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Gabrielle Manna Breaks the Mold with “Typecast”
Actress-turned-folk-pop singer-songwriter Gabrielle Manna isn’t just wearing her heart on her sleeve in her new single “Typecast,” she’s setting it on fire. In a dark, brooding, and melancholic ballad that seems as private as a whispered confession in a dark room, Manna dissects the emotional labor behind being a people-pleaser and the thrumming pain of shaping oneself into someone or something the other would like better.
Inspired by her acting career, “Typecast” is a clever wink at a life spent playing roles and a full-throated reckoning with the toll of living behind masks, even in love. It’s the ache of fawning, the suppressed yearning not to be just loved but loved for who you are when the show is over.
“Typecast” hovers somewhere between the raw emotional honesty of Cat Power’s “Metal Heart” and the icy vulnerability of Phoebe Bridgers at her most morose. Manna‘s delivery has a ghostly edge, similar to early Evanescence’s haunting power. Lyrically, she sorts through Lana Del Rey’s deep, mournful, and cuttingly poetic terrain.
“Typecast” is an intentional, slow-moving dirge that sinks its teeth deep into the psyche of anyone who’s ever felt the desire to earn affection through erasure. Each line feels lived-in like pages ripped out of a diary, personal but universally bruising.
Not more than a couple of years removed from Manna‘s limited early attempts at a music career in July 2024, “Typecast” presents her as a promising musician and a storyteller with layers, scars, and an honest-to-God point of view. In a world of fabricated personas, her willingness to stand in the mess of her truth is quietly revolutionary.
With “Typecast,” the actor Gabrielle Manna steps out of the wings and into her spotlight, not as someone else’s idea of herself but as the artist she has always been underneath the roles. And it’s a show that everyone has to see.
Artist Spotlight
SkillMusicsa speaks in silence when love fades with latest release “How Could You”
SkillMusicsa’s latest track, “How Could You,” is a good example of openness. It gives you an R&B experience that stays with you long after the last note. The song captures the complicated tension between fading love and unspoken goodbyes. It was written at a time when the writer was experiencing both personal grief and academic success, as they were turning in their PhD thesis.
The beat is boom-bap, and the vocal sample sounds like Akon’s “Lonely.” SkillMusicsa’s delivery is honest and unfiltered, drawing listeners into the subtle pain of emotional disconnection and the guilt that often comes with the end of love. The best thing about “How Could You” is how easy it is. The song doesn’t have a lot of extra sounds or production, instead, it has a careful layering of sound and emotion that shows how strong it is. Every pause and change in the voice seems planned, which makes a weak story into an interesting one.
It captures a feeling and a moment in time that everyone has had. Suppose you’ve been through the painful end of a relationship or just like R&B that expresses deep feelings, “How Could You” hits home with honesty and depth. SkillMusicsa shows that real art comes from accepting flaws and turning them into music that touches the heart. SkillMusicsa’s “How Could You” is a thoughtful journey that shows how heartbreak can be both painful and beautiful.
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Sawyer Dunn turns up the heat with latest release “Ice, Ice Crazy”
Sawyer Dunn has always been open about how he feels and what he thinks. His new song “Ice, Ice Crazy” is no different. There were some very bold songs on Dunn’s first album, Great Red Hot American Dumpster Fire (2025). For example, “We’re Gonna Have a Big Ole Party When You’re Dead” and “The Man in the Mirror Ain’t Me.” Since then, he has become well-known in country music by not being afraid to talk about hard topics.
“Ice, Ice Crazy” comes from a place of anger and need. Sawyer’s single doesn’t just tell a story, it shouts it. It’s a real look at how bad it can be when the government goes too far and does things that aren’t fair. This song isn’t like the clean pop songs at the top of the charts right now or the songs a group of writers wrote to avoid hurting anyone’s feelings. Sawyer is very sharp, personal, and full of meaning.
Dunn’s music uses both old and new country instruments to make a sound that is both familiar and urgent. People think, question, and maybe even get mad when they hear this song. Sawyer’s bravery in facing modern American life head-on is refreshing and even necessary in a music world where many artists shy away from controversy. Great Red Hot American Dumpster Fire was a statement, but “Ice, Ice Crazy” is a call to action. Sawyer Dunn isn’t just making music, he’s also showing you what life is really like and daring you to look. This single is like a shot of adrenaline straight to the heart of country music for those who are ready for it.
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