The latest EP by British-American trio Raynes, entitled ‘Bloom,’ is a self described Chamber Pop record constructed around sophisticated string arrangements. Designed to evolve track by track, the seven-song cycle slowly expands into a lush, orchestral crescendo and mirrors the gradual awakening of spring. As a concept inspired by the Arts and Crafts movement for both its visual and thematic palette, ‘Bloom’ explores renewal, intimacy, and quiet transformation through floral metaphors and everyday moments. The closing track, “Say That You Want It,” brings the listener to atmospheric heights in cinematic style, swelling into a full-blown symphony that makes heartbreak sound almost triumphant. Raynes was formed in 2017, when North Dakota natives Mat Charley and Joe Berger stumbled across a video of brilliant British singer Mark Race on Instagram and invited him to Los Angeles to start a band. The group has since signed with Sony Music Publishing, released multiple EPs […]
Jake Simon’s latest single “Satisfied” is a dreamy, soul-drenched reflection on the tension between personal growth and the fleeting nature of the present. The self-produced track was recorded in Jake’s med school dorm and feels intimate yet expansive with jazzy chords and silky layered guitars. His vocals strike a delicate balance between confident and vulnerable as he sings: Tell me why I’m never satisfied with anything in my lifeI know it’s wrongIt feels so wrongEvery single day I’m waiting for a moment or another break to move alongUntil I’m gone Jake Simon is a classically trained guitarist who’s been blending soulful instrumentation with modern indie R&B since 2018. Based in NYC, he produces his signature sound with a palette of analog synths and classic drum machines, while pulling in elements of rap and pop. His track “Gone” reached #38 on Spotify Trending, and “Lay Low” was featured in season 5 […]