anna koenig
Anna is a student and lover of music based in Indianapolis, IN.
Bored of your music? We got you covered
Do you ever open your go-to music streaming app and feel lost in your own music library? I don’t know about you, but as much as I love listening to music and making playlists, I often find myself feeling burnt out by the sheer amount of musical content available to me. I end up feeling…
alchemical 1 – dove cameron
Alchemy was an ancient chemical practice of trying to convert everyday materials into gold and finding a universal elixir. Now, it is often talked about in the process of self-transformation. Dove Cameron spotlights this concept in her debut album, Alchemical 1. 2022 was a big year for Dove with her songs “Boyfriend” and “Breakfast” blowing…
daybreaks’ top albums of 2023
Daybreak takes a look back at the best albums of 2023. We’ve chosen the albums that have made the most significant impact this year. Each album was chosen for its originality, creativity and overall quality. From debut albums to established artists, these albums are a must-listen. These albums have pushed the boundaries and broken new…
I Adore You, yebba’s Waterfall
One of my favorite pastimes is watching videos of people tap glitter-filled brushes from a few feet above the camera. The sparkles float down in slow motion, and it looks like you’re entering a portal to another universe. That’s what Yebba’s “Waterfall (I Adore You)” feels like to me. Backed by light percussion, the song…
LOONY’s “A Good Night” is the human experience
Loving music is a part of the human experience, something that Kira Huszar as LOONY brings into her music. In her new EP, A Good Night, you can expect to rediscover why you fell in love with music in the first place. If you were a fan of “Somebody That I Used to Know” by…
claire ernst is like stopping to smell the flowers
Have you ever heard someone sing and wanted to wrap yourself up in their voice? That’s how it feels to listen to Claire Ernst. I was immediately pulled into her discography when “Flowers” appeared on my Discover Weekly last week. A smooth, R&B type track, I couldn’t have asked for anything more up my alley.…
runo plum – September Artist of the Month
The month of September ushers in the blissful shift from scorching summers to the snug embrace of autumn. This transitional period is one that brings immense comfort–at least in my eyes. That’s precisely why there could not be a more fitting artist to capture the essence of this month than runo plum. runo plum embodies…
Join the CLIQUE with Citizen Queen
Everyone stop what you’re doing right now because Destiny’s actual child dropped their first full length album. Citizen Queen, a girl group put together by Pentatonix’s Scott Hoying, features the voices and attitudes of Kaedi Dalley, Cora Isabel, Nina Nelson, and Kaylah Sharve’. The group started releasing covers on Spotify in 2018 but appeared together…
Barbie is the moment, the soundtrack of the year
Barbie is the soundtrack of the year. From significant artists such as Dua Lipa and Nicki Minaj to prominent indie pop icons such as PinkPatheress and Dominic Fike, the soundtrack is nothing but transformational. Check out what our staff is saying about the movie’s soundtrack and our favorite characters below: Sidney I was never a…
a higher dosage of The Maine – an album review
Indie bands will always hold a special place in my heart. They have a way of saying the saddest things in the happiest way. In this case, The Maine’s self-titled album is yearning for something. A higher dose of a happy feeling, a way out, the truth. This album is full of messages that speak…
july faves
I have a love/hate relationship with the month of July. I like to live in the pleasant realm of 50-70 degrees Fahrenheit, not 105 like it is right now. Luckily, there is a bounce to summer music that ties me over until the cooler months of the year. This month I found myself rediscovering my…
Lost in Translation: The Translation
“Just like country in Nashville” it’s only Natural that Valley drops a new album that strips their hearts bare. Their sophomore album, Lost in Translation, continues their brilliant honesty and dreamy instrumentals. Valley classics and hidden gems tend to contain some of my favorite lyrics ever written. All four band members and their team put…
Everything I’m Not – EMELINE
There should be a genre of music dedicated to confident breakup songs. If there were, EMELINE would top the charts every time. The artist’s music has the power to transport you into a villainous origin story, while also boosting your confidence with its sharp lyrics and sound. Originally from Paris, France, EMELINE has released anthems…
Lost in Translation in Columbus
If you have read my writer profile or seen it on the Daybreak Instagram stories, you know that the first artist on my favorites list is Valley. They’ve been on my list for the past 4 years and I finally got the chance to see them in concert at the Bluestone in Columbus, OH. Ontario…
BONVOYAGE – Dreamcatcher
Taking you on a dream-like journey, Dreamcatcher gives you a special “BONVOYAGE” with their new EP [Apocalypse: From Us]. The main track, “BONVOYAGE,” is a fresh take on their unique sound that branches out from their previous releases and more closely resembles one of their older classics, “Deja Vu.” Dreamcatcher has a fascinating story as…
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