Artist Spotlight

Vella Soars Into a New Era With Empowering Pop Anthem “Freedom”

Vella’s newest single, “Freedom,” serves as a defiant soul-stirrer, reminding us that sometimes the most courageous thing one can do is break free and reclaim who we are.

Co-written and produced by superpower pair Will Simms and Carl Ryden, “Freedom” is a statement. A victorious, emotionally charged anthem gripping the yo-yoing feeling of both weight and liberation felt when stepping out of a chapter that you can’t seem to shake. There, right from the first few seconds, is the anticipation, the tension, and then the breakthrough: a voice, Vella’s voice, clear, bold.

The production is both clean and raw, with a genuine feel. Swelling behind the lyrics, which can feel raw and personal or universal, are layers of synth and rhythmic percussion. It’s in the chorus, though, where “Freedom” lives up to its name, anthemic, powerful, and unmistakable. Vella’s voice lands like a punch, the resonance of one who’s not just survived something, but is poised to soar beyond it.

“Freedom to me is leaving a place to be able to spread your wings,” Vella wrote in a post sharing the song online. And she means every word. It’s one thing to be technically proficient in your delivery; it’s quite another to be felt. You can hear the breakage, the courage, and the clarity of someone who’s been through it and come out glowing.

After the crushing emotional lows of tracks like “All My Love,” “Rumors,” and “I See Red,” this new single feels like a natural ascent in Vella’s story, a turning point. And for followers who’ve watched her from her early TikTok days to now, “Freedom” feels like a joint triumph.

Valdes, or Vella, as the 21-year-old calls herself, is another woman making space for herself in music, allowing her and others to sing something that matters, not just something that sounds pretty. “Freedom” is a mirror for anyone willing to bust out and rise.

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Album Review

Paul Terry, Aptøsrs & Cellarscape unite on bold new album “Alternative Piano Club”

Combining his three artistic alter egos, Paul Terry presents an awe-inspiring new 12-track album, “Alternative Piano Club,” written in collaboration with Aptøsrs and Cellarscape. This is an album-length voyage of music that blends acoustic, rock, and piano-driven cinematic sounds.

Torn between this complex emotional spectrum, all the while the piano remains at its core throughout. Paul Terry opens his “Memento Mori (Chromogenic Phase)” contemplatively, creating a solemn, reflective mood. Cellarscape’s “Three Years Of Roses“ is warmer, whereas Aptøsrs’ “Questionnaires“ is much more textured as a large, sculptural post-rock.

“Dave’s Theme,” written by Paul Terry, musically expands the narrative with a touch of cinematic elevation that aligns well. “We Shape The Clouds” by Cellarscape is fluffy and heart-warming, “Writers Behind The Curtain” is somber, more narrative. We are all together in “A Place We Made,” an honest, intimate, emotionally grounded space.

The project contains vocal warmth and cultural depth in the song “This Is My Home“ by Silas Miami & Lana Crowster. Proceeding in a totally different direction is the stronger emotional clarity of Paul Terry’s acoustic storytelling on “Any Time You Want To Fly” and “No Sleep Has Come.” Cellarscape presents a wide, spacious atmospheric moment in “Cygnus,” while Aptøsrs ends with “Rust Mountain (Monochrome Piano Version),” a simple gem that brings the project full circle.

The mixing of Sam Okell and Adam Noble, the mastering of Alex Wharton and Robin Schmidt have, in many ways, brought their polish to it while still making it feel human. “Alternative Piano Club” is a work entity, where three musical personalities met and talk mind in the same emotional language.

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Artist Spotlight

LAST ALEX! balances precision and pulse on the electrifying track “Plus 1”

LAST ALEX!, a Chicago-based artist and producer, comes out with “Plus 1,” a high-energy release that combines technical prowess with an undeniable melodic instinct.

LAST ALEX! puts both craftsmanship and creativity on display here. The song’s strength lies in its balance, in detailed execution without sacrificing feeling, and in complexity without losing momentum.

LAST ALEX! doesn’t fully lean into the cold technique or loose emotion, but finds the sweet spot where skill and soul meet. This yields a polished, vibrant, and musically confident track.

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