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Mae Krell – “who we said we’d be”

As we age, we all think about the “what-ifs” in life and how choices affect our future selves. In Mae Krell’s latest single, “who we said we’d be”, she explores past relationships with loved ones from her childhood and how paths in life affected those relationships: “I was scrolling through my phone late one night and a ton of my old friends had posted on social media around the same time. After having not seen much from them in a while, I suddenly noticed that they had moved away from the city and were still in touch, like we had always talked about doing… but it seemed like I was the only one who didn’t. I consciously know that I made the decisions that were the best fit for me considering individual circumstances, but sometimes when I see glimpses of where I could be if I had made a different […]

Featured Placement: “Heaven” by Sophia Angeles

“Heaven” by Sophia Angeles is being featured in episode 221 of the MTV docuseries Help! I’m in a Secret Relationship!, airing on Tuesday, November 28th. Sophia Angeles Nashville singer-songwriter Sophia Angeles has captivated listeners with her emotionally charged music, fostering a strong love for pop music and finding inspiration through artists like Selena Gomez and Julia Michaels. Help! I’m in a Secret Relationship! on MTV In this MTV reality series, Rahne Jones and Travis Mills help people discover why their partners are hiding them from family and friends. This season they return to investigate even more jaw-dropping cautionary tales of people whose closest loved ones are betraying their trust and keeping them a secret. Check out some highlights from Season 2 so far:

Bronze Radio Return – “A Little Further Out”

This one is for the true wanderers out there. “A Little Further Out”, the latest single by Bronze Radio Return is all about dreaming of what’s beyond and getting out of your comfort zone. Never content to stay in one place, the song encourages exploration and pushing the boundaries of life. All with the band’s signature sound which will have you shouting the chorus from the rooftops. For over a decade, Bronze Radio Return has been touring the country and hitting the airwaves with their infectious roots rock anthems. With over 200 million streams across platforms, the indie rock band is also a favorite among the sync community with dozens of notable placements in TV, film and ads for major brands.

Rochelle Bloom – “SOCIOPATH”

Rochelle Bloom’s latest single, “SOCIOPATH” features an infectious throwback groove a la Ginuwine’s “My Pony” with the dramatic synths and drops that will definitely have you rocking. With razor sharp flows, this track’s message is clear — do not mess with a sociopath! The brilliant cover art was created by Rochelle’s grandfather, an accomplished painter. Over the past three years, Rochelle Bloom has developed a name for herself in the Atlanta music scene. She’s had the opportunity to work with industry legends like Ludacris and Rae Sremmurd and had her song “Dandylion” featured on the CW series reboot “Charmed”.

diet lemon – “natural”

In diet lemon’s latest single, “natural”, he rhetorically wonders why he always runs away when things get complicated. This driving indie rock track incorporates diffuse chattering voices, swirling synths, piercing guitar riffs and reverberated toy bells to create an other worldly texture throughout. The song is the battle between past trauma and new beginnings. You find yourself falling into something new and beautiful, but now you must actively challenge the negative memories associated with misplacing your trust before. “natural” is upbeat and exciting on the surface, much like a budding relationship – but the lyrics undertone a deep-rooted anxiety. Courtesy of the label Elton Audio, diet lemon is the self-produced solo project of Mega Mango’s guitarist Alexander Spagnolia. Alexander has perfected his blend of indie rock, pop, and bedroom rock while exploring the genre of “Phruitcore” with his debut single “lime”. However, it was his breakout single “melt” that heavily […]

The Ivy – “Street Dog”

The Ivy’s latest single, “Street Dogs” is an homage to the stray dogs they encountered on a trip to Mexico. They do what they want, but nobody bothers them as they play their role in society. Lyrically, the concept of the “bad boy” character with confidence and swagger was inspired by the four-legged creatures. This track gets its production shine from Grammy winning LA duo SameSame (Portugal The Man, Cage The Elephant), who co-produced and co-wrote this song. Tusla-based duo The Ivy developed their sound by fusing indie rock with R&B, Pop, and a touch of pop punk sensibility. After receiving 25 million combined streams on Spotify with their viral singles “Gold” & “Have You Ever Been in Love”, the duo is set to deliver their debut full-length album ‘A Door Still Open’ this year.

Goodvibes Sound – “I’ve Been Here Before”

When it’s good it’s great, but we all know that the highs never last. The new single “I’ve Been Here Before” by Goodvibes Sound explores this back-and-forth that we all experience throughout life. While the lyrics discuss feelings of isolation and loneliness, the contrast between mellow verses and catchy high energy choruses evokes this repetitive cycle. London-based duo Goodvibes Sound draws their inspiration from the sounds of 1970’s West Coast psych-pop and disco. This release is the first in a series of singles which will culminate in their forthcoming album entitled “Sunset City”.

PRXZM – “Too Much To Lose”

The new single “Too Much To Lose” by PRXZM takes a deep dive into the complexities of love and the human experience. Blending pop sensibility with emotion-driven lyrics, this nostalgic song explores personal reflection and heartbreak. This is the first single from their upcoming album due out next year. Nick Ortega and Emma Maidenberg have been making music together for the past five years after originally meeting at Indiana University. They quickly developed their signature 80’s influenced syncope sound and a loyal fanbase with their indie pop duo PRXZM (pronounced “Prism”). The band is very active on Twitch hosting live writing sessions for their fans and have had their song “Where We Started” featured in the XBox racing game Forza Horizon 5.

Featured Placement: “Shooting Star” by Anna Yvette

For all you Heartland fans, “Shooting Star” by Anna Yvette is being featured in episode 1704! Catch it streaming on Netflix on Sunday, October 22nd. Anna Yvette Anna Yvette is a NY based synthpop artist, producer, songwriter and vocalist. This is Anna’s second placement for Bodega Sync after one in season two of HBO Max’s “The Sex Lives Of College Girls”. Heartland Adapted from Lauren Brooke’s best-selling novels, this compelling family drama follows life on the Heartland ranch as sisters Amy and Lou, together with their grandfather Jack, deal with the challenges of running a ranch that has been in the family for generations. Check out this season’s official trailer here:

Certainly So – “Lucid”

Sometimes the saying, “everything happens for a reason” helps us justify the confusion that we all experience in life. In Certainly So’s latest single, “Lucid”, the band explores this introspective concept. Driven by Tanner Gray’s bittersweet vocals and a gorgeous string arrangement, the song slowly builds in an acoustic 6/8 feel reminiscent of Mazzy Star’s “Fade Into You” until it hits the final third where it explodes into a driving rock finale. Hailing from Birmingham and Nashville, this self described “post-angst” band was formed in 2010 by the joining of longtime friends who have been collectively refining their classic inspired indie rock sound for the past decade.