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Olivier Emerges As Pop Artist With Debut Single “War”
NYC-Born artist Olivier Releases a Debut Single “War”
Stepping onto the scene for the first time with his own original music, Olivier has released his debut single “War” alongside a captivating music video. Establishing himself as an emerging pop artist, Olivier showcases his delicate piano stylings and powerfully vulnerable vocals that have captured the attention of over 12K fans across social media platforms. “War” is about fighting a war, not with others, but with yourself. “With many people putting up fake smiles to get through the day, it’s important to remember that everybody goes through some type of struggle whether they show it or not. You are not alone in your fight,” says Olivier.
In the single, Olivier is admitting that he’s not sure if he’s strong enough to win the battle within himself. Acknowledging the uncertainty that comes with the struggles and personal battles that everyone fights, “War” reveals the loneliness and feelings of isolation while dealing with inner demons. “Sometimes you don’t know if you’re strong enough to fight these battles, and in this song, I am saying exactly that. I’m being real and telling myself that I don’t know if I’m strong enough to win this battle with myself,” says the singer-songwriter. The music video further explores this theme as it brings a visual representation of the frustration of feeling helpless and the need to release that emotion before you lose control over it. Showing Olivier releasing his anxiety and fears in a room where he smashes things to let out his anger, the viewer is drawn to the emotional poignancy of Olivier’s vulnerability in submitting to his emotions alone. “Sometimes it’s good to be real with yourself and tell yourself that the battle you’re fighting may be too tough to fight alone. This is the point when it’s crucial to reach out to people around you.”
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Okonski shifts gears with new release “Flying”
Okonski’s new single, “Flying,” the second track in a series of new songs, is a slow, deliberate exhale that shows a small but important change in the trio’s sound. They are now open to working with others while still keeping their introspective core.
Okonski invites Cochemea to join for the first time, making the group larger than its three-piece base. This makes the change from trio to quartet smooth, with Cochemea’s tenor saxophone not just being an extra part but also a living, breathing part of the group’s identity. His lines come and go in the arrangement, never overpowering it, always making it better, like the wind catching a sail at just the right time.
“Flying” fits with the band’s already established thoughtful, meditative mood, giving space to act as its own instrument. Cochemea’s playing in that space feels almost spiritual, gently leading the listener deeper into the piece’s emotional undercurrent.
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Album Review
The Vlade delivers the sound of a quiet survival with “It Could Be Better” (album)
“It Could Be Better” sounds like a late-night confession, honest, very human, and raw. It’s the official release of The Vlade, a 14-song rock album clocking in at over 50 minutes. The band glides effortlessly between slamming rock songs and bare-bones ballads, building a soundscape grounded in emotional honesty.
The title track, “It Could Be Better,” embraces imperfections while remaining steadfast. That thread connects the pointed and emotionally muscular “How Can You Sleep,” which lingers, to a song like “Falling for You,” which goes all in on openness with melodic honesty. “Standing Alone” and “Destiny” challenge you to look at yourself, take moments of solitude, and question things. “Hope” offers a subtle emotional lift without disrupting the album’s feel.
“Don’t Even Try to Live That Way” has a feel that complements the warmth of “My Dear Friend,” a song about loyalty and connection. “So We’ll Go No More a-Roving” and “The Old Man” both reflect on the passage of time and the burden of memory. “I’m Still Here,” a high-quality song about resilience, and “Walk On” maintain that momentum, urging you to keep going.
The alternate version of “Falling for You” casts the song in a new emotional light, while “Van Gogh’s Dream” ends the album on a contemplative, artistic imprint that lingers long. “It Could Be Better” is primarily about periods of loneliness, fleeting warmth, friendship, and small victories that go unseen. It’s an album for people who have felt trapped, made the moves they needed to make anyway, and who still believe in something better.
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