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Exclusive Interview with Taydee Marie On Her Journey So Far In The Music Industry.

Taydee Marie is a multi-faceted singer and songwriter born in Searcy, AR. She is a consistent influence on the city’s expansive distinct sound playing a significant role in the sound’s transition from a regional phenomenon to the national mainstream. Her heartfelt melodies, lush harmonies, soothing warm tones, and poetic songwriting take center stage on her latest EP. In fact, which weaves over R&B, pop, soul, and even trap music to exquisite effect.

Check out her latest single “Bobby pin” on Spotify:

Hello there, welcome to Honk Magazine. can you tell our readers about what really inspired you to write music?

Taydee Marie – Honestly, my music is like my therapy. I think if I hadn’t started writing music, I would have exploded a long time ago! It all started with a broken heart and a diary and it grew from there.

When did you realize you were going to make music professionally?

Taydee Marie – I knew I wanted to do music for as long as I can remember. As soon as I was old enough I moved to Cali and have been pursuing it ever since.

Tell us what is so unique about you and your music?

Taydee Marie – I love to write from not only my own perspective but from others as well. I am very empathetic and I am able to turn someone’s feelings and emotions into a song and I think that is what is unique about my music.

Can you tell us about your latest releases and what inspired you to create them?

Taydee Marie – I’m a storyteller and with my latest releases, I wanted to capitalize on that. I wrote about young love and broken hearts. I think the songs are very relatable to girls especially.

Can you give us a brief insight into your upcoming projects?

Taydee Marie – I’m originally from Arkansas and I recently decided to go back to my roots a bit. I’m going to have some country cross-over songs coming out very soon! I’ve been wanting to do this for a while so I’m glad it’s finally happening!

What do you wish you were told when you first started making music that you think would help artists just starting out?

Taydee Marie – I’d say let yourself make mistakes. Keep writing and correct as you go along. I used to get so caught up in trying to make everything perfect, now I just keep writing until all the pieces fit. A lot of times I’ll get two songs out of it.

What do you do when you don’t do music (creative or otherwise) that you are passionate about?

Taydee Marie – My favorite thing to do outside of music is to hike and I also love audiobooks books. I’m a huge reader but I can’t stand to sit still, so audiobook is a great option for me. And when you pair that with a hike in nature it is the best thing EVER for me.

Any last piece of advice for those artists who just started making music?

Taydee Marie – I’d say don’t give up on yourself and work hard. It’s a journey and it won’t always be fun, but if you want to make it you have to keep going. I honestly have to remind myself of this a lot.

How can our readers follow you online?

Taydee Marie – You can find me on Instagram – @taydeemarie

You can also find me on any social or music platform as Taydee Marie.

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“Hell has frozen over” finds Sarina choosing peace over being understood

Sarina’s new track, “Hell has frozen over,” explores the less dramatic, more complicated moment of reaching the end of the road, being gaslit, ignored, rejected, and painfully lonely. It translates the emotional burnout into a rock-pop context that’s easy to understand.

“Hell has frozen over” focuses on the decision to step away, instead of explaining, defending, or seeking understanding from people who refuse to listen. The rock foundation gives it the right weight, the pop influence makes it accessible, and the focus stays on the emotional message.

Sarina’s art is the struggle of loss and being strong in yourself. It’s about understanding that protecting your peace is more important than being understood. And that’s the emotional balance that gives the release its character so that the subject matter has relevance beyond a particular circumstance.

“Hell has frozen over“ is a relief from the burden of carrying on a debate that will never be resolved. Sarina turns an experience of isolation into a statement about boundaries, resilience, and the choice not to get caught in the same cycle. The result is a record that’s at its best when it’s being true to what it feels like to finally be free from whatever has been holding you down.

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Girlhood finds summer warmth and quiet freedom on “Lemon Aid”

“Lemon Aid“ is a warm indie-pop ballad from Girlhood that finds comfort in the ordinary and weaves in a sense of release. This song is about surrendering to the moment, finding space to breathe, and letting a little lightness back in. This reflective core is surprising, given the warm summer-night feel of the track, hinting at a moment of emotional rebalancing.

Singer-songwriter Natalie Holmes has a tender personality and fronts the slow-burning “Lemon Aid.” The production supports that softness, keeping the song’s gentle mood and intimate direction front and center. Beneath the comfort is a thoughtful examination of pressure, transition, and the need to pause.

The song’s link to the streets of Stroud offers yet another layer of art to the work. Familiar places can mean something when life feels uncertain, and the emotional scene involves storefronts, parks, cafes, and leafy, winding streets. “Lemon Aid“ searches for beauty in everyday places and rituals, finding still moments that mean something without getting carried away.

The track is the first release of Girlhood’s forthcoming album, “This Will Make Sense In The End,” a more reflective chapter with hope at its heart. “Lemon Aid” is about softness, conjuring a space where dancing, wandering, and just existing can feel like a cure. It’s an unleashing of small observations and soft emotional movement and a clear indication of the thoughtful direction that Girlhood is heading next.

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