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LISTEN: With his new Leather Baby Project, Soheill Embraces the Darkness

We’re no strangers to featuring Soheill here at Underground Music Collective. Several of his cuts have made previous editions of our UMC20 playlist, and we even reviewed his 2020 single, “Can’t Stop Thinking,” riiiight over here.

Through the years, Soheill’s sound and affinity for sonic experimentation have evolved. This fall, he took a turn toward the darkness by unveiling his new darkwave project, Leather Baby.

The project’s debut single, “Weapons,” take us on a steadfast march through the perils of the world. A methodical, yet persistent drumbeat underscores ominous, heavy synths which seem to loom larger as time ticks away.

However, underneath many layers of darkness, “Weapons” offers a message of hope. Listen closely to the lyrics, and you will uncover the story of a love and commitment so strong, that it can weather any storm.

LISTEN: On ‘You, The Devil, and Me,’ Court Taylor Rallies Against Small-Town Gossip

Single artwork for "You, The Devil, and Me" by Court Taylor.

Nobody among us lives a flawless existence. For that reason, Court Taylor wants us to put all of the gossip to bed.

On “You, The Devil, and Me,” the Georgia-born country singer uses her timeless voice to take a stand for everyday people trying to live their lives — even among the whispers of the peanut gallery.

“This song is speaking out against small town gossip. So many times, the rumor mill starts to turn, and people pass judgment on the situations of others around them,” Taylor said. “At the end of the day, everyone is just trying to survive, and provide themselves and their families with the best lives possible.”

The song borrows its title from the Southern phrase, “keep that between you, the Devil, and me.” According to Taylor, the phrase is commonly used “when you’re talking about someone or a situation that is usually none of your business.” From there, Taylor and her co-writers — Kipper Lee Linville, Michael Saleta, and Mike Meiners — built the song around relatable, hypothetical small-town scenarios.

“Everyone has that person they know who maybe had poor relationships, ended up with children, and had to give up their dreams to support them,” Taylor said. “Everyone knows someone who had a promising future, but then got caught up in drugs.”

Which side are you on, as the rumor mill turns? Reflect on that, as you check out “You, The Devil, and Me” below!

Start Your Week with Something to Make You ‘Dance’

I was six years old in 1993, when Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers premiered to the world. Like many kids of my generation, I was captivated by this show. In particular, I found myself drawn toward one Ranger in particular. That would be Zack Taylor, the Black Power Ranger portrayed by Walter Emanuel Jones.

Get ready to ‘Dance’

LISTEN: Foundation Mecca Pours the ‘HENNY’ for Us

One thing we know about Foundation Mecca is that he’s always down to push the creative envelope, having shown his versatility across a bevy of new releases over the past year — whether solo, with friends, or alongside his group, Heru Heru.

The saga continues on his latest single, “HENNY,” available everywhere just in time for summer!

Hear the Single

Escape Reality with Fiona Maura’s New Single, ‘Lavender’

Studies show that Monday is the day of the week when the most people want to escape reality.

OK, so those “studies” are really just observations of folks complaining about having to go back to work on social media. At any rate — and no matter what you’re trying to escape from — Nashville-based artist Fiona Maura has a cosmic new pop single for you!

Hear ‘Lavender’
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