unravels quietly, culminating in a profound realization. It deviates from the typical narratives of angry outbursts or dramatic breakdowns; instead, it focuses on the slow deterioration of love, capturing the ache of recognizing that someone you once believed was your forever has become a stranger sitting beside you. It conveys a sense of surrender wrapped in reverb, portraying a state of being too exhausted to fight, too numb to hope, and simply ready to move on, not necessarily forward, but away.

Musically, the track features hypnotic synths and reverb-drenched guitars that shimmer like streetlights on wet pavement. The steady beat mimics the rhythm of a long drive with no destination, fueled solely by the urge to keep moving. Hughes’ vocal performance paints a vivid soundscape that feels like emotional release in motion, a moody companion for late-night solitude.

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What makes “Drive” compelling is its honest restraint and refusal to glamorize heartbreak. Instead, it embraces the ambiguity and messy emotions involved in letting go, ironically making it resonate even more. The vulnerability present isn’t just in the lyrics; it permeates every layered sound and tension that never quite resolves.

PURE XTC isn’t merely creating music; she’s building an intimate and vast sonic universe. With this release, she solidifies her status as a master of emotional storytelling through sound, demonstrating her ability to transform the messiest feelings into something beautifully haunting. Buckle up as she invites listeners into her world, one that lingers long after the last note fades.

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Jamie Alimorad hits a new vibe with enchanting passion in his release, “Two Wrongs”

Jamie Alimorad

In under four minutes, Jamie Alimorad delivers a melodic punch with his latest single, “Two Wrongs. ” It’s a fiery, energetic-pounding anthem that hits like a sonic jolt of adrenaline to the heart. Alimorad showcases his impressive vocal range and demonstrates that his songwriting radiates with a sense of purpose as a force of evolution that oozes urgency, desire, and pop-rock charm.

Initially penned for another artist, “Two Wrongs” found its true voice when Alimorad stepped into the spotlight himself, a decision that proved pivotal. His vocals soar with remarkable conviction, delivering each lyric a confession that’s been long suppressed. Imagine a blend of Rick Springfield’s gritty, rebellious swagger and the melodic sophistication of The Beatles, all wrapped in a modern vitality that feels fresh and timeless.

The recording process was notably efficient, completed in a mere four-hour session at a Los Angeles studio, capturing that live, in-the-moment electricity. There’s an undeniable spontaneity, like lightning caught in a performance. The production reveals an infectious momentum: the guitar work drives with precise aggression, the drums maintain a steady pulse, and Alimorad rides the wave like a seasoned frontman eager to express something tangible.

Lyrically, “Two Wrongs” offers a potent commentary on the tumultuous dynamics between lovers, navigating the thin line between passion and risk. It evokes the intensity of intimate moments where two flawed individuals embrace the chaos of their connection, suggesting that sometimes, straying from the norm can yield profound truths about love. Instead of being preachy, the lyrics resonate with recognition of the complexities inherent in relationships, celebrating the unpredictable beauty of desire.

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Produced by Jordan Sherman, “Two Wrongs” signifies a critical turning point in Alimorad’s artistic trajectory. It represents a bold, unapologetic, and incisively candid expression that challenges conventional boundaries regarding love and music, hinting at an exciting new direction for Alimorad’s future endeavors.

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