Music
Skittish reconnects us to the wild with soulful new single “Mother Nature”
Skittish’s new single “Mother Nature” is a breath of fresh air. It is an aching exhalation of someone who has been too long under bright lights and has nearly forgotten the feel of soil after rain. Skittish reaches out to the longing to go back to something real, something rooted, something human. “Mother Nature” is about the silent erosion that occurs when we spend too much time in the buzz of cities and forget our connection to the land and time. Skittish gives us a song meditation on divorce and the bittersweet ache of recalling what it felt like to belong to the earth.
The track is laden with emotional weight through rich collaboration. Famed Nashville studio pianist Phil Madeira adds warm and grounded piano licks that run through the song like roots, grounding the listener. The playing is soulful, placing itself at the service of the song’s mood rather than overwhelming it. Next comes Deza’s vocals that soar above the arrangement with rich, expressive clarity. There’s softness to the tone, but there’s also strength. In her delivery is the ache of longing, the tug of memory, inviting us to feel that same push-pull between where we are and where we belong.
What makes “Mother Nature” so appealing is how seamlessly it mixes reflection with accessibility. The playing is sharp, and the songwriting is earnest without being preachy. Skittish pulls off the trick of making a deeply personal subject feel highly relatable. In “Mother Nature,” Skittish reminds us that the most fundamental ideas often don’t need to be earned with loud screams but with soft production. It’s a song for those moments when you realize you’ve been running too fast for too long. And perhaps it’s time for some grounding.
Artist Spotlight
Cali Tucker Unwraps Christmas Magic With Her New EP “Santa Baby”
Cali Tucker is back in the spotlight this season with “Santa Baby,” a beautifully made holiday EP that captures the heart, warmth, and timeless glow of Christmas classics. Cali is known for singing the National Anthem at NASCAR’s Pennzoil 400 in front of 80,000 fans and more than three million people at home. She brings the same powerful presence and emotional depth to this holiday project.
“Santa Baby” is a great holiday release for music lovers, bloggers, and new artist discovery sites. It has six tracks and lasts 20 minutes. It mixes nostalgia with Cali’s signature smooth vocals. Each song shows off her talent, but “O Holy Night” and “The Christmas Song” are two that stand out as favorites. Both performances show off her range, control, and ability to bring classic songs into modern emotional spaces without losing their original charm.
“O Holy Night” stands out as the EP’s spiritual center, with a glowing performance full of dynamics, warmth, and a cinematic stillness that draws people in. Cali gives the song both respect and a unique touch, breathing new life into a well-known hymn. “The Christmas Song,” on the other hand, makes you feel like you’re sitting next to a fire. It’s soft, heartfelt, and full of stories that make you feel nostalgic. Cali’s voice flows effortlessly through every note, making it impossible not to feel the magic of the season.
The whole EP flows easily and has a mix of fun sparkle, soulful warmth, and classic Christmas music. “Santa Baby” is the perfect song for the season, whether people are making holiday playlists, looking for new Christmas music, or discovering new vocal talents. This EP adds a new but familiar sound to today’s holiday music scene. It has a comforting feel and is easy to listen to repeatedly.
Artist Spotlight
Kalpee Honors Heritage and Heart on His Emotion-Rich New EP Dougla Boi
Kalpee is back with Dougla Boi, a beautiful new EP that is both personal and powerful. It gives listeners a close look at the layers of identity, heritage, and emotion that make him who he is. The Trinidad and Tobago artist is confident in his own space, which is rooted in New Calypso and polished with hints of dancehall, R&B, and afrobeats. In this space, genre bends, but emotion leads.
Named after the Trinidadian word for someone of mixed African and Indian heritage, Dougla Boi is honest, proud, and warm about the complexities of culture. Kalpee opens a window into the dualities that define him across six tracks, turning personal truth into universal resonance. The EP is just under 19 minutes long, but every second is carefully planned to take listeners on a journey through courage, joy, healing, and the quiet strength that comes from accepting all parts of yourself.
The first single, “Under,” stands out right away for its calming yet emotionally charged experience. Kalpee’s voice flows over a beat that sounds both new and old, fitting the EP’s theme of bringing cultures together. It’s one of the best examples of how he can mix soft and hard sounds, which is what makes his New Calypso sound so unique.
“Everybody,” which features Full Blown, is another excellent song that has already done very well. It has a happy vibe and an infectious bounce, making it one of the EP’s most replayable songs. “Everybody” captures the spirit of community and shared experience, which is what Kalpee means when he says that identity is not a box but a rhythm.
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