Baby Smith – Cry

Posted by: Loïs
Categories: Downtempo • Indie Pop • Indie Rock • Neo-Soul
29 Mar

With its dreamlike melodies and hushed intensity, Cry by Baby Smith drifts between downtempo indie pop-rock and neo-soul, weaving a tale of solitude and aching nostalgia. The song captures the weight of distance and memory, evoking a hazy, early-morning melancholy.

Lyrics like “Fogging up my memories, haunted by the way you cry” paint an intimate yet elusive portrait of loss, while the refrain “I could be your Mona Lisa, paint me any way you like” suggests a yearning for connection, for permanence in someone’s perception.

The track’s soft, echoing vocals and moody instrumentation amplify its introspective mood, making Cry feel like a fleeting moment suspended in time. Aching, beautiful, and deeply resonant.

jess mckay – foyerager

Posted by: Loïs
Categories: Chill • Downtempo • Indie Pop • Neo-Soul
16 Mar

Some songs have a way of floating through the air, weightless yet full of meaning. foyerager by jess mckay is one of those tracks: an elegant blend of chill, dreamy pop wrapped in a delicate yet profound melancholic atmosphere.

The lyrics paint a picture of uncertainty and struggle, evoking the feeling of being lost, overlooked, or stuck in life’s waiting room, “sleeping in the foyer.” With airy production, smooth textures, and jess’ ethereal delivery, the song turns introspection into something effortlessly soothing.

Despite its somber theme, foyerager feels comforting rather than heavy. The shimmering production and subtle elegance in the arrangement invite the listener to drift away while absorbing the raw honesty in their words.

A song for quiet nights, long drives, or moments of reflection, foyerager lingers like a soft breeze, fleeting but unforgettable.