The entire song’s atmosphere takes you right to Torrance, California, as if you’re actually messing around with the band and making these memories with them.
Over 16 songs, Jewell covers various forms of loneliness—loss of friendships, relationships, or simply feeling isolated—yet also conveys a sense of comfort to those listening. I had the chance to speak to Jewell over Zoom about his album, his upcoming tour, and the motivation behind making music.
At its core, the track is Welch’s royal declaration: “I am no mother, I am no bride, I am king.” She has needs outside of what her appearance and gender suggest, and what she needs is for the world to let her be.
I was lucky to catch up with the band before their set at The Story So Far’s holiday show in December to talk about their plans for 2022 and reflect on the past year’s adventures.
Aside from the visuals of the artists, their outfits, and the technicality of their choreography, the distribution of talent on this track is a brilliant start to the group’s debut.
Maude Latour is in the minority: she is a senior at Columbia University who gets excited about studying. As a burgeoning bedroom pop star, the 22-year-old singer-songwriter is soaking up as much of this unique double life as she can before it’s gone.
With powerful vocals full of emotion, the New York native reaches through the speakers with his relatable lyrics and is able to connect with his fans to make them feel something, a feat he holds in high regard.
Tierney caught up with Kinda Cool over Zoom from his in-home studio, reflecting on his burgeoning career and forecasting what “Settle For (21)” means for his next chapter.
