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Micki Balder Reflects On Lessons Learned Through Love and Loss With Debut EP ‘A Feeling I Once Knew’
‘A Feeling I Once Knew’ tells a detailed story of an uncertain, nerve-wracking period in Balder’s life with dreamy folk tones steeped in earnestness and vulnerability.
Folk singer-songwriter Micki Balder delivers a heartfelt recount of the whirlwind she experienced during the pandemic with her debut EP, ‘A Feeling I Once Knew,’ out November 4. This project, for Balder, serves as a time capsule capturing the series of events that impacted her the most during a time characterized by uncertainty and doubt. This EP delves into the stories of tender romance, star-crossed circumstances, the sorrows of heartbreak, and embracing new beginnings; Balder effortlessly captivates listeners with her warm tone and introspective lyricism. Following the release of the lead single and title track of the EP, this Denver based songwriter has listeners waiting on the edge of their seats to get the full scope of the story they previewed in early October. 
Stream ‘A Feeling I Once Knew’ wherever you listen to music on November 4.
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Micki Balder is a folksy singer-songwriter writing sad songs for happy people (and ever so occasionally, happy songs for sad people!). Her music is born from a life-long desire to be a character in a musical, unapologetically singing her feelings for the world through simple and poignant lyrics. Though she’s been dabbling with music her whole life, it wasn’t until 2018 when a friendship’s moment of truth unveiled itself in the middle of a Denver coffee shop. She walked home, wrote a song, and has been writing ever since, now a regular at local music venues around her Colorado home. Micki writes from a place of vulnerable storytelling, with people and relationships at the core of her music. She’s been compared to modern folk bands like The Weepies and Mipso, along with classic songwriters like Joni Mitchell and Paul Simon, but she draws inspiration from all over the spectrum — the swing and soul music of her lindy hop days, the earthy folk of Gregory Alan Isakov and Mandolin Orange, the candor and dry humor of John Craigie, or the heartbreak of Sara Bareilles, to name a few.
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Sandi King’s ‘Autumn Leaves’ Sweeps Listeners into the Season
As autumn descends and the visual palette shifts to rich hues, Sandi King’s latest release, “Autumn Leaves,” serves as a nuanced auditory reflection of the season. The composition encapsulates the emotive qualities of this transitional period, enveloping the listener in a tapestry of mellow harmonies and poignant lyrics. King meticulously constructs a soundscape that poignantly addresses the bittersweet essence of change, effectively illustrating the concept that relinquishing can be as beautiful as the visual spectacle of leaves descending from their branches.
“Autumn Leaves” is predominantly driven by King’s ethereal vocal delivery, seamlessly layered atop an intricate arrangement featuring acoustic guitars and understated orchestral elements. This sonic palette evokes a serene sense of nostalgia, transporting the listener through a metaphorical pathway lined with fiery crimson and golden foliage. The melodic structure is soothing yet infused with an underlying melancholy—ideally suited for introspective moments that encourage contemplation of both the past and the present.
What distinguishes “Autumn Leaves” is King’s adeptness at intertwining emotional rawness with comforting sonority. Her lyrics resonate as lyrical poetry, engaging with universal motifs of love, loss, and temporal progression. The line “Falling like the autumn leaves, we drift away so effortlessly” exemplifies the balance of simplicity and depth within her writing, creating lasting emotional impact that lingers after the track concludes.
Through “Autumn Leaves,” Sandi King has fashioned an evocative ballad that both mirrors and elevates the thematic essence of seasonal change. It’s the type of composition that compels one to seek a cozy spot, perhaps with a blanket in hand, and absorb the world’s metamorphosis, leaf by golden leaf.
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Derrick Dalice Keeps It Real with ‘Fake Niggas’
Derrick Dalice’s latest single, “Fake Niggas,” delivers an unfiltered critique of disingenuous behavior, encapsulating the tension between authenticity and superficiality in contemporary society. The track employs a hard-hitting production style that supports Dalice’s incisive lyrical narrative, making it a compelling exploration of personal integrity.
The composition opens with an arresting percussive foundation, establishing an intense auditory environment that permeates the track. Dalice’s delivery is characterized by a relentless flow and sharp cadence, reflecting the emotional weight of the themes he tackles. His vocal performance imbues the lyrics with a sense of urgency and defiance, both stemming from lived experience.
“Fake Niggas” scrutinizes the dynamics of false friendships and betrayal, articulated through poignant observations drawn from Dalice’s perspective. Phrases like “I see through the smiles, I know who’s true” encapsulate the theme of discernment in interpersonal relationships, emphasizing the rarity and significance of genuine connections in a landscape dominated by façades. The. central hook serves as a memorable motif that reinforces the track’s core message—an assertion that authenticity is non-negotiable within Dalice’s personal ethos.
